Cure To Succes General Knowlage

FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION 2003 SESSION
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER I
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
All candidates must answer all the questions in Section A and B. All the Sections are
compulsory to all the candidates.
I - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER ONE: HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY AND CIVICS
SECTION A: HISTORY (20 marks)

1. Select the correct answer letter A B C D which suits the statement before each list
Mark X on the correct corresponding letter in the answer column (5 marks)
1. Africa was termed a dark continent because
a) It was full 0f darkness b) it was underdeveloped
e) The interior was unknown d) the people had dark skins ABCD
2. The most important discovery of early man which led to a settle life was
a] Hunting b) education c) agriculture d) fire ABCD
3. An African country that was not colonized during the partitioning of Africa was
a) Ethiopia b) Egypt
c) Sierra Leone d) Cameroon ABCD
4. The great wars fought between Christians and Moslems in the Holy Land were
a) The Punic wars b) Hejira c) Jihad d) Crusade ABCD
5. Rio dos Cameroes means
a) Chariot of gods b) River of prawns
c) The arrival of the Portuguese d) Crusade ABCD
2. Match list A with letters from list B to make sense (5marks)
Answers N° List A List B
1. The founder of Mali Empire A. Industrial

Revolution
2. A change from handwork to machines B. Foumban
3. The Constitution of Cameroon was written at C. Sundiata Keita
5. John Hawkins was an English trader in D. Freedom
4. Nelson Mandela is closely associated to E. Slave Trade
II - Fill in the correct answers in the spaces provided (5 marks)

a) The first Head Quarter of the German Cameroon was located in________________
b] The first freed slave was called_________________________________________
c) Name of the first king of the Ghana Empire _______________________________
d) The father of Navigation______________________________________________
e] The founder of Victoria in 1858 was called _______________________________
f) – a)-Give four reasons explaining why slave trade was bad (2.5 marks)
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
b)-why the 2Oth May is celebrated in Cameroon (2.5 marks]
__________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
SECTION B: GEOGRAPHY (20 marksj
1. Fill in the missing words in the spaces provided (5 marks)
i) The longest river in Cameroon is _______________________
ii) The temperate grasslands of South Africa are called the —
iii) An instrument used in measuring temperature is _________
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iv) A gaseous lake in the North West Region is ________________________________
v) When the moon gets between the earth and the sun, we experience an____________
2. Write down the names of any five continents in the map below (5 mks)
3. Select the best answer from the list of words given below each question
(5marks)
i) If G.M.T is 8 am, what is the time in a town 16°E?
a) 9am b] 12: 00 e) 2pm d] 8pm ABCD
ii) Imaginary lines running parallel to the equator are called
a) Latitudes b] Longitudes e] Equator d) Greenwich Meridian ABCD
iii] The wind that brings the dry season in Cameroon is
a) Harmattan b] dry wind e) wet wind d] Moonsoon ABCD
iv) The common means of transport in the desert is
a) Camel b) Donkey c) Cow d) Lorry ABCD
v) A lowland between two hills is
a) Lake b) valley c) Hill d) Mountain ABCD
4. a) why is Lake Chad called an inland drainage? __________________________
b) Give two reasons why mount Cameroon could be considered a volcanic
mountain (5 marks_________________________________________________
SECTION C: CIVICS (10 marks)

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate answer. (2 marks each)
1. The Youth Day is celebrated every year in Cameroon on the _________________
2. Write down two obligations of children towards their parents’ _________________
3. Write down two obligations of parents towards their children _________________
4. Name two communication media in Cameroon _____________________________
5. Give two ways by which a child can prevent motor accident ___________________
GENERAL PAPER TWO: RURAL SCIENCE
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word (5 marks)
1. A) _____________is a solution in plants.
B._______ are the holes in the leaves from which excess water leaves the plant.
C._____________ is the carrying away of plant food to deeper layers of the soil
D_____________ is added to the soil! to increase plant food.
E _________________________is the sticky matter in clay soil.
2. What is photosynthesis? When does it take place? ________________________
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FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION 2004

SESSION GENERAL PAPE (1OO MARKS) TIME ALL0WED: 9O MINUTES
General instructions (All candidates must answer section A and one of either section B
or section C.
Section A: History, Geography and Civics (Completely)

This section is sub-divided into three parts I, II, III, Candidates are expected
to answer all questions in this part. If you make up your mind to change the
answer, circle the wrong answer and mark (X) on the correct one.
L Select the correct answer from the list A 10 D, which suits the statement before the
list mark (X) on the correct letter.
i) He began the reformation in Germany

a) John Gutenberg b) Bismark e) Napo!eon d) Martin Luther ABCD
ii) The ‘’ Chariot of gods” refers to:
a) Late Oku b) Mount Fako c) Mount Knya d) Mount Kupe A B C D
iii) Africa was termed the Dark Continent because
a) It a was full of darkness b) it had no roads
c) The interior was unknown d) the people were black ABCD
iv) Cameroon was divided between France and Britain in the year 1919 by the
A) UUO b) OAU c) FAO d)League of Nations ABCD
v) He hoisted the German Flag in Cameroon for the first time.
a) Nachtigal b) Woermane) c) Hewett d) John Huss ABCD
vi) The first Capital of Cameroon was
a) Buea b) Yaounde c) Douala d) Garoua ABCD
vïi) The defeated country in World War 1
a) Spain b) France c) Germany d) Britain ABCD
viii) The most important discovery of Early Man which led to a settled life was
a) Trade b) Education c) Agriculture d) Printing ABCD
ix) The great Islamic wars of ancient times were called
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a) Punic wars, b) Hejira e) Holy wars d) Obstruction ABCD

2. Match list A with answers chosen from list B use the space numbered I-x
ABSWERS LIST A LIST B
i An Africa country that was not colonized U.N.O
ii The inventors of the first calendar Youth day
iii The organization founded after World War II Americans
iv The Plebiscite Day is celebrated in Cameroon as the Ethiopia
v The first people to land on the moon Egyptians
vi The founder of Islam Alfred Saker

vii The country that was named Rio dos Cameroes Barter
viii An early system of trade Geneva
Ix The Berlin conference in l884 Cameroon
x The founder of Victoria Mohammed
3. Each of the phrases (a-j) are closely associated with name contained in the
list given after the phrases. Fill in the correct answer in the spaces provided (1
mark each)
a) The Cape of Good Hope was discovered by ____________________________
b) The explorer of the river Niger was ____________________________________
e) The start of African Civilization was in the ____________________________
d) The rebirth of learning started in ____________________________________
e) The ancient Egyptian writing was known as _________________________
f) The locomotive Engine was invented by
g) The famous German explorer who visited Bamenda was _________________
h) The First Olympic Games were held on ______________________________
j) What is the significance of 1 st May ___________________________________?
ANSWER LIST: labour Day, Nile, Dr. Zintgraff Wllhiam

Wilberforce, Mungo Park, Bartholornew Diaz, 1tal, Hieroglyphics
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II - GEOGRAPHY
1) Put an X on the letter of the answer column (lettered) which corresponds
to each statement.
A) The place where a river enters the sea with many branches is known as
a) Conference b) Delta c) Tributary d) Peninsular ABCD
B) Mount Cameroon is a _________ Volcanic Mountain
a) Dormant b) Extinct c) Active d) Inactive ABCD
C) Aluminum is produced from a mineral called
a) Tin b) Bauxite c) Petroleum d) Lead ABCD
D) 15° of Longitude gives a time difference of
a) 30 Minutes b) 1 heur c) 45 minutes d) O minutes ABCD
E) In Cameroon tea is produced and packaged in
a)Tole b) Tole and Edea e) Ndu and Tole d) Ndu and Edea ABCD
F) The most thickly populated country in the world is
a) Nigeria b) China c) Germany d) Japan ABCD
G) The movement of the earth on its axis causing day and night is called
a) Revolution b) Eclipse c) Rotation. d) Orbit ABCD
H) A place where two rivers meet is cailed
a) Tributary b) Junction c) confluence d) Lagoon ABCD
I) An important Game park in Cameroon
a) Ngaoundere b) Waza c) Garoua d) Mora ABCD
J) It divides the earth into two equal parts.
a) Greenland b) Longitude c) Equator d) Tropics ABCD
2) Complete the following sentences

i. The longest river in Cameroon is ______________________________________
ii. The lines North and South of the equator are called _______________________
iii The highest mountain in the world is __________________________________
iv. A piece of water completely surrounded by land is called ________________
y. The earth makes a complete revolution in how many hours_________________
vi. Diamond is mined in Cameroon in which region? ________________________
vii. Name one desert in Africa __________________________________________
viii. A barometer is used for measuring ___________________________________
ix. Brazil and Argentina are in which continent? ____________________________
xi. The economic capital of Cameroon is __________________________________
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3. Write the capital of each of the following countries
Countries Capital city
LIBERIA
EGYPT
REPUBLIC 0F SOUTH AFRICA
JAPAN
USA
III—CIVIS
1) Complete the following statements (1 mark each)
i. Which area in the South West Region was contested by Cameroon and
Nigeria? _______________________ ______________ ______________________
ii. The total membership of the Cameroon House of Assembly is
iii. It was the first African Independent country _________________________
iv. Name any two political parties in Cameroan _______________________
y. Name one newspaper published in Cameroon in the English Language______
vi. The 1987 Agro-pastoral show was held at ____________ _______________
vii. The name of the British Prime Minister is ___________________________-—
viii. The name of a country that took part in the Gulf war _________________
ix. Name any female Minister in Cameroon __________________________
2) Where is the Headquarters of each of the following organization and corporations
located?
Organisations Headquarters
I.L.O
U.N.O
S.O.N.A.R.A
A.U
C.D.C
GENERAL PAPER2
CHOOSE EITHER B or C ONLY
SECTION B RURAL SCIENCE (2 marks)
A) Fill in the blanks with suitable words chosen from the list below (10 mark)
1) The organ that pumps blood round the body is_______________________
2) The female part of a flower is _______________________________________
3) It provides the body with energy__________________________________
4) It causes sleeping sickness ______________________________________________
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5) Digestion starts in the __________________________________________________

6) It causes mud to settle in water ___________________________________________
7) A plant in its dormant stage ______________________________________________
8) The tiny holes on the leaf________________________________________________
9) An insect breathes through ______________________________________________
10) The world’s greatest killer disease________________________________________
Answer List: spiracles, AIDS, heart, style, tsetse fly, seed, stomata, alum, carbohydrates,
mouth.
B) Complete these statements with suitable words (10 marks)
1] Plants breathe in ___________________at night
2) The first .treatment given to a sick person before the arrival of a doctor is__________
3) Plants with two seeds leaves are called _____________________________________
4) The sweet liquid found in flowers is called __________________________________
5) Ridges made across the slope to prevent soil erosion are known as _______________
6) A seed breathes through the ______________________________________________
7) One useful insect to a farmer is ___________________________________________
8) Planting one crop on a piece of land is _____________________________________
9] It builds new flesh and makes children grow_________________________________
10] The breakdown of dead plants and animals by microbes_______________________
C) Put a cross (X) on the letter of the word which does not belong to the group.
j) a) Planting b) harvesting c) shopping d) ridging

ii. a) mango b) paw paw c) potatoes d) lemon
iii. a) nose b) heart e) liver d) kidney
iv. a) elephant b) lion c) cat d) tiger
SECTION C: DOMESTIC SCIENCE (15 MARKS)
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
1. NEEDLE WORK: (5 marks) fill in the blanks.
a) ________________ are put on dresses to make the wearing and removing easy.
b) One example of a temporary stitch _____________________________________
c) __________ is the means whereby two or more pieces of material are joined together.
d) We must _______________ materials before cutting if twisted.
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e) __________ Pattern avoids wastage of material. -
2. FOOD AND NUTRITION OR COOKERY (5 marks) Full in the blank with words
chosen below.
1) ________________ is a raising agent.
2) ______________ cuts of meat should be stewed slowly
3) A diet that contains ail the classes of food is called _________________________
4) _______________ contains a lot of Vitamin C.
5) ______________ is a written account on how money is spent.
Answer list: Tough, Yeast, Fruits, Balanced Diet, Budget.
3. HO USE CRAFT OR HO USE WIFER Y (5 marks)
Full in the spaces with words chosen below
1) When sweeping, begin from the __________ end of the room.
2) Dust from __________________________ to ________ _____________
3) _______________ can be used for cleaning window glasses.
4) We open windows before sweeping to let in _________________________
5) The yellowish milk that first comes out from the breast after delivery is
Answer list: Foetus, two Colustrum, Beck, light, Low, Newspaper
4. LAUNDRY Answer YES or NO
a) Wool is a normal fibre _____________________________________________
b) Starched articles should be damped before ironing ______________________
c) Synthetic fabrics should be ironed with a hot iron _______________________
d) One method of bleaching cotton is by drying under the sun________________
e) Sorting articles before washing helps prevent stains______________________
5. MOTHER CRAFT OR CHILDCARE

Fill in the blanks (5 marks)
a) The best food for a new born baby is_________________________________
b) The baby bed is called ___________________________________________
c) A pregnant woman is called.______________________________________ ___
c1) Growing c 1chiidren need a lot of_____________________________________
e) A pregnant woman should eat _____________________________________ diet.
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F1RSTSCHOOL LEA 14N6 CERTIFICA TE EXAMINA TION 2005 SESSION

GENERAL PAPER (100 MARKS)
TIMEALLOWED: 90 MINUTES
General instruction: All candidates must answer Section A and one of either
B or C
SECTION A: HISTOR Y, G0EOGRAPHY, CI VICS
This section is divided into three parts, History, Geography and Civics
Candidates are expected b answer all questions in each part
I - HISTORY (30 marks)
From the list of answers provided below, fill in the spaces with the appropriate
answers.
1) The Berlin Conference of 1884 was held to decide on the ______ of Africa
2) The ____________ wars were fought between Rome and Carthage
3) Africa was called the Dark Continent because it was
4) The early Europeans _____________ for Africa because of raw materials
5) Apartheid was a system of government practiced in _______________
6) An Africa country that was not colonized is ____________________
7) The river of prawns can be translated into Portuguese as ___________________
8) The town Victoria now called Limbe was founded by _________________
9) The chariots of gods referred to ______________________________________
10] Cameroon was annexed for the Germans by
Answer List: Unknown, Partitioning, Scramble, Punic, Alfred Saker, Ethiopia,
Mount Cameroon, South Africa, Otto 2Joh Bismarck, “Rio Dos Carneroes”,
Unification, Nachtigal, dark, Holy
Match list A with correct answers from list B
List A List B Answers
11 - -He explored the grassiand areas of Bamenda Pyramids
1 2- He was the first President of Cameroon Zintgraff
13- In the year 1919, Cameroon was divided between Mungo parks
two countries
14- The early man settle because he discovered France and Britain
15-The early system of trade Mohammed
1 6-The founder of Christianity Agriculture
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17-The founder of Islam Jesus Christ
18-Civilisation in Africa started in Egypt
1 9-He explored the river Niger Amadou Ahidjo
20-the Egyptians buried their kings in tau buildings Barter
known as
Put an (X) on die correct letter from the alternative answers provided for
questions 21 - 25.
21. He hoisted the German flag in Cameroon
a) Nachtigal b) Otto Von Bismark c) Hewettd) Alfred Saker ABCD
22. The Cameroonian king, who invented the alphabet
a) Njoya b) Manga Bell ce) Akwa d) Manga Williams ABCD
23. He fought for the abolition of slave trade
a) Martin Luther b) Napoleon
c) Nelson Mandela d) William Wilberforce ABCD
24. Most slaves came from
a) Asia b) Latin America c) Africa d) Europe ABC D
25. Democracy started in
a) Athens b) bonn c) Venice d) Vienna ABC D
Answer the following in the spaces provided (1 mark each)
26. Write down one difficulty faced in the abolition of slave trade ________________
27. State one human right violation today that is similar to slave trade _____________
28. Give one reason to support your answer in question 27.______________________
29. State one negative effect on the partition of Africa__________________________
30. In one sentence state why you like or dislike the partition of Africa_____________
II - GEOGRAPHV (30 marks)
Write TRUE or FALSE in the spaces provided (1 mark each)
1. The rain gauge is an instrument used for measuring the amount of rainfall in a
place________________________________________________________________
2. The highest mountain in West Africa is Mount Kilimanjaro__________________
3. A piece of land surrounded by water is called a beach ______________________
4. The nimbus cloud brings ram _________________________________________
5. 150 of Longitude produce time difference of one hour ______________________
6. The South West Monsoon winds bring the rainy season in Cameroon __________
7. Mount Cameroon is nota volcanic mountain ______________________________
8. The waters of the Atlantic Ocean wash the coast of Cameroon ________________
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9. A river port in North Cameroon is in Garoua ______________________________
10. Lake Oku is an inland drainage lake in Cameroon _________________________
Fill the missing words in the spaces provided (10 marks)
12. The movement of the earth round the sun once a year is known as
12. Another name for Latitude 0° is _______________________________________
13. The largest planetin the solar system is__________________________________
14. The place where two rivers meet is called ________________________________
16. The tropic North of the Equator is called _________________________________
16. The hottest desert in the world is _______________________________________
17. A company in Cameroon responsible for petroleum is ______________________
18. The Botanic Garden in Cameroon is found in _____________________________
19. The wettest place in West Africa is ______________________________________
20. The largest inland drainage in Africa is ________________________________
Fill in the names of the continents in the spaces provided from 21 -25 (5 marks)
Name any five continents
21. _____________________________
22. _____________________________
23. _____________________________
24. _____________________________
25. _____________________________
Match the words in list B with those in list A (5 marks)
List A Answers List B
26.A common means of transport in the desert is 26. a. Crude oil

27.A tea estate is found in 27. b. Barometer
28.Air Pressure is measured using a 28. c. Douala
29.The tickest populated town in Cameroon is 29. d. Camel
30.SONARA refines 30 e.Tole
III— CVICS(15 marks)

1) Fill in the blanks with the correct answers
a) The International Labour Day is celebrated on the __________________________
b) One source of Government revenue in Cameroon is _________________________
e) l4th February is remembered all over the world as Saint____________________ day.
d) Tar is a by - product of_________________________________________________.
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e) Youth Day in Cameroon is celebrated every year on the _____________________
2) Write true or false after each statement.

a) Cameroon is a member of both the Francophonie and the Common Wealth______
b) Canada and Cameroon are both bilingual countries ________________________
c) The world Trade Centre in America was attacked by terrorists________________
d) Tax paid by citizens is called Jangali Tax ________________________________
e) Prime Minister Tony Blair and President George Bush spearheaded bombing
of Irag ______________________________________________________________
3) Choose the correct answer from the list

a) The Secretary General of the UN ________________________________________
b) The White House is the official residence of the president of___________________
c) The patriotic hymn of a Nation is a _______________________________________
d) A man who enters another country for site seeing is a _________________________
e) The head of a province in Cameroon is a ___________________________________
Answer List: Prefect, Canada, America, Koffi Annan, Tony Blair, Motto, Anthem, Visitor,
Governor,
HUMAN RIGHTS
1) Name two responsibilities of a state to his children____________________________
2) Write down two rights of a child__________________________________________
3) Name two obligations of a child to his or her parents__________________________
4) What do you understand by child abuse_____________________________________
5) Ngong is 12 years old and his father wants him to go to work in the plantation which
right of the child is being violated here________________________________________
MORAL EDUCATION
1) State two obligations of children towards their teachers_________________________
2) State two duties of a policeman___________________________________________
3) State two disadvantages of drinking alcohol_________________________________
4) Mary, a friend to Susan fell sick in school. What will Susan do to for Mary_________
5) Name two ways by which one can contract HIV/AIDS__________________________
GENERAL PAPER II
Choose either B or C only
SECTION B: Rural Science (25 marks)
1) a) List out any four kinds of roots. ( 1/2mark each)
___________________ ____________________________
____________________ ____________________________
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1. b) Draw any one of them in the spaces provided below (3 marks]
2) Fill in the blanks with suitable words chosen from the list below (10 marks)
a) The sweet juice found in flowers is called __________________________________
b] Cold blooded animals are called ___________________________________________
c) Blood is purified in the __________________________________________________
d] The process by which plants prepare their food_______________________________
e) A spider has________________________________________________________ legs
f) We use ______________________________________________________ to kill insects
g) The organ of respiration in insects__________________________________________
h) A plant with one seed leaf is called a________________________________________
I) Sleeping sickness is spread by______________________________________________
j) Yams provide__________________________________________________________
Suitable words 10 be chosen from: Lungs, tsetse fly, insecticide.
Photosynthesis, reptiles, spiracles, carbohydrates, eight, nectar, monocot,
3,) a,) Write out the parts of aleaf as indicated (4 marks)
a) State two uses of leaf to a plant (2 marks)_________________________________

b) State three uses of a leaf to a man (3 marks)______________________________
c) On which side of the leaf is the stomata? (1 mark)__________________________
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SECTION C: HOME ECONOMICS (25 MARKS)
I. FOOD AND NUTRITION or COOKERY (5 marks)
Write YES or NO against each of the following statements
a) A balanced diet should contain more protein_____________________________
b) Meat can be preserved with salt ________________________________________
c) Invalids need easily digested dishes ____________________________________
d) Two kinds of salads are vegetable and fruit salads ________________________
e)”Ndole” with meat, yam and an orange is a balanced diet___________________
II. NEEDLE WORK (5 marks)

Fill in the blanks with suitable words
j. A ____________ is the movement of a needle in and out of cloth.
ii. ________________________ is one way of disposing fullness
iii. A sewing machine is a necessary tool to a _______________________________
iv. Black stitch is a __________________________________________
v. A _____________________________ seam is suitable for sewing a pillowcase.
III. HOUSECRAFT (5 marks)

Answer the questions below with a word or two
a) Name two floor coverings __________________________________________
b) When is it necessary for us to empty our dust bin? _______________________
c) What is another name for a parlour? __________________________________
d) What should we do with a dusty floor before sweeping?__________________
e) What in the air causes cough? ___________________________________________
IV. CHILD CARE OR MOTHERCRAFT (5 marks)

Complete the following statements with answers from below
a) Changing a baby’s food from milk to solid 15 known as __________________
b) A baby must sleep in his/her _________________________________________
e) The first stool a baby sends out is known as _____________________________
d) When bathing a baby, begin from the _________________________________
e) A type of marriage not practiced in Cameroan society is __________________
Answer LIST: head, cot, polyandry, antenatal, meconium, weaning, and diet
V. LAUNDRY (5 marks)
Underline the right answer from the list in the brackets.
I. Two laundry equipments are _____________________ (stone, soap, basin, bell)
ii. Coloured articles are spoiled by_____________ (cold iron, hot water, hot iron)
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iii. Starched articles are _____________ before ironing (Blued, damped, soaked)
iv. Stains can be removed by a ___________ (soap, bleaching agent, water)
v. Is the common vegetable fibre grown in Cameroon (jute, flax, cotton, linen)
FIRST SCHOOL LEAVINGE CERTIFICAT EXAMINATION 2006 SESSION

GENERAL PAPER (100 MAKS) TJME ALLOWED: Ï HOUR 80 MINUTES
GENÈRAL INSTRUCTIONS: Candidates are expected to answer all questions in
section A and either Section B or C.
SECTION A: (HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, CIVICS) (75 marks)
SECTION A: I. History (30 marks)
Each of the phrases (a — j) are closely’ associated with a name from the list below. -
Match the correct name with the appropriate phrase in each part (10 MARKS)
NO PHRASE ANSWER
a The founder of Victoria in 1858
b German annexation of the Cameroon in 1884
e The first freed slave
d America was named after
e The fight against slave trade
f The invention of the art of printing
g Exploration of the River Niger in 1795
h The discovery of sea route to India
I The signing of a blood treaty with Dr. Zintgraft
j The Berlin conference 1884
Name: John Guttenberg, Americo Vispucie, Galega, Dr. Nachtigal,

William Wilberforce, Price Otto Von Bismark, James Sommerst,
Mungo Park; Vasco Da Gama, Alfred Saker
A. Fill in the correct answers in the spaces provided (10 marks)

1) Explain why the crusades were fought.__________________________________
2) The period in History before civilization was called ______________________
3) Give two reasons why Europeans explored the world ___________________
4) State two reasons why Cameroonians refused multipartism in the early 1960s
5) Give three reasons why the Early Man wandered from place to place________
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B. Match list A with letters from list B (10 marks)
N° LIST A ANS WER List B
COLUMN
I He codified laws À” Raw materials
II The scramble for Africa B Ethiopia
was for
III An organisation formed C Hammurabi
after the world war II
IV They invented the first D UNO
calendar
V An African country not E Egyptians
colonized
VI The Babylonian writing F Punic war
was called
VII He drew the first map of G Pharaohs
the world
VIII Wars fought between H Cuneiform
Rome and Carthage
IX The rulers of Egypt were I Athens
called
X. The birth place of J Toscaneli
Democracy
II. GEOGRAPHY (30 marks)

I. Complete these statements below with correct answers
1. A piece of land surrounded by water îs _____________________________________
2 The chief export crops of the North Region is ________________________________
3. A place where two rivers meet is __________________________________________
4. The shortest race of people in Cameroon are the _______________________________
5. The rainiest place in West Africa is _________________________________________
6. The longest river in Cameroon is ___________________________________________
7. A canal in North Africa which connects the Red Sea and the Mediterranean is_______
8. A river which separates the South West from the Littoral is______________________
9. The largest game reserve in Cameroon is ___________________________________
10. An instrument used for finding direction of wind is__________________________
Il. Select the best answer from the list of words given below each question and (X) on
the corresponding letter A - D in the answer column.
1. The cloud that brings ram
a) Nimbus b) stratus c) cumulus d) stratus cumulus ABCD
2. Where a river enters the sea in many branches is called
a) Delta b) bay c) confluence d) Estuary ABCD
3. The ship of the desert is the
a) Camel b) elephant c) goat d) horse ABCD
4. A period of equal day and night is
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a) Equinox b) Oasis c) axis d) orbits ABCD
5 The number of continents in the world are
a) 9 b) 10 c) 4 d) 7 ABCD
6. An inland drainage lake
a) Barombi b) lake Oku c) lake Chad d) Maneguba ABCD
7 The temperate grassland in South Afnca is called
a) Pampus b) Veld c) Praires d) Murray ABCD
8. The earth rotates on its
a) Orbits b) oasis c) moon d) axis ABCD
9. The highest Mountain in the world is
a) Mt Fako b) Mt. Everest c) Mt Kilimanjaro d) Mt Oku ABCD
10. The ocean which washes the coast of Cameroon
a) Pacific b) Atiantic c) Antartica d) Indian ABCD
II. Answer the following questions (10 marks)

1 Why is Lake Chad called an inland drainage basin? _____________________
2. Two rivers mentioned in the Cameroon National Anthem are _____________
3. Name four cash crops produced in the South West Region_______________
4. List four crops harvested both during the rainy season and dry season_______
5. Give one reason why we observe the weather _________________________
III CIVICS (15 marks)

I. Complete the following statements
I. The Minister of Basic Education is _____________________________________
li. The total number of parliamentarians in the Cameroon National Assembly______
iii. West he first African Independent country____________________________
iv. Name one newspaper published in Cameroon in the English Language_____
v. Name two political parties in Cameroon _______________________________
vi. The head of a Region in Cameroon is _______________________________
vii. The name of the Prime Minister of Cameroon is ________________________
viii. The name of a country that took part in the gulf war is ________________
ix. You cross the road when the traffic light is __________________________
x. The head of chiefdom is called _______________________________________
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II. Where is the head quarter of each of the following organization and cooperations
Iocated?
Organisations Head quarter
I.L.O
UNO
S .O.N.A.R.A
A.U
CDC
GENERAL PAPER II
(RURAL SCIENCE AND HOME ECONOMICS)
Choose either section B or C only
SECTION B: RURAL SCIENCE (25 MARKS)
Full in the blanks by choosing the correct answers from the list below
Complete these statements:
1. The pancreatic juice acts on food in the ________________________________
2. The heart has __________________________________ chambers
3. ______________________________ is a water borne disease
4. A good example of a plant propagated by cutting is _____________________
5. The normal body temperature is ____________________________________
four, two, maize,
____________________________________
ANSWER LISI: dysentery, Cassava, 37°, stomach, four, two, maize, cough, 40°
6. Name the parts of the plant as indicated below (10 mark each)
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Match list B correctly with list A (I mark each)

LIST A Answer LIST B
column
11 AIDS A In the mouth
12 The fish uses the B Is a friend to the farmer
_________swimming
13 Food digestion begins C Is a disease without a
cure
14 The dung-beetle D Fins
15 A goat E By using the simple sand
filter method
16 Bad water can be made fit for F Is a herbivorous animal
drinking
17 A parasite G Has three main parts
18 An insect h Feeds on others
19 Dirty hair and clothes i By boiling
20 We preserve our food j Attract lice
21. How many main seasons are there in Cameroon? (1 mark)_______________
22. State them_____________________________________________________
23. Choose one of them and write about three sentences on its activities________

MOTHERCRAFT (5 marks)
ANWER YES or NO
a) 1ien a girl starts menstruating; it means she is pregnant________________________
b) An expectant mother must visit the clinic regularly_____________________________
e) When choosing clothes for a new born baby, we must choose very dark
colours__________________________________________________________________
d) A mackintosh is another name for a cot sheet _________________________________
e) Sleeping under a mosquito net helps to prevent malaria _________________________
COOKERY (3 marks)
What food values do we gel from the following food stuffs?
a) Liver __________________________________________________________________
b)Rice ___________________________________________________________________
e) An orange ______________________________________________________________
d) Bread __________________________________________________________________
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e) Cray-fish ____________________________________________________________
LAUNDRY (5 MARKS,)
Re-arrange the laundry process in the correct order of work:
Wash, sorting, ironing, drying, bleaching, rinsing,
steeping, squeezing, damping, starching.
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
HOUSEWIFERY (5 marks)
Answer TRUE or FALSE to the following statements:
a) Open windows and doors before sweeping ____________________________________
b) Use newspapers and kerosene for cleaning picture, glasses and windows ____________
e) Scrub floors before sweeping ______________________________________________
d) Lime and wood ash are used for cleaning iron buckets __________________________
e) Polished wood should be scrubbed with a hard brush____________________________
NEEDLE WORK (5 marks)

a) Name four needle work equipment__________________________________________
b) Give two uses of tacking stitches ___________________________________________
e) Name one seam and one stitch used in sewing a piiiow case______________________
d) Write down the name of two openings used on clothes __________________________
e) Give an example of where each is used _______________________________________

