PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

KIBAHA TOWN COUNCIL SIMBANI SECONDARYSCHOOL
CIVICS FORM ONE TERMINAL EXAM MAY 2024
TIME: 3 HRS
INSTRUCTIONS: Follow the instructions carefully .

SECTION (A): Answer all questions from this section (15 marks)

1. For each of the items (i-x) choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write
beside the item number in the answer sheet (s) provided.
i. A group of people of one territory with one common language and history and culture is
known as ( )
A. A nation B. A state C.Nationalism D. Society

ii. The state In which a country have the power to exercise her internal affairs is known as
( )
A. External sovereignty B. Internal sovereignty C. Sovereignty D. Nationalism

iii. The black colour on the Tanzania National Flag represent ( )

A. Precious black stones found in our rocks B. People of Tanzania who are Africans C.
Black material found in Tanzania D. The minerals of the land of Tanzania

iv. ................... Is the ability of a person to apply mental and physical abilities in society to
control one's environment . ( )
A. A skill B. Self awareness C. Empathy D. Assertiveness

v. .........................symbolizes the authority of the Tanzania President ( ) A.Coat

of arms B. National Flag C. The rulling party D. Presidential standard

vi. Mr Joseph taught his students a lesson about the national symbols which subject does he
teacher? ( )
A. Physics B. Civics C. Human rights D.Chemistry

vii. The man and woman in a Coat of arms of the United Republic of Tanzania symbolize (
)
A. Cooperation B. Tools C. Red soil D. Cash crops

viii. On 1st may 2024, Tanzania gathered in various areas to celebrate an important national
event. This event is known as ( )
 A. Union day B. Workers day C. Nane nane day D. Eid- El-Fitr

ix. Why Tanzanians commemorate the day on 7 April every year ? ( )

A. The first president of Tanganyika was assassinated B. The first president of Zanzibar
was assassinated C.The first president of Tanzania was born D. The people of Tanganyika
overthrew the British rule

x. If you talk to your friend who has just lost her mother what skills will you use
A. Empathy B. Self awareness C. Self worth D. Self esteem ( )

2. Match an item on list A to the list B by writing letter of correct response below the item
number.
List A List B
i. Crossed axe and hoe ( ) A. Represent cash crops produced in
Tanzania
ii. Two human figures ( ) B. It represents the symbol of traditional
weapons and defense
iii. Sea waves ( ) C. Represent tools used by the peasants
and farmers on Tanzania
iv. Spear ( ) D. A man and woman to represent
national unity and cooperation among
Tanzania
v. Crops "cotton and clove" ( ) E. Represent water bodies such as Ocean,
Lakes and rivers and coastal lines of
Tanzania

SECTION (B): Answer ALL questions from this section. (60 marks)

3. Define the following concepts and for each give importance of it

a) National Flag is .................................................................................................................................
Importance
I)..............….....…....................…................................................................................................................
II).............................................................................................................................................................

b) National anthem is ...........................................................................................................................

Importance
I)..............................................................................................................................................................
II).............................................................................................................................................................

c) National currency is .........................................................................................................................

Importance
I).............................................................................................................................................................
II)............................................................................................................................................................
III)..........................................................................................................................................................

4. Explain the following terminologies as they used in Civics

i)Life skills are ......................................................................................................................................
ii) Civics is ............................................................................................................................................
iii) Sovereignty is ...................................................................................................................................
iv) Government is .......................................................................................................................................
v)A Constitution is .....................................................................................................................................

5. Mention 5 importance of studying Civics in Secondary Schools so that you can make a great awareness
to the people about this subject
i ..................................................................................................................................................................
ii .................................................................................................................................................................
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iv ................................................................................................................................................................
v ................................................................................................................................................................

6. Imagine you are the village Chairperson at Magoto village, explain to your community why it is
important to celebrate the national festivals in Tanzania (5 points)
i ..................................................................................................................................................................
ii .................................................................................................................................................................
iii ................................................................................................................................................................
iv ................................................................................................................................................................
v ................................................................................................................................................................

7.The National anthem is the official song of the nation. It is played or sung on special occasion such as
i ..................................................................................................................................................................
ii .................................................................................................................................................................
iii ................................................................................................................................................................
iv ................................................................................................................................................................
v .................................................................................................................................................................

8. Mention 5 Public Religious festivals

i ......................................................................................
ii .....................................................................................
iii ....................................................................................
iv ...................................................................................
v ....................................................................................

SECTION C. Answer All questions (25 marks)

9.Write the official song of National anthem of Tanzania in Kiswahili language
10.Draw the Coat of arms of Tanzania

11.Draw the national flag of Tanzania and answer the following questions

i) Black colour represents.................................................................................

ii) Yellow colour represents...............................................................................
iii) Blue colour represents.................................................................................
iv) Green colour represents...............................................................................