Culture and Social Organisation

11 Grade 6 Social Studies questions on Culture and Social Organisation, with worked marking schemes. 11 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Kamau's grandmother taught him proverbs, riddles and stories in the evening. This type of culture that is passed on by word of mouth is called:

   A. Modern technology

   B. Written literature

   C. Foreign culture

   D. Oral literature

   (1 mark)

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2. Question 2

   4 marks

   Culture is an important part of the identity of a community.

   (a) Define the term culture.

   (b) State two elements of culture practised in Kenyan communities.

   (4 marks)

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   (a) Culture is the whole/total way of life of a group of people — their customs, beliefs, values and practices passed from one generation to the next (2 mks for a clear definition). (b) Any two elements (1 mk each): language; food/diet; dressing; music, songs and dances; religion/beliefs; art and craft; ceremonies.

3. Question 3

   6 marks

   Kenya is a country of many communities with different cultures. Explain three ways in which the diversity of cultures is important to the nation.

   (6 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any three explained points (2 mks each): promotes national unity when communities appreciate one another; attracts cultural tourism which earns income; enriches the nation through variety of music, food, dress and art; passes on values and knowledge to the young; encourages sharing and learning among communities. Max 6.

4. Question 4

   1 mark

   During a cultural festival, pupils displayed items that show their community's way of life. Which of the following is a form of material culture?

   A. Traditional beadwork and pots

   B. Values and customs

   C. Language spoken

   D. Traditional beliefs

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   In many Kenyan communities long ago, age-sets were an important part of social organisation. What was the MAIN purpose of age-sets?

   A. To sell goods in the market

   B. To group people for defence and community duties

   C. To build roads and bridges

   D. To collect taxes for the colonial government

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Which one of the following BEST explains why it is important to respect other people's cultures?

   A. It increases the price of goods

   B. It reduces the amount of rainfall

   C. It stops people from farming

   D. It promotes peace and national unity

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Culture refers to the whole way of life of a group of people. Which one of the following is an example of the culture of a community?

   A. The shape of the land

   B. The amount of rainfall received

   C. The type of soil in the area

   D. Their traditional dances and songs

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8. Question 8

   4 marks

   Some aspects of our culture are good while others are harmful.

   (a) State two beneficial (good) cultural practices in Kenya.

   (b) Give two reasons why harmful cultural practices should be discouraged.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) Any two good practices (1 mk each): respect for elders; hospitality/sharing; hard work; communal cooperation; caring for children and the aged; storytelling that teaches values. (b) Any two reasons (1 mk each): they harm people's health/bodies; they violate human rights; they cause pain and suffering; they discriminate against some people (e.g. girls); they may spread disease.

9. Question 9

   6 marks

   Traditional African societies had systems of social organisation. Describe three roles that the family played in traditional society.

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Some cultural practices are harmful and should be discouraged. Which one of the following is a harmful cultural practice?

    A. Traditional dancing at ceremonies

    B. Sharing food during celebrations

    C. Storytelling by the fireside

    D. Female genital mutilation (FGM)

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Traditional forms of social organisation helped communities to live together in an orderly way. Which of the following was a role of elders in traditional society?

    A. Building the tarmac roads

    B. Settling disputes and giving guidance

    C. Printing money for trade

    D. Running the national government

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