Examination on Civic Education
Class: Primary 3
Term: Second Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ are objects or symbols that represent a nation. (a) Local symbols (b) National symbols (c) School symbols
2. The Nigerian national flag has two colours: green and ________. (a) yellow (b) white (c) blue
3. Which of the following is NOT a national symbol? (a) The mace (b) School badge (c) The constitution
4. All of these are ways to respect government property except ________. (a) defacing public walls (b) reporting damage (c) using them carefully
5. The main reason for respecting national symbols is to ________. (a) show disunity (b) show pride in our country (c) make noise
6. The green colour in the Nigerian flag represents ________. (a) peace (b) agriculture and wealth (c) unity
7. Which of these is NOT a way to show respect to elders in the society? (a) Greeting them politely (b) Answering rudely (c) Helping them with tasks
8. The ________ is a book containing rules and laws that govern a country. (a) novel (b) constitution (c) storybook
9. Which of the following is a symbol of constituted authority? (a) A market trader (b) A school prefect (c) The President
10. The mace is a symbol of ________. (a) weakness (b) authority (c) disobedience
11. Which of these actions shows respect for the national currency? (a) Tearing naira notes (b) Writing on naira notes (c) Handling naira notes with care
12. The Nigerian Coat of Arms has a red eagle which signifies ________. (a) strength (b) peace (c) unity
13. Standing at attention when the National Anthem is played is a way to show ________. (a) disrespect (b) respect (c) boredom
14. All of these are examples of government property except ________. (a) public schools (b) private cars (c) government hospitals
15. A symbol that represents a school, like a school badge, is an example of ________. (a) a national symbol (b) an other symbol (c) a foreign symbol
16. The correct step in showing respect to the flag is to ________. (a) step on it (b) salute it when hoisted (c) use it as a towel
17. Respect for traditional leaders is a way of showing respect for ________. (a) our culture (b) foreign customs (c) bad behaviour
18. Which does NOT describe the use of the mace? (a) Symbol of authority (b) Used to call attention (c) Used as a weapon
19. The white colour in the Nigerian flag represents ________. (a) peace and unity (b) wealth (c) strength
20. ________ is an example of a constituted authority. (a) A child (b) The Governor (c) A street hawker

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

1. (a) What are national symbols? (2 marks)
(b) List three examples of national symbols. (3 marks)
(c) State three ways you can show respect for the Nigerian national flag. (3 marks)
(d) Give two reasons why it is important to respect national symbols. (2 marks)

2. (a) Define the term ‘Constitution’. (2 marks)
(b) Mention two uses of the Nigerian Constitution. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the importance of the Mace as a national symbol. (3 marks)
(d) List two examples of constituted authority you know. (2 marks)

3. (a) Describe the Nigerian national flag, stating its colours and their arrangement. (2 marks)
(b) What does the green colour in the Nigerian flag represent? (3 marks)
(c) State three things the Nigerian Coat of Arms signifies. (3 marks)
(d) Why is the national currency (Naira) considered a national symbol? (2 marks)

4. (a) Differentiate between national symbols and other symbols. (2 marks)
(b) Give two examples of ‘other symbols’ that are not national symbols. (3 marks)
(c) List three ways to protect and respect government property. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two ways to show respect for elders in the society. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) National symbols
Question 2 – ✅ (b) white
Question 3 – ✅ (b) School badge
Question 4 – ✅ (a) defacing public walls
Question 5 – ✅ (b) show pride in our country
Question 6 – ✅ (b) agriculture and wealth
Question 7 – ✅ (b) Answering rudely
Question 8 – ✅ (b) constitution
Question 9 – ✅ (c) The President
Question 10 – ✅ (b) authority
Question 11 – ✅ (c) Handling naira notes with care
Question 12 – ✅ (a) strength
Question 13 – ✅ (b) respect
Question 14 – ✅ (b) private cars
Question 15 – ✅ (b) an other symbol
Question 16 – ✅ (b) salute it when hoisted
Question 17 – ✅ (a) our culture
Question 18 – ✅ (c) Used as a weapon
Question 19 – ✅ (a) peace and unity
Question 20 – ✅ (b) The Governor