First Term Examination Questions Cultural and Creative Arts JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12

Cultural and Creative Arts JSS 2 First Term Examination Questions – Week 12

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts

Class: JSS 2
Term: First Term
Week: 12
Age: 12 years
Topic: Examination of First Term Topics


Instructions for Teachers and Students

  • To Teachers: Please ensure that all students are seated properly and avoid any distractions during the exam. All exam materials must be distributed correctly. No assistance is allowed. Teachers should monitor the exam to prevent malpractice and maintain exam integrity.
  • To Students: You must sit quietly and answer all questions on your own. Avoid talking, looking at others’ work, or using any unauthorized materials. Any act of malpractice, including copying or sharing answers, will result in severe penalties.

Exam Structure


Part A: Objective Questions (30 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options)

  1. The __________ is an important instrument in Greek music.
    a) ‘ud
    b) lyre
    c) flute
    d) guitar
  2. African music often uses __________ in its structure.
    a) harmony
    b) call and response
    c) silence
    d) repetition
  3. The __________ is a traditional drum used in Nigerian music.
    a) piano
    b) ‘ud
    c) talking drum
    d) violin
  4. Pottery is the art of shaping __________ into objects.
    a) wood
    b) glass
    c) metal
    d) clay
  5. Bead-making uses __________ to create beautiful jewelry.
    a) plastic
    b) glass
    c) metal
    d) paper
  6. The Bata dance is from __________.
    a) Greece
    b) Nigeria
    c) Rome
    d) Egypt
  7. The lyre is a __________ instrument.
    a) percussion
    b) string
    c) wind
    d) brass
  8. The ‘ud is a key instrument in __________ music.
    a) Arabian
    b) Greek
    c) African
    d) Roman
  9. Beads are used in __________ to show status and beauty.
    a) cooking
    b) decoration
    c) farming
    d) writing
  10. Traditional Nigerian music often uses the __________ drum.
    a) guitar
    b) talking
    c) flute
    d) piano
  11. African traditional music emphasizes __________.
    a) rhythm
    b) harmony
    c) melody
    d) silence
  12. Pottery involves the use of __________ as the main material.
    a) clay
    b) stone
    c) metal
    d) wood
  13. In music, __________ means creating new sounds on the spot.
    a) harmony
    b) improvisation
    c) repetition
    d) melody
  14. The Bata is a type of __________ in Nigeria.
    a) song
    b) dance
    c) food
    d) language
  15. Beads can be made from __________.
    a) gold
    b) clay
    c) plastic
    d) paper
  16. Call and response is often used in __________ music.
    a) Western
    b) African
    c) Chinese
    d) Arabian
  17. __________ is a common feature of African music.
    a) Silence
    b) Repetition
    c) Randomness
    d) Melody
  18. Pottery is used to make __________.
    a) clothes
    b) pots
    c) jewelry
    d) musical instruments
  19. The talking drum is used in __________.
    a) Greek music
    b) Arabian music
    c) African music
    d) Roman music
  20. Repetition helps create __________ in music.
    a) rhythm
    b) melody
    c) silence
    d) harmony
  21. African drums are used for __________.
    a) cooking
    b) communication
    c) farming
    d) dancing
  22. The ‘ud is a __________ instrument.
    a) string
    b) percussion
    c) wind
    d) brass
  23. The Bata dance is often performed during __________.
    a) weddings
    b) funerals
    c) festivals
    d) house cleaning
  24. Bead-making is common in __________ cultures.
    a) Asian
    b) African
    c) European
    d) American
  25. Music is used in __________ ceremonies in Nigeria.
    a) religious
    b) cooking
    c) teaching
    d) farming
  26. The lyre was mainly used in __________ music.
    a) Nigerian
    b) Greek
    c) Arabian
    d) Roman
  27. __________ is a part of African cultural performances.
    a) Silence
    b) Call and response
    c) Harmony
    d) Quietness
  28. Beads can also be made from __________.
    a) stones
    b) food
    c) clay
    d) water
  29. Drums are important in African __________.
    a) storytelling
    b) painting
    c) dancing
    d) farming
  30. The Bata dance is performed to honor __________.
    a) the gods
    b) teachers
    c) kings
    d) children

