THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA THE NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF TANZANIA PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVING EXAMINATION

03 SOCIAL STUDIES AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS

Duration: 1:30 Hour Year: 2021

Instructions

l . This paper consists of sections A, B, C and D with a total of forty five (45) questions.

2. Answer all questions in each section.

3. Read all the given instructions in the special answer sheet (OMR).

4. Fill in all the needed information in the OMR form and on the page with questions 41 to 45.

5. Shade the digits of the Examination Number in the respective places of the OMR form.

6. Shade the letter of the correct answer for each question in the special answer sheet (OMR) provided, for example, if the correct answer is A, shade as follows:

7. If you have to change your answer, you must rub out the shading very neatly before shading the new one. Use a clean rubber.

8. Use HB pencil for questions I to 40 and a blue or black ink pen for questions 41 to 45.

9. Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.

SECTION A (Mark 40)

Answer all the questions in this section.

Choose the correct answer and then tick the letter of the correct answer in the special answer form (OMR) provided.

1. Water is essential for social and economic development in Tanzania. Identify three main sources of such resources. 

1. Rain, lakes and seas 
2. Oceans, wells and rivers 
3. Rain, surface water and groundwater 
4. Lakes, rivers and springs 
5. Wells, springs and showers

2. Snowfall in Mount Kilimanjaro is caused by global warming. What activities can be used to address this problem?

1. Burning forests and cutting down trees 
2. Cultivation along the mountains
3. Planting trees and caring for the environment 
4. Deforestation 
5. Raising a lot of livestock in a small area

3. An environmental expert urged villagers living along the Mzinga River to stop the practice of damage and pollution of the water source. What actions did he advise them to avoid?

1. Planting trees, burning forests and dumping waste in the river
2. Feeding livestock, planting grass and dumping waste in the river
3. Irrigation, terraces and drainage.
4. Cultivating, feeding livestock and cutting down trees
5. Raw processing, bathing and mechanical cooling

4. A mining specialist visited Standard Seven students and taught them various types of minerals and their functions. What minerals are used to cut mirrors?

1. Gold 
2. Diamonds 
3. Money 
4. Tanzania 
5. Copper

5. Mzee Mahiya is a herdsman who moves with a large number of livestock. What are the side effects of this type of husbandry?

1. Floods 
2. Prosperity of vegetation 
3. Livestock deaths 
4. Loss of forests 
5. Crop damage

6. Nyerere Dam is one of the expected sources of hydropower in Tanzania. In what river is this dam built?

1. Ruaha 
2. Acknowledgment 
3. Ruvu 
4. Rufiji 
5. Make

7. Moses sweats profusely during the summer season. What color clothes would you advise her to wear?

1. White 
2. Black 
3. Blue 
4. Yellow 
5. Green

8. Global warming caused by human activities such as forest fires, industrial emissions and the burning of charcoal cause the following effects except

1. melting snow on Mount Kilimanjaro. 
2. extinction of biodiversity. 
3. increased depth of seawater. 
4. increased vegetation.
5. occurrence of drought.

9. The meteorologist read a maximum daytime temperature of 420C and a minimum of 200C. What is the difference in temperature per day?

1. 62 ⁰ C 
2. 62 ⁰ F 
3. 22 ⁰ F 
4. 22 ⁰ C 
5. 134 ⁰ F

10. Grade Four students learned about the relationship between the sun, plants and water on the earth's surface. What are the consequences of that relationship?

1. The occurrence of wind 
2. Rainy season 
3. Freezing of water 
4. The occurrence of a hurricane 
5. Melting ice

11. On the face of the Earth there are winds blowing from one place to another. What is the wind blowing from South to North?

1. South Wind 
2. North Wind 
3. Dry winds 
4. West Wind 
5. Moist winds

12. Tanzania has many ethnic groups with good and bad traditions. What traditions are harmful to society?

1. Allowing pregnant women to eat eggs 
2. Female genital mutilation (FGM) 
3. Teaching boys and girls about ethics 
4. Circumcision of the boys
5. Giving women the same rights as men

13. Every community in Tanzania has its own indigenous games depending on the environment, time and culture. What are some examples of such games?

1. Football, fist and running
2. Running, swimming and football
3. Throw a spear, jump rope and run 
4. Football, ring and swimming
5. Basketball, legs and rings

14. How can society cope with outdated cultures?

1. Maintaining national unity 
2. Maintaining the foundations of patriotism
3. Have the foundations of similar traditions and customs 
4. Loving society and nation 
5. Conducting discussions with the community involved

15. The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania recognizes the importance of sport as a means of entertainment and uniting its citizens. Which institution is most responsible for managing and developing sports in Tanzania?

1. National Arts Council
2. Kiswahili National Council
3. National Consent Sports Council
4. National Sports Council
5. Tanzania Football Federation

16. The following may happen to a nation that promotes its culture except

1. maintaining the foundations of patriotism 
2. imitating foreign cultures 
3. maintain unity 
4. to protect its origin
5. the existence of good relations in the community.

17. Parrot loves his country, has a heart of dedication and is a good steward of the nation's resources. What reputation can a parrot have for its nation?

1. Protector of the country's resources 
2. A patriot for his nation
3. Keeper of social norms 
4. Social security guard
5. Superintendent of Citizens Union

18. In the struggle for Tanganyika's independence, many parties participated for different purposes. Which party was supported by the colonial government to weaken TANU?

1. Tanganyika African Association (TAA) 
2. Zanzibar and Pemba People's Party (ZPPP)
3. Afro Shirazi Party (ASP) 
4. African National Congress (ANC)
5. United Tanganyika Party (UTP)

19. The East African Community has its headquarters where all its institutions are located and all important work is done there. Where is the headquarters located?

1. Mombasa in Kenya 
2. Kigali in Rwanda 
3. Juba in South Sudan 
4. Entebbe in Uganda 
5. Arusha in Tanzania

20. Despite the division of the African continent at the Berlin Conference of 1884 to 1885, Africa was divided again after the first world war among the European nations except

1. France 
2. Italy 
3. Belgium 
4. Portugal 
5. Germany

21. Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years but did not give up. He fought until South Africa gained its independence. Which of the following statements best describes you '?

1. He was a hero who was the President of South Africa from 1988 to 1994.
2. He was a patriotic leader who fought for the restoration of the multi-party system.
3. He was the first African President in South Africa in 1964.
4. He was a hero who opposed apartheid in South Africa.
5. He was a key figure in the revolution that gave South Africa independence.

22. Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere is known as the "Father of the Nation" who retired voluntarily in 1985. In what century did he retire?

1. 19 
2. 21 
3. 20 
4. 22 
5. 18

23. Many political parties in Africa faced challenges that hampered efforts in participating in the liberation struggle. What made TANU successful apart from the existence of such problems?

1. It was supported by many African heroes
2. It united people of all walks of life
3. It joined many political parties
4. Many white people helped
5. Its leaders were favored by whites

24. The teacher taught his students the characteristics of one planet out of eight planets. He told them that the planet is the only living thing on earth and that three-quarters of its area is water. What is that planet?

1. Neptune
2. Venus 
3. Uranus
4. Mars
5. Earth

25. Jika read a Grade 3 book and found that in 365 or 366 days there are different periods which are autumn, spring, summer and winter. What was Jika reading about?

1. The world revolves around itself 
2. The earth revolves around the sun 
3. Eclipse of the moon 
4. Eclipse 
5. Afelion and perihelion

26. If you have been asked by your Science teacher to explain the importance of sunrise in the morning to your classmates to improve health; What reason would you give them?

1. It is a source of vitamin E 
2. It is a source of vitamin D
3. It is a source of vitamin A 
4. It is a source of carbohydrates
5. It is a source of vitamin C

27. The Social Studies teacher conducted a general discussion with her students about three types of map measurements. What map dimensions did they discuss?

1. Slightly, balanced and medium 
2. Medium, line and substantial
3. Correlation, sentence and line 
4. Sentence, capital and line 
5. Medium, small and large

28. Mr Pazi from Gitega 300 East wanted to know the time difference between his country and Accra where his friend Kiko lives. What imaginary lines would you advise him to use to find the time difference between the two cities?

1. Latitudo 
2. Tropical Cancer 
3. Longitude 
4. Ikweta 
5. Capriconi Tropics

29. What good word can be used to describe a person with personal ability to change ideas and put them into action?

1. Investor 
2. Entrepreneur 
3. Artist 
4. Architect 
5. Responsible

30. In entrepreneurship, what does the word assertiveness mean?

1. Have difficult decisions 
2. Incompetence in decision making
3. Be willing to volunteer 
4. Intentionally causing losses
5. Be brave to take action

31. An entrepreneur needs to be creative so that his product or service can be purchased. What will he do to persuade customers?

1. He will stop doing business
2. He will force customers to buy
3. He will direct them to nearby stores 
4. He will increase the size of the business
5. He will give customers gifts

32. Grade Seven students visited a large modern goat farm. What kind of livestock is that?

1. Traditional pastoralism 
2. Ranchi 
3. Domestic animal husbandry
4. Nomadic pastoralism 
5. One-part pastoralism

33. The growth of the manufacturing and transportation sector in Tanzania is a result of the strengthening of mother economic activity. Which of the following has the characteristics of being called mother economic activity?

1. Tourism 
2. Animal husbandry 
3. Mining 
4. Forests 
5. Agriculture

34. What can contribute to the growth of wealth production in Tanzania?

1. Existence of friendly policy and legal frameworks
2. The presence of many industries in the country
3. Welcoming foreign investors
4. Have peace and quiet in the cities
5. Advertising our attractions in Europe

35. Luck and Asia owns a bakery with seventy workers and a capital of five hundred million. What kind of entrepreneurship is this?

1. Entrepreneurship small business 
2. Small business entrepreneurship
3. Big business entrepreneurship 
4. Entrepreneurship the largest business 
5. Medium business entrepreneurship

36. During the Career Skills period students learned a variety of objects used during drama. What are the costumes worn by the actor during the performance?

1. Koti 
2. Tools 
3. Decoration 
4. About 
5. Gown

37. In business, there are entrepreneurs who commit fraud to supplement their income. How do entrepreneurs commit fraud?

1. Add value to a product
2. Not realizing their needs
3. Multiplying customer change 
4. Play tests
5. Not paying taxes on time

38. The teacher instructed the Grade 5 students to prepare and pack food for their use during the study tour. What food should they prepare?

