GRADE SEVEN END OF TERM ONE TEST-2024

NAME:_________________________________________________
Choose and circle the correct answer.
1. The Zebra crossing on the road is used by……………
A. animals B. cyclists C. motorists D. pedestrians
2. Measles and polio can be prevented by …………..
A. vaccination B. improving sanitation
C. a balanced diet D. breast feeding
3. Money collected by Government in form of taxes is called……………..
A. cash B. forex C. profit D. revenue
4. What name is given to the movement of people from one place to another?
A. Immigration B. Emigration C. Migration D. Nomads
5. Who among the following was NOT Zambia’s freedom fighters?
A. Anderson Mazoka B. Harry Mwanga Nkumbula
C. Julia Chikamoneka D. Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe
6. Which of the following religions allows a woman to pay dowry?
A. Judaism B. Islam
C. Hinduism D. Christianity
7. The safest way to avoid HIV Infection as young people is by…………..
A. abstinence B. isolation
C. taking ARVS D. using condoms
8. Ngombe Illede is an example of a ……………….site.
A. historical B. political
C. scientific D. spiritual
9. Rainfall is measured in……………………….
A. centimetres B. kilometres
C. metres D. millimetres
10. Name the sea which the Israelites crossed on their way to the promised
land.
A. Black sea B. Dead sea
C. Mediterranean sea D. Red sea
11. Who is the paramount chief of the Lunda people of Luapula province?
A. Kazembe B. Lewanika
C. Mwatayamvo D. Mpezeni
12. People who go to hunt illegally in the national parks are called……………….
A. game rangers B. hunters
C. poachers D. Safari owners
13. Which form of transport can be used to carry copper in large quantities?
A. Air B. Railway C. Road D. water
14. What would you do to prevent soil erosion at your schools?
A. cut all plants B. practice afforestation
C. practice deforestation D. Trespass on grass
15. The ereas of water that divide continents are called………
A. Oceans B. Sea C. River D. Spring

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16. If communication and transport improves, then the country will……………
A. discourage trade B. encourage trade
C. improve its trade D. increase road problems
17. The agency in Zambia that ensures that traffic rules are obeyed is …………..
A. ACC B. DEC C. ECZ D. RTSA
18. What name is given to farmers who move from one place to another in
search
of better land? …………….. farmers.
A. Commercial B. Mixed C. Nomadic D. Subsistence
19. Traditionally, marriage was arranged by …………..
A. cousins B. friends C. headmen D. parents
20. What is Africa’s highest mountain?
A. Everest B. Kilimanjaro C. Drankensberg D. Atlas
21. During the month of Ramadan, how many days do Muslims fast?
A. 30 days B. 40 days C. 60 days D. 90 days
22. Which colour of clothes are people advised to wear as they walk on the road
at
night?
A. Black B. Blue C. Red D. White
23. In democracy ………………
A. leaders can rule forever B. leaders are free to appoint themselves
C. leadership is inherited D. leaders are elected by people
24. Suppose you wanted to send a written document to your friend in the
United Kingdom . What would you use?
A. Fax machine B. Radio message
C. Radio waves D. Telephone
25. What name is given to a special boat used by the Lozi King during
Kuomboka
Ceremony?
A. Makumbi B. Nalikwanda C. Speed boat D. S.S Liemba
26. Which of the following are symbols of national identity?
A. Coat of arms and national flag B. Constitution and coat of arms
C. National flag and parliament D. Constitution and parliament
27. Fruits are a good source of……………….
A. carbohydrates B. freezing C. heating D. preservation
28. One effect of noise pollution is loss of …………………
A. feeling B. hearing C. sight D. speech
29. Human rights protect all ………………..
A. children B. men C. people D. women
30. The Kariba Dam was built to ……………….
A. attract tourists B. generate electricity
C. improve fishing D. improve irrigation
31. ……………..are people who find out about the past by digging up very old
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 A. Miners B. Bushmen C. Archaeologists D.
Scientists
32. Children have a right to ………… the property of their deceased parents.
A. buy B. grab C. inherit D. steal
33. Road accidents can be prevented by …………………
A. driving at night
B. overloading vehicles
C. pedestrians crossing roads anywhere
D. having road worthy vehicles
34. Which currency is used in Zambia?
A. Dollar B. Kwacha C. Pula D. Rand
35. People who pretend to be what they really not are called ………
A. Pagans B. Criminals C. Prostitution D. Hypocrites
36. Natural things in the environment are called …………………….
A. cultural features B. deserts
C. escarpments D. physical features
37. People who deliberately destroy public property should be ………….
A. prayed for at church B. reported to the police
A. stoned to death D. taken to the clinic
38. The word ‘Amen’ means ……………
A. hallelujah B. forgiveness C. Jesus Christ D. Let it be so
39. …………………farming is the keeping of domestic birds for eggs and meat.
A. Commercial B. Dairy C. Poultry D. Subsistence
40. Which of the following is a natural disaster?
A. Bomb explosion B. Earthquake C. Famine D. Floods
41. A member of parliament is in charge of a …………………
A. Constituency B. Council C. House D. Ward
42. There are ……………….. continents in the world.
A. 5 B. 7 C. 8 D. 9

43. The illegal movement of people,usually for forced labour or for sexual
exploitation is called………………..
A. Super majority B. Trafficking
C. Human trafficking D. Stealing
44. Name one of the sex roles of women.
A. Breast feeding B. Cooking food
C. raking grass D. Washing plates
45. The rule of the people by the people is called ……………….
A. Autocracy B. Democracy
C. Dictatorship D. Monarchy
46. ………………. Is the extra money the bank gets when paying back a loan.
A. Capital B. Interest
C. Mortgage D. Tax
47. The …………… is a unit in the police service that helps people who have
suffered
Gender-based violence.

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 A. Anti-robbery B. Flying squad
C. Mobile police D. Victim support
48. Which of the following is a plateau found in Zambia?
A. Kafue B. Muchinga
C. Nyika D. Zambezi
49. Sugar canes grow well in areas with ………………
A. high rainfall B. high temperature
C. low rainfall D. low temperature
50. What type of engine did the first train use?
A. Coal and steam B. Coal and diesel
C. Diesel and petrol D. Petrol and steam
51. In Zambia, general elections take place every……………….
A. 5 years B. 8 years
C. 4 years D. 6 years
52. People who die because of their faith are known as ……………….
A. pastors B. prophets
C. martyrs D. Christians
53. Food security means ……………………….
A. providing food for households
B. Distributing food to the poor
C. guarding food crops
C. Having enough food in the country
54. When children are forced to do hard work unsuitable for their age it is
called…..
A. child training B. child labour
C. children’s work D. children exercises
55. Which country is Zambia’s neighbour?
A. Lesotho B. South Africa
C. Kenya D. Angola

Study the map of Zambia below and answer questions 56 to 60.

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56. The lake marked z is ……….
A. Bangweulu B.Tanganyika
C. Mweru wantipa D. Mweru
57. The source of the Zambezi river is area marked…………
A. Y B. P C. L D. K
58. Which economic activity is done in the area marked E ?
A. Mining. B. Fishing. C. Weaving. D. Hunting.
59. Livingstone town is marked with a letter……
A. L B. M. C. P D. U
60. Lukanga Swamps are marked with the Letter………
A. Y. B. W. C. X. D. U.

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