Creative Arts & Social Studies Questions and Answers - Grade 5 Mid Term 1 Exams 2023 Set 1

ART AND CRAFT 

1. Which of the following is not useful when using smudge technique
   1. crayons
   2. charcoal
   3. dye
   4. paint
2. Stitching beads or pieces of clothes decorating an item is known as
   1. applique
   2. tie and dye 
   3. montage 
   4. embending
3. Which of the following drawing used cross hatching technique? 
   
           A                    B                       C                  D
4. Which of the following is not required when making wax crayons? 
   1. Candle
   2. Metal container
   3. Rolled up paper
   4. Dry cells
5. A hook jacket gives the following information. EXCEPT
   1. Title
   2. The author
   3. Cover
   4. Ilustrations
6. Which of the following is not a primary colour?
   1. Green
   2. Red
   3. Yellow
   4. Blue
7. What should you NOT consider when arranging your items to create a still-in composition?
   1. Proportion
   2. Balance
   3. Rhythm and movement
   4. Value
8. ____________________________is the art of passing threads over and under other threads on a loom.
   1. Pottery
   2. Weaving
   3. Leathering
   4. Basketry
9. The hides and skins goes through a process known as tanning. Which one is not a reason?
   1. Remove bad smell
   2. Prevent rotting
   3. Prevent decomposing
   4. Make a design
10. Which of the following is a rod puppet? 
    

MUSIC

11. Tunajivunia Kenya Nchi Yetu is a _____________________ song
    1. traditional
    2. sacred
    3. patriotic
    4. action
12. The first voice of male voices is called _______________________
    1. tenor
    2. bass
    3. altor
    4. suprano
13. The part labelled A below is called 
    
    1. sling
    2. membrane
    3. sound box
    4. turning laces
14. Name the note symbol given 
    
    
    1. crotchet
    2. minim
    3. quaver
    4. semibreeve
15. Abu is a musical instruments played by
    1. blowing
    2. plucking
    3. beating
    4. hitting
16. The person who leads the rest of the participants in singing is called ____________
    1. melodist
    2. Dancer
    3. soloist
    4. response group
17. The participants in a song decorate their bodies using paints. This is called ______________
    1. painting
    2. constumes
    3. body adornment
    4. ornaments
18. The diagram below is played by _______________________
    
    1. blowing
    2. plucking
    3. hitting
    4. beating
19. Songs are sung when people are happy while others are sung when people are sad. Sadness or happiness in a song is the ______________________
    1. tone
    2. mood
    3. value
    4. tempo
20. When two voices are in agreement while singing together they are said to be in
    1. speed
    2. harmony
    3. rhythm 
    4. hook

SOCIAL STUDIES 

21. Which one of the following is not an element of a map?
    1. Key
    2. Scale
    3. Colour
    4. Compass
22. Which country borders Kenya to the East
    1. East
    2. South Sudan
    3. Uganda
    4. Somalia
23. The biggest town in Kenya is
    1. Mombasa
    2. Nairobi
    3. Nakuru
    4. Thika
24. Three of the following are ways in which the county government gets money. Which one is not 
    1. from National Police service
    2. land rates
    3. business permits 
    4. cess 
25. Three of the followings are aspects of traditional culture in the country. Which is not 
    1. food
    2. dressing
    3. vehicles
    4. housing
26. A short statement about the aims and beliefs of a school is
    1. core values
    2. timetable
    3. the school routine
    4. school motto
27. The things found in nature that we use to create wealth in order to meet our needs and improve our lives are called
    1. economic activities
    2. products
    3. resources
    4. riddles
28. The exchange of goods for goods is called
    1. currency trade
    2. Barter trade 
    3. Taxes
    4. Cowrie shells
29. Three of the following are the qualities of a good citizen. Which one is not?
    1. Hardworking
    2. Greed
    3. Tolerant
    4. Generosity
30. Which one of the following is not an importance of democracy in school?
    1. People expresses their ideas without fear
    2. Leaners are able to choose the readers 
    3. The learners are involved in decision making
    4. Pupils are allowed to search for anything in the internet
31. Which one of the following language groups migrated from South Western Sudan
    1. The Nilotes
    2. The Cushites 
    3. The Bantus
    4. The Semites
32. Three of the following are methods of instruction used in African traditional education which one was not?
    1. Writing
    2. Songs
    3. Observation
    4. Story telling
33. Which one of the following climatic regions is experienced around Lake Victoria and the coastal region of Kenya?
    1. Tropical climate
    2. Mountain climate
    3. Modified tropical climate
    4. Desert climate 

Use the map of Kenya to answer questions 34 and 35 

34. The physical feature marked W is
    1. Mau Escarpment
    2. Aberdares
    3. Mt. Longonot 
    4. Mt. Elgon
35. The area marked T has high population because the area has
    1. high rainfall
    2. minerals
    3. large towns 
    4. good roads 

