CIVICS FORM THREE TERMINAL EXAM

CIVICS FORM THREE TERMINAL EXAM

INSTRUCTIONS:

Hello, Form Three Civics Scholars!

This is your final Civics exam, designed to test your understanding of the concepts you've learned. It consists of three sections: A, B, and C.

• Sections A and B are a MUST-DO: Please answer ALL questions in these two sections.
• Section C: Your Choice! Select any TWO questions from this section to answer.
• A Little Neatness Please: Write your answers clearly and legibly. Make it easy for us to appreciate your hard work!
• Time Allotment: You have 3 hours to complete this exam.

Good luck – I know you'll do great!

SECTION A: (20 Marks) - Test Your Knowledge!

• Answer all questions in this section.

1. Multiple Choice Questions (10 Marks)

   • Choose the BEST answer from the options provided. Write down the letter (A, B, C, or D) that corresponds to your chosen answer.

   I. Which of the following is considered a key skill for success in the 21st century?

   A.  Memorizing facts
   
   B.  Thinking critically and solving problems
   
   C.  Learning by repetition
   
   D.  Simply listening without participating
   

   II. What's typically a characteristic of a developing country?

   A.  People have high average incomes.
   
   B.  It has a lot of industries.
   
   C.  It uses advanced technology in many areas.
   
   D.  Many people live in poverty.
   

   III. Which of these tells us something about how a society is developing socially?

   A.  How much the country produces (GDP)
   
   B.  How long people live on average
   
   C.  How much industry the country has
   
   D.  How much the country trades with other countries
   

   IV. What can hinder a country's economic development?

   A.  Unstable political situation
   
   B.  Plenty of natural resources
   
   C.  People not having access to good education
   
   D.  Poor roads, railways, etc.
   

   V. Which of the following is a service provided to people in Tanzania?

   A.  Military protection
   
   B.  Healthcare
   
   C.  Banking services
   
   D.  Mining activities
   

   VI. What's one of the roles of businesses in helping a country develop?

   A.  Providing services for free
   
   B.  Creating jobs for people
   
   C.  Paying taxes to the government
   
   D.  Keeping law and order
   

   VII. Which of the following is an example of a financial institution?

   A.  An organization that helps the community
   
   B.  A privately owned company
   
   C.  The central bank of Tanzania
   
   D.  A government department
   

   VIII. What's a big reason why some people in Tanzania are poor?

   A.  The country has a lot of industries
   
   B.  The country has a stable government
   
   C.  The population is growing very fast
   
   D.  The country has a lot of natural resources
   

   IX. What do the letters GDP stand for?

   A.  Gross Domestic Product
   
   B.  General Development Plan
   
   C.  Gross Development Progress
   
   D.  Global Development Product
   

   X. What's the main aim of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

   A.  To focus only on making economies grow
   
   B.  To solve global problems and make the world a better place for everyone
   
   C.  To spend more money on the military
   
   D.  To help rich countries develop even more
   

2. Matching Items (10 Marks)

   • Match the items in List A with the correct descriptions in List B. Write the number and the corresponding letter (e.g., I. D).

   List A

   I. Life skills

   II. Social development

   III. Economic development

   IV. Civil society

   V. Poverty

   VI. Financial institutions

   List B

   A. Organizations that aren't part of the government or businesses that want to make a profit.

   B. The process of improving people's overall well-being in a society.

   C. Organizations that help us manage money.

   D. Abilities that help us navigate daily life effectively.

   E. The process of a country producing more goods and services.

   F. The state of not having enough money or resources.

   G. Building up a country's military strength.

SECTION B: (42 Marks) - Short Explanation Time!

• Answer all questions in this section.

3. Explain what "life skills" are and why they're so important for us. (6 Marks)
4. Describe the main things that characterize developing countries. (6 Marks)
5. What are the key differences between the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? (6 Marks)
6. What are some of the things we look at to measure how well a society is developing? (6 Marks)
7. What are the factors that help or hinder a country's economic development? (6 Marks)
8. Describe the different kinds of social services that are provided in Tanzania. (6 Marks)
9. What role does the government play in helping a country's economy and society progress? (6 Marks)

SECTION C: (18 Marks) - Time to Elaborate!

• Answer any two questions from this section.

10. Discuss the importance of both the private sector (businesses) and civil society (organizations that help people) in Tanzania's development. (9 Marks)
11. Explain how financial institutions contribute to a country's economic growth. (9 Marks)
12. Analyze the problem of poverty in Tanzania and suggest some solutions to reduce it. (9 Marks)