1. Rice and beans 
2. Porridge and beans
3. Bananas and beef broth 
4. Bananas and meatballs
5. Rice with fish sauce

39. Shoes are part of school uniforms. Why are students advised not to wear high-heeled shoes?

1. Causes abdominal pain
2. Causes knee pain
3. Causes headaches 
4. Causes muscle pain
5. Causes chest pain

40. During the Work Skills lesson the teacher told the students that, you should not squeeze the sweater as part of the water supply after washing. Why did the teacher give that warning? 

1. To prevent sweating of the sweater 
2. Avoid damaging the sweater fibers
3. In order not to damage the color of the sweater 
4. To prevent the sweater from getting foggy
5. Not to spoil the appearance of the sweater

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

THE NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF TANZANIA PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVING EXAMINATION

03 SOCIAL STUDIES

Duration: 1:30 Hour Year: 2020

Instructions

l. This paper contains sections A and B containing a total of forty-five(45) questions.

2. Answer all the questions in each section.

3. Read all the instructions in the OMR .

4. Fill in all the information in the OMR and on pages 41 to 45.

5. Place a shadow in each digit of your Test Number in the appropriate space on the OMR form.

6. Tick the letter of the correct answer to question I up to 40 in your given answer form. K?va example, if the correct answer is A put the shadow as follows: 

7. If you notice that the letter you have set a shadow is not the correct answer, delete the shadow carefully using a clean eraser before placing the shadow in the new letter.

8. Use the HB  pencil only to answer questions I to 40, and a blue or black ink pen to answer questions 41 to 45.

9. Cell phones and all unauthorized items are not required in the examination room.

SECTION A (Mark 40)

SECTION I : CITIZENSHIP

Choose the correct answer and then tick the letter of the correct answer in the special (OMR) answer form provided.

1. Who is responsible for electing the village chairperson?

1. All citizens in the village 
2. Members of village committees
3. Village council 
4. Council of councilors
5. Heads of government departments in the village

2. Which of the following is the role of the Municipal Council?

1. Collect taxes in the respective Municipalities 
2. Enact by-laws in their area 
3. Hiring a Municipal executive director 
4. Supervise local election activities
5. Hiring department heads in the Municipality

3. Which of the following are the benefits of the multi-party system in Tanzania '? Political in the country 

1.  Increased government employment 
2. Absence of Political differences in the country
3. All political parties receive grants 
4. Increased accountability in government 
5. Increasing foreign investment

4. In what year did the United Nations (UN) ratify Declaration on Human Rights?

1. 1964
2. 1945
3. 1948
4. 1961
5. 1984

5. Why is April 7 of each year commemorated in Tanzania? 

1. It is the day of the death of the first President of Zanzibar Abeid Karume.
2. It is the day of the death of the first President of Tanzania, Julius K. Nyerere. 
3. It is the day of the Union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar.
4. It's TANU's birthday.
5. It is Zanzibar's independence day.

6. What cultural utensils are used to cook food?

1. Pots and shields 
2. Pot and taboo 
3. Shield and basket 
4. The mill and the pot 
5. Jerrican and mill

7. Which of the following conducts sittings of the Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania when Speaker and Deputy Speaker are not in Parliament?

1. Attorney General 
2. Speakers of Parliament
3. Prime Minister 
4. Parliamentary Secretary
5. Chairpersons of Parliamentary Committees

8. Which of the following is the economic benefit of investing in Tanzania 's human resources'?

1. Effective in managing national resources. 
2. Existence of formal industry only.
3. All people earn the same income. 
4. The disappearance of globalization. 
5. Decreased exports.

9. Which of the following messages is given to drivers and other road users using red in street lights'?

1. Increase motion 
2. Slow down 
3. Stop
4. There is danger ahead 
5. There is a railway running in front

10. In what city is the Southern African Development Community ( SADC ) Headquarters located?

1. Pretoria. 
2. Lusaka. 
3. Harare. 
4. Maputo. 
5. Gaboroni.

11. Which of the following animals can protect our lives and property?

1. Horses 
2. Donkey 
3. Camel
4. Pig 
5. Dogs

12. How can Tanzania benefit from globalization '?

1. Be able to • set prices for its products in the international market.
2. Finding opportunities to invest in the richest countries in the world.
3. To be able to have a veto in the United States.
4. Get a chance to advertise its tourist attractions.
5. Many young people find employment opportunities in rich countries.

SECTION II: HISTORY

Choose the correct answer and then tick the letter of the correct answer in the special ( OMR ) answer form provided.

13. Who discovered fire in the Middle Ages'?

1. Primate 
2. Homo Habillis 
3. Homo Erectus 
4. Australopithecus 
5. Homo Sapiens

14. How were the prominent political parties fighting for independence in "Zimbabwe"?

1. KANU and UNIP 
2. UNITA and ZANU 
3. ZANU and MPLA
4. ZNP and ZANU 
5. ZAPU and ZANU

15. Which society resisted the British invasion of war in Central Africa?

1. Wamatumbi 
2. Wamandika 
3. Wakhoisa
4. Wandehele 
5. Waasante

16. Which European country signed the Buganda agreement that gave Kabaka political power in 1900?

1. Belgium 
2. United States 
3. Germany 
4. France 
5. UK

17. In what country was the policy of assimilation first introduced?

1. Nigeria 
2. Mozambique 
3. Uganda
4. Angola 
5. Senegal

18. In which century did European nations invade the African continent?

1. 15th century 
2. 20th century 
3. 18th century 
4. 9th century 
5. 19th century

19. Who was the first human ancestor to make tools and who had a larger brain than Zinjanthropus?

1. Homo Erectus
2. Homo Sapiens
3. Homo Habillis
4. Australopithecus
5. Primate

20. In what period did man begin to produce more food?

1. The Last Stone Age
2. Early Stone Age
3. Middle Ages of Stone 
4. Ancient Stone Age 
5. 30 million years before Christ

21. Which of the following is the Secretary of the school committee? 

1. Subject teacher. 
2. Discipline teacher. 
3. Village executive.
4. Village chairman.
5. Head Teacher.

22. When did the early Portuguese sailors arrive at the cape of Good Hope?

1. 16th century 
2. 18th century 
3. 15th century 
4. 12th century 
5. 19th century

23. Which countries are permanent members of the UN Security Council? 

1. China, the United States, France and Germany
2. China, the United States, France and the United Kingdom
3. China, the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada
4. Britain, France, Germany and the United States
5. Britain, China, Germany and the United States

24. When was the Commonwealth founded?

1. 1945 
2. 1921 
3. 1955
4. 1919 
5. 1931

25. What treaty reduced the power of the Sultan of Zanzibar in 1890?

1. Berlin Convention 
2. Frere Agreement
3. Treaty of Helgoland 
4. Moresby Agreement
5. Hamerton Convention

26. Who was the first Chair of the African Union?

1. Thabo Mbeki
2. Kwame Nkrumah
3. Haile Selassie
4. Mengistu Haile Mariam
5. Salim Ahmed Salim

SECTION III: GEOGRAPHY

Choose the correct answer and then tick the letter of the correct answer in the special ( OMR ) answer form provided.

27. Which of the following is due to the earth rotating in its axis'?

1. solar Eclipse 
2. Lunar eclipse
3. Night and day 
4. Summer of the year
5. The time difference between night and day

28. Which of the following is the result of a long drought?

1. Floods 
2. Cyclone
3. Earthquake
4. Hunger 
5. Diseases

29. What are the effects of Tourism?

1. The spread of disease
2. Deforestation
3. Decreased rainfall
4. Decreased soil fertility
5. Decrease in wildlife

30. What are living creatures that live in the water?

1. Fish and hippo 
2. Hippo and giraffe 
3. Butterfly and fish
4. Gazelle with a Hippo 
5. Giraffes and frogs

31. The grid lines in the map are read from

1. horizontal lines then vertical
2. latitude lines then longitude.
3. vertical and then horizontal lines.
4. horizontal lines then longitude.
5. vertical lines then latitudes.

32. What is used to define the symbols used in the map?

1. Campus 
2. Measurement 
3. Name of the map
4. Frame 
5. The key

33. When the compass lands, what does its arrow indicate?

1. East 
2. West 
3. North
4. South 
5. Southwest

34. What number is given to the contour line drawn to represent sea level?

1. 20 
2. 5
3. 15
4. 0
5. 4

35. The source of water that can be used to produce salt is

1. rain 
2. river. 
3. springs. 
4. the sea. 
5. pool.

36. What activities contribute to deforestation '?

1. Crop rotation agriculture 
2. Deforestation for charcoal
3. Planting trees cut down 
4. Planting trees in the missing part 
5. Environmental education

37. The act of sending a message from one person to another is called

1. transportation. 
2. tourism. 
3. communication. 
4. globalization. 
5. mobility.

38. What are the benefits of business activities?

1. Increasing GDP 
2. Increased rainfall
3. Reduced conflict 
4. Decrease in refugees 
5. An increase in wildlife

39. What transport equipment is used in the water?

1. Trains, ships and boats 
2. Ships, boats and canoes
3. Motorcycles, buses and ships 
4. Plane, train and bus 
5. Ships, boats and planes

40. The following are the benefits of recycling waste, except

1. people get jobs. 
2. natural resource management.
3. reduces global warming. 
4. increased fertility in the soil.
5. reduce the spread of disease.

 1. A person who controls the behavior of pupils in schools is

1. School committee chairperson
2.  Discipline master
3. Assistant head teacher
4. Academic teacher
5. Subject teacher

2.      Which of the following is the highest tool in decision making in the village government?

1. Village government
2.  Defense and security committee
3. Village general meeting
4. Village executive officer
5. Village development committee

3.      The district chairperson is chosen by

1. District Executive Director
2.  Defense and security committee
3. Minister in the office of the president
4. Ward Executive Officer
5. Ward councilors

4.      Which of the following coins has the picture of the first president of Zanzibar?

1. A Hundred shilling coin
2. Two hundred shilling coin
3.  Fifty shilling coin
4. Ten shilling coin

5.      Which one of the following resources attracts tourists and contributes to the national income?

1. Land
2. Rivers
3. Livestock
4. Minerals
5. Parks

6.The governments responsibility of ensuring leaders integrity involves

1. Giving loans in terms of vehicle to each
2.  Establishing a single party system
3. Establishing public service work rules
4. Transferring corrupt employees
5. Employing of qualified servants

7. What is the difference between customs and traditions

1. Customs change frequently thanTraditions
2. Traditions more change frequently than customs
3. Customs are habits while traditions are actions
4. Customs are habits that can change to become traditions
5. Traditions change more frequently than practices

8. Use of public office for selfish interests is called

1. Handouts
2.  Corruption
3. Patriotism
4. Selfish
5. Entrepreneurship

9.Which of the following countries is among the Commonwealth countries

1. Botswana and Uganda
2. Mozambique and Rwanda              
3. Kenya and the Democratic
4. Malawi and Burundi
5.  Zambia and The Democratic Republic of Congo

10. One of the incidents that go against human rights in Tanzania is

1. Prosecution
2. Cutting and planting trees
3. Prosecution of criminals
4. Dismissal of committed leaders
5. Government supervision collecting taxes

I I . How can citizens be involved in defense and security?

