Roles of Creative Arts and Sports
13 Grade 8 Creative Arts & Sports questions on Roles of Creative Arts and Sports, with worked marking schemes. 13 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markA group of youths in Kibra forms a mural-painting collective and sells their artworks to visitors. Which role of Creative Arts and Sports is being fulfilled?
A. Providing free medical services
B. Reducing the cost of public transport
C. Enforcing county by-laws
D. Creating employment and income generation
(1 mark)
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1 markA community organises a football tournament to bring together rival estates after a period of tension. Which role of sports is highlighted here?
A. Limiting interaction between communities
B. Increasing the school syllabus workload
C. Promoting social cohesion and peace
D. Discouraging teamwork among players
(1 mark)
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3 marksSports play an important role in national development. State three ways in which sports contribute to Kenya's economy.
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1 markWhich of the following BEST describes the therapeutic role of Creative Arts?
A. Setting national examination timetables
B. Producing raw materials for factories
C. Constructing roads and bridges
D. Helping people express emotions and relieve stress
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4 marksDescribe how Creative Arts can be used to pass on values and moral lessons in a community.
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6 marksThe principal of Tumaini Junior School is encouraging more learners to take part in creative arts and sports activities, arguing that they benefit both the individual and society.
(a) State THREE ways in which participating in creative arts and sports can benefit a learner as an individual. (3 marks)
(b) Explain THREE roles that creative arts and sports play in the wider community or society. (3 marks)
(6 marks)
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(a) Any THREE individual benefits (1 mark each): - Promote physical fitness and good health. - Develop talents and skills that can become a source of income/career. - Build self-confidence, self-discipline and self-expression. - Help relieve stress and provide recreation/relaxation. - Develop teamwork, cooperation and social skills. (b) Any THREE societal/community roles (1 mark each, with explanation): - Economic role: create employment and generate income (e.g. through performances, sale of artworks, sports as a profession, tourism). - Cultural preservation: pass on and preserve indigenous culture, customs and heritage (folk songs, dances, crafts) to future generations. - Social cohesion/unity: bring people of different backgrounds together, promoting peace, unity and national identity. - Education and communication: pass messages and educate the public (e.g. on health or civic matters) through drama, songs and art. - Entertainment/recreation for the community.
Question 7
1 markDuring the Mashujaa Day celebrations at her county headquarters, Amina watches a choir perform songs about Kenya's freedom heroes. Which role of Creative Arts is MOST directly demonstrated by this performance?
A. Preserving and passing on cultural heritage and history
B. Training athletes for national competitions
C. Replacing formal history lessons in schools
D. Generating export revenue for the government
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1 markWhen athletes such as Kenyan marathoners win international races, they raise the country's profile abroad. This illustrates which role of sports?
A. Promoting national identity and international recognition
B. Replacing the national anthem
C. Reducing the price of sportswear
D. Ending the school calendar early
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2 marksDuring a school assembly, the principal explains why Creative Arts and Sports are important subjects in the school curriculum and in the wider Kenyan community. Outline TWO roles (importance) of Creative Arts and Sports in society.
(2 marks)
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Any TWO roles, for example: - They provide employment and a source of income (e.g. as musicians, artists, dancers, athletes, coaches). - They promote good health and physical fitness through exercise. - They preserve and pass on culture, heritage and traditions to younger generations. - They promote unity, peace and national cohesion among different communities. - They are a source of entertainment and recreation. - They help in talent identification and development. (1 mark for each correct role.)
Question 10
6 marksExplain three ways in which participation in Creative Arts and Sports can promote healthy living among learners in a junior school.
(6 marks)
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Award 2 marks per well-explained point (max 6): physical fitness/exercise reduces lifestyle diseases; mental/emotional well-being through self-expression relieves stress; discipline and healthy use of leisure time keeps learners away from drug abuse; social interaction builds confidence and belonging.
Question 11
1 markA community holds a music and sports festival that brings people of different backgrounds together and earns income for performers. Which role of Creative Arts and Sports does this best illustrate?
A. Causing social division
B. Promoting unity and providing economic livelihood
C. Discouraging talent development
D. Replacing formal education
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4 marksA local youth group wants to use Creative Arts to earn a living.
(a) Identify two art-based activities they could carry out to generate income.
(b) State two challenges they may face.
(4 marks)
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1 markA tourist visits Kenya specifically to attend the Lamu Cultural Festival and buy carvings. This shows that Creative Arts contribute to which national sector?
A. Water treatment
B. Fisheries regulation
C. Electricity distribution
D. Tourism
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