GENERAL PAPER I
HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, CITIZENSHIP, (Civics, Human Rights, Moral

Education
Instructions: Candidates are required to answer all questions in all the section
SECTION A. HISTOR Y
(1) Write down the correct word or words to complete the following
statements.
I. Where did early civilization start in Africa? ________________________________
II. What important event took place in Cameroon on the 1st January 1960? ________
III. What is the name of the country that annexed Cameroon in 1884? _____________
IV. What is the most important discovery of the early man that led to a settlie
life?__________________________________________________________________
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V. What is the name of the warlike tribe that caused the fall of the Roman Empire? _______
_________________________________________________________________________
(2) Choose the correct answer from the list A to D and write down ONLY the letter
that corresponds 10 the answer in the space provided.
1. Who was the father of navigation? _______________________________________
a) Diaz b) Magellan c) Prince Henry the Navigator d) Drake
2. Who was the German who signed the blood pact with Fon Galega? _____________
a) Zingraff b) Buchnan c) Vonn Voss d) Wiseman
3. Cameroon was divided between two countries in 1919 ________________________
a) Germany and France b) Britain and France
c) Italy and France d) Germany and Britain
4. What are developing countries such as Cameroon Called today? ________________
a)third world countries b) The New World e) Dark Ages d) Developed world
5. One condition necessary for civilization_________________________________
a) Fertile soil b) houses e) security d) clothes
(3) Study those map carefully and answer the questions below the triangular slave trade
Questions:
1. Identify the following continents
A.________________
B._________________
C.__________________
D.________________
2. What left B to C to ________________________________________
3. Name any product that was used to buy slaves__________________________
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SECTIONB: GEOGRAPHY (15 MARKS)

I. Write down the correct answers in the spaces provided (1 mark each)
i. The place with the highest rainfall in Cameroon _________________________
ii. Imaginary lines running from North to the South of equator______________
iii. Times in a year when days and nights are equal ________________________
iv The longest river in Cameroon _____________________________________
v. The largest lake in Africa ___________________________________________
II. Mark (X) on the letter corresponds to the correct answer (𝟏⁄𝟐mark each)
1. A company that refines petroleum oil in Cameroon
a) SNI B) CDC c) SODECOTON d) SONARA ABCD
2. An inland drainage lake in Cameroon
a) Lake Chad b) Lake Oku c) Lake Barombi d) Lake Mounoun ABCD
3. The movement of the earth on its axis
a) Revolution b) rotation c) solar system d) universe ABCD
4. The highest mountain in the world is found in which continent
a) Africa b) Europe c) Asia d) North America ABCD
5. In which year does the month of February have 29 days?
a) Leap year b) ordinary c) Good year d) decade ABCD
III. Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ in the spaces provided
I) Mount Cameroon is an active volcanic mountain _____________________
II) Tea is grown in Dschang __________________________________________
III) The earth’s path round the sun is called the orbit ______________________
IV) Africans mostly travel by road ________________________________________
V] Aluminum is produced from mineral called bauxite _________________
VI) Your father has an unoccupied piece of land. Explain in five sentences how
you can use the land to earn a living ____________________________________
SECTION C: CITIZENSHIP - CIVICS

I. Answer the following questions by writing down the correct answer
a) Give the name of the person who is at the head of a Region ______________
b) The administrative capital of Cameroon is ______________________________
e) Name one source of government revenue ______________________________
d) What is the name given to law makers of Cameroon? ___________________
e) The house in which the president of Cameroon lives is called ______________
f) A tax paid on cattie is called _________________________________________
g) Name one kind of manage in Cameroon _____________________________
h) A person who enters another country for site seeing is called ______________
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I) Name one official language in Cameroon ____________________________

J) The Cameroon National Team is called ________________________________
HUMAN RIGHTS
Answer the following questions in the spaces provided
1. Name two responsibilities of a state to its children _______________________
2. Children to have some responsibilities towards their parents. State two
things that children must do at home. _________________________________
3. Write down two rights of a child _______________________________
4. Bih is 8 years old and does not go to school. She stays at home to help her
mother. Which right of the child is being violated here? ___________________
5. Nongo is 12 years old and his father wants him to go and work in the
plantation. Which right of the child is being violated here?
MORAL EDUCATION
Answer the following questions in the spaces provided.
1. Name two things that a child must do to the parents before going to school
2. Name two ways by which one can contract HIV/AIDS_
3. State two obligations of children towards their teachers
4. State one duty of a police man ___________________
5. State one disadvantage of drinking alcohol __________
GENERAL PAPER II
Instructions: Candidates are required answer questions from ALL die
sections
SECTION A: HEALTH EDUCATION
I- Underline the correct answer from the words provided all the end of each
statement.
1. Digestion begins in the a) mouth b) stomach e) anus
2. The bony structure which protects our brain is a) ribs b) skull e) kneecap
3. A disease spread by drinking dirty water is a) cough b) malaria e) cholera
4. Over feeding causes a) growth b) protein c) constipation
5. The sense organ for taste is the a) tangue b) mouth c) tooth
II) Provide suitable answers to the following questions.

1. State two ways by which we can avoid pollution in our environment.________________
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2. Write down two ways by which we can take care of our bodies.
__________________________________________________________
3. A boy ate beans and yams for lunch. What were the two main classes of food he ate?
_________________________________
SECTION B: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

I) Write down the correct answers in the spaces provided.
1. A process whereby plants manufacture their food _______________________
2. The name given to an animal which feeds on other animals ______________
3. Name one example of pollution ___________________________________
4. The act of planting trees to replace those that have been cut down is called
5. Name one deadly disease that has no cure _____________________________
II) Write TRUE or FALSE against these statements

1. Pollen dust is produced in the stigma of the flower ____________________
2. Monocotyledon is a plant with two seed leaves _________________________
3. Fish use the gills to breathe ____________________________________________
4. The washing away of the top soil is called erosion _______________________
5. Animals that give birth to their young ones alive and breastfeed them are
called insects___________________________________________________
III) Select answers from list B to match list A and wrrite down in the answer
Column.
List A LISTB Answer column

a)A thing has mass and occupies space A Reserve a
b) It is cash crop grown in the forest region Planting of trees b
c)Method of checking soil erosion Stone c
d) Place where animals and plants are found Matter d
e) Example of a non living thing Cocoa e
SECTION C: HOME ECONOMICS

I - HOUSE CRAFT
1. Write down four house hold equipment that can be used for breakfast
 _________________________________________
 _________________________________________
 __________________________________________
 ___________________________________________
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II-MOTHER CRAFT
2. The willful killing of an unborn baby is called ____________________
3 Give one consequence of pre- marital sexual relationship_________________
III - FOOD AND NUTRITION

Write down in the spaces, the cooking method used in preparing the following.
1I. Cocoyam_____________________________________________________
2. Bread _________________________________________________________
3. Koki beans _______________________________________________________
4. Plantain chips_____________________________________________________
IV- NEEDLE WORK

Write down suitable answers in the spaces provided
1. Name two needle work equipments ________________________________
2. Name two types of stitches ____________________________________________
V-LAUNDRY
Name four laundry equipments;
 _____________________________________________________________
 _____________________________________________________________
 _____________________________________________________________
 ______________________________________________________________
FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIOINB 2008 SESSION

GENERAL PAPER I
SECTION A: HISTORY
I - Mark an X on the letter that corresponds to the correct answer in the
answer column.
1. Africa was partitioned among European powers. Which African country was
not colonized during the partitioning of Africa?
a) Egypt b) Sierra Leone c) Ethiopia d) Cameroon ABCD
2. He German administrators resided in the former capital of Cameroon. Where/
was the first capital of Cameroon?
a) Buea b) Yaoundé c) Douala d) Victoria ABCD
3. The allied forces attacked and defeated a colonial country in Cameroon.
Which country was defeated during the First World War in Cameroon?
a) Spain b) France c) Germany d) Britain ABCD
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4 The industrial Revolution was the change from producing goods with the
hand to die use of machines. Where did die industrial Revolution begin?
a) America b) France c) Egypt d) England ABCD
5. Civilization began in areas where living conditions were favourable. Where did early
civilization begin?
a) Egypt b) Babylon c) Mesopotamia d) China ABCD
II - Underline the correct answer
6. The Berlin conference was held between 1884 and 1885. Why was the Berlin
conference held?
a) To decide on die end of Partition of Africa
b) Racial discrimination in South Africa
c) Slave Trade d) Independence of Cameroon A B C D
7. Democracy is being practiced in most parts of the world today. What type of
government was practiced during die dark ages?
a) Apartheid b) Feudalism c) Democracy d) Tyranny A B C D
8. Great men like Michael Angelo, Galileo, contributed to works of arts,
discovery and invention. Who drew the first map of die world?
a) Francis Drake b) Toscanelli
c) Christopher Columbus d) Ferdinand Magellan ABCD
9. Cameroonian natives traded with Europeans countries along the coast. Who
were the first Europeans to establish factories along die Cameroon coast?
a) The English b) The Germans c) The French d) The Romans ABCD
10. What was the first empire of western Sudan called?
a) Ghana b) Songhai c) Egypt d) Mali ABCD
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III - Pictures of the earlyman.

Study the pictures of the early man and answer the following questions
1. List down the tools of the early man___________________________________________
2. Where did the early man live? _______________________________________________
3. Name two activities of the earlyman___________________________________________
SECTION B: GEOGRAPHY
1. Write down the answers in the spaces provided
1. Weather scientists use various instruments to measure the elements of the
weather. What is an instrument used for measuring temperature called? ________
2. The vegetation of the African continent is closely linked to the climate
condition. What are the temperate grasslands of Africa called? _______________
3. Ref features make up natural regions. What is the name given to a piece
land surrounded by water?_______________________________________________
4. Some areas of Africa 1ve heavy rainfall and others have little or no rainfall.
Which place in West Africa has the heaviest rainfall? ______________________
5. Nine planets make up the planetary system. Which planet supports life______
II - Answer the questions by marking an X on the letter in the answer column. In case
you change your mind and wish change your choice, put a circle round the already
chosen letter like this A Only one letter with the clear X will be accept.
1. The longest bridge in Cameroon is over River.
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a) Sanaga b) Mungo c) Menji d) Wouri ABCD

2. The highest mountain in Africa is
a) Mount Cameroon b) Mount Everest
e) Mount Kilimanjaro d) Mount Mandara ABCD
3. Rotation of the earth on its axis causes;
a) Day and night b) revolution C) North East wind d) Strong winds ABCD
4. Strong winds that blow at the start of the dry season are;
a) The South West monsoon b) The Hamattan wind
c) North East winds d) Strong winds ABCD
5. A bilingual country in North America is
a) Cameroon b) Venezuela C) Canada d) America A B C D
III. Your father has an infertile piece of land. Explain in five sentences on how
you can improve on the soil for farming
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
SECTION C: CITIZENSHIP (Civics, Human Rights, and Moral Education)

CIVICS: write down the correct answer in the spaces provided.
1. Who is the head of an urban council in Cameroon _______________________
2. Who heads a Region in Cameroon ____________________________________
3. The Cameroon National Football team is called? _________________________
4. How many administrative headquarters are there in Cameroon? _____________
5. Who is the present minister of Basic Education in Cameroon?_______________
6. What is the term of office of the president of Cameroon? __________________
7. Which company is in charge of electricity in Cameroon? __________________
8. Write in full CPDM ________________________________________________
9. What is the capital of the North West Region? ____________________________
10. What j s the Motto of Cameroon? ___________________________________
HUMAN RIGHTS
1. State two responsibilities of parents to their children _______________________
2. Which human rights are violated when one is not allowed to express his/her
ideas and feelings?___________________________________________________
3. What are the consequences of female genital mutilation? _________________
4. Susan’s mother wants her Ù stop schooling and get married to an old rich
man. Which two rights of Susan are being violated? _______________________
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5 Two boys, Tom and Mark are all working equally in a company but Tom earns a higher
salary than Mark. State two rights of Mark that are being
violated___________________________________________
MORAL EDUCATION
1. State two disadvantages of smoking____________________________
2. Write down two things you would do when two of your friends are fighting_
3. What advice will you give to your classmate whom you find throwing dirts
over the school compound?_________________________________________
4. Give two consequences of lies telling____________________________________
5. Write down two things recommended before eating_____________________
GENERAL PAPER II
SECTION A: HEALTH EDUCATION
I- Mark an (X) on the letter that corresponds to the correct answer column.
1.The power station of the body is the
a) Head b) heart c) legs d) teeth ABCD
2. The bony framework of the body is called
a) Leg b) brain c) skeleton d) blood ABCD
3. Blood is purified in the
A) Stomach b) heart c) head d) lungs ABCD
4. A break in the bone is called
a) Fracture b) dislocation c) sprain d) wound ABCD
5. A diet that contains all classes of food is
a) Rice and beans b) vitamins c) mixed diet d) balanced diet ABCD
II - Write down correct answers to the following statements
1. The gas that animals breathe in is ______________________________________
2. The most deadly disease today which h no cure is _________________________
3. The contamination of air is called _____________________________________
4. An organ of respiration in insects is ____________________________________
5. In which part of the body does digestion begins___________________________
6. Taking in less food than the body requires is ______________________________
7. One disease caused by poor feeding _____________________________________
8. Immediate help given to a patient before rushing him to the hospital is__________
9. An organ which makes you hear ________________________________________
10. The process of taking in air and sending out air is _________________________
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1. Write down the correct answers to the following statements from the list
below
1. __________ is the hole in the leaves of plants through which excess water leaves the
plant.
2. _________ is the carrying away of plant food to deeper layers of the soil.
3. The green coloring matter in the leaves of plants is _____________________
4. A system of farming on the same piece of land for many years with good
yields is called_____________________________________________________
5. Little swellings on the roots of leguminous plants are called _______________
6. A series of marked changes in the development of an insect is
called_________
7. It is a plant or animal who leaves on another ____________________________
8. The drying up of plants as a result of lack of water is called ________________
9. Name two environmental hazards __________________________________
10. _________________Is anything that has weight and occupies space.
.
1. ________________
leaves the plant.
II - Write down tire name of tire corresponding parts of this plant.
SECTION C: HOME ECONOMICS

I - HOUSE CRAFT
Write TRUE or FALSE
1. A pot is a kitchen utensil ________________________________________________
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2. Mould is caused by dampness_____________________________________________
3. Visitors should be received in the bedroom____________________________________
4. Wood ash is a cleaning agent_______________________________________________
II - MOTHER CRAFT
What is the difference between a polygamous and a monogamous marriage?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
III- FOOD AND NUTRITION

Food can be fried either by shallow or deep frying. Write down the method of frying that
can be used in preparing the following food:
Food Type of frying
Example; puff corn Deep frying
Plantain chiffs
Pancake
Accra beans
Eggs
IV — NEEDLE WORK
1. Name two types of materials suitable for sewing a night gown_____________________
2. Name two types of patterns_________________________________________________
V-LAUNDRY
Write True or False
1. Sorting articles before laundry prevents some dresses from being stained_____________
2. Damping is not necessary before ironing Starched
articles__________________________
3. Another name for material is fabric
__________________________________________________________________________
4. Cotton is a man made fabric _________________________________________________
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FlRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION 2009 SESSION
GENERAL PAPER I TIME ALLOWED: 1:30MINUTES

HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY AND CITIZENSHIP (Civics, Human Rights and
Moral Education)
INSTRUCTIONS: Candidates are required to answer questions from all the
Sections.

A) Write down the correct answers chose from the list below (1/2 a mark
each)
1) The Industrial Revolution began in _________________________________
2) Cameroon was annexed to Germany by ______________________________
3) The most important discovery of early man which led to a settled life was_____
4) The type of writing used by ancient Egyptian writers was ________________
5) The first European explorers of Africa came from _____________________
6) The first freed slave was ______________________________________________
7) The birth of the Federal Republic of Cameroon was as a result of_________
8) A warlike tribe that caused the fail of the Roman Empire was _____________
9) The ancient Empire of West Africa whose chief export was gold was ______
10) The exhibition of farm products, crafts and animals periodically held
Cameroon is known as _______________________________________
ANSWER LIST: Ghana, Hieroglyphics, Agriculture, Plebiscite, Portugal,

Nachtigal, Agipastoral show, England, Barbarians, Sommerset.
B) Fill the blanks with suitable answers (5 marks)
1) History got from people through story telling is called —______________
2) The constitution of the Federal Republic of Cameroon was drawn up at ____
3) The German Capital of Cameroon was _____________________ ________
4) Electricity was invented by ________________________________________
5) The world Organization formed after the First World War was ____________
C) Provide suitable answer to the following questions (5 marks)
1) Was the scramble of Africa good or bad? ______________________________
2) Give four reasons to support your answer (4 marks) _____________________
SECTION B: GEOGRAPHY 15 marks

Put an X on the letter in the answer column (lettered A B C D) which best answers the
questions choosing your answer from the list given below each question. [1/2 a mark
each)
1) An important Game Park in the South West Region.
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a) Waza b) Edea c) Korup d) Menchum ABCD
2) Hydro-electric power (H.E.P) is generated in.
a) Douala b) Memfe c) Edea d) Akosombo ABCD
3) The Movement off the earth on its axis causing day and night is called.
a) Eclipse b) Orbit c) Rotation d) Revolution ABCD
4) A river port in the North Region is.
a) Ngaoundere b) Kaele c) Garoua d) Kribi ABCD
5) An international lake in West Africa.
a) Lake Volta b) Lake Victoria c) lake Chad d) Lake Kupe ABCD
6) A temperate grassland in South Africa:
a) Prairies b) Savannah c) Veld d) Pampas ABCD
7) A watershed in Cameroon.
a) Mandara b) Adamawa Plateau c) Alps d) Mount Fako ABCD
8) The type of wind that blows during the dry season from North to South.
a) Monsoon b) Harmattan winds
c) North-west winds d) the North-East winds A B C D
9) The largest lake in Africa is
a) Lake Oku b) Lake Barombi c ) Lake Nyose d) Lake Victoria ABCD
10) Periods in the year when days and nights are equal.
a) Equator b) Winter c) Equinox d) Capricorn A B C D
Complete each of the following statements with suitable answers (5 marks)

1) The weather instrument used in measuring rainfall is _________________
2) A rail way terminus in the South-West Region is ________________________
3) The largest Island in the World is ______________________________________
4) The chief export crop of North Cameroon is __________________________
5) The planet that supports life _________________________________________
You were attending a birthday party far away from your house. Suddenly
friend looked up at the sky and exclaimed: “it” soon going to rain !“ (5 marks)
1) What type of cloud did he see? ________________________________________
2) Explain four possible things you will do to prevent yourself from being
soaked by rain.
SECTION C. CITIZENSHIP (Civics, Human Rights, Moral Education)

CIVICS (10 marks)
Answer the following questions:
1. Name any two political parties in Cameroon. ___________________________
2. Who translated the Cameroon National Anthem from French to English?____
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3. Who is the administrative head of a Region in Cameroon __________________?
4. The head of a council is called ______________________________________
5. The family that is made up of father, mother and child/children is called
_____________________________________________________________________
Write the full meaning of these abbreviations:

6) H.I.V __________________________________________________________________
7) W.H.O_________________________________________________________________
8) U.N.1.C.E.F_____________________________________________________________
9) A.U____________________________________________________________________
10) U.N.E.S.C.O____________________________________________________________
MORAL EDUCATION (10 marks)

Answer the following questions in the spaces provided
1) State two bad behaviours that are not accepted in the classroom. ____________
2) State two disadvantages of drinking alcohol _______________________________
3) State two good values practiced in your society __________________________
4) Fees are not paid in Cameroonian primary schools but Mr. Tuma was asked
to pay 50.000F to the head teacher before his son could be admitted in school.
State what the head teacher did that was wrong ____________________________
HUMAN RIGHTS (10 MARKS)

Answer the following questions in the spaces provided.
1) State two importance of human rights in the society ______________________
2) What should you do if your rights are being violated ___________________
3) State two of your rights that are sometimes violated _______________ _______
4) What is freedom of worship?___________________________________________
5) State two organizations that take care of children’s rights _____________
GENERAL PAPER II
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, HEATH EDUCATION, HOME
ECONOMIS
SECTIONA: HEALTH EDUCATION (15 marks)
1) Answer all questions (1 mark each,)
List five things you can do at home to maintain good health.
 _______________________________
 _______________________________
 _______________________________
 ________________________________
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 _______________________________
to the statement in
2) Write down only the letter that corresponds the correct answer in the spaces provided
below. (1 mark each)
1. The best source of drinking water is
a) Spring b) sea c) rain ABCD
2. Underfeeding causes ________________________
a) Kwashiorkor b) Constipation c) sleeping sickness ABCD
3. Drinking dirty water can cause.________________
a) Tuberculosis b) cholera c) cough ABCD
4. Urine is eliminated in the body through_________
a) The kidney b) the lungs c) the heart ABCD
5. It is a harmful parasite in man__________________
a) Tape worm b) tsetse fly c) mosquito ABCD
Select correct answer from column B that correspond column and write them down in the
answer column.
Answer Column
A B Answer Column
1 .The bony framework of a body An air borne disease 1.
2.This part is at the centre of the A killer disease 2.
circulatory system
3. Meningitis The mouth 3.
4. AIDS The heart 4.
5. An organ of digestion A skeleton •
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (15 marks,)

A. Study the diagram of the insect below and answer the questions that follows
.
a) What is the name of the part labeled A? _____________________________________
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b) If B is the head, what letters stand for the thorax and the abdomen? _________
e) What is the part of the insect labeled C used for? _______________________
d) How many legs does the insect have? __________________________________
e) What part of the body is E attached to? _______________________________
B. Select the correct answer from list, A to C. Mark an X on the correct letter
only
1. The cutting down of trees is called ____________________________________
a) Afforestation b) deforestation c) disforestation
2. The process by which plants lose water in the form of water vapour is ______
a) Respiration b) Osmosis c) Transpiration
3. What determines the speed of wind? ___________________________________
a) Compass b) wind vane c) anemometer
4. The surface on which we live is ________________________
a) Ground b) home c) earth
5. One forest reserve in the South West Region_____________________________
a) Waza park b) Korup c) Benoue
C. Fill the blanks with correct answers (5 marks)

1. State one method of purifying drinking water ___________________________
2. Give one reason why we eat food ____________________________________
3. One natural hazard is______________________________________________
4. Planting only one type of crop on a piece of farmland is____________________
5. Name one activity of the rural area ___________
HOME ECONOMICS (10 marks)

HOUSECRAFT (2 marks)
Name four household equipments ( 2 mark each)_________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
MOTHER CRAFT (2 marks)

Write True or False
1. The best milk for a baby is breast milk _____________________________
2. Most girls menstruate before 15 years _____________________________________
FOOD AND NUTRITION (2 marks)
Answer the following questions:
1. State two advantages of planning your meals___________________________________
2. Name two raising agents __________________
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Provide suitable answers to the questions below in the blanks spaces provided.
I. What is the strongest hand stitch called? _______________________________
LAUNDRY (2 marks)
R e-arrange the following laundry process in the correct order.
Washing, rinsing, ironing, drying, steeping, damping, sorting, arranging.
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
GENERAL PAPER I (60 Marks)
SECTION A: HISTORY
For Questions 1- 3, f11 the spaces provided with suitable answers.
1. The Renaissance marked the beginning of modem times. State two causes of the
Renaissance ______________________________________________ (2 marks)
2. The Reformation was the conflict between some critics in the states of Western Europe
and the Roman Catholic Church__________________________________ (2 marks)
3. Migration is the movement of people from one place to another. Write two reasons why
people migrate _____________________________________________ (2 marks)
4. The coming of Europeans to Africa was marked by many events. Select answers from the
list below and fill the blank spaces.__________________________________ (2 marks)
(i) Which was the first missionary body in Cameroon? _______________________
(ii) Which peace treaty was signed after the First World War? ________________
(iii) Which conference was held to set out modalities on how colonies would be acquired in
Africa? ________________________________________________________________
(iv) Which organization was set up to check further aggression after the World
War?__________________________________________________
Answers list: League of Nations, the Berlin Conference, Treaty of Ver the Baptist, the
United Nation Organization, the Catholics.
5. Choose the correct answer from column C. and fill in B.
A B C
What vas the period between the Dark Ages Feudalism
and the modem ages called
Where were the Egyptians Kings buried? Middle ages
What is the holy book of the Muslims Pyramids
called?
The form of governrnent that existed during Christians
the Middle Ages
How are the followers of Jesus Christ Koran
called?
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6. Underline the correct answer in the brackets. (1/2 a mark each)
(j) Most African countries were colonized by the Imperial powers in century.
Which one of the following was not colonized?
(Egypt Ethiopia Malawi)
(ii) The race to colonise Cameroon was between the Germans, the French the
British. Who was the British Consult who came late after the German colonized
Cameroon? [Natchtigal, Zintgraff, Hewett)
(iii) There were several revolutions in Europe. Which one came with massive
production of machines? (Social, Glorious, Industrial)
(iv) During the I5th century several voyages discovery were carried out by
European Explorers. Who discovered the New World?
(Vasco da Gama, Livingstone, Christopher Columbus)
(v) The Renaissance was characterized by several inventions. The printingpress
was invented by; (Galileo, William Caxton, John Guttenburg)
SECTION B: GEOGRAPHY (15 marks)
Fill the spaces provided from questions 1 — 5 with suitable answers:
1) Weather is the atmospheric condition of a particular place over a short period
of time. State four elements of weather___________________________ (2 marks)
2) There are two types of seasons in Cameroon. State two signs that show that
the dry season is approaching___________________________________ (2 marks)
3) There are two main types of farming practiced in Cameroon. State
them.____________________________________________________ (2marks)
4) There are five main industrial regions in Cameroon. List any two of
them.____________________________________________________ (2marks)
5) Cameroon has some major touristic attractions. Name any four touristics
areas in Cameroon. (2 marks)
For questions 6 — 10, mark (If X on the letter that corresponds to the
most suitable answer. (5 marks)
6) What is the period of equal days and nights called?
A - Longer days, B - Equinox C - Equal days D - Equator ABCD
7) Where is the largest forest reserve found in Cameroon?
A-Dja B-Fon C - Rogar and Djerem D - Campo ABCD
8) Which is the largest continent in the world?
A-Veldts B - Europe C - South Africa D-Asia ABCD
9) How is the temperate grassland in South Africa called?
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A -Veldts B – Prairies C - Pampas D - Savannah ABCD
10) What are fertile places in the desert called?
A - Pampas B – Oasis C - Humus D- Nile valley ABCD
SECTION C: CITIZENSHIP (30 marks)

CIVICS, MORAL EDUCATION and HUMAN RIGHTS)
CIVICS (10 marks)
Fill in the spaces with suitable answers.

1) Certain behaviours are not acceptable in the school and society. Name four of such
behaviours ________________________________________________________
2) Ministries in Cameroon carry out different functions. State the function following
ministries _________________________________________________________
a) Ministry of Youth Affairs _____________________________________________
b) Ministry of Basic Education ___________________________________________
3) The President of the Republic of Cameroon has several duties to perform. Name any two
duties of the President _________________
4) Government gets its revenue from. Different sources. State two sources of Government
revenue ________________________________________________
5) Certain careers are open to holders of the first School Leaving Certificate.
Name any two of them _____________________________________________

1) Certain ethical values should be practiced in the society. Answer the following questions
by filling the spaces with words from the list below.
a) In the course of paying, you step on your brother’s toe. What do you do _____________
b) You meet eiders in the morning on your way to school. What do you do? ______
c) Your mother gives you food. What do you tell her? ____________________
d) Your father asks you to clean the house. What do you do? __________________
Answer list: Obey Apologise, Greet and Thank you.

