Social Studies JSS 1 First Term Examination Social Studies JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 13
Subject: Social Studies
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 13
Age: 11-12 years
Topic: Week 12 Examination of Topics Covered in the First Term
Duration: 1 hour
Exam Instructions:
- For Teachers:
- Ensure a calm and quiet environment during the exam.
- Distribute exam papers on time and explain the instructions clearly.
- Supervise students to prevent cheating.
- Collect all exam materials at the end of the exam.
- Any student found cheating will be disqualified.
- For Students:
- Read the questions carefully before answering.
- Do not communicate with others during the exam.
- Do not bring any unauthorized materials (e.g., phones, notes).
- Attempt all questions.
- Submit your exam on time.
Part A: Objective Questions
30 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options (a, b, c, or d)
- Social Studies is the study of ______.
a) animals
b) humans
c) technology
d) cars - An example of a social group is ______.
a) water
b) family
c) trees
d) soil - Resources in the environment include ______.
a) air, land, water
b) plastic, rubber, iron
c) food, games, books
d) chairs, tables, clothes - A ______ group is larger and less personal.
a) primary
b) secondary
c) family
d) friend - The first step in solving a conflict is ______.
a) fighting
b) ignoring
c) talking
d) walking away - Conflict in a group is caused by ______.
a) understanding
b) happiness
c) misunderstanding
d) teamwork - A fire drill prepares students for a ______.
a) party
b) fire outbreak
c) game
d) race - Man influences the environment by ______.
a) sleeping
b) building roads
c) dancing
d) reading - Accidents happen ______.
a) when we are careful
b) when we don’t follow safety rules
c) only at night
d) during playtime - The family is a ______ group.
a) secondary
b) primary
c) school
d) workplace - Social environments include ______.
a) rivers and trees
b) families and friends
c) animals
d) buildings - Safety rules in schools prevent ______.
a) games
b) boredom
c) accidents
d) fights - A misunderstanding between people can lead to ______.
a) happiness
b) conflict
c) joy
d) peace - ______ is a resource found in the environment.
a) Plastic
b) Water
c) Toys
d) Glass - Running in the school hallways can cause ______.
a) laughter
b) accidents
c) games
d) joy - Man affects the environment by ______.
a) preserving it
b) cutting down trees
c) protecting animals
d) saving plants - Fire drills are done to ______ students.
a) scare
b) prepare
c) entertain
d) ignore - ______ groups are small and personal.
a) Secondary
b) Primary
c) School
d) Work - The first step in conflict resolution is ______.
a) fighting
b) talking
c) playing
d) dancing - To prevent accidents, students should ______ in the hallway.
a) run
b) walk
c) skip
d) dance - Social environments help us ______.
a) meet people
b) make food
c) build houses
d) cut trees - Primary groups are ______.
a) large
b) small and close
c) made of strangers
d) factories - A ______ is an unexpected event that causes harm.
a) game
b) conflict
c) accident
d) test - A good way to resolve conflict is to ______.
a) ignore it
b) discuss the problem
c) shout
d) fight - Accidents at home can be prevented by ______.
a) keeping floors dry
b) running around
c) playing with fire
d) shouting - A fire drill is done to practice ______.
a) running
b) escaping from fire
c) dancing
d) singing - An example of a primary social group is ______.
a) family
b) a club
c) a workplace
d) the internet - A conflict can be caused by ______.
a) agreement
b) a lack of communication
c) cooperation
d) friendship - Safety in schools can be achieved by ______.
a) following rules
b) breaking things
c) running
d) fighting - The social environment includes ______.
a) forests
b) friends and family
c) rivers
d) mountains
Part B: Theory Questions
30 Simple Short Answer Questions
- What is Social Studies?
- Give one example of a social group.
- Name two resources in the environment.
- What is a primary group?
- What is a secondary group?
- Mention one cause of conflict in a group.
- What is the first step in solving a conflict?
- How does man influence the environment?
- What is an accident?
- Why do we need safety rules in schools?
- Name one safety rule in school.
- What does a fire drill prepare students for?
- How can accidents at home be prevented?
- Give one example of a secondary social group.
- Why are fire drills important?
- What is conflict?
- What are resources?
- How can conflicts be resolved?
- Why are safety measures important at the workplace?
- What is a social environment?
- Name one effect of conflict in a group.
- How can we take care of the environment?
- Name two ways to avoid accidents in the home.
- What is the role of a mother in the family?
- What is the role of a father in the family?
- How can we maintain safety in schools?
- What is the role of family in society?
- How can safety be ensured in the workplace?
- Name one safety measure at home.
- Why should students not run in school?
Part C: True or False Questions
30 True or False Questions
- Social Studies is the study of people and their environment.
True - The family is a primary social group.
True - Trees and rivers are part of the social environment.
False - Safety rules help prevent accidents.
True - Conflict is always caused by happiness.
False - Fire drills help students prepare for accidents.
True - An accident is always planned.
False - Running in the hallway is a safe practice.
False - Misunderstanding can cause conflicts.
True - The workplace is a primary group.
False - Safety measures are not important at home.