1. Punishing offenders
2. Doing physical exercises
3. Kill criminals offenders
4. Dismissal of unaccountable leaders    
5. Befriending offenders

12. Features of globalization are

1. Decline income          
2. Free market
3. Decline of poverty
4. Reducing of competition in manufacture of weapons
5.  Presence of many products from local industries

13.  The father of your father is

1.  Father
2.  Grandchild
3. Uncle
4. Grandfather
5. Nephew

14.  Which capitalist nation colonized Tanganyika from 1891 to 1918?

1. Germany
2. England 
3. China
4. Portugal 
5. France

15.  Why is Berlin one of the most popular cities in history?

1.  It is the headquarters of the United Nation
2. It is the headquarters of commonwealth countries
3. A business strategic city slave trade
4. It is a French city that led the assimilation policy
5. It is a city where division of Africa by colonialists was held

16.  Powerful capitalist nations that scrambled for Africa were

1.  Britain, Germany, France,Belgium, Italy and Portugal
2. Britain, Germany, France, China,Spain and America
3.  Britain, Germany, France, Japan, Spain and Belgium
4. Britain, Germany France, china and Japan
5.  Britain,   Germany, France,Belgium, Italy and china

17.  The founder of the Britain business company in East Africa (IBEACO) was called

1.  David Livingstone
2. Karl Peters
3. Mungo Park
4. William Macknon 
5.  Seyyid Said

18.  Who was Julius Von Soden?

1. The first British governor in Tanganyika
2. The first German governor in Tanganyika
3. The last German governor inTanganyika
4. The last British governor in Tanganyika
5. The governor who started direct rule in Tanganyika

19.  The archaeologist who discovered the human skull at Olduvai Gorge was called

1. Charles Darwin
2. Zinjanthropus
3. Homo Habilis 
4.  David leakey
5.  Louis Leakey

20.  When did the the ancient man start burning forests to chase animals

1. During iron age period
2. During the Early Stone Age period
3. During the Early Stone Age period
4. During the New Stone Age   period
5. During the Middle Stone Age period

21 Which mode of production involved collective ownership of the major means of production?

1. Slavery
2.  Ethnicity
3. Capitalism      
4. Communalism
5. Socialism

22.  If Juma and Hawa are children of Masanja, who is Hawa to Juma?

1. Niece
2. Cousin
3. Mother-in-law
4. Sister-in-law
5. Sister

23.  How do you call a daughter of your au

1. Niece
2. Cousin
3. Mother on law
4.  In law 
5. Sister

24.  What caused the Maji Maji war?

1. Portuguese took Tanzania into slavery
2. Kinjekitile was annoyed by hostility of the Germans and Arabs
3. Tanzanians were beaten by the British
4. Germans forced people to work in the cotton farms
5. Sultan Seyyid Said persecuted and enslaved Africans

25.  President Julius Kambarage Nyerere and Kwame Nkrumah were

1. Founders of the East African Community
2. Founders of United Nations
3. Founders of community of Nations
4. Founders of Organization of African Union
5. Founders of common wealth

26.  The United Nations organization that deals with education and culture is called

1. WHO
2.  UNICEF
3. UNESCO
4. UNHCR 
5. UNDP

Choose the correct answer from the choices given

27.  During thunderstorm, people are not allowed to

1. Wear red clothes
2. Use umbrellas
3. Open doors and windows
4.  Shelter under trees
5.  Switch off televisions and radios

28.  Which one of the following is a natural disaster?

1. Draught
2. Earthquake
3. Soil erosion
4. Hunger
5. Environmental pollution

29.  Water pollution can be controlled by

1. Poor disposal of chemical wastes
2.  Right disposal of sewage
3. Use of industrial fertilizer
4. Fishing by using poison
5. Washing vehicles in rivers

30.  What is the correct food chain from the following?

1. Gazelle lion Grass
2. cow - antelope -grass
3. grass-lion-antelope
4. antelope-grass-lion
5. lion-antelope-grass

31.  The following are the best ways to preserve the environment, except?

1. Air pollution control
2. Shifting cultivation
3. The control of industrial waste
4. Plating of trees
5. Protection of water sources

32. Which of the following map scales represent a small area on the ground?

1. 1:50
2. 1: 500,000
3. 1:50,000
4. 1:5000
5. 1:500

33.          Fold mountains occur in areas with?

1. Rock layers
2. Volcanic rocks and fire
3. Hot rock
4. Rock variable
5. Volcanic rocks

34.          How many great parts of the atmosphere do we have

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

35.          The following are the components that form the weather except?

1. Rain
2. Humidity
3. Wind
4. Light from the sky
5. Soil

36.          Which one of the following is the main danger of overpopulation?

1.   Decrease criminal cases
2. Increase in employment opportunities
3.  Decrease in capital
4. Decrease in small scale business 
5. Insufficiency in social services

37.          The main problem encountered by East African farmers is

1. Availability of rainfall
2. Unpredictable rainfall
3. Availability of ready markets
4. Inadequate agricultural land
5. Use of industrial fertilizers

38.          The act of buying, selling and exchange of goods is called

1. Investment
2.  Entrepreneurship
3. Trade
4. Capital
5. Wealth

39.          International trade involves

1. Import and export of goods
2. Importation of goods
3. Exportation of goods
4. Currency business
5. Borrowing funds from other countries

40.          Which regions are mainly concerned with transportation using the Indian Ocean?

1. Mwanza, Pemba, Zanzibar and Mtwara
2. Tanga, Mtwara, Kigoma and Pwani
3. Zanzibar, Pemba, Mwanza and Kigoma
4. Kilimanjaro, Kigoma, Tanga and Zanzibar
5. Dar es Salaam, Tanga, Mtwara

1.     The peoples representative in municipal, city, town council meetings is

1. The Ward Executive officer
2. The village chairperson
3. The councilor
4. The Ward education officer
5. The ward secretary

2.     The head of government .activities in the parliament is

1. The speaker of national assembly
2. The minister for legal and constitutional affairs
3. The President
4. The Prime Minister
5. The Attorney General

3.     Who is in-charge of day to day activities of the municipal council?

1. Municipal council chairperson 
2.  Councilor
3. Mayor
4. District Executive Director
5. Municipal Executive Director

4.     It is important to observe one of the following while singing the national anthem:

1. Holding the national flag
2. stand still and attentive
3. Look at the right side
4. raise up the right hand
5. sit down calmly

5.     The symbol which represents workers in the national emblem is

1. Hoe
2. Spear
3. Elephant tusks
4. Uhuru torch
5. .Axe

6.     Pedestrians are advised to walk along the road by

1. Using the right side
2. Using the left side 
3.  Looking at the right and left side of the road 
4. Holding each others hands
5. Looking at the traffic lights only

7.     Advantages of defense and security in schools include 

1. To increase the number of pupils enrolment 
2. To ensure peaceful and orderly learning environment 
3. To ensure teachers and students arrive at school on time
4. To broaden the scope of democracy in school
   
5. To facilitate the construction of classrooms and teachers houses.
   

8.     Good governance    can be  strenthened in schools through the following ways; 

1. students to elect their leaders
2. students to know income and expenditure of the school
3. student leaders to have final say on any issue
4. student leaders to respect the views of their fellow students
5. students to accept advice from their teachers

9. which among the following set represents registered political parties in Tanzania?

1. CCM, CHADEMA, TAMWA
   
2. CCM, CHADEMA, LHRC
3. CHADEMA, CCM, NCCR
4. CHADEMA, MEWATA, TAMWA
5. MEWATA, CCM, TAMWA

10. The main objective of introducing multi-party system in Tanzania is;

1. attract investors from outside the country
   
2. to broaden and strengthen democracy
3. to increase the number of political parties
4. to implement investor conditions
5. to from a government of national unity.

11. Which of the following traditions can spread HIV/AIDS?

1. Traditional dances
   
2. food taboos
3. bearing  many children
4. widow inheritance
5. bride price.

12. how many groups of natural vegetation are there?

1. three
   
2. four
3. two
4. five
5. six

13. the main objective of constitutional changes of 1962 in Tanzania were?

1. To from a government of national unity
   
2. to form a federal government
3. to form a local government
4. to form a republic government
5. to form a transition government

14. In which year was the African Union Established?

1. 2002
   
2. 2001
3. 1963
4. 1945
5. 1999

15. An extended family is closely related to a special group known as

1. Tribe
2. Society
3. Lineage
4. Neighbour
5. Village

16. The Ubugabire feudal system is based on the ownership of

1. Cattle
2. lndustrial
3. Land
4. Migrant labourers
5.  Slaves

17. The earliest system of which a society owned all major means of production commonly was called

1. Feudalism
2.  Communism
3. Socialism
4. Friendship
5. Communalism

1. Moresby
2. Hamerton
3. Berlin 
4. Heligoland
5. Frere

19.The total ways of life of human beings is called

1. History
2. Culture
3. Customs
4. Democracy
5. Traditions

20.Globalization has changed the world to be like a

1. Country
2. District 
3. Ba11
4. Vi11age
5. Ward

21.The United Nations was founded in

1. 1955 
2. 1945
3. 1995
4. 1885 
5. 1950

22. The first Portuguese to reach the Southern part of Africa was called

1.  King Henry
2.  Bartholomew Diaz 
3. Vasco da Gama
4.  David Livingstone
5.  Cecil Rhodes

23.   One of the reasons for the abolition of slave trade was 

1.  Europeans sympathy over slaves torture 
2. The Africans fought for their independence
3. TO get markets for European manufactured goods
4. The Europeans caring for the equality of all people 
5. Weakness of the slave from Africa

