Examination Questions Social Studies Jss 1 Second Term Lesson Notes

Week 12: Examination of the Topics Covered This Term

Exam Instructions for Teachers and Students

Instructions for Teachers:

1. Ensure that all students are seated properly before distributing question papers.
2. Explain the exam rules clearly before students begin.
3. Monitor students closely to prevent examination malpractice.
4. Do not allow students to share materials during the exam.
5. Collect all scripts immediately after the time is up.

Instructions for Students:

1. Read all instructions carefully before starting the exam.
2. Answer all questions to the best of your ability.
3. Do not talk, exchange materials, or look at another student’s work.
4. Any form of cheating will lead to disqualification.
5. Submit your answer sheet once the exam time is over.

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Part A: Objective Questions (Fill-in-the-Blank with Options)

Choose the correct answer from the options (a, b, c, or d).

1. Socialization is the process of learning _______.
   a) Cooking
   b) Norms and values
   c) Sports
   d) Traveling

2. The first agent of socialization in a child’s life is the _______.
   a) School
   b) Family
   c) Church
   d) Market

3. Culture refers to the _______ of a group of people.
   a) Weather
   b) Beliefs and customs
   c) Land size
   d) Economy

4. One example of Nigerian cultural similarity is _______.
   a) Use of the English language
   b) Respect for elders
   c) Foreign dance styles
   d) Western dressing

5. The Durbar festival is mostly celebrated in _______.
   a) Kano
   b) Lagos
   c) Enugu
   d) Calabar

6. One way of preserving Nigerian culture is by _______.
   a) Watching foreign movies
   b) Abandoning traditional festivals
   c) Learning indigenous languages
   d) Ignoring customs

7. An example of cultural differences among Nigerians is their _______.
   a) Common dress styles
   b) Different languages
   c) Love for education
   d) Common beliefs

8. The media is an agent of _______.
   a) Destruction
   b) Poverty
   c) Socialization
   d) Pollution

9. One role of elders in cultural preservation is _______.
   a) Teaching traditional values
   b) Introducing new languages
   c) Ignoring traditions
   d) Banning cultural festivals

10. The three major ethnic groups in Nigeria are Yoruba, Igbo, and _______.
    a) Fulani
    b) Ijaw
    c) Kanuri
    d) Tiv

11. Traditional rulers are responsible for _______.
    a) Teaching moral values
    b) Changing cultural practices
    c) Destroying customs
    d) Banning festivals

12. Globalization can lead to _______ of cultural values.
    a) Preservation
    b) Loss
    c) Increase
    d) Improvement

13. Respect for elders is a common cultural _______ in Nigeria.
    a) Belief
    b) Hatred
    c) Ignorance
    d) Division

14. The Eyo festival is celebrated in _______ State.
    a) Kano
    b) Lagos
    c) Ogun
    d) Kaduna

15. Socialization helps people to _______ in society.
    a) Behave properly
    b) Fight
    c) Ignore rules
    d) Reject culture

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Part B: Theory Questions (Short Answer Questions)

Write short answers for the following:

1. What is socialization?
2. List three agents of socialization.
3. Mention two ways in which schools help in socialization.
4. Define culture.
5. Mention three components of culture.
6. Give two similarities among Nigerian cultures.
7. Explain one major cultural difference in Nigeria.
8. Why is cultural preservation important?
9. How can elders help in cultural preservation?
10. List three ways Nigerian culture can be promoted.

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Part C: True or False Questions

1. Socialization helps people to behave properly in society. (True)
2. The media is not an agent of socialization. (False)
3. Culture is the same in all parts of Nigeria. (False)
4. Cultural festivals help to promote cultural preservation. (True)
5. Learning foreign languages helps to protect Nigerian culture. (False)
6. Schools do not play any role in cultural preservation. (False)
7. The Igbo, Hausa, and Yoruba are the three largest ethnic groups in Nigeria. (True)
8. Cultural practices cannot change over time. (False)
9. Traditional rulers play an important role in cultural preservation. (True)
10. Nigeria has only one type of traditional festival. (False)

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Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions

1. _______ is the process of learning social norms and values.
2. The first agent of socialization is the _______.
3. The three major ethnic groups in Nigeria are Yoruba, Igbo, and _______.
4. The Hausa people celebrate the _______ festival.
5. Nigerian culture includes traditional _______ and dress styles.
6. Elders play a role in cultural _______ by passing down customs.
7. The _______ festival is held in Lagos State.
8. Socialization helps people learn the _______ of their society.
9. Traditional rulers help in _______ cultural values.
10. _______ is an important Nigerian cultural value that teaches respect.

This exam covers all the key topics from the term and ensures students review their understanding of Social Studies. Let me know if you need any modifications!