2) Government policy in Cameroon is handed by three organs. Name them (3
marks)_______________________________________________________________3)
There are some practices that are dangerous to our health. Name any two such practices (2
marks) ____________________
4) One of the National Emblems of Cameroon is the Motto. State any other
National Emblems of Cameroon._______________________________________ (2 marks)
5] Cameroon is a member of the Central African Economic and Monetary Union (CEMAC].
Name any other country that is a member of this union (1 MARK),
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HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION (10 marks)
1) There are two types of families. Nuclear and Extended families
a) Define an extended family.____________ _______________________ (1 mark)
b) Write down two members of a nuclear family _________________ (1 mark)
2) The state has responsibilities towards pupils and the pupils also have some
responsibilities towards the state.
a) State two responsibilities of the state towards the pupils _____________________
b) State two responsibilities of pupils towards the state _______________
3) HIV/AIDS is a killer disease but it can be prevented. State two protectives
attitudes to adopt against HIV/AIDS. ___________________________________ (2 marks)
4) Everybody owns a name. State one reason why it is important to own a name
_______________________________________________________________ (1 mark)
5) An employee is someone who works for another person, enterprise or state. He has
certain rights. State any one of such rights. (1 mark)
GENERAL PAPER II
Time Allowed: 1 hour
(Health Education, Environmental Education and Home Economics)
Answer all Questions.
SECTION A: HEALTH EDUCATION (15 marks)

For Questions 1 — 5, provide the answers in the spaces provided (5 marks)
1. Exercises are good for the body. State one kind of exercise one can carry out
to keep the body fit _________________________________________________
2. There are several ways that germs can enter the body. Write down one way
through which germs can enter the body. _________________________________
3. Drugs are harmful to the body. State one effect of drugs to the body. _________
4. Malaria is an insect borne disease. State one air borne disease. ______________
5. HIV/AIDS can be prevented. State one way by which it can be
prevented.__________________________________________________________
Below are some body organs. Classify them under the body systems in the
table that follows.
(Nose, skin, kidneys, lungs, heart, veins, stomach, ovary, mouth, womb)
Attention; each organ is used only once.
Excretory Reproductive Circulatory Respiratory Digestive
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Write whether the following statements are True or False (5 marks)
1. Domestic waste is all the dirt that is gotten from our homes. It is disposed off
in the dust bins _____________________________________________________
2. One can choke when he/she talks during meals, that is why it is good to talk
when eating________________________________________________________
3. Bad water can be made fit for drinking by filtering and boiling. ______________
4. Exercise gives the body a good posture; therefore it is good to sit and lean on
the wall.__________________________________________________________
5. A complete diet contains ail the classes of food in correct proportion but fruits
are not supposed to be part of it ____________________________________

For questions 1 -5, supply answer in the spaces provided. (5 marks)
1) A complete insert has three distinct divisions (head, thorax and abdomen)
Where are the legs and wings of the insects attached? _________________________
2) Caring for our environment is very important. State one way by which we
care for our environment. _______________________________________________
3) There are two main seasons in Cameroon (the dry and the rainy season).
Which of them is very cold? ___________________________________________
4) Fire is sometimes considered as an environmental hazard. State one reason
why fire is considered dangerous to the environment. ______________________
5) A desert is a vast dry land which is not favourable for Human life State one
way by which we can check the extension of deserts. ____________________
Below are some weather elements and instruments under columns A and B.
Use arrows 10 match the elements 10 their corresponding instruments. (3marks)
Column A Column B
Temperature Wind vane
Rain fall Barometer
Wind direction Thermometer
Humidity Rain gauge
Air pressure Hygrometer
Wind speed Anemometer
Animals can be classified under reptiles and mammals

1) Name two reptiles _____________________________________________(1mark)
2) Name two mammals ________________________________________ (1 mark]
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Draw a simple leaf and label three of its parts correctly. (Drawing/2 marks)
correct labeling of parts /3 marks) (5 marks)
SECTION C: HOME ECONOMICS (10 marks)

FOOD and NUTRITION (2 marks)
Provide suitable answer;
1) There are three main meals taken during. the day? What is the first meal of
day called? _____________________________________________________________
2) When baking a cake, there is need for a raising agent. Name any one raising
agent you know._________________________________________________________
3) There are different types of beverages, alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages
Name any non alcoholic beverages.____________________________ (15 marks)
4) Some food should be cooked before it is eaten. Name one method of cooking
____________________________________________________________________
LAUNDRY (2 marks)
Provide answers in the spaces.
1) During laundry, we need some equipment; name any two of them _________
2) The laundry process begins with sorting and then steeping. Give one reason
why we sort clothes before steeping? ________________________________
HOUSECRAFT (2 marks)
Answer TRUE or FALSE 10 the following statements.
1) We can mop wooden floors ________________________________________
2) Guests can be welcome in the sitting room. __________________________
3) In a modem kitchen, gas and electricity are the major source of fuel. ________
4) A set of dinning table and chairs is the main equipment in our bed rooms.
______________________________________________________________
MOTHER CRAFT (2 marks)

Use the answers provided below to fill the spaces in the following passage.
There are signs to indicate that a woman is pregnant. The first of such signs is
Cessation of _______________________. Although this is not always the case in
some women, it becomes evident when the woman’s breasts and stomach
During pregnancy, the woman has to regularly attend ___________ clinic and after birth,
she and the baby should always attend ____________ clinic.
Answer list: Pre- Natal, enlarge, post-natal, menses)
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1) Decorative stitches are used on fabrics to produce designs. Name any one decorative
stitches you know. ___________________________________
2) Stitches can either be temporal or permanent. Name
a) One temporal stitch _________________________________
b) One permanent stitch.__________________________________
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

Time allowed: 1 hour
Instructions:
Answer all the questions and write only the correct answer on the spaces provided
1- We need communication tools in order to send or receive a message. On the table below,
write two traditional and two modem communication tools (4mks)
N° Traditional communication tools Traditional communication

tools
1.
2.
2) The radio and the television set are ICT equipments. State two differences between a
radio set and a television set._______________________________________________
3) In order to type the phrase Paul is heady’ how many times do you need to type on the
keyboard? Underline the right answer
a) 13 times b) 15 times c) 14 times d) 16 times
4) Write TRUE or FALSE in the spaces provided (4mks)

a- Computers must be protected from water, humidity and heat _____________________
b) It is advisable to work on the computer all day long and without rest _______________
c) It is advisable to save your work in the computer on any storage devise after you finish
typing ________________________________________
d) The best posture to adopt in front of a computer is to sit upright at a distance of at least
50cm ______________________________________________
5- Your Birthday party
Your uncle in Douala has written to inform you that he would not be E’ to attend your
birthday party but he would like you to send him some photos and if possible a video of the
party
a) What are you going to do in order to satisfy the wish of your Uncle
____________________________________________________________________
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b) Name two ICT tools that might help you satisfy the wish of your uncle
_____________________________________________________________________
c) Name four means through which you can use to send the gift to your uncle
_____________________________________________________________________
FIRSTSCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION 2011 SESSION

GENERAL PAPER I
Time Allowed: 60 minutes
HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY AND CITIZENSHIP (Civics, human rights and moral
education)
Instructions: candidates are required to answer all questions from all sections.
SECTION A: HISTORY (1SMARKS)
For Questions 1-5, mark an (X) on the letter that corresponds to the correct answer in the
answer column. (5mks)
1. In ancient time, rivers were factors the favoured civilization. Which of the following
rivers favoured civilization in Egypt?
a) River Nile b) River Tigris c) river Euphrates d) River Yangtse
ABCD
2. Ancient civilizations were characterized by special features. The hanging gardens were
features found in
a) Rome b) Babylon c) China d) Persia ABCD
3. Christianity is a religion practiced all over the world. Who is the Founder of Christianity?
a) Mohammed b) Jesus Christ c) Paul Biya d) Prince Henry ABCD
4. After the First World War, the League of Nations was formed to carter for the world
peace. Which International Oragnisation was formed after the Second
World War?
a) UNO b) WHO c) League of Nations d) AU ABCD
5) After the annexation treaty, the Germans hoisted their flag in Cameroon. Who hoisted the
German flag in Cameroon?
a) Nachtigal b) Alfred Saker c) Dr. Zingraft d) Bismark ABCD
For questions 6-10, fill the blancks with suitable answers chosen from the list
below (5marks)
6- The Greek civilization was centered around city states. Which one of them was
the most famous?_________________________________________________
7- The re-birth of learning which started in Italy was known as the _____________
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8- Cameroon derived her name from ‘Rio Dos Cameroes’, which was named after river
Wouri. Which people gave the name? ______________________________
9- In 1960, French Cameroon got her Independence. Who was the first President of
Cameroon?_______________________________________________________
10. Ghana, Mali and Songhai were Empires of Western Sudan. Who was the first king of the
Mali Empire? __________________________________________
Answer list: Portuguese, Athens, Sundiata, renaissance, Ahmadou Ahidjo From

questions 11-15, provide suitable answers to the following questions.
1.1.. Europeans came to Africa for various reasons. Give one reason why Europeans
explored Africa? _______________________________________________
12. Before the money economy, goods were exchanged for goods. What was
form of trade called? ___________________________________________________
13. The selling and buying of human beings is known as slave trade. State any
one evil of slave trade. __________________________________________________
14. The capital of Cameroon today is Yaounde. Which town served as the
capital of Cameroon during the German rule? ______________________________
15. The Reformation was a conflict between some critics and the Catholic
Church. Who wrote 95 points against the Catholic Church? _________________

Mark an (X) on the letter that corresponds to the correct answer in the answer column.
(10 marks)
1. Trees are planted to maintain water in the sou. Which word explains planting of trees?
a) Deforestation b) Aforestation c) Re-afforestation d) planting A B C D
2. Many conditions operate in the atmosphere. What is the study of atmospheric
conditions of a small place in a short time?
a) Weather b) temperature c) climate d) wind vane ABCD
3. Some people keep animals because of their by-products. What animal provide milk to
people?
a) Dog b) cow c) pig d) cat ABCD
4. People use many ways to move from one place to another. What transport people on a
railway?
a) Ship b) train c) aeroplane d) car A B C D 5 Some
kinds of soil are good while others are not good for agriculture. Which is the best kind of
soil for agriculture?
a) Sandy b) loam c) clay d) humus ABCD
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6. Cameroon produces a variety of textiles. Which company is in charge of textiles
production? a) CICAM b) CDC c) AES SONEL d) brasseries A BC D
7. The highest mountain in Cameroon is Mount Fako. Which is the highest mountain in
Africa?
a) Victoria b) Mount Kupe c) Mount Everest d) Mount Kilimanjaro A B C D
8. Several physical features characterize the coast of an ocean or a sea. What is a piece of
land stretching into the sea called?
a) A lake b) an island c) a peninsular d) an estuary ABCD
9. Time zones in the world are defined by imaginary lines that run from West to East. What
are they called?
à) Longitudes b) Latitudes C) Meridians d) Lines ABCD
10. The grassland in Russia is called the Steppes. What is the name of the temperate
grassland of South Africa?
a) Steppes b) Pampas c) Veldt d) Prairies ABCD
For questions 11 — 15, provide answers in the spaces provided.

11. Rivers drain into lakes, seas and oceans. Which river drains into Lake Chad?
___________________________________________________________________
12. Some countries are more populated than others. Which country is the most
populated in Africa? ___________________________________________________
13. People can get food from land and water. What activity is done by man in
water to get food? ____________________________________________________
14. Large areas of dry land are called deserts. Which is the largest desert in the
world?_____________________________________________________________
15. Some relief features are plains, plateaux and highlands. Which is the highest
peak in the world? __________________________________________________
SECTION C: CITIZENSHIP (Civics, Human Rights and Moral Education)

CIVICS (10 marks)
For questions 1 — 5, provide the correct answers in the spaces provided
(5marks)
1. The Decentralization process in Cameroon will involve local Administrators.
Who is the head of a Municipal Council? ________________________________
2. The National Assembly is a law making body in Cameroon. How many
parliamentarians are in the Cameroon National Assembly? __________________
3. Kofi Anan was one time Secretary General of the UNO. Who is the current
Secretary General of the UNO? __________________________________________
4. Young children who commit crimes are kept in a reformatory centre. Where
are adult criminals kept? ________________________________________________
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5. The Cameroon Flag has three colours and a star, on which colour is the star
found? ________________________________________________________
For questions 6 — 10, below are some abbreviations. Give the meaning of the
abbreviation. (5 marks)
6. ILO_____________________________________________________________
7. UNESCO__________________________________________________________
8. CRTV___________________________________________________________
9. UNICEF___________________________________________________________
1O.WHO___________________________________________________________
HUMAN RIGHTS (10 MARKS)

1) Parents have some responsibilities towards their children. State any
responsibilities of parents towards their children. ___________________________
2) There are certain things that children must do as duties to their parents. State
any two duties of the child towards his/ her parents __________________________ 3) Paul
is ill and has not been taken to the hospital by his parents as a result does
not attend school. Which two rights of his are being violated? __________________
4) Children have some rights from birth. State any two of these rights. _________
5) Women have equal rights as men, but most often, they are being violated.
State two ways by which women’s rights are violated._________________________

1) Different activities are carried out in scIoo1. State any two things children
should do in school. _________________________________________________
2) Ail schools have rules and regulations. List two things which children must
do while in the classroom _______________________________________________ 3)
There is freedom of worship in Cameroon. Name two kinds of Religions in
Cameroon.___________________________________________________________
4) Some drugs are harmful to the body and so should not be consumed. Name
two drugs which are harmful to the body ________________________________
5) It is good to share gifts with your friends. What do you say when you receive
a gift from someone? ___________________________________________________
6) You are in class and you fell like going out to urinate. What will you tell your
teacher in a polite manner? ______________________________________________
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GENERAL PAPER II: Time Allowed: 60 minutes
(Health Education, Environment Education and Home Economics)
Answer all Questions
SECTIONA: HEALTH EDUCATION (15 MARKS)

For Question 1 -5, provided the answer in the space provided. (5 Marks)
1) Clean up campaigns are usually organized in towns, villages and quarters.
one advantage of cleaning our environment. ___________________________
2) Insect bites can cause skin diseases. State any one skin disease you know.___
3) Potable water is that which is fit for drinking. State one source of potable
Water ___________________________________________________________
4) We wash our hands before and after meals. What other rule should one
Respect when eating?__________________________________________________
5) It is good to keep our school and home environment clean. What should we
do when we come to school in the morning, to render our environment clean?
____________________________________________________________________
Below is a list of food stuffs. Classify them under the various classes of food in the table
that follows.
Note: use one food stuff once.
Pork, rice, coconut, egg, cassava, garri, beans, butter, fish, chicken) (5 marks)
CARBOHYDRATES PROTEIN FATS AND OIL
We cure for our teeth, hair, clothes, nails and shoes daily. State how one can
care for the following aspects. (5 marks)
1) The ears_________________________________________________________
2) Hair___________________________________________________________
3) Nails___________________________________________________________
4) Inner wears_______________________________________________________
5) Clothes ____________________________________________________________
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Select the right answer from the list of answer provided below and fill the spaces provided.
Answers: (Malta, Iodine, Kwashiorkor, conjunctivitis, fermentation)
(5 marks)
1) Food when processed changes its state. The process whereby sugar in food turns to
alcohol is known as ____________________________________________
2) During dry season people suffer from various diseases. The one that affects the eyes as a
result of must dust is ___________________________________________
3) A first aid box contains several items. Which one of them is used on wounds?
4) There are several types of beverages. Give an example of a beverage._______
5) An incomplete diet in children can lead to deficiencies. What do children suffer from
when they lack protein? _____________________________________
SECTION B: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (15 marks)

Provide suitable answer in the spaces provided below. (5 marks)
1) Various soil types are good for agriculture. Which is the most appropriate? ____
2) When we plant our crops, we expect them to grow well. State one condition
necessary for seed germination. _____________________________________
3) Plants need water from the soil. State one way by which we can prevent the
loss of water from the soil. ____________________________________________
4) Plants prepare their food in leaves. Which is the name of the green coloring
pigment in leaves? _____________________________________________________
5) Plants grow well in fertile soil. Write down one way by which you can
improve on the fertility of a given soil. _______________________________
Question 1- 4 are some insects. Write whether their development phases following
complete or incomplete metamorphosis (4 marks)
1) Ants ______________________________________________________________
2) Grasshopper ____________________________________________________
3) Butterfly _______________________________________________________
4) Housefly________________________________________________________
5) Plants either have one seed leaf (monocotyledon] or two seed leaves (dicotyledon). State
two examples of di-cotyledon plants. (2 marks)_______________________
6) Amphibian are animals that live both in water and on land. Name examples of
Amphibians ______________________________________________________
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7) Plants get water from the soil through the roots. What is the process that occurs when a
stronger solution draws a weaker one? ________________________
8) Some characteristics of reptiles (animals) are that they crawl and have scale. Name any
two reptiles you know. _______________________________________

A. FOOD AND NUTRITION (2 marks)
1) Fruits make up a very important part of our daily diet. Name any two fruit of your
locality
2) When one is going on the picnic, he needs a packed meal. To carry along, name any types
of food that are suitable for a packed meals________________
B. LAUNDRY (2 marks)
1) Peter’s shirt is always dirty. State two ways by which he can make his shirt
neat.______________________________________________________________
2) Starch is sometimes used ‘during laundry. Name one kind of textile on which
Starch can be applied. __________________________________________________
3) Bleaching is a method of brightening dresses. Name any detergent that can
Used to brighten dresses._____________________________________________
C. HOUSE CRI4FT (2 marks)

1) A toilet should be cleaned daily. Name two things you need to clean your
School toilet. (1marks) _________________________________________________
2) There are various types of floors in our houses. Name any two types of floor
you know. (1 marks] __________________________________________________
D. MOTHER CRAFT (2 marks]

When feeding babies, a bib should be placed on their chest to avoid spoiling
their clothing. Draw a bib in the box below. (1 mark]
Aesthetics (1 mark]
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E. NEEDLE WORK (2 marks)
Disposal of fullness is a way that the width of a dress can be reduced to give
shape to the one who wears it. Below some words relates two parts of a dress.
Underline four words which referto disposal of fullness.
Smoking, button hole, pleats, zip, tucks, bias, gathers) (1 marks; 1/4 mark each)
Measurements are• taken before a dress can be stitched. Name two areas of the body which
are usually measured for a dress. (1 mark: 1/4 mark each)
FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION -2011 SESSION

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICA TION TECHNOLOG Y (ICT)
1) During Christmas, your parents offered you a brand new computer. Your brothers and
sister would like to use it but can’t because they are not computer literate. Listed below is
the process of starting and working on a computer. In the spaces provided below, help your
brothers and sisters work on the computer by arranging the process in order. (5 marks)
a) Wait for the welcome page
b) Use the keyboard to type letters and figures
e) Press the start button on the CPU d) Load a Microsoft word page
e) Press the start button on the monitor.
2) The table below provides a list of ICT tools and their uses. Complete it by marking
an (X) in the space that best describes the use of each tool as shown in the example. (5
marks)
USES To obtain an To send out an To To process an

ICT TOOL Information Information Communicate Information
Photo camera
Video camera
Computer
Telephone
Drum
Radio set
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3) Complete the following abbreviations using the space provided below (3 marks)
ICT____________________________________________________________
E-mail__________________________________________________________
www ___________________________________________________________
4) Below are two groups of word. Use an arrow to link the items in group A that
correspond to those in group B (5 marks)
Group A Group B
Microsoft Word Computer device
Modem Communication device Dangerous for the computer
The mouse Word processor
Virus Eat while working on a computer
It is not advisable Radio set
5) You have been sent on holiday and you are in a car travelling to the village.
The telephone of your driver rings while the car is on motion. Should the driver
pick up the call? Yes or No, say why? (2 marks)____________________________
FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTICATE EXAMINATION 2012 SESSION

GENERAL PAPER I
HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY AND CITIZENSHIP (CIVICS, HUMAN RIGHTS AND
MORAL EDUCA TION)
Candidates are required to answer all the questions in ALL the sections.
SECTIONA: HISTORY (15 marks)
For question 1- 5, write down the correct answer in the spaces provided. Each question
carries 1 mark.
1. The Early man made several discoveries. Which of them led him to a settled
life?__________________________________________________________
2. The coming of Europeans to Cameroon was characterized by missionary activities. What
is the name of the Baptist Missionary who set up the first school in Victoria (Limbe)?
________________________________________________________
3. The German Explorer, Zintgraff, signed treaties with some Cameroonian Chiefs during
his penetration into the hinterland. Write down the name of the Fon of Bali who signed a
blood pact with him. _________________________________
4. During the German occupation of Cameroon, there were some natives who reisted their
rule. Give the name of any one group of the native who resisted German rules.
____________________________________________________
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5. At the end of the First World War, Cameroon was partitioned between France and Britain
and was to be administered as a mandated territory. Which International Organization
supervised the administration of mandated territories?
For questions 6 -15, select the correct answers from the list below fill in the
spaces provided (10 marks)
6. The Berlin Conference was held in 1884 to decide on the partition of Africa.
Who convened the conference? _________________________________________
7. Apartheid was a system of government practiced in South Africa. The first
black President in South Africa who fought against Apartheid was ___________
8. The “Chariot of the Gods” referred to Mount Cameroon. Which Nationals
gave this name? _________________________________________________
9. Democracy is a Government for the pe9ple by the people. Name the Greek
City state in which Democracy started. __________________________________
10. Slave trade was the buying and selling of human beings. Give the name of
the person who fought for the abolition of slave trade in Britain. _______________
11. During the Annexation of Cameroon by the German, a treaty was signed
between the German traders and the Cameroonian Chiefs. Write the name of one
Douala Chiefs who signed on behalf of Cameroon. ________________________
12. German administration in Cameroon witnessed several construction works.
Name any German Relic in Cameroon. _________________________________
13. Limbe is a town in the South West Region. What was it called in the
colonial days?_______________________________________________
14. Egypt is referred to as the “Cradle of civilization”. One of the things
manking has inherited from Egyptian civilization is________________________
15. The first ever President of Cameroon was Amadou Ahidjo. On the 6
November 1982 he handed over to____________________________________
ANSWER LIST:
King Akwa, Dr. Natchtigal, Victoria, Calendar, Carthaginians, Bismark,
Foncha, Athens, Paul Biya, William Wilberforce, Nelson Mandela, The prime
Minister’s Lodge in Buea, Jacob Zuma, Portuguesse.
SECTION B: GEOGRI4PHY (15 marks)

For question 1- 10, write down the correct answers in the spaces provided.
Each question carries 1 mark.
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1. Rainfall, Temperature and wind direction are some Weather elements. Which
instrument is used to determine the direction of the wind? ___________________
2. The earth’s surface is made up of land masses and water bodies. A piece of
land surrounded by water is called ______________________________________
3. Mountain that erupt from time to time are known as volcanic mountains.
Name any volcanic mountain in West Africa ______________________________
4. The Solar system is made up of fine planets. Which is the largest planet? _______
5. Day and night are caused by some movements of the earth. What is
movement called? _______________________________________________
6. Oceans are large bodies of water. What is the name of the ocean that washes
the coast of Cameroon? _______________________________________________
7. The administrative capital of Cameroon is Yaounde. Which is the Economic
capital of Cameroon? ___________________________________________________
8. A lake is a body of water surrounded by land. Name the largest lake in Africa
9. Latitudes are imaginary lines running across the Globe from East to West.
Name the Latitude that cuts the earth into two equal parts. ______________
10. The world has different types of vegetation. Name the grassland types which
is found in Argentina. ____________________________________________
For questions 11- 20, mark an (X) on the letter that corresponds with correct answer.
Each question carries half (l/2 mark)
11. Cameroon has several game reserves, what is the name of the game reserve in Northern
Cameroon?
A) Maroua B) Limbe C)Mokolo D) Waza ABCD
12. Tea is one of the commercial crops produced in Cameroon. Two areas where tea is
produced in Cameroon are
A) Tiko and Buea B) Edea and Limbe
C) Ndu and Tole D) Ndu and Edea ABCD
13. Some countries in the world are thickly populated while others are populated. Which is
the most populated country in the world?
A) Nigeria B) Asia C) China D) France ABCD
14. Most kitchen utensils are made out of aluminium. From which mineral is aluminium
produced?
A) Gold B) Tin C) Bauxite D) Lead ABCD
15. Several geographical features are found in Cameroon. What is the landmass that is high
and flat at the top called?
A.) Valley B) Mountain C) Plateau D) Hill ABCD
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16. Countries in the world have their respective capital cities. Which is the
capital of Egypt?
A) Lagos B) Tunis C) Cairo D) Paris ABCD
17. Animals are used in some regions as means of transport. Name the animal
used as means of transport in the Tundra regions.
A) Camel B) Reindeer C) Donkey D) Horse ABCD
18. Electricity and potable water supply in Cameroon are run by cooperation.
The cooperation that is incharge of electricity in Cameroon is?
A) CRTV B) ENEO C) CAMWATER D) SONARA ABCD
19. A desert is a dry extensive land mass. The desert found in the Northern part
of Africa is called
A) Sahel B) Kalahari C) Sahara D) Dry land A B C D
20. Cameroon Development Cooperation (CDC) produces Agricultural
Products. Where is it’s headquarter found?
A] Douala B) Bota C) Yaounde D) Kribi ABCD
SECTION C: (Civics, Human Rights and Moral Education)

I- CIVICS (10 marks)
For questions 1— 5, fill the spaces provided with suitable answers (1mk each)
1. Regions in Cameroon are headed by Governors. How many Governors are
there in Cameroon? ___________________________________________________
2. The National Assembly in Cameroon is a law making Institution. What is the
name of the Speaker of the Assembly? _________________________________
3. There are several Newspapers in Cameroon. Name the Government
Newspaper. ______________________________________________________
4. The Cameroon National Emblems are the Flag, Anthem, Seal, the Motto and
Code of Arms. Name any features found on the Code of
Arms.___________________________
5. A primary school is headed by an Authority. What do we call this Authority?
Match the events in column A with their corresponding dates in column C by writing the
letter that correspond to the correct answer in column B
A B C
6. Plebicite in Southern Cameroon _______________ A. 1914-1918
7. The referandum ________________ B. 5th October
8. German Annexation of Cameroon ________________ C. 11th February

1961
9. First World War ________________
D. 20th May 1972
10. International teacher’s day ________________
E. 14th 1884
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II- MORAL EDUCATION (10 marks)
Provide suitable answers in flue spaces provided.
1. It is not advisable to drink alcohol. State any two effects of alcohol
j)________________________________________ii)_________________________
2. Late coming, truancy and absenteeisrn have negative effects on pupils. State any two of
the effects. ________________________________________________
3. A child is a blessing to his/her parents. State two things that a child can do make his/her
parents happy. ___________________________________________
4. HIV/AIDS is deadly disease but it can be controlled. State two ways:
HIV/AIDS can be prevented___________________________________________
5. Christian and Moslems have feast days that they celebrate ail over the won
Name:
j) Any Christian Feast day _______________________________
ii) Any Moslem Feast Day ________________________________
III - HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION

Write down the correct answers in the spaces provided
1. John is 1l years old but stays at home without attending school. Which right
of John is being abused? ________________________________________________
2. Mary’s parents do not allow her to attend Church service on Sundays. Which
aspect of her freedom is being violated? __________________________________
3. The state has some responsibilities towards its citizens. Write down any such
responsibliities._____________________________________________________________
__
4. Child abuse deprives children of their rights. State two types of child abuse
___________________________________________________________________
5. When a child is born, a document has to be established with informations of
the child. What is the name of this document? ____________________________
6. Every child has the right to live. State any two things a parent can do to fulfill
this right.__________________________________________________________
7. A Nigerian citizen is different from a Cameroonian citizen. State any two
things that can identify you as a Cameroon.__________________________
GENERAL PAPER II
HEAL TH EDUCA TION, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND HOME
ECONOMICS
SECTION A: HEALTH EDUCA TION (15 marks)
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1. When a pupil sustains an injury, he/she is administered First Aid. Name item
found in the First Aid Box. ___________________________________________
2. Malaria can be prevented by keeping our surroundings clean. What does a
dirty environment attract that can cause malaria? ____________________________
3. There are some diseases that can be contracted by getting close to someone
suffering from them. Name any one of such diseases. ________________________
4. There are various types of latrines. Name the type used in your home
_________________________________________________________________
5. Vaccination is a method used to check some diseases. Write down the name of any
vaccine you know _______________________________________________
For questions 6-10, select answers from the list of answers below. The statements bellow
describes the functioning of some body systems. Write down the function that is best
described.
6. The movement of a piece of meat from the mouth to the anus ______________
7. Giving birth to a young one of the same specie________________________
8. Sending out waste matter from the body_______________________________
9 Taking in and sending out of air ______________________________________
10. Movement of blood from the heart to other parts of the body
Answer list: Excretion, Respiration Reproduction, Transpiration,

Circulation, Digestion,
Match column A with column C by writing the number of the phrase in
column A that best describes the action in column C in the answer column.
Column A Answer column Column C
11 .Taking in more food than Pollution
necessary
12.Staying away from sexual Ventilation
intercourse until the right moment
13 .The act of letting light through Overfeeding
doors and windows
1 4.A broken bone through an Abstinence
accident
1 5.Littering the environment with Fracture
waste matter

For questions 1 -4, fill the answers in the banks provided.
1. Plants have either one seed leaf or two seed leaves. Name a plant with one
seed leaf.
2. Some animals eat grass (herbivorous) while others eat flesh (carnivorous).
State i) a herbivorous animal ____________ ii) a carnivorous animal____________
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3. Erosion is the washing away of top soil either by water or wind. One way that
erosion can be checked is by _____________________________________________
4. Most countries get revenue by exporting cash crops. Name any cash crop
produced in Cameroon. ________________________________________________
The following group of words numbered 5 to 10 have common characteristics
except one. Underline the odd one in each group.
5. Ovary, stigma wings petals style
6. Clearing, washing, tilling mulching weeding
7. Movement, growth, reproduction, excretion, stagnation
8. Mosquitoes, housefly elephants grasshopper cricket
9. Mango, plantains orange pineapple pawpaw
10. Parrots, sparrow, tilapia, hawk, eagle
The following process takes place in the plants. Write down the part of the
plant in which they occur. Select answer from the list below,
11. A stronger solution drawing weaker one (Osmosis)
12. Plant manufacture of food (photosynthesis)
13. Movement of water from the roots to the leaves (transport)
14. Transfer of pollen grains from the anthers to the stigma
Answer list: stem, flowers, fruits, leaves, roots
SECTION C: HOME ECONOM1cS
I - FOOD AND I’IUTRIT1ON (2 marks)
1. Meals are planned following the sex, age and occupation of those to eat.
Name any type of food which is good for a grandmother of 70 years. Say why?
2. A dessert is food taken after a main meal. Name any one desert you know
II - LAUNDRY (2 marks)
1. Stains on clothes should be removed during laundry. Name any detergent that
can be used to remove stains on clothes ________________________________________
2. Drying unes are placed in the sun for washed clothes to be dried. Give one
other reason why it is good to dry clothes in the sun. __________________________
III- HOUSE CRA.FT (2 marks,)

1. The house is portioned into various parts; room, parlour and kitchen. Name two
equipments found in the;
a) Room_______ __________ and _____________________________
b) Kitchen _________ _______________ and _________________________
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2. Most household equipments are made out of wood. State two ways by wliich
we can care for wooden equipments ________________________________
IV - MOTHER CARE (2 marks)

Provide answers in the spaces provided
When a woman is pregnant, she prepares for child birth by buying sorne items.
1. State two items she buys for herself_____________________________________
2. State two items she buys for the expected baby. ________________________
V - NEEDLE WORK
1. Your mother has a sewing room. State two equiprnents found in a sewing
room _____________________________________________________________
2. During pregnancy, you want to stitch a dress for your expected baby.
Underline any two fastening recommended for such a dress from the list below:
Zip, ribbon to tie, hook and eye, button and loop.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) - (20marks)

Time Altowed: 1 hour
Answer all questions
1. You have just passed your Common Entrance Examination and you want to inform your
eider brother who is in London. The following are some of the means through which you can
send him the information. Underline the faster and fastest means of sending him the message.
(2 marks) V
Postal mail: E-mail: SMS
2.a) At the ICT corner ofyour classroom, one can, find the following tools:
a gong, a flute, a drum, a balafon, a radio set, a television set, a beli, a mobile .telephone,
camera and a computer.
In the table below classify these tools into Traditional and Modern (5 marks)
Traditional tools Modem tools
2.b) The image below is that of a desktop computer and the letters A to D represents some
of its parts. Using the answers provided below, label the parts to their corresponding letters.
(4 marks)
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In the table below classify these tools into Traditional and
Modem. (5 marks)
A._____________________
B._____________________
C.________________________
D. __________________________
Answers: Monitor, Mouse, Keyboard, Central Processing Unit

2. c) State Iwo uses of a mobile telephone. (2 marks)
i)_________________________________________________________________
ii)________________________________________________________________
3.The computer is an Information and Communication Technology Tool which has input
and output devices. Input devices are used to extend information into the computer while
output devices are used to bring out information from the computer. Below is a list of some
peripherals:
The keyboard; the monitor; a mouse, and a printer.
In the table below, classify them into input and output devices (3 marks)
N° Input Devices Output Devices

