Examination on Social Studies
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. ________ is a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption. (a) Community (b) Family (c) Village (d) Society
2. Which of the following is an example of a nuclear family member? (a) Uncle (b) Cousin (c) Mother (d) Grandfather
3. All of these are elements of culture except ________. (a) Food (b) Dressing (c) Money (d) Language
4. The payment made by the groom’s family to the bride’s family is called ________. (a) Gift (b) Dowry (c) Ransom (d) Loan
5. Which is NOT a common marriage problem? (a) Infidelity (b) Financial crisis (c) Harmony (d) Divorce
6. A custom is a traditional way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular ________. (a) Individual (b) Group (c) Animal (d) Plant
7. The main reason for preserving culture is to ________. (a) Forget the past (b) Maintain identity (c) Destroy traditions (d) Change history
8. Which of these is not a type of family? (a) Nuclear family (b) Extended family (c) Single-parent family (d) Animal family
9. The correct step in solving marriage problems often involves ________. (a) Ignoring the problem (b) Open communication (c) Blaming others (d) Running away
10. Christianity and Islam are examples of major ________ in Nigeria. (a) Tribes (b) Religions (c) Languages (d) Festivals
11. A person’s father’s brother is typically referred to as an ________. (a) Uncle (b) Cousin (c) Nephew (d) Grandfather
12. Which of the following objects is commonly used for worship in some religions? (a) Television (b) Idol (c) Bicycle (d) Phone
13. Religious tolerance means respecting the ________ of other people. (a) Opinions (b) Homes (c) Beliefs (d) Clothes
14. All of these are ways of preserving culture except ________. (a) Storytelling (b) Museums (c) Festivals (d) Forgetting history
15. A family tree is used to interpret ________. (a) Animal relationships (b) Family relationships (c) Tree growth (d) Building structures
16. Which is NOT a reason for differences in marriage practices across Nigeria? (a) Cultural beliefs (b) Geographical location (c) Individual preferences (d) Climate
17. Marriage problems like infidelity can be resolved through ________. (a) Cheating more (b) Counseling (c) Arguing (d) Separating
18. The definition of religion involves belief in a ________. (a) Science (b) God or gods (c) Money (d) Food
19. Which of these is not an element of culture? (a) Language (b) Dressing (c) Technology (d) Festivals
20. ________ refers to the traditional practices and values passed down through generations. (a) Fashion (b) Culture (c) Science (d) Politics

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions.

Question 1:
(a) Define a nuclear family. (2 marks)
(b) List any three (3) members of an extended family. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the role of culture in marriage practices in Nigeria. (3 marks)
(d) What is a family tree used for? (2 marks)

Question 2:
(a) State two (2) common problems faced in marriage. (2 marks)
(b) Suggest one practical solution to infidelity in a marriage. (3 marks)
(c) List three (3) elements of culture. (3 marks)
(d) Give one example of dressing as an element of Nigerian culture. (2 marks)

Question 3:
(a) Define the term ‘customs’. (2 marks)
(b) Give two (2) reasons why customs and beliefs differ among Nigerian groups. (3 marks)
(c) Describe two (2) ways Nigerians can preserve their culture. (3 marks)
(d) State one importance of museums in preserving culture. (2 marks)

Question 4:
(a) What is religion? (2 marks)
(b) Identify two (2) major religions practiced in Nigeria. (3 marks)
(c) Name two (2) objects used for worship and two (2) places of worship. (3 marks)
(d) Why is religious tolerance important? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) Family
Question 2 – ✅ (c) Mother
Question 3 – ✅ (c) Money
Question 4 – ✅ (b) Dowry
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Harmony
Question 6 – ✅ (b) Group
Question 7 – ✅ (b) Maintain identity
Question 8 – ✅ (d) Animal family
Question 9 – ✅ (b) Open communication
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Religions
Question 11 – ✅ (a) Uncle
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Idol
Question 13 – ✅ (c) Beliefs
Question 14 – ✅ (d) Forgetting history
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Family relationships
Question 16 – ✅ (d) Climate
Question 17 – ✅ (b) Counseling
Question 18 – ✅ (b) God or gods
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Technology
Question 20 – ✅ (b) Culture