THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA REGION ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

DODOMA REGION

SOCIAL STUDIES - STANDARD VII

JANUARY, 2025

TIME 1:30 HRS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This exam consists of parts A, B, and C with a total of SEVEN (7) questions
2. Read the instructions and answer ALL the questions in each section.
3. Use a BLUE or BLACK ink pen to answer the questions.
4. Mobile phones and all other unauthorized items are NOT allowed inside the exam room.

SECTION A (20 Marks)

1. From item (i) – (xv) choose the correct answer and circle it neatly (15 Marks)

i) Which cash crop is grown in Kigoma region?    [     ]

1. Tobacco
2. palm fruits
3. cotton
4. Sisal
5. cloves

ii) The following were the reasons for the African resistances against colonial invasion, EXCEPT:    [     ]

1. To defend their freedom
2. To oppose taxation
3. To oppose land alienation
4. To oppose exploitation
5. To get money from the colonialists

iii) One of the methods of fighting against the hazards caused by environmental degradation is:    [     ]

1. Cutting down trees
2. Burning bushes
3. Mining activities
4. Planting trees
5. Charcoal burning

iv) During farmer’s day the prime minister said “agriculture is a backbone to Tanzania’s economy. What does the statement mean?   [     ]

1. It is practiced by rich people
2. it is practiced using tractors and ploughs
3. it is the main production activity
4. it is conducted in water sources only
5. The harvested crops are sold abroad

v) Majority of farmers in Tanzania transport their agricultural products to markets for selling using different means of transport. Which means of transport do they use mostly?   [     ]

1. Roads and railways
2. waterways
3. air ways
4. railways
5. road and waterways

vi) The East African community was established in 1967 for the first time. The heads of states who facilitated the second East African community (EAC) were:    [     ]

1. Benjamin Mkapa, Milton Obote and Jomo Kenyatta
2. Julius Nyerere, Jomo Kenyatta and Yoweri Museveni
3. Patrice Lumumba, Julius Nyerere and Milton Obote
4. Julius Nyerere, Milton Obote and Jomo Kenyatta

vii) When the moon is between the sun and the earth is a geographical event called_____    [     ]

1. Solar eclipse
2. lunar eclipse
3. moon eclipse
4. light eclipse
5. earth eclipse

viii) Bahati constructed a map of her village without indicating the key. What effect will be faced by the user of that map?   [     ]

1. Failure to identify the village boundary
2. failure to identify the actual size of a village
3. inability to identify symbols and signs used in that map
4. the content of the map will not be understood
5. food crops available in the village will not be seen clearly

ix) A tourist arrived in Tanzania via Kilimanjaro International Airport, direct went to visit Mount Kilimanjaro. Which means of transport enabled that tourist to arrive in Tanzania?   [     ]

1. Water
2. road
3. air
4. railway
5. pipeline

x) Some crops are used as raw materials in industries. Which crops supplies raw materials for textile industries?    [     ]

1. Tobacco
2. Wheat
3. Cotton
4. Cloves
5. pyrethrum

(xi) The fort Jesus in East Africa was built by the Portuguese in______   [     ]

1. Mombasa, Kenya
2. Bagamoyo, Tanganyika
3. Lusaka, zambia
4. Sofala, Mozambique
5. Pemba, Zanzibar

xii) Which of the following is NOT an entrepreneurial behavior;   [     ]

1. Hard working
2. laziness
3. trying
4. trustworthiness
5. Honesty

xiii) When did Rwanda and Burundi join the east African community?   [     ]

1. 2007
2. 2009
3. 2002
4. 1967
5. 1995

xiv) The skull of the oldest man was discovered by __________ at Olduvai Gorge in 1959.   [     ]

1. Karl Peters
2. Horace Byatt
3. Dr. Louis Leakey
4. No answer
5. Chief Mangungo

xv) The instrument that is used to measure wind speed is called  [     ]

1. anemometer
2. barometer
3. windvane
4. rain gauge

2. Match the items of column B with those of column A to get meaningful sentences (5 Marks)

SECTION B (20 Marks)

3. Answer all questions (6 Marks)

a) There are many economic activities conducted in Tanzania. The economic activity involves keeping of livestock and production of crops as well is called ____________________________________

b) Liquid products such as oil and gas are transported using special equipment like pipeline. TAZAMA oil pipeline transports oil from Tanzania to which country ________________________________

c) Doctor Louis Leakey found the skull of an early man at Olduvai George in 1959, and gave it the name. Which name did he give? ________________________________

 4. Answer all questions (6 Marks)

a) A blanket-like layer of atmosphere that protects the earth from being hit by asteroids and other heavenly bodies is known as ____________________________________

b) To which group of entrepreneur does a person who has 100 and more employees and a capital of over 800 million shillings belong? ____________________________________

c) Missionaries, explorers and traders were the people who came to East Africa as __________________________________________

5. Answer all questions in this section (4 Marks)

a) Athumani came from Uganda and went to visit South Africa in the coastal areas of the Indian Ocean. In this journey Athumani is known as ___________________________________

b) Sun, planets and satellites all together form ___________________________________

6. Answer all questions in this section (4 Marks)

a) Tanzania is a country blessed with many types of minerals. What minerals are used to make nuclear power? ____________________________________

b) The villagers of Semeni village have been burning forests for the aims of preparing Lands for farming activities. What are the two impacts of such activity?

