Examination on Civic Education
Class: Primary 4
Term: Second Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is a set of principles that guides our behaviour. (a) Problems (b) Values (c) Nations (d) Duties
2. National values are principles that guide the behaviour of ________. (a) animals (b) citizens (c) plants (d) objects
3. Which of the following is a national value? (a) Disobedience (b) Tribalism (c) Loyalty (d) Ignorance
4. Obedience means to ________. (a) disrespect authority (b) follow instructions (c) argue always (d) be rude
5. Loyalty to one’s nation means ________. (a) betraying it (b) being unfaithful (c) being faithful and committed (d) leaving it
6. Dedication means to give your ________ to a task or purpose. (a) half effort (b) full commitment (c) no attention (d) little time
7. Honesty is about being truthful and ________ in one’s actions. (a) deceptive (b) insincere (c) sincere (d) tricky
8. Contentment refers to being ________ with what one has. (a) unhappy (b) satisfied (c) greedy (d) envious
9. The correct attitude towards work involves ________. (a) laziness and procrastination (b) hard work and diligence (c) cheating and dishonesty (d) complaining constantly
10. All of these are reasons for imbibing good national values except ________. (a) promoting democracy (b) encouraging tribalism (c) ensuring peace (d) upholding human rights
11. Promoting human rights is a benefit of good national values. (a) True (b) False (c) Maybe (d) Not applicable
12. Which of these is NOT a problem caused by the lack of good national values? (a) Ignorance (b) Tribalism (c) Slow economic growth (d) Peace and harmony
13. A nation is defined as people living together in unity under ________. (a) different governments (b) no government (c) one government (d) foreign rule
14. Which of these is a characteristic of a nation? (a) Common territory (b) Different languages (c) Disunity (d) Foreign symbols
15. Which of these is not a common symbol of a nation? (a) National flag (b) National anthem (c) National currency (d) Personal car
16. A nation comprises geo-political zones, states, and ________. (a) villages (b) local government areas (c) markets (d) schools
17. An example of a national value is ________. (a) corruption (b) honesty (c) laziness (d) hatred
18. The main reason for a nation to ensure the welfare of its citizens is to promote ________. (a) poverty (b) suffering (c) well-being (d) sadness
19. Protecting the territorial integrity of a nation means safeguarding its ________. (a) borders (b) citizens’ opinions (c) economy only (d) cultural dances
20. Which of these is not a duty of a nation to its citizens? (a) Providing security (b) Ensuring employment (c) Causing disunity (d) Promoting good health

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

1. (a) Define “values”. (2 marks)
(b) Explain what “national values” mean. (3 marks)
(c) State three reasons why it is important for citizens to imbibe good national values. (3 marks)
(d) Give one example of a national value. (2 marks)

2. (a) What does “loyalty” mean as a national value? (2 marks)
(b) Explain “contentment” in the context of national values. (3 marks)
(c) List two problems that can arise from a lack of good national values in a society. (3 marks)
(d) State one way a good attitude to work benefits the nation. (2 marks)

3. (a) Define what a “nation” is. (2 marks)
(b) List three characteristics of a nation. (3 marks)
(c) Mention two things a nation comprises. (3 marks)
(d) Give one example of a common symbol of a nation. (2 marks)

4. (a) State two major responsibilities of a nation to its citizens. (2 marks)
(b) Explain why providing security is a crucial duty of a nation. (3 marks)
(c) How does a nation ensure the welfare of its citizens? Give two ways. (3 marks)
(d) What does “territorial integrity” mean for a nation? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Values
Question 2 – ✅ (b) citizens
Question 3 – ✅ (c) Loyalty
Question 4 – ✅ (b) follow instructions
Question 5 – ✅ (c) being faithful and committed
Question 6 – ✅ (b) full commitment
Question 7 – ✅ (c) sincere
Question 8 – ✅ (b) satisfied
Question 9 – ✅ (b) hard work and diligence
Question 10 – ✅ (b) encouraging tribalism
Question 11 – ✅ (a) True
Question 12 – ✅ (d) Peace and harmony
Question 13 – ✅ (c) one government
Question 14 – ✅ (a) Common territory
Question 15 – ✅ (d) Personal car
Question 16 – ✅ (b) local government areas
Question 17 – ✅ (b) honesty
Question 18 – ✅ (c) well-being
Question 19 – ✅ (a) borders
Question 20 – ✅ (c) Causing disunity