PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES,

MID TERM ONE – MARCH-2024

CIVICS FORM ONE

TIME 2HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS.  

1. This paper consists of section A, B and C with the total of ten (10) questions.  
2. Answer all questions in each section.  
3. Section A carries 15 marks, section B  70marks and section C carries 15marks
4. All writing must be in blue or black ink.  
5. All answer must be written in the space provided to you.  
6. All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized materials are NOT allowed in the examination room.  
7. Write your examination number on every page of your answer sheet(s) 

SECTION A- 30MAKS

Answer all questions

1.         For each of the following items (i-x).Choose the correct answer from given alternatives given and write beside its item number.

1.     Which of the following is the definition of the term nation?

1. A group of Tanzanians who speak Swahili
2. People who speak English and Swahili
3. A community of people who live together
4. A group of people who share the same government culture, economy and History

2.  Which of the following are not national festivals

1. Christmas, Nyerere’s Memorial day and NaneNane day
2. Eid-el-Fitri, Independence day and Eid- el- Hajj
3. Uhuru torch, the National Parks and National Anthem
4. Eid-el-Hajj, Karume Memorial Day and Maulid Day

3.            National Symbols in Tanzania include:

1. The Girraffe, the National Anthem, the National Flag
2. The National Anthem, the National Park, Mt. Kilimanjaro
3. The coat of arms, the National Parks, Mt . Kilimanjaro
4. The constitution, the Uhuru torch and National History

4.             Mr Mwaliko was advising his students how to develop an ability to appreciate themselves. What do you think Mr Mwaliko was referring to

1. Empathy
2. Self control
3. Self –esteem
4. Assertiveness

5.   The freedom where a country has to govern itself both internally and against external order is called

1. Nationalism
2. Liberty
3. Freedom
4. International sovereignty

6.             Obedience of law of country for everyone to live in peace and security is called

1. Personal responsibility
2. An economic responsibility
3. Civic responsibility
4. Political responsibility

7.          The organ of government that maintain, preserve and enact laws so as to keep peace and security is referred to an

1. Police
2. Army
3. Policy
4. Court

8.        Among the factors that contribute to strong National integrity in Tanzania are

1. Religion and language
2. Kiswahili language and monopartism
3. Social interaction and multipartism
4. National language and union

9.             Which of the following are City Council of Tanzania?

1. Dar-es-Saalam, Mwanza and Dodoma
2. Dodoma, Morogoro. Kinondoni, Arusha, Tanga
3. Shinyanga, Dar-es-Salaam, Dodoma, Tanga and Kilimanjaro
4. Mayor and deputy mayor

10.   Which national symbol refer to legal used money in a country to pay for good services

1. Currency
2. A national currency
3. Money
4. Bomic notes and coin

2.         Match item in list A with the corresponding item in list B and write the letter of correct response in space provided

SECTION B 

70 MARKS

Answer all questions

3.         In five points, convince your friend to understand the significance of celebrating National Political festival s.
4.         Outline five steps on can use to solve problems immediately they occur.
5.         The national anthem of Tanzania has two stanza’s and sung by citizen to inculcate sense of patriotism. As citizen of Tanzania briefly explain five special occasions when the song is sung.
6.         Marry thinks that studying Civics is a waste of precious time. Educate Marry on significance of studying civics.
7.         Enumerate five components of a nation
8.         With example from Tanzania, explain the significance of National symbols
9.         (a)Define the term Civics

(b) Mention four Job opportunities that require the use of knowledge and skills obtained from studying Civics.

SECTION C 

15MARKS

Answer question 10

10.    The constitution is a system of laws and basic principle that a country or on Organization is governed. All laws of a country must conform to constitution. Referring to a country like Tanzania, give (8) importance of constitution and seven ways to protect it.

PRESIDENT OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES 

COMPETENCE BASED ASSESSMENT

011 CIVICS FORM ONE 

ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS NOV – 2023 

Time: 2:30 Hours

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions
2. Answer all questions.
3. Section A and Carry fifteen (15) marks each and section B carries seventy (70)marks
4. All answers must be in blue or black ink
5. All writings must be in blue or black ink.
6. All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the assessment room.
7. For each of items (i) – (x) Choose the correct answer from given alternatives and write its letter in box provided.

1. The members of family are insisted that they should not fight or insult one another or show scorn. We can say these member live in

1. Love
2. Respect
3. Peace
4. Cooperation

ii. Obedience of laws of the country for everyone to live in peace and harmony is referred to as

1. Personal responsibility
2. An economic responsibility
3. Civil responsibility
4. Political responsibility

iii. An organ of state which is used to maintain preserve, enact laws so as to keep peace and order is referred to as

1. Police
2. Army
3. Policy
4. Court

iv. Juma failed his exam but used his cognitive ability to select a course of action from his several possible alternatives to solve problem he had through that action he succeed. Which type of skill was this?

1. Decision making
2. Negotiation
3. Life skills
4. Assertiveness

v. As head of Ujamaa secondary school, where there is increased rate of misbehaviors, What would be the suggestion to combat such behavior?

1. Give priority to boys in education rather than girth
2. Punish student severely using corporal punishment
3. Encourage student to engage in bad peer groups
4. Encourage students to adhere to religious teachings

vi. ________ is the organ within the village which comprises of not less than 15 and not more than 25 members

1. Village Assembly
2. Village meeting
3. Village ground
4. Village council

vii. Ability to appreciate oneself is termed as

1. Empathy
2. Self-control
3. Self-esteem
4. Assertiveness

viii. Jackline was born in Rwanda; one of his parents is a citizen of Tanzania. What kind of citizenship would best fit Jackline If she intents to claim Tanzania citizenship?

1. Citizenship by birth
2. Citizenship by descent
3. Citizenship by Naturalization
4. Dual citizenship

ix. The freedom where the country has to govern itself both internally and against external Order is called.

1. Nationalism
2. Union
3. Freedom
4. International Sovereignty

x. Your friend Anne has started wearing lo-cut shorts or Mini-skirts to school, which is country to school rules and regulation. He or she advises you to do the same. This is an example of

1. Health relationship
2. Peer pressure
3. Good friendship
4. Cooperation

2. Match explanation in LIST A with Corresponding answer in LIST B to make sentences complete

SECTION B (70 Marks)

3. Suppose you are a marital counselor, state five things you would advice people living in marital life to adhere to

4. Mary thinks celebrating National political festivals is a Waste of time. Convince her on importance of National festivals

5. Briefly explain how road users can promote road safety

6. Outline the steps to follow when solving problems

7. Briefly explain problems associated with earlier marriage in children

8. Constitution is an important document in any country. Justify this statement

9. How do parents abuse the right of their children?

SECTION C (15 Marks)

10. You are a traffic police officer based in Mwanza. A Miembeni Primary School has invited you to give a talk on importance of obeying road signs. Use six points to enlighten the students.

PRESIDENT OFFICE REGIONAL  ADMINISTRATION

AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES 

COMPETENCE BASED  ASSESSMENT

CIVICS FORM ONE 

MID TERM EXAMS AUG – 2023 

011

Time: 2:30 Hours

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions
2. Answer all questions.
3. Section A and Carry fifteen (15) marks each and section B carries seventy (70)marks
4. All answers must be in blue or black ink
5. All writings must be in blue or black ink.
6. All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the assessment room.

