Understanding Marriage, Family, and Culture in Social Studies

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options

1.) _______ is the legal union of a man and a woman to become husband and wife.
(a) Family
(b) Marriage
(c) Relationship
(d) Divorce

2.) The smallest social unit in a community is the _______.
(a) School
(b) Family
(c) Government
(d) Society

3.) _______ is the act of using drugs without a doctor’s prescription.
(a) Drug Use
(b) Drug Abuse
(c) Drug Addiction
(d) Drug Treatment

4.) A family that consists of one man and one woman is called _______.
(a) Polygamous
(b) Monogamous
(c) Extended
(d) Nuclear

5.) _______ marriage is between people from different ethnic groups.
(a) Intra-ethnic
(b) Inter-ethnic
(c) Polyethnic
(d) Monoethnic

6.) _______ marriage is between people from the same ethnic group.
(a) Intra-ethnic
(b) Inter-ethnic
(c) Interracial
(d) Mixed

7.) Social Studies is the study of _______ and his environment.
(a) Nature
(b) Man
(c) Plants
(d) Animals

8.) _______ is the lowest point between two hills.
(a) Mountain
(b) Valley
(c) River
(d) Desert

9.) The head of the family is usually the _______.
(a) Teacher
(b) Mother
(c) Father
(d) Child

10.) _______ is the way of life of a people, including their customs, traditions, and beliefs.
(a) Culture
(b) Religion
(c) Profession
(d) Education

11.) Nigeria became a Republic on _______.
(a) October 1st, 1960
(b) October 1st, 1953
(c) October 1st, 1963
(d) October 1st, 1970

12.) The place of worship for Muslims is called a _______.
(a) Church
(b) Mosque
(c) Temple
(d) Shrine

13.) Democracy Day in Nigeria is celebrated on _______ of every year.
(a) 29th May
(b) 1st May
(c) 27th May
(d) 10th June

14.) The _______ government is known as the government at the grassroots level.
(a) Federal
(b) Local
(c) State
(d) National

15.) _______ refers to the way people communicate with each other.
(a) Transportation
(b) Communication
(c) Education
(d) Relationship

15 FAQs (Class Activity Discussion)

1.) What is marriage?
Marriage is the legal union of a man and a woman to become husband and wife.

2.) What is a family?
A family is a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption who live together and share responsibilities.

3.) What is drug abuse?
Drug abuse is the act of using drugs without a doctor’s prescription, which can harm the body and mind.

4.) What does inter-ethnic marriage mean?
Inter-ethnic marriage is when people from different ethnic groups get married.

5.) What does intra-ethnic marriage mean?
Intra-ethnic marriage is when people from the same ethnic group get married.

6.) Why is culture important?
Culture is important because it helps people understand each other’s way of life, traditions, and beliefs.

7.) What is communication?
Communication is the exchange of information between people through speaking, writing, or other means.

8.) What is transportation?
Transportation is the movement of people or goods from one place to another.

9.) What are the benefits of inter-ethnic marriages?
Inter-ethnic marriages help in creating unity, understanding different cultures, and promoting diversity.

10.) What are the disadvantages of inter-ethnic marriages?
Disadvantages include possible misunderstandings due to cultural differences and family disagreements.

11.) What is the role of a father in a family?
The father is typically the head of the family, providing guidance, support, and protection.

12.) What is the difference between a valley and a mountain?
A valley is a low area between two hills or mountains, while a mountain is a large landform that rises significantly above the surrounding land.

13.) What does ‘culture’ include?
Culture includes language, religion, food, music, dance, and other customs that make up the identity of a group of people.

14.) Why is Democracy Day celebrated in Nigeria?
Democracy Day is celebrated in Nigeria to mark the transition to democratic rule.

15.) What is the importance of social studies?
Social studies helps us understand the world, our society, and how people interact with each other and the environment.

10 Evaluation Questions

1.) What is marriage?

2.) Define family and give two examples of family structures.

3.) What is drug abuse, and why is it harmful?

4.) Explain the term inter-ethnic marriage.

5.) What are the main differences between intra-ethnic and inter-ethnic marriages?

6.) What is the role of a father in a family?

7.) List two advantages of inter-ethnic marriages.

8.) What does communication mean?

9.) What is transportation, and why is it important in society?

10.) What is the meaning of culture, and why is it important to a society?