24.  Major groups of agents of colonialism which came to Tanganyika and Zanzibar were

1. Soldiers, Administrators and Traders 
2.  Missionaries, Journalists and Traders
3.  Explorers, Administrators and Traders
4. Journalists, Explorers and Soldiers
5. Explorers, Missionaries and Traders

25.    The 1890 treaty which divided East Africa to the Germans and British was known as

1. Hamerton treaty
2. Heligoland treaty
3. Moresby treaty
4. East African treaty
5. Frere

26.Some of the French colonies in Africa were

1. Togo and Morocco
2. Senegal and Ghana
3. Nigeria and Tunisia        
4. Senegal and Morocco 
5.  Angola and Tunisia

27.The Bunyoro leader who organized subjects to fight the British in Uganda was

1. Kabaka Mwanga
2.  Kabalega
3. Lobengula
4. Lewanika
5. Samori Toure

28.      The Arusha Declaration emphasized that development  of the country must be on the basis of

1. Dependency and aids
2. International trade
3. Socialism and self-reliance
4. Single party and democracy
5. Privatization and investments

29.      Tanzania adopted Multipartism for the second time in the year

1. 1995 
2. 1992
3. 1963
4. 1985
5. 1965

30.      What was the advantage of the single party system?

1. It makes some African leaders to become dictators
2. lt enables citizens to have freedom of speech 
3. It allows more people to participate in political activities
4. It reduces conflicts due to ideological differences
5.  It enables the people criticize their government anytime

31.      Which one is not true about the characteristics of education in Tanzania before independence?

1. It was given to all people
2. It discriminated girls
3. It was based on classes 
4. It was more theoretical than practical
5. It was given on religious basis

32. The re-introduction of multiparty system in Tanzania was proposed by

1. Kisanga Commission
2. Nyalali Commission
3. Makweta Commission
4. Karume Commission
5. Warioba Commission

SECTION C: GEOGRAPHY

33.       Environment is

1. Living things and non-living organisms 
2.  Living organisms, houses and water
3. All things that surround human being
4. Land, buildings and oceans
5. Plants, domestic animals and houses

34.       The correct use of grid lines on the map is

1. To find places
2. To show East direction
3. To calculate time
4. To show North direction

35.       The main source of the solar system is

1.  earth
2. planet
3. sun
4. moon
5.  star

36.       The following are sources of water except

1. wells
2. springs
3. rivers
4.  water taps
5.  lakes        

37.       Air pollution in settlement  areas can be controlled by;

1.  the use of toilets
2.  burning of wastes 
3. disposing sewage in the streets
4. boiling drinking water 
5.  reducing the use of plastic bags

38.   A pass is an area in land surface that shows

1. an area with the rift valley
2. an area with block mountains
3. the mountain summits
4. a flat landscape 
5. a gap between two mountain ranges

39. Find the actual distance in kilometer between point R and S if the map distance is 15cm and map scale is 1:100,000

1. 50 km
2.  B.0.15 km
3. 100,000 km
4.  7.5 km
5. 15 km

40. The regions that grows bananas in Tanzania are;

1. Kagera, Kilimanjaro, and Mbeya
   
2. Mbeya, Kagera, and Lindi
3. Kagera, Singida, and Shinyanga
4. Arusha, Morogoro, Shinyanga
5. Singida, Lindi, and Kagera.

41. The rainfall average of 500mm per year, high temperature, range of 28⁰ - 39⁰ during the day and very high cold conditions at night is the characteristics of;

1. tropical climate
2. desert climate
3. semi desert
4. equitorial climate
5. mediterranean.

Study the following photograph carefully and then answer the questions that follows;

42.          The major economic which can take place in the area is

1. Agriculture
2. livestock keeping
3. fishing
4. tourism
5. industries

43.          One of the benefits animals seen on the photograph is

1.  increase of the number wild animals
2.  environmental conservation
3. increase of national income
4. increase of forests
5. increase of rainfall

44.Which of the disasters is caused by human beings?

1. War
2. drought
3. volcanic eruptions
4. earthquake
5. cyclone

45. Sisal, tea and coffee are

1. Food crops
2. commercial crops
3. leguminous plants 
4. seasonal crops
5. export crops

46.Ranch is an area reserved for

1. Crop cultivation
2. cattle slaughtering
3.  cattle keeping
4. cattle dipping
5. growing grasses

47.  In Africa, sheep rearing is mostly done in

1. Namibia
2.  Tanzania
3.  South Africa
4.  Lesotho
5. Botswana

48.  Unsustainable fishing is conducted by using;

1. traps
   
2. big ships
   
3. small net squares
   
4. lines
   
5. big net squares

49.          Which mineral is found in Tanzania only?

1.  Gold
2. uraniufn
3. diamond
4.  tanzanite              
5. coal

50. Movement of people and goods from one location to another is known as

1. Transportation
2. tourism
3. trade
4. communication
5. migration

Choose the correct answer and write its letter beside the question on the answer sheet.

1.  The ward councilor is elected by:

1. All member of the ruling party. 
2. Ward General Assembly
3. Citizens living in the respective ward
4. Village general assembly
5. Village council

2.  Ward development committee consists of the following leaders, except: 

1.  Ward councilor 
2. Ward executive officer
3. Special seats councilor
4. Ward Education Coordinator
5. Ward secretary

3. Representative of the President in a region is: 

1. Regional Administrative Secretary
2. Municipal Executive Director                 
3. Regional Commissioner
4. Regional Executive Director
5. Regional Police Commander

4.   A motto of Tanzania found on the national Coat of Arms is:

1.  Freedom and Development
2. Freedom and Work
3. Freedom and Unity
4. Freedom and Peace          
5. Freedom and security

5.     How many stanzas does the National anthem of Tanzania have?

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

6. The things that every person deserves regardless of tribe, Nationality and gender are called; 

1. Good governance
2. Human Rights
3. Rule of Law
4. Democracy
5. Gender equality

7. Participation of pupils in the election of their leaders in a school strengthens:

1. Constitutional leadership at school
2.  Leadership of the Head of the school
3. Bureaucracy at school
4. Security at school
5.  Good governance at the school.

8.The Human Rights and Good Governance Committee in Tanzania was established in the year.... ... 

1. 2005
2. 1995
3. 1992
4. 2001
5. 1977

9. Chairman of the Defence and Security Committee at Regional level is:

1. Regional Police Commander
2.  Regional Administrative Secretary
3. Regional Security Officer
4.  Regional Investigation Officer
5. Regional Commissioner

10.The importance of Zebra Crossing Sign is;

1. To reduce congestion of Carson the road.
2. To enable the disabled people to cross the road safely
3. To enable the pedestrians to cross the road safely.
4. To give warning of the presence of livestock near the road.
5. To give warning about pres ence of railway near the road.

11.        The back bone of the Economy of Tanzania is: 

1. Agriculture
2. Entrepreneurship
3. Trade
4. Globalization
5.  Minerals

12.The totality mans everyday life is called 

1. Tradition
2. Custom
3. Arts
4. Culture
5. Wooks

13.Speaker of the Assembly of the United Republic of Tanzania is elected by 

1. The citizens
2. Members of the Parliament
3. Ministers
4. Councellors
5. Chief justice

14.Parmanent members of the security council of the united nations Organization are:

1. USA Britain France, Russia, and China
2. USA, Britain , German , Rus sia and China
3. USA, Britain , France, Russia and Italy
4. USA , Britain , Russia, Canada and German
5. USA, Britain, Russia, Japan and Germany

15.A source of a family is :

1. Grand father and Grand Mother        
2. Father and Mother
3. Aunt and Uncle
4. Children and Parent
5. Brother and Sister

16. A top leader of a school is known as :

1. Assistant Head teacher
2. Academics teacher
3. Head prefect
4. Head teacher
5. Discipline teacher

17. What is the advantage of disdivision of labour in a family?

1. It weakens the family
2. It encourages divisions
3.  It causes dictatorship
4. It brings developments
5. It causes conflicts

18.1n which age was fire discovered?

1.  Early stone age
2. Middle stone age
3.  Iron stone age
4.  Late stone age
5. Industrial age

19.   Rock paintings of animals and people started during:

1. Iron age
2. Middle Stone Age
3. Early Stone Age
4. Late Stone Age
5. Old Stone Age

20.   The remains of Zinjanthropus that were found in the Olduvai Gorge were discovered by:

1. David Livingstone
2. Fredrick Lugard
3. Lous Leakey
4. Carl Peters
5. Charles Darwin

21.   Uvinza is well known in Tanzania due to production of:

1. Coal
2. Copper
3. Iron
4. Salt
5. Gold

22.   What were the commodities that were brought in East Africa by the foreigners from Indone sia and China as from the 5^th C?

1. Iron, tortoise shells and Gold
2. Clothes, beads and domestic vessels
3.  Beads and Gold
4. Beads, fire arms and Ivory 
5.  Gun powder, clothes wool clothes and leopard skins.

23.   Three East Africa tribes that participated in the Long Distance Trade before colonialism were:

1. The Hehe, Nyamwezi and Turkana
2. The Karamajong, Sukuma and Pokot
3. The Maasai, Yao and Sukuma
4. The Yao, Nyamwezi and
5. The Yao, Nyamwezi and Kamba

24.   The first treaty that was signed in 1822 to abolish slave trade in Tanganyika and Zanzibar was called.

1. The Morseby Treaty 
2. The Frere Treaty
3. The Heligoland Treaty
4. The Harmaton Treaty
5. The Berlin Conference            

25.   The Majimaji war was caused by;

1. Magic water water from the Rufiji
2. Lust of the witch doctors
3. Exploitation done by the Germans
4. Cruelty of the Matumbi of Songea
5. Testing of local weapons

26.   Which was the first group of the fore runners of colonialism to arrive in Tanganyika

1. Missionaries
2. Traders
3. Settlers
4. Explores
5. Sailors

27.   Tanganylka achieved her independence through: 

1.  Barley of gun
2. Guerrilla warfare
3.  False treaties
4. Constitutional means
5.  Veto vote        

28.   How many multiparty elections have ever taken place in Tanzania since the Nyalali Commission?

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

29.   The First President of Tanganyika before Union was; 

1. Abeid Karume
2. Benjamin Mkapa
3. Jakaya Kikwete
4. Julius Nyerere
5. Rashid Kawawa

30.   Founders of the Organization of Africa Union were 

1. Free states of Central Africa
2. Free states of Africa
3. Free states of Northern Africa
4. Free states of Western Africa
5. Free states of South Africa

31.   Up to 1914 the states that were free in the continent of Africa were:

1. Tanganyika and Zanzibar
2. Ethiopia and Liberia
3. Ghana and Egypt
4. Somalia and Djibout    
5. South Africa and Rwanda

32.   A voluntary Organization of Free States which formerly were under British colonialism is known as: 

1. The commonwealth
2. United Nations            
3. Developing countries
4. African union
5. International community

SECTION C: GEOGRAPHY

33.Identify two things that are found in the home surroundings:

1. Beds and desks
2. Classes and library
3. Beds and cooking vessels
4. Flags poles and Beds
5. Playing grounds and classes

34.People who are living along the shores of Oceans and lakes normally deal with;

1. Agriculture
2. Fishing
3. Lumbering
4. Livestock keeping
5. Transportation

35.Which one among the following is a characteristic of maps?

