Examination on Cultural And Creative Arts
Class: JSS 2
Term: Second Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is the repetition of a design or motif. (a) Colour (b) Pattern (c) Texture (d) Shape
2. Which of the following is a common material used in traditional bead production? (a) Plastic (b) Glass (c) Rubber (d) Foam
3. The process of creating decorative items using small objects like beads is called ________. (a) Painting (b) Drawing (c) Beadwork (d) Sculpting
4. All of these are types of patterns except ________. (a) Mirror repeat (b) Diamond repeat (c) Simple repeat (d) Spiral repeat
5. Which of these is NOT a tool used in beadwork? (a) Needle (b) Pliers (c) Hammer (d) Thread
6. An example of a natural source for pattern inspiration is ________. (a) Buildings (b) Textiles (c) Leaves (d) Machines
7. The main reason for creating patterns in art is to ________. (a) make noise (b) add visual interest (c) hide objects (d) create confusion
8. The correct step in stringing beads is to pass the thread through the bead’s ________. (a) surface (b) hole (c) edge (d) tip
9. Which of these is not a characteristic of a pattern? (a) Repetition (b) Variation (c) Randomness (d) Order
10. A design that repeats exactly as it is, side by side, is known as a ________ repeat pattern. (a) half-drop (b) simple (c) brick (d) random
11. Beadwork is primarily used to create items that are ________. (a) functional (b) decorative (c) edible (d) noisy
12. Traditional bead production in Nigeria often involves the use of ________. (a) synthetic beads (b) plastic beads (c) natural materials (d) metal beads
13. To cut beading wire or thread, a beadwork artist would typically use ________. (a) hammer (b) chisel (c) scissors (d) paintbrush
14. Patterns can be found in ________. (a) music only (b) art only (c) nature and art (d) science only
15. The arrangement of elements in a repeated or regular sequence is the definition of a ________. (a) colour (b) texture (c) pattern (d) form
16. Which of the following is a technique used in beadwork design? (a) Weaving (b) Painting (c) Drawing (d) Sculpting
17. A pattern where the motif is flipped horizontally or vertically is called a ________ repeat. (a) simple (b) brick (c) mirror (d) half-drop
18. Materials like coral, seeds, and animal bones can be used in ________ bead production. (a) modern (b) traditional (c) industrial (d) plastic
19. What is the primary purpose of a needle in beadwork? (a) To cut thread (b) To hold beads (c) To string beads (d) To melt beads
20. Which element is essential for a design to be considered a pattern? (a) Bright colours (b) Repetition (c) Large size (d) Abstract shapes
21. The term “motif” in pattern design refers to the basic ________ that is repeated. (a) colour (b) shape (c) element (d) texture
22. When designing a pattern, inspiration from clouds is an example of a ________ source. (a) artificial (b) man-made (c) natural (d) synthetic
23. Beadwork is an ancient craft practiced in many ________ cultures. (a) modern (b) Western (c) African (d) industrial
24. A tool used to open and close jump rings in beadwork is the ________. (a) hammer (b) plier (c) screwdriver (d) ruler
25. Which of these is a common decorative item made through beadwork? (a) Furniture (b) Clothing (c) Jewelry (d) Buildings
26. The repetition of shapes, lines, or colours in an artwork creates ________. (a) chaos (b) pattern (c) silence (d) emptiness
27. A pattern where the repeat unit is offset by half its height in alternating rows is a ________ repeat. (a) simple (b) half-drop (c) mirror (d) diamond
28. To ensure the beads are securely held together, a strong ________ is crucial in beadwork. (a) glue (b) wire (c) thread (d) ribbon
29. Which of the following is NOT typically a component of a beadwork project? (a) Clasp (b) Earring hook (c) Beading loom (d) Paintbrush
30. The aesthetic appeal of a pattern is largely due to its ________. (a) randomness (b) predictability (c) dullness (d) complexity
31. Traditional Nigerian beadwork often uses beads made from ________. (a) plastic bottles (b) recycled paper (c) glass or stone (d) rubber tires
32. What is the function of a stopper bead in stringing? (a) To add colour (b) To prevent beads from falling off (c) To make the design complex (d) To clean the thread
33. An example of a non-natural source for pattern inspiration could be ________. (a) clouds (b) water ripples (c) geometric shapes (d) animal prints
34. The term “bead” refers to a small, often rounded object with a ________ for stringing. (a) flat surface (b) sharp point (c) hole (d) rough texture
35. Which aspect of pattern design contributes to its rhythmic quality? (a) Its colour scheme (b) Its texture (c) Its repetition (d) Its size
36. Beadwork can be used to adorn ________. (a) only humans (b) only animals (c) humans and objects (d) only buildings
37. What is a “seed bead”? (a) A bead shaped like a seed (b) A very small bead (c) A bead made from a seed (d) A bead for planting
38. The skill of beadwork requires patience and attention to ________. (a) speed (b) detail (c) loudness (d) improvisation
39. A pattern that uses a diamond shape as its repeating unit is called a ________ repeat. (a) simple (b) brick (c) mirror (d) diamond
40. The final step in completing a strung beadwork piece typically involves ________. (a) painting it (b) adding a clasp (c) melting the beads (d) polishing it

