Mid Term Test Social Studies Primary 5 Second Term Lesson Notes

Social Studies Primary 5 Second Term – Week 7 Mid-Term Test

Topics Covered:

1. Leadership
2. Organization and Cooperation
3. Resources Preservation
4. Causes of Poor Savings
5. Resources Development
6. Resources Distribution
7. Employment
8. Wages and Income
9. Communication
10. Land Transportation
11. National Water Supply

Week 7 Mid-Term Assessment

Part A: Objective Questions (Multiple Choice)

Choose the correct answer for each question.

1. Leadership is best described as the ability to ______.
   a) Follow others
   b) Make money
   c) Influence and guide others
   d) Ignore responsibilities

2. An example of a leader in a community is a ______.
   a) Carpenter
   b) Farmer
   c) Traditional ruler
   d) Trader

3. Which of the following is an example of cooperation?
   a) Fighting with friends
   b) Helping others to achieve a common goal
   c) Ignoring teamwork
   d) Refusing to share resources

4. Resources preservation means ______.
   a) Using resources wastefully
   b) Keeping resources for future use
   c) Selling all resources immediately
   d) Ignoring natural resources

5. A major cause of poor savings is ______.
   a) High income
   b) Proper budgeting
   c) Spending too much money
   d) Financial planning

6. One way to develop resources is by ______.
   a) Wasting them
   b) Investing in education and technology
   c) Ignoring their value
   d) Destroying natural reserves

7. The distribution of resources means ______.
   a) Keeping them in one place
   b) Sharing them among people
   c) Hiding them from others
   d) Wasting them

8. Employment provides individuals with ______.
   a) Stress
   b) Income and financial security
   c) More free time
   d) Nothing important

9. Wages and income are important because they help people to ______.
   a) Spend money carelessly
   b) Save and invest for the future
   c) Avoid working hard
   d) Become lazy

10. A common means of communication today is ______.
    a) Using smoke signals
    b) Sending letters by pigeons
    c) Mobile phones and the internet
    d) Ignoring messages

11. Which of the following is a means of land transportation?
    a) Airplane
    b) Ship
    c) Train
    d) Submarine

12. National water supply is important because ______.
    a) It wastes water
    b) It provides clean water to people
    c) It pollutes the environment
    d) It is not useful

Part B: Theory Questions (Short Answer)

1. Define leadership in your own words.
2. List three qualities of a good leader.
3. Explain the meaning of cooperation and give an example.
4. What is the importance of preserving resources?
5. Mention two causes of poor savings.
6. How can a country develop its resources?
7. Why is it important to distribute resources fairly?
8. List three benefits of having a job.
9. Define the term “wages.”
10. Explain why communication is important in daily life.
11. What are two examples of land transportation?
12. How does the national water supply benefit people?
13. Mention one modern and one traditional means of communication.
14. Why is saving money important for the future?
15. What is the difference between income and wages?
16. Give two examples of cooperation in the family.
17. How does poor financial planning affect savings?
18. Explain the role of technology in communication.
19. Why should people use water wisely?
20. Mention two ways of improving employment opportunities in a country.

Part C: True or False Questions

1. A good leader should be selfish. (False)
2. Cooperation helps in achieving common goals. (True)
3. Resources preservation means using resources carelessly. (False)
4. Poor savings can be caused by spending too much money. (True)
5. Distributing resources fairly can reduce poverty. (True)
6. A person who has a job earns wages or salary. (True)
7. Communication is not important in society. (False)
8. Trains and buses are examples of air transportation. (False)
9. Clean water supply is essential for healthy living. (True)
10. Every leader must have good communication skills. (True)
11. It is better to spend all your income rather than save. (False)
12. Saving money helps people in times of emergency. (True)
13. Poor employment opportunities can lead to poverty. (True)
14. Modern communication methods include emails and social media. (True)
15. A good road network is important for land transportation. (True)
16. Leadership has no effect on the success of a community. (False)
17. Having a job helps people meet their daily needs. (True)
18. Land transportation includes boats and ships. (False)
19. Every country must have a clean water supply system. (True)
20. Poor savings habits lead to financial security. (False)

Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions

1. A good leader must have the ability to ______ others.
2. ______ means working together to achieve a common goal.
3. ______ is the act of keeping resources safe for future use.
4. Spending money carelessly is one of the causes of ______.
5. A country can develop its resources by investing in ______.
6. The fair sharing of resources among people is called ______.
7. Employment allows individuals to earn ______.
8. ______ refers to the money people earn from their jobs.
9. One modern means of communication is ______.
10. A train is an example of ______ transportation.
11. National water supply ensures people have access to ______ water.
12. A good leader should always be ______ and responsible.
13. ______ helps people stay informed and connected.
14. Wasting money instead of saving can lead to ______.
15. A person who is paid daily for work receives ______.
16. A traditional means of communication is ______.
17. Poor savings habits can lead to financial ______.
18. The movement of people and goods on land is called ______.
19. A well-maintained road network improves ______.
20. Every community needs clean ______ to survive.

This assessment will help evaluate students’ understanding of the topics covered in the mid-term. It includes a mix of question formats to test knowledge, comprehension, and critical thinking skills.