Week 7: Mid-Term Assessment and Break

Subject: Social Studies
Class: JSS 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 7
Duration: 1 Hour

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Assessment Components

Part A: Objective Questions (Multiple Choice – 20 Questions)

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

1. Socialization is the process by which individuals learn _______.
   a) Culture
   b) Mathematics
   c) Biology
   d) Geography

2. The family is the _______ agent of socialization.
   a) Last
   b) First
   c) Second
   d) Unimportant

3. Which of the following is NOT an agent of socialization?
   a) School
   b) Family
   c) Government
   d) Mass media

4. The process of learning societal norms, values, and traditions is called _______.
   a) Socialization
   b) Colonization
   c) Assimilation
   d) Urbanization

5. An example of a primary agent of socialization is _______.
   a) Family
   b) Newspaper
   c) Television
   d) The Internet

6. Which of these is a feature of culture?
   a) It is inherited
   b) It is learned
   c) It does not change
   d) It is biological

7. Language, customs, and traditions are components of _______.
   a) Science
   b) Culture
   c) Economy
   d) Politics

8. A cultural practice common to all Nigerians is _______.
   a) Traditional marriage
   b) Speaking one language
   c) Eating foreign food
   d) Wearing Western clothes

9. The main difference between Nigerian cultures is in their _______.
   a) Food, dressing, and language
   b) Blood group
   c) Religion only
   d) Eye color

10. Which of these is an example of material culture?
    a) Values
    b) Beliefs
    c) Language
    d) Clothing

11. Which of the following is a festival celebrated in Nigeria?
    a) Christmas
    b) Durbar
    c) Independence Day
    d) Valentine’s Day

12. Which of these is an effect of socialization?
    a) It teaches people how to behave in society
    b) It makes people fight
    c) It stops education
    d) It leads to isolation

13. Which of these is NOT a way to preserve Nigerian culture?
    a) Learning local languages
    b) Promoting foreign cultures
    c) Celebrating traditional festivals
    d) Teaching young people about traditions

14. The differences in food, dressing, and traditions among Nigerians show _______.
    a) Cultural similarity
    b) Cultural diversity
    c) Economic problems
    d) Educational differences

15. _______ is the belief and way of life of a group of people.
    a) Socialization
    b) Culture
    c) Environment
    d) Civilization

16. The mass media helps socialization through _______.
    a) Television and radio programs
    b) Textbooks alone
    c) Only classroom teaching
    d) Keeping silent about culture

17. An example of non-material culture is _______.
    a) Clothes
    b) Cars
    c) Values
    d) Buildings

18. Nigerian traditional rulers play an important role in _______.
    a) Preserving culture
    b) Destroying customs
    c) Changing history
    d) Colonization

19. What is an effect of globalization on Nigerian culture?
    a) It has helped spread Nigerian music worldwide
    b) It has made everyone stop speaking local languages
    c) It has reduced the importance of socialization
    d) It has eliminated traditional beliefs

20. Nigerian traditional food includes _______.
    a) Jollof Rice
    b) Pizza
    c) Pasta
    d) Burgers

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Part B: Theory Questions (Short Answer – 20 Questions)

1. Define socialization.
2. List two primary agents of socialization.
3. Explain how the family helps in socialization.
4. Mention three agents of socialization apart from family.
5. What is culture?
6. Identify two similarities in Nigerian culture.
7. List two examples of traditional Nigerian food.
8. Mention two features of culture.
9. Give two examples of material culture.
10. Explain one way social media helps in promoting Nigerian culture.
11. What is the importance of preserving culture?
12. Mention two effects of socialization.
13. Give two examples of cultural differences in Nigeria.
14. What role do traditional rulers play in preserving culture?
15. Explain how globalization affects Nigerian culture.
16. Mention two ways young people can preserve Nigerian culture.
17. Name two cultural festivals celebrated in Nigeria.
18. How does education help in cultural preservation?
19. List two differences between material and non-material culture.
20. Mention one way government can help in promoting Nigerian culture.

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Part C: True or False Questions (20 Questions)

Write True or False for the following statements.

1. Socialization begins at school.
2. Culture is inherited from parents.
3. The media is an agent of socialization.
4. All Nigerians speak the same language.
5. Culture includes both material and non-material aspects.
6. The government has no role in preserving Nigerian culture.
7. Traditional festivals help in promoting culture.
8. Western influence has affected Nigerian dressing styles.
9. Family is the first agent of socialization.
10. All aspects of Nigerian culture are disappearing.
11. Music is a part of culture.
12. Food is an example of non-material culture.
13. Schools teach socialization through rules and interactions.
14. Every country has a unique culture.
15. Cultural diversity means everyone has the same culture.
16. Traditional rulers have no role in society.
17. Learning about Nigerian culture helps in national unity.
18. Cultural preservation means keeping only old traditions.
19. Jollof Rice is a Nigerian traditional dish.
20. Nigerian culture is influenced by foreign cultures.

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Part D: Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (20 Questions – No Options)

1. The process of learning societal norms and values is called _______.
2. _______ is the first agent of socialization.
3. The major types of socialization are _______ and _______.
4. _______ is an example of a Nigerian cultural festival.
5. The Igbo, Yoruba, and Hausa have _______ cultural practices.
6. The government preserves culture by establishing _______.
7. _______ are objects that represent material culture.
8. _______ and _______ are examples of non-material culture.
9. The process of spreading culture globally is called _______.
10. _______ is a way people express their cultural identity through sound.
11. Learning about culture in schools is called _______.
12. _______ is an example of Nigerian traditional attire.
13. Cultural differences include variations in _______ and _______.
14. _______ is an important effect of socialization.
15. The process of teaching children cultural values is called _______.
16. _______ helps preserve history and traditions.
17. Socialization helps people learn how to _______ in society.
18. Nigerian traditional rulers include _______ and _______.
19. _______ is a way social media helps cultural promotion.
20. Traditional Nigerian foods include _______ and _______.

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