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

1. (a) Define “pattern” in art. (2 marks)
(b) List three different types of patterns. (3 marks)
(c) Identify two natural sources of inspiration for creating patterns. (3 marks)
(d) State one main reason why artists create patterns. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is beadwork? (2 marks)
(b) Mention three common materials used in traditional bead production. (3 marks)
(c) List three essential tools used by a beadwork artist. (3 marks)
(d) Describe a basic step in the process of stringing beads. (2 marks)

3. (a) Explain how a pattern can be incorporated into a beadwork design. (2 marks)
(b) Give two examples of decorative items that can be made using beadwork. (3 marks)
(c) Differentiate between a “simple repeat” and a “mirror repeat” pattern. (3 marks)
(d) Why is it important to use strong thread in beadwork? (2 marks)

4. (a) Name two places where you can observe patterns in your daily life. (2 marks)
(b) Discuss the cultural significance of traditional beadwork in Nigeria. (3 marks)
(c) State three qualities an artist needs to be good at beadwork. (3 marks)
(d) What is the purpose of adding visual interest through patterns? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Pattern
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Glass
Question 3 – ✅ (c) Beadwork
Question 4 – ✅ (d) Spiral repeat
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Hammer
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Leaves
Question 7 – ✅ (b) add visual interest
Question 8 – ✅ (b) hole
Question 9 – ✅ (c) Randomness
Question 10 – ✅ (b) simple
Question 11 – ✅ (b) decorative
Question 12 – ✅ (c) natural materials
Question 13 – ✅ (c) scissors
Question 14 – ✅ (c) nature and art
Question 15 – ✅ (c) pattern
Question 16 – ✅ (a) Weaving
Question 17 – ✅ (c) mirror
Question 18 – ✅ (b) traditional
Question 19 – ✅ (c) To string beads
Question 20 – ✅ (b) Repetition
Question 21 – ✅ (c) element
Question 22 – ✅ (c) natural
Question 23 – ✅ (c) African
Question 24 – ✅ (b) plier
Question 25 – ✅ (c) Jewelry
Question 26 – ✅ (b) pattern
Question 27 – ✅ (b) half-drop
Question 28 – ✅ (c) thread
Question 29 – ✅ (d) Paintbrush
Question 30 – ✅ (b) predictability
Question 31 – ✅ (c) glass or stone
Question 32 – ✅ (b) To prevent beads from falling off
Question 33 – ✅ (c) geometric shapes
Question 34 – ✅ (c) hole
Question 35 – ✅ (c) Its repetition
Question 36 – ✅ (c) humans and objects
Question 37 – ✅ (b) A very small bead
Question 38 – ✅ (b) detail
Question 39 – ✅ (d) diamond
Question 40 – ✅ (b) adding a clasp