Examination on History
Class: Primary 5
Term: Third Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ are jobs or activities people have done for a long time, passed down through generations. (a) Modern jobs (b) Traditional occupations (c) New careers (d) Digital skills
2. Which of these is a common traditional occupation in many Nigerian localities? (a) Software development (b) Fishing (c) Space travel (d) Robotics
3. The main reason for engaging in traditional occupations is to ________. (a) waste time (b) earn a living (c) play games (d) avoid work
4. All of these are examples of traditional occupations in a state except ________. (a) dyeing (b) blacksmithing (c) online marketing (d) cattle rearing
5. Which of these tools is typically used by a farmer? (a) Fishing net (b) Hoe (c) Sewing machine (d) Computer
6. An example of a product obtained from a traditional occupation like farming is ________. (a) plastic (b) yam (c) petrol (d) electricity
7. Which is NOT a traditional occupation of the Yoruba people? (a) Drumming (b) Cocoa farming (c) Hunting (d) Petroleum refining
8. The traditional occupation of cattle rearing is mainly associated with which Nigerian ethnic group? (a) Igbo (b) Yoruba (c) Hausa (d) Efik
9. Which of the following is a traditional occupation of the Igbo people? (a) Gold mining (b) Palm produce farming (c) Car manufacturing (d) Building skyscrapers
10. ________ is an important crop cultivated by the Igbo people. (a) Wheat (b) Cocoyam (c) Apple (d) Grapes
11. The traditional occupation of blacksmithing involves working with ________. (a) wood (b) metal (c) fabric (d) plastic
12. Which tool is commonly used by a weaver to produce fabrics? (a) Fishing net (b) Loom (c) Hoe (d) Cutlass
13. Which of these is not a benefit of traditional occupations? (a) Preserving culture (b) Providing food (c) Causing unemployment (d) Creating goods
14. Traditional occupations help to preserve our ________ and heritage. (a) modern technology (b) cultural identity (c) foreign languages (d) fast food
15. Which traditional occupation involves catching fish from rivers and seas? (a) Farming (b) Hunting (c) Fishing (d) Trading
16. The correct step in traditional dyeing involves using natural colours from ________. (a) chemicals (b) plants (c) plastics (d) metals
17. Which of the following is an implement used by hunters? (a) Fishing hook (b) Cutlass (c) Bow and arrow (d) Loom
18. All of these are products of Hausa occupations except ________. (a) leather goods (b) woven fabrics (c) refined crude oil (d) agricultural produce
19. The traditional occupation of trading involves ________ goods for money or other goods. (a) destroying (b) exchanging (c) hiding (d) stealing
20. Which traditional occupation of the Yoruba people is known for producing musical sounds? (a) Hunting (b) Drumming (c) Fishing (d) Farming

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

1. (a) Define traditional occupations. (2 marks)
(b) List three traditional occupations found in your locality. (3 marks)
(c) Explain two benefits of traditional occupations to a community. (3 marks)
(d) Name one tool used in farming and one product obtained from it. (2 marks)

2. (a) Name two traditional occupations of the Hausa people. (2 marks)
(b) Describe one traditional occupation of the Hausa people and mention a product from it. (3 marks)
(c) List three traditional occupations of the Yoruba people. (3 marks)
(d) Name one implement used in Yoruba traditional hunting. (2 marks)

3. (a) Identify two main crops cultivated by the Igbo people traditionally. (2 marks)
(b) Describe the traditional occupation of palm produce farming among the Igbo. (3 marks)
(c) Explain why trading is an important traditional occupation for the Igbo people. (3 marks)
(d) Name one tool used in traditional farming. (2 marks)

4. (a) Give two examples of traditional occupations in your state, other than farming. (2 marks)
(b) Describe the traditional occupation of blacksmithing. (3 marks)
(c) State three reasons why traditional occupations are important to Nigerian culture. (3 marks)
(d) Name one item that can be produced through traditional dyeing. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Traditional occupations
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Fishing
Question 3 – ✅ (b) earn a living
Question 4 – ✅ (c) online marketing
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Hoe
Question 6 – ✅ (b) yam
Question 7 – ✅ (d) Petroleum refining
Question 8 – ✅ (c) Hausa
Question 9 – ✅ (b) Palm produce farming
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Cocoyam
Question 11 – ✅ (b) metal
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Loom
Question 13 – ✅ (c) Causing unemployment
Question 14 – ✅ (b) cultural identity
Question 15 – ✅ (c) Fishing
Question 16 – ✅ (b) plants
Question 17 – ✅ (c) Bow and arrow
Question 18 – ✅ (c) refined crude oil
Question 19 – ✅ (b) exchanging
Question 20 – ✅ (b) Drumming