(i)________________________________

(ii)___________________________

 SECTION C (10 Marks)

7. Study the pictures below and then answer the questions provided

 (a) Name the economic activity taking place in this picture? __________________________________________

(b) What is the name of this place where the economic activity shown above is taking place? ___________________________________

(c) What is the importance of the activity shown above to our country? ______________________________________________

(d) Write one disadvantage of the activity shown above to our environment. ___________________________________________

(e) Write any equipment/tool used in the activity above.  ______________________________________________

Candidate's Examination Number ________________________________

School's Name__________________________________

Region__________________________________

District__________________________________

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATION COUNCIL OF TANZANIA

PER-NATIONAL EXAMINATION FOR STANDARD VII DAR ES SALAAM REGION

03E SOCIAL STUDIES AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS

TIME 1:30 Hours Year : 2024

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of seven (7) questions.
2. Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.
3. Section A and B carry twenty (20) marks each and section C carries ten (10) marks
4. All answers must be in blue or black pen.
5. Communication devices and any unauthorised materials are not allowed in the examination room.
6. Write Examination Number, School's Name, Region and District at the top right corner of every page.

SECTION A (40 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

1. For each of the items (i) — (xv), choose the correct answer and write its letter in the box provided.

i) Grade seven pupils learned about the different types of mountains found in Tanzania. To what type of mountains does the Kilimanjaro Mountain belong?  [    ]

1. Table mountains
2. Residual mountains
3. Fold mountains
4. Volcanic mountains
5. Block mountains

ii). When the human being improved their stone tools, he discovered fire in the process of crushing stones, it produced sparks and fire was made. In which stone Age did this discovery occur?  [    ]

1. Early stone Age
2. Iron Age
3. Late stone Age
4. Digital technology
5. Middle stone Age

iii). Standard six pupils were assigned to measure the amount of humidity in their playing ground. Which of the measurements was presented correctly?  [    ]

1. 42 okta
2. 42%
3. 42 mm
4. 42 Millibar
5. 420c

iv. In which place are different historical records kept?  [    ]

1. Warehouse
2. School
3. Museum
4. Store
5. Registry

v. Mr. Kibo wants to engage in the cultivation of coffee. As an expert in agriculture, in which climate zone would you advise him to conduct this activity?  [    ]

1. Nothern zone
2. Coastal zone
3. Central zone
4. Highland zone
5. West zone

vi. An earthquake is a sudden vibration or shaking that occurs in the upper layer of the earth. In which year did the earthquake in Kagera region occur?  [    ]

1. 2018
2. 2024
3. 2019
4. 2016
5. 2017

vii. The availability of sufficient land enables people to build their houses. Which settlement pattern is, when houses are constructed far apart?  [    ]

1. Rural settlements
2. Urban settlements
3. Scattered settlements
4. Linear settlements
5. Nuclear settlements

viii. Kalikalange prepared bread and cakes for sale. Which cooking method did he use in preparing those food?  [    ]

1. Boiling
2. Stewing
3. Baking
4. Grilling
5. Frying

ix. Tanzania is blessed with various mineral resources, which mineral among the following is used to cut and drill hard things?  [    ]

1. Mica
2. Tanzanite
3. Copper
4. Diamond
5. Gold

x. Mr Kapeto was born in Kagera during the feudal mode of production. What form of feudalism existed in Karagwe Kagera?  [    ]

1. Communalism
2. Ubugabire
3. Batwazi
4. Umwinyi
5. Nyarubanja

xi. How can you differentiate props from costumes?  [    ]

1. Props are musical instruments while costumes are clothes
2. Props are clothes while costumes are objects for acting.
3. Props are traditional objects while costumes are objects for acting
4. Props are make-ups while costumes are objects for acting
5. Props are objects for acting while costumes are clothes for acting.

xii Global warming is the gradual increase of temperature on the earth's surface. Which among the following contribute to the increase of temperature?  [    ]

1. Wind
2. Overgrazing
3. Latitudes
4. Human activities
5. Distance from the sea

xiii. The Oceanic waves caused by earthquake that occurs under the ocean flocr are called Tsunami. The following are the causes of Tsunami EXCEPT?   [    ]

1. Testing nuclear bombs
2. Falling of meteors
3. Volcanic eruptions
4. Earthquakes
5. Floods

xiv. Mzee Nguogani frequently buys domestic requirements from Mama Njegere Shop. What type of customers does he represent?

1. Loyal customers
2. Royal customers
3. Impulsive customers
4. Price based customers
5. Wondering customers

xv. Areas with historical remains are supposed to be protected in order to preserve and to keep records of historical events. Which area in Tanzania is famous for cave drawings?   [    ]

1. Kaole - Bagamoyo
2. Ismila - Iringa
3. Kondoa Irangi- Dodoma
4. Amboni - Tanga
5. Engaruka - Arusha

2. In item (i) - (v) choose the correct answer from the given box and write it in the space provided.

1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..is used for the production of nuclear energy.
2. The mineral which is used as raw material for making cements is called . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Which mineral among the mentioned above is used for making bracelets, necklaces, and coins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. The mineral required for manufacturing earth wires above is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Which one among the given minerals above is used for making ornaments and cutting glasses is called . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION B ( 20 Marks)

Answer all question in this section

1. An imaginary line on the earth's surface located at longitude 1800 which is used to separate dates is called . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. The atmosphere is a layer of various gases surrounding the earth. Name the layer of the atmosphere in which passenger and cargo flights operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. A process by which one thing is absorbed by another is called . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.(i). Industrial activities include processing of raw material to produce different types of products. Industrial development has promoted growth of trade in the East African Community.

Mention only two types of businesses thriving from the growth of trade.

