First Term Examination Questions Social Studies Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 13

Social Studies Primary 6 First Term Examination

Week: 13


Exam Instructions

For Students:

  1. Read all instructions carefully before starting the exam.
  2. Write your answers clearly in the spaces provided.
  3. Do not talk to other students during the exam.
  4. Do not look at other students’ papers.
  5. Use only the materials allowed (e.g., pens, pencils).
  6. Check your work before submitting your exam paper.
  7. If you need help, raise your hand and wait for the teacher.
  8. Avoid any form of cheating or using unauthorized materials.

For Teachers:

  1. Ensure all students have the necessary materials (e.g., exam papers, pencils).
  2. Monitor the examination room to prevent cheating and ensure a fair testing environment.
  3. Remind students to follow exam instructions and not engage in any form of malpractice.
  4. Provide assistance only when absolutely necessary and avoid giving away answers.
  5. Collect all exam papers at the end of the session and ensure they are submitted securely.
  6. Address any issues or disturbances promptly and fairly.
  7. Maintain confidentiality of the exam content.

Part A: Objective Questions

Instructions: Choose the correct option (a, b, c, or d) to complete each statement.

  1. Employment means __________.
    a) Not having a job
    b) Having a job that provides income
    c) Looking for a job
    d) Retiring from a job
  2. Unemployment occurs when __________.
    a) Someone has a job
    b) Someone is looking for a job
    c) Someone is willing and able to work but has no job
    d) Someone is changing jobs
  3. Aso Oke is an example of __________.
    a) Foreign-made textiles
    b) Nigerian-made textiles
    c) Imported fabrics
    d) Local materials
  4. An example of a foreign-made automobile is __________.
    a) Innoson Motors
    b) Toyota from Japan
    c) Local car
    d) Handmade vehicle
  5. Skills development helps to reduce __________.
    a) Job opportunities
    b) Unemployment
    c) Job creation
    d) Economic growth
  6. Designer handbags from France are __________.
    a) Nigerian-made leather goods
    b) Foreign-made leather goods
    c) Local belts
    d) Handmade shoes
  7. Marital failure can be caused by __________.
    a) Effective communication
    b) Financial issues
    c) Mutual respect
    d) Shared goals
  8. Intermarriage involves marrying __________.
    a) Within the same ethnic group
    b) Outside one’s ethnic group
    c) Within the same religion
    d) At the same age
  9. A benefit of supporting Nigerian-made goods is __________.
    a) Increasing foreign dependency
    b) Reducing local jobs
    c) Boosting the local economy
    d) Higher import costs
  10. A common foreign-made electronic item is __________.
    a) Local radios
    b) Smartphones from the USA
    c) Nigerian TVs
    d) Handmade calculators
  11. Religious intolerance can be caused by __________.
    a) Mutual respect
    b) Lack of understanding
    c) Interfaith dialogue
    d) Shared values
  12. Marital failure can be addressed by __________.
    a) Ignoring problems
    b) Improving communication
    c) Increasing conflict
    d) Avoiding financial management
  13. An example of Nigerian-made furniture is __________.
    a) IKEA chairs
    b) Local wooden tables
    c) Swedish sofas
    d) Italian furniture
  14. One solution to unemployment is __________.
    a) Reducing investment
    b) Encouraging entrepreneurship
    c) Limiting technology
    d) Ignoring job market needs
  15. The concept of intermarriage means marrying __________.
    a) Within the same culture
    b) Outside one’s ethnic group
    c) At the same age
    d) Within one’s religion
  16. Nigerian-made automobiles include __________.
    a) BMW
    b) Toyota
    c) Innoson Motors
    d) Ford
  17. A foreign-made leather good could be __________.
    a) Handcrafted shoes
    b) Designer handbag from France
    c) Local belts
    d) Nigerian wallets
  18. Economic downturns often lead to __________.
    a) More job opportunities
    b) Job losses
    c) Increased job creation
    d) Decreased unemployment
  19. An example of Nigerian-made electronics is __________.
    a) Korean smartphones
    b) Local assembly TVs
    c) Imported radios
    d) European laptops
  20. Religious intolerance is __________.
    a) Positive attitudes towards different religions
    b) Negative attitudes towards other religions
    c) Respect for different faiths
    d) Understanding different beliefs
  21. Intermarriage refers to __________.
    a) Marrying within the same ethnic group
    b) Marrying outside one’s ethnic group
    c) Marrying at the same age
    d) Marrying within the same religion
  22. An example of a foreign-made textile is __________.
    a) Aso Oke
    b) Silk from China
    c) Ankara
    d) Local cotton
  23. One factor in income management is __________.
    a) Ignoring savings
    b) Creating a budget
    c) Increasing expenses
    d) Spending all income
  24. Religious intolerance can be controlled by __________.
    a) Promoting understanding
    b) Avoiding different religions
    c) Ignoring conflicts
    d) Reducing interfaith dialogue
  25. A common Nigerian-made electronic item is __________.
    a) Imported TVs
    b) Local assembly radios
    c) Foreign smartphones
    d) International laptops
  26. One cause of marital failure is __________.
    a) Shared goals
    b) Financial issues
    c) Mutual respect
    d) Effective communication
  27. An example of a foreign-made furniture item is __________.
    a) Local wooden chairs
    b) IKEA furniture from Sweden
    c) Handcrafted tables
    d) Nigerian sofas
  28. A benefit of foreign-made goods is __________.
    a) Reducing local job opportunities
    b) Providing advanced technology
    c) Destroying traditional values
    d) Increasing local business opportunities
  29. The impact of economic downturns on employment is __________.
    a) Increased job creation
    b) More job opportunities
    c) Job losses
    d) Decreased job competition
  30. Skills development helps in reducing __________.
    a) Job losses
    b) Investment
    c) Unemployment
    d) Economic growth