1
2
3
4
4. Complete the folio wing sentences with the appropriate words chosen from the list below.
Save - protected - village - connection
a) A computer must be ______ from water, humidity and heat
b) After typing a text we must ____________it in a storage device.
c) In order to gain access to a website we must have internet __________________ d)The
world has become a global______________ thanks to ICT.
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FIRST SCHOOL LEAIVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION - 2013 GENERAL
PAPER 1 (6O MARKS) TIME ALLOWED: 9OMINUTE.
HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY AND CITIZENSHIP (Civics, Moral Education and Human

Rights)
Candidates are required to answer all the questions in ALL the sections.
SECTION A: HISTOR Y (15 mark)
Complete the blanks with correct answers. (5 MARKS)
1. The Renaissance had many causes. State one cause of the Renaissance.
_____________________________________________________________
2. The slave trade was the buying and selling of human beings. Write down one evil of the
slave trade.______________________________
3. Civilization began in some area along river valleys. Where did it begin in
Africa? _____________________________________________
4. The early man made some discoveries. Name two of them _____________
5. Some European countries annexed territories in Africa. Which country annexd Cameroon
in 1884? ______________________________ (1 marks each)
Select correct answers from column B that correspond to the statements in column A and
write down the answer in column C. (5MARKS)
N° Column A Column Column B

6. Who led the abolition of slave trade in Julius Von Soden
England?
7. Who called the Berlin Conference? Mohammed
8. Who was the first German Govenor in Henry Otto Von
Cameroon? Bismark
9. Who discovered the source of River Niger? William Wilberforce
10. Who founded the Muslim Religion? Mungo Park
Mark an X on the letter that corresponds to the correct answer in the answer column. (5
marks)
11. Civilization began in areas where living conditions were favourable. Where did most
makers of civilization live?
a) Mountains b) Caves c) River valleys d) Trees ABCD
12. Israelites were led out of slavery from Egypt. Who led them out of Egypt?
a) David b) Solomon c) Abraham d) Moses ABCD
13. The Industrial Revolution was the change from producing goods using the
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hands to the production of goods using machines. Where did it begin?
a) Italy b) Germany c) England d) Egypt A B C D
14. Europeans called Africa the Dark Continent. Why was it called the Dark
continent?
a) because ofthe harsh tropical climate
b) the dense equatorial forest harboured wild animais
c) the hostility of natives
d) Europeans had no knowledge ofthe hinterlands. AB C D
15. The United Nations Organization was created in 1945 after the Second World War.
Where is its head quarters found?
a) San Francisco b) New York e) China d) Cameroon A B C D
SECTION B: GEOGI?APHY (15 marks)
Fill the spaces provided from question 1-5 with suitable answers.
1. The wind vane is a weather instrument used in recording the direction of the wind. State
two other ways you would use in finding out the direction of the wind if you do not have a
wind vane. (2 marks)
i) _________________________________ii)___________________________
2. Your friend from London wants to visit touristic sites in Cameroon. Name
two touristic sites you will indicate to him/her (2 marks)
i)____________________________________ii)_____________________________
3. During the dry season, the volume of water in the river, lakes and sea decreases, give two
reasons to explain what happens (2 marks)
i)_______________________________ii)__________________________________
Underline the correct answers to the following questions from those provided bellow.
4. Goods are transported using different means. Which is the cheapest means of
transporting bulky goods?
a) By land b) by water c) by air d) a and b
5. Seasons change from one place to the other. What causes the change of
seasons?
a) The revolution of the earth round the sun. b) The wind
c) The rotation of the earth d) none of the above
6. In the desert, there is little or no rainfall. What is the fertile place in the desert
called? A) Humus soil b) Oasis c) Fertile soil d) Canal
7. Two types of eclipse usually occur. Which of them occurs when’ the moon
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Comes between the sun and the earth?
a) Eclipse of the earth b) eclipse of the sun
c) Eclipse of the moon d) eclipse of the star.
8. A water way connects the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. What is it
A) river b) Suez canal c) The Dardanelles d) Panama canal.
9. Mr. Mba intends to trade in cotton. From which region can he buy cotton in quantities?
a) North Region b) Littoral Region c) South West Region d) Eastem Region
10. Which is the wettest place in the world?
a) Cameroon b)Chirapunji c) Debuncha d) Canada
11. In Cameroon different industries manufacture different products. Which industry
produces powder?
a) Chococam b) CDC C) Nosuca d) Cicam
12. The vegetation of the African continent is closely linked to climatic
conditions. Where is the Equatorial forest found?
a) Tropical Region b) Hot Desert Region
c) Mountains Region d) Equatorial Region
SECTION C: CITIZENSHIP (30 marks)

(Civics, Moral Education and Human Rights Education)
I - CIVICS (10 marks)
Fill the spaces with suitable answers
1. Cameroon is a bilingual country. What are the official languages of
Cameroon? (2 marks) ____________________________________________
2. We can communicate using different means. State two modem means of
cornL1unication. (2 marks)
3. The National Road Safety Campaign is used to sensitize road users on safety
rules. State two of these1rules. (2 marks) __________________________________
4. Cameroon is divided into ten regions. Which region has?
a) The economic capital of Cameroon? ___________________________ (lmark)
b) The political capital of Cameroon? _____________________________ (lmark)
5. Certificates are issued at different instances.
a- Which certificate is issued when a child is born? _________________ (lmark)
a- Which certificate is issued at the end of the primary school course?
________________________________________________________(1 mark)
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Read the following sentences carefully and write True or False in the spaces
provided.
1- Good children should obey their parents ______________________________
2- Smoking is dangerous to human beings _______________________________
3-Children should tell lies. ______________________________________________
4- Stealing and fighting are bad behaviours.
5- Fighting is not tolerated in school. Write down two things you would do
When two pupils are fighting, ii) _______________________________________
6- Only good values should be practiced in the society. State two good values.
ii) _______________________________
7- Your environment should be kept clean. What two things would you do to keep the
classroom clean? i) ______________________ ii) _______________
III - HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION (10 marks)

1- The nuclear and extended families are two types of families.
j) What is an extended family? ________________________________________
ii) write down the members of a nuclear family_______________________
2- Rose is twelve years and her parents want her to stop school and get married to an elderly
man. Which two rights of Rose are being violated? ___________
3- A family has two children, a boy and a girl.
a) Who should do all the cooking in the house? _______________________
b) Why? ___________________________________________________________
4- Mr. Ndo refused his wife from getting a job because he said he needs a complete
housewife. What two rights of Mrs. Ndo are being violated? _________________
5- Susan is 13 years old and works as a baby sitter. Is it correct? _____________
Why?____________________________________________________________
GENERAL PAPER II (40 marks)

Time Allowed:1 hour
HEALTH EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND HOME
ECONOMICS.
Instruction: Candidates are required to answer all the questions in ALL the Sections.
SECTION A: HEALTH EDUCA TION (15 MARKS)
Below are five uncompleted statements. Fill in the blanks with suitable words chosen
from the list below.
1- Food is divided into food classes or nutrients. Which class of food provides
energy?_______________________________________________________
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2- Dirty water can be made fit for drinking by purification. Which chemical causes mud to
settle in water?
3- Eating too much food leads to indigestion. What is another effect of overfeeding?
_________________________________________________________
5 The soft substance in the human body is known as flesh. What is the bony framework
called?_______________________________________________
Skeleton, alum, carbohydrates, Cholera, constipation
Mark an X on the letter that corresponds 10 the correct answers in the answer column.
1. Living things have some characteristics. Which is one of them?
a) They reproduce b) they play c) they run d) they dance ABCD
2. Mrs. Ade usually boils her drinking water. Why does she boil water?
a) To change its colour b) to kill germs
c) to reduce quantity d) to sweeten it ABCD
3. IMDS can be contracted through unprotected sex. State one other way
through which it can be contracted.
a) sitting together b) hand shake
a) bathing together d) using the same razor blade. ABCD
4. The eye is the organ used for sight. Which organ is used for taste?
a) teeth b) lips e) tongue d) mouth A B C D
5. Below are some sentences. Read them carefully and write if they are
True or False in the spaces provided.
a) Oxygen is harmful to patients.
b) Children must look Left and right before crossing the road to avoid
accidents________________________________________________
c) Protein helps in building up our bodies.__________________________________
d) Vaccines destroy our body systems and make us iii. ________________________
e) Balanced diet causes kwashiorkor. __________________________________
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SECTIONB: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (15 marks)
Below are statements in list A and B. select answers from B and write them in the answer
column (5 marks).
LIST A Answer LIST B
a) What has mass and occupies spaces. Reserve
b) Which cash crop is grown in the forest Planting of trees
region?
c) What method can be used to check soil Vlouth

erosion?
d) What is the area where wild animals or Matter

plants are
f) officially protected called? Cocoa

e Where doe digestion begin ? cocoa
Below are 10 statements to be completed. Fill in the blanks with suitable answers. (10
marks)
1. Air contains many types of gases. Which is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?
_______________________________________________________
2. Water can exist in three different forms. In what form does water exist in ice?
______________________________________________
3. Human beings may loose water from their bodies by sweating. What is the process that
plants loose water called? ___________________
4. Sweet potatoes are an example of crops with creeping stem. Give an example of a crop
with climbing stem______________________
5. A maize plant has prop roots. What are the roots of the mango tree called?
________________________
6. Plants are planted either by seeds or seedlings. Which plant is planted by seedlings?
___________________________
7. Respiration takes place in both plants and animals. What are the tiny holes on the surface
of a leaf called? _________________________
8. Some animals feed on others. What name is given to such animals? ________
9. Trees should be replanted when they are cut. What is this called? ________
10.One cause of environmental hazards is volcanic eruption. Name one other
cause of environmental hazards. ___________________________________
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I - FOOD AND NUTRITION (2 marks)
1- There are different cooking methods. Which method is used in cooking koki beans?
__________
2- The flesh of each animal has a name, what is the flesh of a pig called?
II -LAUNDRY (2 marks)
1. Germs are found sometimes on clean clothes. What can be done to kill them?
___________________
2. Sometimes our materials get stained. What can be used to take off the stain?
___________________________
III - HO USE CRAFT (2 marks)

Write suitable answers in the spaces provided.
We us a broom to sweep the floor. What do we use to mop the
floo__________________________________
2. Some floors are not cemented. What do you do to such floors before sweeping?
______________________
IV - MOTHER CRAFT (2 marks)

Provide suitable answers in the spaces below.
1. Babies are gift from God. The killing of an unborn baby is called ______
2. There are different stages in the development of a girl. When she starts menstruating we
say she is _____________________
V - NEEDLE WORK (2 marks)

1. Needle work involves a lot of stitching. Give the name of the equipment used to protect
the finger _____________________
2. There are various types of seams. Which seam is used for gathering clothes?
_____________________________________
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) - (20

marks)
Time Allowed: 1 hour. Answer All Questions.
1- Throughout the years, human beings have been communicating using different types of
communication tools. Below is a list of some communication tools. Xylophone, telephone,
drum, gong, internet, f ax. (5 marks)
a) Classify these tools into traditional and modem tools of communication
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(0.5 mark each) _________________________________________
b) Which of these tools is widely used today? _____________________________
c) Say why _________________________________________________
2- Birthday party. (5 marks)

It is your birthday. You want to invite a photographer to take photos as a souvenir but he
stays far away from your house. Using your knowledge on ICT, answer the following
questions:
a) Name one ICT tool that can be used to call the photographer
b) Name one ICT tools that the photographer will use to take the photos
c) Name two ICT tools that you can use to watch the video of your birthday party
d) State two ways through which you can handle these equipments so that they don’t get
bad___________________________________________________
3. Read the following sentences and write True or False in the spaces provided f5 marks)
a) It is advisable to say ail what is in your mind on the phone or through the internet.
b) A virus is a program that destroys files in a computer _______________
c) The keyboard is an output peripheral. __________________
d) It is advisable to have your breakfast when working on a computer.____________
e) It is advisable to use a mobile phone when driving___________
4. Choose the correct answers from the list below to fill the blank spaces. (5 marks) Laptop,
hardware, Internet, USB flash drive, monitor.
a) ____________________ refers to all the components of a computer that can be seen and
touched.
b) The part of a computer that looks like the television set is called
_______________________________________________
c] A is a device in which information can be stored from the computer.________
d) The __________________ is a large network of computers which are connected
to each other that can permit communication in bath ways.
e) The ____________________ is another type of computer.
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FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION -2014 SFSSION
GENERAL PAPER 1 (60 marks,)
HISTOR Y, GEOGRAPHY A NID CITIZENSHIP (CIVICS, HUMAN R.IGHTS
AND MORAL EDUCATION,)
Candidates are required 10 answer all the questions in ALL the sections.
SECTIONA: HISTORY (15 marks,)

1- Write the answers in the spaces provided. (5 marks)
1. Europeans came to Cameroon in the early 1880s. Which of them was the first
to reach the coast of Cameroon?_________________________
2. In 1772, the Lord Mansfield’s law abolished slave trade in England. Who was
the first slave to be set free under this law? ________________________
3. Shortly before the Second World War ended in 1945, an organization was
formed to replace the League of Nations. What was this organization called? __________
4. Christians worship in churches. Where do Muslims worship? _____________
5. The first President of Cameroon was Ahmadou Ahidjio. Who is the current President of
Cameroon? ____________________________________
II Mark an X on the letter that corresponds to the correct answer in the answer column.
(5 marks,)
1) The Mesopotarnian writing was called Cuneiform, What was the Egyptian writing called?
a) Characters b) Hieroglyphics c) Ppyrus d) Clay tablet A B C D 2)
Mungo Park discovered the source of River Niger. Who discovered the Cape of Good
Hope?
a) Vasco Da Gama b) William Caxton
c) Lander Brothers d] Bartholomew Diaz ABCD
3) Cameroon was partitioned between France and Britain after the First World War. One of
the bloodiest battle in Cameroon during the First World War was fought in
a) Yaounde b] Douala c) Nsanankang d) Buea ABCD
4) Laws are mad: to guide people in a country. Who was the Babylonian king who codified
the aw?
a) Hanno b] Hammurabi e] Hannibal d) Socrates A B C D
5] Many German Explorers came to Cameroon during the colonial period. Who was the
German Explorer who explored the Western grass field of Cameroon?
a) Dr. Zintgraff b) Dr. Natchtigal e] Von Bisrnark d) Von Sodden ABCD
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III - Choose the correct answer from the box below and match to the
corresponding question. (5 marks)
1] Ghana was the first empire of western Sudan. Who was their king? ________
2] The Portuguese called the River Wouri “Rio dos Cameroes”. How did the
Carthaginians call Mount Cameroon? ______________________________
3) Mesopotamia was located between twin rivers. Which are the twin rivers?
4] The African continent was partitioned between European countries. Which
two countries were not colonized? ________________________________________
5) Baptist missionaries were the first to establish in Cameroon. Who was the
first missionary to Cameroon? ____________________________________________
List of answers: Joseph Merrick, Charriots of God, Kayamagan,

Tigris and Euphrates, Liberia and Ethiopia

I - Read the questions and mark an X on the letter corresponding to the correct
answer in the answer column.
1. Cherapunji is the wettest place in the world. Which is the wettest place in
Cameroon?
a) Cherapunji b) Santa c) Debuntcha d] Douala ABCD
2. Australia is the smallest continent in the world. Which is the largest continent
in the world? a) Europe b) Africa c)Asia d) North America ABCD
3. The highest mountain in the world is Mt. Everest. Which is the highest
mountain in Africa?
a) Mt. Fako b) Mt. Kilimanjaro c)Mt. Mandara d) Mt. Oku ABCD
4. The temperate grassland in Argentina is the Pampas. What is the tropical
grassland called? a) Stepps b) Veldt e) Pampas d) Savanna ABCD
5. Jupiter is the largest planet. What is the name of the smallest planet?
a) Mercury b) Mars c) Neptume d) Jupiter ABCD
6. The rainy and dry seasons are the two main seasons in Cameoon. The wind
that bring the dry season in Cameroon is called
a) Harmatan b) N.E. trades c) Monsoons d) S.E. Monsoons ABCD
7. Import means bringing goods into the country. Which of these goods is
exported by Cameroon?
a) Clothes b) cocoa e) rice d) shoes A B C D
8. People use different means when travelling. Which animal is used to travel in
the desert? a) cow b) camel c) donkey d) horse ABCD
9. An island is a piece of land completely surrounded by water. What do we call
a piece of water completely surrounded by land?
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River b) ocean c) stream d) lake ABCD
10. River Amazon is the longest river in the world. Which is the longest river in Cameroon?
a) Wouri b) River Benue c) River Sanaga d) River Congo ABCD
II Write down the correct answer in the space provided.

1) Cameron produces food crops and cash crops. Write down two cash
2) Weather conditions are measured using some instruments. Write
Instruments that can be used to measure the following conditions
Temperature __________________________b) Rainfall _____________________
3) Cameroon has different railway stations. A railway terminus in the
Cameroon is found in. _______________________________________________
4) Longitudes and Latitudes are imaginary, lines that run around the earth. The line that
divides the earth into two equal halves is called _____________________
5) Some kinds of soil are good for agriculture while others are not. Which is the best kind of
soil for agriculture?
SECTION C: ITIZENSHIP (CIVICS, HUMAN RIGHTS AND MORAL

EDUCATION
I- CIVICS (10 marks)
Answer all the questions by providing correct answers in the spaces provided
1. Cameroon is distinguished from other countries by its National Emblems.
Write down one Emblem of Cameroon. _________________________________
2. Cameroon has three arms of government. State one ______________________
3. The Prime Minister is the Head of Government. State one of his duties. _____
4. Ministers are appointed to head different ministries and carry out different
functions. What is the Ministry incharge of Primary and Nursery Education
called ______________________________________________________
5. The judiciary enforces laws in Cameroon through courts. Name one type
court in Cameroon. ______________________________________________
6. There are some conditions citizens in Cameroon must fulfill before they can
vote. State one ________________________________________________________
7. Cameroon is a member of some international organizations. Write down one
8. Government gets its revenue from direct and indirect taxes. Name one direct
tax._________________________________________________________________
9. Agro Pastoral shows have been organized in some towns in Cameroon. Where was the
Last Agro Pastoral show organized?
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10. Cameroon National Assembly is made up of 180 parliamentarians, how
many senators are there in Senate? ____________________ (1 mark)
II - HUMAN RIGHTS (10 marks,)

Fill the spaces provided by writing down the correct answers.
1) Children have some responsibilities towards their parents. State
responsibilities of children towards their parents.
2) Elizabeth is 9 years old and she have to leave school to help her mother in
farm during the planting season. Name two of Elizabeth’s rights that are
violated.________________________________________________
3) One of the function of UNTCEF is to ensure proper security of children. State
other UN agencies that take care of
children.__________________________________
4) Child abuse is the act of mishandling children. Explain two cases of child
abuse_______________________________________________ _________
5) Gender equality refers to equal opportunities between boys and girls. State
two rights of the girl child; ________________________________________ ____
III - MORAL EDUCATION

Provide the answer in the spaces below.
1) Gambling means risking money in the hope of winning more money. State
two disadvantages of Gambling; __________________________________ ______
2) HIV/AIDS is a killer disease. State two ways by which you can prevent it.
i)_________________________________ii) __________________________
3) Pupils carry out many activities in school. State two activities that pupils
should carry out in school i) ___________________ ii) __________________
4) Some drugs are harmful to the body and should not be consumed. Name two
drug which are harmful to the body. i) _____________ii) __________________
5) Moral education teaches human beings how to behave well in the society.
State two characteristics of a well behaved child.
i)_________________________________________________________________
ii)_________________________________________________________________
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FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXMINATION - 2014 SESSION
(4O MARKS)
GENERAL PAPER II Time Allowed: 1 hour
HEALTH EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND HOME
ECONOMICS INSTRUCTION:
SECTIONA: HEALTH EDUCA TION (15 MARKS)

Candidates are required to answer all the questions in All the Sections. Suitable answers
for me following questions (6 marks)
1. Persona1 hygiene is the act of keeping ourselves neat. State two things you do
keep your body clean. ____________________________________________
2. Mrs. Ono bought some meat and it decayed because her refrigerator got bad. Write down
two other ways of preventing food from getting bad.______________
3. Your father is sick and is asked to eat a balance diet. What is a balance diet?
__________________________________________________
II — Select the right answers from the list below and fill in the spaces provided.
(6 marks)
1. Water borne diseases are contracted when we drink dirty water. State two ways we can
make dirty water fit for drinking._____________________________
2. Malaria is caused by the female anopheles mosquito. State two ways of preventing
malaria.____________________________________________________
3. The body needs water. Write down two ways by which the body can get
water.__________________________________________________________
III — Mark an X on the letter that corresponds to the correct answer in the
answer column. (3 marks)
I. Germs are tiny organisms that enter our bodies and make us sick. State one way of
destroying germs.
a) Boil food before eating b) eat raw food
c) Eat much food d) store much food
2. Food enters our body through the mouth and the waste is sent out through the
anus. What us the name of this process?
a) Excretion b) digestion c) respiration d) reproduction
3. HIV/AIDS has no treatment. What is the full meaning of AIDS?
a) Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
b) Acquired International Deficiency System
c) All Illness Deserves Symptoms
d) Africa Immune Deficiency System
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SECTION B: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (15 MARKS)
I- Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers (6 marks;
1. For germination to take place, it follows some stages.
Re-arrange the stages below b show the right order or germination in the spaces provided.
a) The radical grows down ward into the soils to form the root
b) The seed absorbs or takes in water
c) The plumule shoots out towards light producing leaves
d) The seed swells and the teats breaks
i) ___________________________________________________________________
ii) __________________________________________________________________
iii) __________________________________________________________________
iv) __________________________________________________________________
2. Fruits are very important to man. State two importance of fruits
a)___________________________________________________________________
b) __________________________________________________________________
3. When we make air, water, land and the environment dirty or harmful to people, animals
and plants, we call this pollution. State two things you would do to prevent pollution.
____________________________________________
II- Select the right answers from the list below and fill in the spaces provided. (6 marks)
1. Some villagers want to carry out plantation farming. What two conditions are necessary
for such farming to start? _______________________________
2. There are two kinds of leaves. Name them __________________________
3. Erosion is the washing away of top soil by agents of erosion. (Water, wind). What two
things can we do to prevent soil erosion? _____________
LIST OF ANSWERS: mulching, large hectares of land, plant cover crops, compound
machines.
III — Underline the right answers from the list of answers in the bracket for each
question. (3 marks)
1. Animals depend on plants for their food. The process through which plants manufacture
their foods is called (photosynthesis, chlorophyli, fertilization)
2. Plants are very useful to man. The process of cutting down trees is called:
(Afforestation, Deforestation, Reforestation)
3. There have been changes in the weather conditions for the past years. The result of these
changes iii weather is called: (Human change, Climate change, Animal change)
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Provide suitable answers in the spaces.
1. We take three meals in a day. What is the last meal of the day called?
2. Some people cook in iron pots. Name one other kind of pot ______________
3. Salads are good for the body. State one kind of salad. _________________
4. Food is cooked in a kitchen. State one way of keeping the kitchen clean.
Underline the correct answer to each of the questions from the words in bracket.
1) Bleaching is a method of brightening clothes. Name any detergent that can be used to
wash clothes. (Vim, savon, wood ash)
2) Wool is a natural fabric. Give an example of another natural fabric. (SiIk, cotton, nylon)
III - HOUSE CRAFT (2 marks)

Provide suitable answers to these questions.
1. There are many household equipment. Name any two that can be used to prepare
breakfast. ________________________________________________________
2. We cover our floor with carpets. Name one other thing we can use to cover floor.
IV- MOTHER CRAFT (2 marks)

Write the correct answers in tire spaces provided.
1) A baby does not take breast milk throughout life. What is the process of changing a baby
from breast milk and introducing other types of food called? ______________
2) A woman is known to be pregnant when her menstrual period stops. Write down one
other sign of pregnancy _____________________________________
V - NEEDLE WORK (2 marks)

Write tire correct answers in the spaces provided.
1) Stitches can either be temporal or permanent. Name
a) One temporal stitch _________________________________________________
b) One permanent stitch____________________________________(1 /2mark each)
2) A man who sews clothes is called a tailor. How is a woman who sews clothes
called? ___________________________________________________________
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FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION- 2014 SESSION
marks)
Time Allowed: I hour.
Answer all questions.
1. In a discussion, Ah and his father cannot agree on the full meaning of ICT. Help them by
underlining the right meaning amongst the following.
a) Informal Cameroonians and Technologies
b) Informed Communication and Technologies
c) Information and Communication Technologies (1 mark)
2. In the list of computer parts below, there is an odd element. Read them carefully and
answer the questions that follow:
The mouse, the central unit, a flag, the keyboard, monitors (5 marks)
a) From the list provided above, which of them is not a computer part?
b) State the use of each of the computer parts listed above.___________________
3. With the aid of a calculator keyboard, you wish to type the number 19773 into a
calculator. From the list of suggested answers provided below, underline the answer
corresponding to the number of times you will hit the keyboard.
a) Two times b) four times e) five times d) one time (1 mark)
4. After typing a text into the computer, you wish to save the work for future use. The
following sentences are the procedures required to carry out the task arranged in a
disorderly manner. You are expected to reorganize the sentences into a step procedure in the
spaces provided below.
- Click on save;
- Name the file;
- Choose a storage device;
- Click on file;
- Choose and click on save
5. Certain precautions are necessary when using ICT devices. Read the following sentences
and write TRUE or FALSE in the spaces provided. (3 marks)
a) Always answer telephone calls when the phone is charging
b) Always clean your ICT devices inside water ____________________________
c) Always sit a little bit far away from the TV screen when watching news_____
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6. The desktop computer is one of the modem tools for communication today.
Using your knowledge of ICT devices, draw a desktop computer and name 4
parts. (Drawing: 3 marks, labeling: 2 marks)
FIRSTSCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION - 2015 SESSION

GENERAL PAPER I (50 Marks)
INSTRUCTIONS: Candidates are required to answer all the questions in ALL the
sections.
SECTIONA: HISTORY (15 marks) Part 1- (5 marks)
1. Below is a description of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. Read it carefully and answer the
questions that follow.
There were three continents involved, A B C. The slave markets were in A where various
methods were used to capture the slaves, From B came the merchants who actually bought
the slaves and took to C where they worked in plantations. The slaves were parked in ships
and the journey across the Atlantic Ocean was very tedious resulting to many deaths.
a) Identify the continents referred to as: A__________________________________
B C _________________ (1⁄2marks)
b) Line 2 in the passage shows that various methods were used to capture slave. In the space
below, describe one of the methods (1 mark) __________________
2. Rivers have played an important role in ancient civilizations. The
Mesopotamian civilization developed between two rivers. Name them
j)___________________________ii) ______________________________ (2 marks)
3. Historians study past events to shape future ones. They consult books and listen to stories.
Your grandfather tells you his experience in the Foumban
Conference of July 1961. Underline the source of history you are consulting
(Archeological, Written or Oral tradition) (1⁄2mark)
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PART II - (5 Marks)
Read the following extract of Africa and Cameroon history and answer die questions
that following.
As from the year 1800, Europeans came to Africa and to Cameroon in particular for various
social, economic and political reasons. To spread Christianity, to get raw material, to sell
their goods and to settle their populations. Sometimes due to power struggle in Europe, they
were looking for backup in case of war. The First World War broke out in 1914 and the
Second World War in 1939. Africa was involved and so was Cameroon. In the two wars
Germany, Britain and France were major actors.
1. Write down any two economic factors for which Europeans came to Africa and
Cameroon as mentioned in the passage. (2 marks)
i)_____________________________ii)_______________________________________
2. From the passage, Cameroon fought in the two wars, give one reason why in
1914 Cameroon fought on the side of Britain and France even though she was a German
colony (2 marks) ____________________________________________
3. Name any two raw materials that were gotten from Africa and Cameroon (1 mark)
PART III - 5 marks

1. The United State of America is an example of a Democratic State. Name the first ever
African American President who was democratically elected as President of USA in 2008.
______________________________ (1 mark)
2. Before the Industrial Revolution in the late I 8th Century, work was done with hands,
then during the Industrial Revolution, it was done by machines. State any one advantage and
one disadvantage of the Industrial Revolution.
Advantage: ___________________________________________________________
Disadvantage:_________________________________________________________
3 European explorers discovered several places in the interior of Africa Underline the name
of the explorer who discovered the source of river Niger (1 mark)
Mungo Park - Christopher Columbus David Livingstone
4. The Berlin Conference was called and presided over by Otto Von Bismark of what
nationality was he? Circle the letter with the correct answer (1 mark)
A-French B - German C — Portuguese D - English
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PART 1-5 MARKS
Statements numbered 1 to 5 are descriptions of some physical t the correct feature from the
list below and write against the description.
1. A piece of land stretching into the water __________________________________
2. A highland flattened at the top ______________________________________
3. A of water surrounded by land __________________________________
4. A low1and between two hills _________________________________________
5. A where two rivers meet _________________________________________
plateaux— confluence — valley- peninsular — lake
PART II - 5 marks.
Chose the correct answers from the list provided below and fill the spaces.
1. Agriculture is one of the main economic activities in Cameroon. State one way to
improve the yields of the sector. ______________________________
2. Population of a country determines its rate of economic growth. For this
on and others, it is important to provide good medical services to reduce
3. Mining sector in Cameroon deals with refining petroleum products. The
Oil refinery in Cameroon is called _______________________________________
4. Lumbering is an economic activity but it helps to destroy our forests. State me method
that could be used to check any destruction caused by lumbering
There are industrial zones in Cameroon where most factories are set up. Name
one of such areas ______________________________________________________
Education - Afforestation - Bonaberi - Death rate — SONARA
PART III — 5 marks — Study the map carefully and answer the folio wing questions.
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1. List any six countries that share boarders with Cameroon s shown on the map (3marks)
a)_____________________________b)______________________________
e)_____________________________d)______________________________
e)____________________________ f) ______________________________
2. Identify and name the ocean labeled A in the map (1/2 mark)
__________________________________________________________
3. Name any one river in the map that is found in the East Region (1/2 mark)
_____________________________________________________________
4. Which of the following scales is correct as shown in the map’? Circle the letter
with the correct answer (1 mark)
A— 1:10000 000cm B—1: 1 000km C—1: 100m
SECTION C: CITIZENSHIPS (CIVICS, HUMAN RIGHTS AND MORAL