PART II

CHRISTIAN RELIGIUOS EDUCATION

36. The main function of Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden was to
    1. cultivate and guard it
    2. dominate all animals
    3. cut down all trees 
    4. eat all fruits in it
37. God created human beings from _________________________
    1. plastercine
    2. water
    3. oxygen
    4. soil
38. For how long had Lazarus been dead?
    1. Six months
    2. Three days 
    3. Four days
    4. Four months 
39. The following are bad emotions except
    1. rudeness
    2. anger
    3. anxiety 
    4. patience
40. God appeared to me in a burning bush as I was attending to my father-in-law flock. Who am I?
    1. Lot
    2. Abraham
    3. Moses
    4. Elijah
41. Which one of the following activities leads to spread of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS?
    1. Hugging
    2. Sharing books
    3. Donating food items
    4. Sexual intercourse
42. Jesus was born in __________________
    1. Jericho 
    2. Nazareth
    3. Bethlehem
    4. Bethany
43. Angel ________________announced the birth of Jesus Christ to Mary.
    1. Gabriel
    2. Raphael
    3. Michael
    4. James
44. The mother of John the Baptist was called
    1. Hannah
    2. Elizabeth
    3. Mary
    4. Naomi
45. The following are causes of child labour.  Which one is not?
    1. Poverty
    2. Need for cheap labour
    3. Death of parents
    4. Sufficient supply of basic needs
46. Three of the following are values acquired from using the holy Bible. Which one is not
    1. respect
    2. kindness
    3. honesty
    4. envy
47. Finding the solution between two disagreeing groups or people is called
    1. social justice
    2. critical thinking
    3. conflict resolution
    4. decision making
48. King solomon settled a disagreement between two women who were fighting over a baby. He did this through God given ________________________
    1. pride 
    2. humility
    3. wisdom
    4. miracle
49. Which one of the following is a good use of social media?
    1. Recording and uploading memory verse
    2. Cyber-bullying follow peers
    3. Googling pornographic content
    4. Inciting others using unknown names
50. The following are fruits of the Holy Spirit. Which one is not? 
    1. Wisdom
    2. Joy
    3. Peace 
    4. Patience

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 

36. Which Surah describe the events of the year of the elephant?
    1. Maun
    2. Alaq
    3. Humaza
    4. Fiyl 
37. "Verily he who hates you O Muhammad will be cut off from all that is good" Which of the Ayat below matches this question?
    1. 'Faswal-lilirab-rabbika wanhar'
    2. In-naaa aatwaynaakal kauthar'
    3. Fal-yaabuduu rab-ba haadhal-bayt'
    4. Inana Shaani-aka-huwal- abtar'
38. Complete the verse from Surah Takathur below.
    Hat-taa-Zurtumul _________________________
    1. Ta-alamu
    2. Ilmal Yaqiin
    3. Magaabir
    4. Takathur
39. Worshiping Allah (SWT) as if you seen Him for if you do not see him he sees you. This is a pillar of?
    1. Iman
    2. Islam
    3. Ihsan
    4. Taqwa
40. Who was the mother of Nabii Issah?
    1. Halima
    2. Sarah
    3. Miriam
    4. Amina
41. Which angel of Allah will blow the trumpet in the day of account?
    1. Israfil
    2. Izrail
    3. Ridhwan
    4. Munkar 
42. Blood is an example of __________________ najis
    1. Mutawassita
    2. Mughalladha
    3. Mukhaffafah
    4. Light Najis
43. Which was the real name of the uncle of Prophet Muhammad who was cursed in Surah Masad?
    1. Abu Jahal
    2. Abu Lahab
    3. Abdul Uzza
    4. Abbas
44. The following are the importance of the hadith on greetings except 
    1. Love
    2. Peace
    3. Hatred
    4. Friendship
45. The angel of Allah who is incharge of the gate of Jannah is?
    1. Atid
    2. Malik
    3. Ridhwan
    4. Razib
46. According to the story of Abraha Ashram, what was the name of the biggest elephant used to destroy Al-kaabah?
    1. Mahmond
    2. Buraq
    3. Himaarun
    4. Asadun
47. The word Taqwa according to Islam it means?
    1. Rely on Allah
    2. Feeding Allah
    3. Worshiping Allah
    4. Believing in Allah
48. On which month did prophet Muhammad went for Isra-wal-Miraj?
    1. Muharram
    2. Rajab
    3. Dhul-Qaadah
    4. Rabiul Awwal
49. Which of the following is not the Islamic etiquette of eating?
    1. Saying Bismillah
    2. Washing hands
    3. Talking while eating
    4. Using the right hand
50. A Muslim child can show all the following to his parent except 
    1. Kindness
    2. respect
    3. disrespect
    4. obedience 

MARKING SCHEME

ART

1. C
2. A
3. A
4. D
5. C
6. A
7. C
8. B
9. D
10. B

MUSIC

11. C
12. A
13. B
14. B
15. A
16. C
17. C
18. A
19. B
20. B

SOCIAL

21. C
22. D
23. B
24. A
25. C
26. D
27. C
28. B
29. B
30. D
31. A
32. A
33. C
34. D
35. A

CRE

36. A
37. D
38. C
39. D
40. C
41. D
42. C
43. A
44. B
45. D
46. D
47. C
48. C
49. A
50. A

IRE

36. D
37. D
38. C
39. C
40. C
41. A
42. A
43. C
44. C
45. C
46. A
47. B
48. B
49. C
50. C