SECTION A

1. Chose the most correct answer and write its letter in the box provided below

i) The following is the component of the nation except

1. People
2. International recognition
3. Government
4. Territory

ii) Before marriage men and women develop friendships, this period of friendships is called

1. Kitchen party
2. Infidelity
3. Early marriage
4. Courtship

iii) The first permanent constitution in Tanzania was enacted in

1. 1967
2. 1990
3. 1977
4. 1961

iv)  The ability of the person to feel and to share another person’s emotion is known as

1. Self-esteem
2. Self -worth
3. Self-assertive
4. Empathy

v) The elephant tusk on the coat of arm represents

1. National prestige
2. National resources
3. National freedom
4. State power

vi) The union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar was influenced by

1. Zanzibar revolution
2. Natural wealth of Zanzibar
3. Desire for security for both Tanganyika and Zanzibar
4. Fear of Karume to be over thrown from the power

vii) People who run away from their home country for fear of political, racial, religious or ethnic Persecution are called

1. Orphans
2. Refugee
3. Migrants
4. Dual citizens

viii) Which of the following conditions are better for stable marriage

1. Love, argument and wealth
2. Transparency, hate and trust
3. Tolerance, love and openness
4. Good behavior, love and respect.

ix) The importance of traffic lights is to

1. Simplify the work of the Traffic Police
2. Facilitate smooth movement of road users
3. Facilitate transportation of bulky goods
4. Ensure safety of pedestrians

x) Tanzania has included the life skills education in its curriculum because

1. Increase productivity and comfortability
2. Helps people to cope with urban life easily
3. Reduces the sense of personal esteem
4. Helps to obey their cultural values

2. Match the items in List A with the correct responses in List B by writing the letter of the Corresponding response beside the item number in the answer sheet provided.

SECTION B (70 MARKS)

Answer all question in this section

3. Tanzania is signatory of the 1948 United Nations declaration of the human rights. To what extend is human right is protected in Tanzania. Give five points.

4. Most member in your community are not aware on the causes of high incidences of road accidents. As a knowledgeable community member show how accidents occur in Tanzania

5. Jolyin is against Mwajuma who argue that celebration of national festivals is wastage of time. Provide five points to support Mwajuma

6. You as a student at a certain secondary school. Identify five challenges that you faced during studies.

7. Each family member has his or her own duties for the benefit of the family and community at large. Provide five responsibilities of family members.

8. Importance of work is directed to an individual when involving oneself at work for own benefit. How work bring self-development.

9. The Tanzania national anthem is sung during important national event. Provide five event you know.

SECTION C (15 MARKS)

Attempt question number 10

10. Park Gi Son he is South Korean citizen but he wanted to be Tanzania citizen, there are condition that should follow before to be Tanzania citizen. As a form one student assists Park Gi Son to follow those conditions.

PRESIDENT OFFICE REGIONAL ADMNISTRATION

AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES 

COMPETENCE BASED ASSEMENT

CIVICS FORM ONE 

TERMINAL EXAMS-MAY – 2023 

011

Time: 2:30 Hours

Instructions

1.                This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions
2.                Answer all questions.
3.                Section A and Carry fifteen (15) marks each and section B carries seventy (70)marks
4.                All answers must be in blue or black ink
5.                All writings must be in blue or black ink.
6.                All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the assessment room.

SECTION A

1.                For each of the items (i) – (x) Choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write the letter in table below

1. Which is not a component of a Nation?

1.               Country
2.                People
3.                State
4.               Language.

2. Freedom of a country to govern itself is called?

1.               Independence
2.                Freedom
3.                Sovereignty
4.               Governance

3. One significance of constitution is that:

1.               Symbolize authority of president
2.                Show the unit of our people
3.                Gives people freedom to enjoy their rights
4.               It is a subsidiary law.

4. Which is not a life skill?

1.               Solving problem
2.                Building some relationship
3.                Being responsible
4.               Passing examination

5. Ability to express ones opinions, desires, strongly with confidence is?

1.               Self – awareness
2.                Social skill
3.                Assertiveness
4.               Copies with emotion.

6. Ability of a person to develop new thing is termed as

1.               Decision making
2.                Innovation
3.                Creating
4.               Critical thinking

7. Basic things that all beings are entitled to and to which nobody should interfere with are called?

1.               Civil rights
2.                Political rights
3.                Human rights
4.               Bill of rights.

8. Which of the following is not a civil and political right?

1.               Right to life
2.                Equality before the law
3.                Freedom of assembly
4.               Freedom of expression.

9. Which of those is not a way government abuse human right?

1.               Passing oppressive laws
2.                Discriminating people on basis of religion or ethnic group.
3.                Inducing bill of right in constitution
4.               Not maintaining rule of law.

10. A group of people related to one another by blood, marriage or adoption is

1.               Family
2.                Relatives
3.                Mom and dad
4.               Siblings and parents

2.                Match the following items:

SECTION B

Answer all questions from this section

3.                What would be your opinion on the consequences of family members failure to fulfil their responsibilities. Give five opinions what will happen.
4.                With examples, assess how the government of Tanzania promote and protect human rights. 
5.                Kobelo cannot speak in front of the class, every time he attempt to speak, he trembles with fears and shyness.

1.                 Is Kobelo’s self esteem high or low? (Give one reason)
2.                how can Kobelo improve his ability to speak in front of others?

6.                Tanzania being our nation is represented by various useful symbols. Choose only five symbols which represent our nation and explain them.
7.                 (a) Pressure group is a group of people that is actively tries to influence public opinion and government actions. Pressure group can be local, national or international. Give four pressure groups that are found in Tanzania.

(b) Give four (04) roles of pressure groups.

(c) Give four (04) signs that prove that Tanzania is sovereign.

8. Solving problems is usually done in stages, one step at a time. These steps make up the problem solving process. One of the steps is gathering information which is done through different tools or instruments. What are these tools? Use five points

9. Explain six (06) ways in which HIV/AIDS can be prevented in our society

SECTION C (15 Marks)

Answer question ten (10)

10. Constitution is the system of laws and basic principles that a country or an organization is governed by. All laws of the country must conform to constitution. Referring the country like Tanzania, give eight (08) importance of constitution and seven (07) ways of protecting constitution.

PRESIDENT OFFICE REGIONAL ADMNISTRATION

AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES 

COMPETENCE BASED ASSEMENT

CIVICS FORM TWO 

MID-TERM EXAMS MARCH – 2023 

011

Time: 2:30 Hours

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions
2. Answer all questions.
3. Section A and Carry fifteen (15) marks each and section B carries seventy (70)marks
4. All answers must be in blue or black ink
5. All writings must be in blue or black ink.
6. All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the assessment room.

SECTION A

1. For each of the items (i) – (x) choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write the letter in Table below.

1. An organ of the state which is used to maintain, preserve and enact laws so as to keep peace, Order and security is referred to are

1. Police
2. Army
3. Policy
4. Conot

2. The national recognition is very important to be observed in any nation. To be recognized it need to have national integrity which is also known as National

1. Unity
2. Respect
3. Peace
4. Security

3. The ability of an individual to express his/her opinion before the public without fear is called

1. Assertiveness
2. Problem solving
3. Self – confidence
4. Self – skills

4. A type of marriage where by a couple become a husband and wife before the district commissioner is called

1. District marriage
2. Early marriage
3. Marriage
4. Traditional marriage

5. The ability of an individual to express his/her opinion before the public without fear is called

1. Assertiveness
2. Problem solving
3. Self confidence
4. Self-skills

6. The legal status of being a citizen not only legal situation of rights and responsibilities, but also relates to the behavior of the person who is a citizen, the qualities they show and action they took  is

1. Naturalization
2. Patriotism
3. Citizen
4. Citizenship

7. The local government enact laws in their areas of authority, the laws are called

1. Local government order
2. Bulls
3. Manifesto
4. By-laws

8. Among the factor which have contributed to strong National integrity in Tanzania are

1. Religion and language
2. Kiswahili language and monopartism
3. Social interaction and multipartism
4. National language and union

9. Traffic sign indicating NO ENTRY is an example of

1. Mandatory
2. Dangerous signs
3. Information signs
4. Prohibitory signs

10. The process of coming up with a new solution toward a problem in a society is called

1. Defining problem
2. Gathering information
3. Initiation mediation
4. Generating the alternative

2. Match the explanation in LIST A with their corresponding LIST B by writing the letter of the correct response below the corresponding item number in the table provided.

