Social Studies & Religious Education Questions and Answers - Class 8 Mid Term Exams Term 1 2023 Set 3

Study the map of Mosocho Area below and answer questions 1 to 7.

1. The general direction of flow of river Mogusi is__________________.
   
   1. North East to South West
   2. North West to South East
   3. South East to North west 
   4. South West to North East
2. The approximate length of the tarmac road in Mosocho area is _____________________.
   
   1. 10km
   2. 12km
   3. 15km
   4. 11km
3. The natural vegetation found at Eroga centre is found in areas where climate is ___________________.
   
   1. hot and wet
   2. wet and cool
   3. cool and dry
   4. hot and dry
4. The highest point in Mosocho area is
   1. Manga hill
   2. Nyakoe shopping centre
   3. Eroga centre
   4. Maarani market
5. Mosocho Area can be described as a ____________________.
   1. County
   2. Division
   3. District
   4. Location
6. Which one of the following social facility is missing in Mosocho area?
   
   1. Education
   2. Health
   3. Security
   4. Recreation
7. The industry that can best suit Manga Division is _______________________.
   
   1. manufacturing 
   2. lumbering
   3. service industry
   4. assembly industry
8. Which early creature was in late stone age period in human evolutions?
   
   1. Homo Habillis 
   2. Homo Erectus 
   3. Homo Sapien 
   4. Australopithecus
9. Which mineral is used in lining fancies, making water filters and chalk making?
   1. Fluorspar
   2. Soda ash
   3. Diatomite
   4. Limestone
10. Listed are the functions of independent Electoral and Boundaries commission. Which one is not?
    1. Conducting and supervising elections 
    2. Preparing a register of the voters
    3. Buying electors cards to those who register as voters
    4. Announcing the result after elections 
11. Which one of the following is not a cocoa growing area in Ghana?
    1. Obuasi
    2. Konongo
    3. Kumasi
    4. Tema
12. Which one of the following is a role of school in community development?
    1. Give children opportunity to acquire knowledge.
    2. Purchases school books.
    3. Ensure the welfare of teachers.
    4. Ensure good academic standards.
13. Pastoral farming among the Fulani people is favoured by the following conditions except __________________.
    1. The Fulani occupy an extensive grassland.
    2. The areas occupied by Fulani receive heavy rainfall.
    3. Absence of tsetse flies in the grassland.
    4. Population of Fulani is low.
14. Which one of the following does not describe longitudes?
    1. Run from North to South.
    2. The main meridian passes through Accra city in Ghana.
    3. They are parallel to each other.
    4. They are measured using degrees.
15. Who among the following early visitors in Eastern Africa was not a trader?
    1. William Mackinnon
    2. Seyyid Said
    3. Carl Peters
    4. John Speke
16. Which one of the following is not a way of losing parliamentary seat?
    1. If an M.P is imprisoned for six or more months.
    2. If an MP has defected from his/her sponsoring party.
    3. If an MP miss eight consecutive sittings in parliament.
    4. If an MP opposes the government.
17. Which person founded Imperial British East Africa Company IBEACO?
    1. Sir William Macknnon
    2. Karl peter
    3. Sir Edward Notthey
    4. Fredrick Lugard
18. Which soils are also know as the young soils?
    1. Alluvial soils
    2. Loamy soils
    3. Clay soils
    4. Sandy soils
19.  
    • They are also called Arabs.
    • Came to the coastal areas of Kenya using dhows.
    • Came to trade with the coastal communities of Kenya.
    • Intermarried with coastal Bantu communities to give rise to the Swahili people.
      Which main language group is described above?
      1. Nilotes
      2. Bantu
      3. Semites
      4. Cushites
20. The National Assembly is made up of how many elected members to represent constituencies
    1. 47 members
    2. 290 members
    3. 16 nominated members
    4. 12 members
21. 
    
