First Term Examination Civic Education Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12

Civic Education Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12

Subject: Civic Education
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 12
Age: 10 years
Topic: Examination of Topics Covered


Exam Instructions

For Teachers:

  1. Ensure Fairness: Make sure every student has the same opportunity to succeed. Provide a quiet and distraction-free environment for the exam.
  2. Monitor Closely: Watch students carefully during the exam to prevent any form of cheating. Remind them of the rules.
  3. Clarify Instructions: Before starting the exam, clearly explain the instructions to the students. Make sure they understand what they need to do.
  4. Prohibit Unauthorized Materials: Ensure that students do not use unauthorized materials such as notes, textbooks, or electronic devices during the exam.
  5. Handle Malpractice Seriously: If you suspect any form of cheating, address it immediately according to school policies.

For Students:

  1. Follow Instructions: Listen carefully to the exam instructions and follow them exactly. If you have any questions, ask your teacher before the exam starts.
  2. Avoid Cheating: Do not look at other students’ papers or use any unauthorized materials. Answer the questions on your own.
  3. Manage Your Time: Read each question carefully and manage your time so you can answer all questions.
  4. Stay Calm and Focused: Take deep breaths and stay calm. Focus on the questions and do your best.
  5. Review Your Work: If time allows, review your answers before submitting your exam paper.

Part A: Objective Questions

30 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

  1. Loyalty means being __________ to your family.
    a) Untrustworthy
    b) Faithful
    c) Dishonest
    d) Ignorant
  2. The __________ leadership style allows everyone to contribute to decision-making.
    a) Autocratic
    b) Democratic
    c) Laissez-faire
    d) Charismatic
  3. __________ is a consequence of disloyalty.
    a) Harmony
    b) Conflict
    c) Cooperation
    d) Peace
  4. Home ownership means having your own __________.
    a) Car
    b) House
    c) School
    d) Job
  5. The __________ leadership style involves a leader making decisions alone.
    a) Autocratic
    b) Democratic
    c) Laissez-faire
    d) Participatory
  6. High __________ costs make it hard to buy a home.
    a) Transportation
    b) Food
    c) Housing
    d) Technology
  7. Providing __________ can help people buy homes.
    a) Entertainment
    b) Loans
    c) Gifts
    d) Food
  8. Urbanization increases the demand for __________.
    a) Jobs
    b) Housing
    c) Schools
    d) Parks
  9. Economic instability can make it hard to __________ money.
    a) Spend
    b) Lose
    c) Save
    d) Borrow
  10. A good leader is __________ and fair.
    a) Dishonest
    b) Trustworthy
    c) Lazy
    d) Unkind
  11. The __________ leadership style lets others make decisions.
    a) Charismatic
    b) Democratic
    c) Laissez-faire
    d) Autocratic
  12. Informal settlements are often due to high __________.
    a) Food prices
    b) Housing costs
    c) Technology
    d) Entertainment
  13. The __________ leadership style allows group decision-making.
    a) Autocratic
    b) Democratic
    c) Charismatic
    d) Laissez-faire
  14. Economic challenges include high __________ rates.
    a) Loan
    b) Job
    c) Interest
    d) Food
  15. Financial __________ helps in planning for home ownership.
    a) Sports
    b) Fun
    c) Planning
    d) Gifts
  16. The __________ leadership style involves minimal leader involvement.
    a) Autocratic
    b) Democratic
    c) Laissez-faire
    d) Charismatic
  17. Disloyalty can lead to __________ in relationships.
    a) Trust
    b) Harmony
    c) Conflict
    d) Cooperation
  18. __________ services can be rendered to show loyalty to the school.
    a) Financial
    b) Volunteer
    c) Entertainment
    d) Travel
  19. __________ is a leadership style where the leader makes all decisions.
    a) Autocratic
    b) Laissez-faire
    c) Democratic
    d) Charismatic
  20. A __________ settlement is an unofficial area with inadequate housing.
    a) Formal
    b) Informal
    c) Planned
    d) Developed
  21. The __________ leadership style involves letting others make choices.
    a) Charismatic
    b) Democratic
    c) Laissez-faire
    d) Autocratic
  22. The cost of __________ can affect home ownership.
    a) Food
    b) Loans
    c) Housing
    d) Entertainment
  23. __________ leadership involves group input.
    a) Autocratic
    b) Charismatic
    c) Democratic
    d) Laissez-faire
  24. To improve housing availability, __________ can be provided.
    a) Scholarships
    b) Loans
    c) Jobs
    d) Entertainment
  25. Economic instability affects __________.
    a) Travel
    b) Saving
    c) Sports
    d) Education
  26. Good leaders are known for being __________.
    a) Untrustworthy
    b) Lazy
    c) Honest
    d) Ignorant
  27. The __________ leadership style has the leader making all decisions.
    a) Charismatic
    b) Democratic
    c) Autocratic
    d) Laissez-faire
  28. Informal settlements are often in __________ areas.
    a) Rural
    b) Urban
    c) Suburban
    d) Coastal
  29. __________ is important for achieving home ownership.
    a) Financial planning
    b) Travel
    c) Sports
    d) Entertainment
  30. High __________ can make it hard to afford a home.
    a) Technology
    b) Housing costs
    c) Education
    d) Food

