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PAPER 2
SECTION A [RELIGION]
QUESTION 1a

i. Overgrazing
ii. Deforestation
iii. Bad farming practices
iv. Improper planning of township
v. Illegal mining
vi. Sand winning
vii. Bush burning
viii. Improper fishing methods
ix. Dumping refuse into water bodies
x. Etc
………………………………………………………………………………………………
…….12marks
❖ Mere answers 4marks, 1 mark each
❖ Sentences 6 marks, 1 ½ marks each
❖ Explanations with examples 12 marks, 3marks each

QUESTION 1b

i. Soil erosion
ii. Destruction of God’s creation
iii. Spread of diseases
iv. Occurrence of natural disasters
v. Loss of soil fertility
vi. Changes the climatic patterns
vii. Failure to get God’s blessings
viii. Etc…………………………………………………………………………………..8marks
, 2marks each

❖ Mere answers 4marks, 1 mark each

❖ Sentences 6 marks, 2 marks each
❖ Explanations with examples 12 marks, 3marks each

Question 2a
At the time of prophet Muhammad in Mecca, the deeds of the people were of bad course.
Muhammad grieved of the deeds of his townsmen. He therefor started to seek for answers and
frequently goes to cave of Hira for meditation and prayers to Allah. One day the angel of Allah
called Jibril appeared to him and revealed his message to the people. At that time Muhammad
was forty years of age. Afterwards he became prophet and messenger of Allah. He started
preaching Islam submission to Allah and against the idols of the Arabians.—10 marks
At least five to 10 meaningful sentences with facts

Question 2(b)
i. His unique qualities
ii. To spread Allah’s message
iii. To show his people the right way to worship Allah
iv. To sanctify Allah’s name ………………………………..6marks, 2marks each
I. Mere points 1mark each
II. Sentences 2 marks each

Question 2(c)
1. Muhammad was truthful and an honest man.
2. He was a selfless and caring person.
3. Muhammad was a committed and a prayerful man.
4. He encouraged Muslims to observe the Salat regularly
5. He promoted righteousness among his followers.
6. He was a hard working and a dedicated man.
7. He was a generous and kindhearted man.----------------any 2 points , 2 marks each, 4 marks,
sentences answers
QUESTION 3a
1. Birth rite
2. Puberty rite
3. Marriage rite
4. Funeral rite
5. Death rite
6. Widowhood rite-------------any 5 points, 5 marks 1 mark each
Question 3(b)
1. Through naming ceremony the child is welcome into the family and the community.
2. A child is named after a good living person or an ancestor to enable the child her or her
good qualities
3. Naming ceremony strengthens the rich Ghanaian culture.
4. Before the naming ceremony, the child is considered as a stranger or a visitor but after
the rites, the identity is established.
5. By giving the baby a name, he perpetuates the family’s name in continuation of the
family.
6. The ceremony brings to light certain values of society, which the child is expected to
learn as it grows.
7. It brings the relatives and friends together to share in the merry making and rejoicing.
8. It can also act as a push to bachelors and spinsters to get married and experience the joy
of having children.
15 marks, any 5 points well explained, 3 marks each
i. Mere points mark out of 4marks
 ii. Sentences mark out of 8marks
iii. Explanations with examples mark out of 15

SECTION B [MORAL LIFE]

Question 4a
i. Praises
ii. Handshakes
iii. Recommendation
iv. Testimonial
v. Certificate
vi. Awards
vii. Citation
viii. Promotion
ix. Etc.
Any five points 1mark each, mere points
Question 4b
i. It attracts God’s blessing
ii. it encourages others to work harder
iii. it encourages students to be morally upright
iv. it shows appreciation for good performance
v. it brings peace
vi. it helps to avoid punishment
vii. etc.
Question 5a
Decency is a way of life or behaviour, which is accepted as good that would not shame or shock
to others in the society.----------4marks well explained with examples
Question (b)
1. Decency makes people respect you and treat you nicely.
2. It promotes peace and harmony in the society.
3. It ensures discipline in society.
4. It paves the way to become a role model.
5. Decency behaviour promotes togetherness.
6. It helps one to make friends easily.
7. It enables one to be rewarded.
8. It gives people confidence and trust in us.-------any 4 points, 16 marks 4 marks each,
well explained

Question 6(a)
 Commitment means devoting oneself to doing something worthwhile. In life we often make
decisions and pledge or vow to do something or not to do. When one does something he said he
was going to do, that person is committed.
i. Mere definition 2marks
ii. Definition, explanation and examples
Question 6b
1. It attracts development to the society
2. It promotes peaceful co-existence
3. It enables people to respect each other
4. It enables society to support us in times of trouble
5. It show that we are responsible people in the society
6. etc
SECTION C [SOCIAL LIFE]
Question 7(a)
1. They are sung at religious event
2. They are free from profane words
3. They are God/object of worship centered
4. They contain appellations of religious leaders and objects of worship
5. They are sung to promote faith and love or moral values
6. They are spirit inspiring
7. Etc. ---------any 5 points for 5 marks, 1 mark each
Question 7b
1. During enstoolment/enskinment of chiefs traditional songs are sung to praise the new
chief.
2. Song may be sung in honour of the dead
3. Traditional song may be use to control behaviour in society.
4. Some traditional songs encourage good morals.
5. In traditional worship, songs are sung to worship the gods and to invoke the spirit of a
god.
6. Songs are sung to show patriotism.
7. Traditional songs are sung for recreation/entertainment.
8. They are sung to encourage/console the bereaved, sick and victims of accident.
9. To honour the dead during funerals.
10. During wars and battles, songs are sung to encourage and signifies victory, etc.
Any 5 points well explained for 15 marks, 3 marks each
i. Mere points mark out of 5
ii. Sentences mark out of 8
iii. Essays mark out of 15

Question 8a
1. Through work we are able to help our family.
2. Work helps us to keep the body healthy and active mind.
3. To earn money for the provision of food, clothing and shelter.
4. Work lessens dependency on others.
5. Schoolwork helps us to practice good habits for future work.
6. Work makes it possible for us to produce goods needed for living.
Any five points well explained for 15 marks, 3 marks each
i. Mere point mark over 5marks
ii. Sentences mark over 7 ½ marks
iii. Explanations mark over 15marks
Question 8(b)
1. Domestic or housework
2. Academic work or schoolwork
3. Community work
4. Church or Religious work
5. Social work or occupational work---------------5points, 5 marks 1 mark each
i. Mere points 5marks
ii. Sentences answers 10 marks
iii. Explanations 15marks
PAPER 2
1. D
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. D
6. B
7. B
8. B
9. B
10. C
11. B
12. B
13. B
14. D
15. B
16. D
17. B
18. A
19. C
20. C
21. C
22. B
23. A
24. B
25. C
26. B
27. A
28. D
29. A
30. B
31. A
32. C
33. D
34. B
35. D
36. C
37. B
38. D
39. A
40. B