    Which one of the following shows an example of mountain formed above?
    1. Mt. Kenya
    2. Cape ranges in South Africa
    3. Ruwenzori ranges
    4. Mt. Lognonot
22. Three of the following are objectives of SADC. Which one is not?
    1. Promote trade and widen market
    2. Promote and defend peace and security
    3. Promote friendly relations among member states
    4. Encourage industrial development in West Africa
23. Which one of the following is not main tourist attraction in Mauritius?
    1. Coast beaches
    2. Ruins of Europeans settlement
    3. Warm climate
    4. Prehistoric Sites
24. The following are political organization of the San People except._____________________.
    1. Chieftainship was hereditary.
    2. Were organized into small units called bands.
    3. The leadership was not clearly defined.
    4. Decisions were reached through a consensus.
25. Time in new Delhi, India is 3.00pm at 80°  East. What will be the time in Accra the Capital city of Ghana 0°?
    1. 8.40 pm
    2. 5.20 pm
    3. 12.00 pm
    4. 9.40 am
26. Which climate has been described below? 
    1. It experiences very high temperatures during the day
    2. It experiences very low temperatures at night
    3. Rainfall ranges between 125mm to 250 mm per year
       1. Tropical climate 
       2. Desert climate 
       3. Mountain climate
       4. Equatorial climate
27. Which type of vegetation has been labelled XXX in the map below?
    
    1. Mountain vegetation
    2. Equatorial vegetation
    3. Savannah vegetation
    4. Mediterranean vegetation
28. What part of Africa is sparsely populated? 
    1. The Congo forest
    2. Ethiopian highlands
    3. Nile valley
    4. Lake Victoria basin
29. Which one of the following is not a language group found in West Africa?
    1. Mande group
    2. Afro-Asiatic
    3. Bantu
    4. Kwa speakers
30. In which river is Kariba dam project located?
    1. River Zambezi
    2. River Orange
    3. River Limpopo
    4. River Volta
31. Which example of fish can be found in inland fishing grounds?
    1. Mackerel
    2. Mud fish
    3. Mullet
    4. Lobsters
32. Which one is a negative influence ofphysical features to human activity?
    1. Plains provide good pasture for livestock.
    2. Lakes and rives provide fishing grounds. 
    3. Plains encourage flooding in some areas.
    4. Mountain encourages sports.
33. Which of the following activities is not carried out in lakes?
    1. Fishing
    2. Transport
    3. Crop farming
    4. Mining
34.  
    • It was practised in areas that had low population.
    • Involved clearing and burning of bushes.
    • Simple tools were used to cultivate.
      The above is description of a type of traditional method of farming. Which one is it?
      1. Bush fallowing farming
      2. Shifting cultivation farming
      3. Mixed farming
      4. Subsistence farming
35. Which of the following is not a way of managing slow population growth?
    1. Encouraging Emigration 
    2. Increasing food production 
    3. Improving social services
    4. Encouraging immigration
36. Which mineral is mined using drilling?
    1. Copper
    2. Gold
    3. Petroleum
    4. Soda ash
37. Which factor is not an influence of industrial development in South Africa?
    1. Political instability
    2. Availability of labour
    3. Infrastructure
    4. Ready market
38. The following are importance of peace in the society except
    1. The country grows and develop well.
    2. People live happily.
    3. The country becomes poor.
    4. Children go to school safely and learn without fear.
39. Which one of the following is a right of a person with special needs?
    1. They should be given equal opportunities with others
    2. They should always be favoured
    3. They should do what they want
    4. They should be employed without education
40. The Secretary Cabinet of Education is
    1. Prof Jacob Kaimenyi
    2. Charity Ngilu
    3. William Ruto
    4. Ezekiel Mochogu
41. Who among the following collaborated with European rule?
    1. Kabaka Mwanga
    2. Samori Toure
    3. Kabaka Mutesa 1
    4. Koitale Arap Samoei
42. The following is the description of a prominent leader in Eastern Africa.
    • Was born in 1891.
    • He was son of a chief of Zanaki tribe.
    • He was also called Ras tafari Makinnon.
    • He died in 1975.
      The leader described above is ________________________.
      1. Julius Nyerere
      2. Mzee Jomo Kenyatta
      3. Haile Sellasie
      4. Nelson Mandera
43. The prehistoric site in Eastern Africa near lake Natron in Tanzania is called _____________________.
    1. Hyrax hill
    2. Ngoloba
    3. Olduvai Gorge
    4. Naikotome
44. The Fouta Djallon plateau is found in which country of Africa?
    1. Guinea-
    2. Nigeria
    3. Angola
    4. Southern Sudan
45. Which is the best among the ways citizens demonstrate patriotism?
    1. Not standing at attention when singing the National anthem.
    2. Encouraging corruption and giving bribes.
    3. Paying taxes to the poor people.
    4. Caring for and conserving the environment.
46. Three of the following are ways of curbing drug and substance abuse. Which one is not?
    1. Enforcing strict law as on drugs abuse. 
    2. Public should be educated on dangers using drugs.
    3. Strengthening police inspection at borders.
    4. Killing the drug dealers.
47. Which one of the following is a benefit of democracy?
    1. People are not treated fairly
    2. Democracy gives people the right to own property
    3. Some communities are favoured than others
    4. Does not promote freedom

Study the map of East Africa below and use it to answer the questions 48 to 50.