1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

(ii) A creative activity that Is done by a person or group of people by identifying the available opportunities and using them to create, advertise and run small businesses to earn income is called

(iii) Tourism is an activity that involves the movement of a person or a group of people visiting attractions in a place outside their usual environment. Mention two types of tourism

1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5. (i) Clean hair makes a person look neat and smart, this makes him or her acceptable to the community. There are many methods for hair caring, mention two of them. a) b)

(ii) A sanitary pad is an absorbent thick soft fabric worn on a knicker during menstruation. Mention two types of pads.

1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

6. i. What material is used for making a baragumu? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ii. A small bell used as a percussion musical instrument made of a small container with an iron ball inside it, is called . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION C: (10 Marks)

Answer all question in this section

7. Study the map then answer the questions that follow.

i. Mention two essential items of a good map that are not found on the map above

1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ii. Letter D indicates which island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

iii. River Malagarasi is shown by letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

iv. The deepest lake in Africa is shown with letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

v. Letter J represents lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE  REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

KINONDONI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 

MOCK EXAMINATION FOR STANDARD VII

03E. SOCIAL STUDIES AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS

Time: 1:30 Hours August, 2024

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of section A, B and C with a total of seven (7) questions.
2. Answer all questions in the space provided in this paper.
3. Section A and B carry twenty (20) marks each and section C carries ten (10) marks.
4. All writings must be in blue or black ink pen, except drawings which must be in pencil.
5. Communication devices and any unauthorized material are not allowed in the examination room.
6. Write your Examination Number and Name of your School at the top right corner of every page.

This paper consists of 4 printed pages

SECTION A: (20 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section

1. For each of the item (I) – (XV) choose the correct answer and write its letter in the box provided.

I. The countries such as Indonesia and Japan are highly affected by earthquake which occur on the ocean floor. Which ocean has led to the occurrence of earthquake in such countries?

1. Indian Ocean 
2. Pacific Ocean
3. Mediterranean Sea 
4. Red Sea 
5. Atlantic Ocean

II. Oxygen has many benefits, one of the benefit is to support the occurrence of fire. Which air affects the environment when there is occurrence of fire? __________

1. Argon 
2. Nitrogen 
3. Carbon monoxide 
4. Carbon dioxide 
5. Methane

III. Five pupils A, B, C, D and E, were asked to mention the effects of the increase in global warming. Who provided incorrect answer? ______________

1. loss of biodiversity 
2. spread of diseases
3. melting of ice 
4. drought
5.  growth of plants

IV. Mandonga is a boxing fighter with 56 years, he is loved by many Tanzanians. How many decades and years does Mandonga has? ______________

1. 50 decades and 6 years 
2. 6 years and 50 decades
3. 5 decades and 6 years 
4. 6 years and 5 decades
5.  56 years and 56 decades

V. Many African countries got independence in the 1960’s and so on. Some of the countries got independence through armed struggle, negotiation and revolution. Which countries got independence through negotiation? ______________

1. DRC Congo, Tanganyika and Nigeria
2. Zambia, South Africa and Angola 
3. Kenya, Guinea Bissau and Libya
4. Tanganyika, Zambia and Zimbabwe 
5. Egypt, Tanganyika and Zambia

VI. The skull of the early human being was discovered in Olduvai George by Dr. Louis Leaky and his wife Mary Leakey. Where was the footprints for the early human being discovered?

1. Kondoa - Irangi 
2. Ismila 
3. Amboni 
4. Engaruka 
5. Laetoli

VII. The atmosphere is a layer of various gases which is divided into four major layers. Which layer reflects radio waves and it is very important for communication?

1. Stratosphere 
2. Troposphere
3. Thermosphere 
4. Mesosphere 
5. Ozone layer

VIII. The temperature is higher in Dar es Salaam, Tanga, Lindi and Mtwara than in Njombe, Arusha and Mbeya. This is due to their difference in; ______________

1. Latitude 
2. Rainfall 
3. Elevation 
4. Longitude 
5. Attitude

IX. The name Chancellor Otto Von Bismarck reminds us about the Berlin Conference. Which countries attended the conference as observers? ______________

1. Germany and Italy 
2. Belgium and Portugal
3. Canada and Britain 
4. USA and Denmark
5.  Germany and Britain

X. The solar system has eight planets which revolve around the sun. Each planet has its own characteristics according to its distance from the sun. Which planets revolve around the sun anti-clockwise movement? ______________

1. Mercury and Earth 
2. Venus and Uranus
3. Jupiter and Saturn 
4. Mars and Neptune
5.  Moon and Sun

XI. The social studies teacher at Mtakuja primary school instructed the grade seven pupils to draw a map of a school. Which scale did the pupils use? ______________

1. Large scale 
2. Small scale
3. Ratio scale 
4. Linear scale 
5. Medium scale

XII. In which class of musical instrument does “Litungu” and “Zeze” belong? _____

1. Blown 
2. Struck
3. Plucked 
4. Pressed 
5. Shaken

XIII. The newest country to join the East African Community (EAC) is Somalia. Who is the current chairperson of East African Community? ______________

1. Thabo Mbeki 
2. Felix Tshisekedi
3. Hassan Mohamud 
4. Salva Kiir Mayardit 
5. Mohamed Ould Ghazouani

XIV. Our environment provides a wide range of benefits such as the air we breathe, the food we eat and water we drink. When was the act for sustainable management of environment enacted in Tanzania? ______________

1. 2002 
2. 2007
3.  2015
4.  2000 
5. 2004

XV. The population census which was conducted in 2022 Bwana Kazimoto was 40 years old. How old will he be for the next census? ______________