ED UCA TION) - (20 MARKS)
I - CIVICS (10 marks)
1 Ngu has nose bleeding What should you do as First Aid treatment? _________
(1 mark)
2. One of the Emblems of Cameroon is the Motto. State it ______________ (1 mark)
3 The Governor is the head of the Region State one of his duties ___________
4. Ministers visit schools. State one thing you should do when the Minister of
Basic Education visits your school ______________________________________
5. Kofi Anan was one time Secretary General of the United Nations
Organization. Who is the current Secretary General of this Organisation?
___________________________________________________________
6. Mr. Ezo has a problem with water supply in his home. Which company has to
solve his problem?___________________________________________________
7. Government gets its revenue from different sources. State one source of
government revenue_________________________________________________
8. Ministries in Cameroon carry out different functions. State one function of the
Ministry of Youth Affairs. _____________________________________________
9. There are two special courts in Cameroon. Name one of the special court
in Cameroon
10. FECAFOOT control football in Cameroon. Which organization contro1 football in the
world9 ________________________________________________
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HUMAN RIGHTS (5 marks)
1. Children have responsibilities towards the state. State one _________________
2. Parents have a certain number of things they have to do for their children.
One_______________________________________________________________
3. Female genital mutilation is violation of human rights. What is one of the
of this act?___________________________________________________________
4. Below is a list of some rights of the child. Tick the correct ones.
The right to eat b) the right to shout
c) The right to education d) the right to go out without permission (2 marks)
III - MORAL EDUCATION (5 marks)

1. Nsoh and Ndoh always disturb in class. State one effect of their action to
learning__________________________________________________
2. There is a football match. State one aspect of fair play that should be
respected____________________________________________
3. Below are some daily life situations. Explain how a good citizen should live in these
situations? What do you do when:
a) You get up in the morning? ________________________________________
b) You notice a strange person in the school compound? ___________________
e) Two children are fithing _________________________________________
GENERAL PAPER II (50 marks) - Time Allowed: 80 minutes (HEAL TH ED UCA

TION, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCA TION, HOME
EONOMICS AND MUSIÇ)
Instructions: Candidates are required b answer ah the questions in ail the
sections.
1) Age and kinds of activities are two factors that influence our diet
a) Explain how age influence our diet: __________________________________
b) Explain to the kind of activities we carry influence our diet _____________
2) Malaria is caused by mosquitoes. State three ways of preventing malaria.
i) ___________________________________________________________________
ii) __________________________________________________________________
iii)__________________________________________________________________
3) The body needs water. Write down three ways by which the body gets water
j)_______________________ii)_____________________iii)___________________
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4) Germs are tiny organisms that enter our bodies and make u. sick. State three
ways of destroying germs i)____________ ii) _______________ii)_____________
5) Nobody wants to sit near Ula because her mouth smells. What three things
can she do to stop having mouth odour?
i)________________________ii)________________________iii)_______________
SECTION B: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCA TION (15 marks)

Provide answers in the spaces provided
1. Peter wants his seeds to germinate
a) What two conditions are necessary for the seeds to germinate? _____________
b) Name two types of seed germination _________________________________
2. Generally there are two kinds of leaves. Name and give two examples for
each.
a) Kind of leaf_____________________________ e.g. ____________________
b) King of leaf____________________________ e.g. _______________________
3. Mrs. Arah was advised to plant only crops with creeping stems
a) State two types of crops she needs to plant _______________________________
b) State one disadvantage of mixed cropping ______________________________
4. Erosion is the washing away oft6p soil by agents of erosion (water, wind)
a) What two things can we do to prevent erosion? _________________________
b) State one danger of erosion to the environment __________________________
5. Climate change is caused by changes in the atmosphere, resulting sometimes
to very hot weather. Explain three ways of preventing climate change.
i) ________________________ ii) ___________________ iii) __________________

I - MOTTIER CRAFT (4 marks)
Provide suitable answers in the spaces:
1) Nursing mothers are advised to feed their babies exclusively with breast milk
for six months. Give one reason for doing so ______________________________
2) There are signs which indicate that a woman is pregnant. Write down one
Sign ________________________________________________
3) There are several methods of cooking. Which method of cooking is used to
prepare yams?__________________________________________________
4) Fruits are an important source of vitamins. Name any fruit in your locality _____
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II-LAUNDRY (2 marks)
Fill the blanks with suitable words.
1) Coloured garments should be dried in the shade. Give one reason for doing so
____________________________________________________________
2) Stain removers are used to remove stains from clothes. Write down any stain remover
that can be used on white clothes _________________________________
III- HOUSE CRAFT (2 marks)

Fill in the blanks with the correct answers;
1) There are many kitchen equipments. Which equipment is used for frying?____
2) One way of keeping the house clean is by dusting it. Name one thing that can
be used to dust the windows; _________________________________________
IV - NEEDLE WORK (2 marks)

Fill in the blanks with the correct answers.
1. Below are some stitches used during sewing? State whether they are temporal
or permanent by writing down temporal or permanent in the spaces provided.
Hem stitch_________________________________________________________
Back stitch_________________________________________________________
Button hold stitch __________________________________________________
Tacking stitch____________________________________________ (1/2 mark each)
SECTION D: MUSIC (10 marks)

Draw and fill in the blanks with the correct answers
1. The guitar and the drum are musical instruments. Draw them (4 marks)
2. Musical notes are important when learning music. State two importance of
Musical notes.(2marks) i) _______________________ii) _____________________
3. These are some lines of the Cameroon National Anthem. O Cameroon thou
cradle of our fathers ... (4 marks) _________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) - (30 marks)
Instructions: answer all the questions in the spaces provided.
1. We need communication tools to communicate with our family members and friends.
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a) Name two traditional tools for communication; __________________________
b) Name two modem 1CT tools j) _____________________ii) _____________
c) State one difference that exists between a traditional tool for communication
and a modem ICT device. ______________________________________________
2. Most modem ICT devices make use of keyboards.
a) What is a keyboard? ______________________________________ (2 marks)
b) Name three ICT devices that have keyboards. ___________________________
3. The computer is a modem ICT device that can be used to do so many things.
a) State three things that can be done with a computer (3 marks) b) Name four devices that
can be attached to a computer. (3 marks) c) Name two types of
computer_________________________________________
4. Below are sentences on computer hardware and software. Read them carefully. Use
suitable words to complete the sentences. (6 marks) Computers and most of our ICT devices
are made up of hardware and software.
The parts that we can see and touch are called ______________________________ Those
that cannot be seen or touched are known as _______________________ There are two
types of software nae1y ________________and _______________ Two examples of
computer hardware are ______________and ________________
5. It is advisable to use ICT devices responsibly in order to protect both the
equipment and our health. (4 marks)
a) State one thing we should do to protect our ICT devices __________________
b) State one thing we should not do when using ICT devices _______________

GENERAL PAPER I (50 marks) - Time Allowed: 90 minutes
HISTOR Y, GEOGRA PHY AND CITIZENSH1P (CIVICS, HUMAN RJGHTS
AND MORAL EDUCATION)
INSTRUCTION: Candidates are required to answer all the questions in ALL the sections.
I/Questions 1 to 10 have four alternative answers, lettered: A B CD. Read the questions
carefully and mark an (X) on three letter that corresponds to the correct answer in the
answer column (10 marks)
1 The present day administrative capital of Cameroon is Yaounde. Which was the capital of
Cameroon during the German administration?
A) Douala B) Bertoua C) Buea D) Bali A B C D
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2. Two prominent Douala kings signed the annexation treaty with the Germans in
1884.Name them.
A) Beel and Akwa B) Akwa and Manga
C) Zingraff and KingBell D) kingAkwa and Nachtigal ABCD
3) The Babylonian civilization is remembered for the Code of Law. Who was
Babylonian king who established this Code of Law?
k) Ring Sumanguru B) king Hammurabi
C) King Pharaoh D) king Akwa ABCD
4). Cameroon was divided into 2 parts after the First World War and was handed to
Britain and France. Which world organization supervised the division of
Cameroon?
A) Northern Cameroon B) United Nations Organization
C) The League Council D) League of Nations ABCD
5. One major reason for the holding of the Berlin Conference in 1884 was to decide on
the Partition of AFRICA. In which country is Berlin found?
A) Denmark B) Germany
C) France D) United States of America ABCD
6. The triangular slave trade involved Africa, Europe and America. Which is the ocean
across which these slaves were shipped?
A) Pacific B) Indian C) Atlantic D) Artartic ABCD
7. After the First World War, the League of Nations was formed to carter for world
Peace. Which organization was formed at the end of the Second World War? A) The
Atlantic Charter B) United Nations Organization C) The League Council D) League
of Nations ABCD
8. The Empires of Western Sudan were Ancient Mali and Songhai. In which of
These empires did Mansa Kankan Musa reign?
A) Ghana B) Ancient Mali C) Mali D) Songhai. ABCD
9. In 1960, French Cameroon got her independence with Amadou Ahidjo as
President. A year later, a plebiscite was organized to decide the future of British
Southern Cameroon and British Northern Cameroon. State the date, month and year
that this event took place.
A) 20 May 1972 B) 20 May 1961
C) 11 February 1966 D) 11 February 1961 ABCD
10. Cameroon got its name from River Wouri. Which European country gave this
name?
A) Portugal B) Germany C) France D) Britain ABCD
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II/ Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow by writing
down the correct answer in the spaces provided. (5 marks)
Cameroon, since 1960 has undergone a lot of political changes. A
Referendum was organized on the question of a Unitary State. In 1982 the first
President handed power to the then Prime Minister, Shortly after in 1985, a
Political party was launched in Bamenda and in 1990s other political parties
Came up bringing about the multiparty era.
1- Write down the year of the referendum__________________________________
2- Who took over power from the first president of Cameroon? _____________
3- Who was the first president of Cameroon? ______________________________
4- Which party was launched in 1985? ________________________________
5- Which was the first opposition party launched in the 1990s? ___________

I/ Read the following questions 1 - 5 and supply the answers in the spaces
provided. (5 marks)
1- Nine planets make up the planetary system. In which of this planets are humans
beings found? _______ _______________________________________
2- Animals of burden are used to carry persons and cargo across long distances. Which
of these animals is used in the deserts? ______________________________ 3- The
administrative capital of Cameroon is Yaounde. Which is the economic capital of
Cameroon __________________________________________________
4- Cameroon is a coastal country. Which ocean washes the shores of the coast of
Cameroon? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5- There are many relief features in Cameroon. Which is the highest peak in Cameroon?
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II- The following question are base on the geography of Cameroon in terms of its
relief, people, towns, and industries and where they are found. For each
question, tick the correct answer from among the 3 answers provided. (5mks)
1- A road junction town in the South West Region is (Buea — Mutengene — Tiko)
2- In which region is part of Lake Tchad found? (North — East — Far North)
3- The second largest employer in Cameroon after the state is
(SONARA - CDC - CAMTEL)
4- The Bakassi peninsular is found in Ndian Division. In which region is it
Found? (South West — North West— Centre)
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5- What are the first inhabitants of the forest area in the Eastern part of Cameroon?
(Pygmies — Tukuri — Beti)
III/ The following are countries of the world. Read carefully and c1assfy them
respectively in the continent where they are found. A country should appear only
once. (5 marks)
Algeria - Germany - Ukraine - Japan - Botswana - Argentina - Brazil - USA -Canada-
Hongkong
1frica Asia Europe North America South America
SECTION C: CITIZENSHIPS (CIVICS, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND MORAL

EDUCATION)
1- Civics (10 Marks)
Read the following questions carefully and provide correct answers.
1) The main source of government revenue is through taxes. What is the name
given to the tax by cattle rearers? ______________________________________
2) The head of a country is the president. What is the name given to the head of
a Region in Cameroon? ______________________________________________
3) Cameroon is an agricultural state. In which regional headquarter did the last agro-
pastoral show take place? __________________________________________
4) The first black president of America was elected in 2008. What is the name of
this President? ________________________________________________________
5) Marriage is a union between a man and a woman. What is the name given to
the marriage between one man and many women? _________________
6) We get information from the radio, television and newspaper. State the name
of the government newspaper in Cameroon. ________________________
7) In Cameroon some jobs are open to first school leaving certificate holders.
State any two of such jobs.
j) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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8) Ministries are headed by Ministers. Who is the Minister of Basic Education? _
9) Cameroon has different Emblems. Write down anyone of them. __________
II - MORAL EDUCA TION (5 marks)

Provide suitable answers in the spaces provided. (1 mark each)
1) Christians and Muslims celebrate different feast, name

a. Any feast celebrated by Christians ______________________
b. Any feast celebrated by Muslims ______________________________________
2) Smoking is a very bad habit. State two effects derived from cigarette
smoking.
a) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
b) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3) There is the need to be respectful to people around you, especially your
teacher. What do you say:
a) To your teacher when you come to school in the morning? ______________
b) To your parents when you wrong them? ______________________________
4) A school is a place where different activities take place. Name two activities
which children carry out in school:
a) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
b) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5) Bad behavior bas negative effects on children. State one effect caused by
a) Absenteeism from school: _____________________________________________
b) Truancy: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
III - HUMAN RIGHTS (5 marks)
Answer the following questions by writing down the correct answers. (1 mark
each)
1) Parents have responsibilities toward their children. State two responsibilities
of parents to their children.
j) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2) Children have their rights. State two rights of a child.
j) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3) Mrs Kwo was not recruited for a job because she is a woman. Which two
rights of Mrs Kwo are being violated?
i) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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i) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From number 4 to 7, write TRUE OR FALSE (𝟏⁄𝟐 mark each)

4) The state protects the rights of all citizens_________________________________
5) Boys are always circumcised. It is good for female genital mutilation too be
carried out on girls. _________________________________________________
6) Ekiti was not allowed to go to church while Moussa was prevented from
going to the Mosque. Their rights for worship were violated? _______________
7) At birth, birth certificate should not be issued to every child_____________
FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIOR - 2016 SESSION

GENERAL PAPER II (50 marks) - Time Allowed: 80 Minutes
(HEALTH EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, HOME
ECONOMICS AND MUSIC)
Instruction: Candidates are required to answer all the questions in ALL the sections.
1) Mr Owen cooks stew. Explain how she will know whether there is enough salt in
the pot of stew. (1 mark)_______________________________________
2) You were asked to carry out an awareness campaign in your classroom on
HIV/AIDS. State two things you will tell your classmates. [2 marks)
i) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3) There are leaves, pieces of papers and peelings of fruits around the school
compound. What two things should be done to keep the compound clean?
i) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4) During meals some rules should be respected. State two of such rules.
(2rnks)
i) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5) Minor accidents can lead to cuts, sprains, bruises etc. what two measures can
be taken to prevent minor accidents at home? [2 marks]
i) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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6) Your teacher told you to always take appropriate body postures. What body
Postures. should be applied in the following situation? (2 marks)
a) Sleeping: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
b) Writing: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7) The head teacher asked you to sensitize pupils on the dangers of smoking and
alcohol. State one danger of:
a) Smoking: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
b) Alcohol: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SECTION B: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (15 marks) Provide answers in
the spaces provided.
1) Climate change is a problem to most countries. What are two causes of climate
change? (2 marks)
i) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2) Trees are very important in the environment, and should be conserved. State two
ways of conserving trees. (2 marks)
i) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3) Our environment should be kept clean. State two ways of caring for our
environment. (2 marks)
i) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4) The desert is a vast dry land. It is not favorable for human life. Explain two
ways by which we can check the extension of the desert. (2 marks)
i) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5) People in your community are building a weather station. State any two
weather instruments that they should put in the station. (2 marks)
j) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6) Different food crops are grown in certain regions of Cameroon. If you are a
Farmer in the Northern Region, which four food crops will you plant?
i) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
iii) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
iv) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2 marks)
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7) There are different types of soil. Which soil is good for agriculture?
______________________________________________________ (1 mark)
8) Urban migration has some negative effects. State two of tem: (2 marks)
i) _________________________________________________________
ii) _________________________________________________________

I- FOOD and NUTRITION (2 marks)
Write down the correct answer in the spaces provided.
Food nutrients are got from different types of food. Which nutrients are got from the
following food?
Palm oil: _________________________________________________________
Onion: ___________________________________________________________
Meat: _____________________________________________________________
Coco yams: _______________________________________________________
When washing clothes we sort and steep clothes. Why do we
a) Sort clothes? _____________________________________________________
b) Steep clothes? ___________________________________________________
III - HOUSE CRAFT (2 MARKS)

When cleaning the house, we follow a certain order. Re-arrange the different
processes in the right order.
Mop the floor, rearrange furniture; sweep the floor; dust furniture;
i) ______________________________________________________________
ii) ______________________________________________________________
iii) _____________________________________________________________
iv) _____________________________________________________________
IV- MOTHER CRAFT (2 MARKS)
Mrs. Ndi is an expectant mother. Explain two ways of taking care of her
i) ______________________________________________________________
ii) ______________________________________________________________
V- NEEDLE WORK (2 MARKS)
Manu wants to sew a dress. State any four items she can use in sewing the dress.
1.) Music has. three components. State two of them. (2 marks)
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i) _____________________________________________________________
ii) _____________________________________________________________
2) We produce music using some instruments. State two of these instruments
and their importance. (4 marks)
i) _____________________________________________________________
ii) _____________________________________________________________
3) Songs are sung on different occasions. Write down two occasions on which
we sing.
î) _____________________________________________________________
ii) ____________________________________________________________
4) The Cameroon National Anthem has a chorus.
Write down the first four lines of the chorus. Land of_____________________
______________________________________________________ (2 marks)

Marks)
Time Allowed: 1 hour.
I - Technology
Context:
Bobga is a pupil in a Government Primary School in Cameroon. He finds his
ICT lessons to be very difficult because he cannot distinguish the following peripherals
of a computer: speaker; keyboard; hard drive; mouse; CD-ROM; USB drive;
printer; hard disk; central Processing Unit; Screen.
Instruction: using the text above, help Bobga to classify these peripherals according
to their categories in the table below. (10 marks)
Input peripherals Output peripherals
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II – Information and Communication

Context: Alfred’s Wedding
In order to organize the wedding of his Uncle, Che realizes that he has to prepare an
announcement and invitations and to his family members inviting them to
attend preparatory meetings and to set up committees.
Instruction:
For each activity mentioned in the text, write three ICT tools that Che can use to carry
on the following tasks.
Announcement and Invitations:
i) __________________________________________________________
ii) ____________________________________________________________
iii) ________________________________________________________ (3 mks)
Information:
i) __________________________________________________________
ii) ____________________________________________________________
iii) ________________________________________________________ (3 mks)
III - SECURITY
Context:
Agbor turned on his father’s computer and read some confidential information and then
forwarded it to his friends His father discovered it, got angry and punished him.
Instruction: Answer all the questions below
à) State two reasons why Agbor was punished.
i) ______________________________________________________________
ii) ____________________________________________________ (3marks)
b) State two dangers Agbor is exposed to by acting the way he did. (3 marks)
i) ______________________________________________________________
ii) ____________________________________________________ (3marks)
c) State one means through which you can secure the information contained in the
following devices: (6 marks)
Your mobile telephone: __________________
Your e-mail inbox: ___________________
Your computer: —------------------------------------------
d) State two disadvantages of the Internet. (2 marks)
i) ______________________________________________________________
ii) _____________________________________________________________
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FIRST SCHOOL LEALING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION- 2016 SESSION

GENERAL PAPER I (HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY AND CITIZENSHIP) - (50
marks)
HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY AND CITIZENSHIP (cwics, HUMAN RIGHT
AND MORAL EDUCATION) SECTION A: HISTORY (15 marks)
I — (5 marks)
1. Below is a description of the Trans- Atlantic slave trade. Read it carefully and answer
the questions that follow.
There were three continents involved: A, B and C. The slave markets were in A where
various methods were used to capture the slaves. From B came the merchants who
actually bought the slaves and took to C where they worked in plantations. The slaves
were parked in ships and the journey across the Atlantic Ocean was very tedious
resulting to many deaths.
c) Identify the continents referred to as: A______________B ----------------------------
C_____________________ (l1⁄2mark)
d) Line 2 in the passage shows that various methods were used to capture slaves. In the
space below, describe any one of these methods (1 mark)
2. Rivers have played an important role in ancient civilizations. The Mesopotamian
civilization developed between two rivers. Name them
j) ii) ______________ ii) ______________ (2 marks)
3. Historians study past events to shape future ones. They consult books and
Listen to stories. Your grand father tells you his experience in the Foumban
Conference of July 1961. Underline the source of history you are consulting
(Archeological, Written or archival, oral tradition) (1/2 mark)
PART H — (5 Marks)
Read the following extract of Africa and Cameroon History and answer the questions
that follow.
As from the year 1800, Europeans came to Africa and to Cameroon in particular for
various social, economic and political reasons to spread Christianity, to get raw
material, to sell their goods and to settle their populations. Sometimes due to power
struggle in Europe, they were looking for backup in case of war. The First World War
broke out in 1914 and the Second World War in 1939. Africa was involved and so was
Cameroon. In the two Germany, Britain and France were major actors.
.
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I. Identify any two economic factors for which Europeans came to Africa and
Cameroon as in the passage. (2 marks)
i)___________________________ ii) ____________________________
2) From the passage, Cameroon fought in the two wars, give one reason why in
1914 Cameroon fought on the side of Britain and France even though she was a
German colony (2 marks)
3) Name any two raw materials that were got from Africa and Cameroon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- (1 mark)
Part III-5marks
I. The United State of America is an example of a Democratic State. Name the fist ever
Africa American President who was democratically elected as 1’resident of USA in
2008. __________________________________ (1 mark)
2. Before the Industrial Revolution in the late 18th Century, work was done with
hands; Then during the Industrial Revolution, it was done by machines. State any one
advantage and one disadvantage of the Industrial Revolution.
Advantage: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Disadvantage: ------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. European explorers discovered several places in the interior of Africa.
Underline the name of the explorer who discovered the source of river Niger (1mark)
Mungo Park - Christopher Columbus -David Livingstone
4. The Berlin Conference was called and presided over by Otto Von Bismark.
Of what nationality was he? Circle the letter with the correct answer (1 mark)
-French B - German C – Portuguese D – English

PART1- SMARKS
The following statements numbered 1 to 5 are descriptions of some physical features.
Select the correct feature from the list below and write against the corresponding
description.
1. A piece of land stretching into the water _________________________________
2. A highland flattened at the top ______________________________________
3. A piece 0f water surrounded by land __________________________________
4. A lowland between two hills _________________________________________
5. A place where two rivers meet _________________________________________
Answer list: Plateau - confluence -valley - peninsular - lake)
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PART II-5marks.
Choose the correct answers from the list provided below and fill the spaces.
1. Agriculture is one of the main economic activities in Cameroon. State one
way to improve the yields of the sector. _________________________________
2. The population of a country determines its rate of economic growth. For this
reason and others, it is important to provide good medical services to reduce_
3. The mining sector in Cameroon deals with refining petroleum products. The
oil refinery in Cameroon is called _______________________________________
4. Lumbering is an economic activity but it helps to destroy our forests. State
One method that could be used to check any destruction caused by lumbering ---------
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5. There are industrial zones in Cameroon where most factories are set up. Name
any one of such areas _______________________________________________
Answer list: Telephone - Afforestation - Bonaberi - Death rate - SONARA -
Use manure
PART III — 5 marks — Study the map carefully and answer the following questions.
1. List any six countries that share boarders with Cameroon as shown on
the map (3 marks)
a) ____________________b) _______________________e) ------------------
d) ____________________e) __________________f) -----------------------------
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2) Identify and name the ocean labeled A in the map (1/2 mark)
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3) Name any one river in the map that is found in the East Region (1/2 mark)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4) Which of the following scales is correct as shown in the map? Circle the letter with
the correct answer (1 mark) A — 1:10 000 000cm B — 1: 1000km C — 1: 100m
SECTION C: CITIZENSHIPS (Civics, HUMAN RIGHTS AND MORAL

ECUCATION) -20 MARKS)
I-CIVIS (10 marks)
Read the following questions carefully and provide correct answers.
I) Cameroon is divided into Regions. How many Regions are there in Cameroon?
2) One of the Emblems of Cameroon is the Motto. State is --------------------------------
3) The Governor is the head of the Region. State one of his duties ____________
4) Ministers visit schools. State one thing you should do when the Minister of
Basic Education visits your school. ________________________________________
5) Kofi Anan was one time Secretary General of the United Nations
Organization. Who is the current Secretary General of this Organization?
________________________________
6 Mr. Ezo has a problem with water supply in his home. Which company has to
Solve his problem? ________________________________________________
7) Government gets its revenue from different sources. State one source of
Government revenue. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
8) Ministries in Cameroon carry out different functions. State one function of the
Ministry of Youth Affairs. ________________________________________
9)The are two special courts in Cameroon. Name one ___________________
10) CAFOOT controls football in Cameroon. Which organization controls football in
the world ----------------------------------------------------------------
RUMAN RIGHTS (5 marks)

Provide suitable answers in the spaces provided. (1 mark each)
1. Children have responsibilities towards the state. State one ___________________
2. Parents have a certain number of things they have to do for their children.
State one ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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3. Female genital mutilation is violation of human rights. What is one of the

consequences of this act? ______________________________________________
4. Below is a list of some rights of the child. Tick the correct one s.
b) The right to eat b) the right to shout
e) The right to education d) the right to go out without permission
1H- MORAL EDUCATION (5 marks)

1. Nsoh and Ndoh always disturb in class. State one effect of their action to learning -
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2. There is a football match. State one aspect of fair play that should be respected
3. Below are some daily life situations. Explain how a good citizen should live in these
situations?
a) What do you do when you get up in the morning? _______________________
b) If you notice a strange person in the school compound? _________________
c) Two children are fighting __________________________________________
FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIOR- 2017 SESSION

(HEALTH ED UDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, HOME
INSTRUCTION: Candidates are required to answer all the questions in ALL
The sections.
1) To prevent diseases, latrines should be kept clean. What two things should be
done to keep the latrine clean?
a) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
b) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2) You were asked to prepare a meal with balanced diet.
a) What is a balanced diet? ______________________________________________
b) What would you prepare? ___________________________________________
3) During sports a pupil was wounded. Explain any two things that could be
Done as first aid treatment.
a) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
b) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4) The lungs are organs of the respiratory system. What two things should be
done to prevent diseases related to the lungs?
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a)____________________________________________________________
b) ____________________________________________________________
5) There is an outbreak of cholera in your Region. What two measures can you take to
fight against cholera?
a)____________________________________________________________
b) ____________________________________________________________
6) You are the Minister of Public Health of your school Government. Advice pupil on
things they can do to:
a) Dispose waste: ___________________________________________________
b) Keep their body clean: ______________________________________________ 7)
To prevent road accidents we should obey road safety rules. State one of these
rules_________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
SECTION B: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCA TION

Provide answers in the spaces provided. (15 marks)
1) You harvested beans from the school farm. Explain two ways you will
Conserve the seeds to prevent them from getting bad.
a)____________________________________________________________
b) ____________________________________________________________
2) If you have a well in locality, state two things you would do to keep the well clean:
a)____________________________________________________________
b) ____________________________________________________________
3) Different activities are carried out in the dry and rainy seasons. How does the
Following activities affect the environment?
a) Burring: ______________________________________________________
b) Cutting of trees.___________________________________________________
4) A farmer has a piece of infertile land. Tell him any two things he can do to
Make is land fertile.
i) ____________________________________________________________
ii) _____________________________________________________________
5) A tourist wants to visit a forest and an animal reserve in Cameroon. Inform him
where:
a) A forest reserve is found. ______________________________________________
b) An animal reserve is found. ________________________________________
6) The Government of Cameroon has banned the use of plastic bags. What is the effect
of these plastics to:
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a) Street __________________________________________
b) Gutters_________________________________________
c) Soil______________________________________________
7) Migration has some effects. State two effects of migration on the environment.
a) _______________________________________________
b) ____________________________________________ __________

Write down the correct answer in the spaces provided. Different types of food
are prepared using different cooking methods.
State one type of food that can be prepared using each of the following methods
Frying: _______________________Steaming: ________________________
Baking: _______________________ Boiling: ____________________
When you want to wash clothes, you need certain equipments. State two of them:
i) ______________________________________________________________
ii) ______________________________________________________________
III - HOUSE CRALFT (2 mark)

You live in a house with a mud floor. Explain two ways of cleaning your floor.
i) ______________________________________________________________
ii) ______________________________________________________________
IV - MOTHER CRAFT (2 marks)

A pregnant woman prepares for the child’s birth by buyingome items. State two of
these items:
i) ___________________________ _______ ____________
ii) ______________ ___________________ ______________
V - NEEDLE WORK (2 marks,)

Hems are used on dresses. What are two uses of hems?
i) _______________ ________________________________
ii) ______________ _____________________________
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1) There are different types of music. State two types:
a) _____________________________________________________
b) _____________________ ________________________
2) The solfa notation bas 8 letters. List them ______________________________
3) The guitar is a musical instrument. Draw it______________________________
4) Cameroon has a National Anthem. Write down the first 2 lines of the
Anthem.___________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXEMINATION -2017 SESSION

INFORMATION AND C0MMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) -2017
SESSION
TIME ALLOWED: 1 hour. Answer
Answer all questions.
I- Communication
Context
The telephone has become an essential tool in the life of a person in today’s world.
Tasks
a) Based on the above statement, give three advantages and three disadvantages of the
telephone (6 marks]
Advantages
i) _____________________________________________
ii) _____________ _________ _______________________
iii) ______________________________________________________
Disadvantages:
i) ___________________ ________________________
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ii) _________________________
iii) ________________________
b) In three sentences, state three different uses of a mobile telephone (3 marks]
i) _________________________
ii) ________________________
iii) __________________________
c) Name three telephone companies operating in Cameroon. (3 marks]

i) _________________________
ii) ________________________
iii_________________________
II- TECHNOLOGY
Context:
The telephone and a TV remote control are devices that are used at home. They all have
keyboards.
Instruction:
a) Using your knowledge of these devices, write in two sentences the differences that
exist between the keyboard of a telephone and that of a TV remote control. (4 marks)
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
b) Give four functions of the keyboard of a telephone (4 marks)

____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
c) Sketch a TV remote control in the space provided below. (4 marks)
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III - SECURITY
Context: Life at home
Samuel is three years old, he touches everything at home especially electronic devices.
It is difficult to control him. Yet he must be careful.
Instruction:
Explain four security measures that you have to teach Samuel. (6 marks)
j) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
iii) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
iv) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION – 2018 SESSION

GENERAL PAPER 1 (60 marks)
(HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY AND CITIZENSHIP)
Time Allowed: 90 Minutes
INSTRUCTION: Candidates are required to answer all the questions in

All the sections.
1/ Read the following questions and write down the correct answer in the spaces
provided. (5 marks)
1. Europeans came to Cameroon in the early, 1880. Which of them was the first to
reach the coast of Cameroon? _____________________________________
2. Shortly before the end of the Second World War in 1945, an Organization was
formed to replace the League of Nations. What was this Organization called? ----------
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. In 1772 the Lord Mansfield Law abolished Slave Trade in England. Who was the
first; lave to be set free under this law? -------------------------------------------------------
4. Christians worship in churches. Where do Muslims worship? ______________
5. The Berlin Conference was convened to set out modalities for the Partition of
Africa. Name the German Chancellor who convened this Conference?
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11/ Each of the 5 questions in this section has 4 possible answers A B C D.

