Year 4.
Social Science
1. Which of the options is an example of an extended family?
A. Parents and children B. Parents, children, and relatives C. Neighbors and
friends D. Classmate
2. What is the benefit of a good family relationship?
A. More arguments B. Better communication C. More expenses D. Less trust
3. Several factors influence marriage customs in Nigeria, one of which is
A) Education B. Religion and culture C. Television D. Wealth
4. Laura lives in a duplex with her father, mother and two brothers. What
type of family does Laura come from?
A. Compound B. Extended C. Immediate D. Nuclear
5. Who is the head of a nuclear family?
A. Mother B. Father C. Grandfather D. Grandmother
6. Culture is the way of life of people. It can be preserved by;
A. Forgetting traditions B. Passing down stories C. Ignoring history D.Copying
other cultures
7. A form of government where the people elect their leaders is called:
A. Monarchy B. Dictatorship C. Democracy D. Aristocracy
8. How many arms of government does Nigeria have?
A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four
9. What is the legal union of a man and woman called?
A. Acceptance B. Agreement C. Marriage D. Courtship
10. The marriage practice in which a man has only one wife is called?
A. Monogamy B. Polygamy C. Polyandry D. Bigamy
11. What is the main duty of the judiciary arm of government?
A. Making laws B. Enforcing laws C. Interpreting laws D. Protecting laws
12. What year did Nigeria gain her independence?
A.1960 B. 1950 C. 1970 D. 1980
13. The capital of Adamawa is Yola. What is the capital of Nigeria?
A. Lagos B. Ibadan C. Abuja D. Kano
14. Which of the following is NOT a popular type of marriage in Nigeria?
A. Christian marriage B. Diplomatic marriage C. Islamic marriage D.
Traditional marriage
15. Who is the head of the executive arm of government in a state in
Nigeria?
A. President B. Governor C. Commissioner D. Councillor
16. Which of the following towns is NOT a state capital?
A. Ado ekiti B. Warri C. Abakaliki D. Gombe
17. The House of Representatives together with the senate make up the:
A. National organisation B. National assembly C. National conglomerate D.
Commissioner assembly
18. The total way of life of people is known as
A. Culture B. Custom C. Identity D. Norms
19. All are elements of culture except
A. Food B. Language C. Language D. Sleep
20. What are the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria?
A. Hausa, Igbo and Nupe B. Igbo, Birom and Ijaw C. Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo
D. Kanuri, Tiv and Idoma
21. What is Drug Abuse?
A. Taking too much medicine without a doctor’s advice B. Using drugs for
health reasons C. Avoiding drugs completely D.Buying drugs legally
22. Who is the head of the local government Council in Nigeria?
A. Administrator B. Chairman C. Commission D.Councillor
23. What is the capital of Lagos state?
A. Ibadan B. Lagos C. Ikeja D. Abeokuta
24. The arm of government that checks the activities of the executive is the:
A. Legislature B. Judiciary C. Executive D. Police
25. All these are the duties of government EXCEPT
A. Building of hospitals B. Building of schools C. Construction of roads D.
Giving food to all citizens
26. A family begins with _________
A. A husband and a wife B. Wife and friends C. Sisters D. Children
27. The custom where a man or woman marries another person while his/her
marriage is still subsisting is called: A. Polygamy B. Monogamy C. Polyandry
D. Bigamy
28. Nigeria is divided into........... States
A. 30 B. 35 C. 32 D. 36
29. A man who has lost his wife is called:
A. Bachelor B. Widow C. Step-father D. Widower
30. How many major types of religion do we have in Nigeria? A. Two B. Three
C. Four D. Five
SECTION B
1a. A family is a group of people related by blood or marriage. There are (2)
two types of family. List and explain them.
b. There are different family terms, mention (4) four and explain them.
c. Family is important. It is important to have a good, strong relationship with
our family members. Mention (3) three benefits of a good, strong and close
family
2a. There are two main types of marriages in Nigeria. Mention and explain
them.
b. Different ethnic groups in Nigeria have their wedding customs. Highlight
(3) three elements of a Christian wedding.
c. Marriage has many definitions. Can you describe marriage in your own
words?
3a. The federal government of Nigeria is made up of three (3) arms of
government. Mention them.
b. In Nigeria, every arm of government has its own duties and
responsibilities.
i. Highlight (5) five duties of the Federal government.
ii. Mention (3) three duties of the State government.
