Std7 Social Studies Exam 2012

Which of the following types of food is associated with swampy areas in Botswana?
1. Tswii
2. Phane
3. Delele
4. Kapanta
Who is the head of the traditional village in the Setswana culture?
1. Councillor
2. President
3. Mophato
4. Kgosi
What is the role of Ntlo ya Dikgosi?
1. To hear and judge minor cases
2. To make customary laws for the country
3. To advise government on cultural issues
4. To administer corporal to those found guilty
Use the picture below to answer question 4.

Traditional Dance Troupe

Which two elements of culture are shown in the picture?
1. Language and technology
2. Entertainment and dress
3. Dance and shelter
4. Beliefs and food
What is the importance of culture?
1. It allows people to learn new things.
2. it gives people a sense of belonging
3. lt helps people to learn more about other societies.
4. it gives people an idea on how to develop their country
Which of the following would bring a change in culture?
1. The movement of people within their ward
2. The maintenance of people’s traditions
3. The introduction of new technology
4. The building of a traditional village
What is the difference between a monogamous marriage and a polygamous marriage?
1. A monogamous marriage allows a man to have only one wife while a polygamous marriage allows a man to have more than one wife
2. A monogamous marriage is conducted by the Kgosi while a polygamous marriage is conducted by the Magistrate.
3. A monogamous marriage takes place in a church while a poiygamous marriage takes place, in the District Commissioner's ofﬁce.
4. A monogamous marriage requires payment of the bride-price white a polygamous marriage does not
How can children be helped to cope with the divorce of their parents?
1. By encouraging the children to stay alone in their parents' home
2. By dividing the children between the parents
3. By giving the children to relatives for adoption
4. By allowing the children to see both parents
How does HlV and AIDS affect the family economically?
1. It leads to loss of breadwinners in families.
2. It increases government spending on families.
3. It helps the children of the dead person to get rich.
4. It leads to conﬂict over the property of a member who dies.
Use the weather instrument below to answer questions 10 to 11

What is the name of the weather instrument shown?
1. Sunshine recorder
2. Cup anemometer
3. Rain gauge
4. Barometer
Use the weather instrument below

Which unit of measure does the instrument use?
1. Millibars
2. Millimetres
3. Hours and minutes
4. Kilometres per hour
The table below shows rainfall and temperature readings for climatic region X.

Use it to answer questions 12 to 15

Which climatic region is represented by the information in the table?
1. Desert
2. Tundra
3. Equatorial
4. Mediterranean
The table below shows rainfall and temperature readings for climatic region X.

What type of of clothing would be suitable in climatic region X in June and July?
1. Light clothing
2. Light water proof clothing
3. Warm water proof clothing
4. Long clothing and head scarfs
The table below shows rainfall and temperature readings for climatic region X.

The climate of region X can be described as
1. hot and dry throughout the year.
2. hot and wet throughout the year.
3. cold and dry throughout the year.
4. cold and wet throughout the year.
The table below shows rainfall and temperature readings for climatic region X.

The climatic conditions in region X would influence people living there to be
1. hunters and gatherers.
2. pastoral farmers.
3. arable farmers.
4. ﬁshermen.
Use the diagram below to answer questions 16 to 17

Which type of rainfall would occur as a result of the process shown in the diagram?
1. Convergence rainfall
2. Convectional rainfall
3. Cyclonic rainfall
4. Relief rainfall
Use the diagram below

Which of the following processes takes place at the points marked Q?
1. Condensation
2. Precipitation
3. Evaporation
4. Heating
Use the Information below to answer question

Mr. James Alfred was born in Britain. At 25 years, he started working in Botswana as a doctor at Princess Marina Hospital. After staying in Botswana for 15 years, he successfully applied for citizenship.

How did Mr. Alfred become a citizen of Botswana?
1. By birth
2. By descent
3. By adoption
4. By naturalisation
The blue colour in the national ﬂag of Botswana represents ...............
1. water.
2. peace.
3. beautiful skies.
4. peaceful racial cooperation.
Which of the following countries was colonised by Germany?
1. Angola
2. Zambia
3. Namibia
4. Zimbabwe
The British South Africa Company was interested in taking over Bechuanaland because they wanted to
1. build roads and railways in Bechuanaland.
2. protect Bechuanaland from the Boers.
3. spread Christianity in Bechuanatand.
4. search for minerals in Bechuanaland.
How did the interaction between Batswana and Europeans affect the lives of Batswana?
1. Batswana lost their cattle.
2. Batswana stopped paying tax to Europeans.
3. Batswana lost their women to the Europeans.
4. Batswana were forced to close initiation schools.
Which of the following is a practice that is not allowed in Botswana?
1. Homosexuality
2. Gender equality
3. Freedom of religion
4. Freedom of expression
Which of the following Weather instruments will show a zero reading on Tuesday,Wednesday and Friday?
1. Sunshine recorder
2. Six's thermometer
3. Rain gauge
4. Barometer
Use the diagram of a weather instrument below to answer 25 and 26

Which element of weather is measured using the instrument?
1. Wind direction
2. Air pressure
3. Wind speed
4. Humidity
Use the diagram of a weather instrument below

What unit of measure does the instrument use?
1. Millibars
2. Percentage
3. Cardinal Points
4. Kilometers per hour
Which ministry is responsible for the issuing of Omang?
1. Mineral, Energy and Water Resources
2. Education and Skills Development
3. Labour and Home Affairs
4. Trade and Industry
Read the text below and use it to answer question 28 to 30

Boitumelo, a Mokgatla girl, got married to Chiyapo from Tutume Village. The marriage was held at the Spiritual Healing Church. They have two children, a girl, Lesego and a boy, Tumo. Lesego is married in her village to Boiki and they have one child, Tsholo.

