Std7 RME 2015 Exam

Which of the following religions is not found in Botswana?
1. African Traditional Religion
2. Shintoism
3. Buddhism
4. Islam
Which of the following religious festivals encourages the spirit of sharing among followers?
1. Rosh Hashanah
2. Good Friday
3. Dikgafela
4. Letsema
What is juvenile delinquency?
1. Failure to do what the law requires
2. Crimes committed by young people
3. Offences inﬂuenced by peer pressure
4. Punishment given to serious offenders
Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on ________________.
1. Christmas day
2. Pentecost day
3. Easter Monday
4. Ash Wednesday
Which of the following is a Buddhist moral code?
1. The Sharia law
2. The Beatitudes
3. The ﬁve precepts
4. The Laws of Manu
Which of the following teachings is found in Islam religion?
1. The Ten Commandments
2. The Four noble truths
3. The Eightfold paths
4. The Five pillars
A child whose parents are both dead is referred to as _________________.
1. delinquent
2. destitute
3. an orphan
4. disabled
Which of the following leisure activities is immoral according to according to Christianity
1. Swimming
2. Gambling
3. Modeling
4. Fishing
Which of the following is a personal Christian Religious object?
1. Rosary
2. Turban
3. Skull cap
4. Steel bangle
Which of the following sacred places is matched with its religion?
How can conﬁdence be promoted in children?
1. By setting high goals for them
2. By reminding them of their weaknesses
3. By giving them opportunities to try new things at an early stage
4. By encouraging them to give up on the tasks they are struggling with
The number "nine" in the 9 pointed star of Bahai Faith signiﬁes: ______________________.
1. The birth of Bahaullah
2. Completeness and perfection
3. Basic principles of the religion
4. The nine prophets in the religion
Read the following information and use it to answer questions 13 and 14

Thato and Boiki were introduced at the kgotla so that they are __________________.
1. known by all people.
2. given gifts by villagers.
3. accepted by ancestors.
4. welcomed by the Kgosi.
Read the following information and use it to answer question below.

In which religion is the practice described above found?
1. African Traditional Religion
2. Christianity
3. Buddhism
4. lslam
Read the extract below and answer questions 15 and 16.

Which religious ritual is shown in the above verse?
1. Baptism
2. Bible study
3. Continuation
4. Holy communion
Read the extract and answer question below

In which religion is the above ritual practised?
1. Taoism
2. Judaism
3. Christianity
4. Confucianism
Which of the following religious practices is perfomed in Bahai Faith?
1. Fasting for a certain period of time
2. Bathing before group worship
3. Baptism of new believers
4. Praying ﬁve times a day
Believers go on pilgrimage so that they ________________.
1. become spiritually uplifted.
2. can humble themselves.
3. may buy holy water.
4. may be equal.
Christians celebrate Ascension Day because it is believed to be the ___________________.
1. birth of Christ.
2. resurrection of Christ.
3. rising of Christ to heaven.
4. death of Christ on the cross.
Read the following information and use it to answer questions 20 and 21

Thabo donated some clothes to Mabua Orphanage Centre

Which moral value is shown by Thabo’s action?
1. Tolerance
2. Kindness
3. Equality
4. Justice
Read the following information and use it to answer question below

Thabo donated some clothes to Mabua Orphanage Centre

Which of the following pillars of Botswana's Vision 2016 is shown by Thabo's action?
1. Moral and Tolerant Nation
2. An Educated and informed Nation
3. A Compassionate, Just and Caring Nation
4. A Prosperous, Productive and Innovative Nation
Which of the following is not among the national principles of Botswana?
1. Development
2. Self-reliance
3. Democracy
4. Pride
Students who do wrong at school are punished so that they _________________.
1. are aware of their weaknesses.
2. do not repeat the same mistakes.
3. can be popular among their peers.
4. can be laughed at by their classmates.
Use the information below to answer question 24.

The Botswana Police Service is concerned about the increasing rate of house break-ins in the country.

How can the above crime he reduced?
1. By under paying police officers
2. By encouraging neighbourhood watch
3. By improving economic status of people
4. By getting more ofﬁcers to collect debts from offenders
Use the information below to answer questions 25 and 26.

Tlake was beaten and raped by two boys in front ot her friend Timile. Timile told their friends about it. Tlake was hurt and decided to end the friendship. After some time Tlake decided to forgive Timile and the two became friends again.

Which term is used to refer to the process through which Tlake and Timile become friends again?
1. Love
2. Respect
3. Kindness
4. Reconciliation
Use the information to answer question below

Tlake was beaten and raped by two boys in front ot her friend Timile. Timile told their friends about it. Tlake was hurt and decided to end the friendship. After some time Tlake decided to forgive Timile and the two became friends again.

Why did Tlake decide to befriend Timile again?
1. Because she wanted to revenge
2. So that investigations could go on smoothly
3. Because she realised that they needed each other
4. So that their friends could forget what they were told
Which of the following examples is a sign of good relationship between children and parents?
1. Parents monitoring their children‘s cell phone conversations
2. Parents making a budget without involving the children
3. Parents setting rules and regulations for children
4. Parents refusing children to play with toys
The stage of life between childhood and adulthood is referred to as ________________________.
1. marriage.
2. puberty.
3. death.
4. birth.
How do followers of ATR protect animals?
1. By keeping them for domestic use only
2. By encouraging people to eat wild fruits
3. By sacriﬁcing them during thanksgiving ceremonies
4. By respecting animals which have spiritual connections
Use the information below to answer questions 30 and 31.