1. 50 years 
2. 42 years 
3. 45 years
4.  52 years 
5. 60 years

2. Match the sentences in Group A with their corresponding description in Group B to get a complete meaning.

SECTION B: (20 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section

3. Fill in the blank spaces

I. In which year the second – Anglo – German Agreement was held to divide East African countries into boundaries? ____________________________

II. In which kind of weather condition do people advised to drink a lot of water?

___________________________________________________________

III. Which crop is used to manufacture pesticides? ________________________________

4. I. Linear settlement is among of the types of settlement patten.

Mention other two types of settlement pattern

a) ______________________________ b) ________________________________

II. In which era of human development involves to use of modern tools such as computers, mobile phones and tractors? __________________________________________

III. The grade six pupils visited a weather station to measure the amount of water vapour for that day. Their answers were presented in ________________________________

5. I. How do we call a type of play that has several conflicts between two people or more with the intention of delivering the intended message to the audience? _____________

II. A complete choir should have a total number of how many singers? _______________

6. I. Identify two tribes which participated in long distance trade in Tanzania.

a) __________________________________ b) ____________________________

II. In the year 1488, the first Portuguese sailor reached the cape of Good Hope. His name was _______________________________

SECTIO C: (10 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section

7. For each of the item (I) – (V) answer the question by filling in the blank spaces

I. If the temperature of Dar es Salaam city which is at sea level is 39⁰C. What will be the temperature of Moshi town which is at 5000M above the sea level? ________________ ________________________________________________

II. The football match between Yanga Sports Club and Mamelod Sundowns started at 3:30pm in Dar es Salaam – Tanzania. At what time did the people living in Accra – Ghana start to watch the same match live on their TV? _________________________

Study the picture below and answer the question by filling in the blank spaces

III. What is the period called on position marked A? _______________________________

IV. On which date do we experience the position marked B_________________________

V. How long does the earth use to revolve around the sun? _________________________

Candidate number  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

TEMEKE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL - MOCK EXAMINATION FOR STANDARD VII 

SUBJECT : SOCIAL STUDIES

TIME: 1:30 HOURS YEAR: 2024

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with total of seven(7) questions.
2. Answer all questions in the space provided.
3. Section A and B carry twenty(20) marks each and section C ten(10) marks.
4. All writings must be in black or blue pen.
5. Communication device or 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)- (x). choose the correct answer from, the given alternatives and write its letter in the box provided.

SECTION A ( 20 MARKS)

Choose the correct answer and write its letter in the box Provided.

(i) Relationship is the way in which two or more people a ssociate and link together. Communities in Tanzania which still Practice Some elements or Communal life arc 

1. The hadzable and Sandawe.
2. The Pare and hadrable
3. The haya and nyakyusa
4. The hadzable and Kurya
5. The Sandawe and nyamwezi

(ii) One of the methods of fighting against the hazards Caused by environmental degradation is

1. Cutting down trees.
2. Burning bushes
3. Planting trees
4. Charcoal burning
5. Mining activities

(iii) There were two Societies which experienced a feudal mode of production in Tanzania. which Societies among the following Practised nyarubanja System?

1. Buhaya Societies
2. Coastal Societies
3. Nyakyusa Societies
4. Waha Societies
5. Chagga Societies

(iv) Identify the name of the hero who led resistance against the Germans in Kilwa kivinje in 1890 until he was captured and hanged to death in Public Cender a mango tree.

1. Kinjeketile Ngwale
2. Mangi meli
3. Abushir bin Sultani
4. Mwinyi Machemba
5. Hassan bin Omari Makunganya

(v) The Solar System Is the arrangment of planets and other heavenly bodies in relation to their position from the sun which is the biggest body of the solar system?

1. Sun
2. Planets
3. Asteroids
4. Moon
5. Jupiter

Vi) Crop Cultivation is an activity that involves growing Various crops. Identify the crop which is used to manufacture insecticide among the following?

1. (A) Cashewnuts
2. (B) Coffee
3. (C) Sisal
4.  (D) Pyre thrum
5. (E) Banana

(vii) Mining is a process of atracting minerals from the earth. The leading in the word region in the world of Tanzanite is known as 

1. (A) Manyara
2. (B) Arusha
3. (C) washing tone DC
4. (D)New delft
5. (E) Kericho

(viii) After the Berlin Conference the colonialists divided Africa among themselves to which century did the Berlin Conference take place?

1. 20^th Century
2. 18^th Century
3. 17^th Century
4. 15^th Century
5. 19^th Century

ix) At the beginning of Colonialism Europeans used business companies to expand and Carry out colonial administration. who was the leader of British East African Company?

1. Carl Peters
2.  William Mackinnon.
3. Cecil Rhodes
4. Chancellor Otto von Bismarck
5. Vasco da Gama

(x) The maji Maji war was the most significant Uprising mounted by the People of Southern Part of Tanganyika against German Colonial rule. Choose the tribe that did not participate in maji maji war among the following

1. Matumbi
2. Ngindo
3. Yao
4. Zaramo
5. Chagga

(xi) The Colonial government created special institutions for mobilizing and recruited laboures who where transported to South African to mining Centres.

1. WENELA
2. S1LABU
3. LASIBU
4. CHANELA
5. ANC

(xii) what actions is necessary to protect the environment from industrial waste?

1. Recycling the wastes
2. Throwing away the wastes
3. Hiding the wastes
4. Burying the wastes in the ground
5. Burning them in public

(xiii) There are different historical event that have happened in Tanzania. when did the Iringa resolution take Place?

