Peace and Conflict Resolution

13 Grade 6 Social Studies questions on Peace and Conflict Resolution, with worked marking schemes. 13 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Which one of the following actions would MOST help to promote peace among learners in a school?

   A. Fighting during games

   B. Insulting classmates

   C. Bullying weaker pupils

   D. Respecting and tolerating one another

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Peace is important for the development of a country. Which one of the following BEST shows that there is peace in a community?

   A. Frequent fighting between groups

   B. Destruction of property

   C. People running away from their homes

   D. People living together in harmony without fighting

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3. Question 3

   4 marks

   Study the situation below and answer the question. 'Two groups of herders in a dry area keep fighting over the only water point for their animals.' (a) State the main cause of this conflict. (b) Suggest three ways in which this conflict could be resolved peacefully.

   (4 marks)

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   (a) Main cause (1 mk): competition/scarcity of water (and pasture) for their animals. (b) Any three peaceful solutions (1 mk each): hold dialogue/negotiation between the two groups; involve elders or leaders to mediate; agree to share the water point on a timetable; sink more boreholes/water pans to increase water supply; form a committee to manage the resource fairly. Total: (a)=1 mk, (b)=3 mks.

4. Question 4

   6 marks

   Elders played an important role in keeping peace in traditional African communities. Describe three ways in which elders helped to resolve conflicts long ago.

   (6 marks)

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   Any three explained ways (2 mks each): they listened to both sides of a dispute and gave a fair judgement; they used negotiation and reconciliation to bring parties together; they imposed fines/compensation on wrongdoers to restore justice; they used their wisdom and respected authority to advise and warn people; they performed cleansing or oath ceremonies to seal peace agreements. Max 6.

5. Question 5

   1 mark

   When people in conflict agree to bring in a neutral third person to help them settle their dispute, this method of conflict resolution is called:

   A. Fighting

   B. Revenge

   C. Mediation

   D. Ignoring the problem

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6. Question 6

   4 marks

   Peace can be maintained through proper conflict resolution.

   (a) Name three peaceful methods of resolving conflicts.

   (b) State one importance of resolving conflicts peacefully.

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7. Question 7

   6 marks

   Peace is necessary for the development of Eastern Africa. Explain three ways in which peace promotes development in the region.

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Which one of the following is a result (effect) of conflict in a community?

   A. Destruction of property and loss of life

   B. More peace and unity

   C. Growth of trade

   D. Increased development

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Two neighbouring communities disagreed over grazing land. Which one of the following is the BEST way to solve their conflict?

   A. Stealing each other's animals

   B. Burning each other's homes

   C. Holding peaceful talks and negotiation

   D. Fighting with weapons

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    In traditional African societies, who were mainly responsible for settling disputes and bringing peace?

    A. The council of elders

    B. Young children

    C. Traders from far away

    D. Foreign visitors

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11. Question 11

    4 marks

    Conflicts sometimes occur between communities in Eastern Africa.

    (a) State three causes of conflict in the region.

    (b) Give one effect of conflict on the affected people.

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    (a) Any three causes (1 mk each): competition over land, water and pasture; cattle rustling; boundary/border disputes; ethnic or political differences; unfair sharing of resources; scarcity of resources. (b) One effect (1 mk): loss of life; destruction of property; displacement of people/refugees; hunger; disruption of learning and trade.

12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Which one of the following is a common cause of conflict in Eastern Africa?

    A. Competition over resources such as land and water

    B. Respecting one another

    C. Living peacefully together

    D. Sharing resources fairly

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    A pupil settled a quarrel between two classmates by helping them talk, apologise and forgive each other. This peaceful way of ending conflict is known as:

    A. Discrimination

    B. Reconciliation

    C. Segregation

    D. Warfare

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