Social Studies Primary 4 First Term Examination

Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 12
Age: 9 years

Exam Instructions

For Teachers:

Ensure a Fair Environment: Set up the exam room so that all students have equal access to resources. Avoid any distractions.
Clear Instructions: Clearly explain the instructions for each part of the exam to the students before they start.
Monitor Closely: Supervise students throughout the exam to prevent any form of cheating or malpractice.
Provide Assistance: If a student has any questions, answer them clearly and fairly without giving away answers.
Collect Papers Properly: Collect all exam papers at the end of the exam session to ensure no papers are missing.

For Students:

Read Instructions Carefully: Make sure to read all the instructions before you start answering the questions.
Work Neatly: Write your answers clearly and neatly.
Do Your Own Work: Do not copy from others. Answer the questions based on what you know.
Stay Focused: Concentrate on your work and avoid talking to your classmates.
Manage Your Time: Use your time wisely to ensure you complete all sections of the exam.

Part A: Objective Questions

A family usually includes parents and ____.
a) Neighbors
b) Friends
c) Children
d) Teachers
Marriage helps in forming a ____.
a) Community
b) Family
c) Business
d) Club
Different cultures have ____.
a) The same traditions
b) Unique traditions
c) No traditions
d) Few traditions
One way to preserve culture is by ____.
a) Ignoring traditions
b) Practicing customs
c) Forgetting history
d) Avoiding celebrations
Religion often includes ____.
a) Rituals
b) Random activities
c) Games
d) Shopping
In Nigeria, religious practices include ____.
a) Daily meetings
b) Prayers and festivals
c) Regular shopping
d) Work tasks
The cross is a symbol of ____.
a) Islam
b) Christianity
c) Buddhism
d) Hinduism
Understanding religious similarities can ____.
a) Create conflicts
b) Promote harmony
c) Increase misunderstandings
d) Decrease respect
Sacred texts help by ____.
a) Providing entertainment
b) Offering guidelines
c) Giving random facts
d) Suggesting recipes
The crescent moon is a symbol of ____.
a) Christianity
b) Judaism
c) Islam
d) Buddhism
Marriage problems can be solved by ____.
a) Ignoring them
b) Seeking help
c) Increasing arguments
d) Avoiding discussion
Cultural preservation involves ____.
a) Forgetting traditions
b) Celebrating traditions
c) Ignoring customs
d) Discarding practices
A common feature of many religions is ____.
a) Ignoring moral values
b) Teaching respect and kindness
c) Avoiding prayers
d) Disregarding customs
Religious festivals often ____.
a) Isolate communities
b) Celebrate beliefs
c) Ignore traditions
d) Increase conflicts
Different cultures have ____.
a) The same practices
b) Unique practices
c) No customs
d) Limited traditions
A family is often made up of ____.
a) Only parents
b) Only children
c) Parents and children
d) Neighbors and friends
The role of sacred texts is to ____.
a) Provide entertainment
b) Offer guidelines
c) Suggest random activities
d) Ignore teachings
Understanding similarities among religions helps in ____.
a) Creating conflicts
b) Promoting respect
c) Avoiding discussions
d) Increasing misunderstandings
The cross symbol is used in ____.
a) Judaism
b) Islam
c) Christianity
d) Hinduism
Marriage often ____.
a) Creates conflicts
b) Builds relationships
c) Isolates individuals
d) Avoids family life
Cultural practices are often ____.
a) Similar everywhere
b) Unique to each culture
c) Non-existent
d) Unimportant
Religious practices include ____.
a) Only festivals
b) Prayers and rituals
c) Random activities
d) Daily chores
The role of festivals is to ____.
a) Isolate people
b) Celebrate beliefs
c) Ignore traditions
d) Increase conflicts
Religion in Nigeria often includes ____.
a) Only social gatherings
b) Prayers and festivals
c) Only work tasks
d) Regular meetings
Cultural preservation helps in ____.
a) Forgetting traditions
b) Celebrating and sharing traditions
c) Ignoring customs
d) Avoiding celebrations
A common value in many religions is ____.
a) Anger
b) Kindness
c) Greed
d) Laziness
Understanding religious practices can ____.
a) Promote respect
b) Increase misunderstandings
c) Decrease harmony
d) Avoid discussions
The crescent moon is associated with ____.
a) Christianity
b) Judaism
c) Islam
d) Buddhism
Marriage problems can be addressed by ____.
a) Ignoring issues
b) Open communication
c) Avoiding discussions
d) Increasing conflicts
A family consists of ____.
a) Only parents
b) Only children
c) Parents and children
d) Friends and neighbors