48. Which language group followed the route labelled AAAA?
    1. Semites
    2. Cushites
    3. Bantus
    4. Nilotes
49. Which economic activity is carried out in the part marked XXX?
    1. Tourism
    2. Fishing
    3. Trading
    4. Farming
50. Which is the capital city of the country marked YYY?
    1. Jinja
    2. Juba
    3. Addis Ababa
    4. Dodoma
51. The river marked R is ___________________.
    1. R. Ruvuma
    2. R. Rufiji
    3. R. Athi
    4. R. Shibell
52. Which one is not included among the institutions of marriage establishment?
    1. Customary marriage
    2. Blood marriage
    3. Civil marriage
    4. Religious marriage
53. Forestry in Swaziland is different from forestry in DR. Congo. Which one is the most correct answer in Swaziland? 
    1. Forests are only natural resources. 
    2. Forests are found in Eastern region. 
    3. Forest are mainly planted.
    4. Forests are mainly hard wood trees in Swaziland.
54. Among the listed benefits of democracy. which is the least?
    1. Democracy gives people rights to own property.
    2. All people are treated equally.
    3. People are treated fairly
    4. Democratic practices do not promote peace and prosperity.
55. Which major international road connects Eastern Africa and West Africa?
    1. Trans-Africa highway.
    2. Great North road.
    3. Trans Saharan Highway.
    4. Catonou-Gao-Oudja highway.
56. The following are uses of a symbol on a map. Which one is correct?
    1. To show the direction
    2. Measure distance on a map
    3. Make map beautiful
    4. Interpret information on a map
57. Which one of the following best describes the mythical theory of origin?
    1. God or Allah created all things.
    2. The Maasai descended from Ole Mwenje with cattle form heaven.
    3. Human beings have developed through stages overtime.
    4. None of the above
58. The following are reasons why death rates in Kenya are high. Which one is not true?
    1. Poor medical services.
    2. Outbreak of disease.
    3. Poor hygiene and nutrition.
    4. Good nutrition.
59. Which one of the following was not a KAU leader arrested during the state of emergency?
    1. Fred Kuba!
    2. Paul Ngei
    3. Jomo Kenyatta
    4. Oliver
60. Tribalism and nepotism are both forms of ____________________
    1. racialism
    2. discrimination
    3. neo-colonialism
    4. traditionalism

SECTION II

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION.

61. God gave human beings the responsibility to do all the following except ______________________.
    
    1. cultivate the land
    2. use creation for their benefits
    3. to rule some animals
    4. name all birds and animals
62. "Leave your land and go to a country that! will show you" These words were said to
    
    1. Jacob
    2. Abraham
    3. Moses
    4. Noah
63. The following are reasons why Moses was not willing to go back to Egypt except ________________________.
    1. he had killed an Egyptian
    2. he was not a good speaker 
    3. he lacked knowledge of Yahweh
    4. God had appeared to him in a burning bush
64. ______________________ was an annual event celebrated every year to remember deliverance from slavery in Egypt.
    1. Passover
    2. Last supper
    3. Pentecost
    4. Transfiguration
65. Which one of the following is not an importance of the Passover to the Israelites?
    
    1. They were saved from the angel of death 
    2. It saved them from slavery in Egypt 
    3. It led to killing of all Egyptians in Egypt 
    4. It is celebrated as a thanks -giving 
66. Why is the commandment of love known as the greatest?
    
    1. It is a gift of the Holy spirit
    2. It is above the law of God
    3. It summarizes all the laws of God
    4. It was given by Moses
67. Who among the following kings committed adultery?
    
    1. Ahab
    2. David
    3. Saul
    4. Hosea
68. The king who took the role of a prophet and made a sacrifice was ________________________.
    
    1. Ahab
    2. Hosea
    3. David
    4. Saul
69. When King David sinned prophet ________________________ was sent to rebuke him?
    
    1. Nathan
    2. Zadock
    3. Samuel
    4. Ahijah
70. The following happened during the time of prophet Elijah except
    
    1. He challenged the prophets of Baal
    2. Prophesied 3 years drought in Israel
    3. Healed the bad water and made it good 
    4. He was fed by ravens
71. Why did Jesus Christ agree to be baptised even though he had no sin?
    