Part B: Theory Questions

30 Short Answer Questions

  1. What is loyalty and why is it important?
  2. Describe two effects of disloyalty.
  3. Name and explain three types of leadership styles.
  4. Why is home ownership challenging for many people in Nigeria?
  5. How can providing loans help people own homes?
  6. What are informal settlements and why do they occur?
  7. List and describe three qualities of a good leader.
  8. How does urbanization affect housing availability?
  9. Explain the role of economic stability in home ownership.
  10. What are the main leadership styles? Describe each one.
  11. How can high housing costs impact families?
  12. What is the difference between democratic and autocratic leadership?
  13. Describe the laissez-faire leadership style.
  14. How can financial planning assist in buying a home?
  15. Explain the impact of disloyalty on personal relationships.
  16. What is the autocratic leadership style?
  17. Why is it important to have a good leader in a community?
  18. Describe a situation where informal settlements might occur.
  19. What are some ways to improve home ownership rates?
  20. How does the democratic leadership style function?
  21. What role does financial planning play in achieving home ownership?
  22. Explain how economic challenges can affect housing.
  23. What are the characteristics of a charismatic leader?
  24. How can providing affordable housing help solve the housing problem?
  25. Why is the laissez-faire leadership style sometimes not effective?
  26. Describe the impact of high housing costs on home ownership.
  27. How can urbanization lead to informal settlements?
  28. What are the advantages of democratic leadership?
  29. How can financial instability affect saving for a home?
  30. What is the role of leadership in solving community issues?

Part C: True or False Questions

30 True or False Questions

  1. True or False: Loyalty strengthens relationships and builds trust.
  2. True or False: Disloyalty always improves relationships.
  3. True or False: The democratic leadership style involves everyone making decisions together.
  4. True or False: Informal settlements are official housing areas approved by the government.
  5. True or False: Financial planning is not necessary for buying a home.
  6. True or False: High housing costs can make it harder for people to own homes.
  7. True or False: The laissez-faire leadership style involves making all decisions alone.
  8. True or False: Urbanization increases the demand for housing.
  9. True or False: Economic instability can help people save money for a home.
  10. True or False: Charismatic leaders are known for their inspiring qualities.
  11. True or False: Informal settlements are a sign of successful urban planning.
  12. True or False: Providing loans can help improve home ownership rates.
  13. True or False: The autocratic leadership style involves group decision-making.
  14. True or False: Disloyalty can have negative effects on relationships and trust.
  15. True or False: Good leaders should be trustworthy and fair.
  16. True or False: The democratic leadership style lets everyone contribute to decisions.
  17. True or False: High housing costs have no impact on home ownership.
  18. True or False: Financial instability can make it difficult to save for a home.
  19. True or False: The laissez-faire leadership style allows others to make decisions.
  20. True or False: Informal settlements often occur in rural areas.
  21. True or False: A good leader is someone who is honest and listens to others.
  22. True or False: Urbanization usually decreases housing demand.
  23. True or False: Financial planning is an important part of achieving home ownership.
  24. True or False: The autocratic leadership style involves minimal group input.
  25. True or False: High housing costs can be addressed by providing affordable loans.
  26. True or False: Charismatic leaders are not effective in motivating others.
  27. True or False: Economic instability can help people afford housing.
  28. True or False: Disloyalty can lead to conflict and broken trust.
  29. True or False: Providing affordable housing can help solve the housing problem.
  30. True or False: The laissez-faire leadership style is also known as participatory

