SUBJECT: SOCIAL STUDIES

PUPIL’S NAME:____________________________________DATE:_______________
DURATION: 1:30 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
 Answer all questions as per instructions given in each question
 Observe neatness in your work
 Remember to write your name and the date of today

SECTION A: (28 MARKS)

1. Choose the most correct answer from the alternatives given and write its letter in
the box provided.
i. A combination of several related families is referred to as:
(A). Family (C). Tribe
(B). Clan (D). Culture
ii. The following are poor methods of fishing, EXCEPT:
(A). Use of dynamites (C). Using nets with small holes
(B). Use of poisonous chemicals (D). Using nets with big holes
iii. One of the best ways of conserving our environment is:
(A). Overgrazing (C). Deforestation
(B). Burning of bushes (D). Afforestation
iv. Which of the following is tools is NOT used for keeping records of historical information?
(A). Diary (C). Torch
(B). Mobile phone (D). Computer
v. The following are precautions to be taken during rainy seasons, EXCEPT:
(A). Wearing heavy clothes (C). Standing under the tree
(B). Using an umbrella (D).Avoiding staying in lowland areas
vi. There are _________ known planets in the solar system.
(A). Six (C). Nine
(B). Four (D). Eight
vii. The condition of atmosphere recorded for a short period of time usually hour to hour or
day to day is referred to as:
(A). Rainfall (C). Weather
(B). Temperature (D). Climate
viii. The following are ways of promoting Tanzanian culture, EXCEPT:
(A). Learning our national history (C). Imitating foreign culture
(B).Promoting Kiswahili language (D). Maintaining our traditional dances
2. Match the items in LIST A with those in LIST B by writing the letter of the correct
answer in the brackets
LIST A ANSWERS LIST B
i. The feudal system that existed along the ( ) A. Haya and Sukuma
coastal areas of Tanganyika
ii. The feudal system that existed along the ( ) B. Ntemiship
shores of lake Victoria
iii. The feudal system that existed in Western ( ) C. Hadzabe, Tindiga and
parts of Tanganyika Ndorobo
iv. The feudal system that existed in central ( ) D. Umwinyi
parts of Tanzania
v. Societies that are still practicing communal ( ) E. Communalism
life styles
vi. A system of life by which the major means ( ) F. Ubugabire
of production were shared equally among
the community members
G. Feudalism
H. Nyarubanja

SECTION B: (22 MARKS)

3. Answer the following questions by filling in the blanks with the correct answers
i. A person who is admired by his courage and outstanding achievements in the society is
called _________________________________
ii. The connection between two or more people is known as _____________________
iii. The process of working together to achieve a certain goal is referred to as__________
iv. The degree of hotness or coldness of an object or a place is known as____________
v. An instrument used to measure rainfall is called___________
vi. How do you call the sister of mother?___________________________
vii. A social group of people who are closely relate to each other is called______________
4. Study the map below then answer the questions that follow

i. What is the name of the feature marked by number 2?________________

ii. What is the direction of Runzewe from Nyakanazi?______________
iii. What is the direction of Nyakanazi from Kahama?_________________
iv. Number 4 represents a feature known as_____________________