Examination on Social Studies
Class: Primary 5
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) Tribe (d) Association
2. The concept of marriage is fundamentally a relationship between a man and a ________. (a) Friend (b) Neighbour (c) Woman (d) Relative
3. All of these are members of a nuclear family except ________. (a) Father (b) Mother (c) Children (d) Uncle
4. Which of the following describes the variety of human societies or cultures in a specific region? (a) Cultural assimilation (b) Cultural diversity (c) Cultural fusion (d) Cultural uniformity
5. The main reason for cultural change is ________. (a) Stagnation (b) Tradition (c) Technology (d) Isolation
6. Which of these is NOT a responsibility of a father in a family? (a) Providing financial support (b) Protecting the family (c) Cooking all meals (d) Guiding the children
7. A parent who neglects their children’s education is engaging in ________ parenting. (a) Responsible (b) Poor (c) Good (d) Supportive
8. An example of a common change in culture is ________. (a) Traditional farming methods (b) Dressing style (c) Ancient festivals (d) Ancestral worship
9. The duties of a mother in a family include ________. (a) Nurturing children (b) Providing all income (c) Making all decisions (d) Settling all disputes
10. Which of these is not a factor contributing to poor parenting? (a) Lack of parental guidance (b) Poverty (c) Providing education (d) Parental neglect
11. ________ refers to a shared belief system and practices concerning the divine or spiritual. (a) Politics (b) Economics (c) Religion (d) Science
12. Benefits of responsible parenthood include all the following except ________. (a) Children growing up disciplined (b) Children becoming responsible citizens (c) Children having good education (d) Children growing up without discipline
13. The way of life of a group of people is called ________. (a) Economy (b) Culture (c) Politics (d) Geography
14. In traditional marriage, the payment of ________ is a common practice. (a) Salary (b) Bride price (c) Rent (d) Fine
15. Which of the following is a danger of religious intolerance? (a) Economic growth (b) Social cohesion (c) Conflict and violence (d) National unity
16. A major difference between traditional and modern marriage is the ________. (a) Number of children (b) Involvement of extended family (c) Couple’s age (d) Location of ceremony
17. The correct step in preventing religious intolerance is ________. (a) Promoting hatred (b) Encouraging division (c) Promoting dialogue (d) Ignoring differences
18. Which of these is NOT considered a common religious belief in society? (a) Belief in God (b) Belief in spirits (c) Worship of ancestors (d) Worship of money
19. Responsible parenthood ensures that children grow up to be ________ citizens. (a) Irresponsible (b) Dependent (c) Responsible (d) Rebellious
20. Factors that cause changes in culture include all these except ________. (a) Technology (b) Migration (c) Westernization (d) Strict adherence to old customs

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

1. (a) Define a family. (2 marks)
(b) List any three members of an extended family. (3 marks)
(c) State three duties of a mother in a family. (3 marks)
(d) Give two reasons why unity is important in a family. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is culture? (2 marks)
(b) Explain the term ‘cultural diversity’. (3 marks)
(c) Identify three benefits of cultural diversity in Nigeria. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two factors that can cause changes in culture. (2 marks)

3. (a) Define marriage. (2 marks)
(b) State three differences between traditional and modern marriages. (3 marks)
(c) List three responsibilities of parents towards their children. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two benefits of responsible parenthood. (2 marks)

4. (a) What is religion? (2 marks)
(b) Explain the meaning of religious intolerance. (3 marks)
(c) State three dangers of religious intolerance in a society. (3 marks)
(d) Suggest two ways to prevent or reduce religious intolerance. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Family
Question 2 – ✅ (c) Woman
Question 3 – ✅ (d) Uncle
Question 4 – ✅ (b) Cultural diversity
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Technology
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Cooking all meals
Question 7 – ✅ (b) Poor
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Dressing style
Question 9 – ✅ (a) Nurturing children
Question 10 – ✅ (c) Providing education
Question 11 – ✅ (c) Religion
Question 12 – ✅ (d) Children growing up without discipline
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Culture
Question 14 – ✅ (b) Bride price
Question 15 – ✅ (c) Conflict and violence
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Involvement of extended family
Question 17 – ✅ (c) Promoting dialogue
Question 18 – ✅ (d) Worship of money
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Responsible
Question 20 – ✅ (d) Strict adherence to old customs