1. Showing all sides of the item
2. Length of the item is shown
3. The structure of the item
4. Actual colour of the item is seen
5. Top view of the item is seen

36.  National parks that are found in Tanzania are:

1. Serengeti, Ruaha and Mikumi
2. Tarangire, Katavi and Ngorongoro 
3.  Serengeti, Manyara and Ngorongoro
4.  selous, serengeti, and mikumi,
5. Mkomazi, selous and ngorongoro

37.  Which one among the following hazards is caused by both natural and Human factors

1. Huricane
2. Volcanic eruption
3. Bom blast
4. Fire
5. war

38. Pyrethrum is used for;

1. making perfumes
2. making insecticides
3. making cosmetics
4. making oils
5. making decorations

39. Fishing which is unstustainable leads to the following; except?

1. Death of people
2. death of fish
3. Environmental pollution
4. Poverty
5. Richness

Study the photograph below and answer questions 40,41,42 and 43.

40. Name the crop shown on the photograph

1. Maize
2. Rice
3. Sisal
4. Wheat
5. Millet

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIANATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVING EXAMINATION

03E SOCIAL STUDIES

Time: 1:30 Hours Thursday, 10^th September 2015 a.m.

Instructions

1. This paper consists of fifty (50) questions in sections A, B and C.

2. Answer all the questions in each section.

3. Read all the given instructions in the special answer sheet (OMR) and fill in all the required information.

4. Write your Examination Number and then shade the digits of the number in the respective place in your answer sheet.

5. Shade the letter of the correct answer for each question in the answer sheet provided, for example, if the correct answer is A shade as follows:

6. If you have to change your answer, you must rub out the shading very neatly before shading the new one. Use a clean rubber.

7. Use HB pencil only.

8. Cellular phones are not allowed in the examination room.

SECTION A: CIVICS

Choose the correct answer and shade its letter besides the question number in the answer sheet provided.

1. The chairman of the ward development meeting is

1. the Ward Councillor 
2. the Extension Services Officer
3. the Ward Social Welfare Officer 
4. the Ward Education Officer
5. the Ward Executive Officer

2. The District, Town, Municipal and City Councils fall under

1. the Parliament of Tanzania 
2. the Local Government
3. the Central Government 
4. elected Members of Parliament
5. The ruling party

3. The responsibility of making bylaws in a District Council is vested to

1. District Commissioner
2. District legal and Security officer
3. Executive Director of the District council
4. the Full Council
5. Members of the Parliament of the District concerned

4. Which of the following symbol is found in the President’s flag?

1. Hammer.
2. Elephant tusks.
3. The national emblem. 
4. The map of Tanzania.
5. The map of Africa.

5. The symbol which represent natural resources in the National emblem is

1. the Kilimanjaro mountain 
2. the spear 
3. clove 
4. elephant tusk 
5. the sea waves.

6. It is important for eligible voters to take part in the election of the President and Members of Parliament because

1. it is a peaceful way of changing State leadership 
2. it is the only way to strengthen globalization
3. it is the principle of strengthening solidarity
4. it is the principle of multiparty system
5. it is the only way to effect constitutional changes.

7. Observing the law, human rights, truth and transparency, and freedom of the mass media are principles of

1. bureaucracy 
2. rule of law 
3. African socialism
4. representative democracy 
5. good governance.

8. WHich among the following represents the groups which deals with Women rights in Tanzania?

1. UWT, TAWLA and TAMWA.
2. TAMWA, TGNP and TAWLA.
3. MEWATA, TGNP and TAWLA.
4. UWT, TGNP and TAMWA.
5. MEWATA, TGNP and UWT.

9. The responsibility of protecting citizens and their property in Tanzania is within the hands of

1. Tanzania Peoples Defence Force
2. The Tanzania Intelligence and Security Services
3. Tanzania Prisons Services
4. The Peoples Militia Forces
5. The Police Force.

10. The Tanzania Peoples Defence Forces (TPDF) was established in

1. 1961 
2.  1962.
3.  1964.
4.  1963. 
5. 1965.

11. It is important for Tanzania to promote Kiswahili language because

1.  it is spoken by many people in East Africa
2.  it is a language of communication in the United Nations
3.  it is a medium of instructions in schools
4.  it unifies Tanzanians
5.  it is a language of communication of the Parliament in Tanzania.

12. There are three types of Economic planning which are

1.  ten, fifteen and twenty five years plan
2.  National, Regional and District plan
3.  agriculture, business and industrial plans
4.  long, short and emergency plans 
5.  short, medium and long term plans.

13. One of the negative effects of globalization to Tanzania is

1.  an increase of foreigners in the country
2.  erosion of moral values in the society
3.  increased enmity among political parties
4.  increased freedom of the mass media
5.  increased application of information technology.

14. Rule of law means that the

1.  citizens take the law into their own hands
2.  police punish law breakers
3.  law takes its course
4.  judiciary arrest law breakers
5.  powers of the Judiciary to make law. 

SECTION B: HISTORY

Choose the correct answer and shade its letter besides the question number in the answer sheet.

15.A family comprises

1. friends, children and relatives
2. father, mother and children
3. neighbours, relatives and children
4. neighbours, children and friends
5. father, mother and neighbours.

16.The basic needs of a family include

1. food, shelter and cars
2. food, clothing and television
3. clothing, shelter and food
4. food, shelter and television
5. clothes, food and cars

17. The early man domesticated crops and animals during the

1. Middle Stone Age 
2.  New Stone Age 
3.  Early Stone Age
4.  Iron Age
5. E Bronze Age.

18. The cave paintings at Kondoa Irangi are believed to be drawn during the

1.  Old Stone Age 
2.  Middle Stone Age
3.  New Stone Age 
4.  Iron age
5.  Discovery of fire.

19. The treaty which closed the Zanzibar slave market was signed in

1.  1822 
2.  1845 
3.  1885 
4.  1884
5.  1873.

20. One of the advantages of commercial contacts between Tanganyika and the foreigners was the

1.  growth of the East Africa coastal city states such as Kilwa and Lagos
2.  expansion of East Africa states like Buganda and Songhai
3.  availability of goods which were not domestically produced 
4.  importation of weapons in Tanzania 
5.  abolition of slave trade.

21. Who was the first German governor in Tanganyika?

1.  Julius Von Soden.
2.  Albert Von Rechenberg.
3.  Herman Von Wissman. 
4.  Friedrich Von Schele.
5.  Carl Peters.

22. The founder of indirect rule policy in Africa was

1.  Horace Byatt 
2.  Friedrick Lugard 
3.  Richard Turnbull 
4.  Donald Cameroon
5.  Edward Twinning.

23. The Berlin conference of 1884-1885 was called by

1.  Carl Peters 
2.  Johann Krapf 
3.  Henry Stanley 
4.  David Livingstone
5.  Otto Von Bismarck.

24. The union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar took place in

1.  1964 
2.  1961 
3.  1962 
4.  1977 
5.  1963.

25. The Arusha Declaration aimed at

1.  improving the rich peoples’ living standard in the villages
2.  confiscating and distributing Europeans’ wealth to the poor
3.  reducing income inequalities among the citizens
4.  stopping racism in the country
5.  maintaining peace in neighboring countries.

26. Which of the following countries achieved her independence through armed struggle?

1.  Zimbabwe. 
2.  Tanganyika. 
3.  Ghana. 
4.  Malawi. 
5.  Zambia.

27. One of the objectives for the establishment of UNO was to

1.  unite the developing countries 
2.  bring unity among Africans
3.  fight neo-colonialism 
4.  maintain peace
5.  produce modern weapons.

28. Katanga was a famous town in the production of

1.  gold 
2.  copper 
3.  mica 
4.  diamond 
5.  petrol.

29. Before the British rule, Zanzibar was ruled by the

1.  Chancellor 
2.  Governor 
3.  Queen 
4.  Sultan 
5.  Chief.

30. The German East African company failed to administer Tanganyika due to 

1.  the arrival of the Portuguese 
2.  resistances from the Africans
3.  presence of god infrastructure 
4.  bogus treaties
5.  the departure of the British.

31. The search for the sea route to India was sponsored by

1.  Vasco Da Gama 
2.  Bartholomew Diaz 
3.  Cecil Rhodes 
4.  King Henry 
5.  Henry Stanley.

32. The major slave market in East Africa was in

1.  Zanzibar 
2.  Mombasa 
3.  Kilwa 
4.  Bagamoyo 
5.  Nairobi.

SECTION C: GEOGRAPHY

Choose the correct answer and shade its letter besides the question number in your answer sheet.

33. Japan is more capable of conducting trade than Tanzania because it has

1.  a large population 
2.  a large commercial area 
3.  many business schools 
4.  more advanced technology
5.  many traders.

34. A cross section from a map shows

1.  crops and environment 
2.  relief of the land
3.  environment of the area concerned 
4.  weather condition
5.  human settlements and their economic activities

35. The highest mountain in Africa continent is

1. Drakensburg 
2.  Everest 
3.  Atlas 
4.  Kenya
5.  Kilimanjaro.

36. One of the following is the quality of a photograph

1.  its actual height is seen
2.  all of its parts are seen
3.  the image can be reduced or increased
4.  the natural colour of an object is not seen
5.  the colour of a photography cannot be changed

37. The increase of the volume of ocean water due to snow melting at the northern and southern poles may cause

1. Drowning of fishermen
2. Disruption of coastal areas
3. Shortage of fish
4. El nino
5. Occurrence of tsunami.

38. If it is 06:00 pm in Tanzania which is 45° East, what will the time be in Rwanda which lies at 30° East?

1. 07: 00Pm
2. 08:00Pm
3. 05:00Pm
4. 06:00Pm
5. 04:00Pm

39. Which one of the following is the effect of volcanic eruption?

1.  Destruction of infrastructures. 
2.  Reduction of farmland.
3.  Increase of skin diseases. 
4.  Increase of El nino.
5. Increase of drought.