Read them carefully and encircle the letter with the correct answer. (5 marks).
1) Most Ancient Civilizations were favoured by the presence of rivers. Which river
favaured the Egyptian Civilization.
A) Nille B) Tigris C) Euphrates and Tigris D) Nille and Niger ABCD
2. The Mesopotamian writing was called Cuneiforrn. What was the Egyptian writing
called?
A) Characters B) Hierooglyphics C) papyrus D) Clay tablets ABCD
3. The Greek Civilisation centered around two City State. Which were these City
States?
A) Douala and Athens B) Polis and Sparta C) Athens and Sparta
D) Sparta and Corinth ABCD
4. In the l8th century, work that was formerly done with hands was then done by
machines. What was the process called?
A) Reformation B) industrialization C) Industrial Revolution D) Revolution
ABCD
5. The Telescope was invented by Galileo. Who invented the Printing press?
A) Ignatius Loyola B) John Guttenberg C) Vasco Da Gama
D) Alfred Sake ABCD
111/ Below a re three columns - A B C. Column A describes an event in History

and Column C has information related to the event. Column B is the answer
column. Read carefully and write down in column B, the letter chosen from C that
corresponds to the correct event. (5 marks)
A B C
l-New knowledge and Scientific Inventions A-League of Nations
2- Gerrnany was defeated in 1918. B-The Berlin Conference C-

Monotheism
3- The Partition ofAfrica. D- First World War
4- Cameroon was partitioned into 2 parts E - Renaissance
5- The worship of one God. C
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I/ Read the following questions carefully and underline the correct answer
between the two options in the brackets.
1. Cameroon is bounded on the West by Nigeria. Which country bounds
Cameroon on the East? (Tchad, Central Africa Republic)
2. The longest river in Cameroon is River Sanaga. Which is the largest river in
Cameroon? (Mungo, Wouri)
3. China is found in Asia. Which other country is found in Asia? (Germany,
South Korea)
4. A lake is a body of water surrounded by land. Which of these is a twin lake in
the South West Region? (Lake Barombi, Lake Mwaneguba)
5. Cash crops are used as raw materials for the production of other goods.
Which of these is a cash crop used in the production of Chocolate? (Cocoa — cotton)
6. The act of cutting down trees is called Deforestation. Why is this practice not
very good? (It exposes the soil — it promotes environmental conservation)
7. Imaginary lines running from the East to the West are called Longitudes.
These lines help us to locate (climatic zones, time zones)
8. A desert is a very dry piece of land with some fertile spots. What are these fertile
places called? (Oasis, forests)
9. Temperate Grassland Regions are found in South Africa and also in Argentina. What
is the Grassland Area in Argentina called? (Veldt, Pampas)
10. The earth moves on its axis for a period of 24 hours. What is the name of this
movement? (Rotation - Revolution)
III/ There are 3 columns below; A B C. A- has some features and places while C- has
their descriptions. Match column A and B by writing down the correct letter chosen
from C in column B. (5 marks)
A B .C
Everest A-the most populated country in the world
China B-the longitude that determines standard time
Nile C — a cloud that causes ram
Africa D — the continent in which Cameroon is found
Tchad E —the largest river in Cameroon
Equator f- the largest latitude that measures 00
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Nimbus G — an inland drainage lake in Northem
Cameroon
Wouri H — a mountain range in East Africa
Greenwich I — the longest river in Africa.
Kilimanjaro J—the highest peak in the world
SECTION C - Citizenship — 20 marks (Civics, Human Rights and Moral

Education)
Civics — (7 marks)
Read the following questions and write down file correct answers in the
Spaces provided.
1. Cameroon has 3 colours on its flag. On which colour is the star found?
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2. A Referendum was organized on 2Oth May 1972 fora unitary state. Who was
the President of Cameroon at the time? ___________________ _________________
3. There are two types of families. Name any two members of a Nuclear family.
i) _________________________________________________
ii) ________________________________________
4. The Administrative Capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé. In which Region
Yaoundé found? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. In Cameroon, a Region is headed by a Governor. Who heads a Division?
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6. Cameroon has a Motto and a National Anthem. Write down the Motto of Cameroon.
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HUMAN RIGHTS - (7 marks)
Below are some descriptions of the rights of children. Read them carefully and
Fill the spaces with correct answers chosen from the list below.
1- A document with information about a child’s name, parents date and place of
birth is called ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2- To attend school and be provided with basic needs is the right to___________
3- When one is sick, he or she should be taken to the hospital for____________
4- To attend a Church or a Mosque on worship days is the right to_____________
Birth Certificate, Education, Medical Services, Worship
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Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions below.
Mary lives with her parents who do petty trading. She too does haw king and she
does not attend school
1- What right is Mary deprived of by her parents? _________________________
2- What crime are the parents committing? _________________________________
3- State one thing you can do to help Mary. _____________________________
MORAL EDUCATION- (6 marks)
Below are some questions Read them carefully and answer the blank spaces
With the correct answers them by filling in the blank spaces with the correct answers
1- Good children should show good behavior Write down any 2 aspects of good
behavior.
i) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2- There are some aspects of bad behavior that the society does not expect from
Good children. Write down any of such aspects. ____________________________
3- Some diseases have neither a cure nor a vaccine and they should be prevented
at all cost What is an example of such a disease? ____________________________ 4-
One of your friends is an orphan as both parents died HIV/AIDS. How should you treat
her her? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5) Children have rights and duties. State any two duties of the child.
i) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION - 2018 SESSION

Instruction: Candidates are required 10 answer ail the questions in ALL die sections.
SECTION A: HEALTH EDUCA TION (15 MARKS)
I. Fill the spaces with correct answers
1) Personal hygiene is the act of keeping our bodies clean. State two things you will do
to keep your body clean: (2 marks)
j) __________________________________________________
ii) ____________________________________________________
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2) Mrs. Ono bought some meat and it decayed because her refrigerator got bad
Write down two other ways of preventing food from getting bad. (2 marks)
j) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3) Your father is sick and he is asked to eat a balanced diet. What is a balanced?
diet? (2 marks) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
II. Select the right answer from the list below and fill the spaces provided.
1) Water borne diseases are contracted when we drink dirty water. State two ways we
can make dirty water fit for drinking. (2 marks)
i) ________________________ii) ___________________________
2) Malaria is caused by the female anopheles mosquito. State two ways of preventing
malaria. (2 marks)
I ____________________________ ii) ______________________ __________
3) The body needs water. Write down two ways by which the body can get water. (2
marks) i) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
List of answers: Boiling, Drinking, Sleep in a net, Filtration, Clean the environment,
Eat fruits.
III. Mark an (X) on the letter litter corresponds to the correct answer in the
answer column.
1. Germs are tiny organisms that enter our bodies and make us sick.
State one way of destroying germs. (1 mark)
A-Boil food before eating B-Eat raw food C- Eat much food.
D. share much food ABCD
2. Food is processed between the mouth and the anus. What is the name of this.
process? (1 mark)
A- Excretion B- Digestion C- Respiration D- Reproduction ABCD
3. HIV/AIDS bas no treatment. What is the full meaning of AIDS? (1 mark)
A) Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
B) Acquired International Disease System
C) All illness Deserves Symptoms
D) Africa Immune Deficiency System A B C D
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SECTION B: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUATION (15 marks)
I. Fill the spaces with appropriate answer.
1) For germination to take place it follows some stages. Rearrange the stages a, b, c, d
to show the right order of germination in the space provided. (2 marks)
a- The radical grows downwards into the soil to form the root.
b- The seed absorbs and takes in water.
c- The plumule shoots out towards light producing leaves.
d-The seeds swell and then break
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2) Trees are very important to man. State two importance of trees. (2 marks)
i) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3) When we make air, water, land and the environment dirty orharmful to
People, animals and plants, we cali this pollution. State two things you will do to
Prevent pollution. (2 marks)
i) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
II. Select the right answer from the list below and fill in the spaces provided.
(6 marks)
1) Some villagers want to carry out plantation farming. What two conditions are
Necessary for such farming to start? (2 marks)
i) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2) There are two kinds of leaves. Name them. (2 marks)
i) ) _____________________ii) _______________________
3) Erosion is the washing away of top soil by water or wind. What two things
Can we do to prevent soil erosion? (2 marks)
i) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
List of Answers: mulching, simple, large hectares, compound plant cover crop,
Machines.
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III. Underline the right answers from the list of answers in the bracket for each
question. (3 marks)
1) Animals depend on plants for their food. The process through which plants
manufacture their food is called (photosynthesis, chlorophyII, fertilization)
2) Plants are very useful to man. The process of cutting down trees is called:
(Afforestation, deforestation, reforestation)
3) Climate change is sometimes cause by human activities. Which of the following can
be used to fight against it? (Marketing, Afforestation, deforestation)
I. Provide suitable answers in the spaces. (2 marks)
1) We take three meals in a day. What is the last meal of the day called?
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2) Some people cook in iron pots. Name one other kind of pot
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3) Salads are good for the body. State one kind of salad.
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4) The kitchen must be kept clean. State anyway of keeping the kitchen clean.
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II. LAUNDRY (2marks)

Underline the correct answer to each of the questions from the words in brackets.
1) Bleaching is a method of brightening clothes. Name any detergent that can be used
to wash clothes. (Vim, soap, wood, ash)
2) Wool is a natural fabric. Give an example of another natural fabric. (Silk, cotton,
nylon)
III) HOUSE CRAFT (2 MARKS)
Provide suitable answers to these questions.
1) There are many house hold equipments. Name any two that can be used to
Prepare breakfast.
i) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2) We cover our floors with carpets. Name one other thing we can use to cover
Our floors. _________________________________
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IV. MOTHER CRAFT (2 MARKS)

Write the correct answers in the spaces provided.
1) Mama stopped breast feeding her baby after six months. What is this act called?
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2) A woman is known to be pregnant when her menstrual period stops. Write
down one other sign of pregnancy --------------------------------------------------------
V. NEEDLE WORK (2 marks)
1) Stiches can either be temporal or permanent. Name:
i. One temporal stitch. ________________________
ii. One permanent stitch. ________________________________________
2) A man who sews clothes is called a tailor, How is a woman who sews clothes
Called? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SECTIOND: MUSIC (10 MARKS)
1) Draw two musical instruments (2 marks)
2) State two occasions where music can be used. (1 mark)

i) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3) Write down the solfa notation of music. (2inarks)________________________
4) Cameroon national Anthem has two verses. Write out the first two lines of verse one
of the national anthem _______________________________ (5 marks)
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MARKS)
Time Allowed:
SECTION A: INFORMATION AND COMMUCATION
Read the following statements and answer the questions that follow in the spaces
provided.
1. Information and communication Technologies are being used in every domain of
human existence to improve on the activities and lives of human beings. Name two
ICT tools that can be used: 6 marks
a. In schools. i) ___________________ii) ________________________
b. In hospitals. i) __________________ii) _____________________
c. In super markets j) _______________ ii) ________________________
2. Although modem ICT devices can be used to send and receive information, some of
them have other functions. State two functions of each of the following ICT devices. 2
x 3 =6 marks.
a. Mobile telephones.
i) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
b. Computers:
i) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Digital cameras
i) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. Traditional tools of communication can be used to communicate as well as to
entertain people. Name two traditional tools that can be used to communicate
and to entertain people. 2 marks
i) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SECTION B: TECIINOLOG Y
4. Most ICT tools have various means and devices to send information, store
information and take out the information as need arises. 6 marks
a) Name two devices that can be used to put in information in an ICT tool.
i) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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GENERAL PAPER 1 (60 marks)
(HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY AND CITIZENSHIP)
INSTRUCTION: Candidates are required to 10 answer all the questions in all the
sections.
I/ Read the following questions and write down the correct answer in the spaces
provided. (6 marks)
1. Most African countries were colonized except two. Which is one of these two
countries? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. The Annexation of Cameroon saw the signing of the Germano-Duala Treaty between
Cameroon and Germany. Name one Cameroonian chief who signed this treaty. --------
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3. During the l5th century there were several voyages of Discovery. Who was the
European Explorer who discovered the Cape of Good Hope? ____________
4. The Germans annexed Cameroon on the 12hth of July 1884. Name the German
official who hoisted the German flag on Cameroon soil?
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5. The Berlin Conference in 1884 was convened by Otto Von Bismarck to discuss
modalities on the Partition of Africa. In which country is Berlin found?
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6. One of the factors that stimulated the Egyptian Civilization was the presence
of a river: What is this river called? _______________________________________
II/ Below are three column A, B and C. A shows some historical events in
Cameroon while C shows the years. Read them carefully and link column B
with suitable year from column C. (4 marks).
A B C
The Plebiscite was organized to decide Cameroons 2013

on the fate of Southern
Cameroon became a Unitary State. 1961
The first ever Senate was put in place 1982.
President Paul Biya became the President of 1972

Cameroon.
III/ The statements below are Historical Events con concerning Cameroon. They
have been put in a disorderly manner. Read them carefully and arrange them
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In the order in which they occurred by writing the correct letter in the spaces
provided. (5 marks)
A- End of the First World War.
B- German Annexation of Cameroon
C- Cameroon is partitioned between Britain and France.
D- Consult Hewett arrived Cameroon
E- Dr Zintgraft explores the Cameroon hinterland
1. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SECTION B: GEOGRAPHY (15 MARKS)
II Read the following questions carefully and answer them by encircling the
Letter in the answer column that corresponds to the right answer. (5 marks)
1. Latitudes are imaginary lines that run from the South to the North Polo:
Which is the largest latitude? A- The Planets B- longitudes C- Equator
D- Meridian ABCD
2. Cameroon and Japan have a time difference of eight hours. What time is it in
Japan when it is 7:00 am in Cameroon?
A-7: OOPM B-3: OO am C-6Opm D-3: OO pm ABCD
3. There are nine planets in the universe. Which is the third planet?
A- Jupiter B- Earth C- Sun’ D- Mercury ABCD
4. The rotation of the earth causes day and night. This movement occurs every
A- 20 days B- 36 hours C- 24 hours D- 1 year ABCD
5. After covering 18° East and 1800 West there is a line that gives a time
difference of 24 hours. This line is known as
a- the latitude line B- International Date Line C- Straight line
D- the Greenwich meridian ABCD
II/ Cameroon has several industries that produce manufactured goods. From the
list of answers below, fill (lie spaces with suitable answers. (5 marks)
I. A company that produces sugar ---------------
2. A company that treats petroleum products ________
3. A company that treats petroleum products
4. A company that produces textiles _______
5. A company that produces pots _________
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Laking - SONARA – SOCAPALM - SOSUCAM - ALUBASSA
III/ Match statements in column A to appropriate answers in column C by filling

column B with the appropriate letter. (5 marks)
A B C
Nimbus cloud brings rain Which one shows bright a.Cameroon
weather
The Camel is used in the desert. Which is the b.Rein deer
animal of burden that is used in the Tundra
Region?
China is found in Asia. In which continent is c.Cirrus
France found?
There are several features in Africa. In which d.Kenya
country is the rift valley found?
The wettest place in West Africa is Dibuncha. In e.Europe
which country is the found
SECTION C - CITIZENSHIP - 20 marks (Civics, Human fflghts and Moral

Education)
Civics — (7 marks)
I - Read the following questions carefully and write down the correct answers in
1. One way that government gets its revenue is through taxes. Name any one type of
tax in Cameroon. __________________________________________
2. Cameroon like any other country’ has many national symbols. What is the name
given to the strip of cloth with three colours and a star? _________________
3. There are well marked out places on the roads where pedestrians cross. What is this
place called? _________________________________________________
II - Read the folio wing statements and use arrows to link them to thefr
corresponding answers.
Flag, Anthem, Code of arms, Motto The Judiciary

It is made up of Ministers and Head of Government National Symbols
There are two Houses, the Senate and the Parliament The legislative
It is headed by the President of the Supreme Court The Executive
HUMAN RIGHTS (6mrks)

1- There are two types of families. Nuclear and Extended families. Who is the head of
a Nuclear family? _________________________________________________
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2- The State has responsibilities towards pupils and the pupils also have some
responsibilities towards the State.
a) State two responsibilities of the State towards the pupils.
1) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
b) State two responsibilities of pupils towards the State.
i) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3- Citizens in Cameroon are given mosquito nets free of charge. What rights do
HIV/AIDS patients have from the state? _____________________________
4- Everybody owns a name. State one reason why it is important to own a
name. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5- Jane who is twenty years old doesn’t go to church because her parents do not want
her to attend a certain church. What right has been denied Jane?
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MORAL EDUA TION - (7 marks)
Read the following questions carefully and write the answers.
1- There are some practices that are dangerous to our health. Name any two of
such practices.
i) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2- One of the National Symbols of Cameroon is the Motto. State any other two
i) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3- AIDS has no cure and should be prevented. In what two ways can HIV-AIDS
be transmitted?
i) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4- Alcohol and drug consumption are dangerous for the human system. State
two effects of these ills on those who take them.
i) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. It is good to share gifts with your friends. What do you say when you receive
a gift from someone? __________________________________________________
6- All schools have Rules and Regulations. State two things which children
must Not do while in the classroom.
I) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
II) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7- Parents and children have responsibilities towards each other. State two good
things that children should do to please their parents.
i) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Health Education, Environmental Education, Home Economics and Music)
INSTRUCTION: Candidates are required to answer all the questions in ALL the
sections.

I/ Provide suitable answers to the following questions
1) To be healthy we have to take care of our body. State two things we should do to
keep the body clean.
i) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(2 marks)
2) First aid is the first treatment given to an injured or sick person before taking the
person to the hospital. What first aid treatment should we give to a person
who faints? (2 marks)
3) You were given dirty water to purify by boiling. Rearrange the following activities
in the correct order to show how you will proceed. Allow water to get cold. Boil the
water. Filter the water. Collect the water.
i) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
iii) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
iv) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4) After a hard day work, Mr. Oyo wants to rest advice him on two ways of
resting
i) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
11 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2 marks)
5) Safety rules are measures taken to prevent injuries and accidents. State any
two safety role when crossing the road.
i) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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ii). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6) Mrs. Bara bought some meet and it decayed because ber refrigerator got bad. Inform
her on two things she would have done to preserve the meet,
i) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2 marks)
7) Waste must be disposed of properly. State two ways of disposing waste from
the kitchen.
1. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2 marks)
8) Some vaccines are usually given to new born babies. Why are they given
Vaccines ?
i) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1 mark)
SECTION B: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (15 MARKS)

I. For questions 1 — 5, supply answers in the spaces provided (5 marks).
1) Caring for our environment is very important State one way in which we can care
for our environment. ______________________________________________
2) Fire is sometimes considered as an environmental hazard. State one reason why fire
is considered dangerous to the environment. ___________________
3) A desert is a vast dry land which is not favorable for human life. State one way by
which we can check the extension of desert. _____________________
4) There are two main seasons in Cameroon (the dry season and the rainy season).
Which is the main activity carried out during the rainy season?
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5) A complete insect has 3 distinct parts (head, thorax and abdomen). Where are the
legs and wings of the insect attached? ____________________________
II. Below are some weather elements and instruments under columns A
and B. Choose the correct instruments from column B that match elements
of column A to complete C. (3 marks)
Coluinn A Column B Column

Wind speed Anemometer
Temperature Wine vane
Air pressure Hydrometer
Humidity Ram guage
Wincl direction Thermometer
Ram fall Barometer
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Animals can be classified under reptiles and mammals
1) Name two reptiles i) _______________________ ii) ________________________
2) Name two Mammals i) ___________________ ii) _____________________
III. Draw a simple leaf and label three of its parts correctly. (5 marks)
(Drawing) 2mks (Correct labeling of parts 3mks)

I. Food and Nutrition (2 marks)
1) When one is going on a picnic, he needs a packed meal to carry along. What are any
two types of food that Care suitable for a packed meal?
j) __________________________ii) _________________________ ___
2 Fruits make up a very important part of our daily diet. Give two reasons why we
should eat fruits.
i) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
II. LA UNDR Y (2 MARKS)
1) Peter’s shirt is ways dirty. What are two things he should do to keep his
shirt clean? (1 mark)
a) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
b) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2) Bleaching is a method of brightening dresses. Name any detergent that can be
used to brighten dresses (1 mark) _________________________________________
III. HOUSE CRAFT (2 MARKS)
1) There are various types of walls in our houses. Name any two types of walls
you know. i) _________________________ ii)____________________________
2) A toilet should be cleaned always. State two things you need to clean you
school toilet i) ___________________________ ii) ___________________________
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IV. MOTHER CRAFT (2 MARKS)
1) A pregnant woman prepares for the birth of her child by buying some items. Which
two items will you advice her to buy for herself?
i) ________________________ii) _______________________________
2) State two items she buys for her baby. I) _______________ ii) ______________
V. NEEDLE WORK (2 MARKS)
1) Your mother has a sewing workshop. State two equipment found in the
Sewing workshop) _________________________ ii) ______________________
2) Measurements are taken before a dress can be stitched. State two reasons why
we take measurement.
i) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1) There are two types of musical instruments. Traditional and Modem musical
instruments.
a) Draw any modem musical instrument. (5 marks)
2) The Cameroon National Anthem has two verses. Complete the first two fines
of verse one.
O Cameroon thou ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (3 marks)
3) Traditional songs are usually sung on different occasions. Which are two of such
occasions? (2 marks) j) ____________________ ii) ______________________
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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) (30 MARKS)
Answer All Questions
SECTION A: INFORMATION AND COMMUCATION (15 marks)
1. Context: There is an emergency in your village and the chief wants to assemble
all the villagers around the palace to inform them.
Task: In the spaces below:
a) Name two traditional tools of communication that he can use to assemble the people.
(2 marks) j) __________________________ii) ________________________
b) Give two reasons why these tools are known as “traditional tools of
communication”. (4 marks)
i) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
c) Name any other four tools of communication that can be considered as traditional.
(2 marks)
i) . i) ______________________ii) ______________________
iii) ____________________iv) _______________________
2. Context: some modem information and Communication Technology devices enable
us to get information and communicate through images and videos unlike traditional
tools of communication.
Task
a. Name two ICT devices that can enable us get information and communicate through
images and video.
j) ________________________ii) ___________________________
b. State two other uses of modem ICT devices. (3 marks)
1. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
11. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
c. State one difference that exists between Traditional tools of Communication and
modem ICT devices (2 marks)
i) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SECTION B: TEHNOLOGY (10 marks,)

3. Context: The computer system is made up of a number of components that, when
put together, will enable you to carry out so many tasks.
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Task: Read the following tasks and provide the answers in the spaces.
a) Identify two components of the computer system. (1 mark)
i) ________________________________ii) _________________
b) What is computer hardware? __________________________________
e) Name two types of computer hardware. (1 mark)
i) ---------------------------------ii.---------------------------------------------------------
d) The name of the computer component that cannot be seen or touched but
which enables you to produce a document is known as (1 mark) _____________
4. Context: In an ICT lesson, your classmates are unable to make out the
similarities and differences that exist between a desktop computer and a laptop.
Task: Read the following tasks and provide the answers in the spaces.
a. Identify atleast two differences that exist between the desktop and the laptop
computers. (2 marks)
i) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
b. Can a laptop computer perform the same tasks as a desktop computer?
Give one reason to support your answer ---------------------------------------- (2 marks)
e. Name any other modem ICT device that can perform some of the tasks of a computer.
__________________________ (1 mark)
SECTION C: HYGIENE AN» SECURITY (5 MARKS)
5. Context: Your father usually uses his mobile telephone when it is connected
to a power outlet. At times, he uses his phone. to answer calls when driving his car.
Task:
a) Are these good habits? ______________________________________ (1 mark)
b) State two risks to his health when he behaves as such. (2 marks)
i) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
b) State two other security measures he must observe when using any other modem
ICT devices. (2 marks)
i) _____________________________________________________
ii) _______________________________________________
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FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CETIFICATE EXAMINATION-2020 SESSION

GENERAL PAPER I (50 MARKS) - TIME ALL0WED: 90 MINUTES
HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY AND CITIZESHIP (CIVICS, HUMAN RIGHTS
AND MORAL EDUCATION)
INSTRUCTION: Candidates are required to answer all the questions in all

the sections.

I/ Read the following questions and write down the correct answers in the
spaces provided. (6 marks)
1. The Portuguese named Cameroon after River Wouri. In which Region of

Cameroon is this River found? ___________________________________________
2. Three European countries were interested in the annexation of Cameroon; Germany,
France and Britain. Name the British Consul who came late after the Germans had
annexed Cameroon. ___________________________________
3. The Administrative capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé. Which was the administrative
capital of Cameroon during German Administration? ___________
4. At the end of the First World War, Cameroon was partitioned and handed to two
European countries as a mandated territory in 1919. Write the names of these two
countries. i) ________________________________ ii) _______________________
5. East Cameroon got her Independence in 1960 and in 1961 Southern Cameroons
joined her through a Plebiscite. Write the date of the Plebiscite. _________________
6. President Paul Biya took over as President of Cameroon in 1982. Who was the
first President of Cameroon? ___________________________________
II/ Each of the 5 questions in this section have 4 proposed answers A B C D. Read
them carefully and underline the correct answer. (4marks).
1. Most Ancient Civilizations were favoured by the presence of rivers. Name the
Civilization that was favoured by the two rivers; Euphrates and Tigris.
A- Egyptian B- Mesopotamia C- Roman D- Greek
2. Ancient Egyptians were very good at Architecture. What name did they give to their
stone buildings?
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A- Mummies B- Bungalow C- Papyrus D - Pyramids
3. The Greek Civilization saw the birth of Democracy. In which of the city states was
this practiced?
A- Athens B – Polis C- Sparta D - Corinth.
4. In the 18th century, work that was formerly done with hands was then done by
machines. What is this Revolution called in history?
A- Glorious B- Computer C- Industrial D- French
III/ Below are three columns A B C. Column A describes an event in History and
Column C has a hero related to the event. Column B is the answer column. Read
carefully and write down the letter in B that corresponds with the correct answer.
(5marks).
A B C
the abolition of Slave trade - Bismarck
The Berlin Conference - Martin Luther
The discovery of River Niger - Christopher Columbus
The discovery ofArnerica D- Williarn Wilberforce
The Reformation E- Mungo Park
SECTIONB: GEOGRAPHY(15 marks)
1/ Read the following questions carefully and Tick the correct answer among the
two in the brackets. (5 marks)
1. Cameroon has several rivers. Which is the longest river? (Sanaga, Wouri)
2. Cameroon is bounded on the North by Tchad. Which country bounds Cameroon on
the West? (Gabon, Nigeria)
3. The highest peak in West Africa is Mount Cameroon. In which Division in the South
West Region is this found? (Meme, Fako)
4. Cameroon has both grassland and forest zones. Which of these is a town in the grass
field zone? (Bamenda, Kribi)
5. Cameroon has many ethnic groups and mother tongues. Which one of these is an
ethnic group in the Adamawa and Western part of Cameroon? (The Sawa, the Tikar)
II- Read the following questions (6-11) carefully and write the correct answers in the
spaces provided (5 marks)
6- A lake is a body of water surrounded by land. What name is given to a piece of land
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Surrounded by water? _____________________________________________
7 Cash crops are usually used as raw materials for the production of other goods.
Which cash crop is used in the production of plastic objects? ------------------------
8- Imaginary lines running from the East to the west are called latitudes. These lines
help us to locate (climatic zones — time zones) _____________________________
9- A desert is a very dry piece of land with some fertile places. What is a fertile place
in a desert called? __________________________________
10- Temperate grassland regions are found in South Africa and also in Argentina. The
grassland area in Argentina is called (Veldt — Pampas) _______________
11- The earth moves on its axis for a period of 24 hours. What is the name of this
movement? (Rotation-revolution) _______________________
III- There are 3 column below; A- has geographical descriptions while b has their name.
Choose the correct name from C and write against the correct statement in the answer
column.
A b C
The most populated country in Everest

Africa
The longitude that determines Oasis
stander time
A cloud that causes rain Nile
The largest latitude that measure Tchad

oo
An inland drainange lake in Equaor
Northem Cameroon
A mountain range in East Africa Grennwich
The longest river in Africa Longitude
The highest peak in the World Kilimanjaro
Imaginary lines running from the Nimbus

east to the wet
A fertile place in a desert —_________________
SECTION C - CITIZENSHIP - 20 marks Civics, Human Right and Moral

education)
Civics — 7 marks
Read the following questions carefully and write down the correct answers in the
spaces provided
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1. The Administrative capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé. Which is the Economic
capital of Cameroon? ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 mark
2. The Code of Arms is one of the Emblems of Cameroon. Name any one object
found on it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 mark
3. There are two types of family Name any two members of an extended family
j) ___________________________ii) _________________________ (2mks
4. Every country has a Motto, Write down the Motto of Cameroon. -------------1 mark
5. In Cameroon, there are Regions, Divisions, and Subdivisions. Name any two
Regions in Cameroon i) ____________ ______ ii) ____________ l mark
6. The Referendum was organized on 20th May 1972 for a unitary state. Who was the
President of Cameroon at the time? ___________________ 1 mark
HUMAN RIGHTS - (7 marks)

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions below.
Rose and Hans are siblings. Their parents decide to send Hans to school while Rose
Should get married at the age of 12. Rose refuses to get married and she insists that she
too must go to school.
1 -What right is Rose deprived of by her parents? ___________________________
2 - Explain one effect of getting married at the age of 12. _____________________
3 - State one institution that can help Rose. _________________________________
Below are some descriptions of the Rights of children. Read them carefully and fill
the spaces with correct answers chosen from the list below.
1 - Attend school and be provided with basic needs. __________________________
2- One’s identity as a child with information on name, age, panes and place of birth.
3 - When one is sick, he should be taken to the hospital. _______________________
4- I should go to Church or to the Mosque on worship days.__________________
Answer list: Birth Certificate, Education, Medical services, Worship
MORAL EDUCA TION - (6 marks)