    1. To get a new name
    2. it was a tradition to be baptized
    3. To obey John the baptist
    4. To fulfill the will of God
72. Who found baby Jesus lying in a manger wrapped in strips of clothe immediately after His birth?
    
    1. Annah
    2. Shepherds
    3. Wisemen
    4. Simeon
73. During presentation of Jesus, Simeon stated the following except ___________________________.
    
    1. Jesus would bring salvation to all people
    2. Jesus would bring glory to the people of Israe!
    3. Jesus would set Jerusalem free
    4. Jesus would be a light to reveal God's will
74. "This is my own dear son with who" I am pleased. During which occasions were these words said?
    
    1. Birth of Jesus Christ
    2. Transfiguration
    3. Death of Jesus Christ
    4. Baptism of Jesus Christ
75. _________________________ led Christ to the wilderness after his baptism.
    1. Holy spirit
    2. Satan
    3. Disciples
    4. John the baptist
76. The miracles of Jesus Christ demonstrated the following except, _________________________
    1. God's glory and powers.
    2. His power over life.
    3. His power over human begins.
    4. How leaders should serve people.
77. Which one of the following is the teaching of Jesus on fasting?
    1. Be cheerful and do it privately.
    2. Look miserable in order to win sympathy of people.
    3. Tell people we are fasting and no food to be brought.
    4. Avoid peoples company as they will ask us to eat.
78. Jesus used ___________________________ to reveal the secrets of the kingdom of God to his disciples and people. 
    1. prayers
    2. beatitudes
    3. miracles
    4. parables
79. "This cup is God's new covenant sealed with my blood, which is poured out for you." When were these words said?
    1. Praying at the garden of Gethsemane
    2. Last supper
    3. Pentecost
    4. Passover
80. During the day of Pentecost people from all over the world had gathered in Jerusalem to _______________________.
    1. celebrate Passover
    2. listen to the disciples
    3. wait for the holy spirit
    4. repent their sins
81. Who composed the apostles creed for all Christians?
    1. Disciples
    2. Jesus
    3. God
    4. Apostles
82. Who baptized the Ethiopian Eunuch?
    1. John the baptist
    2. Phillip
    3. Jesus
    4. Peter
83. Which gift was given to Solomon by  God?
    
    1. Healing
    2. Faith
    3. Wisdom
    4. Working miracles
84. Which is the best way of reconciling with God in African traditional religion? 
    1. Offerings
    2. Prayers
    3. Ritual and rites
    4. Sacrifices
85. Which one of the following practices is not compatible with African Traditional Society?
    1. Female circumcision
    2. Going to school
    3. Polygamy
    4. Cham and amulets
86. Which one of the following is a difference between African Traditional Society understanding on continuity of life and Christian understanding?
    1. Believe in judgement.
    2. Life is cyclic.
    3. Those who die become spirits.
    4. Life continues in spiritual world.
87. In order to accept ourselves and others we should do the following except _________________________.
    1. avoid being critical about ourselves
    2. avoid being critical about others 
    3. accept ourselves the way we were created
    4. try to change others
88. The following are reasons why children are engaged in child labour. Which one is not? 
    1. To become famous
    2. Due to poverty
    3. High cost of living
    4. After being orphans
89. David's son, Amnon, committed one of the following sexual misuse, which one is it?
    1. Adultery
    2. Prostitution
    3. Incest
    4. Fornication
90. Kamau's wife is sick, his church does not believe in hospital treatment. What advice can you, as Christian give to Kamau? 
    1. Take him to the prophet who can pray for his wife
    2. Have Kamau arrested by the police
    3. Tell him to take her to hospital
    4. Encourage him to continue praying persistently

SECTION II

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION.

61. Which one of the following chapters of the Quran is known as the mother of Quran?
    
    1. Fatiha
    2. Nas
    3. Ikhlas
    4. Maun
62. Which one of the following surah talks about the unity of Allah (s.w)?
    
    1. Fiil 
    2. Kauthar
    3. Ikhlas
    4. Falaq
63. Which one of the following is the correct teaching of surah Al-Fatiha?
    