40. Which country is famous for ship manufacturing in the World?

1.  Russia. 
2.  United Kingdom. 
3. Japan
4. France. 
5.  Canada.

41.The direction of a place on the map is determined by using 

1. Compass 
2. Margins 
3. Scale 
4. Key
5. Title

42.Indian ocean is found in which direction of Tanzania?

1. South. 
2.  North. 
3.  West
4.  East. 
5.  South west.

43. The vegetation which affects the environment of Lake Victoria is

1.  Tall grass 
2.  Shrubs 
3.  Mangrove
4.  Thorns 
5.  Hyacinth.

44. The vegetation found in equatorial region is

1.  savannah vegetation 
2.  shrubs with tall grass 
3.  dense forest 
4.  dense forest and short grass
5.  shrubs and short grass.

45. The deepest lake in East Africa is

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

46. The essential of a map which is used to show the relationship between the map distance and the ground distance is called

1.  Scale 
2.  Compass 
3.  Key
4.  Margin 
5.  Title.

47. Which of the following energy sources can cause environmental degradation?

1. Solar. 
2. Wind. 
3.  Water.
4.  Charcoal. 
5.  Dung.

48. What does the modern animal husbandry consider? 

1. Culture of the society.
2.  Quality of animals and their products.
3.  Presence of abundant land.
4.  Natural pasturing areas for feeding animals.
5.  Weather condition.

49. Seasons of the year occur due to

1.  lunar eclipse
2. revolution of the moon around the earth
3.  revolution of the earth around the sun 
4. solar eclipse
5. increase of temperature.

50. Which regions have large tea farms?

1. Coast and Iringa.
2. Ruvuma and Morogoro.
3. Morogoro and Iringa.
4. Kilimanjaro and Mbeya.
5. Mbeya and Iringa.

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIANATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVING EXAMINATION

03E SOCIAL STUDIES

Time: 1:30 Hours Thursday, 11^thSeptember 2014 a.m.

Instructions

1. This paper consists of fifty (50) questions in sections A, B and C.
2. Answer all the questions in each section.
3. Read all the given instructions in the special answer sheet (OMR) and fill in all the required information.
4. Write your Examination Number and then shade the digits of the number in the respective place in your answer sheet.
5. Shade the letter of the correct answer for each question in the answer sheet provided, for example, if the correct answer is A shade as follows:
6. 
7. If you have to change your answer, you must rub out the shading very neatly before shading the new one. Use a clean rubber.
8. Use HB pencilonly.
9. Cellular phones are not allowed in the examination room.

SECTION A: CIVICS

Choose the correct answer and shade its letter besides the question number in your answer sheet.

1. The role of the School Committee is to

1. supervise academic development of the school
2. provide counselling on AIDS infection
3. approve the appointment of teachers
4. oversee teachers discipline
5. supervise construction and development of the school.

2.The sources of Local Government revenue are

1. head tax and property tax
2. subsidy, taxes and other contributions
3. land tax and property tax 
4. levies on natural resources products
5.  levies on business licences.

3. In the administrative structure of Local Government, the District or Municipal Council is lead by

1. The Ruling party 
2.  The Executive Director
3.  The District Commissioner 
4.  The Full Council
5.  The District Administrative Secretary.

4. The black colour in our National flag represents

1. Vegetation 
2.  Minerals 
3.  People 
4. Land 
5.  Game reserve

5. The National Emblem symbolizes

1. unity, freedom, ability and sovereignty of the nation
2. freedom, unity and resources of the nation
3. ability, freedom, natural vegetation and sovereignty of the nation 
4.  freedom, unity and sovereignty of the nation 
5. freedom and unity.

6. The major objective of allowing multiparty system in Tanzania is to

1. fulfil development partners’ conditions
2. protect the rights of special groups in the society
3. attract foreign investors 
4. fulfil United Nations directives 
5. broaden democracy.

7. An organ which is empowered to supervise the election of the President, Members of

Parliament and Councillors in Tanzania is the

1. Police Force 
2.  National Electoral Commission 
3.  High Court 
4.  Office of the Registrar of Political Parties
5.  Office of the Prime Minister.

8. The rights to own property falls under which category of human rights?

1. Social and Economic. 
2.  Political and Economic.
3.  Constitutional and Political. 
4.  Social and Political.
5.  Social and Cultural.

9. Defence and security of our Nation is the responsibility of

1. the Defence force
2. the Tanzania Intelligence and Security Services
3. the Police force
4. the Peoples Militia Forces 
5. every citizen.

10. One of the functions of the Peoples’ Militia force is to 

1.  arrest wrongdoers and take them to the Police station
2. punish lawbreakers in urban areas
3. prevent fire disasters in urban areas 
4.  collect development levy in urban areas 
5. prevent and combat corruption.

11. Globalization is a system which emphasize on the presence of 

1.  information and communication technology in developing countries
2. equal rights to all people in the world
3. many Political Parties in developing countries
4. free trade among Nations
5. the informal sector in developing countries.

12. What is the meaning of Entrepreneurship?

1. A business with big profit. 
2. Investment in a project or business.
3.  Small business. 
4.  The informal sector.
5.  Bravery in property ownership.

13. The weaknesses of the United Nations (UNO) include

1. inability to prevent the spread of globalization
2. Africans have never held any high ranking position in the United Nations
3. few members have the privilege of veto powers
4. the failure to approve the Declaration on Human rights
5. the exclusion of African countries in the Security Councils meetings.

14. The Chief Justice of Tanzania is appointed by the

1. Parliament 
2. Prime Minister 
3.  President
4. Vice President
5. Attorney General.

SECTION B: HISTORY

Choose the correct answer and shade its letter besides the question number in your answer sheet.

15. In which century did the Asian traders arrive in Tanganyika?

1. 15^th century. 
2.  19^th century. 
3.  8^th century. 
4.  9^th century. 
5.  12^th century.

16. One of the duties of the clan head before colonialism was to

1. settle disputes 
2.  sign treaties with the colonialists
3.  increase the size of their herds
4.  build houses
5. establish socialist villages

17. The conference which partitioned Africa was held in

1. Berlin 
2.  London 
3.  Rome 
4. Paris 
5. New York.

24. An institution which dealt with Labour recruitment in Tanganyika was called

1.  MANAMBA 
2.  TFL 
3.  TAA 
4.  JUWATA 
5.  SILABU 

26. Industrial Revolution in Europe took place between the following centuries

1.  16 and 17 
2.  15 and 16 
3.  17 and 18 
4.  18 and 19 
5. 15 and 20.

27. The East African societies which resisted the colonialists through war include the

1. Nandi and Hehe
2. Sangu and Bena
3. Ha and Kamba
4. Ganda and Bena
5. Bena and Pare.

29. The crops which were brought by the Portuguese to Tanganyika include

1. cassava and coffee 
2. coffee and cloves 
3. maize and cassava 
4. sisal and cassava
5. cashew nuts and coconuts.

30. European nations which scrambled for the river Nile were

1. France and Belgium 
2. Britain and Germany 
3. France and Portugal 
4. Britain and France 
5. Belgium and Portugal.

31. The struggle for independence in Africa started after the

1. formation of the African Union 
2. collapse of the Soviet Union
3. second World War 
4. abolition of slave trade
5. introduction of multiparty system in Africa.

32. The scientist who explained the evolution of man was

1. Mary Leakey 
2. Charles Darwin 
3. Louis Leakey 
4. Richard Leakey 
5. John Speke.

SECTION C: GEOGRAPHY

Choose the correct answer and shade its letter besides the question number in your answer sheet.

33. When the sun is in the southern hemisphere where does the wind blow from?

1. South. 
2. West. 
3. East. 
4. North.
5. North East.

34. How can the number of people in a certain area be obtained?

1. Counting the number of births. 
2.  By counting the deceased.
3. Counting refugees. 
4.  Evaluating the size of the area.
5.  Conducting census.

35. One of the effects of the rapid population increase in Tanzania is the

1. increase of tribal wars 
2. increase of malaria
3.  inadequacy of social services 
4.  decrease of the area of the country 
5.  failure to get enough educated people.

36. The rainwater can be harvested and preserved for various uses by using

1. buckets and pipes 
2. bottles and basins 
3. wells and bottles 
4. wells and tanks 
5. buckets and bottles.

37. Study the following map then answer the question that follows:

Calculate the area covered with dots in square kilometers if the scale is 1:100000

1. 10.5 km² 
2.  20.05 km² 
3.  15 km² 
4.  15.5 km²
5.  20.5 km² .

38. A photograph which depicts dense forest and crops like palms might have been taken from

1. Equatorial climate 
2. Tropical climate 
3.  Monsoon climate 
4.  Mediterranean climate 
5.  Cold climate.

40. Study the following contour map then answer the question that follows:

What is the name of the landform represented by the letter A?

1. Spur. 
2.  Highland. 
3.  Valley. 
4.  Hill peak. 
5.  Saddle.

41. Hygrometer is an instrument which is used to measure

1. Temperature 
2.  Rainfall 
3.  Humidity 
4.  Wind 
5.  Sunshine.

42. The modern and fastest way through which people communicate is

1. telex 
2.  phones 
3.  letters 
4.  television 
5.  radio.

43. What is the time difference in every longitude as the earth spins around its axis?

1. 14 minutes 
2.  15 minutes 
3.  1 hour 
4.  10 minutes 
5.  4 minutes.

44. The mineral which is the source of nuclear energy is

1. coal 
2. uranium 
3. copper 
4. diamond
5. gold.

45. The essential of a map which is used to elaborate different signs on a map is called

1. key 
2. margin 
3. compass
4.  scale 
5. title.

46. One of the following ways prevents the increase of global warming: 

1.  carbon dioxide gas produced in industries
2. the increase of carbon dioxide through breathing out of animals
3. utilization of environmental friendly energy 
4.  burning of bushes, forests and grass 
5.  cutting down trees for getting farmland.

47. During the night the sea temperature becomes higher than the land temperature due to the fact that

1. the sea gains heat faster than the land
2. the sea loses heat faster than the land
3. the land breeze increases the sea temperature 
4.  the sea breeze decreases the land temperature 
5.  the land loses heat faster than the sea.