Part B: Theory Questions (30 Short Answer Questions)

  1. Define bead-making.
  2. What is pottery?
  3. Name two types of drums used in African traditional music.
  4. What is call and response?
  5. Name one instrument used in Arabian music.
  6. What is the main feature of African traditional music?
  7. Describe the process of making pottery.
  8. Explain the importance of repetition in music.
  9. What materials are used in bead-making?
  10. Name one major type of music from Greece.
  11. What is improvisation in music?
  12. Describe the Bata dance.
  13. What is the function of drums in African culture?
  14. Name one use of beads in Nigerian ceremonies.
  15. How does music help in communication in African culture?
  16. What is the ‘ud?
  17. Why is repetition important in African music?
  18. What role does music play in Nigerian traditional ceremonies?
  19. Describe the steps in bead-making.
  20. What are the uses of drums in African storytelling?
  21. Name two instruments used in traditional Greek music.
  22. What are the benefits of using pottery in daily life?
  23. How are beads used in Nigerian culture?
  24. Name one type of African traditional dance.
  25. What is the role of improvisation in African music?
  26. Explain how the talking drum is used in ceremonies.
  27. How does repetition affect rhythm in African music?
  28. Describe how the Bata dance is performed.
  29. What is the cultural importance of beads?
  30. Explain how drums are used in African festivals.

Part C: True or False Questions (30 Questions)

  1. Pottery is made from glass. (True/False)
  2. Beads are used to make music. (True/False)
  3. The talking drum is from Greece. (True/False)
  4. Call and response is common in African music. (True/False)
  5. Bead-making involves using clay. (True/False)
  6. The ‘ud is a string instrument. (True/False)
  7. African music uses a lot of repetition. (True/False)
  8. Beads are only used in decoration. (True/False)
  9. The Bata dance is performed during funerals. (True/False)
  10. African drums are only used for farming. (True/False)
  11. The lyre is used in Arabian music. (True/False)
  12. African music has no rhythm. (True/False)
  13. Pottery involves shaping clay into objects. (True/False)
  14. The Bata is a traditional Nigerian drum. (True/False)
  15. Improvisation is used in African music. (True/False)
  16. Beads can be made from plastic. (True/False)
  17. Call and response is never used in African music. (True/False)
  18. Repetition creates rhythm in music. (True/False)
  19. Pottery is used to make jewelry. (True/False)
  20. The ‘ud is an African drum. (True/False)
  21. Beads can be made from wood. (True/False)
  22. African music often uses drums. (True/False)
  23. The Bata dance comes from Egypt. (True/False)
  24. The lyre is used in Greek music. (True/False)
  25. Pottery is used in making musical instruments. (True/False)
  26. Drums are not used in African festivals. (True/False)
  27. Bead-making is only done in Europe. (True/False)
  28. Repetition is important in African traditional music. (True/False)
  29. The Bata dance is performed during weddings. (True/False)
  30. The talking drum is from Africa. (True/False)

Part D: Fill in the Gaps (30 Questions without Options)

  1. Pottery is made from __________.
  2. Beads are used in __________ to show beauty.
  3. The __________ is a traditional drum from Africa.
  4. Beads can be made from __________.
  5. Call and response is a feature of __________ music.
  6. The Bata dance is performed during __________.
  7. Repetition in music creates __________.
  8. African music uses the __________ drum.
  9. Pottery is shaped from __________.
  10. Bead-making involves using __________.
  11. The __________ is a traditional instrument used in Arabian music.
  12. The Bata dance comes from __________.
  13. Drums are used in __________ to tell stories.
  14. The talking drum is used to __________ in ceremonies.
  15. The Bata dance is performed to honor __________.
  16. __________ is important in African traditional music.
  17. Beads are important in African __________.
  18. The __________ drum is used in Nigerian music.
  19. The Bata is a type of __________.
  20. Pottery is used to make __________ items.
  21. African traditional music features __________ rhythms.
  22. The ‘ud is an instrument used in __________ music.
  23. The __________ is a key element in African traditional music.
  24. The Bata dance is a traditional __________ dance.
  25. Bead-making is done with __________.
  26. Pottery involves using __________.
  27. The Bata drum is used during __________ festivals.
  28. Beads can be made from __________ and clay.
  29. Music is used in __________ in African culture.
  30. The talking drum is a traditional __________ instrument.