1. 1964
2. 1984
3. 1972
4. 1967
5. 1974

(XIV) winds are given names to identify them. what will be the name of the wind blowing from South to North?

1. Southern winds 
2. Northern winds 
3. Eastern winds 
4. western winds 
5. South North winds 

(XV) Portugal was one of the European nations which established interactions with Tanzania and other Fast Africa Coastal Communities. In which century for the first the Portuguese Start to intract with East Africa Coast? 

1. 14th century 
2. 15th century  
3. 16th Century 
4. 17th Century 
5. 19th Century

2. Match the berms in group 'A' with there group B then write the letter of the correct answer in the box Provided.

 SECTION B ( 20 MARKS)

FILL IN THE BLANKS BY WRITING THE CORRECT ANSWER IN SPACE PROVIDED

3 (i) Currently the East Africa Community has got eight Countries, what is the name of the last country to join the Community.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(ii) Musical instruments are tools that are used in musical and dance performances. Generally musical instruments are grouped into how many classes  .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 (iii) Humidity is the amount of water t a pour in the atmosphere. The instruments which is used to measure humidity is known as   .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 (i) In each phase of the Stone age. human undertook important stages of development. in which Phase or Stage did the manstarted animal husbandry and food crop Cultivation  

(ii) On which date does the line having 23 nothern of equator experience an over head Sun.

iii) Climate is an average weather Condition of an area that is experienced for a long time. mention only one factor which can able affect the climate of a place

5 (i) Feudalism is the form of Social relation where by the exploitation is basin on land what was the name of the feudal system that was practiced by the west people of Tanzania before Colonial Invasion   .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(ii) The Solar System Consists of eight planets. what is the hottest Planet in the solar system .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6(i) Name the first German governor to rule Tanganyika   .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(ii) which production activities is done y the most Tanzanian Societies so as to earn their incomes and national economy as well   .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION C (10 MARKS1 )

7 (i) if the earth takes 1 hour to rotate 15° for how long will it take for the earth to rotate 1° ? .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(ii) If it is 9:08 am at town 'A' Situating at 30°E, what will be the time at town B 63°E .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(iii)The name of the latitude 66 ½⁰ South of the equator is known as .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(iv) find the differences in time between Accra at 10:15 PM and Kampala which is found in East Africa .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(v) is the layer of various gases surrounding the Earth. .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PRESENT’S OFFICE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

DISTRICT MOCK EXAMINATION FOR STANDARD VII JANUARY 2023

URAMBO DISTRICT COUNCIL

SOCIAL STUDIES

TIME:  1.30 HOURS

SECTION A

1. Mtama villagers keep a large size of livestock in a small are. By doing so they can cause ________ 

1. Livestock become fat 
2. Pastoralists become  tired 
3. Soil erosion  
4.  Addition of pasture  
5. Cattle diseases

2. Environment can be destroyed through various activities, which of the following activities can destroy the environment?  

1. Mining   
2. Zero grazing 
3. Garbage collection   
4. Recycling   
5. Afforestation

3.  Imagine you have been appointed to advice the villagers of Mwala as an environmentalist on the issue of using charcoal and fire hood as the main source of energy. What will be your advice to them I order to conserve their environment?  

1. To use natural gas and electricity
2. Hiding the remains of trees  
3. Cutting trees during night  
4. Continuing using fire wood  
5. Cutting trees in the forest

4. Tsunami refers to huge ocean waves caused by earthquake below the ocean floor or other natural forces such as volcanic eruptions or meleors filling in the ocean. Which among the following is not the effect of Tsunami?  

1. Death of people
2. Destruction of settlement
3. Increase in industrial production 
4. Environmental pollution  
5. Damaging natural vegetation

5. Which instrument among the following is used for measuring earthquake? 

1. Seismograph 
2. Barometer 
3. Anemometer 
4. Hygrometer 
5. Richter scale

6. Many African countries got their independence by forming parties. In which party did Namibia attain her independence?  

1. FRELIMO  
2. SWAPO  
3. ANC 
4. ZANU
5. ZAPU

7. Mr. Kazimoto lives down the valley which has a steep slope.  What natural hazard is likely to happen to him among the following  

1. Earthquake
2. Erosion
3. Floods
4. Fire outbreak
5. Landslide

8. At Majimazuri there were heavy rainfalls which cause soil erosion. As a citizen of Majimazuri area which method will be used to prevent or to control soil erosion? 

1. Building strong houses
2. Planting trees
3. Burning forest
4. Overgrazing
5. Terracing houses building

9. Tanganyika got her independence in the year 1961, during struggle for independence TANU faced some challenges from different political parties. Which among the following opposed TANU during struggle for independence

1. UDP
2. ASP
3. TAA
4. UPT
5. NRA

10. Which method among the following is the best for fighting against environmental pollution? 

1. Burning waste
2. Filling the pits with waste
3. Throwing wastes away
4. Pouring wastes in the ocean
5. Recycling

11. Which of the following is the best method for fighting against fire hazard?  

1. Using fire during honey harvesting
2. Using approved electric equipment
3. Running away from the fire
4.  Starting fire by using petrol
5. Staying away from event concerning fire out break

12. Normally the amount of water vapor is measured in percentage. Which instrument is used to measure the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere?

