ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level

SOCIOLOGY 4045/2
PAPER 2 Essays questions

SPECIMEN PAPER 2 hours

Additional materials:
Answer paper

TIME 2 hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided on the answer
paper/answer booklet.

Answer four questions only.

Write your answers on the separate answer paper provided.

If you use more than one sheet of paper, fasten the sheets together.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.

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Essay questions

Answer any four questions.

1. Outline the characteristics of sociology [25]

2. Describe different marriage practices found in Zimbabwe. [25]

3. State the significance of national symbols. [25]

4. Explain how the education system in Zimbabwe promotes culture. [25]

5. Describe the effects of industrialization in Zimbabwe. [25]

6. Explain the role of advertising when doing business. [25]

7. Outline the role of workers’ associations in Zimbabwe. [25]

8. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of population growth. [25]

9. Identify signs of deviant behaviour in schools. [25]

10. Suggest measures that your society can take to reduce the risk of disasters. [25]

4045/2 Specimen paper