After the death of her husband, Tebo was told that according to tradition, she was expected to stay inside the house until the time of the funeral.

What is the name of the ritual that Tebo is expected to observe?
1. Mourning
2. Cleansing
3. Purification
4. Conﬁnement
Use the information below to answer question.

After the death of her husband, Tebo was told that according to tradition, she was expected to stay inside the house until the time of the funeral.

What is the benefit of the ritual described above?
1. it protects the widow from being seen by visitors.
2. it gives relatives a chance to arrange for the funeral.
3. it allows the relatives to protest the dead person's wiil.
4. It gives the widow a chance to show respect to the loved one.
It is important for people from different religions to tolerate each other so that they can __________________.
1. worship together.
2. join other religions.
3. live in harmony with one another.
4. develop ways of overcoming challenges.
Which of the following values can promote team work?
1. Cleanliness
2. Conﬁdence
3. Hopefulness
4. Respect
The similarity between Christians and Muslims is that they both __________________.
1. pray facing a certain direction.
2. fast for a month.
3. are monotheist.
4. are polytheist.
Which of the following religions is correctly matched with its founder
What is the main responsibility of students in as far as the right to education is concerned?
1. To pay school fees
2. To pay development levy
3. To participate in litter picking
4. To take their studies seriously
It is important for teenagers to resist peer pressure so that they _________________.
1. may not lose their friends.
2. can develop self-awareness
3. may not hurt each other's feelings.
4. can develop a sense of belonging.
Which of the following is not an example of children’s rights?
1. The right to life
2. The right to work
3. The right to health
4. The right to protection
Which of the following gift packages is contained in the Shushak?
1. Comb and shorts
2. Flowers and sweets
3. The right to health
4. The right to protection
In which of the following Buddhism festivals do followers celebrate the light?
1. Magna Puja
2. Shiva Ratri
3. Wesaka
4. Vesak
Use the information below to answer questions 41 and 42

“No sex before marriage”

Which of the following can be associated with the above ethical teaching?
1. Blessed are the righteous
2. Blessed are the poor in heart
3. Blessed is the hand that gives
4. Blessed are the peacemakers
Use the information below to answer question

“No sex before marriage”

What can be the beneﬁt of observing the above ethical teaching?
1. it can help one to do well at school.
2. it can heip one to prevent teenage pregnancy.
3. It can encourage people to use contraceptives.
4. It can encourage people to have large families.
Read the information below and answer question 43.

Thabo is a standard seven student at Malaki Primary School. He is an active member of many clubs in the school.

How does Thabo beneﬁt from being a member of these clubs?
1. By passing all his subjects in school
2. By being able to choose friends freely
3. By boasting about his talents in front of others
4. By learning different skills that can improve his abilities
Which of the following is a form of cruelty to animals?
1. Giving them medication
2. Using them for experiments
3. Giving wild animals attention
4. Putting animals in kraals at night
Which of the following is a communication skill?
1. Listening
2. Counselling
3. Problem solving
4. Decision making
A situation where two values are conflicting is referred to as ___________________.
1. personal decision
2. moral character
3. personal vision
4. moral dilemma
How does the Government of Botswana help people who are poor?
1. By building schools for them
2. By housing them in one place
3. By providing them with food baskets
4. By encouraging them to go to church
Which human right does the practice of arranged marriage in African Traditional Religion violate?
1. The right to leisure and recreation
2. The right to freedom and choice
3. The right to nationality
4. The right to health
What will be the effect of forcing underage girls into arranged marriages?
1. Increased educational opportunities
2. Reduced maternal mortality rate
3. Stable economic status
4. isolation from peers
What will be the effect of having a lot of people visiting the Tsodilo hills?
1. Upliftment of the spiritual life of believers
2. Increased knowledge of traditional history
3. Misuse of money by tourists durong their visit
4. Loss of sacredness of the place due to people’s misconduct
Use the information below to answer questions 51 and 52.

It is written in one holy book, that in 570 BC, a young man received a message from The Supreme Being through the Angel Jibril.

Who is the young man referred to in the above information?
1. Prophet Muhammad
2. Sidatha Gautama
3. Guru Nanak
4. Bahullah
It is written in one holy book, that in 570 BC, a young man received a message from The Supreme Being through the Angel Jibril.

From which religion is the above teaching found?
1. Islam
2. Sikhism
3. Buddhism
4. Baha’i Faith
The beneﬁt of religious festivals to the followers of religion is that they ___________________.
1. give believers an opportunity to make proﬁt.
2. prepare people for the next stage of life.
3. allow peeple to grow in the religion.
4. give believers a sense of belonging.
Which of the following do not believe in the existence of The Supreme Being?
1. Christians
2. Buddhists
3. Hindus
4. Jewish
What is the moral purpose of practising capital punishment in Botswana?
1. Rehabilitation
2. Retribution
3. Revenge
4. Reform
Which of the following organisations protects human life during war?
1. Red cross
2. Metlhaetsile
3. Save our soul
4. Emang Basadi
Which of the following is an example of a moral behaviour?
1. Telling lies
2. Making noise
3. Keeping a promise
4. Using vulgar language
What is morality?
1. Knowing people who are good
2. Knowing what is wrong but useful
3. Having a sense of what is right or wrong
4. Having a sense of what is right and important
How can religion contribute to peace keeping in the world?
1. Through its ethical teachings
2. By donating food to the needy
3. By encouraging people to visit holy places
4. Through sending members to ﬁght against rebels
An abusive environment can result in children _________________________.
1. being assertive.
2. developing pride.
3. becoming talkative.
4. isolating themselves.