Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Bead Work

16 Grade 7 Creative Arts & Sports questions on Indigenous Kenyan Craft - Bead Work, with worked marking schemes. 16 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   A repeated arrangement of colours and shapes in a beaded band is called a:

   A. Frame

   B. Pattern

   C. Melody

   D. Scale

   (1 mark)

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2. Question 2

   6 marks

   In an art and craft lesson, Wanjiru and her group are making a beaded necklace as practised by communities such as the Maasai. The teacher explains that bead work has both cultural meaning and practical uses.

   (a) State THREE uses of beadwork (beaded items) among Kenyan communities. (3 marks)

   (b) Name THREE materials or tools the group would need to make the beaded necklace. (3 marks)

   (6 marks)

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   (a) Any THREE uses of beadwork: - For decoration/adornment of the body (necklaces, bracelets, earrings, headgear). - To show identity, age-group or social status (e.g. married, warrior, elder). - For ceremonial/ritual purposes (worn during weddings, initiation, dances). - As a source of income when sold to buyers/tourists. - For decorating items such as calabashes, belts, sandals and clothing. (b) Any THREE materials/tools: - Beads (of different colours and sizes). - A thread, string, wire or fishing line to hold the beads. - A needle (beading needle) for threading. - A pair of scissors to cut the thread. - A fastener/clasp to join the ends of the necklace.

3. Question 3

   5 marks

   Describe the steps a Grade 7 learner would follow to make a simple patterned beaded necklace.

   (5 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Award up to 5: plan/design the colour pattern; gather materials (beads, thread, needle, clasp); cut the thread to the required length; sort beads by colour/size; thread the beads following the planned pattern; secure/tie the ends and attach a fastener; finish and display (1 mark per correct step, max 5).

4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Among the Maasai community, colourful beaded jewellery is traditionally MOST associated with:

   A. Building houses

   B. Cultural identity and status of the wearer

   C. Herding cattle

   D. Cooking food

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Before beginning to thread beads for a patterned design, it is BEST for a learner to first:

   A. Soak the beads in water

   B. Sort and arrange the beads by colour and size

   C. Paint the beads black

   D. Break the beads

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Among several Kenyan communities, beadwork is highly valued. Apart from beauty, what is one important traditional purpose of beadwork ornaments worn by community members?

   A. To show identity, age or social status

   B. To measure time of day

   C. To purify drinking water

   D. To predict the weather

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Which colour is traditionally used in Maasai beadwork to represent the green grass and land after the rains?

   A. Black

   B. White

   C. Green

   D. Red

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8. Question 8

   4 marks

   Explain two reasons why beadwork is culturally important to Kenyan communities such as the Maasai or Samburu.

   (4 marks)

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   Any two, well explained: shows cultural identity and belonging to a community; indicates a person's status, age-set or marital status; used in ceremonies and celebrations; the colours carry symbolic meanings; provides income and preserves indigenous skills (2 marks each).

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   A Grade 7 class studies traditional Maasai beadwork. The teacher explains that the colours used in the beads are not random but carry meaning. In many Maasai ornaments, the colour red commonly symbolises:

   A. Peace and rest

   B. Bravery, strength or unity (linked to cattle and blood)

   C. Water and rain

   D. Death and mourning only

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10. Question 10

    6 marks

    A Grade 7 learner visits a Maasai market and admires the beaded ornaments worn by members of the community. She decides to make a beaded necklace as an art and craft project.

    (a) State TWO materials/tools the learner would need to make a beaded necklace. (2 marks)

    (b) Explain TWO ways in which bead work is significant in Kenyan indigenous communities. (4 marks)

    (6 marks)

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    (a) Any two of: beads, thread/string/fishing line or sinew, a needle, a clasp/fastener, scissors. (b) Any two of: (i) Decoration/beauty - beads are worn as ornaments to beautify the body and clothing. (ii) Identity - the colours and patterns of beads can show a person's community, age-set, marital status or social rank. (iii) Communication of messages - colours carry meaning (for example certain colours represent love, peace, or wealth). (iv) Economic value/income - beaded items are sold to earn money. (v) Ceremonial use - beads are worn during cultural ceremonies such as weddings and initiations.

11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Which of the following is a finished product a learner can make using beadwork skills?

    A. A bracelet

    B. A painting brush

    C. A drum

    D. A recorder

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    In many Kenyan communities, beadwork is an example of an indigenous craft because it is:

    A. A traditional skill passed down within local communities

    B. Made only from plastic bottles

    C. A modern factory-only product

    D. Imported entirely from other countries

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13. Question 13

    3 marks

    Beadwork products can be sold to earn income. State three ways a learner could improve the marketability (appeal to buyers) of their beaded items.

    (3 marks)

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14. Question 14

    4 marks

    A learner is making a beaded bracelet. (a) List three tools or materials the learner needs. (3 marks) (b) State one safety precaution to observe when using a needle for beadwork. (1 mark)

    (4 marks)

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    Which material is threaded through beads to hold them together when making a beaded necklace?

    A. Glue only

    B. A brush

    C. A nail

    D. A string or thread

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16. Question 16

    1 mark

    In Maasai beadwork, the colour red is traditionally used to symbolise:

    A. Water and rain

    B. Wealth in cattle

    C. Bravery and unity

    D. Peace and rest

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