BECE - Basic Education Certificate Examination Major Religious Personalities Questions and Answers

Question 1

In the Asante Kingdom's history, which traditional priest is credited with commanding the Golden Stool from the heavens to unite the Asante people?

Accepted Answer

Okomfo Anokye

Answer

Osei Tutu I

Answer

Yaa Asantewaa

Answer

Nana Kwamena Ansa

Question 2

Prophet Muhammad was known by the title 'Al-Amin' even before he received his first revelation. What does this title mean?

Accepted Answer

The Trustworthy

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The Wise One

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The Chosen One

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The Strong One

Question 3

A student finds a classmate's lost money and, despite needing money herself, returns it to the owner. This act of honesty and integrity reflects the moral teachings emphasized by which major religious personality?

Accepted Answer

Prophet Muhammad, as 'The Trustworthy'

Answer

Moses, for receiving the law

Answer

Jesus Christ, in the Sermon on the Mount

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Okomfo Anokye, in his codes for the Asante

Question 4

Which of the following events is most directly associated with Prophet Muhammad's establishment of the first Muslim community (Ummah) in a new city?

Accepted Answer

The Hijrah to Medina

Answer

The Battle of Badr

Answer

The first revelation at Mount Hira

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The signing of the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah

Question 5

In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus teaches about the importance of compassion and loving one's neighbour. Who was the one who ultimately helped the man who was robbed and beaten?

Accepted Answer

A Samaritan

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A priest

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A Levite

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An innkeeper

Question 6

The core teachings of Jesus Christ about humility, mercy, and seeking righteousness are famously collected in which discourse?

Accepted Answer

The Sermon on the Mount

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The Last Supper

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The Transfiguration

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The Olivet Discourse