Which cultural concept is displayed by Boitumelo and Chiyapo’s marriage?
1. Cultural identity
2. Cultural heritage
3. Cultural diversity
4. Cultural tolerance
Read the text below

Boitumelo, a Mokgatla girl, got married to Chiyapo from Tutume Village. The marriage was held at the Spiritual Healing Church. They have two children, a girl, Lesego and a boy, Tumo. Lesego is married in her village to Boiki and they have one child, Tsholo.

How is Tumo related to Tsholo?
1. Aunt
2. Uncle
3. Brother
4. Grandfather
Read the text below

Boitumelo, a Mokgatla girl, got married to Chiyapo from Tutume Village. The marriage was held at the Spiritual Healing Church. They have two children, a girl, Lesego and a boy, Tumo. Lesego is married in her village to Boiki and they have one child, Tsholo.

What form of marriage took place between Boitumelo and Chiyapo?
1. Polygamous
2. Customary
3. Religious
4. Civil
How can subsistence arable farmers help to reduce soil erosion?
1. By burning the veld
2. By growing only one crop
3. By adding fertilizers to the soil
4. By ploughing across the slope
Which of the following factors negatively affects arable farming in Botswana?
1. Pests and diseases
2. Low temperatures
3. Heavy rainfalls
4. Rocky soils
Use the information below to answer questions 33 to 34

Rapula is a pastoral farmer and he keeps his animals in a farm. He has divided the farm into two parts. Each part has a borehole. He keeps his animals in one part in summer and moves them to the other part in winter.

Which method of farming is practised by Rapula’?
1. Pastoral
2. Irrigation
3. Zero grazing
4. Rotational grazing
Use the information below

Rapula is a pastoral farmer and he keeps his animals in a farm. He has divided the farm into two parts. Each part has a borehole. He keeps his animals in one part in summer and moves them to the other part in winter.

What conclusion can be made about Rapula’s method of farming?
1. It saves water.
2. It uses a lot of land.
3. It helps to reduse soil erosion
4. It protects the animals from the cold
What can arable farmers do to reduce the effects of drought?
1. They can export agricultural products.
2. They can develop irrigation systems.
3. They can plough fertile land only.
4. They can use chemical fertilizers.
Which of the following describes sustainable development?
1. Using resources wisely
2. Encouraging the use of local resouces
3. Producing more food from a small area
4. Stock piling food products for future use
How does global warming affect the environment?
1. By increasing the length of the seasons
2. By causing temperatures to rise
3. By increasing the ice glaciers
4. By causing the sea levels to drop
Which type of rainfall is likely to occur when two air masses with high temperatures meet?
1. Relief
2. Cyclonic
3. Orographic
4. Convectional
Which of the following describes the climate of Botswana?
1. Hot throughout the year
2. Rainy throughout the year
3. Cold dry winters and hot wet summers
4. Warm wet winters and cool dry summers
Use the picture below showing people moving from north east Brazil to Sao - Paulo and Rio de Janeiro to answer question 40 to 42

Which of the following is one of the factors that forces people in north east Brazil to migrate to Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro?
1. Marriage
2. Witchcraft
3. Low yields
4. Cold weather
Use the picture below showing people moving from north east Brazil to Sao - Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

Which type of migration is shown in the picture?
1. Rural-urban
2. Urban-rural
3. Rural-rural
4. Urban-urban
Use the picture below showing people moving from north east Brazil to Sao - Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

How can the government of Brazil encourage people in the north east of Brazil to
reduce their family sizes?
1. By sterilising all men
2. By providing incentives for small families
3. By encouraging women to be self employed
4. By employing all men in industries in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro
Which of the following sources of energy does not lead to pollution of the environment?
1. firewood
2. diesel
3. coal
4. sun
Which of the following mode of transport is the most expensive to use?
1. Air
2. Rail
3. Road
4. Water
Which branch of government in Botswana is responsible for interpreting the law?
1. The Judiciary
2. The Executive
3. The Legislature
4. The Administrative
Which document ofﬁcially identiﬁes Batswana when they are outside the country?
1. Voter’s Registration Card
2. National identity Card
3. Birth Certiﬁcate
4. Passport
Which ministry is responsible for educating the public about road safety in Botswana?
1. Health
2. Labour and Home Affairs
3. Transport and Communications
4. Education and Skills Development
Use the information below to answer following questions 48 to 49

Every year. the people of Loapi village take pictures of their initiation ceremonies. The pictures are normally given as presents to visitors who come to this village.

Which form of tourism is practised in Loapi village?
1. Religious
2. Scenery
3. Cultural
4. Sports
Use the information below

Every year. the people of Loapi village take pictures of their initiation ceremonies. The pictures are normally given as presents to visitors who come to this village.

How does the community of Loapi village develop tourism in their village?
1. By advertising their cultural practices through pictures
2. By inviting tourists to their initiation ceremonies
3. By tarring the road entering their village
4. By building hotels for tourists
Which of the following is a protected wildlife area in Botswana
1. Tsodilo Hills
2. Manyelanong hills
3. Matsieng Fool Print
4. Logaga lwa ga Kobokwe