False - Social environments include families and friends.
True - Ignoring conflicts is a good way to solve them.
False - Fire drills are only for fun.
False - The environment is affected by human activities.
True - Walking on wet floors can cause accidents.
True - Family is an example of a secondary group.
False - Primary groups are larger than secondary groups.
False - A school is a social group.
True - Conflicts never happen in social groups.
False - Man influences the environment by building houses.
True - Keeping sharp objects away from children is a good safety practice.
True - Fire drills should be ignored during school hours.
False - Accidents are planned events.
False - Safety measures are important in workplaces.
True - Primary groups are small and close.
True - Conflicts can always be solved by ignoring them.
False - Miscommunication often causes conflicts.
True - Running in hallways is part of school safety rules.
False - Resources in the environment are important for human survival.
True
Part D: Fill-in-the-Gap Questions
30 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions without Options
- ______ is the study of people and their environment.
- The family is a ______ social group.
- Running in the hallway can cause ______.
- A misunderstanding can lead to ______ in a group.
- The ______ group is small and personal.
- Accidents can be prevented by following ______.
- Trees, rivers, and mountains are examples of ______ resources.
- Fire drills prepare students for ______.
- Human activities like cutting down trees affect the ______.
- Wearing helmets at work ensures ______.
- Families and friends are part of our ______ environment.
- Conflicts are caused by ______.
- The first step in solving a conflict is ______.
- Walking carefully on wet floors prevents ______.
- ______ is a social group formed by friends.
- Keeping sharp objects away from children prevents ______.
- Primary social groups are ______ in size.
- Man influences the environment by ______ trees.
- Secondary social groups are ______.
- Conflict can cause ______ in a group.
- Keeping chemicals away from children is a ______ rule.
- A misunderstanding can lead to ______.
- Social environments include ______ and family.
- Fire drills are done in schools for ______.
- Man affects the environment by ______ trees.
- Walking slowly in schools prevents ______.
- Talking calmly can help to resolve ______.
- Keeping children away from fire ensures ______.
- Using tools carefully at work prevents ______.
- Following school rules keeps everyone ______.
This exam content ensures that students are tested on the lessons learned in the term, reinforcing understanding of the subjects.
Social Studies JSS 1 First Term Examination
Section A: Objective Questions
- Which of the following environmental features is man-made?
A. Dam
B. Stream
C. River
D. Lake - Physical environment can be divided into:
A. Artificial and natural
B. Mineral and physical
C. Present and past
D. Physical and social - ___ is the smallest unit of our society?
A. Father
B. Mother
C. Family
D. Uncle - Subjects of study integrated into Social Studies include:
A. Mathematics and Chemistry
B. History and Government
C. English and Physics
D. Biology and Chemistry - People of the same age status and interest are defined as:
A. Clan
B. Family
C. Peer
D. Kindred - A sudden occurrence of danger is an ______
A. Accident
B. Technology
C. Sport
D. Science - Nigeria became a republic in the year:
A. 1963
B. 1965
C. 1975
D. 1981 - Democracy Day in Nigeria is from:
A. May 27th to July 2nd
B. June 12th to May 29th
C. May 29th to June 12th
D. May 29th to June 29th - The idea of Social Studies was first developed in:
A. Canada
B. Russia
C. USA
D. France - Where was the conference to study Social Studies held?
A. South Africa
B. Gambia
C. Nigeria
D. Kenya - The following are bodies involved in the development of Social Studies education except:
A. SOSAN
B. NERDC
C. Nigeria Educational Research
D. NTA - A primary social group has a ______ relationship:
A. Short
B. Severe
C. Tainted
D. Long-lasting - Family members should treat each other with:
A. Disrespect
B. Affection
C. Hatred
D. Harshness - A large family can produce ______ force for the nation:
A. Labour
B. Indolence
C. Integrated
D. Symbolic - The first serious attempt to develop Social Studies for secondary schools in Nigeria was made by the staff of:
A. Comprehensive High School, Aiyetoro
B. Vine Crest College
C. Community High School
D. Command College - A family is a group of people that are closely related by ______ and marriage:
A. Blood
B. Culture
C. Christians
D. Understanding - When was the civil war in Nigeria?
A. 1967-1970
B. 1939-1940
C. 1960-1965
D. 1978-1983 - The National Youth Service Corps was established in:
A. 1987
B. 1973
C. 1970
D. 1956 - Culture can be defined as:
A. Language of the people
B. Festival of the people
C. Total ways of life of people
D. Man resources - The Northern and Southern Protectorates were amalgamated on January 1, 1914 by:
A. Lord Macpherson
B. Sir Hugh Clifford
C. Lord Frederick Lugard
D. None of the above - The most important social group is the:
A. Political party
B. Pressure groups
C. Family
D. Religious group - A modern socialization agent with strong influence on children nowadays is:
A. Mass media
B. Club
C. Religion
D. Teacher - A family which consists of husband, wife, and children is known as:
A. Extended family
B. Biological family
C. Nuclear family
D. Modern farmer - The following are languages spoken in Nigeria by different cultures except:
A. Urhobo
B. Nupe
C. Ibira
D. French - The Eyo festival is usually performed in:
A. Benin
B. Lagos
C. Igbo land
D. Ibadan - The ______ belongs to Yorubaland:
A. Emir
B. Eze
C. Oba
D. Seriki - ______ must be shown to each culture because they are seen as representatives of the gods:
A. Respect
B. Hatred
C. Disrespect
D. Displeasure - A child must ______ the norms and beliefs that exist in the family:
A. Misconceive
B. Misperceive
C. Misinterpret
D. Understand - The mass media include the following except:
A. Radio
B. Television
C. Internet
D. Scope - World Teachers’ Day is celebrated annually on:
A. October 9
B. November 10
C. October 5
D. March 21 - Adopting the culture of other countries in one country is called:
A. Accustoming
B. Trademark
C. Importation
D. Acculturation - Material culture is also known as ______ culture:
A. Intangible
B. Tangible
C. Idleness
D. Inactive - In Nigeria, we have ____ local government councils:
A. 774
B. 767
C. 447
D. 424 - Which of the following is NOT a factor that destroys friendship?
A. Discourage
B. Destroy
C. Disagree
D. Promote - A good friend influences you to:
A. Become a tout
B. Understanding
C. Gossip
D. Bullying - Social Studies defines the environment as:
A. Area occupied by animals
B. Place where man relates with others
C. Place where man cultivates
D. Totality of man’s surroundings - Social Studies can be learned through these means except:
A. Conflict
B. Discussion
C. Observation
D. Research - There are ____ types of environment:
A. 2
B. 5
C. 3
D. 4 - The word ATM stands for:
A. Automated Tech Mass
B. Automated Teller Machine
C. Automated Telling Machine
D. Automating Tallest Mass - The dynamism of culture simply means that culture is:
A. Changing
B. Rigid
C. Static
D. Flexible - The first female vice chancellor in Nigeria was:
A. Prof Grace Alele-Williams
B. Mrs Folake Osem
C. Prof Elafa Acheho
D. Dr Doyin Abiola - Which of the following behaviors is not promoting friendship?
A. Trust
B. Passiveness
C. Forgiveness
D. Aggressiveness - Which of these is not among the similarities among cultures in Nigeria?
A. Extended family system
B. Dress
C. Men are head of the family
D. Subsistence farming - Which of the following is not part of the importance of Social Studies?
A. Becoming violent
B. Respect to culture
C. Molding of characters
D. Cooperation and interdependence - Which of the following is not an agent of socialization?
A. Family
B. School
C. Peer group
D. None - Which of the following is not part of the natural environment?
A. Vegetation
B. Soil
C. Road
D. Weather - Who became the first executive President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 1979?
A. Chief Obafemi Awolowo
B. Chief Ernest Shonekan
C. Alhaji Shehu Shagari
D. Alhaji Tafawa Balewa - ______ is a form of behavior or action that is against the law:
A. Crime
B. Abstinence
C. Security
D. Social - The following are secondary social groups except:
A. Family
B. Political parties
C. Labour unions
D. MBA - The son of your uncle is your:
A. Cousin
B. Niece
C. Nephew
D. Brother
Section B: Theory Questions
1a. What is Social Studies?
1b. Mention the types of Environment.
1c. List three man-made physical environments.
2a. Describe the two types of Family Systems.
2b. Highlight the importance of Social Studies in our society.
2c. Mention two advantages of having a good friend.
3a. Explain the concept of ‘Culture’.
3b. Describe the concept of ‘Acculturation’.
3c. What are the primary social groups in a community?
4a. Define the term ‘Socialization’.
4b. Mention and explain three agents of Socialization.
4c. What are the characteristics of a good family?
5a. Discuss the role of the family in the socialization of a child.
5b. Explain the significance of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nigeria.
5c. How can the mass media influence socialization?
Answers
Section A: Objective Questions
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Section B: Theory Questions
1a. Social Studies is an interdisciplinary subject that examines human relationships and the interaction between individuals and their environment.
1b. The types of Environment are: Physical Environment and Social Environment.
1c. Three man-made physical environments are: Roads, Bridges, and Buildings.
2a. Two types of Family Systems are: Nuclear Family and Extended Family.
2b. Importance of Social Studies includes: Promotes social awareness, Encourages respect for diversity, and Develops responsible citizenship.
2c. Two advantages of having a good friend: Emotional support and Positive influence on behavior.
3a. Culture is the total way of life of people, including their beliefs, customs, and traditions.
3b. Acculturation is the process by which individuals or groups adopt the culture of another group.
3c. Primary social groups include: Family, Peer groups, and Neighbors.
4a. Socialization is the process by which individuals learn and adapt to the norms, values, and practices of their culture.
4b. Three agents of Socialization are: Family, School, and Mass media.
4c. Characteristics of a good family include: Supportive, Loving, and Respectful.
5a. The family plays a crucial role in socializing a child by teaching values, norms, and social skills.
5b. The NYSC promotes national integration, community service, and youth development.
5c. The mass media influences socialization by shaping attitudes, providing information, and reflecting societal norms.