3RD TERM EXAM QUESTIONS PRIMARY 3 CIVIC EDUCATION

THIRD TERM PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION 2021 / 2022

CLASS: PRIMARY 3 SUBJECT: CIVIC EDUCATION

NAME:……………………………………………………………………………………

1. A book that contains the rules and regulations guiding the citizens and government in ruling a country is known as _______ (a) textbook (b) story book (c) constitution 
2. The expression of showing great love for one’s country is known as _____ (a)honesty (b) loyal (c) patriotism 
3. All the following are duties of a citizen to his/her country except ______ (a) tax payment (b) obeying rule and regulations (c) destroying government property
4. All the following are examples of national symbols except ______ (a) food (b) currency (c) the mace 
5. To practice healthy habits, we must ____ ourselves (a) fight (b) discipline (c) beat 
6. It is good to take our bath _______ (a) weekly (b) monthly (c) daily 
7. The Nigerian flag was adopted in ___ at independence (a)1963  (b)1914 (c)1960 
8. In modern toilet _____ is used to flush after use. (a) water (b) paper (c) oil 
9. ______ is the head of the primary school (a) principal (b) headmaster / headmistress (c) provost 
10. _____ and ______ can cause sickness and disease (a) skirt and blouse (b) germs and bacteria (c) food and water 
11. People who love and defend their country are  called _____ (a) patients (b) patriots (c) patriarch 
12. The green and white colour of Nigerian flag represent ________large agricultural resources and peace (b) unity and strength (c) unity and progress 
13. WC means ______ (a) watering can (b) water container (c) water closet 
14. The money spent or used to recognize a particular country is called ______ (a) currency (b) coat of arm (c) constitution
15. The Y shape silver band on the coat of arm represents _______ (a) fertile land (b) river Niger and Benue (c) integrity and dignity 
16. The national anthem has ____ stanza (a) 2  (b) 3 (c) 5
17. The _____ is a statement of oath by the citizen of the nation (a) national hymn (b) national food (c) national pledge 
18. Sickness can be prevented by the following method except _____ (a) regular exercise (b) eating balanced diet (c) eating contaminated food
19. The coat of arm is an essential symbol that stands for ____ and ___ unity and wealth of the nation (a) authority, strength (b) power and justice (c) peace and progress
20. The black shield in the coat of arms stands for _____ (a) fertile land  (b) sand field (c) water logged 
21. The colourful flower at the base represent the ____ of Nigeria (a) brand (b) beauty (c) order 
22. The eagle which is mounted on the black shield stands for ____ (a) strength (b) authority (c) unity 
23. The person or group of persons that acts on behalf of people and backed by law of the nation. (a)  constituted authority (b) British leader (c) confederated  authority 
24. The people chosen in the religious community to lead other people in spiritual matters are called _______ (a) political leaders (b) traditional leaders (c) religious leaders 
25. National symbols are for everybody in a nation? (a) yes  (b) no
26. National symbols exist for a long time? (a) true (b) false 
27. Other symbols are for only individuals, organizations and groups? (a) yes (b) no
28. _____ may not be useful to citizens outside the country. (a) national symbols (b) other symbols (c) national anthem
29. ______ are road demarcation, traffic lights, pedestrian or zebra crossing. (a) highway code (b) decoding (c) motorcycles code 
30. N.O.A. means ____ (a) national organization agency (b) national orientation agency (c) Nigerian organization agency 

Section B

1. (a) What is Patriotism? _________________________________________________
2. (b) Mention two qualities of a patriotic citizen?
3. (a) Give 2 examples of National Symbols? (i) ________________________________
4. (b) Mention 2 Highway Code? (i) __________________________________________
5. (a) List 2 needs for constituted authority? (i) ________________________________
6. (b) List 3 ways of respecting National Symbols?
   • (i) __________________________________________________________________
   • (ii) _________________________________________________________________
   • (iii) ________________________________________________________________
7. (a) Who is a leader? ____________________________________________________
8. (b) List 3 types of leaders? ______________________, ________________________
9.  State 2 differences between National symbols and other symbols? 
10. National Symbols Other Symbols