48. Mangrove is the type of vegetation found along the

1. rivers 
2.  lakes 
3.  oceans 
4.  dams 
5.  wells.

49. Latitude, altitude and the distance from the sea are factors that influence

1. solar system 
2.  climatic condition 
3.  ocean currents 
4.  weather condition 
5.  economic activities.

50. It is very easy to prove that the world is spherical by looking at

1. the shape of the globe 
2.  the eclipse of the sun
3.  the high and the low tides
4.  the overhead sun
5.  the eclipse of the moon.

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIANATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVING EXAMINATION

03E SOCIAL STUDIES

Time: 1:30 Hours Thursday, 12^th September 2013 a.m.

Instructions

1. This paper consists of fifty (50) questions in sections A, B and C.

2. Answer all the questions in each section.

3. Read all the given instructions in the special answer sheet (OMR) and fill in all the required information.

4. Write your Examination Number and then shade the digits of the number in the respective place in your answer sheet.

5. Shade the letter of the correct answer for each question in the answer sheet provided, for example, if the correct answer is A shade as follows:

6. If you have to change your answer, you must rub out the shading very neatly before shading the new one. Use a clean rubber.

7. Use HB pencil only.

8. Cellular phones are not allowed in the examination room.

SECTION A: CIVICS

Choose the correct answer and shade its letter besides the question number in your answer sheet.

1. The responsibilities of a student leader in school include to

1.  supervise academic progress in school
2.  prepare students progress reports
3.  create a link between students and teachers
4.  oversee teachers discipline
5.  punish students who break school rules.

2. The election of the Village Government Chairperson is held after every __________ years.

1.  four 
2.  two 
3.  five 
4.  three
5.  six.

3. The major objective of establishing local governments in Tanzania is to

1.  strengthen democracy 
2.  collect development levy 
3.  strengthen community policing 
4.  improve cleanliness in town 
5.  increase employment.

4. How many colours are in the National flag?

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

5. Which organ is empowered to issue bank notes and coins in Tanzania? 

1.  The Ministry of Finance.
2.  The World Bank.
3.  The Bank of Tanzania. 
4.  The Tanzania Investment Bank.
5.  Ministry of Home Affairs.

6. One of the activities of the National Electoral Commission is to

1.  criticize the ruling party 
2.  elect Members of the Parliament
3.  register Political Parties 
4.  appoint the Speaker
5.  supervise counting of votes.

7. The governing system used in Tanzania is

1.  Dictatorship
2.  Democratic 
3.  Imperialist 
4.  Revolutionary 
5.  Fascism.

8. When was the Secretariat of Public Leaders Ethics established?

1.  2000. 
2.  1992. 
3.  1996. 
4.  1977. 
5.  2005.

9. The advantages of cooperation between the school and the community around the school include

1.  strengthening of the school defense and security
2.  an increase in children enrollment in school
3.  an increased job opportunities to the community around the school 
4. increased trading activities around the school area 
5. many teachers are able to rent houses near the school.

11. Free market economy, democratic competitive politics and the development of information and communication technology are indicators of

1.  entrepreneurship 
2.  good governance 
3.  rule of law 
4.  globalization 
5.  human rights.

12. Which type of mineral was discovered in large quantity in Tanzania in the year 2007?

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

13. The agreement for the establishment of the United Nations Organization took place in

1.  New York 
2.  San Francisco 
3.  San Diego 
4.  Washington 
5.  Los Angeles.

14. The organ which is responsible for the assurance of citizens rights is

1.  Police 
2.  Prison
3.  The Court 
4.  Tanzania People Defense Force
5.  The Parliament.

SECTION B: HISTORY

Choose the correct answer and shade its letter besides the question number in your answer sheet.

15. Who is responsible for keeping security of a family?

1. Father and children. 
2.  Father, relatives and friends.
3.  Children, mother and a neighbor. 
4.  Everyone in the family.
5.  Children, relatives and friends.

16. The Prime Minister of Buganda Kingdom was known as

1.  Kabaka 
2.  Katikiro 
3.  Mukama 
4.  Lukiko 
5.  Bakungu.

17. One of the strategies used to weaken African technologies during colonialism was

1.  teaching science subjects
2.  establishment of modern industries in Africa
3.  privatize African industries
4.  importation of manufactured goods from Europe 
5.  teaching Africans European technology.

18. One of the objectives of colonial education was to

1.  fight against ignorance and poverty 
2.  reduce the production of cash crops
3.  get low ranked civil servants 
4.  expand youth employment
5.  Fight against racism.

19. A governor who introduced the Legislative Council in Tanganyika was

1.  Donald Cameron 
2.  Richard Turnbull 
3.  Horrace Byatt 
4.  Edward Twinning 
5.  John Scott.

20. TANU was formed in Tanganyika so as to 

1.  improve the living standard of the Tanganyikans
2.  increase the workers’ income
3.  fight for the independence of Tanganyika
4.  fight for the rights of settlers
5.  fight for the peasants’ rights.

21. The colonial explorer who signed bogus treaties with CHief Mangungo of Msovero was

1. De Brazza
2. Carl Peters
3. Dr. Livingstone
4. Mungo Park
5. Henry Stanley.

22. The Zanzibar Revolution occurred in

1. 12th February 1964
2. 12th December 1964
3. 26th January 1964
4. 12th January 1964
5. 26th April 1964.

23.The United Nations (UN) headquarters is located in

1. New York
2. San Francisco
3. San Diego
4. Washington
5. Los Angeles.

24.The child of your aunt is called

1. uncle
2. brother
3. cousin
4. sister
5. nephew.

25.The first President of Mozambique was

1. Edwardo do Santos
2. Samora Machel
3. Edward Mondlane
4. Joachim Chissano
5. Graca Machel. 

26. In which century did the early European traders arrive in Tanganyika?

1.  15^th century. 
2.  8^th century. 
3.  19 ^th century. 
4.  18^th century. 
5.  9^th century.

27. A feudal system which was practised by the Ha society was called

1.  Umwinyi 
2.  Ntemi 
3.  Ubugabire 
4.  Nyarubanja 
5.  Mvunjo

28. Human beings started to participate in trade during the

1.  Early Stone Age 
2.  Late Stone Age 
3.  Industrial Revolution 
4.  Middle Stone Age 
5.  Iron Age.

29. A mode of production in which land was the major means of production was known as

1.  Socialism 
2.  Communism 
3.  Capitalism
4.  Imperialism
5.  Feudalism.

30. Who among the following is in charge of day to day activities in the school?

1.  Discipline teacher. 
2.  Teacher on duty.
3.  Head teacher. 
4.  Chairman of the school committee.
5.  Head prefect.

31. The Zambian society which conducted trade with the Yao was called the

1.  Kamba 
2.  Sumbwa 
3.  Luo 
4.  Nyamwezi 
5.  Lunda

32. One of the effects of the Portuguese rule in East Africa was

1.  introduction of Islamic religion 
2.  abolition of slave trade 
3.  ruining of Coastal Towns 
4.  signing of bogus treaties
5.  establishment of sisal plantations.

SECTION C: GEOGRAPHY

Choose the correct answer and shade its letter besides the question number in your answer sheet.

33. Which among the following is the main source of water?

1.  Rivers. 
2. Lakes. 
3.  Dams.
4.  Wells.
5.  Rains.

34. The main source of environmental degradation in Africa is

1.  population increase 
2.  nuclear weapons 
3.  food crop cultivation 
4.  cash crop cultivation
5.  Terrace farming in the highland.

35. The temperature is higher in Dar es Salaam and Tanga towns than in Arusha and Iringa because the temperature

1.  decreases at an average rate of 0.6°C for every rise of 100 metres
2.  increases at an average rate of 0.6°C for every rise of 100 metres
3.  decreases at an average rate of 0.6°C for every rise of 1000 metres 
4.  increases at an average rate of 0.6°C for every rise of 1000 metres 
5.  decreases at an average rate of 6.5°C for every rise of 100 metres

36. The largest country in the African continent is

1.  South Africa 
2. The United Republic of Tanzania
3.  Nigeria 
4.  Democratic Republic of Congo
5.  Algeria.

37. TPC Moshi, Kagera, Mtibwa and Kilombero are examples of industries that produced

1.  Cement 
2.  Sugar 
3.  Cigarette 
4.  Iron sheet 
5.  Coffee.

40. Soft rocks found along the Coast of East Africa are known as

1.  Coral reefs 
2.  Metamorphic rocks 
3.  Igneous rocks 
4.  Clay rocks 
5.  Coal.

39. The International Date Line is NOT straight because of

1.  avoiding disasters which may occur in the world
2.  avoiding one country to have different times
3.  preventing tsunami and earthquakes 
4.  reducing volcanic eruptions 
5.  making earth poles to be close.

41. The semi-desert and dry tropical climate are found in which part of East Africa?

1.  Northern part of Uganda.
2.  North East of Kenya and central part of Tanzania.
3.  South East of Tanzania.
4.  Western part of Kenya.
5.  South of Tanzania and South East of Kenya.

43. Which of the following regions of Tanzania have shown signs of desertification?

1. Shinyanga, Tabora and Mwanza. 
2. Kilimanjaro, Iringa and Mbeya.
3.  Lindi, Morogoro and Tabora. 
4. Shinyanga, Dodoma and Singida. 
5.  Arusha, Ruvuma and Manyara.

44. Which of the following groups shows planets?

1.  Jupiter, Moon and Venus 
2.  Earth, Stars and Mars 
3.  Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus. 
4.  Venus, Earth and Meteor. 
5.  Pluto, Sun and Moon.

Study the following map then answer questions 45, 46 and 47

45. The famous mountain in area represented by letter C is known as

1. Kilimanjaro
2. Rungwe
3. Meru
4. Usambara
5. Uluguru

47. The country shown by letter B is famous in producing minerals known as

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

48. The increase of global warming, drought, floods and hurricanes are the result of

1.  environmental destruction
2.  tsunami which occurred in Asia
3.  high population increase in the European Countries 
4.  uses of nuclear bombs 
5.  heavy rainfall.

49. Which of the following lakes are found in the Eastern arm of the Rift Valley?

1.  Turkana, Rukwa and Kyoga. 
2.  Nyasa, Victoria and Eyasi.
3.  Turkana, Natron and Eyasi. 
4.  Victoria, Eyasi and Kyoga.
5.  Albert, Edward and Kivu.

50. Study the following drawing then answer the question that follows:

What type of settlement pattern does the drawing show?