1. Barometer 
2. Anemometer 
3. Hygrometer 
4. Thermometer 
5. Rain gauge 

13. The British governor who established the legistrative council in 1926 in Tanganyika was called?

1. Donald Cameroon
2. Horace Byatt
3. Richard Turnibull
4. Carl  Peter
5. Julius Von soden

14. J.K Nyerere was the first President of Tanzania. In which year did Mwalimu J.K Nyerere retire from Presidency?

1. 1964
2. 1980
3. 1973
4. 1999
5. 1985

15. Long distance in Tanzania involves many tribes. Which among the following tribes were involved? 

1. Sukuma, Chagga and Kinga
2. Nyamwezi, Yao and Kamba
3. Fipa, Pare and Gogo
4. Kamba, Zaramo and Haya
5. Haya, Ngoni and Sangu

16. Juma is person who solve problems in his society with all his heart and strength, so Juma will be known as

1. Terrorist 
2. Betrayal 
3. Hero
4. Refugee
5. Ambassador 

17. The Majimaji war was the most significant uprising mounted by the people of Tanganyika against Germany colonial rule. Who was the leader united African to fight against German?

1. Chief Isike
2. Mtawa Mkwawa
3. Mtemi Milambo
4. Kinjekitile Ngwale
5. Chief Mangungo

18. Tanzania is a  member of the following economic organization, except________

1. EAC
2. SADC
3. AU
4. UN
5. COMESA

19. Domestic activities like cleanness, fetching water, firewood collection and cooking are responsibility of ______________________?  

1. Mother and her daughter
2. Mother, daughter  and house girl
3. Daughter and house girl
4. All family members who have ability to work
5. Father, mother and house girl

20. The constitution is a set of principles, laws and regulations that governs a nation, association, party or group of people with the common goals. How many chapters does the Tanzania constitution has?

1. Ten
2. Twelve
3. Eight
4. Seven
5. five

21. it is very important to maintain relationship between Tanzania and other countries. Which among the following ways strengthen relationship among these countries?______________

1. Preventing Exportation of minerals
2. Exchange experts and technology
3. Exchange tourist
4. Leaders should appreciate each other
5. To do the same business

22. National flag of Tanzania has four colors which are green, yellow, blue and black. Yellow color in the national flag represents______________?  

1. People
2. Natural vegetation
3. Minerals
4. Water
5. National wealth

23. Multiparty system in Tanzania started in 1992. The first multiparty election in Tanzania was held in 1995. Among the following presidents, who was elected during multiparty system?_______________  

1. Mwl. J.K. Nyerere
2. John Joseph Pombe Magufuli
3. Alli Hassan Mwinyi
4. Benjamin William Mkapa
5. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete

24. The following are the factors for the Africans decolonization, except__________?  

1. To protect freedom
2. To resist exploitation
3. To resist foreign invaders
4. To resist taxation
5. To get economic development

25. The following are UN organization, UNEP, WHO, FAO, IMF and UNHCR. Which agency deals with environmental protection. 

1. WHO
2. UNEP
3. NEMC
4. HISABATI
5. FAO

26. What will be time of two “E” (45w), if its 9:00Am in town “D”  at 15W?________  

1. 11:00AM
2. 10:00AM
3. 7:00AM
4. 8:00AM
5. 9:00AM

27. A scale of a map is to be represented in three ways, which are?________________  

1. Large, medium and small
2. Scale, Key and compass
3. Ratio, Linear and statement
4. Ratio, statement and meter
5. Kilometer, Litre and centimeter

28. Which gases among the following are the major sources of global warning?____  

1. Oxygen and carbon dioxide
2. Nitrogen and Argon
3. Carbon dioxide and Helium
4. Carbon dioxide and Methane
5. Nitrogen and Chlorine

29. The East Africa valley has two branches which are Eastern and Western branch. Its division begins at?________________  

1. Victoria
2. Nyasa
3. Natron
4. Kyoga
5. Tanganyika

30. Tanzania borders Indian Ocean in the Eastern part and also it has a numbers of water bodies like rivers and lakes. Which economic activities can be done by people living near those areas?  

1. Agriculture
2. Livestock keeping
3. Mining
4. Hunting
5. Fishing

31. In the earth surface the atmospherically layer which responsible for preventing sun rays from reaching the  earth is surface is  called?_____________  

1. Mesosphere
2. Troposphere
3. Stratosphere
4. Exosphere
5. Sun sphere

32. There are many economic activities in Tanzania. Why agriculture is said to be backbone of Tanzania economy?_________________  

1. It involves educated people
2. It is a source of food and money
3. Tanzanian has many numbers of farms
4. Tanzanian has many agriculturalist
5. Because of many crops in Tanzania

33. There are several ways of initiating business. Which among the following is the best way?________________  

1. Good preparation for business plan
2. To imitate from others
3. Involving relative in business
4. To get from financial institution
5. Involving friends in business decision making

 34. There are different types of mountains. Udzungwa, Usambara, Para, Ruwenzori and Uluguru are which type of mountains?_____________________  

1. Fold mountains
2. Volcanic mountains
3. Active volcanic mountains
4. Residual mountains
5. Block mountains

35. One among the following minerals is used for cutting or piecing hard objects like glass due to its hardness?____________________  

1. Copper
2. Diamond
3. Iron
4. Gold
5. Silver

36. The central railway line from Dar es Salaam in Tanzania to Kigoma was built in 1905 for transporting raw materials during colonial era. Which nation built that railway like?_________________

1. British
2. Germany
3. China
4. Portugal
5. French

37. Which institution is responsible for promoting art and artist in Tanzania?_______

1. BASATA
2. BAKITA
3. TUKI
4. TFF
5. TAKUKURU

38. ____________ Is a hot drink that is prepared by using flour mad from different cereals such as maize, rice, sorghum bulrush millet, cassava, finger millet  

