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Civics · Paper 2 · 2013

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Questions (43)

Section A

1. 1 mark

Unfair treatment of individuals based on their gender is referred to as gender:

A. Discrimination
B. Equity
C. Inequality
D. Stereotyping
2. 1 mark

Which of the following is concerned with logical connection between ideas?

A. Creativity
B. Critical thinking
C. Innovation
D. Life skills
7. 1 mark

Tanzania is a sovereign state. This means it is:

A. Autocratic
B. Autonomous
C. Democratic
D. Monarchial
8. 1 mark

The source of government income from abroad which must be paid is:

A. Credit
B. Debit
C. Grant
D. Loan
9. 1 mark

Traffic signs are useful because they help to:

A. Prevent loss of live and property
B. Prevent road accidents
C. Reduce car speed
D. Reduce traffic jam
10. 1 mark

Value Added Tax (VAT) originates from:

A. Development levy
B. Import tax
C. Income tax
D. Sales tax
11. 1 mark

A piece of paper which is used for secret voting in general election is known as:

A. Ballot paper
B. Blue paper
C. Polling paper
D. White paper
12. 1 mark

The song of Tanzania Nakupenda promotes:

A. Desire and greedy
B. Love to the country
C. Union matters
D. Unity among Tanzanians
13. 1 mark

Who among the following is a product of direct democracy? A. Attorney general B. Chief justice C. Headmaster D. Monitor

A. Attorney general
B. Chief justice
C. Headmaster
D. Monitor
14. 1 mark

A human being works hard in order to: A. Be respected B. Get basic necessities C. Get clothes and water D. Impress others

A. Be respected
B. Get basic necessities
C. Get clothes and water
D. Impress others
15. 1 mark

A person who heads a city council is termed as: A. City director B. Councilor C. Executive director D. Mayor

A. City director
B. Councilor
C. Executive director
D. Mayor
16. 1 mark

The Greek words "demos" and "kratos" together mean: A. Government power B. Majority rule C. Peoples rule D. Political power

A. Government power
B. Majority rule
C. Peoples rule
D. Political power
17. 1 mark

Which of the following way can transmit HIV? A. Eating with a person infected with HIV B. Having sex with a negative HIV person C. Having sex with a positive HIV person D. Sleeping with a positive HIV person

A. Eating with a person infected with HIV
B. Having sex with a negative HIV person
C. Having sex with a positive HIV person
D. Sleeping with a positive HIV person
18. 1 mark

The powers of government branches to limit each other are called: A. Balances and transparent B. Checks and balances C. Openness and checks D. Transparency and balances

A. Balances and transparent
B. Checks and balances
C. Openness and checks
D. Transparency and balances
19. 1 mark

Unfair treatment of individuals based on their gender is referred to as gender: A. Discrimination B. Equity C. Inequality D. Stereotyping

A. Discrimination
B. Equity
C. Inequality
D. Stereotyping
20. 1 mark

Which of the following is concerned with logical connection between ideas? A. Creativity B. Critical thinking C. Innovation D. Life skills

A. Creativity
B. Critical thinking
C. Innovation
D. Life skills

Section B

3. 10 marks

Write “T” for a TRUE (correct) Statement and “F” for a FALSE (incorrect) statement. (i) It is safer to walk along the right hand side of the road. (ii) HIV/AIDS is cured by Antiretroviral (ARVs) drugs. (iii) The United Republic of Tanzania was formed as a result of the union between Tanganyika and Pemba. (iv) The yellow color on the National Flag represents natural resources of Tanzania. (v) Change of leadership in a dictatorship state is made through election. (vi) Tanzania has an unwritten constitution. (vii) Cohabitation is a period when a man and a woman become friends for the purpose of getting married in the future. (viii) The function of judiciary is to interpret laws. (ix) The Tanzania Broadcast Corporation is a public owned media. (x) By-laws are made by the parliament of Tanzania.

