YAAKA EXAMINATIONS

PRIMARY LEAVING EXAMINATIONS 2024

SOCIAL STUDIES

Time allowed: 2 hours 15 minutes

Candidate’s name : ……………………………………………………………………………………

Candidate’s signature : ……………………………………………………………………………..

School Random number : ………………………………………………………………………….

Read the following instructions carefully :

1. Do not write your school or district name

anywhere on this paper.

• This paper has two sections: A and B.

Section A has 40 questions and section B has 15

questions. The paper has 16 printed papers

altogether.

• Answer all questions. All the working for both sections A and B must be shown in the spaces provided.
• All working must be done using a blue or black ball point pen or ink. Any work done in pencil will NOT be marked.
• Unnecessary changes in your work and handwriting

that cannot easily be read may lead to loss of marks.

• Do not fill anything in the table indicated: ”For examiners’ use only” and the boxes inside the question paper.

SECTION A: (40 Marks)

1. Name one element of a map that helps a reader interpret symbols.

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2. Give one reason why the government conserves animals in national parks.

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3. Name one mountain in Africa formed as a result of folding.

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4. State one way in which a school benefits the neighboring community.

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5. Mention one landlocked member state of the East African Community.

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6. How can the effects of poor waste management be reduced in the community?

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7. How are the Karamojong of Uganda similar to the Fulani of Nigeria in terms of occupation?

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8. Name the weather condition shown in the diagram below.

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9. State one-way waterfalls contribute to the economic development of a country.

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10. If Town X has an area of 200 square kilometers with a population of 480,000 people, what is the population density of Town X?

11. Mention one local craft raw material obtained from the environment.

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12. Give one reason why most mountain slopes in East Africa attract a large population.

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13. State one way the government can reduce poverty in the community.

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14. Name a physical feature that attracted European explorers to West Africa.

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15. Give one reason why some of Uganda’s natural resources are not yet exploited.

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16. Why is it important for the government to organize regular free and fair elections?

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17. Name the official who signed the 1900 Buganda Agreement on behalf of the British Protectorate government.

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18. State one reason why colonial rulers encouraged the cultivation of cash crops in East Africa.

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19. Give one benefit of transporting goods by road instead of using air transport.

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20. Why is Dr. Louis Leakey historically remembered in Africa?

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21. Name the feature on the Uganda Coat of Arms that symbolizes abundant wildlife.

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22. How is the work of the parliament similar to that of the District Legislative Assembly Council (LEGCO)?

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23. What is a strait?

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24. Why do most trees in the Sahara Desert have very thin leaves?

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25. Mention the instrument used to measure air pressure at a weather station.

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26. Why is the equator the most important line of latitude?

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27. Apart from trading, give one other reason for the coming of Arabs to East Africa.

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28. How has the East African Community promoted trade in East Africa?

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29. State one way Sir William Mackinnon promoted development in Africa.

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30. Name one tribe in East Africa that belongs to the river-Lake Nilotes.

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31. State one way the police promote the welfare of people in the community.

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32. Give one reason for the formation of political parties in Uganda before 1962.

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33. How are leaders important in the community?

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34. Mention a factor that makes it difficult for some people to access better health services.

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35. Joyce was going to the well in the evening and saw her shadow on her right-hand side. In which direction was the well?

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For questions 36 to 40, answer either Christianity or Islam but not both.

36. Christianity: Name Jesus’ apostle who replaced Judas Iscariot.

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Islam: Name the first Caliph according to Islam.

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37. Christianity: Why is the death of man blamed on Adam and Eve?

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Islam: Why is suffering and death blamed on Adam and Hawa?

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• Christianity: What is the final place of rest for believers in God?
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Islam: What is the final place of rest for believers in Allah?

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39. Christianity: What is the meaning of the term Incarnation?

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Islam: What is the meaning of the term Jihad?

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40. Christianity: How is Cana different from Canaan?

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Islam: How is Umrah different from Hajj?

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SECTION B: STRUCTURED QUESTIONS (60 Marks)

41. Study the map below and answer the following questions:

(a). Name the places marked A, B, C, D, E and F.

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(b). How is Kampala city important to the development of rural areas?

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(c). Mention one mineral discovered along the shores of Lake Abert.

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(d). Why did most explorers who came to Uganda pass through Tanzania?

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42a). Name one ethnic group that entered Uganda through the northeast.

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b). State one problem faced by ethnic groups during their course of movement.