1. Juice
2. Tea
3. Soda
4. Porridge
5. Coffee

39. In order a choir to be complete it needs several rhymes. How many rhymes are needed to complete the choir?_______________  

1. Five
2. Two
3. Four
4. Three
5. Six

40. The following are ways of fighting against bedbug?________________  

1. Exposing beds and mattress to the sun 
2.  Filling pits of dirty water
3. The house should have enough light
4. Using insecticides
5. House maintenance

 SECTION B

 41. The number of population and settlement in Tanzania obtained through census. In which year the last census was contacted ?_______________

42. Diagram below shows________________

 43. Tanganyika became Republic under the leadership of J.K. Nyerere in?________

44. Change 20ºC  into degree of Fahrenheit?__________________

45. The first town in East Africa to make and use its own currency is?________

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA PRESIDENT’S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

UBUNGO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

WARD MOCK EXAMINATION

SOCIAL STUDIES GRADE SEVEN – MARCH, 2023

TIME: 1:30 HRS

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of forty five (45) questions
2. Answer all the questions
3. Read all the given instructions in each section
4. Write your Name, Examination number and the name of your school in the answer sheet provided
5. Use HB pencil only
6. Cellular phones are not allowed in the examination room

SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Mr. Msabila lived at the age of 130 years. Which statement best defines him?

(A) He lived for one millennium and 13 centuries (B) He lived for 130 decades (C) He lived for one century and 3 decades (C) He lived for 13 centuries (E) He lived for one century and 30 decades [     ]

2. Infrastructure means roads, railways and communication networks. Which regions in Tanzania are crossed by TAZARA railway? 

(A) Dare sSalaam, Tanga, Morogoro, Tabora and Kigoma (B) Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Dodoma and Dar es Salaam (C) Morogoro, Manyara, Tanga and Pwani (D) Mbeya, Dar es Salaam, Njombe, Morogoro, Songwe and Iringa (E) Kigoma, Mbeya and Tanga [     ]

3. The standard three pupils were taught about the climate. What instrument these pupils used to measure the sunrays? 

(A) Oktas (B) Barometer (C) Anemometer (D) Hygrometer (E) Campbell stock [     ]

4. The pupils of Azimio Primary school where given an assignment to record the temperature for five days. The result from the first day to the fifth day were as follows; 19.5^oC, 25.3^oC, 30^oC, 27.2^oC na 20.5^oC. Calculate the temperature mean.

(A) 21.5^oC (B) 23.5 ^oC (C) 24.5 ^oC (D) 19.5 ^oC (E) 25.5 ^oC [     ]

5. There different categories of hazards occur in the environment which hazard among the following is caused by both nature forces and human influence? 

(A) Hurricanes (B) Soil erosion (C) Tsunami (D) Earth quakes (E) Volcanic eruption [     ]

6. Environment is made up of different components in which kind of environment blackboard, chalk and desks are found; 

(A) at the shop (B) at home (C) at the court (D) at the market (E) at the school [     ]

7. Earthquakes, Tsunami fire, floods and drought are same of the natural disasters. Which disaster among the following is caused by deforestation?

(A) earthquakes (B) drought (C) floods (D) Tsunami (E) Fire [     ]

8.In order for the map to be complete has to posses five essentials. What element of map show demarcation? 

(A) title (B) frame (C) key (D) compass (E) scale [     ]

9.There are three groups of colonialism agents, which agent was the second to reach in East Africa? 

(A) boers (B) missionaries (C) imperialist (D) explorers (E) traders [     ]

10. Majimaji rebellion started from 1905 – 1907 to fight against German rule who was the leader of majimaji 

(A) Kinjekitile Ngwale (B) Chief Mirambo (C) Hassani Makunganya (D) Abushiri (E) Mkwawa [     ]

11. The following historical sites are found in Tanzania. Whichone is not among the following?

(A) Rusinga (B) Olduvai (C) Engaruka (D) Kondoa Irangi (E) Kaole [     ]

12. Human activities along Msimbazi River has negative effect to the societies surrounding it. What impact caused by cutting trees along the river?

(A) shortage of water for industrial us (B) air pollution (C) land becames unproductive (D) drying up of water sources (E) decline of fishing [     ]

13. Mr. Hatibu sweats a lot during hot season. What kind of clothes colour would you recommend him to wear? (A) white (B) black (C) blue (D) yellow (E) green [     ]

14. Salim is pastoralist who shifts with a large number of cattle. Which effects are caused by this types of livestock keeping? 

(A) floods (B) growth of natural vegetation (C) death cattle (D) loss of bro-diversity (E) damage to crops [     ]

15. Nyerere Hydroelectric power project is one of the future expected sources of electricity in Tanzania. At which river this project builts?

(A) Ruaha (B) Ruvuma (C) Ruvu (D) Rufiji (E) Pangani [     ]

16. Mineral expert visited the standard seven pupils and taught them the types of minerals with their uses. Which kind of minerals is used for cutting glass materials?

(A) gold (B) diamond (C) silver (D) Tanzanite (E) copper [     ]

17. Water is very important for community development and national economy in Tanzania. Identify the main sources of such resource. 

(A) rainfall, lakes and ocean (B) ocean, wells and rivers

(C) rainfall, land and underground water (D) lakes, river and water springs (E) wells, water spring and rainfall [     ]

18. Diminishing of the snow caps at the peak of mount Kilimanjaro is caused by global warming. Which activity listed below can best solve the problem? 