Below are some questions. Read them carefully and answer them by filling in the
blank spaces with the correct answers.
1 - Protect yourself and others against Corona virus. State two things one should do to
avoid the virus.
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i) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2- Good children should show good behavior. State two examples of good behavior
i) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3- Children have rights and duties. State any two duties of the child.
i) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CETIFICATE EXAMINATION -2020 SESSION
GENERAL PAPER 11(50 marks) -
Instruction: Candidates are required to answer all the questions in all the sections.
SECTION A: HEALTH EDUCATION (15 MARKS)
I. Read the questions below and fill in the blanks with the correct answers. (10 marks)
1) Exercises are good for the body. State one exercise you can carry out to keep fit. ---
------------------------------------------------------------------
2) There are several ways that germs can enter the body. Write down one way through
which germs can enter the body.
3) Drags are harmful to the body. State one harmful effect of drags to the body.
4) Malaria is an insect-borne disease. State one air-borne disease.
5) HIV/ AIDS has no treatment but can be prevented. State one way by
Which it can be prevented.
6) Water-borne diseases are diseases we get by drinking impure water. Name
One water-borne disease.
7) The body has many organs. Which organ is responsible for blood?
Purification?
8) A human being breathes through the nose. What does a fish use in
breathing?
9) Foods rich in protein help to build the body. Name one food rich in protein.
10) The movement of blood from the heart to other parts of the body is called?
II. Each of the questions below has four possible answers. Underline the
Correct answer from those lettered A B C D. (5 marks)
1) One of the organs of the circulatory system is
A) Mouth B) Heart C) Liver D) Intestine
2) In December 2019 a pandemic broke out and took away millions of lives. Which of
the following is the name to this pandemic?
A) Malaria B) Corona virus C) HJV/AIDS D) Cough
3). Different doctors specialize in the treatment of different body parts. A doctor
specialized in caring for the Teeth is called a
A) Dentist B) Nurse C) Midwife D) Matron
4) Healthy eating leads to a healthy life. What name do we give to a diet that
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Contains all the classes of food in equal proportion?
A) Mixed diet B) Balanced diet C) Malnutrition D) Overfeeding
5) There are many sources of water. A good source of water supply is?
A) Tap B) river D) sea D) lake
SECTION B EN VIRONMENTA L EDUCA TION (15 Marks)

I. Read the following question and provide the answers in the lines
provided. (7 marks)
1) The government of Cameroon has banned plastic bags. What is the effect of
plastic on the street? _____________________________________________
2) Water can exist in three different forms (liquid; gas, and solid). In what
Form does water exist in ice? ________________________________________
3) The process by which excess water in plants is sent out through the leave
In to the atmosphere is called. __________________________________________
4) The tiny holes on leaves through which plants lose water in vapour form are
Called ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5) The process by which p1ant manufacture food in their green leaves in the
Presence of sun light is called? _____________________________________
6) The change of form in the development of an insect is known as metamorphosis.
Name any two insects with complete metamorphosis
_________________and ____________________________________
II. For questions 1-5 supply answers in the spaces provided. (3 marks)
1) Caring for our environment is very important. State one way in which we can care
for our environment. _______________________________________________
2) Fire is sometimes considered as an environmental hazard. State one reason why fire
is considered dangerous to the environment. -------------------------------------------
3) A desert is a vast dry land which is not favorable for human life. State one way by
which we can check the extension of deserts ------------------------------------------------
4) There are two main Seasons in Cameroon (the Dry Season and the Rainy Season).
Which is the main activity carried out during the rainy season? ---------------------------
5) A complete insect has 3 distinct parts: head, thorax, and abdomen. Where are the
legs and wings of the insert attached? -------------------------------------------------------
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6) Draw a butterfly and label three of its parts correct. (3 marks)
SESSION C: HOME ECONOMICS (marks)

I. FOOD AND NUTRICATION
1) When one is going on a, need a packed meal to carry along. Name any two type of
food that are suitable for a packed meal? i) -------------------------------------- ii) ---------
----------------------------------
2) Fruits make up very important part of our daily diet. Give two reasons why we
should eat fruit
i. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I ) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
II. LAUNDRY (2MARKS)
Peter shirt is always dirty. What two things should he do to Keep his shirt lean?
i) ____________________
ii) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2) Bleaching s a method of brightening dresses, Name any two detergents that can be
brighten dresses, i) ------------------------------- ii) -------------------------------- (I mark,)
li. HOUSE CRAFT (2 MARKS)
I) There are various types of walls in our houses. Name any two types of walls
you know. i) --------------------------------- ii) ------------------------------- (J mark,)
2) A toilet be cleaned always. What two things are needed 10 clean your
school toilet? ) ii) ---------------------------- ii) ------------------------------------(I mark)
IV. MOTHER GRAFT (2 MARKS)
1) A pregnant woman prepares for the birth of her child by buying some items.
Which two items wall you advise her to buy for herself.
i) ------------------------------- ii) ---------------------------------------------------
2) State two items she can buy for her baby i) ------------------------------- ii) -------------
-----------------------------
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V. NEEDLE WORK (2 MA RKS)
1) Your mother has a sewing workshop. State two equipment found in the sewing
workshop.
i) __________________________________ii) ____ _______ ___________
2) Measurements are taken before a dress can be stitched. State two reasons why we
take measurement.
i) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1) There are two types of musical instruments. Traditional and modem musical
instruments. Draw any modem musical instrument. (5niark)
2) The Cameroon National Anthem has two verses. Complete the first two lines
of verse one. O Cameroon thou ___________________________________________
(3 marks)
3) Traditional songs are usually sung on different occasions. Name two of
such occasions? (2mark) -------------------------------------------------------------------
FMST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICA EXAMINATION -2020 SESSION

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) (30 marks)
Time Allowed: 1 hour.
Answer all the Questions and only on the spaces provided.
SECTION A: BASIC KNOWLEDGE 0F THE COMPUTER AND ICT TOOLS.
(10 marks)
1. Our grand-parents devised so many means through which they communicated with
each other and also shared information on what was going on in the village.
a) Name two traditional devices that were used by our grand-parents to communicate.
(1 mark)
1) --------------------------------------- i.---------------------------------------------------------
b) State one way through which these devices were different from the modem ICT
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devices that are being used today. (2 marks)
2. There is an outbreak of cholera in your town and your relatives in another town are
very worried about your health
a. Name two ICT devices that you can used to inform them of the situation in your
town.
i) ------------------------------------ ii) ---------------------------------------------- (1 mark)
b. Name two ICT devices that you can use to take pictures and video of your neighbor
hood to show them.
i) --------------------------------------- ii) ----------------------------------------- (1 mark)
c. Name two ICT devices that the government can use to sensitize the people of your
town on what to do to stay safe from contamination.
i) ---------------------------------- ii) ------------------------------------- (1mrk)
3. The sentences below describe a computer. Read them carefully. Use suitable words
to complete each sentence.
a. Computers are made up of hardware and software. The parts that we can see and
touch are called _____________________________(1 mark)
b. Those that cannot be seen or touched but which enable us to perform all the tasks on
our computer are known as ______________________. (1 mark)
c. Two main types of computer software are:
i) _______________________ii) -------------------------------------------- (2 marks)
SECTION B. ICT PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS (5 marks)
4. Software are special programs that are installed in computers that help us to
produce documents, write books, enter and calculate data, do presentations in
meetings etc. Give the name of the software application that you can use to:
a) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Write a book or produce an invitation letter ____________________(1mrks)
b) Do a presentation. ______________________________________ (1 mark)
c) Enter and calculate date. (1 mark) --------------------------------------------- (1mreks)
5 After writing a letter to his parents, John will like to format it so that it looks neat and
attractive
a. Name the part of the Word Processor Screen where all the tools used to format a text
are found (1 mark) _____________________________________
b Name the computer peripheral that will enable John to produce his document for
distribution (1 mark)___________________________________
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SECTION C: INTERNET AND COMMUNICATION (8 marks)
6. The internet is a network where we can have a variety of information,
a) Name two other sources of information. ------------------------------ ii. -----------------
------------------------------------ (l marks)
b) . Is all the information we find on the Internet reliable? Give one reason to
justify your answer, ---------------------------------------------------- (3 marks)
7. Facebook is a social media platform that is currently used h many Cameroonians to
communicate and share information,
a) Name two other social media platforms that people
i) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (1mark,
b) State one advantage of social media ----------------------------------------- (1mrks)
C) State one disadvantage of social media ------------------------------------------ (1mrks)
SECTION D: HEALTH? SAFETY AND ETHICS (7marks)
8 Certain precautions are necessary, when using, ICT devices. Read the following
sentences and write true o false in the spaces provided (4marks)
a) You should used our telephone to make and answer calls when it is on charge.
b) You should sit a bit further from your TV screen when watching the news-----------
----------------------------------------------------------
e) You should use water and soap to clean your ICT devices. ---------------------
d) You should always leave your computer work bench to have walk from time to time
h, relax your muscles, -------------------------------------------------------------------
9. Some people use the internet and social media to do things that are not acceptable
in our society.. Identify two unacceptable practices that some people perform when
using the internet and other social media. (3marks)
FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICA EXAMINATION-2 020 SESSION
SPORT AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION ( 2O marks,)
General Instructions: Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.
1. In team sports players are supposed to show team spirit,
i) What is team sports?----------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------(2 mark)
ii) Explain two ways of showing team spirit --------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(2 marks)
2. Gymnastic is one of the activities carried out during the FENASCO Games. State
four gymnastic activities that should be practiced in preparation for the competition. (4
marks)
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i) ___ ____________________________ ______________
ii) ___________________________________________________________
iii) _________________________________________________ ______
iv) __________________________________________ _____ ____________
3. Imagine that you are a sports teacher and you have to carry out lessons on jumps.
Explain the following to your learners.
j) High jump ------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2 marks)
4. Long jump _______________________________________ (2 marks Outdoor
and indoor games are carried out in our loc4lity. State any two:
j) Outdoor games. ____________________________ _____________ 2 marks)
ii) Indoor games. ________________________________________ (2 marks)
5. During a school feast, a ballet dance was carried out to entertain invitees. Explain
two advantages of this activity to the body (2 marks)
j) _________________________________________________________________
ii) _______________________________________________________________
6. Springs are carried out during Olympic Games. State two types of springs. (2 marks)
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Time Allowed : 90 minutes
GENERAL PAPER I / 50 marks
HISTORY – GEOGRAPHY – AND CITIZENSHIP (CIVICS, HUMAN

RIGHTS AND MORAL EDUCATION)
SECTION A : HISTORY (15 mks)
I/ These are series of questions. Read through carefully and provide suitable
answers (1 mark each)
1. The Bantus are ethnic in Cameroon. State one of their common characteristics.
…………………………………………………………………………………...
2. Early man had any discoveries. One of his discoveries made him to settle down.
Explain why.
…………………………………………………………………………………..
3. In Ancient times, rivers were factors that favoured civilization. Explain why
river Nile favoured civilization in Egypt?
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
4. After the First World War, the league of Nations were formed to cater for world
peace. State one reason why it is important for countries to live in peace.
…………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………….
5. Ghana was one of the empires of Western Sudan. Who was the first leader of
Ghana Empire?
…………………………………………………………………………………..
6. During the age of discovery, many Europeans came to Africa. State a positive
effect of the presence of Europeans in Africa
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
7. After the dark ages came the renaissance. Give one important of the renaissance.
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
8. Some personalities played important roles in the history of Cameroon. State any
and explain the role he/she played
…………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………….
9. Many European countries wanted to colonize Cameroon. Why did Britain not
succeed to annex Cameroon? ………………………………...............................
…………………………………………………………………………………..
10. During German rule in Cameroon, much was done to develop the country.
Explain one thing they did to improve on education.
…………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………….
II/ For question 11 – 15 put and X on the letter that corresponds to the
correct answer in the answer column.
11. Christianity is a religion practiced in many countries. Who was the founder of
Christianity? ABCD
A) Mohammed B) Jesus Christ C) Muna D) Foncha
12.Cameroon was named “Rio dos Cameroes ” after River Wouri. Which people
gave this name? ABCD
A) Germans B) French C) Portuguese D) English
13. Before people started using money, goods were exchanged for goods. What was
this form of trade called? ABCD
Trade by A) Goods B) Slave C) Barter D) Money
14.Many Europeans set out to explore the world for various reasons. The man
referred to as the father of navigation was ABCD
A) Magellan B) Vasco da Gamma C) Prince Henry D) Money
15.Slave trade was bad because it did not respect human rights. The man who fought
against slave trade was ABCD
A) William Wilberforce B)James Summerset C) Martin Luther D) Prince Henry
I/ These are a series of questions. Read through carefully and provide

suitable answer
1. Some soils are good for agriculture while others are not. Describe the best
soil for agriculture
……………………………………………………………………………
2. Cameroon produces a variety of textile. What is one use of textile? ……….
………………………………………………………………………………
3. One of the reasons we plant trees is to maintain water In the soil. Give another
reason. ………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………..
4. Oceans are physical features. Describe and ocean in one sentence…………..
………………………………………………………………………………..
5. The Administrative capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé. Give one reason why it
is the administrative capital. ……………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………
6. There are many weather conditions which we study. Why do we study the
weather condition? …………………………………………………………..
.........................................................................................................................
7. The solar system is made up of nine planets. Which of these planets support
life? …………………………………………………………………………
8. Tea is a cash crop in Cameroon. Why is tea produced important for the
economy of Cameroon? ……………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………
9. Animals are very important human beings. Give one reason ………………
………………………………………………………………………………
10.In Europe there are four seasons. Which are the two main seasons in
Cameroon?
…………………………………….. and ………………………………….
11.Day and night are caused by some movement of the earth. What is the
movement called? ………………………………………………………….
12.Latitude and longitudes are imaginary lines running across the globe from
East to West and North to South respectively. Give one of their
uses?................................................................................................................
13.Weather scientists use various instrument to measure the elements of
weather. What instrument can be used to tell time if you don’t have a clock?
………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………
14.There are different types of vegetation in Africa. What are the temperate
grasslands of Africa called? ……………………………………………….
15.Some areas in Africa have heavy rainfall while others have very little rainfall.
Which place in Cameroon has the heaviest rainfall? ………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………
SECTION C – CITIZENSHIP – 20 marks
(CIVICS, MORAL EDUCATION AND HUMAN RIGHT)
I – CIVICS – (10 marks)
Read the following question carefully and write down the correct answers in the
space provided
1. Every country has a national Emblem among which is the Motto. What is the
Motto of Cameroon? (2 marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Every ministry in Cameroon is headed by a Minister. Who is the Minister of
Basic Education in Cameroon? (1 mk)
…………………………………………………………………………………
3. There are many political parties in Cameroon. Which of them is the ruling party?
…………………………………………………………………………………..
4. Kofi Annan was one time Secretary General of the UNO. Who is he present
Secretary General of the UNO? ………………………………………………..
5. There are two Bilingual Countries in the World. Explain one reason why it is
important to be bilingual?
…………………………………………………………………………………
6. All homes have rules and regulations. Make two rules and regulation for you
home.
i) …………………………………………………………………………….
ii) …………………………………………………………………………….
7. You attended a meeting on the promotion of peace and security in your
community on two things to do promote: (2mks)
a) Peace ………………………………………………………………………
b) Security ……………………………………………………………………
II/ MORAL EDUCATION – (5 marks)
Provide suitable answers in the spaces provided
1. Christians and Muslims have feast days that they celebrate worldwide. State any.
(1 mark)
i) Christian Feast ……………………………………………………..
ii) Muslim Feast ……………………………………………………….
2. Honesty and obedience are universal values. Explain these two concepts.
(1mark)
i) Honesty ……………………………………………………………….
ii) Obedience …………………………………………………………….
3. There are things that children should do and there are others they should not do
in school. State two things the children should not do in school. (1 mk)
i) ……………………………………………………………………………
ii) …………………………………………………………………………….
4. Some drugs are harmful to the body? Thus they should not be consumed. Explain
two reasons. (1 mk)
i) ………………………………………………………………………….
ii) ………………………………………………………………………….
5. A Cameroonian is different from a Nigerian. State any two things that identify
you as a Cameroonian. (1mark)
i) …………………………………………………………………………….
ii) …………………………………………………………………………….
III/ HUMAN RIGHTS – (5MKS)
Provided the appropriate answers in the spaces. Each question carries 1 mark
1. The state has responsibilities towards pupils. State any two of these
responsibilities
i) ………………………………………………………………………….
ii) …………………………………………………………………………
2. After completing primary school, pupils are awarded the First School Leaving
Certificate. State two important information found of the certificate.
i) …………………………………………………………………………..
ii) …………………………………………………………………………..
3. Fadimatou is 10 years old and does not go to school because she has to take care
of her younger brother. Which two rights of the child are violated here?
i) ………………………………………………………………………..
ii) ………………………………………………………………………..
4. A birth certificate is very important document that carries information about a
person. State one use of a birth certificate
……………………………………………………………………………
Time Allowed : 1 hour
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)
( 30 MARKS
SECTION A : COMPUTER SYSTEM AND ICT TOOLS (10 marks)
1. As a result of the outbreak of COVID 19 epidemic, schools were closed. To

catch up, the Minister of Basic Education organized distance learning classes for
6 pupils in all the major subjects.
a) Describe two ICT tools that were used to deliver these lesson. 2mks
i) ……………………………………………………………………
ii) ……………………………………………………………………
b) Are these devices modern or traditional communication tools? 2mks
…………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………..
c) Explain one difference between these devices and other communication tools
like the going and flute (2mks)
………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………..
2) The computer system is made up of hardware and software devices
a) Describe two components of computer hardware 1mk
i) ………………………………………………………………………
ii) ………………………………………………………………………
b) Identify one type of computer software ………………………………..1 mk
c) State two tasks that can be executed with computer in school
i) ……………………………………………………………………
ii) ………………………………………………………………… 1 mk
SECTION B: ICT PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS (8 marks)
1) ICT provides us with software application that enable people in all professions.
To executed with ICT devices. Write the software application that you can used
to execute each task :
a) Producing invitation letters for your parents to attend a PTA meeting in
school:
…………………………………………………………………. (1mark)
b) Entering and calculating marks after an examination ……………………
…………………………………………………………………….(1mk)
c) Sending and receiving electronic mails …………………………….....
…………………………………………………………………….. (1mk)
2) The sentences below describe some computer programs or software. Complete
each sentence with the suitable word/phrase chosen from the box below:
a) The …………………………………………… is a software that enable us to
create, edit and print documents. (1 mark)
b) ……………………………………………………. is a computer program
that enable us to use the internet. (1maks)
c) ……………………………………. is a computer program that enable us to
easily calculate figures (1 mark)
d) The ……………………………………….. and …………………………..
are elements of the word window. (2mark)
SECTION C: INTERNET AND COMMUNICATION (8 marks)
1) People use the internet to communicate, send and received documents. Read the
statement below about the internet and write True or False in the spaces
provided:
a) Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge are internet browsers
………………………………………………………………………(1mark)
b) Search Engines cannot be used to search for information on the internet
………………………………………………………………………(1mark)
c) We can use tablets and mobile telephones to browse on the internet.
…………………………………………………………………..... (1mark)
d) Facebook and Instagram are social media platforms
………………………………………………………………….. (1mark)
e) Electronic mails are slower than post office mails
……………………………………………………………………… (1mark)
2. WhatsApp is a platform that is used by many people to communicate, send and

receive documents.
Spread sheet, Standard tool bar Web browser

Word processor Publisher Menu bar Key board
a) Name two types of foles that can be sent or received through whatsApp
i) ………………………………………………………………………
ii) ………………………………………………………………………
b) State one advantages of WhatsApp as a social media platform
…………………………………………………………………………. (1 mark)
c) Explain one disadvantage of social media
…………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………(1mark)
SECTION D/ HEALT H, SAFETY AND ETHICS (4 marks)
1) All ICT tools have to be taken care of as any other useful tool, so that we are
also protected. Complete the following sentences with the appropriate
words/phase chosen from the from the bow below
Screen shade, Monitor, Telephone calls, Protected, Virus
a) A computer must be ……………………………….. From heat water and dust.

b) A ………………………………….. is a bad program that can destroy a
computer.
c) ………………………………………….. should not be made and received
while driving.
d) It is advisable to used a …………………………………….. when working on
computer all day
SPORTS AND PHYSICAL EDUCTION (20 marks)
General Instructions: Answer All the questions by filling the spaces with
appropriate answers.
1. A football match involves a number of players and officials.

i) How many players are in a football match? …………………………………
ii) How many officials are there? ………………………………………..(2mks)
2. We have many sporting disciplines, boxing is one of them. State two other
sporting disciplines practiced in your school?
i) ……………………………………………………………………….
ii) …………………………………………………………………. (2mks)
3. Volley ball is one of the collective sporting disciplines practiced in Cameroon.
Explain why it is call a collective sport?
…………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Athletics have many activities; one of the activities is sprint (Runs). State two
other athletic activities.
i) ……………………………………………………………………….
ii) ………………………………………………………………….. (2mks)
5. The following sporting disciplines were carried out during the last
COLLECTIVES SPORTS INDIVIDUAL SPORTS

6. FENASCO ‘B’ games are organized every year, states two advantages of the
FENASSCO ‘B’ games
i) ………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………..
ii) ……………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………….
7. Doping is not good during sport. Give two reasons why doping is not good. ?
i) ……………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………
ii) ……………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………. (2mks)
8. There are different types of gymnastic activities. State two types of these
activities.
i) ………………………………………………………………………….
ii) ……………………………………………………………………(2mks)
9. One importance of sport and physical education that it promotes the wellbeing
of the pupils. Identify two other importance of sport to pupils.
i) …………………………………………………………………………….
ii) ……………………………………………………………………………
GENERAL PAPER II / 50 marks
HEALTH EDUCATION – ENVIRONMENT EDUCTION – HOME

ECONOMICS AND MUSIC
Instruction: Candidates are required to answer all the questions in All the
section
SECTION A : HEALTH EDUCATION (15 marks)
These are series of questions. Read though carefully and provide suitable answers
I – provide suitable answers to the following questions by ticking (√) the right
answer from those provided (10 marks)
1. The heart pumps blood to various part of the body. Where is the blood purified?
A) Kidney B) Lungs C) Liver D) Heart
2. Living things take in an send out air. The act of taking in and sending out air is
known as:
A) Respiration B) Breathing C) Transpiration D) Expiration
3. It is important to tidy up our immediate environment by sweeping it, clearing it

and spraying it. What are four insects that are likely to come around when our
environment is not taken care of?
A) Cockroaches, ants, mosquitoes and flies
B) Snakes, flies, goat and grasshoppers
C) Ants, cockroaches, elephants and snakes
D) Dogs, mosquitoes flies and elephants
4. We have two types of cells in our body. The white blood cells and red blood
cells. Which of these blood cells fight against diseases in our body?
A) White and red blood cells B) All cells
C) White blood cells D) None

5. Excess food can be preserved. One way of preserving food is by salting. Give
two other ways of preserving food. ?
A) Canning and smoking B) Frying and boiling
C) Cooking and steaming D) Boiling and cooking
6. First aid is the first treatment given to an injured person before taking him or
her to the hospital. One item of a first aid box is iodine. Two others are :
A) Iodine and blue B) Plaster and bandage
C) Paracetamol and chalk D) Aspirin and wound
7. The exercises I like carrying out to keep body in shape are running, jumping,
singing and dancing. The energy I get for all these id form the carbohydrates I
eat. Which class of food will provide m body with growth elements?
A) Fats and oil B) proteins C) Vitamins D) Carbohydrates
8. Different processes take place in the human body. What is the name given to the
process by which food is broken down in its simplest form?
A) Circulation B) Transpiration C) Digestion D) Respiration
9. The Tsetse fly causes sleeping sickness. The mosquito that causes malaria is
called?
A) Male anopheles mosquito B) Male Mosquito
C)Female mosquito D) Female anopheles begin?
10.It is good to chew our food well before we swallow. In which part of the body
does digestion begin?
A) Mouth B) Anus C) Stomach D) Small intestine
II Provide suitable answers. (5 marks)
11) Covid 19 is a deadly disease. Explain two ways of preventing it. (2mks)
i) ……………………………………………………………………………………….
ii) ………………………………………………………………………………………
12) Menstrual hygiene management is a problem faced by most young girls. State two
way of managing menstrual hygiene. (2 marks)
i) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
ii) ……………………………………………………………………………………….
13) To prevent disease, our toilets should be kept clean. Explain one way of keeping
the school toilet clean. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
SECTION B: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (15 marks)

1. From a – f below are some words associated with flowers, insects, plants, birds,
fish and agricultural practices circle the odd words in each case (6marks)
a- Followers: ovary, stigma, wings, petals
b- Agricultural practices: Clearing, washing, tilling, mulching
c- Insects: head, abdomen, legs, wings, feathers
d- Fish: scales, fins, petals, gills
e- Plants: roots, fins, branches, leaves
f- Bird: beak, wings, nostrils, whisker
Read through carefully and provide the appropriate answer
2. Different activities are carried out during the dry season and raining season;
these activities cause many problems to the environment. Explain problems
caused by each of the following activities (2marks)
i) Bush burning ……………………………………………………………
ii) Deforestation ……………………………………………………………
3. A journalist want to visit a forest reserve and a National Park. Name a:

i) Forest reserve ………………………………………………………….
ii) National park……………………………………………… (2 marks)
4. In each locality different serves are offered like building and plumbing. Describe
two other services offered in your locally (1mark)
i) ………………………………………………………………………..
ii) ……………………………………………………………………….
5. Different food crops are growing in the different regions of Cameroon. Name
two food crops that are commonly planted in the North – west region of
Cameroon ………………………. and ………………………………. (1mark)
6. Most localities use different kind of machines that make life easy like machines
for bread, grinding grains etc. State two types used in your locality (1marks)
i) …………………………………………………………………………….
ii) ……………………………………………………………………………
Choose the right answer form the list ABC and fill he blanks
7. Erosion is the washing away of the top soil by agents of erosion state one danger
of erosion to the environment ……………………………………….(1mark)
A) Serious rainfall B) Landslide C) Deforestation
8. The desert is vast dry land. It is not favourable to human life. Explain one way
by which we can check the extension of the desert
……………………………………………………………………….(1 mark)
A ) Planting trees B) Using horses C) Fishing
I – Food and Nutrition (2 marks)

Write down the correct answers in the spaces provided
When consumed in excess, palm oil is likely to cause complication in the human
system. Name any two illnesses caused by excessive consumption of palm oil
i) ……………………………………………………………………….
ii) ……………………………………………………………………….
II .LAUNDRY (2MARKS)
It is advisable to expose our washed dresses to open air. Give any two kind of danger
our washed dress may have if they are not exposed to open air
i) ………………………………………………………………………………..
ii) ………………………………………………………………………………..
III. HOUSE – CRAFT (2 MARKS)
Your school latrine needs to be kept clean daily. In a sentence, explain how you can
clean the school latrine
………………………………………………………………………………………..
IV. NEEDLE WORK (2MARKS)
Seam and stiches make dresses last for a long. Name a stich and a seam used in sewing
pilling cases
(a) Seam …………………………………………………………………………….
(b) Stich …………………………………………………………………………….
V. MOTHER CRAFT (2marks)
a) A mother must feed her baby for him /her to be healthy. What is the best food
for a baby? ………………………………………………………………………
b) When a mother is pregnant she regularly goes to the clinic for proper medical
check-up. What is the name given to this ………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………….
SECTION D: MUSIC (10 MARKS)
These are a series of questions. Read through carefully and provide suitable answers
1. We sing when we are either happy or dad. State two other occasions during
which we sing.
i) ……………………………………………………………………………
ii) ……………………………………………………………… (2mks)
2. To produce musical melody, we need instrument. State two instruments used to
produce music?
i) ……………………………………………………………………….
ii) ……………………………………………………………………….
3. The Solfa notation has 8 letters. List them.
……………………………………………………………………………….
4. The Cameroon National Anthem is a rallying song all Cameroonian citizens.
Point out any two attitudes that people must adopt when the national Anthem is
being sung.
i) …………………………………………………………………………..
ii) ……………………………………………………………….. ( 2mks)
5. A guitar is a musical instrument. Draw it (2mks)
Durée : 30 minutes
FRENCH PAPER I
SECTION I: DICTEE (20 points)
Consignes pour l’examinateur
 l’examinateur lit les cinq phrases a une vitesse normal. Pendant ce temps, les
candidats écoutent attenitvement sans rien écrire.
 Après cette première lecture, l’examinateur relit lentement les phrases une a une
et les candidat(e)s complètent les phrases avec les mots qui manquent.
 L’examinateur procède a une troisième lecture de l’ensemble de cinq (5) phrases.
Il accorde ensuite trois minutes aux candidat(e)s pour relire leur dictées avant de
ramasser les feuilles de composition.
DICTEE: (20 points)
1. L’année dernière, les vacances étaient belle.

2. J’aime manger les pommes frites. Elles sont bonnes!
3. J’ai invite des amis a mon anniversaire
4. Les élèves célèbrent la fête de noël a l’école
5. Quand mon grand-père était jeune, il travaillait a la banque
SECTION II : ORAL (10 points)
CONSIGNE POUR L’EXAMINATEUR
1. Mise en situation :
Saluer le (la) candidat (e) et le (la) mettre en confiance
2. Conversation 1: faire observer les illustrations et posé des questions de
comprehension.
3. Lecture a haute voix:
Demander de lire le petit texte. L’examinateur prête attention a la prononciation,
a l’intonation, au respect de la punctuation et a la fluidité (lecture expressive).
4. Conversation 2:
L’examinateur échange avec le (la) candidat (e) sur le texte (comprehension et
interpretation)
L’examinateur prête attention a la pertinence du vocabulaire utilize, la justesses
de construction des phrase, de la conjugaison des verbes. Il observe sa gestuelle,
so regard, son assurance.
5. Fin de l’oral: L’examinateur remercies le (la ) candidat (e ) et prend conge de lui
/ d’elle. Il tient compte de la presentation hysique du (de la ) candidat ( e ) et sa
gestuelle, son regard son assurance.
SECTION III : EPREUVE ORALE (10 points)

1- Conversation :
Consigne : Observe les images suivantes et dis ce que tu comprends
Que vois – tu?

