Peace
14 Grade 4 Social Studies questions on Peace, with worked marking schemes. 14 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
5 marksKamau and Juma disagree about whose turn it is to use the class computer.
(a) Suggest one peaceful way they can solve the problem.
(b) Give two reasons why solving problems peacefully is better than fighting.
(5 marks)
Marking scheme
(a) Any one (1 mark): talk it over, take turns, ask a teacher/prefect to help, make a timetable. (b) Any two (4 marks): no one gets hurt, they remain friends, it saves time, it keeps order, it shows respect, problems are solved fairly.
Question 2
1 markTwo pupils disagree over a football. What is the best peaceful way to solve their problem?
A. Fighting over the ball
B. Hiding the ball from everyone
C. Refusing to talk and sulking
D. Talking and agreeing to take turns
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of the following is a benefit of peace in a community?
A. Schools are forced to close
B. Families flee their homes
C. Businesses are destroyed
D. People can work and develop without fear
(1 mark)
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1 markPeace means living together without fighting or quarrels. Which action helps to promote peace among pupils?
A. Sharing and helping one another
B. Insulting classmates
C. Fighting during games
D. Refusing to work together
(1 mark)
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6 marksWhen peace breaks down, communities suffer.
(a) Give two things that can happen when there is no peace.
(b) Suggest two ways members of a community can build peace.
(6 marks)
Marking scheme
(a) Any two (3 marks): people flee their homes, property is destroyed, schools/businesses close, people are hurt, fear and hunger increase. (b) Any two (3 marks): dialogue/talking, tolerance and respect, sharing resources fairly, forgiving one another, obeying rules, involving leaders/elders.
Question 6
1 markA person who helps two people who are quarrelling to settle their differences peacefully is called a:
A. Driver
B. Shopkeeper
C. Referee of a match
D. Mediator
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of the following is a sign that there is peace in a community?
A. Children afraid to go to school
B. People fighting in the streets
C. Homes being burnt
D. Neighbours living together in harmony
(1 mark)
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5 marksA new pupil from another community joins Amina's class and some pupils laugh at his language.
(a) State how Amina can promote peace in this situation.
(b) Give two reasons why respecting people from other communities keeps peace.
(5 marks)
Marking scheme
(a) Welcome him, be friendly, tell others to stop laughing, help him settle in (1 mark). (b) Any two (4 marks): it prevents quarrels/conflict, everyone feels valued and safe, it promotes unity, we live as one nation, we learn from each other.
Question 9
1 markA pupil notices two classmates about to fight. The most peaceful action is to:
A. Join in the fight
B. Record it and laugh
C. Tell a teacher and help calm them down
D. Encourage them to fight
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of these values helps most in keeping peace at school?
A. Selfishness
B. Revenge
C. Tolerance and respect for others
D. Hatred
(1 mark)
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4 marksPeace is important in every community.
(a) State what is meant by peace.
(b) Give two ways pupils can promote peace in school.
(4 marks)
Marking scheme
(a) Living together in harmony without fighting, quarrels or violence (2 marks). (b) Any two (2 marks): sharing, respecting others, avoiding fights, solving disagreements by talking, helping one another, being tolerant.
Question 12
1 markWhen there is no peace in a country, one likely result is that:
A. Farming increases everywhere
B. People are forced to leave their homes
C. Everyone becomes rich
D. More schools are built quickly
(1 mark)
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1 markDuring games, Otieno's team loses the match. Which action by Otieno shows he is peaceful?
A. Breaking the goal posts
B. Fighting the other players
C. Congratulating the winning team
D. Insulting the referee
(1 mark)
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6 marksPeace brings many benefits to a community. Explain three benefits of living in a peaceful community.
(6 marks)
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