(A) burning of forest and deforestation (B) farming along the mountains (C) planting trees and environment conservation (D) illegal cutting of trees (E) overgrazing [     ]

19. The government of the United Republic of Tanzania recognises the importance of sports and games as a means to entertain and unite its citizens. Which institutions supervises and promotes sports and games in Tanzania. 

(A) BASATA (B) BAKITA (C) TUKI (D) BMT (E) TFF [     ]

20. Every Tanzania society has its own traditional games according to their context, time and culture which are the best examples for this? (A) football, boxing and athletics (B) athletics, swimming and football (C) trowing spear, rope jumping and running (D) football, netball and swimming (E) basketball, football and netball [     ]

21. On the earth surface, there are winds which blow from one area to another. Which type of wind that blows from south to north? 

(A) polar easterlies wind (B) monsoon wind (C) southern wind (D) trade wind (E) north wind [     ]

22.Tanzania has many tribes with both good and bad traditions. Identify the tradition that has negative effects to the society 

(A) allowing pregnant women to eat eggs (B) women’s circumcision (C) teaching boys and girls good morals (D) men’s circumcision (E) gender equality [     ]

23. Global warming results from human activities. Which among the following is not the effect of global warning in Tanzania.

(A) melting of ice cop on mount Kilimanjaro (B) loss of biodiversity (C) rise of sea level (D) growth of natural vegetation (E) drought [     ]

24. How is the community able to fight against out dated tradition and customs?

(A) promoting of national peace (B) promotion of patriotic principle (C) having common traditional and customs (D) loving your community and nation (E) discussing with the respective society [     ]

25. Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere is known as “Baba wa taifa” who willingly left the presidency in 1985. In which century did he step down?

(A) 19 (B) 21 (C) 20 (D) 22 (E) 18 [     ]

26. The following can possible occur in a country that tries to promote its own culture. Which one doesn’t promote national culture [     ]

(A) promoting patriotic principles (B) initiating foreign culture (C) promotion of unity (D) protecting the culture heritage (E) presence of good relationship among comentry members

27. Magreth loves her country and is ready to die for her national as well as protecting her national resources at any cost. How can Magreth be best described?

(A) protector for her national resources (B) patriotic to the nation (C) preserves her society ethics (D) protects her community security (E) supervisor for her people’s unity [     ]

28. Despite the partition of Africa at the Berlin Conference between 1884 – 1885, Africa was further divided among European capitalist nations except__________

(A) France (B) Italy (C) Belgium (D) Portuguese (E) German [     ]

29. In entrepreneurship, what does the concept, risk taking mean _________

(A) having strong decisions (B) laziness in decision making (C) being ready to volunteer (D) causing loss internationally (E) being courageous in taking actions [     ]

30. What can best and quickly influence a growth of production of resources in Tanzania

(A) presence of good legal and policy system (B) presence of many industries (C) inviting foreign investors (D) being peaceful and harmony in the cities (E) promoting our tourist attractions in Europe [     ]

31. Shoes are among the school uniforms. Why are the pupils prohibited to put on high heels?

(A) cause stomach pain (B) cause joint pain (C) cause headache (D) cause muscle cramps (E) cause chest pain [     ]

32. When a family has parents and children it is called a nuclear family. What will this family be called after the death of parents? (A) extended family (B) children family (C) orphan family (D) dependent family (E) street children family [     ]

33. Tanzania is a country blessed with different types of minerals. Which of the following group falls under gemstones group?

(A) gold, salt and iron (B) diamond, ruby and Tanzanite (C) cobalt, ruby and Tanzanite (D) diamond gold and iron (E) salt, gold and diamond [     ]

34. You visited your aunt and given a dirty bed room, which diseases are you likely to get by sleeping in that room 

(A) diarrhoea and vomiting (B) coughing and vomiting (C) flue and chest pain (D) diarrhoea and flue (E) fiver and chest pain [     ]

35. Vocational skills teacher led pupils in modelling a pot and provided them with a strategy to dry it properly. Why is it necessary to dry that pot?

(A) to make it strong (B) to make it have a black colour (C) to decorate it (D) to make it have a burning smell (E) to make it higher [     ]

36. I am creative, risk taker, hard working so as to fulfil many plans. Who am i?

(A) entrepreneur (B) skilful man (C) businessman (D) buyer (E) seller [     ]

37. Red colour on the national coat of arms represents which kind of resources?

(A) natural resources (B) freedom and unity (C) national boundaries (D) natural vegetation (E) fertile land [     ]

38. How many stages has a man’s life time passed through among the given stages below?

(A) 3 (B) 5 (C) 2 (D) 4 (E) 6 [     ]

39. Which political part opposed TANU during the efforts to demand freedom of Tanganyika?

(A) TAA (B) ASP (C) ZPPP (D) AA (E) ATP [     ]

40. There are four types of colonial rule in Africa who was the founer of indirect administrative rule in Africa? (A) Fredrick Lugard (B) Donald Cameroon (C) Fredrick De Clark

(D) Richard Turnbull (E) Karl Peters [     ]

SECTION B

For question 41 – 45 write your answer in the space provided in the special form (OMR) by using a blue or black pen.

41. What name describes a place where the entrepreneurs can deposit and withdraw money for their business? _________________________________________________________________

42. Which star is closer to the earth? ___________________________________________________

43. In making insecticides, which crop is the best to be used in this process?

______________________________________________________________________________

44. What is the name given to small accumulated water drops in the sky?

______________________________________________________________________________

45. United National Educational, Scientific and culture organization (UNESCO) announced the word Kiswahili day on 7 July each year. Briefly describe the importance of Kiswahili day in Tanzania with one point ________________________________________________________________