SECTION B (70 Marks)

Answer all questions from this section

3. (a)Define citizenship by Naturalization

(b)Give five qualifications for a person to be a citizen by naturalization

(c)How can one loose his/her citizen 

4. Define the following terms as used in civics

1. Nation
2. Corruption
3. Nuclear family
4. Human rights
5. Road accidents

5. Write five functions of parliament of Tanzania
6. Working hard increases country production which make economy grow. Give importance of work
7. Explain 6 ways in which HIV/AIDS can be prevented
8. Explain six (6) factors influenced an precipitated the union between Tanganyika.
9. briefly explain in Tabula form difference between local and control government

SECTION C

Answer question 10

10. Describe six ways that can be used to central the abuse of human rights in Tanzania.

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

COMPETENCY BASED SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

CIVICS FORM ONE

TIME 2:30 HoursNov 2022

Instructions

1.This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total often (10)questions.

2.Answerallquestions in sectionA, Bandone (1)question in sectionC.

3.Section A carriesfifteen (15)marks, section B carriesseventy (70)marks and section C carriesfifteen (15)marks.

4.Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials arenotallowed in the examination room.

5.Write yourAssessment Numberon the top right hand side of every page.

SECTIONA: (15 Marks)

Answerallquestions in this section

1.For each of the items(i) - (x),choose the correct answer among the given alternatives and write its letter in the box provided.

(i)Mr. Juma is a worker in a certain private company. His work requires him to apply critical thinking and deep decision making. Which one of the following deviates from Mr. Juma’s work?

A.Car pulling

B.Teaching

C.Architectural designing

D.Treating a patient.

(ii)Which of the following is the official seal or stamp of the government of Tanzania?

A.Coat of armsC. National anthem

B.National identityD. Public holiday

(iii)The bill of rights was included in the constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania so as to:

A.Ensure that the bills of rights are abused by the constitution

B.Ensure that human rights are guaranteed by the constitution

C.Make people violate human rights

D.Make people happy with the constitution

(iv)The ability of an individual to express his/her opinions before the public without fear is called

1. Problem solving
2. Self confidence
3. Self-skills
4. Assertiveness

(v) A type of citizenship acquired when one of the applicant’s parent is a citizen of Tanzania:

A.Citizenship by registration

B.Citizenship by birth

C.Citizenship by inheritance

D.Citizenship by descent

(v)The kind of a family where children quickly learn to earn a living in a society is called:

A.Extended family

B.Nuclear family

C.Couple family

D.Single parent family.

(vi)Magadula is among the youths with dishonesty and arrogance at Kimbunga Secondary school. This disqualifies him to be loved by his teachers. Which of the following does Magadula fit?

A.Absenteeism

B.Proper behavior

C.Improper behavior

D.Humbleness

(vii)The traffic signs which enable pedestrians to move across the road safely are called?

A.Zebra crossing signs

B.Hazard signs

C.Triangle signs

D.Traffic jams signs

(viii)The name of the current Chief Justice of the High Court and the Court of Appeal in Tanzania is called:

A.Prof. Adeladus Kilagi

B.Prof. Joyce Ndalichako

C.Prof. Ibrahim Juma

D.Prof. Rwekaza Mkandala

(ix)Which of the following is a ruling party in Tanzania?

A.CHADEMA

B.ACT -WAZALENDO

C.CHAMA CHA MAPINDUZI

D.NCCR - MAGEUZI

(x) The situation where one sex is treated either better or worse than the other is called:

A.Gender analysisC.Gender discrimination B. Gender equityD. Gender blindness.

2.Match the explanations inLIST Awith their correspondence inLIST Bby writing the letter of the correct response below the corresponding item number in the table provided;

SECTION B: (70 Marks)

Answerallquestions in this section

3.As student of form two class advise your community the importance of studying civics:

4.Working hard increase country productions which make economy grow. In what ways does work contributing on national development? (five points)

5.List down five (5) examples of mental works

6.Mention five (5) constitutions adopted by Tanzania since independence.

7.Outline five (5) measures to correct improper behavior in our society.

8.With five (5) points mention sources of life skills.

9.It is better to solve problems immediately. Give five steps to follow

SECTION C: (15 Marks)

10. Explainsix (6)causes of road accidents in Tanzania

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FORM ONE CIVICS EXAMINATION SEPTEMBER 2022

NEW NECTA EXAM FORMAT

TIME 2:30 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS

•                   This paper consist three sections A,B and C 
•                   Attempt  all questions in A and B  C 
•                   All  answer must be written in space provided
•                   All  communications devices are not allowed

SECTION (A) MULPLE CHOICE ITEMS (15 Marks)

1.               For each of the items i – x choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter in box provided.

1.              Angel married Freddy. After ten years Angel died of Malaria. Then Freddy was forced to Marry Angle's young sister. How will the society label the new Marriage?

1.             Polygamy 
2.             Single sex 
3.             Sororate
4.             Polygynous 
5.              Cohabitation 

2.           Mabaga is a drug user to the extent that he cannot face daily life without drugs. What is the state does Mabaga reached?

1.             Dependence 
2.             Regular use 
3.             Experimental use
4.             Daily pre — occupation
5.              Independence drug user 

3.         The freedom to decide arid execute domestic and foreign policies without interference from other country;

1.             Liberation 
2.             Nationalism 
3.             Sovereignty
4.             Democracy 
5.              Expression 

4.         Asha Rose is the village chairperson wondering on what to do to make proper decision in solving the village problems. After sometime, she saw that the problem still persists. What step did she skip?

1.             Implementing the plan D. Initiating meditation
2.             Selection of the best solution E. Presenting data
3.             generating alternatives

5.            Tanga police officer was providing a certain education to the people after the continuous occurrence of unexpected accident at Sabasaba round about. If you are that officer, at what time will you tell the students to cross the road?

1.             When traffic torch is red 
2.             When the traffic torch turns yellow
3.             When no any car passing
4.             When there is a crowd of passengers 
5.               When traffic officer is around. 

6.         A situation whereby human rights are restricted for the benefits of others is referred to as …….

1.             Human rights abuse 
2.             Human rights limitation
3.             Human rights promotion 
4.             Human rights protection

7.       Road accidents are caused by both internal and external causes. Which of the following is the external cause of road accidents in Tanzania?

1.             Reckless driving 
2.             Parking errors
3.             Over speed of some drivers 
4.             Poor road condition

8.    The elephant tusks on the coat of arm represents,

1.             National prestige
2.             Natural resources
3.             National freedom
4.             State power

9.         The following are components of the Nation except,

1.             People 
2.             International recognition 
3.             Government 
4.             Territory

10.            In life skills it is said a person must appreciate herself/himself if you are to be successfully. What can we call such a stage?

1.             Self-esteem
2.             Self-services
3.             Self-awareness
4.             Assertiveness
5.              Self-expression

2. Match items in LIST A with corresponding items in LIST B by writing the letter of the corresponding response besides the item number in the answer booklet provided. (5 marks)

SECTION B (70 MARKS)

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

3. Write short notes on:

a)      Critical thinking

b)     Creativity

c)      Problem solving

d)     Personal life skills

e)      Social skills.

4. (a) Define the following terms

1.                      Human right
2.                      Bill of right
3.                      Freedom.

   (b) Mention five examples of civil and political rights.

5. (a) Describe ways in which human right can be promoted?

    (b) Mention ways of protecting human rights

   (c). How are human right abused by?

i)      Parents

ii)     Society

iii)      Government

6. a) Which are the three common types of families?

b) Explain the importance of a family.

    c)List down there factors that are necessary for family stability.