Part B: Theory Questions

What roles do family members play?
- They help with daily tasks, provide emotional support, and care for each other.
Why is marriage important?
- It forms the basis of family life and relationships.
Name a way to preserve culture.
- Practice and share traditions with others.
What is one common practice in many religions?
- Praying or worshiping.
Give an example of a religious festival.
- Christmas or Eid.
What is the purpose of sacred texts in religion?
- They guide followers’ beliefs and practices.
Why do different cultures have unique traditions?
- Due to their different histories and experiences.
How can understanding religious similarities help people?
- It promotes respect and reduces conflicts.
What does the crescent moon symbolize in Islam?
- It is a religious symbol.
How can marriage problems be resolved?
- Through open communication and seeking help.
What is the role of cultural festivals?
- They celebrate and promote cultural traditions.
What does the cross symbolize in Christianity?
- It represents the Christian faith.
Name one benefit of cultural preservation.
- It helps keep traditions alive for future generations.
What are some common values taught by many religions?
- Kindness, honesty, and respect.
Why is it important to understand different religious practices?
- To promote harmony and respect among different faiths.
What is one way to show respect for other cultures?
- Learn about and appreciate their traditions.
How are sacred texts used in religious practice?
- They provide guidance and teachings.
What is a common feature of religious festivals?
- They involve communal gatherings and celebrations.
Why do different cultures exist?
- Because of varied histories and experiences.
What does the cross represent in Christianity?
- It is a symbol of faith and sacrifice.
How do festivals help communities?
- They bring people together and celebrate shared beliefs.
Name one way to avoid marriage problems.
- Maintain open communication with your partner.
What role do family members play in daily life?
- They support each other and contribute to household activities.
How can cultural practices be passed down?
- By teaching and practicing them with younger generations.
What does the crescent moon symbolize?
- It is a symbol in Islam.
Why are sacred texts important in religion?
- They offer moral and spiritual guidance.
What is a common practice during religious festivals?
- Participating in rituals and celebrations.
How can understanding religious similarities promote peace?
- It fosters mutual respect and understanding.
Why is marriage considered a key part of family life?
- It creates family bonds and relationships.
How can we preserve cultural traditions?
- By actively practicing and sharing them with others.

Part C: True or False Questions

Families consist of only parents.
- False
Marriage helps in forming a community.
- True
Cultural practices are the same everywhere.
- False
Religious festivals are celebrated with joy and respect.
- True
The crescent moon symbolizes Christianity.
- False
Sacred texts are used to guide religious practices.
- True
Ignoring cultural traditions helps in preservation.
- False
Religious festivals are only about food and fun.
- False
The cross is a symbol of Islam.
- False
Marriage problems can be solved by open communication.
- True
Different cultures have unique traditions.
- True
Understanding religious differences can increase conflicts.
- False
The crescent moon is a symbol in Hinduism.
- False
Families are made up of parents and children.
- True
Religious practices include only festivals.
- False
Cultural preservation involves forgetting traditions.
- False
Sacred texts are random stories.
- False
The cross is a symbol of Christianity.
- True
Religious festivals are not important in many cultures.
- False
Marriage helps in building relationships.
- True
The crescent moon is related to Islamic traditions.
- True
Cultural practices are the same across different cultures.
- False
Religion in Nigeria includes prayers and festivals.
- True
Ignoring religious practices helps in understanding them.
- False
Religious festivals celebrate beliefs and values.
- True
Families consist of only children.
- False
Sacred texts are not used in religious teachings.
- False
Different cultures do not have unique customs.
- False
Understanding religious similarities promotes harmony.
- True
Marriage problems are best solved by avoiding communication.
- False

FIRST TERM EXAMINATION

CLASS: PRIMARY 4

SUBJECT: SOCIAL STUDIES

NAME:…………………………

1.) A group of people related by blood, marriage and adoption is known as ____

(a) family (b) country (c) friends

2.) There are _____________ types of family (a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 4

3.) ______________ family consists of father, mother and the children

(a) extended family (b) cultural family (c) nuclear family

4.) The family that consist of father, children and all those related to them by blood like grandfather is known as _____ (a) extended family (b) nuclear family (c) cultural family

5.) The fathers of our father and mother are called ____ (a) uncles (b) grandfathers (c) nephews

6.) The children of our uncles and aunts are called _____ (a) nephew (b) niece (c) cousins

7.) A legal union between a responsible man and woman is referred to as ____

(a) marriage (b) friendship (c) dating

8.) There are _______________ types of family (a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 2

9.) The type of marriage that consists of a man and a woman is known as _____

(a) polygamy (b) polyandry (c) monogamy

10.) _______________ is when a man marries more than one wife

(a) polygamy (b) monogamy (c) polyandry

11.) _____________ is fundamental in marriage (a) hatred (b) love (c) misunderstanding

12.) _______________ is the total way of life of the people (a) marriage (b) courtship (c) culture

13.) ________________ is very important to life (a) food (b) hatred (c) quarrel

14.) Argungun fishing festival is celebrated in ___ (a) Ogun State (b) Kebbi State (c) Ekiti State

15.) Eyo festival is celebrated in which parts of Lagos State (a) Ikorodu (b) Epe (c) Lagos Island

16.) ______________ are events celebrated to mark a special thing or activity in the community

(a) festivals (b) carnivals (c) culture

17.) Yam festival is celebrated in ______________ (a) Niger State (b) Imo State (c) Edo State

18.) ______________ is the belief, faith and worship in the existence of God

(a) marriage (b) culture (c) religion

19.) There are _______________ types of religion (a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 5

20.) Ojude Oba is celebrated in _________ (a) mushin (b) Ijebu Ode (c) Abeokuta

MEMBERS OF A FAMILY

Marriage Practices in Nigeria

Culture

Section B: Instruction: Attempt all the questions

1.) What is family? ________________

b.) Mention two types of family