1st Term Examination Questions Social Studies JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12

Subject: Social Studies
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 12
Age: 11-12 years
Topic: Revision of All Topics Covered with Necessary Review Questions
Duration: 40 minutes

Part A: Review and Revision

20 FAQ with Answers for Better Understanding on Topics Taught This Term

  1. What is Social Studies?
    Social Studies is the study of people and their environment.
  2. Why is Social Studies important?
    It helps us understand the world and how to live with others.
  3. What are the two types of environment?
    The physical and social environments.
  4. Give examples of physical environments.
    Forests, rivers, mountains.
  5. What is a primary social group?
    A small group, like family, where people are close.
  6. Name three examples of primary groups.
    Family, close friends, neighbors.
  7. What is a secondary social group?
    A larger group where people are not very close.
  8. Give two examples of secondary groups.
    School clubs, workplaces.
  9. What is a resource?
    Anything that can be used to meet needs.
  10. Mention three resources in our environment.
    Water, land, trees.
  11. What are the causes of conflicts in groups?
    Misunderstanding, competition, lack of communication.
  12. Give two effects of conflict in a group.
    Fighting, breakup of relationships.
  13. What is the first step in resolving a conflict?
    Talking about the problem.
  14. How does man influence the environment?
    By building houses, farming, cutting trees.
  15. What is an accident?
    An unexpected event that causes harm.
  16. Why do we need safety in schools?
    To prevent injuries and accidents.
  17. Name one safety rule in school.
    Do not run in the hallway.
  18. What should you do if you see something dangerous at home?
    Report it to an adult immediately.
  19. Give one reason why workplaces need safety rules.
    To protect workers from injury.
  20. What is the role of a fire drill?
    To prepare people on what to do if there is a fire.

Part B: Objective Questions

20 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options (a, b, c, or d)

  1. Social Studies is the study of _______.
    a) animals
    b) people
    c) cars
    d) games
  2. An example of a physical environment is _______.
    a) a market
    b) a mountain
    c) a school
    d) a family
  3. A small, close social group is called a _______.
    a) family group
    b) secondary group
    c) primary group
    d) government group
  4. Rivers, trees, and soil are examples of _______.
    a) man-made things
    b) resources
    c) entertainment
    d) games
  5. _______ is an example of a secondary group.
    a) Friends
    b) Family
    c) A workplace
    d) Neighbors
  6. The cause of conflict can be _______.
    a) understanding
    b) communication
    c) misunderstanding
    d) agreement
  7. The first step to solving a conflict is _______.
    a) fighting
    b) ignoring
    c) talking
    d) leaving
  8. Man influences the environment by _______.
    a) destroying it
    b) preserving it
    c) building houses
    d) playing
  9. An accident can be described as _______.
    a) a happy event
    b) an unexpected event
    c) a planned event
    d) a safe event
  10. To avoid accidents in school, students should _______.
    a) run in the corridors
    b) walk carefully
    c) fight with friends
    d) play with sharp objects
  11. A fire drill helps people to _______ during a fire.
    a) panic
    b) run away
    c) stay calm and act quickly
    d) do nothing
  12. _______ is a resource found in the environment.
    a) Plastic
    b) Wood
    c) Water
    d) Sand
  13. A _______ group is larger, with less personal relationships.
    a) secondary
    b) primary
    c) family
    d) neighborhood
  14. Conflict can cause _______ in a group.
    a) peace
    b) happiness
    c) fighting
    d) understanding
  15. The workplace is an example of a _______ group.
    a) family
    b) secondary
    c) primary
    d) close
  16. Schools need safety measures to prevent _______.
    a) fun
    b) accidents
    c) boredom
    d) games
  17. A good safety practice at home is _______.
    a) keeping sharp objects on the floor
    b) unplugging electrical appliances when not in use
    c) leaving water on the floor
    d) ignoring danger
  18. The social environment includes _______.
    a) forests
    b) rivers
    c) families and friends
    d) animals
  19. One of the effects of conflict in groups is _______.
    a) stronger relationships
    b) peace
    c) division
    d) communication
  20. A safety measure in school is to _______.
    a) walk, not run, in the hallways
    b) play with fire
    c) ignore hazards
    d) push friends on stairs

Part C: Theory Questions

20 Simple Short Answer Questions

  1. What is Social Studies?
  2. Give one example of a physical environment.
  3. What is a primary group?
  4. Mention two examples of resources in our environment.
  5. State one cause of conflict in groups.
  6. What is a secondary social group?
  7. Name one role of a mother in the family.
  8. Mention one step in solving a conflict.
  9. How does man affect the environment?
  10. What is the meaning of an accident?
  11. Why do we need safety measures at home?
  12. Mention one safety rule in the school.
  13. Why should workplaces have safety rules?
  14. Give an example of a secondary social group.
  15. Name one effect of conflict.
  16. What role does a father play in the family?
  17. Mention one safety measure at home.
  18. What is the first step to resolve a conflict?
  19. Give one example of a social environment.
  20. Mention one way to avoid accidents in school.

Part D: True or False Questions

20 True or False Questions

  1. Social Studies is the study of cars and machines.
    False
  2. Mountains are examples of a physical environment.
    True
  3. Family is a primary social group.
    True
  4. Resources in the environment are useless.
    False
  5. Misunderstanding is a cause of conflict.
    True
  6. A workplace is a primary group.
    False
  7. Fighting is the best way to solve a conflict.
    False
  8. Man can influence the environment by farming.
    True
  9. An accident is always planned.
    False
  10. Schools do not need safety rules.
    False
  11. A fire drill helps people prepare for fires.
    True
  12. Sharp objects should be left on the floor at home.
    False
  13. Rivers are part of the social environment.
    False
  14. Proper waste disposal helps keep the environment safe.
    True
  15. Conflicts always result in stronger relationships.
    False
  16. Running in school corridors is safe.
    False
  17. Workers should wear protective gear in hazardous workplaces.
    True
  18. Littering helps keep the environment clean.
    False
  19. Family members have specific roles in the household.
    True
  20. First aid boxes are not needed in schools.
    False

Part E: Fill-in-the-Gap Questions (No Options)

  1. Social Studies is the study of _______.
  2. The two types of environment are _______ and _______.
  3. Forests and rivers are examples of _______ environments.
  4. A small, close social group is called a _______.
  5. Family is an example of a _______ group.
  6. A group where people are not close is called a _______ group.
  7. The first step in conflict resolution is _______.
  8. Misunderstanding is a cause of _______.
  9. _______ is an unexpected event that causes harm.
  10. To prevent accidents in school, students should _______.
  11. A well-maintained _______ can prevent accidents in the workplace.
  12. Fire drills help people prepare for _______.
  13. Keeping floors dry can prevent _______ in the home.
  14. Sharp objects should be kept out of _______.
  15. Proper waste disposal helps keep the _______ safe.
  16. An example of a social group is _______.
  17. Conflicts can cause _______ in a group.
  18. Safety rules help to prevent _______.
  19. Wearing helmets at work prevents _______.
  20. Families and friends are examples of a _______ environment.