7. Define the following terms;

i)     Improper behaviors.

ii)     Proper decision making.

ii)      Sexually transmitted diseases.

(b) Mention the indicators of proper behavior.

(c) Write down the way to control improper behavior.

8. (a) What are priority signs? Mention examples.

    (b) Give the importance of road traffic signs

    (c) Describe the main categories of roads.

9. Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

Citizenship goes with rights and duties. A citizen who knows well his/her rights and duties is a responsible citizen. The main duties of a citizen are loyalty to the country, obedience to laws, paying taxes and defend his/her country.

As for loyalty, every citizen should be loyal and should not do anything that may disgrace his/her country. In addition one should always think and work for the interests of the country.
Responsible citizen should obey the laws of the country which are passed by the institutions of the country from time to time. Laws are necessary for the welfare of all. Obedience of the laws will ensure that there is peace and order. Every citizen should pay local and central government taxes honestly. Without money from its people the government cannot run well its programmers.

QUESTIONS

(a) Suggest a suitable title for this passage

(b) Who is a responsible citizen?

(c) Mention three duties of a responsible citizen

(d) Why should all citizens obey the laws of the country?

(e) Explain briefly, why it is necessary to pay taxes honestly.

SECTION C (15 MARKS)

10. Mary has been a good responsible girl. However, since she finished school, she has been involving herself in dangerous behaviours like drug use and having many sexual partners. Advice her on the dangers of such behaviour.

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY SCHOOL COMPETENCY BASED ASSESSMENT

HISTORY FORM ONE

MID TERM 1- MARCH-2022

TIME: 2:30HRS

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of two sections A, B
2. Answer all questions
3. Clear work will be rewarded

SECTION A

1.Read each of the following statements carefully and write the letter of the correct answer in the box provided.

(i)A nuclear family comprises

1. Children, mother and uncle
2. Father, grandfather and children
3. Mother, father and grandmother
4. Only father

(ii)The traffic signs are useful because they help to 

1. Prevent loss of lives and property
2. Prevent road accidents
3. Reduce traffic jam
4. None of the above

(iii)Human being works hard in order to 

1. Be respected
2. Get basic necessities
3. Get clothes water
4. Impress others

(iv)A person who applies for Tanzania citizen must 

1. Be a citizen of Tanzania
2. Have Tanzania parents
3. Renounce former citizenship
4. Marry a foreigner

(v)A person who is born in Tanzania by parents who are Tanzania is the citizen by 

1. Birth
2. Naturalization
3. Descent
4. Marriage

(vi)A relationship between two partners prior marriage is called 

1. Friendship
2. Partnership
3. Courtship
4. Member ship

(vii)The following are elements of improper behavior except 

1. Truancy
2. Stealing
3. Lying
4. Confidence

(viii)Tanzania uses a system of laws and basic principles called 

1. Constitution
2. Government
3. Currency
4. Court of arm

(ix)A single parent family occurs due to the following reasons excepts 

1. Divorce
2. Death of one parent
3. Getting children when one is not married
4. Two parents live together

(x)The National anthem is sang when 

1. There is wedding
2. Prime ministers is about to address the Nation
3. The Regional commissioner visits schools
4. Presidential is about to inspect a guard of honor

2.Match the items is List A with those is List B writing the letter of the correct response in the table provided.

3.For each of the following statements write TRUE of the statement is correct or FALSE if the statement is not correct

1. It is safer to walk along the right hand side of the road ………………………..
2. HIV/AIDS is cared by antiretroviral (ARVS) drugs ……………………..
3. The union between Tanganyika and Zambia was formed by mwalimu. Nyerere and Karume of Zanzibar ……….
4. Tanzania has an unwritten constitution ………………
5. The current east African community was formed by six independent states ……………
6. Tanzania broadcasting corporation is a public owned media …………….
7. By-laws are made b the parliament of Tanzania ………………..
8. Dr. Jakaya Kikwete is the current president of Zanzibar ………
9. Civics is the study of rights and responsibilities of a citizen …………….
10. Population, territory and government is a characteristics of nation ……………..

SECTION A

4.Define the following terminologies used in civics 

1. Human rights
2. Human right abuse
3. Government
4. Nation
5. Work

5.List down three ways which parents may abuse child right

6.Write down five importance of human rights.

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

CIVICSTERMINAL EXAMINATION

FORM ONE-2021

Time: 2:30Hours

Instructions.

1.            This paper consists of section A, B and C with a total of 7 questions
2.            Answer all questions in section A and B and ONE question from section C.
3.            Section A carries 35 marks, section B 50 marks and section C 15  Marks
4.            All answers should be written in the spaces provided.
5.            All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized material are not allowed in examination room.
6.            Write your number on every page of your answer booklet.

 SECTION A (35 Marks)

 Answer All questions in this section.

1. For each of the items (i)-(x), choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.

(i). During Maulid day, Muslims celebrate;

1. End of fasting
2. Death of prophet Muhamad
3. Birth of Prophet Muhammad
4. End of Pilgrimage to Mecca.

(ii). Sheik Abeid Karume was assassinated on:

1. 14^th October, 1999
2. 26^th April, 1964
3. 7^th April, 1972
4. 12^th January, 1964

(iii). Which is not a component of a Nation?

1. Country
2. People
3. State
4. Language.

(iv) Which of these is not an individual skill?

1. Critical thinking
2. Coping with stress
3. Assertiveness
4. Self awareness.

(v) Ability to express ones opinions, desires, strongly with confidence is?

1. Self – awareness
2. Social skill
3. Assertiveness
4. Copies with emotion.

(vi) Which is not aspect of social skill?

1. Peer resistance
2. Negotiation
3. Self improvement
4. Empathy

(vii) Which of the following is not a basic need?

1. Foods
2. Education
3. Shelter
4. Clothing

(viii) Freedom of expression can be limited when;

1. The person expresses religious views
2. When views are outside parliament
3. If a person uses abusive language
4. If one have bad intentions.

(ix) Parents can abuse children right by/

1. Giving right education
2. Not punishing them
3. Choosing children’s marriage partner
4. Giving severe punishment to children.

(x) Which of those is not a way government abuse human right?

1. Passing oppressive laws
2. Discriminating people on basis of religion or ethnic group.
3. Inducing bill of right in constitution
4. Not maintaining rule of law.

(xi) A person who loves his/her country is said to be

1. Activist
2. Citizens
3. Partisan
4. Patriotic

(xii) A person can become a citizen by the following except

1. Birth
2. Nationalization
3. Naturalization
4. Registration

(xiii) Which is not a requirement to apply for citizenship?

1. Must be a rich person
2. Must live in a country for five years
3. He/she must be 21 year old above
4. Must renounce his/her former citizenship

(xiv) A foreign woman can become a citizen by?

1. Naturalization
2. By marriage
3. By registration
4. By adoption.

(xv) Which is not a responsibility of a citizen?

1. Communal responsibility
2. Economic responsibility
3. Social responsibility
4. Political responsibilities.

(vi) Which is not a feature of a good citizen?

1. Behaves in respectful manner
2. Support family
3. Accept responsibility of his/her actions
4. Depends on others

(vii) Which is not a social responsibility of citizen?

1. Do lawful productive work
2. Protect his/her country
3. Respect laws of right of fellow citizens
4. Promote farness, equality or social justice

(viii). Red band on coat of arms represents

1. Developed country
2. Freedom and enlistment
3. Defense for the country
4. Fertile soil of our country

(xix). Golden yellow colour on National flag represents

1. Vegetation
2. Wealth
3. Colour of people
4. Water bodies.

(xx). One significance of constitution is that:

1. Symbolize authority of president
2. Show the unit of our people
3. Gives people freedom to enjoy their rights
4. It is a subsidiary law.

2. Match the explanation on national holidays in LIST B with their respective dates on LIST A and write correct responses in spaces provided.

