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Social Study Model Exam Grade .8 PDF
Social Study Model Exam Grade .8 PDF
Social Study Model Exam Grade .8 PDF
1 BUREAU
GRADE EIGHT MODEL EXAM
SOCIAL STUDY EXAMINATION
2012/ 2020
1
Number of Items: 60 Time Allowed: 1 Hour
INSTRUCTION-1
CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER FROM THE GIVEN OPTIONS AND
BLACKEN THE LETTER OF YOUR CHOICE ON THE ANSWER SHEET
PROVIDED.
2. It is clear that sparsely populated places are hostile environment. Can you
explain how sparsely populated areas are hostile? Areas with
3. One of the following future Trans African highways extends directly from
How would you describe the inner most layer of the earth?
1
A. It’s made of light liquid materials.
B. It’s the smallest layer of the earth.
C. Its temperature is about 148C.
D. It’s about 6371 km below the surface.
7. Can you explain the benefit of wild animals obtain from natural vegetation?
Wild animals get
8. Which statement supports those human factors responsible for soil erosion?
11. Every year in most developing nations millions of people have died due to
food shortage. What is the major cause for this problem?
A. Asia C. Africa
B. Australia D. Europe
A. Nile C. Volga
B. Mississippi D. Yangtze
14. Can you identify densely populated area based on its environment?
17. The formation of ups and downs on the earth’s crust caused by compressional
forces is known as
A. earthquake. C. volcanism.
B. folding. D. exfoliation.
22. Which ones are affected by hot water released from thermal power station?
24. How can you describe the trend of Ethiopian population growth since 1900?
25. Regarding the role of men to reduce rapid population growth in Ethiopia,
what describes the strategic plan?
27. How would you explain the differences of the terms ‘Sex’ and ‘Gender’?
29. The line of longitude that crosses the eastern-tip of Africa is approximately
A. 100′0′′W C. 400′0′′N
B. 300′0′′S D. 500′0′′E
INSTRUCTION-3
QUESTIONS 32-34 REPLACE THE MAP READING SECTION GIVEN ABOVE.
THESE QUESTIONS MUST BE DONE ONLY BY VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND/OR
BLIND CANDIDATES.
34. Ethiopia is rich in water resource, but there is unsafe domestic water problem.
How could you describe this problem in Addis Ababa?
A. Rivers crossing the city that could use for domestic purpose are polluted.
B. Many rivers in the city hold small amount of water for domestic use.
C. Water bodies that could use for home consumption in the city are few.
D. There are many spring waters in the city but they are not accessible.
A. Egyptians. C. Phoenicians.
B. Romans. D. Greeks.
37. Mali achieved its highest stage of political power and cultural development
under the rule of
38. Which one of the following best describes the architectural achievements of
ancient Zimbabwe?
A. Teff C. Maize
B. Coffee D. Bean
42. Which one of the following African country has better development railway
transport?
A. Egypt C. Libya
B. South Africa D. Kenya
44. Which one of the following is NOT a convention of a child endorsed by the
United Nation?
A. Children have the right to express their views and freedom of thought.
B. Children have the right to protection from abuse and good standard of
living.
C. Children have the right not to perform any work that is likely to be
harmful.
D. Children should get physical punishment when they commit mistakes.
47. Which one of the following regional organizations found by West African
countries?
A. SADC C. COMESA
B. ECOWAS D. IGAD
A. Romans C. German
B. Greece D. England
A. Manufacturing C. Trade
B. Transportation D. Agriculture.
A. socialism C. pluralism.
B. colonialism D. democracy
A. Judaism C. Hinduism
B. Buddhism D. Islam
A. Mekele. C. Adwa.
B. Ambalage. D. Maychew.
A. theft
B. making attacks in groups
C. burning down houses and property
D. loyality
60. Which one of the following is NOT an organ of the United Nation?