Part B: Theory Questions

Instructions: Answer the following questions with brief responses.

  1. What does employment mean?
  2. How does unemployment affect people and families?
  3. Give two examples of Nigerian-made textiles.
  4. What are three causes of unemployment?
  5. How can skills development help in reducing unemployment?
  6. Name one foreign-made furniture item and describe it.
  7. Explain the concept of intermarriage with an example.
  8. Why is supporting Nigerian-made goods important?
  9. Describe how economic downturns impact employment.
  10. What is one way to address unemployment effectively?
  11. Provide an example of a Nigerian-made automobile and describe it.
  12. What is a foreign-made electronic item? Give an example.
  13. What factors can contribute to marital failure?
  14. How can effective income management help individuals?
  15. List two examples of foreign-made leather goods and their countries of origin.
  16. How can we control religious intolerance?
  17. Explain the connection between wages and standard of living.
  18. How can entrepreneurship help address unemployment?
  19. Describe the role of investment in job creation.
  20. Name two Nigerian-made furniture items and explain them.
  21. How does economic growth affect employment?
  22. What are the advantages of supporting local products?
  23. What role does technology play in job creation?
  24. Explain the impact of population growth on job competition.
  25. Describe one solution to marital problems.
  26. What are the effects of foreign cultures on local values?
  27. How can religious tolerance be promoted?
  28. What is the significance of foreign-made goods in local markets?
  29. Describe the benefits of intermarriage.
  30. What are some common causes of unemployment?

Part C: True or False Questions

Instructions: Indicate whether each statement is True or False.

  1. Employment is the state of having a job.
    True / False
  2. Unemployment means having a job but being unhappy with it.
    True / False
  3. Aso Oke is an example of foreign-made textiles.
    True / False
  4. Innoson Motors is a foreign-made automobile.
    True / False
  5. Skills development can help reduce unemployment.
    True / False
  6. Designer handbags from France are Nigerian-made leather goods.
    True / False
  7. Economic downturns can lead to job losses.
    True / False
  8. Intermarriage refers to marrying within the same ethnic group.
    True / False
  9. Supporting Nigerian-made goods can boost the local economy.
    True / False
  10. Local TVs are examples of foreign-made electronics.
    True / False
  11. Religious intolerance can be caused by a lack of understanding.
    True / False
  12. IKEA furniture from Sweden is Nigerian-made.
    True / False
  13. Encouraging entrepreneurship can help address unemployment.
    True / False
  14. Ankara fabric from Nigeria is an example of foreign-made textile.
    True / False
  15. Economic growth can create new job opportunities.
    True / False
  16. Marital failure can be caused by financial issues.
    True / False
  17. Nigerian-made radios are examples of foreign-made electronics.
    True / False
  18. Increasing investment can lead to more job creation.
    True / False
  19. Designer handbags from France are examples of Nigerian-made leather goods.
    True / False
  20. Population growth can lead to increased competition for jobs.
    True / False
  21. Unemployment means having a job.
    True / False
  22. Foreign-made goods can offer better technology and quality.
    True / False
  23. Local-made goods can support the local economy.
    True / False
  24. Skills development has no impact on unemployment.
    True / False
  25. Intermarriage involves marrying within the same ethnic group.
    True / False
  26. Economic downturns improve job opportunities.
    True / False
  27. Religious intolerance can be reduced by promoting understanding.
    True / False
  28. Supporting local products increases foreign dependency.
    True / False
  29. Marital failure is always caused by external factors.
    True / False
  30. A foreign-made automobile from Japan is an example of a local product.
    True / False