3. For each of the following statements, write True if the statement is correct and false is the statement is incorrect.

1. Self awareness is ability of a person to know he or she wants………………………………….
2. While a person is enjoying his or her rights is allowed to interfere the rights of others……
3.                     Lifeskills enables a person to know what he or she should do and what she should not do in a particular situation.
4.                      Roads are hard surfaces build for vehicles to pass.
5. Human rights are the basic things that all human beings are entitled to and which nobody shall interfere with…
6.                      The Zanzibar revolution took place on 12^th january 1963
7.                   The united republic of Tanzania was formed  as the result of union between Tanzania and Pemba
8.                HIV/AIDS is caused by ant-retroviral drugs
9.                      Family religion and society are some of sources of life skills
10. Marriage is a union of a man and woman as husband and wife

SECTION B. (50 MARKS)

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION.

Education is necessary to improve quality of labour force. Through education, knowledge and skills are obtained to enable one produce more and better quality products. In agriculture for example, one can produce more and better crops by using the knowledge and skills obtained in agricultural lessons in schools or colleges. The knowledge and skills include proper use of fertilizers, irrigation methods, pest control and conditions necessary for the growth of crops and weeding.

Education also offers skills related to employment and income opportunities. Technical or vocational training is provided so as to offer such knowledge and skills. People with such knowledge and skills can start their own business and gain income.

1. Suggest a suitable title for this passage......................  
2. Identify knowledge and skills that can enable one to produce more and better crops according to the passage ..................................................................................... 
3. What is the aim of education?  
4. What are the other skills pointed out apart from agricultural skills?
5. What is the aim of vocational training? ......................... 

5. Briefly explain the meaning of the following terms

1. Nation
2. Government
3. National symbols
4. Constitution
5. Presidential standard
6. National festivals
7. Life skills
8. Critical thinking
9. Human rights.

SECTIONC(15Marks)

Answer one (1) question from this section.

6. Explain how the government promotes and protects human rights

7.  Discuss five sources of life skills

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

CIVICS MID TERM EXAMINATION

FORM ONE-2021

Time: 2:30Hours

Instructions.

1.              This paper consists of section A, B and C with a total of 7 questions
2.              Answer all questions in section A and B and ONE question from section C.
3.              Section A carries 35 marks, section B 50 marks and section C 15  Marks
4.              All answers should be written in the spaces provided.
5.              All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized material are not allowed in examination room.
6.              Write your number on every page of your answer booklet.

 SECTION A (35 Marks)

 Answer All questions in this section.

1. For each of the items (i)-(x), choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.

(i). During Maulid day, Muslims celebrate;

1. End of fasting
2. Death of prophet Muhamad
3. Birth of Prophet Muhammad
4. End of Pilgrimage to Mecca.

(ii). Sheik Abeid Karume was assassinated on:

1. 14^th October, 1999
2. 26^th April, 1964
3. 7^th April, 1972
4. 12^th January, 1964

(iii). Which is not a component of a Nation?

1. Country
2. People
3. State
4. Language.

(iv). Which of the following countries do not border Tanzania?

1. South Sudan
2. Democratic Republic of Congo
3. Mozambique
4. Burundi.

(v). Freedom of a country to govern itself is called?

1. Independence
2. Freedom
3. Sovereignty
4. Governance

(vi) Which is not aspect of social skill?

1. Peer resistance
2. Negotiation
3. Self improvement
4. Empathy

(vii) Ability to understand other people’s feelings, and feel concern about their problem is concerns is

1. Sympathy
2. Care
3. Empathy
4. Friendship

(viii) Which is not a component of effective communication?

1. Listening
2. Reading
3. Writing
4. Responding

(ix) Ability of a person to develop new thing is termed as 

1. Decision making
2. Innovation
3. Creating
4. Critical thinking

(x) Which is the main some of life skills

1. Family
2. Neighbors
3. Friends
4. School.

(xi) Ability to do something is

1. Potential
2. Knowledge
3. Skills
4. Capability

(xii) Enables a person to manage his/her life properly

1. Life knowledge
2. Life skill
3. Problem solving
4. Social skill

(xiii) Which is not a life skill?

1. Solving problem
2. Building some relationship
3. Being responsible
4. Passing examination

(xiv) Which of these is not an individual skill?

1. Critical thinking
2. Coping with stress
3. Assertiveness
4. Self awareness.

(xv) Right to live in a clean and free from political life falls under

1. Economic right
2. Environmental right
3. Social right
4. Sanitation right

(xvi) Which is not enshrined in constitution?

1. Freedom of association
2. Freedom of violent demonstration
3. Right of life
4. Freedom of religion.

(xvii) Which of the following is not a basic need?

1. Foods
2. Education
3. Shelter
4. Clothing

(xviii) Freedom of expression can be limited when;

1. The person expresses religious views
2. When views are outside parliament
3. If a person uses abusive language
4. If one have bad intentions.

(xix) Parents can abuse children right by/

1. Giving right education
2. Not punishing them
3. Choosing children’s marriage partner
4. Giving severe punishment to children.

(xx) Which of those is not a way government abuse human right?

1. Passing oppressive laws
2. Discriminating people on basis of religion or ethnic group.
3. Inducing bill of right in constitution
4. Not maintaining rule of law.

2. Match the explanation on national holidays in LIST B with their respective dates on LIST A and write correct responses in spaces provided.

3. For each of the following statements, write True if the statement is correct and false is the statement is incorrect.

1. Life skills are the ways people behave and relate to each other
2. The ability of a  person to resist negatives influence from other is called peer pressure
3. The ability of a  an individual to understand and be concerned about other people’s problems is called emphathy.
4. The ability of a person to communicate with others while considering their mood , age and background is called understanding
5. Integrity is the ability to agree on issues without undermining one’s principles.
6. Peer resistance is the ability of an individual to sympathize with other people problems.
7. Lack of moral values may result to school drop out among youths.
8. An example of economic, social and cultural right is marriage
9. All humans are born free and are equal is a human right under the law
10. Freedom of expression can be withheld if it posses national security threat.

SECTION B. (50 MARKS)

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION.

4. Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow;

A country is an area of land that has boundaries and is under the control of a government.  Our country, the United Republic of Tanzania was formed on 26^th April 1964. On that day, Tanganyika and Zanzibar were unified to from one country. The total area covered by our country is 945,000km².

Tanzania is bounded the following countries;- 

• Kenya and Uganda to the North 
• Zambia , Malawi and Mozambique to the South  
• Rwanda , Burundi and  Democratic R.C. to the West 
• The Indiana Ocean borders Tanzania to the East      

Tanzania is a sovereign country, which mean that, it has  the freedom to govern itself. This means that there is no external power that controls that country. 

(a) What is the title of the passage?

(b) mention two countries that makes united republic of Tanzania

(c) Tanzania is a sovereign country, what do you understand by this statement?

(d) What is total the size of Tanzania in Kilometer Squares?

(e) Name the countries that neighbor Tanzania.

5. Define the following terms and give their importance.

1. Life skills
2. Nation
3. Sovereignty
4. Human rights
5. National symbols
6. Constitution
7. Government
8. Critical thinking
9. Problem solving
10. Bill of rights.

SECTION C (15 Marks)

Answer one question from this section.

6. Describe what the following components of our coast of arms symbolize 

1. Two human figures
2. Shield and spear
3. Crossed axe and hoe
4. Golden band on the upper part of the shield.

7. (a) Describe ways in which human right can be promoted?

    (b) Mention ways of protecting human rights

THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF REGIONAL GOVERNMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

ANNUAL EXAMINATION SERIES

CIVICSFORM-1

2020

Duration: 2:30 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS.

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of seven (7) questions.
2. Answer all questions in section A and B and one (1) question from section C
3. All answers must be written in the spaces provided.
4. All writing must be in blue or black ink.
5. Calculators, cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
6. Write your Examination Number at the top right corner of every page.