CLASS: PRIMARY 5

SUBJECT: CIVIC EDUCATION

NAME: _______________________________________________________


Section A: Choose the correct answer

  1. ____________ is a physical structure with a roof, doors, and windows
    (a) vehicle (b) house (c) village (d) structure
  2. A house built with mud and raffia as the roof is an example of __________
    (a) modern house (b) completed house (c) traditional house (d) common house
  3. Which of the following is not part of the government’s main services to their people?
    (a) maintenance of law and order (b) provision of social amenities
    (c) provision of ammunitions for the hoodlums (d) provision of jobs for people
  4. Quality of services provided by the government to the people include, except
    (a) bribery (b) accountability (c) transparency (d) openness
  5. _____________ is the process of building or erecting a house
    (a) construction (b) road construction (c) bridge construction (d) house construction
  6. Those ideas and beliefs which guide people’s decisions and actions are called ____
    (a) profits (b) values (c) politics (d) governments
  7. Which of the following is not a value in house construction?
    (a) quality (b) laziness (c) skill (d) hard work
  8. Leadership means
    (a) to lead in a race (b) to be the leader in a fighting competition
    (c) leaders of the ring (d) the office or position which directs and guides other people to do things
  9. The disadvantages of bad leadership include the following except _____
    (a) loss of life and property (b) poor health (c) honesty (d) insecurity
  10. Disasters are of two types, they are
    (a) compound and component (b) street and forest
    (c) natural and unnatural (d) original and fake
  11. The following are causes of natural disasters except one
    (a) heavy rains (b) climate change (c) planting of trees (d) lack of rains
  12. Which of the following is not a right that citizens enjoy?
    (a) right to life (b) freedom of movement (c) right to property (d) right to steal
  13. Payment of taxes and rates are duties and responsibilities of citizens
    (a) True (b) False (c) None of the above (d) all of the above
  14. ________ enables us to know and understand the activities of government and rights of citizens
    (a) civil servant (b) civic center (c) civic education (d) civic house
  15. The color of Nigeria’s National Flag is ______
    (a) white, green, white (b) green, green, white (c) green, white, green (d) white, green, green
  16. Consequences of disloyalty include the following except _____
    (a) corruption (b) failure (c) success (d) external enemies
  17. One of the following is not an evidence of loyalty
    (a) respect (b) arrogance (c) obedience (d) good representation
  18. The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as of December 2017 was
    (a) President Muhammadu Buhari (b) President Goodluck Jonathan
    (c) President Steven Ebere (d) President Ibrahim Babangida
  19. _______ is the executive governor of Lagos State
    (a) His Excellency Akinwunmi Ambode (b) His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu
    (c) His Excellency Raji Fashola (d) His Excellency Stephen Ebere
  20. The green color of Nigeria’s National Flag stands for ______
    (a) agriculture (b) peace (c) food (d) grass
  21. What does the white color in Nigeria’s National Flag represent?
    (a) peace and unity (b) progress (c) strength (d) justice
  22. Which is not a primary function of local government?
    (a) local law enforcement (b) national defense (c) waste management (d) public health
  23. What is the main purpose of civic education?
    (a) to teach math (b) to inform about government and rights
    (c) to improve sports skills (d) to learn foreign languages
  24. Which of these is not a benefit of good leadership?
    (a) development (b) conflict (c) trust (d) respect
  25. Which of the following is a type of traditional house?
    (a) bungalow (b) skyscraper (c) mud house (d) apartment
  26. A leader who serves their people with honesty is said to be __________
    (a) corrupt (b) trustworthy (c) negligent (d) deceitful
  27. Which of these is a sign of bad leadership?
    (a) transparency (b) favoritism (c) fairness (d) accountability
  28. Why is it important for citizens to understand their rights?
    (a) to avoid taxes (b) to improve the economy (c) to participate in governance (d) to change the weather
  29. What is the role of government in education?
    (a) to build houses (b) to provide quality education (c) to cook meals (d) to control media
  30. Who is responsible for enforcing laws in the community?
    (a) teachers (b) police officers (c) doctors (d) farmers

Section B: Answer all questions

  1. Define a house


  2. Mention three types of houses
    (a) _______________________________________________________________
    (b) _______________________________________________________________
    (c) _______________________________________________________________
  3. Explain any three government main services
    (a) _______________________________________________________________
    (b) _______________________________________________________________
    (c) _______________________________________________________________
  4. State two qualities of government services
    (a) _______________________________________________________________
    (b) _______________________________________________________________
  5. Who is a leader?


  6. Mention three disadvantages of bad leadership
    (a) _______________________________________________________________
    (b) _______________________________________________________________
    (c) _______________________________________________________________
  7. Explain the meaning of disaster


  8. Explain the causes of disaster


  9. Explain the meaning of civic education



  10. Give three reasons why we study civic education
    (a) _______________________________________________________________
    (b) _______________________________________________________________
    (c) _______________________________________________________________