Part D: Fill in the Gaps Questions

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

  1. Employment means having a __________ that provides income.
  2. Unemployment occurs when someone is willing and able to work but has no __________.
  3. Aso Oke is an example of __________-made textiles.
  4. IKEA furniture is an example of __________-made furniture.
  5. Innoson Motors is a __________-made automobile.
  6. Skills development can help reduce __________.
  7. Designer handbags from France are __________-made leather goods.
  8. Economic downturns can lead to __________ in the job market.
  9. Encouraging entrepreneurship is one way to address __________.
  10. Ankara fabric is an example of __________-made textile.
  11. Nigerian-made televisions are examples of __________-made electronics.
  12. Religious intolerance can be caused by a lack of __________.
  13. Creating and following a budget helps in managing __________ effectively.
  14. Handcrafted leather shoes are __________-made leather goods.
  15. Marital failure can be caused by issues such as __________.
  16. Population growth can lead to increased __________ for jobs.
  17. Local assembly TVs are __________-made electronics.
  18. Technological changes can result in __________ of certain jobs.
  19. The concept of intermarriage involves marrying __________ one’s ethnic group.
  20. Supporting Nigerian-made goods can help boost the __________ economy.
  21. A foreign-made electronic item might be a __________ from the USA.
  22. Unemployment can be reduced by __________ skills development.
  23. Religious intolerance often results from __________.
  24. An example of a foreign-made leather good is a __________ from France.
  25. Economic downturns can impact employment by increasing __________.
  26. Skills development leads to more __________ in the job market.
  27. Intermarriage can lead to greater __________ between different ethnic groups.
  28. A common cause of marital failure is __________ issues.
  29. Supporting local products helps to build the __________ economy.
  30. Aso Oke is a type of __________ fabric made in Nigeria.

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(Nursery & Primary)
SECOND TERM EXAMINATION
CLASS: PRIMARY 6
SUBJECT: SOCIAL STUDIES
NAME: __________________________


Part A: Objective Questions

Choose the correct answer from the options provided.