  1. It is safer to walk along the right hand side of the road. (1 mk)
  2. HIV/AIDS is cured by Antiretroviral (ARVs) drugs. (1 mk)
  3. The United Republic of Tanzania was formed as a result of the union between Tanganyika and Pemba. (1 mk)
  4. The yellow color on the National Flag represents natural resources of Tanzania. (1 mk)
  5. Change of leadership in a dictatorship state is made through election. (1 mk)
  6. Tanzania has an unwritten constitution. (1 mk)
  7. Cohabitation is a period when a man and a woman become friends for the purpose of getting married in the future. (1 mk)
  8. The function of judiciary is to interpret laws. (1 mk)
  9. The Tanzania Broadcast Corporation is a public owned media. (1 mk)
  10. By-laws are made by the parliament of Tanzania. (1 mk)

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4. 10 marks

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. "Peace and order. Every citizen should pay local and central government taxes honestly. Without money from its people the government cannot run well its programmers." (a) Suggest a suitable title for this passage. (b) Who is a responsible citizen? (c) Mention three duties of a responsible citizen. (i) (ii) (iii) (d) Why should all citizens obey the laws of the country? (e) Explain briefly, why it is necessary to pay taxes honestly.

  1. It is safer to walk along the right hand side of the road. (0 mk)
  2. Suggest a suitable title for this passage. (1 mk)
  3. Suggest a suitable title for this passage. (1 mk)
  4. HIV/AIDS is cured by Antiretroviral (ARVs) drugs. (0 mk)
  5. Who is a responsible citizen? (2 mk)
  6. Who is a responsible citizen? (1 mk)
  7. The United Republic of Tanzania was formed as a result of the union between Tanganyika and Pemba. (0 mk)
  8. Mention three duties of a responsible citizen. (3 mk)
  9. Mention three duties of a responsible citizen. (3 mk)
  10. The yellow color on the National Flag represents natural resources of Tanzania. (0 mk)
  11. Why should all citizens obey the laws of the country? (2 mk)
  12. Why should all citizens obey the laws of the country? (2 mk)
  13. Explain briefly, why it is necessary to pay taxes honestly. (2 mk)
  14. Explain briefly, why it is necessary to pay taxes honestly. (3 mk)
  15. Change of leadership in a dictatorship state is made through election. (0 mk)
  16. Tanzania has an unwritten constitution. (0 mk)
  17. Cohabitation is a period when a man and a woman become friends for the purpose of getting married in the future. (0 mk)
  18. The function of judiciary is to interpret laws. (0 mk)
  19. The Tanzania Broadcast Corporation is a public owned media. (0 mk)
  20. By-laws are made by the parliament of Tanzania. (0 mk)

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5. 20 marks

Define and give two points on the importance of the following terms: (i) Coat of arms (ii) A bill (iii) Creative thinking (iv) The National Electoral Commission (v) Zebra crossing (vi) National anthem (vii) Freedom of expression (viii) Mental work (ix) Social skills (x) Gender role

  1. Define Coat of arms and give two points on its importance. (2 mk)
  2. Define and give two points on the importance of Coat of arms. (2 mk)
  3. Define and give two points on the importance of A bill. (2 mk)
  4. Define A bill and give two points on its importance. (2 mk)
  5. Define and give two points on the importance of Creative thinking. (2 mk)
  6. Define Creative thinking and give two points on its importance. (2 mk)
  7. Define The National Electoral Commission and give two points on its importance. (2 mk)
  8. Define and give two points on the importance of The National Electoral Commission. (2 mk)
  9. Define Zebra crossing and give two points on its importance. (2 mk)
  10. Define National anthem and give two points on its importance. (2 mk)
  11. Define Freedom of expression and give two points on its importance. (2 mk)
  12. Define Mental work and give two points on its importance. (2 mk)
  13. Define Social skills and give two points on its importance. (2 mk)
  14. Define Gender role and give two points on its importance. (2 mk)

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