    1. Knowledge is a duty.
    2. Allah (s.w) is the king of kings.
    3. Muslims should not associate Allah (s.w) with other things.
    4. The prophet is a great friend of Allah (s.w)
64. Which of the following pairs of surahs is recited to seek for Allah's protection?
    1. Nas and Maun
    2. Falaq and Ikhlas
    3. Ikhlas and Nas 
    4. Nas and Falaq
65. The only surah in the Quran that has "Bismillahi" as part of its verses is:-
    1. Falaq 
    2. ikhlas
    3. Fatiha
    4. Maun
66. The prophet (s.a.w) said that Muslims are like a single building each brick holds the other. What was the prophet (s.a.w) referring to:-
    1. unity of Muslims
    2. love among Muslims
    3. co-operation between Muslims
    4. Muslim brotherhood
67. Which one of the following is not among Islamic manners of toileting?
    1. Enter with the left foot.
    2. Carrying the Quran in the pocket
    3. Coming out with the right foot
    4. Saying ghufranakka when coming out 
68. Which one of the following sunnah salat is performed to seek for rain from Allah(s.w)?
    1. Istikharah
    2. Tarawen
    3. Dhuha
    4. Istisqal
69. Which one of the following is a sunnah act of udhu?
    1. Washing the face
    2. Washing the feet 
    3. Washing the hair
    4. Rinsing the mouth
70. Which one of the following things does not nullify Saum?
    1. Eating intentionally 
    2. Vomiting intentionally
    3. Swallowing saliva
    4. Swallowing
71. Which is the miqaat for pilgrims of East Africa?
    1. Yalamlam
    2. Dhul- Hulaifa
    3. Dhatil - Irq
    4. Juhfa
72. Which one of the following items is not liable for zakat?
    
    1. Cattle
    2. Beans
    3. Utensils
    4. Money
73. Who among the following angels of Allah (s.w) is correctly matched with his duty?
    1. Jibril - incharge of death
    2. Mikail - incharge of rain 
    3. Ridhwam incharge of hell
    4. Izrail-incharge of wahy
74. The scrolls were given to prophet
    1. Musa
    2. Daud
    3. Mohammad
    4. Ibrahim
75. The first prophet of Allah (s.w) to be sent to the world was
    1. Mohammad
    2. Nuh
    3. Adam
    4. Issa
76. How many rakaat has swalatul subh?
    1. Two
    2. Three
    3. Four
    4. One
77. What should one say when he/she hears a Muslim sneezing? 
    1. Subhanallah 
    2. Maashallah
    3. Allahu Akbar
    4. Yarhamkallah
78. Amina a girl in standard seven has developed bad habits of disobeying her parents. What advice would you give her as a friend?
    1. Tell her to continue with the habit.
    2. Threaten to report her to the polite. 
    3. Tell her why its wrong to disobey parents
    4. Stop your friendship immediately 
79. How many goats are slaughtered during the Aqiqa of a baby boy?
    1. One
    2. Three
    3. Two
    4. Four
80. What was the name of the horse that prophet Mohammad (s.a.w) used during the journey of Isra-wai-miraaj?
    1. Buraq
    2. Mahmud
    3. Suraqah
    4. Zaruf
81. The main reason why hoarding is prohibited in isiam is
    1. it makes some people rich. 
    2. it can cause death.
    3. it is a form of injustice.
    4. it removes blessings from the goods
82. Which one of the following is not a quality of a Muslim leader?
    1. Intelligent
    2. Arrogant
    3. Knowledgeable
    4. Generous
83. Which cave did prophet Mohammed (s.a.w) hide during hijrah?
    1. Hirah
    2. Tuwa
    3. Hunain
    4. Thaur
84. Who among the following is the only child who survived the prophet (s.a.w)?
    1. Fatma
    2. Zainab
    3. Ibrahim
    4. Ruqaya
85. The last rightly guided caliph of Islam was
    1. Uthman
    2. Abubakr
    3. Umar
    4. Ali
86. The first woman to embrace Islam was
    1. Aisha
    2. Khadijah
    3. Sumaya
    4. Mariam
87. Which town was Amina bint Wahab from
    1. Makkah
    2. Taif
    3. Madina
    4. Madyam
88. Who wrote the treaty of Hudaibiyah on behalf of the Quraish?
    1. Suhail bin Amru
    2. Uthman bin Affan
    3. Abubakar Assidiq
    4. Ali bin Abi Talib
89. The prophet of Allah (s.w) who had the powers of commanding wind was,______________________.
    1. Ibrahim
    2. Musa
    3. Mohammad
    4. Suleiman
90. The place of worship for the hindus is, _________________________.
    1. Church
    2. Temple
    3. Synagogue
    4. Mosque

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