African Traditional Education

12 Grade 5 Social Studies questions on African Traditional Education, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   During evenings, an elder tells the children stories about brave ancestors to teach them courage. Which method of traditional education is this?

   A. Filming

   B. Printing

   C. Storytelling

   D. Texting

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2. Question 2

   4 marks

   Give two ways in which children learned skills in African traditional education.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any two: through practice/doing the work with adults; through apprenticeship (working under a skilled person); through observation and imitation; through storytelling, songs and proverbs; through participation in community activities. (2 marks each)

3. Question 3

   1 mark

   A ceremony that marked the passage of a young person from childhood to adulthood was known as:

   A. A wedding

   B. A market day

   C. A prize-giving day

   D. An initiation

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4. Question 4

   3 marks

   (a) Identify one method used to pass on knowledge in African traditional education.

   (b) State two importance of African traditional education.

   (3 marks)

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   (a) Any one: storytelling, songs, proverbs, riddles, apprenticeship, observation (1 mark). (b) Any two: prepared children for adult life; passed on culture and values; taught useful skills; promoted good behaviour and unity. (1 mark each)

5. Question 5

   3 marks

   State three characteristics of African traditional education.

   (3 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any three: it was practical/learning by doing; taught by the community and elders; taught values and good behaviour; continued throughout life; passed on through songs, stories and proverbs; prepared learners for adult roles. (1 mark each)

6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Riddles and proverbs were used in African traditional education mainly to:

   A. Teach wisdom and sharpen thinking

   B. Punish learners

   C. Entertain visitors only

   D. Waste children's time

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7. Question 7

   2 marks

   Describe how songs were used in African traditional education.

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8. Question 8

   4 marks

   Explain two values that were taught through African traditional education.

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Which value was strongly taught through African traditional education?

   A. Respect for elders

   B. Laziness

   C. Selfishness

   D. Dishonesty

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Who were the main teachers in African traditional education?

    A. Government inspectors

    B. Radio presenters

    C. Foreign visitors

    D. Community members and elders

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    A girl learns to weave baskets by working closely with her mother each day. This is learning through:

    A. Apprenticeship and practice

    B. Online classes

    C. Reading storybooks

    D. Written examinations

    (1 mark)

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    In African traditional education, children mainly learned by:

    A. Watching television

    B. Doing and practising

    C. Using computers

    D. Reading textbooks

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