1.  Nucleated. 
2.  Scattered. 
3.  Linear. 
4.  Unplanned. 
5.  Traditional.

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIANATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVING EXAMINATION

03E SOCIAL STUDIES

Time: 1:30 Hours Thursday, 20^th September 2012 a.m.

Instructions

1. This paper consists of fifty (50) questions in sections A, B and C.

2. Answer all the questions in each section.

3. Read all the given instructions in the special answer sheet (OMR) and fill in all the required information.

4. Write your Examination Number and then shade the digits of the number in the respective place in your answer sheet.

5. Shade the letter of the correct answer for each question in the answer sheet provided, for example, if the correct answer is A shade as follows:

6. If you have to change your answer, you must rub out the shading very neatly before shading the new one. Use a clean rubber.

7. Use HB pencil only.

8. Cellular phones are not allowed in the examination room.

SECTION A:

 CIVICS

Choose the correct answer and shade its letter besides the question number in your answer sheet.

1. The peoples’ representative in the District Local Government meeting is

1. the District Commissioner 
2. the Chairperson of the Village 
3. the Ward Executive Officer 
4. the District ruling party Chairperson 
5.  the Ward Councillor.

2. One of the responsibilities of the District Council is to give subsidy to

1.  Ward Governments 
2.  the Central Government
3.  Political parties 
4.  Village Governments
5.  Non governmental organizations.

3. The Executive Director of a District or Municipal Council is appointed by

1.  the President of the United Republic of Tanzania
2.  the Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania
3.  the Councillors of District or Municipal Council
4.  the Minister for Regional Administrative and Local Government Authority 
5.  the Chief Secretary.

4. In the National flag the green colour represents

1. minerals 
2.  water
3. natural vegetation 
4.  agriculture
5.  land.

5. In which situation is the National flag hoisted at halfmast? 

1.  During the visit of leaders from other countries.
2.  When the President declares a State of emergency.
3.  In the event of a national disaster or sorrowful event.
4.  National Heroes anniversaries.
5.  When the President is out of the country.

6. The election of President and Members of Parliament in Tanzania is held after every

1.  10 years 
2.  3 years 
3.  4 years 
4.  5 years 
5.  6 years

7. The human rights are supposed to be provided to all people irrespective of

1. political parties 
2.  the national constitution
3.  the rights of the special groups 
4.  age of a person
5.  colour, religion, gender and tribe.

8. One of the responsibilities of the Public Leaders Ethics Secretariat is to 

1.  receive and crosscheck the report on public leaders’ assets and liabilities
2.  mediate the conflicts among the public leaders
3.  investigate and educate the society on human rights and good governance 
4.  investigate any corruption allegation to government officials 
5.  approve the appointment of Ministers.

9. Which organ is responsible for protecting our country and its boarders?

1.  Tanzania Police Force. 
2.  Tanzania Prisons Force.
3.  The National Services. 
4.  Tanzania Peoples Defence Forces.
5.  The Peoples Militia Forces.

10. The major objective of Community Policing is

1.  to teach civilian Police work
2.  to cultivate friendly relations between Police and the civilian
3.  enable Police officers to live with civilian
4.  to make civilian be strong like Policemen 
5.  to prevent drug abuse in the society.

11. Traditions which affect the reproductive health of women in Tanzania include

1.  bride price and family planning
2.  female genital mutilation and family planning
3.  early marriage and bride price
4.  female genital mutilation and early marriage E breastfeeding for a long time.

12. One of the challenges which face entrepreneurs is

1.  lack of trade licences
2.  lack of banks and financial institutions
3.  access to markets for goods and services
4.  presence of many Police and Militias in town areas 
5.  lack of investment policy.

13. Which organ is responsible for the election of the Secretary General of the United Nations organization?

1.  The Trustship Council of the United Nations.
2.  The General Assembly of the United Nations.
3.  The Security Council of the United Nations.
4.  The Secretariat of the United Nations.
5.  The International Court of Justice.

14. A Public servant who is a Member of Parliament by virtue of the position in the Public service is

1.  the Chief Justice
2.  the Chief Secretary
3.  the Controller and Auditor General 
4.  the Registrar of Political Parties 
5.  the Attorney General.

SECTION B: HISTORY

Choose the correct answer and shade its letter besides the question number in your answer sheet.

15. The fossils of Zinjanthropus were discovered at

1.  Kondoa Irangi 
2.  Kalenga 
3.  Olduvai 
4.  Isimila 
5.  Engaruka.

16. Early foreign traders in Tanganyika came from

1.  America 
2.  North America 
3.  Asia 
4.  Europe
5.  South America.

17. One of the effects of the British rule in Zanzibar was

1.  the abolition of slave trade 
2.  introduction of christianity 
3.  elimination of poverty 
4.  introduction of clove plantations
5.  establishment of political parties.

18. The first multiparty elections in Tanzania was held in 

1. 1992
2. 1990
3. 1961 
4. 2005 
5. 1995.

19. The Universal Primary Education (UPE) in Tanzania started in 

1.  1974
2. 1970
3. 1972
4. 1980
5. 1977.

20. An African country which was practicing multiparty system in the year 1980 is

1.  Zimbabwe 
2.  Tanzania 
3.  Botswana 
4.  Ghana 
5.  Ethiopia.

21. The famous pre-colonial long distance traders in East Africa were the

1.  Ngoni, Kikuyu and Chagga 
2.  Yao, Ngoni and Kikuyu 
3.  Nyamwezi, Yao and Kikuyu 
4.  Nyamwezi, Yao and Zaramo
5.  Yao, Nyamwezi and Kamba.

22. A family can attain economic development if

1. the mother will deal with domestic activities
2.  the father will be employed
3.  children will be involved in studies
4.  family members will play their role 
5.  family members will pray together.

23. The pre-colonial traditional education was provided through

1. government laws
2. initiation ceremonies
3. participating in wars
4. reading books
5. nursery school 

24.The German colonies in Africa were

1. Nigeria, Namibia and Togo
2. Gambia, Togo and Namibia
3. Cameroon, Togo and Namibia
4. Namibia, Tanganyika and Nigeria
5. Cameroon, Tanganyika and Senegal.

25. Which of the following nations established the organization of Non-aligned countries?

1.  Eastern European countries. 
2.  Developing countries.
3.  Western European countries.
4.  Southern American countries.
5.  Northern American countries.

26. The Germans ruled Tanganyika after the

1.  First World War 
2.  Second World War 
3.  Berlin conference 
4.  Formation of UNO 
5.  Defeat of the Portuguese.

27. During Early Stone Age man

1.  started to keep animals and birds 
2.  discovered fire
3.  involved in agriculture and trade 
4.  increased his ability to produce food 
5.  was very dependent on his living environment

28. The famous iron-smelting societies in Tanganyika include the

1.  Pare and Zinza 
2.  Pare and Gogo
3.  Zinza and Sukuma 
4.  Pare and Luo
5.  Zinza and Gogo.

29.The Zanzibar slave market was closed in

1. 1873
2. 1822
3. 1845
4. 1820
5. 1900.

30. One of the effects of the partition of Africa was

1. the development of African industries
2. stagnation of African industries
3. improvement of traditional economy
4. preservation of African culture
5. introduction of slave trade.

31. The second country o rule Zanzibar was 

1.  Britain 
2.  Germany 
3.  Portugal 
4.  Oman 
5.  France

32. The goods which were brought by Asian traders in Tanganyika from the 8^th century include

1.  ivory and gold 
2.  hides and guns 
3.  salt and copper
4.  clothes and wheat 
5.  clothes and slaves.

SECTION C: GEOGRAPHY

Choose the correct answer and shade its letter besides the question number in your answer sheet.

33. In locating a position on a map by using the grid reference which numbers are read first? 

1.  Horizontal then vertical lines. 
2.  Vertical then horizontal lines.
3.  Left then right. 
4.  Right then upward.
5.  Right then left.

34. The important factors to be considered in conducting transportation activities are

1.  capital, relief of the country, production and business
2.  technology, government, capital and business
3.  capital, relief of the country, people and industries 
4.  government, cooperations, capital and people 
5.  technology, capital, production and business.

35. The internal trade involves goods which are

1.  produced outside the country 
2.  produced and sold within the country 
3.  produced within the country 
4.  produced and sold outside the country
5.  sold outside the country.

36. If the distance of 25 kilometers on the ground is represented by the distance of 5 centimeters on a map, the scale of the map is

1.  1:20000 
2.  1:100000 
3.  1:50000 
4.  1:500000 
5.  1:10000.

37. The overhead sun in December occurs at the

1.  Southern Hemisphere 
2.  Tropic of Cancer 
3.  Equator 
4.  Northern Hemisphere 
5.  Tropic of Capricorn.

38. Identify the sources of electricity among the following:

1.  Hydroelectric power, minerals and wires
2.  Winds, hydroelectric power and transformer
3.  Hydroelectric power, wind and solar
4.  Coal, wires and transformer
5.  Hydroelectric power, transformer and coal.

39. The photograph taken in savannah region shows

1.  dense forest 
2.  tall grass
3.  trees with pointed top 
4.  trees in the shape of an umbrella
5.  short grass.

40. The major effects of industries in the environment are

1.  pollution of water, air and bad smell
2.  emission of smoke and high consumption of mineral energy
3.  pollution of air, soil and bad smell 
4.  spilling of chemicals and emission of smoke 
5.  pollution of air, water and land.

41. In which regions is sial cultivated in Tanzania?

1.  Tanga and Mbeya. 
2.  Morogoro and Pwani.
3.  Morogoro and Tanga. 
4.  Kilimanjaro and Manyara.
5.  Mtwara and Singida.

42. The essentials of the map are

1.  Vegetation, compass, scale, lines and title
2.  Colour, title, scale, key and margin
3.  Lines, title, compass, margin and scale 
4.  Title, key, margin, scale and compass 
5.  Title, key, scale, compass and lines.

43. Which of the following is a way of controlling floods?

1.  Constructing durable houses. 
2.  Planting trees.
3.  Cutting down trees. 
4.  Burning of forests.
5.  Constructing houses on valleys.

44. Desert areas in which water is found are called

1.  Springs 
2.  Islands 
3.  Oasis 
4.  Rivers 
5.  Valleys.

45. The benefit of recycling in environmental conservation is

1.  planning for projects 
2.  production of various goods
3.  reducing garbage 
4.  production of garbage
5.  selling of garbage.

46. The sun looks greater than other stars because