J.S.S. 2 FIRST TERM EXAMINATION

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CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS

Section A: Objective Questions

  1. _______ is a universal language
    (a) art (b) science (c) music
  2. Somebody who practices art is called
    (a) an artist (b) scientist (c) a student (d) painter
  3. The word ‘art’ originated from
    (a) Latin (b) Greek (c) Nigerian
  4. Visual art can be divided into _______ and _______
    (a) textile and painting (b) graphic art and ceramics (c) painting and drawing (d) fine art and applied art
  5. What is the Greek word for music?
    (a) musike (b) mousike (c) musiic
  6. Identify the one that does not belong to the group
    (a) rectangle (b) square (c) cuboid (d) cylinder
  7. What type of line is best used to describe a “spark” or “lightning” effect?
    (a) zigzag line (b) straight line (c) curved line (d) wavy line
  8. Which of the following suggests “imaginative composition”?
    (a) drawing from a posed model (b) drawing outdoor scenes
    (c) illustrating from memory (d) drawing imaginative lines
  9. Light and shade are used in drawing or painting purposely to show
    (a) proportion (b) skill (c) solidity (d) beauty
  10. Which of these forms is unlike the others?
    (a) square (b) circle (c) rectangle (d) triangle
  11. In drawing, modeling means to achieve
    (a) depth (b) solidity (c) pastel (d) spaciousness
  12. Which of these materials is in one color?
    (a) crayon (b) charcoal (c) pastel (d) chalk
  13. From your observation, which of these differs in shape from others?
    (a) ruler (b) book (c) pencil (d) matchbox
  14. What are drawings of man-made objects called?
    (a) still life drawing (b) object drawing (c) nature painting (d) life drawing
  15. A person who designs ceramic ware is a
    (a) painter (b) graphic designer (c) ware designer (d) ceramist
  16. Drawing can be classified as all but one of the following:
    (a) audio (b) visual (c) memory (d) imaginative
  17. A room where a painter works is called a
    (a) office (b) museum (c) shed (d) studio
  18. A bag used for keeping two-dimensional art works and materials is called a
    (a) portfolio (b) briefcase (c) artist bag (d) gallery
  19. The major raw material for pottery is
    (a) clay (b) plasticine (c) molecules (d) sand
  20. Which of the following shapes best represents the human head?
    (a) oval (b) circle (c) cone (d) triangle
  21. The word “art” is best described as
    (a) painting and drawing (b) ability to mix colors (c) the creative expression of our design
  22. Which of the following is a literary art?
    (a) drawing (b) poetry (c) graphic design
  23. Which materials are suitable for painting?
    (a) water color and starch (b) paper and biro (c) poster color and brush
  24. One who creates statues in clay, cement, or stone is called a
    (a) creator (b) sculptor (c) potter
  25. In object drawing, an artist develops skill in drawing as well as in
    (a) painting (b) observing (c) shading
  26. Photography can be classified under
    (a) fine art (b) applied art (c) non-visual art
  27. Brush is to painting, as _______ is to sculpture
    (a) pencil (b) chisel (c) palette
  28. A room where a painter works is called a
    (a) office (b) museum (c) studio
  29. Visual art can be divided into _______ and _______
    (a) painting and drawing (b) fine and applied art (c) graphic and ceramic art

Bonus Section (10 Marks)

1a. Draw a typical schoolboy with a school bag and color it accordingly.

1b. Define Fine Art.

2a. Draw a chart to show the connections between all the branches of Art.

2b. List at least 10 tools needed for Art works.


Section B: Theory Questions

Attempt any 5 questions

  1. List five importance of color as an element of art.
  2. List five branches of art with explanations.
  3. Highlight five elements and principles of art.
  4. List five materials needed for drawing.
  5. What is drawing?
  6. Identify four types of drawing.
  7. What is drama?
  8. List three forms of drama.
  9. Write a short note on any Nigerian artist you know.
  10. What is another name for color? List all the classes of color that you know