Revision Question Social Studies Jss 1 Second Term Lesson Notes

Week 11: Revision of All Topics Covered with Review Questions

Part A: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) with Answers

1. What is socialization?

   • Socialization is the process of learning values, behaviors, and norms of society.

2. Why is socialization important?

   • It helps individuals learn how to interact and behave in society.

3. What are the main agents of socialization?

   • Family, school, peer groups, religion, and mass media.

4. How does family influence socialization?

   • Family teaches basic values, language, and morals.

5. What is culture?

   • Culture refers to the beliefs, customs, and traditions of a group of people.

6. What are the major components of culture?

   • Language, customs, dress, religion, and food.

7. What are some features of culture?

   • Culture is learned, shared, and passed from one generation to another.

8. What are some cultural similarities among Nigerians?

   • Respect for elders, traditional festivals, and extended family systems.

9. How do cultural differences exist among Nigerians?

   • Differences in language, food, dress, and traditions.

10. What makes Nigerian culture unique?

    • A blend of diverse traditions, festivals, and languages.

11. Why is cultural preservation important?

    • It helps to maintain national identity and heritage.

12. How can we preserve Nigerian culture?

    • Through education, festivals, museums, and traditional practices.

13. What role do elders play in cultural preservation?

    • They pass down customs, traditions, and stories.

14. How does globalization affect Nigerian culture?

    • It influences people to adopt foreign lifestyles and languages.

15. What is the importance of learning indigenous languages?

    • It helps maintain cultural identity and communication.

16. How does the media affect cultural preservation?

    • It can promote or weaken cultural traditions.

17. What is the impact of traditional festivals on culture?

    • They help to showcase and sustain cultural practices.

18. What is the relationship between culture and socialization?

    • Socialization helps individuals learn and adopt cultural values.

19. Why should younger generations be taught about their culture?

    • To keep traditions alive and maintain identity.

20. What is the role of schools in cultural preservation?

    • Schools teach students about history, language, and customs.

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

1. Socialization is the process of learning _______.
   a) Laws
   b) Norms and values
   c) Politics
   d) Commerce

2. The first agent of socialization a child encounters is the _______.
   a) School
   b) Family
   c) Church
   d) Government

3. A major component of culture is _______.
   a) Weather
   b) Technology
   c) Language
   d) Pollution

4. Culture is _______ from one generation to another.
   a) Destroyed
   b) Passed down
   c) Forgotten
   d) Removed

5. One example of cultural similarity among Nigerians is _______.
   a) Different types of food
   b) Respect for elders
   c) Different religions
   d) Different languages

6. An example of cultural differences among Nigerians is their _______.
   a) Economic status
   b) Common dress styles
   c) Traditional foods
   d) Weather

7. The Argungu Festival is associated with _______ people.
   a) Igbo
   b) Hausa
   c) Yoruba
   d) Itsekiri

8. One way of preserving culture is through _______.
   a) Watching foreign movies
   b) Abandoning traditions
   c) Teaching local customs in schools
   d) Ignoring elders

9. The mass media can serve as an agent of _______.
   a) Socialization
   b) Destruction
   c) Poverty
   d) Unemployment

10. Traditional rulers play a role in preserving culture by _______.
    a) Teaching cultural values
    b) Changing traditions
    c) Stopping cultural practices
    d) Ignoring customs

Part C: Theory Questions (Short Answer Questions)

1. Define socialization.
2. List three agents of socialization.
3. Explain how peer groups influence socialization.
4. What are the components of culture?
5. Mention three features of culture.
6. List two similarities among Nigerian cultures.
7. How do languages contribute to cultural diversity?
8. Give two examples of Nigerian cultural festivals.
9. Why is preserving Nigerian culture important?
10. Mention two ways cultural traditions are passed down.

Part D: True or False Questions

1. Socialization is the process of unlearning cultural values. (False)
2. The media is not an agent of socialization. (False)
3. Culture is dynamic and can change over time. (True)
4. Nigerian culture is the same across all ethnic groups. (False)
5. Music and dance are part of culture. (True)
6. Cultural preservation is unnecessary in modern times. (False)
7. Traditional rulers help in preserving culture. (True)
8. Globalization has no effect on Nigerian culture. (False)
9. Schools play no role in cultural preservation. (False)
10. Respect for elders is a common value among Nigerians. (True)

Part E: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions

1. _______ is the process of learning social values and behaviors.
2. One of the agents of socialization is the _______.
3. The three main ethnic groups in Nigeria are Yoruba, Igbo, and _______.
4. Nigerian culture includes traditional _______ and dress styles.
5. The Durbar Festival is a cultural event of the _______ people.
6. Respecting elders is a sign of _______ in Nigerian culture.
7. Traditional rulers help in the _______ of cultural values.
8. Nigerian food includes pounded yam, amala, and _______.
9. Socialization helps people learn the _______ of their society.
10. The Eyo Festival is held in _______ State.

This revision covers all topics from the term with key review questions. Let me know if you need any adjustments!