Que se passe-t-il
Est-ce que tu travailles au champ? Pourquoi le travail de champ est important?
1. Lecture a haute voix:

Le travail de la terre est très important. Il permet de produire les vivres pour
nourrir les êre humains et vendre pour prendre soin de la famille. Comme
disait le president de la République, “ la terre ne ment pas”
2. Conversation 2
En quoi est-ce que les travaux champêtres sont importants pour les hommes?
ST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION -2022 SESSION
GENERAL PAPER ONE (50MKS)
HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY AND CITIZENSHIP
SECTION A ; HISTORY 15MKS
I) ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW BY FILLING THE SPACES PROVIDED

WITH SUITABLE ANSWER
1. In 1972 a referendum was organize on the question of a unitary state, what is
referendum?___________________________________________________
2. Since independence Cameroon has being governed by two presidents. Who was the
first president of Cameron ?_________________________________
3. Cameroon was annexed by the Germans in 1884, describe two ways by which this
contributed to the development of
cameroon.a)_____________________________________________________b)____
__________________________________________________________
4. King MANGA BELL and FON GALEGA are some historic figures in Cameroon, state any
other historic figure you know,______________________________
II) ANSWER EACH QUESTIONS BY MARKING AN X ON THE LETTER THAT
CORRESPONDS TO THE CORRECT ANSWER IN THE ANSWER COLUMN ?
5) History is gotten different sources, what do we call the source that depends on the
remains of the past, a) story telling b) books c) archaeological science d) family.
6) during the renaissance, john Guttenberg discovered the art of printing. Who discovered
the telescope, thermometer/thermo scope a) William Caxton b) Ferdinand Magellan c)
Galileo Galilei d) Christian Huygens.
7) Cradles of civilization are places where civilization started, where did civilization start in
Africa? a) river Nile in Egypt b) river mongo in Cameroon c) river Tigris and Euphrates in
Mesopotamia,
8)with the defeat of GERMANY in the first world war, Cameroon was partitioned between
two countries which were they ? a) Britain and Germany b) Germany and France d)
Portugal and France. 9) slave trade was abolished in 1808. Who was the first slave to be
set free ? a) nelson mandela b)abraham libncoln c) william wilberforce d) james
summerset
III) in one sentence briefly explain the importance of the following
10) Industrial revolution ________________________________________________
11) Bilingualism in Cameroon ____________________________________________
12) Discoveries of the early man __________________________________________
13) Introduction of multipartism in Cameroon______________________________
14) The role of united nations organization __________________________________
SECTION B GEOGRAPHY 15MKS
I) Answer each question by marking an x on the letter that correspond to the correct
answer in the answer column. 5mks
1. Mount Cameroon is the highest mountain in west Africa, which is the highest
mountain in the world? a) mount oku b) mount kupe muanenguba c) mount
kilimanjaro d) mount everest__________________________________________
2. A desert is an extended dry piece of land with little or no vegetation with some fertile
spots ; what are the fertile spots in the desert called ? a) canals b) rivers c) lakes d)
oasis____________________________________________________
3. Export means goods sent out of the country to other countries, which of this cash
crops are exported by Cameroon? a) cocoa and cotton b)mazie c)cocoyam d)
beans__________________________________________________________
4. Revolution is the movement of the earth round the sun. What does that movement
cause ? a) day and night b)sun and rain c)changes seasons d) changes in
temperature______________________________________________
5. Weather is the atmospheric condition of a place for a short period of time. Which of
the following elements describes the amount of water vapour in the air ? a) rainfall
b) humidity c) temperature d) air pressure_________________
II) Read the following questions and write the answes in the space
provided 4MKS
6) Cameroon produces food crops and cash crops. State one importance of
a. Cash crops _________________________________________________

b. Food crops _________________________________________________
7) limbe is coastal town in cameroon situated along the banks of the atlantic ocean,
what is one of the economic benefit that limbe has as a coastal town ?
___________________________________________________________________ 8)
Cameroon shares boundaries with different countries, in the east with central Africa and
in the Nord with chad. State one thing that each of these countries must do in order to
live in peace with one another
___________________________________________________________________ 9)
Draw the map of Cameroon and insert the ten regions 6mks
SECTION C, CITIZENSHIP (CIVICS, HUMAN RIGHTS, MORAL EDUCATION,
PEACE AND SECURITY) 20MKS
I) CIVICS 5MKS
Read the following statements carefully and write down the correct answers in the space
provided.
1. A country can be identified by it national symbols, one of the national symbols of

Cameroon is the flag. What attitude should be adopted when the flag is being
hoisted?_________________________________________________________
2. The minister of basic education is in charge of nursery and primary schools; state one
his duties ?_______________________________________________
3. The electoral process in Cameroon has different stages. State one stage of the
election in Cameroon __________________________________________
4. Communities in Cameroon has different traditional rulers, state one of the roles of a
traditional ruler in Cameroon ______________________________________
5. You are elected as the prime minister of your school. Write down one important
decision you will take for the smooth functioning of your
school____________________________________________________________
II) HUMAN RIGHTS 5mks
Read the statements below and provide suitable answers to the questions that
follow.
Human beings are born with equal rights and opportunities. They also have
responsibilities or duties to carry out in the communities
1. State one right you have.
i) As a Child _____________________________________________
ii) As a pupil ________________________________________________
2. State one responsibility you have at.
i) Home
ii) School
3. Some children of school age do not go to school, which of their right is being
violated?
_____________________________________________________________
III) MORAL EDUCATION 5MKS
Read the statement below carefully, then answer the questions by providing
suitable answers. Morality is a code of conduct that guide us to behave well and
live well with others in our families and communities.
1. When you hurt somebody, what do you say?______________________
2. What do you say to someone eating ?____________________________
3. If a stranger gives you money, what do you do____________________
4. When a visitor gives you something, what do you
do_________________________________________________________
5. If a stranger calls for you, what do you
do________________________________________________________
IV) PEACE AND SECURUTY 5MKS
Peace education promotes peace and harmonious living together in schools.
Write TRUE or FALSE if the following statements promotes peace in school/
1. Respect yourself and others in school ___________________________
2. Be kind and tolerate your friends _______________________________
3. Do not share your ideas with others ____________________________
4. Forgive, restore and mend broken relationships____________________
5. Fight with your friends if you have a problem_____________________
6. Feel for others if they are in difficulties __________________________
7. Do not listen to others in school _______________________________
8. Help others to solve their problems _____________________________
9. Think very well before you act _________________________________
Work alone in all school activities ______________________________

FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION 2022 SECTION
Time allowed : 1hour
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

TECHNOLOGY (ICT) (30 marks)
Answer all the questions and only on the spaces provided
SECTION A: Basic knowledge of the computer, ICT Devices and ICT

productivity Tools (14 marks)
1- Many ICT devices have more than one function. They can be used to execute
many tasks. State two tasks that can be executed using the following ICT
devices:
a) Mobile telephone:
i- ___________________________________________________
ii- ___________________________________________ (2 marks)
b) Digital cameras:
i- _______________________________________________________
ii- _______________________________________________(2 marks)
c) Television sets:
i - _______________________________________________________
ii- _______________________________________________(2marks)
2- Desktop computers have peripherals attached to them that enable users to

perform certain tasks. Identify the peripherals that can be used to carry out the
following functions (4marks)
a) Print a document processed in a computer ______________________
b) Send in an image into the computer ___________________________
c) Display presentations in a meeting or seminar ___________________
d) Transfer a file from one computer to another ____________________
3- The following sentences describe the steps of using Microsoft Word to process
a document. Classify them according to their order of occurrences in the spaces
provided below (4marks)
a) Save your document.
b) Create a new document.
c) Open Microsoft Word.
d) Use the keyboard to type the document.
i- _________________________________________________________
ii- _________________________________________________________
iii- _________________________________________________________
iv- _________________________________________________________
SECTION B:INTERNET AND COMMUNICATION(6 marks)
Social media are sources that enable people to send and receive information
1) Name two social media platforms that are widely used in Cameroon (1mk)
i- ________________________________________________
ii- ________________________________________________
2) State one advantage of social media (1mark)

________________________________________________________
3) State one disadvantage of social media (1mark)
__________________________________________________________
4) Name two other sources of information (1mark)
i- ______________________________________________________
ii- ______________________________________________________
5) Is it advisable to use social media to attack people? State one reason to support
your point of view
_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________ (2marks)
SECTION C: HEALTH, SAFETY AND ETHICS (10 marks)

1- ICT devices should be used responsibly so as to protect both our health and the
devices.
a) State one safety measure we must observe while using our
computers.___________________________________________________
b) State one measure we must observe to protect our computer ans other ICT
devices (2 marks)
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
c) Give on reason why it is advisable for drivers not to use their phones when
driving their cars or riding __________________________(2 marks)
2- Many people uses the internet irresponsibly. State one way in which the internet
is used irresponsibly and say how it can be avoided.
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________ (4 marks)
LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION 2023 SECTION
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) (30 marks)

Time allowed: 1 hour
Answer all the Questions and only on the spaces provided.

SECTIONA: MODERNAND LOCAL ICI TOOLS (1Onzaris)
Answer the following questions in the spaces below each question.
1. There is an emergency in your village and the chief wants to assemble ail the
villagers around the palace to inform them.
a) Name two traditional tools of communication that ho can use to assemble the
people.
î) _______________________________ ii) _____________________________ (2
marks)
b) State two uses of modem ICT device
t) ___________________________ ii) ________________________________
(2marks)
c) Name any other four tools of communication that eau ho considered as traditional.
1) ___________________________ ii) ______________________________
iii) _____________________________ iv) ____________________________
(2marks)
2. Some modem information and communication technology devices enable us to get
information.
a) Name two ICT devices that can enable us get information and communication
through images and videos.
î) ______________________________ ii) ______________________________
(2marks)
b) State two other uses of ICT devices.
iii) ______________________________iv) ______________________________
(1mark)
c) State one difference that exists between modem ICT devices and traditional tools
of communication._____________________________________________(1mark)
SECTION B: ICI PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS (8 marks)
3. The computer system is made up of a number of components which, when put
together. Will enable you carry out many tasks
a) Identify two components of the computer system.
i)_________________________________ ii)____________________________
(2mark)
b) What is computer hardware? • (2marks
c) The name of the computer component which cannot be seen or touch but enables
you produce documents
is called _____________________________________________________ (1mrk)
4) In an ICT lesson, your classmates are unable to make out the similarities and
differences between a desktop and laptop. Help them to:
a) Identify at least two differences which exist between the desktop and the laptop
computers.
i) _______________ ________________ ii) _________________________ (2marks)
b) Name any modem ICT device which can perform some of the task of a computer.
___________________________________________________________(1mark)
SECTION C: Internet and Communication (8 marks)
5. Mr. NTOUTU is the owner of “.Cyber Café Expert” in EKOK in
EYOUMOUJOCK Sub-Division in the South West Region of Cameroon. In his
Cyber Café, there are 6 computers, two fix phones for international calls, printers and
scanners. He trains young Cameroonians on how to use Microsoft Excel, Microsoft
Word, Spread Sheet and picture editing. Mr. NTOUTU also helps people to apply for
the American Diversity Immigration Program.
a) Suggest any one internet service provider in Cameroon which supplies internet
connection to Mr. NTOUTU’s Cyber Café. (1mark) _______________
b) If a customer comes to produce invitation letters. Identify the computer software
Mr. NTOUTU will use to produce the invitation letters. (1rnk) _________
c) If one of the trainees wants to type the phrase; “today is Tuesday”. Count how
many times the trainee will hit the keyboard. (1mk) _________________
d) Which software can the trainees use to enter data?
(1mk)________________________
e) After typing information, Mr. NTOUTU tried 10 formats it. Identify the word
processor screen were all formatting tools are found. (l mk) ______________
f) Mr. NTOUTU writes a notice in the Cyber Café to inform computer users that
there are disadvantages of using the internet. Write one of the disadvantages of
internet. (1 mark) _______________________
g) Customers also contact Mr. NTOUTU through his e-mail address. Write e-mail in
full. (2mark}
SECTION D: HEALTH, SAFETYAND ETHICS (4 marks,)
6. Drivers are often advised not 10 eau or receive calls when driving. State two
reasons why people should not use the phone when driving.
i)_______________________________________________________________
ii).______________________________________________________________
7. ICT devices get bad easily if precautions are rot taken to protect them. Identify two
ways of protecting ICT devices.
i)._______________________________________________________________
ii)______________________________________________

Time allowed : 90 minutes
GENERAL PAPER I ( 50 marks)

HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY AND CITIZENSHIP
INSTRUCTION: Candidates are required to answer all the questions in ALL

the sections.
Il Answer the questions below by filling the spaces provided with suitable
answers. (10 marks).
1. The Germano-Douala Treaty was an agreement between the German
representatives and Cameroonian kings. Write down any one term of the
Germano-Douala treaty.
___________________________________________________________
2. The exploration of Africa gave the Europeans the opportunity to discover the
interior of the continent. Explain why Africa was called “The Dark continent”.
__________________________________________________________
3. Industrial Revolution assisted in the production of goods by machines instead of
human labour. In which country did this revolution start in Europe? _________
4. Reuben Um Nyobe, Ahmadou Ahidjo, EM.L. Endeley and John Ngu Foncha are
some great figures in Cameroon history. Write the date Ahmadou Ahidjo became
the first president of Cameroon.________________________________________
5. The First World War broke out as a result of the killing of an Austrian Prince and
his wife at Sarajevo. The war began in Europe and extended to Africa most
especially in Cameroon. (2 marks)
i) Where did the bloodiest battle take place in Cameroon? ___________________
ii) Write down the year the First World War ended. _____________________
6. After defeating Germany in Cameroon, Cameroon was partitioned between
Britain and France. Identify the body .that partitioned Cameroon between Britain
and France. __________________________________________________
7. Ghana was among the -four Empires of Western Sudan. Explain why Ghana was
called “Gold Coast” ________________________________________
8. Our grandparents usually tell us some stories of their past. What type of history
is this? ___________________
9. In ancient civilization, the fail of one kingdom led to the rise of the other. Who
destroyed the Roman Empire?
II- Select correct answers in answer column and write them against the correct
statements. (5mks)
a) The richest slave trader in England. ___________________________
b) .He drew the first map of the world. _________________________
c) The leader of religious reformation. _______________________
d) Ilecodificdiawsinl3abylon. _______ _________________________
e) The Chinese writing was called._____________________________
f) Democracy started in___________________ ____________________
g) Dead bodies embalmed in Egypt wore called _____________________
h) The Portuguese described River Wouri as _______________________
i) The first discovery of early man was____ ____________________________
j) On the 1 l of February, 1961 West. Cameroon unified with East Cameroon
through the___________________________________
Martin Luther, Mummies, Hammurabi, Athens, John Hawkins,
Characters, Toscaneli, Rio dos Cameroes, Plebiscite, fire.
STATEMENT ANSWER Answer

column
1. The movement of the earth on its axis. S ONARA
2. The temperate grassland of Asia. Peninsular
3. The deepest ocean in the world. Everest
4. The largest native town in Africa. Rotation
5. The capital city of South Africa. Pretoria
6. The company that refines Crude oil in Pacific

Cameroon.
7. The highest mountain in the world. Ibandan
8. A piece of land that stretches into a sea Suez Canal

or ocean
9. Water body connecting Mediterranean Waza Park
and Red Sea.
10. The largest game reserve in Cameroon. Steppe
III- Read through the statements and questions carefully and write correct answers
in the spaces provided.
(1marks)
1. The solar system is made up of the sun, stars and the nine planets.
a) The planet in which plants and animals live is called_______________
b) The path on which each planet IROVCS round the sun is called______________
2. Migration is the movement of people and their gods from place to place due 10
pushed and pulled factors.
a) State one pushed factor of migration. _________________________
b) The economic capital of Cameroon receives many migrants from conflict areas
today. Write the name of this city. ___________________________________
3. Mr Ekema and Mr Roger bought one hectare of forest land and Shared it. Mr
Ekema cut down all the trees to grow vegetables while Mr.Roger cut few trees and
opened an orchard. Among them:
a) Who practiced Re-forestation? _________________________
b) Who practiced deforestation? _______________ _____
4. Timothy won the 2020 American Diversity Lottery and flew from Douala to
Paris, then to NewYork. Write any two continents involved in his flight from Douala
to New York. i) __________________________ii)____________________
5. James Williams is a British explorer who visits Cameroon for sight-seeing for the
first time.
a) How should we call him? ______________________________________
b) Propose any attractive site you will like him to visit ___________________
6. Mrs. Esther lives in Garoua. She takes u train from Yaounde to the Adamawa
Region of Cameroon.
a)The road used by a train is called ____________________________________
b) The railway terminus in the Adamawa Region is at _________________
7. When you get up from bed, it’s morning. evening will come and pass, night will
come and pass seasons will come and pass and eclipses will come and pass. These
are caused by the movements of the earth.
a) Which movement of the earth causes changes in
seasons.______________________
b) Identify the earth’s natural satellite that is shaded during lunar
eclipse.___________
From 8 to 10, select the correct answer and write in the spaces given.
8. A herdsman feeding his cattie in the temperate grassland of South Africa located
on longitude 30° East of GMT, received a phone eau from Accra-Ghana at 1 :00 am
QMT.
a) Calculate the local time he answered the call in South Africa. _____ (9:00am,
12:00 noon, l:00 prn,10:00am)
b) Write the name of the temperate grassland of South Africa. _________ (Campo,
Veldt, Savannah, Prairies)
9. Ail CEMAC countries in Central Africa use Francs CFA. Some of these countries
are neighbouring nations to Cameroon.
a) Which of these neighbouring country does not use Francs
CFA?__M______________________
(Gabon, Central Africa, Nigeria, Chad, Equatorial Guinea)
b) Write the currency used by the country you identified in 9(a) above. (Cedis,
Francs CFA,Euros, Naira)
10- On a globe, lines run from North to South and some from east to the West.
Water bodies arc seen in blue and deserts in yellowish-brown.
a) The line which divides the earth intotwo equal parts on a globe is ____________
(Equator, Tropic of Cancer, GMT, International Date Line)
b) The desert in South Africa is called________ (Sahara desert, Namib desert,
Atacama desert,Arabian desert)
SECTION C— C1TIZENSHIP (Civics, human Rights, Moral Education,

Peace and Security) - 20 marks
I-Civics (05 marks)
Read the following statements carefully and write down the correct answers in
1. A ceremony was organized to decorate town cleaners by the head of the Yaounde
City Council. At the cerernony, the patriotic song of Cameroon was sung.
a) Who is the head of a city council?
_______________________________________
b) Which song was sung at the
ceremony?___________________________________
2. On the 31st of December, the head of State addressed the Nation. Write any two
communication media Cameroonians used to got the President’s message.
i)_______________________________ii). ___________________________
3. Sarah Maloke was crowned the best pupil in FST.C examination. Write in full;
FSLC: ________________________________________________________
4) Adamou Ibrahim has four herds of cattle. He rears them and pays taxes to the
state.
a) identify tire type of tar ho pays 10 tire state. ______________________ __
b) State one way the state spends this money for the benefits of the citizens. ___
5. Administer was accused of bribery and corruption by his boss who is tire head of
government in Cameroon. After investigations, tire mater was sent to lb highest
court in Cameroon.
a) Who is tire Head of Government in Cameroon? ____________________
b) Which is tire highest court in Cameroon? ______________________
II/ HUMAN RIGHTS (05 marks)

Read the statement below and provide suitable answers to the questions that follow:
1. A teacher was teaching sets in class and at the end, Ngwa raised his hand but the
teacher bullied at him and did not attend b him. Which right of Ngwa was violated?
___________________________ ___________________
2. Mary attends church service on Sundays with her friends. Which right does she
enjoy.______________________________________________________
3. Tire police surprised Mrs. Shella one morning and wanted 10 search her house.
What should the police do first before searching her
house?______________________ ___________________________________
4. Ekoto works very hard, respects his parents and as a result, Ire enjoys alibis rights.
Write two rights of a child at home.
i)______________________________ii)_____________________________
III/ MORAL EDUCATION (05 marks)

Read the statement below carefully, then answer the questions by providing
suitable answers.
1. One day, Esther got up; prayed, brushed her teeth ate and wore her Christmas
dress b school. At school, the head teacher sent her back home.
a) What was she supposed to do to her parents before going to brush her teeth?
b) Why did the head teacher send her back home?
_______________________________________________
2. Ndi was appointed class prefect. When he writes names of noise makers, his
friends give him bread and he wipes their names off Mary saw it and reported. Ndi
fought her.
a) What crime did Ndi commit? ___________ ________
_________________________________
b) What .should ho done to Ndi? __________________
______________________________
3. Tom was paying tennis and accidentally shot his friend’s head with the bail and
his friend grabbed his shirt. What should Tom do 10 make peaces?
_______________ ____________ _____________________________
IV/PEACE AND SECURITY (05 marks)
Part 1: Complete the following with suitable answers. (3 marks)
1. There are many causes of violence and ways of setting violence in school
a) Identify two causes of violence in school.
i)___________________________ii) ______________________________
b) State two ways by which you can solve problems with others in school.
i)___________________________ii)_______________________________
2. The people who help to maintain peace and security in a country are.
_________________________________
Part 2: Write True or False. (2 marks)
3. Peace is when people show love, caring, honesty, sharing and working
together.________________________
4. There is no benefit of teaching peace in school. _____ ________
5. In a peaceful school, there is no fighting, stealing, no misbehaviour, no abusive
language. ________________
6. Peace Education beaches us how b show bad behaviour_________

Time allowed : 90 minutes
GENERAL PAPER I ( 50 marks)

ECONOMICSANDMUSIC)
INSTRUCTION: Candidates are required to answer all the questions in all the
sections.
SECTION A: HEALTH EDUCATION (15 MARKS)

Part 1: Complete the following questions with suitable answers. (1 mark each)
1) You are the health Minister in your school pupils’ government. The school wants
to adopt new health habits. Explain two health habits that you will promote in the
school.
i)__________________________ii)_________________ ______________
2. Personal hygiene is the act of keeping our bodies clean. State two things you will
do to keep your body clean.
i)________ ____________________________________________________
ii)_________________ _______________________________
2. Your school is planning to carry out a cholera campaign. Write a cholera slogan
that can be used during the
campaign_________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
4. it is often adviced to use the toilet responsibly. Explain one way of using the toilet
correctly?
5. A diet is the types of food that people cal b remain healthy. Identify and name
two types of diet.
i)._______________________________ii) ___________________________
Part 2: Complete the following tables
6. Diseases can be transmitted in different ways. Give the names transmitted in ecah
case below (3marks)
Insect borne diseases Water borne diseases air borne diseases
i) i) i)
ii) ii) ii)
7. The nose, skin, heart, kidney, lungs, vein are some of the body organs. Classify
them under the system they belong in the table below. (3 marks)
Circulatory system Excretory system Respiratory system
i) i) i)
ii) ii) ii)
Part 3: Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given and mark an X to
the letter corresponding to the right answer. (4 marks)
8. Vaccines arc administered in order to prevent some diseases. Which vaccine is
given to new born babies?
A) Quinine B) paracetamol C) BCG D)Amoxicilline A B C
D
9. The human skeleton is made up of a hard bony part on which the flesh is attached.
One of the function of the skeleton is.
A) support the body B) fight against other people ABC
D.
C) Makes one beautiful or handsome D) makes one tau or short.
10. Self medication is the act of taking drugs without the help of medical personel.
What advise can you give 10 stop self medication when someone is sick?
A) Buy drugs by the roadside. B) Consult a Doctor. A B C D.
C) Take the same medicine that was given to your sister. D) Make your own drug.
11. First Aid is an immediate treatment given to a sick or injured person before
going 10 the hospital. What First Aid treatment could be administered 10 a person
with a sprain?
A) Apply Vaseline B) Apply honey C) Apply cold or ice water D) Apply Betadine
SECTION B ENVIRONMENTALE EDUCATION (15 Marks)

Part 1: Complete the following questions with suitable answers. 1 mark each
1. Pollution is any danger caused by harmful substances to the environment. State
one form of
pollution.______________________________________________________
2. Termites arc social insects. Identify any other social insect.
______________________________________________________________
3. Water takes different forms in certain conditions. What form does water take
when it is
heated?____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
4. The forest is a vegetative cover of grass and trees. Give one importance of the
forest.______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
5. Erosion is the washing away of top soil by wind and water. State one way of
preventing
erosion._________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
____
6.There arc many ways of enriching the soil Identify one natural way of enriching
the soil.__________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
2
7. A village has many community places that offer different services. Identify two
of such places.
i)_________________________________ii) ____ ________________
8. Some electrical devices include electric heater, kettles, irons, cell phones and
fans. Write down one safety Measure when using any of these devices.
___________________ ___________________________________
9. Mrs. Akono wants to build a house. Name two carpentry tools she will use to
construct the house.
i)_______________________________ii)________________________
10. Air is compose of Nitrogen. Oxygen and other gases in the atmosphere. What is
the percentage of:
a)Nitogen.________________________b) Oxygen.
___________________________
11). Good drinking water bas no colour, smell and taste. Name:
i)One source of good water
supply.__________________________________________
ii) One source of had water
supply._________________________________________
12. All living things have characteristics. Name one characteristic of living
thing.__________________________________
Part 2: Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given and mark an X to
the letter corresponding to the right answer. ½ mark each.
13. The process by which excess water leaves the plant is called
A) Respiration. B) transpiration C) Expiration D) Breathing ABCD
14. Poultry farming produces organic waste. One method of managing this waste is
by
A) Dumping on the stream, B) eating them
C) Using them like manure D) littering them on the street A B C D.
15). Sumo animals live in water while others live on land. What is the name given
to animals that live both on land and in water?
A)Aquatic animals, B)terrestrial animals C)amphibians D) Carnivores A B C
D.
16. Both plants and animals need food to carry out their life processes. The process
by which plants manufacture their food is called
A) Chlorophyll. B) respiration, C) inspiration. D) Photosynthesis A B C D.
17. The source of solar energy is the sun. What name is given b the source of energy
gotten from water? A)nuclear Energy, B)hydro energy C) wind power energy
D)biogas energy A B CD.
18. Fishes can be reared al home in an aquarium. Which other means can ho used
10 practise fish farming at home? A) bag B) lake C) sea D) pond A B C D.
SECTION C HOME ECONOMICS (10 MARKS)
This subject is divided into five sections. Answer all the questions in each of the
sections in the spaces provided. Each section carries 2 marks.
1. Food and Nutrition. (2 marks,)
1) A formal table setting includes many pieces. Identify two pieces or il.ems used
in laying a table.
i)_________________________________ii) ________________________
2. Fruits and vegetables arc two important components of a balance diet. Explain
two ways of preserving fruits and vegetables.
i) __________________________________________________
ii)___________________________________________________ ____________
II. Laundry. (2 marks)
Laundry is one of the home’s most important chores. State two reasons why we
should regularity wash our clothes and beddings.
i)____________________________________________________________
ii)____________________________________________________________
III. House Craft. (2 marks)
A house is made up of different sections. Identify 4 sections of a house and describe
how to keep them clean and orderly.
I)____________________________________________________________
ii)___________________________________________________________
iii)__________________________________________________________
iv)____________________________________________________________
IV. Mother Craft. (2 marks)
1) A pregnant woman prepares for the birth of her child by buying some items.
Name two items she will buy for the baby.
i)______________________________ii)_____________________________
2. The following arc food items for new born babies: Cerealac, Custard. Ovaltine,
Breast milk, NAN. Which is the best food suitable for the new horn baby?
____________________________
V Needle Work. (2 marks)
Needle work has different types of equipment. Below are pictures of four tools used
in a sewing workshop. Identify and write their names in the spaces provided.

1. We sing when we are either happy or sad. What name is given to the song sung
in make the baby sleep?
______________________________________________________________ (1
mark)
2. Songs are usually sung on different occasions. State four of such occasions. (2
marks)
i)______________________________ii)_____________________________
iii)___________________________iv)______________________________
3. An artist has to perform in your locality. List two instruments the artist can use b
satisfy a large crowd.
______________________________ and ____________________________
(2marks)
4. Musical instruments arc classified under traditional and modem instruments.
Draw any traditional instrument of your choice on the space provided below. (5
marks)

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FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION 2003 SESSION

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER I

I - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER ONE: HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY AND CIVICS

SECTION A: HISTORY (20 marks)

1. The founder of Mali Empire A. Industrial

II - Fill in the correct answers in the spaces provided (5 marks)

SECTION C: CIVICS (10 marks)

FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION 2004

Section A: History, Geography and Civics (Completely)

i) He began the reformation in Germany

a) Punic wars, b) Hejira e) Holy wars d) Obstruction ABCD

ii The inventors of the first calendar Youth day

iii The organization founded after World War II Americans

iv The Plebiscite Day is celebrated in Cameroon as the Ethiopia

v The first people to land on the moon Egyptians

vi The founder of Islam Alfred Saker

viii An early system of trade Geneva

Ix The Berlin conference in l884 Cameroon

x The founder of Victoria Mohammed

ANSWER LIST: labour Day, Nile, Dr. Zintgraff Wllhiam

2) Complete the following sentences

REPUBLIC 0F SOUTH AFRICA

5) Digestion starts in the __________________________________________________

j) a) Planting b) harvesting c) shopping d) ridging

5. MOTHER CRAFT OR CHILDCARE

F1RSTSCHOOL LEA 14N6 CERTIFICA TE EXAMINA TION 2005 SESSION

11 - -He explored the grassiand areas of Bamenda Pyramids

1 2- He was the first President of Cameroon Zintgraff

15-The early system of trade Mohammed

1 6-The founder of Christianity Agriculture

26.A common means of transport in the desert is 26. a. Crude oil

III— CVICS(15 marks)

e) Youth Day in Cameroon is celebrated every year on the _____________________

2) Write true or false after each statement.

3) Choose the correct answer from the list

3,) a,) Write out the parts of aleaf as indicated (4 marks)

a) State two uses of leaf to a plant (2 marks)_________________________________

II. NEEDLE WORK (5 marks)

III. HOUSECRAFT (5 marks)

IV. CHILD CARE OR MOTHERCRAFT (5 marks)

FIRST SCHOOL LEAVINGE CERTIFICAT EXAMINATION 2006 SESSION

Name: John Guttenberg, Americo Vispucie, Galega, Dr. Nachtigal,

A. Fill in the correct answers in the spaces provided (10 marks)

II. GEOGRAPHY (30 marks)

II. Answer the following questions (10 marks)

III CIVICS (15 marks)

Match list B correctly with list A (I mark each)

SECTION C: HOME ECONOMICS (25 MARKS)

NEEDLE WORK (5 marks)

FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION 2007 SESSION

HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, CITIZENSHIP, (Civics, Human Rights, Moral

SECTIONB: GEOGRAPHY (15 MARKS)

SECTION C: CITIZENSHIP - CIVICS

I) Name one official language in Cameroon ____________________________

II) Provide suitable answers to the following questions.

SECTION B: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

II) Write TRUE or FALSE against these statements

List A LISTB Answer column

b) It is cash crop grown in the forest region Planting of trees b

c)Method of checking soil erosion Stone c

d) Place where animals and plants are found Matter d

e) Example of a non living thing Cocoa e