  1. _____ is the legal union between a man and a woman to become husband and wife.
    (a) Marriage
    (b) Family
    (c) Religion
    (d) Saving
  2. The primary reason why people get married is because of _____.
    (a) Money
    (b) Fame
    (c) Hatred
    (d) Love
  3. ______ is a type of marriage where a man marries only one woman.
    (a) Polygamy
    (b) Polytechnic
    (c) Monogamy
    (d) Industrial
  4. _____ is the smallest social unit.
    (a) Marriage
    (b) School
    (c) Family
    (d) Institution
  5. In most African communities, a man is allowed to marry more than one wife. This type of marriage is known as ______.
    (a) Monogamy
    (b) Polygamy
    (c) Occultic
    (d) Freedom
  6. A follower of the Islamic religion is called a _____.
    (a) Brahmen
    (b) Ibrahim
    (c) Ahmed
    (d) Moslem
  7. The sacred book of the Christian is called the _____.
    (a) Koran
    (b) Bible
    (c) Scroll
    (d) Voodoo
  8. _____ is the mode of worship.
    (a) Transportation
    (b) Communication
    (c) Religion
    (d) Voodoo
  9. Political parties have the sole aim of _____.
    (a) Contesting and winning elections
    (b) Organizing campaigns and seminars
    (c) Educating the electorate
    (d) Providing ballot boxes
  10. The three major religions in Nigeria are Christianity, Islam, and _____.
    (a) Hindu
    (b) Aramaic
    (c) Yoga
    (d) Traditional Religion
  11. The first Pharaoh of Unified Ancient Egypt was _____.
    (a) Ahmed
    (b) Taofeek
    (c) Menes
    (d) Patrah
  12. ______ is a break in marriage.
    (a) Divorce
    (b) Injury
    (c) Relationship
    (d) Courtship
  13. Democracy Day is celebrated in Nigeria on the ______ of every year.
    (a) 1st of May
    (b) 27th of May
    (c) 29th of May
    (d) 16th of May
  14. A _______ is an unmarried man.
    (a) Spinster
    (b) Bachelor
    (c) Lad
    (d) Lass
  15. Mineral resources are valuable because they __________.
    (a) Are expensive
    (b) Are pretty
    (c) Can be converted into other goods that people find useful
    (d) Are hidden in the soil
  16. Which of the following is not a mineral resource in Nigeria?
    (a) Oil
    (b) Coal
    (c) Diamonds
    (d) Limestone
  17. Nigeria’s major source of income is _____.
    (a) Cars
    (b) Telephone
    (c) Oil
    (d) Gold
  18. Which of the following is not an agricultural resource?
    (a) Cash crop
    (b) Limestone
    (c) Food crops
    (d) Livestock
  19. Which of the following is not a food grown in Nigeria?
    (a) Beans
    (b) Plantains
    (c) Yam
    (d) Strawberries
  20. Animal skins can be used to make _____.
    (a) Shoes
    (b) Computers
    (c) Basket
    (d) Tables
  21. _____ is a religious leader in Christianity.
    (a) Pastor
    (b) Imam
    (c) Rabbi
    (d) Priest
  22. The process of teaching religious values is known as _____.
    (a) Education
    (b) Preaching
    (c) Evangelism
    (d) Communication
  23. The name given to the worship of many gods is _____.
    (a) Monotheism
    (b) Polytheism
    (c) Atheism
    (d) Theism
  24. The Pharaohs of Egypt were considered to be _____.
    (a) Kings
    (b) Gods
    (c) Servants
    (d) Priests
  25. A society where men dominate is called a _____.
    (a) Democracy
    (b) Monarchy
    (c) Patriarchy
    (d) Matriarchy
  26. The act of showing respect and honor to others is called _____.
    (a) Violence
    (b) Humility
    (c) Courtesy
    (d) Pride
  27. The ancient Egyptians believed in life after _____.
    (a) Birth
    (b) Marriage
    (c) Death
    (d) War
  28. A person who writes books about their own life is writing an _____.
    (a) Autobiography
    (b) Biography
    (c) Novel
    (d) Article
  29. The primary duty of the family is to provide _____.
    (a) Education
    (b) Shelter
    (c) Food
    (d) Security
  30. Respecting other people’s religion is an example of _____.
    (a) Tolerance
    (b) Ignorance
    (c) Disrespect
    (d) Discrimination

Part B: Theory Questions

Answer the following questions in the space provided.

  1. Why did the Egyptians mummify their dead?


  2. What was papyrus made from?

  3. What are cash crops?


    b.) List two cash crops that are grown in Nigeria:
    (a) _____________________________
    (b) _____________________________

  4. What are mineral resources?


    b.) Mention two mineral resources in Nigeria:
    (a) _____________________________
    (b) _____________________________

  5. Define international trade.


    b.) Mention two imported goods in Nigeria:
    (a) _____________________________
    (b) _____________________________

  6. Write out in full:
    HIV: ________________________________________________________________
    AIDS: ________________________________________________________________
  7. What is the primary function of a political party?

  8. List the three major religions practiced in Nigeria.
    (a) _____________________________
    (b) _____________________________
    (c) _____________________________
  9. What is polygamy?

  10. Name two sacred books from different religions.
    (a) _____________________________
    (b) _____________________________
  11. Who was the first Pharaoh of unified Egypt?

  12. Why is democracy celebrated in Nigeria?

  13. What is monogamy?

  14. List two reasons why mineral resources are important.
    (a) _____________________________
    (b) _____________________________
  15. What is the significance of Democracy Day in Nigeria?

  16. Name two food crops grown in Nigeria.
    (a) _____________________________
    (b) _____________________________
  17. Mention two advantages of respecting other people’s religions.
    (a) _____________________________
    (b) _____________________________
  18. What is the difference between autobiography and biography?

  19. What is the role of religion in society?

  20. Define the term “family”.


This set of questions is designed to test students’ understanding of the topics covered during the term in Social Studies. It includes both objective and short answer questions to assess various aspects of their knowledge and comprehension.