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Key Facts: PSLE RME Exam
100
Practice Questions
OpenExamPrep Bank
BEC
Exam Body
Botswana Examinations Council
Std 7
Target Grade Level
Botswana Primary Education
Botho
Core Ethos
Botswana National Principle
5+
Religions Covered
BEC Multi-Faith Syllabus
1h 30m
Exam Time Limit
BEC PSLE Schedule
The PSLE RME examination tests Standard 7 pupils in Botswana on moral decision-making, the national principle of Botho, Setswana cultural rites, and the teachings of major world religions including Christianity, ATR, Islam, Hinduism, and the Baha'i Faith. Mastery requires understanding both factual religious concepts and applying moral values to daily life situations. The 100 questions on this page are an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official BEC paper simulation.
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1In Botswana, what does the national principle of 'Botho' primarily emphasize in personal and community life?
A.A state of being humane, respectful, compassionate, and well-mannered toward all people
B.The pursuit of personal wealth and competition at the expense of others
C.Strict reliance on technological advancement above traditional moral values
D.The enforcement of harsh physical punishments for minor social mistakes
Explanation: Botho is a fundamental national principle in Botswana that describes a state of being humane, respectful, compassionate, and well-mannered toward others. It encourages individuals to treat every person with dignity and foster social harmony within the community. The other options promote selfishness, technological obsession, or punitive behavior, which contradict Botho.
2Which of the following actions is a traditional Setswana expression of Botho when greeting an elder?
A.Shouting loudly while standing far away from the elder
B.Greeting politely, using respectful language, and showing deference such as slight bending or receiving items with both hands
C.Ignoring the elder until they speak to you first while looking at your phone
D.Calling the elder by their first name without any honorific title
Explanation: In Setswana culture, showing Botho to elders involves greeting them politely, using honorific titles (like Rra or Mma), bowing slightly, and using both hands to give or receive items as a sign of respect. This practice reinforces cultural reverence for elders. Shouting, ignoring, or omitting respectful titles displays a lack of manners and Botho.
3Why is honesty considered an essential moral virtue in school and personal life?
A.It guarantees that a student will never make mistakes on tests
B.It builds trust, integrity, and reliable relationships among friends, teachers, and family
C.It allows people to avoid taking responsibility for their wrong actions
D.It is only useful when adults are watching
Explanation: Honesty means telling the truth and acting with truthfulness. It forms the foundation of trust, integrity, and healthy relationships in the home, school, and community. Honesty does not prevent mistakes, but it ensures that one admits errors and acts responsibly. Honesty must be practiced consistently, not just when monitored by adults.
4Which scenario best illustrates a pupil demonstrating self-discipline at school?
A.Completing homework on time and paying attention in class without needing constant supervision
B.Waiting for the teacher to threaten punishment before opening textbooks
C.Blaming classmates whenever school assignments are forgotten at home
D.Disrupting the lesson when the teacher turns toward the chalkboard
Explanation: Self-discipline is the ability to control one's actions, stay focused, and fulfill obligations without requiring external pressure or supervision. Completing work diligently and behaving respectfully demonstrates self-discipline. The other choices describe negligence, blame-shifting, and disruptive behavior, which reflect a lack of self-discipline.
5How should a pupil guided by religious tolerance treat a classmate who belongs to a different faith?
A.By trying to force the classmate to change their religious beliefs
B.By respecting the classmate's freedom of belief and treating them with equal dignity and kindness
C.By excluding the classmate from sports and group activities
D.By making fun of the classmate's religious symbols or dietary practices
Explanation: Religious tolerance means accepting and respecting that people have different religious beliefs and practices. A tolerant pupil treats classmates of all faiths with kindness, dignity, and equality, honoring Botswana's constitutional principle of freedom of religion. Forcing conversion, exclusion, or mockery are forms of intolerance and discrimination.
6Mpho did not study for his end-of-term RME test. During the exam, he notices he can easily see the top student's paper. What is the most morally responsible action for Mpho to take?
A.Copy the answers quietly because getting a high score is all that matters
B.Do his best relying on his own memory, accept his actual result, and commit to studying harder next time
C.Whisper to the student to ask for answers to the difficult questions
D.Write down the answers from the classmate's paper and blame the teacher for not preparing the class
Explanation: Moral responsibility requires honesty and integrity. Cheating yields an dishonest grade and undermines personal growth. Doing one's own work, accepting the outcome, and committing to better preparation in the future shows moral maturity and self-accountability. Copying or blaming others represents dishonesty and failure of personal integrity.
7Which of the following correctly pairs a child's right with its corresponding moral responsibility?
A.The right to education — The responsibility to attend school, study diligently, and respect school rules
B.The right to play — The responsibility to demand expensive electronic toys from parents
C.The right to food — The responsibility to eat all the food in the house without sharing with siblings
D.The right to protection — The responsibility to ignore safety rules given by guardians
Explanation: Every human right carries a corresponding responsibility. The right to education is paired with the obligation to value learning, attend school regularly, study, and follow rules. Rights do not justify selfishness, greed, or disregarding safety guidance.
8While walking home from school, Thabo finds a wallet containing money and an identity card on the road. Guided by Botho and honesty, what should Thabo do?
A.Keep the money for himself and throw the identity card into the bush
B.Hand the wallet over immediately to a teacher, police officer, or local Kgosi so it can be returned to its owner
C.Use the money to buy sweets for his friends so they will admire him
D.Leave the wallet on the ground and tell nobody
Explanation: An honest person who embodies Botho respects the property of others. Surrendering found property to authorities (such as a school authority, police station, or Kgosi) ensures that it reaches its rightful owner. Keeping lost items for personal gain or destroying identification is theft.
9Why does the Botswana community place great moral importance on caring for vulnerable people, such as the elderly, orphans, and persons with disabilities?
A.Because vulnerable people are expected to pay back double the amount of aid given
B.Because compassion and protection for the needy are core pillars of Botho and social justice
C.Because it is required by law to take pictures of charity work for social media
D.Because only wealthy citizens are allowed to care for others
Explanation: Caring for the vulnerable is rooted in Botho and social justice. A healthy, moral society protects its weaker members out of genuine compassion and solidarity, not for financial return, publicity, or status. Everyone, regardless of wealth, can show kindness and care.
10Two pupils have a disagreement during a football match at school. According to moral principles taught in RME, how should they resolve their dispute?
A.By engaging in a physical fight after school to see who is stronger
B.By discussing the issue calmly, listening to each other's point of view, or seeking help from a mediator
C.By gathering a group of friends to insult the other pupil
D.By refusing to talk to each other for the rest of the school year
Explanation: RME promotes peaceful conflict resolution. Calming down, engaging in open communication, listening, and involving a neutral mediator (like a teacher or prefect) allows disputes to be settled constructively. Physical violence, insults, and holding grudges escalate harm and destroy community peace.
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