SECTION A (20 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

1. For each of the items (i) – (ii), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter in the box provided.

(i) A situation whereby there is equal opportunities to both men and women in different social and economic needs is referred to as

1. Gender identity
2. Gender blind
3. Gender gap
4. Gender balance

(ii) The ability to take and feel the problems of others as your own problems is known as

1. Assertion
2. empathy
3. sympathy
4. awareness

(iii) Which of the following is not among the individual life skill?

1. Assertiveness
2. Self - awareness
3. Negotiation
4. Coping with stress

(iv) Actions or manners that are acceptable to all members of the community are called?

1. Adulthood behaviour
2. Proper behaviour
3. Adolescent behaviour
4. Members behaviour

(v) Why work is important?

1. It sustain life by producing and distributing services.
2. It sustain life by producing and processing goods and services needed.
3. It sustain life by processing services and goods unwanted in the society.
4. It sustain life by producing both goods and food eaten by families.

(vi) The ability of an individual to understand and live in peace and harmony in the society is called.

1. Technical life skills
2. Personal life skills
3. Individual skills
4. Social skills.

(vii) The ability to make the best choice out of many available options is referred to as

1. Problem solving
2. Decision making
3. Critical thinking
4. Proper behaviour

(viii) The process of exercising fairness and justice to both sexes is called

1. Gender discrimination
2. Gender issues
3. Gender equality
4. Gender equity

(ix) A situation where there is a long line of vehicles on a road that cannot move or that can only move very slowly is known as

1. Traffic jam
2. Traffic warden
3. Traffic
4. Traffic queue

(x) Which of the following represent the important conditions for a stable marriage?

1. Openness, tolerance and love
2. Trust, love and arrogance
3. Transparency, trust and wealth
4. Agreement, high education and honest

(xi) A state of being free from danger when using roads is known as

1. Road marks
2. Road accident
3. Road safety
4. Traffic signs

(xii) What does the blue colour in the Tanzania national flag represent?

1. People
2. Mineral deposits
3. National freedom
4. Water bodies

(xiii)Tanzania national currencies include

1. bank notes and foreign currencies
2. foreign currencies and coin
3. coin and bank notes
4. US dollar and pound.

(xiv) Road accidents can be avoided in Tanzania through

1. construction of tarmac roads
2. observing traffic regulations
3. employing well trained traffic police
4. employing more magistrates.

(xv) Which of the following promotes proper behaviour among the youth?

1. Religious teaching
2. The police
3. The judiciary
4. The prisons

(xvi) The ability to think and come-up with new ideas and ways of doing things isreferred as

1. critical thinking
2. creative thinking
3. decision making skills
4. negotiation skills

(xvii) The man and woman in the Coat of arms represent

1.  Family
2.  Human labour
3.  Gender equity
4.  Unity and cooperation

(xviii) The event in which the national flag is hoisted at half-mast is

1. the independence day
2. the national misfortunes
3. the heroes day
4. the religious holidays

(xix) A village government is made up of

1.  adult population and village assembly
2. . village council and the chairman
3. . adult population and the chairman
4.  village assembly and village council

(xx) A feeling of loyalty and love for ones country is called

1.  Self-awareness
2.  Self-esteem
3.  Patriotism
4.  Empathy.

2. Match the items in List A with the correct responses in List B by writing the letter of the correct response below the corresponding item number in the table provided

3. For each of the statement (i) — (x), write Trueif the statement is correct or Falseif thestatement is not correct.

(i)Work promotes selfish attitude..........

(ii) One of the aspects of social skills is peer resistance................... 
(iii),One of the sources of local government revenue is development levy............. 

(iv) Tanzanian money is in the form of notes and pounds

(v) Positive peer pressure can lead to good performance in school 

(vi) Work is any physical activity that a person does to earn a living 

(vii) Female genital mutilation promotes child spacing.......

(viii) A youth who engage in unsafe sex lacks responsible decision making skills 

(ix) Obeying road signs reduces traffic jams on the road...

(x) Corruption is one of the human rights abuses

SECTION B (50 MARKS) 
Answer all questions in this section

4. Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 
Wild life refers to all animals and plants living in their natural environment. Wild life is very important resources to any country as it produces meat which is used by man as food. Other products from animals and plants include wood, far, skins and ornaments just to mention a few. 
The increasing population in Tanzania has also increased the consumption of wildlife products in the country. This has led to the increased destruction of the natural habitat of animals and plants. Therefore, there is a need for intentional measures to conserve it. Such measures are protecting natural vegetation, enforcing law, practicing modern game cropping, avoid poaching, animal control from diseases and enacting by laws of not endangering animals. 
Thus to conserve wild life in our environment it is also important to encourage game cropping in places where game species seem to be populated to reduce overgrazing and soil erosion. 
Questions
a) Suggest a suitable title for this passage 
b) According to the passage mention two effects of increased population in Tanzania to the animals and plants 
c) Outline two importance of wild life to mankind 

d) Suggest two measure to conserve the wild life in Tanzania 

e) State two advantages of game cropping in populated games 

5. Define the following concepts and for each give two points on its importance.

(a) Physical work

Definition………… ………………… ……………

Importance

(i)…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(ii)…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(b) National currency

Definition ………… ………… …………… ……………

Importance

(i)………………… ………………… …………………

(ii)………………… …………………… ………………

(c) National symbols

Definition ……………… ………………………

 Importance

(i)…………………… ……………… …………………

(ii)……………… ………………… …………………………

(d) Traffic signs

 Definition……………… ………………… ………………………

Importance

(i)……………… ……………… ………………

(ii)……………… ………………………………

(e) Problem solving technique

Definition………… ………………………

Importance

(i)………………………… …………………………………

(ii)………………………… …………………………………

(f) Promotion of human rights

Definition…………………… ………………………

Importance

(i)………………… ……………… …………………

(ii)………………… …………………………………

(g) National language

Definition… ………………… ………………………

 Importance

(i)…………………… ………………… ……………………

(ii)…………………… ………………… ………………………

(h) Responsible decision making

Definition ………………………… …………

Importance

(i)……………… ……………………………

(ii)……………… …………………………… 

(i)Responsible decision making

Is the ability to make constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions bases on ethical standards, safety concerns and social norms.

• Importance:

(i)Help one live in peace in the society.

(ii)Help in avoiding conflict of interest.

SECTION C (15 Marks)

Answer one (1) question form this section

6. Explain six problems associated with early marriage in the society.

7. Explain the importance of life skills to young people by giving six points.

THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF REGIONAL GOVERNMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

AUGUST-SEPTEMBER   EXAMINATION SERIES

CIVICS  FORM-1

2020

Duration: 2:30 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS. 

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of seven (7) questions.
2. Answer all questions in section A and B and one (1) question from section C
3. All answers must be written in the spaces provided.
4. All writing must be in blue or black ink.
5. Calculators, cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
6. Write your Examination Number at the top right corner of every page.

SECTION A (20 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

1. For each of the items (i) – (ii), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter in the box provided.

(i) A situation whereby there is equal opportunities to both men and women in different social and economic needs is referred to as

1. Gender identity
2. Gender blind
3. Gender gap
4. Gender balance

(ii) The ability to take and feel the problems of others as your own problems is known as

1. Assertion
2. empathy
3. sympathy
4. awareness

(iii) Which of the following is not among the individual life skill?

1. Assertiveness
2. Self - awareness
3. Negotiation
4. Coping with stress

(iv) Actions or manners that are acceptable to all members of the community are called?

1. Adulthood behaviour
2. Proper behaviour
3. Adolescent behaviour
4. Members behaviour

(v) Why work is important?

1. It sustain life by producing and distributing services.
2. It sustain life by producing and processing goods and services needed.
3. It sustain life by processing services and goods unwanted in the society.
4. It sustain life by producing both goods and food eaten by families.

