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RUHA PRIMARY SCHOOL
THE FIRST TERM EXAMINATION
SOCIAL SCIENCE STD 7 - 2024
TIME: 2:00 HRS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES.
1. THIS PAPER CONSISTS OF FOUR (4) SECTION A, B, C AND D.
2. ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN SECTION A, B, C AND THREE (3) QUESTIONS IN
SECTION D.
3. WRITE YOUR ANSWERS IN THE SPACES PROVIDED.
SECTION A. (10 marks)
1. Choose the correct answer write its letter in the table below.
i. The political party that led a revolution in Zanzibar was known as.
A. ASP B. TANU C. ZPPP D. CCM
ii. The general election in Tanzania is done every after.
A. 6 years B. 4 years C. 5 years D. 2 years
iii. The ________ is formed by the council of minister.
A. Parliament B. Judiciary C. Ward D. Cabinet
iv. The house of representative of Zanzibar is found at.
A. Kikwajuni B. Bweni C. Kisauni D. Amani
v. The main organ that advises the president of the United Republic of Tanzania on his
daily activities.
A. Judiciary B. Vice President C. Carbinate D. Parliament
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ANSWERS
i. ii. iii. iv. v.
2. Write “True” if the statement is correct or “False” if the statement is incorrect in the table
below.
i. Abuse of power is the use of public office for people. ______________________
ii. Reginal and District commissioners are appointed by president.
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iii. The current minister of education and vocational training is called Honorable Leila.
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iv. The PUB is an anti-corruption institution in Zanzibar. _______________________
v. Laws are divided into two main parts. ________________________
ANSWERS
i. ii. iii. iv. v.
SECTION B. (10 marks)
3. Fill in the blanks with correct word given in the table below.
a. The earliest agents of colonialism to reach in Africa were
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b. Kaole ruins are located in ____________________________
c. The two associations which joined to form ASP were
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d. The colonial invasion in Africa started after _____________________________
African associations, Berlin conference, Shirazi association, Basukuma association,
Bagamoyo missionaries.
4. Match the years in list A with their important events in list B. Write the letter of the
correct answer in the table below.
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LIST A LIST B
i. 1992 a. Basukuma Union.
ii. 1974 b. The death of Mwalimu J.K Nyerere.
iii. 1938 c. Re-introduction of mult-party system in Tanzania.
iv. 1999 d. The assassination of Karume.
v. 1964 e. Abolition of slave trade.
f. Union of slave trade in Zanzibar.
ANSWERS
i. ii. iii. iv. v.
SECTION C. (10 marks)
Answer all questions in section.
5. Answer the following questions in short.
a. Name the smallest planet in the solar system.
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b. Mention the sea found in the northern part of Africa continent.
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c. Identify the name of imaginary line which divides the world into two parts.
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d. The grid line that runs from bottom to top are commonly referred to as.
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e. How many regions are there in Unguja?
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6. Answer the following questions in short.
a. What is ocean current?
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b. Mention two cold current in the world.
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c. What is an ocean?
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d. Differentiate between ocean and sea.
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SECTION D. (30 marks)
Answer only three (3) questions in this section.
7. Describe five (5) specific functions of the revolutionary council.
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8. Discuss the principles of the Zanzibar constitution.
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9. Identify four (4) challenges of transport in Zanzibar.
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10. Briefly explain four (4) changes occurred in educate sector in Tanganyika after
independence.
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