(vi) The ability of an individual to understand and live in peace and harmony in the society is called.

1. Technical life skills
2. Personal life skills
3. Individual skills
4. Social skills.

(vii) The ability to make the best choice out of many available options is referred to as

1. Problem solving
2. Decision making
3. Critical thinking
4. Proper behaviour

(viii) The process of exercising fairness and justice to both sexes is called

1. Gender discrimination
2. Gender issues
3. Gender equality
4. Gender equity

(ix) A situation where there is a long line of vehicles on a road that cannot move or that can only move very slowly is known as

1. Traffic jam
2. Traffic warden
3. Traffic
4. Traffic queue

(x) Which of the following represent the important conditions for a stable marriage?

1. Openness, tolerance and love
2. Trust, love and arrogance
3. Transparency, trust and wealth
4. Agreement, high education and honest

(xi) A state of being free from danger when using roads is known as

1. Road marks
2. Road accident
3. Road safety
4. Traffic signs

(xii) What does the blue colour in the Tanzania national flag represent?

1. People
2. Mineral deposits
3. National freedom
4. Water bodies

(xiii) Tanzania national currencies include

1. bank notes and foreign currencies
2. foreign currencies and coin
3. coin and bank notes
4. US dollar and pound.

(xiv) Road accidents can be avoided in Tanzania through

1. construction of tarmac roads
2. observing traffic regulations
3. employing well trained traffic police
4. employing more magistrates.

(xv) Which of the following promotes proper behaviour among the youth?

1. Religious teaching
2. The police
3. The judiciary
4. The prisons

(xvi) The ability to think and come-up with new ideas and ways of doing things is referred as

1. critical thinking
2. creative thinking
3. decision making skills
4. negotiation skills

(xvii) The man and woman in the Coat of arms represent

1.  Family
2.  Human labour
3.  Gender equity
4.  Unity and cooperation

(xviii) The event in which the national flag is hoisted at half-mast is

1. the independence day
2. the national misfortunes
3. the heroes day
4. the religious holidays

(xix) A village government is made up of

1.  adult population and village assembly
2. . village council and the chairman
3. . adult population and the chairman
4.  village assembly and village council

(xx) A feeling of loyalty and love for ones country is called

1.  Self-awareness
2.  Self-esteem
3.  Patriotism
4.  Empathy.

2. Match the items in List A with the correct responses in List B by writing the letter of the correct response below the corresponding item number in the table provided

3. For each of the statement (i) — (x), write True if the statement is correct or False if the statement is not correct.

(i)Work promotes selfish attitude..........

(ii) One of the aspects of social skills is peer resistance...................  
 (iii),One of the sources of local government revenue is development levy............. 

(iv) Tanzanian money is in the form of notes and pounds

 (v) Positive peer pressure can lead to good performance in school     

(vi) Work is any physical activity that a person does to earn a living    

(vii) Female genital mutilation promotes child spacing....... 

(viii) A youth who engage in unsafe sex lacks responsible decision making skills 

(ix) Obeying road signs reduces traffic jams on the road... 

(x) Corruption is one of the human rights abuses

SECTION B (50 MARKS) 
Answer all questions in this section   
4. Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
Wild life refers to all animals and plants living in their natural environment. Wild life is very important resources to any country as it produces meat which is used by man as food. Other products from animals and plants include wood, far, skins and ornaments just to mention a few.
The increasing population in Tanzania has also increased the consumption of wildlife products in the country. This has led to the increased destruction of the natural habitat of animals and plants. Therefore, there is a need for intentional measures to conserve it. Such measures are protecting natural vegetation, enforcing law, practicing modern game cropping, avoid poaching, animal control from diseases and enacting by laws of not endangering animals.
Thus to conserve wild life in our environment it is also important to encourage game cropping in places where game species seem to be populated to reduce overgrazing and soil erosion.
Questions
a) Suggest a suitable title for this passage
b) According to the passage mention two effects of increased population in Tanzania to the animals and plants
c) Outline two importance of wild life to mankind

d) Suggest two measure to conserve the wild life in Tanzania

 e) State two advantages of game cropping in populated games 

5. Define the following concepts and for each give two points on its importance.

(a) Physical work      

Definition………… ………………… …………… 

Importance

(i)     …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(ii)  …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(b) National currency

Definition ………… ………… …………… …………… 

     Importance

(i)     ………………… ………………… ………………… 

(ii)  ………………… …………………… ……………… 

(c) National symbols

 Definition ……………… ………………………  

       Importance

(i)     …………………… ……………… ………………… 

(ii)  ……………… ………………… ………………………… 

(d) Traffic signs

      Definition……………… ………………… ……………………… 

     Importance

(i)     ……………… ……………… ……………… 

(ii)  ……………… ……………………………… 

(e) Problem solving technique

Definition………… ……………………… 

     Importance

(i)     ………………………… ………………………………… 

(ii)  ………………………… ………………………………… 

(f) Promotion of human rights

Definition…………………… ……………………… 

     Importance

(i)     ………………… ……………… ………………… 

(ii)  ………………… ………………………………… 

(g) National language

Definition… ………………… ………………………

    Importance

(i)     …………………… ………………… …………………… 

(ii)  …………………… ………………… ……………………… 

(h) Responsible decision making

     Definition ………………………… ………… 

     Importance

(i)     ……………… …………………………… 

(ii)  ……………… …………………………… 

 (i) Responsible decision making 

Is the ability to make constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions bases on ethical standards, safety concerns and social norms.

• Importance:

(i)     Help one live in peace in the society.

(ii)  Help in avoiding conflict of interest.

SECTION C (15 Marks)

Answer one (1) question form this section

6. Explain six problems associated with early marriage in the society.

7. Explain the importance of life skills to young people by giving six points.

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, LOCAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

CIVICS- TERMINAL EXAMINATION-MAY

FORM ONE

TIME: 2HRS                                                                    MAY, 2020

NAME: _______________________________________________                         CLASS: _________

INSTRUCTIONS

• This paper consists of sections A and B
• Answer all the questions in both sections
• Remember to write your name and class on every page of your answer booklet provided.
• All writings must be in blue or black ink
• Neat work will be rewarded

SECTION A

Answer all the questions from this section

1. For each of the items (i) – (x) choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in this paper.

(i) Which of the following is the official seal or stamp of the government of Tanzania?

1. Coat of arm
2. National identity
3. Public holiday
4. National anthem

 (ii) A type of citizenship acquired when one of the applicants parents is a citizen of Tanzania is known as

1. Citizenship by descent
2. Citizenship by registration
3. Citizenship by naturalization
4. Citizenship by birth

 (iii) Equal access to mass media to all competing political parties in election is an important element of:

1. Freedom of association
2. Freedom of worship
3. Free and fair election
4. Direct democracy

 (iv) Which of the following is considered as child right?

1. The right to quality education
2. The right to employment
3. The right to work
4. The right to just pay

 (v)  Mr. Daniel Saguti was born in Tanzania his parents were also born in Tanzania so Mr. Daniel Saguti is a Tanzanian citizen by________

1. Registration
2. Descent
3. Birth
4. Naturalization 

 (vi)  Which of the following represents mental activities?

1. Digging holes
2. Designing houses
3. Carrying luggage’s
4. Quarrying stones  

 (vii) Mental ability which enables a person to manage himself or herself  is

1. Political matters
2. Life skills
3. Government affairs
4. Social matters

 (viii) In the national flag, black colour represents-:

1. Minerals
2. People
3. Land
4. Water 

 (ix) Tanzania holds general elections after every______________ years.

1. Ten
2. Six
3. Five
4. Two

 (x) Freedom to live as one wishes is referred to as_______

1. Democracy
2. Anarchy
3. Dictatorship
4. Liberty 

 2. Match the items in list A with the responses in list B by writing the letter of the correct response in the boxes provided below:

3. For each of the following statement write TRUE if the statement is correct or FALSE if the statement is not correct.

1. One of the rights enjoyed by a non-citizen in Tanzania is the right to own land__________
2. Democracy means power in the hands of the people________________
3. Limitation of human rights is enforced to protect the rights of political leaders_________
4. Refugees are good example of special groups__________
5. Every 14^th  October Tanzania remembers the death of the president Sheikh Abeid Aman Karume_____________
6. Freedom of movement is one of the civil and political rights____________
7. People who need special care for various reasons is referred to as the elderly __________
8. The union of a man and a woman as husband and wife is called courtship_____________
9. Any legal activity that a person does to earn living is called work________________
10. Total way of life is called culture______________________

 SECTION B

Answer all questions from this section

4. Fill in the blank spaces with the word which corresponds the given statement

1. A group of people who are related by blood, marriage or adoption is called________________
2. Studies rights and responsibilities of all the citizens is referred as___________________
3. The name given to the official song of the nation is referred to as___________________
4. The government logo or emblem is termed as_____________
5. A person who has fully rights as a member of the country either by birth or by been given such rights is called_______________
6. The period when two people get to know and study each other carefully before they get married is called______________
7. The marriage of a person who is below the age of 18 years is called________________
8. All what a person must do are referred to as___________
9. All what a person must be given are referred to as_________
10. Ability to live with all the people according to the way they are is referred to as_________________

5. Briefly explain the meaning of the following terms as used in civics.

1. Citizenship ___________________________________________________________________
2. Constitution____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. National currency

4. Civics_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. Family ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 6. Read the following passage carefully then answer the questions that follow:

 Human rights have limitations. There is no absolute freedom. The limitations of human rights should be reasonable, non-discriminatory and justifiable in a democratic society. The main reason for restricting the exercise of human rights in certain circumstances is to ensure the interests of other persons and the public are respected. A person can enjoy his or her rights but in doing so, he or she should not interfere with the rights of others. This is because one’s rights end where another person’s rights begin.

QUESTIONS:

1. Write the title for this passage ____________________________________________________________
2. What three things should be considered by democratic societies in limiting human rights.
   1. _________________________________________________
   2. _________________________________________________
   3. _________________________________________________
3. What is the main reason for limiting human rights?

   _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

4. Can a person interfere with others rights? Explain how:

   _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

5. What do you understand by “Human rights? As used in the passage above?

______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FORM TWO MID TERM EXAMINATIONS- MARCH 2020

011        CIVICS

Duration: 2:30 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS.

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of seven (7) questions.
2. Answer all questions in section A and B and one (1) question from section C
3. All answers must be written in the spaces provided.
4. All writing must be in blue or black ink.
5. Calculators, cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
6. Write your Examination Number at the top right corner of every page.

SECTION A (20 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

1. For each of the following items (i – x) choose the correct answer from among of given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number:

i) Yellow color on Tanzania National flag stands for;

1. Natural wealth of Tanzania
2. Land and vegetation
3. Natural resources and water bodies
4. Minerals deposits and mountains

ii) The United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in:-

1. 1945
2. 1947
3. 1948
4. 1965

iii) A person cannot get HIV/AIDS through 

1. Sharing razor blades
2. Breast feeding
3. Blood transfusion
4. Being bitten by mosquitoes.

iv) The following qualifies to be basic rights and duties of citizens except:- 

1. Equality before the law
2. The right to life 
3. The right to worship
4. The right to cruelty.

v) The manual related work activities included:

1. Carpentry, administration, fishing and livestock.
2. Farming, mining and lumbering.
3. Nursing, lumbering, plumbing and masonry.
4. Teaching, nursing and administration.

vi) Before marriage a man and woman pass through a period called?

1. Courtship
2. Friendship
3. Partnership
4. Relationship.

vii) The basis of family stability includes:-

1. Clan, peace, morals and shelter.
2. Clothing, shelter and proper morals.
3. Love, food, dowry and respect
4. Love, peace, respect and proper morals.

viii) In road safety education traffic means?

1. Boards or sign post drawn to give information to all road users.
2. A person who directs vehicles on roads.
3. A person with white uniforms who can stop or release vehicles on the road.
4. Movement of people and vehicles in roads and streets.

ix) Which of the following National festivals fall in April every year?

1. Independence and Karume days.
2. Revolution and Nyerere days.
3. Union and Karume days.
4. Workers and Revolution days.

x) The song of Tanzania Nakupenda promotes:-

1. Desires and greedy
2. Love to the country
3. Union matters.
4. Unity among Tanzania.

(xi) The ability to take and feel the problems of others as your own problems is known as

1. Assertion
2. empathy
3. sympathy
4. awareness

(xii) Which of the following is not among the individual life skill?

1. Assertiveness
2. Self - awareness
3. Negotiation
4. Coping with stress

(xii) Actions or manners that are acceptable to all members of the community are called?

1. Adulthood behavior
2. Proper behavior
3. Adolescent behavior
4. Members behavior

(xiv) The ability of an individual to understand and live in peace and harmony in the society is called.

1. Technical life skills
2. Personal life skills
3. Individual skills
4. Social skills.

(xv) The ability to make the best choice out of many available options is referred to as

1. Problem solving
2. Decision making
3. Critical thinking
4. Proper behavior

(xvi) Problem solving techniques help to:

1.   Save human life
2.   Create human life
3.    Get possible solution
4.   Promote unit and solidarity

 (xvii) Among is not in the group of life skill:-

1.   Communication skills
2.   Negotiation skills
3.    Dispute skills
4.   Assertive skills

 (xviii) In life skills, the ability of a person to appreciate himself or herself is known as:-

1.   Self selves
2.   Assertiveness
3.    Self esteem
4.   Self awareness.

 (xix) The step which involves crating several alternatives for a solution is called.

1.   Analysis of the problem
2.   Initiation mediation
3.    Generating possible solution
4.   Analysis of the solution.

(xx) One of the following encourages and cultivates values, knowledge and ability to perceive things:

1.   Cooperative techniques
2.   Problem solving
3.    Life skills promotion.
4.   Guidance and counseling.

(ix) The ability of a person to analyze, evaluates, and describes the quality of something, and action or decision is referred to as:

1.   Creative thinking
2.   Decision making.
3.    Problem solving.
4.   Critical thinking.

SECTION B. 60 MARKS

2. For each of the following statements write TRUE if the statements are correct or FALSE if the statement is not correct.

 (i) It is safer to walk along the right hand side of the road…………

 (ii) One of the indicators of family stability is peace………..

 (ii) Orphans are one of special group in society …………..

 (iv) Fishing is one of mental related work…………..

 (v) Corruption is an element of proper behavior……………

     (vi)One characteristic of a good problem solver is conservation _______

     (vii)Gathering information is the step of a solving a problem___________

     (viii) Life skills are the ones which help people to interact and live well in the  society__________

(ix) Solving problems among people in the society is a life skill____

(x) Analyzing the solution helps to identify reliable answer_________

3. Match the items from list A with the correct response in List B by writing a letter of the correct answer.

4. (a) What are the danger of improper behavior? Mention three only.

    (b) Mention only two causes of improper behavior.

5. (a) Name any three pillars of family found in your society.

    (b) What are the advantages of nuclear family? Name them two only.

6. Mention three types of human rights. (Categorized into three groups)

SECTION C (20 marks)

7. (a) Define the following terms.

     (i) Nuclear family (ii) Extended family (iii) Citizenship (iv) Civics (v) Human rights.

(b) Write down five (5) rights of economic, social and cultural rights.

8. Draw the following diagrams. (Use a pencil).

 (a) Tanzania National flag (b) T – junction ahead. (c) Bumps ahead.