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c). Give any two causes for the migration of different ethnic groups in East Africa.

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42. a). Name one mineral mined from Lake Magadi in Kenya.

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b). State two ways the mining industry has promoted economic development in East Africa.

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c). Suggest one step the government should take to improve the mining industry in Uganda.

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(43a). How was Prince Henry the Navigator helpful to European colonialists who came to Africa?

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b). Why was Africa referred to as a “dark continent” by early Europeans?

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c). Give any two factors that made Africa’s interior unknown to early Europeans.

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44a). State two reasons why the member states revived the East African Community.
b). Mention one organ of the East African Community.
c). Write down the East African Community motto.

• Study the diagram showing vegetation distribution on a mountain and answer:

a). Name the vegetation zone marked A.

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b). Why are mountain gorillas very common in zone marked B?

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c). State a factor that favors lumbering in the zone marked B.

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d). Mention one tree species that commonly grows in zone marked B.
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46a). Define population distribution.

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b). State one cause of a high population growth rate in an area.

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c). List two economic benefits Uganda enjoys due to its high population density.

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47. a). Mention two major tourist attractions in Uganda.
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b). State one way the tourism industry is important to the country.

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c). Suggest one way the tourism industry can be improved in Uganda.

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48. a). Define the term “slave trade.”
    b). Mention two trade items brought to Africa during the slave trade.
    c). How did the slave trade affect the African continent?
49. Study the map below and answer the questions that follow:

 i). Name the highway marked X and Y.

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ii). Name the town marked M.

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iii). Name the country marked V.

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For questions 51 to 55, answer either Christianity or Islam but not both.

51. Christianity: Name the disciple chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.

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Islam: Name the first Caliph according to Islam.

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52. Christianity: Why is the death of man blamed on Adam and Eve?
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Islam: Why is suffering and death blamed on Adam and Hawa?

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53. Christianity: Name any one gospel book in the Bible.
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Islam: Name the book that was revealed to Prophet Isa.

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54. Christianity: State any one way in which Christians show respect to God during prayer.
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Islam: State any one way in which Muslims show respect to Allah during prayer.

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55. Christianity: Mention any two ways in which Jesus’ miracles brought happiness and joy to the community.

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Islam: Mention any two miracles performed by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

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MARKING GUIDE TO THE ABOVE QUESTIONS

SECTION A: (40 Marks)

1. One element of a map that helps a reader interpret symbols is the key or legend.
2. The government conserves animals in national parks to preserve wildlife for future generations and promote tourism.
3. One mountain in Africa formed as a result of folding is the Atlas Mountains.
4. A school benefits the neighboring community by providing education, creating job opportunities, and hosting community events.
5. One landlocked member state of the East African Community is Uganda.
6. The effects of poor waste management can be reduced by promoting recycling and proper disposal of waste.
7. The Karamojong of Uganda are similar to the Fulani of Nigeria in terms of occupation because both groups are pastoralists.
8. The weather condition shown in the diagram is rainy.
9. Waterfalls contribute to the economic development of a country by providing hydroelectric power and promoting tourism.
10. The population density of Town X is 2,400 people per square kilometer.
11. One local craft raw material obtained from the environment is clay.
12. Mountain slopes in East Africa attract a large population due to fertile soils that support agriculture.
13. The government can reduce poverty in the community by providing financial assistance and creating employment opportunities.
14. A physical feature that attracted European explorers to West Africa was the Niger River.
15. Some of Uganda’s natural resources are not yet exploited because of lack of technology and infrastructure.
16. Regular free and fair elections are important because they promote democracy and ensure good governance.
17. The official who signed the 1900 Buganda Agreement on behalf of the British Protectorate government was Sir Harry Johnston.
18. Colonial rulers encouraged the cultivation of cash crops in East Africa to increase exports and generate revenue.
19. One benefit of transporting goods by road instead of using air transport is that road transport is cheaper for short distances.
20. Dr. Louis Leakey is historically remembered in Africa for his contributions to the study of human evolution.
21. The feature on the Uganda Coat of Arms that symbolizes abundant wildlife is the crested crane.
22. The work of Parliament is similar to that of the District Legislative Assembly Council (LEGCO) because both make laws for governance.
23. A strait is a narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
24. Most trees in the Sahara Desert have very thin leaves to reduce water loss through transpiration.
25. The instrument used to measure air pressure at a weather station is the barometer.
26. The equator is the most important line of latitude because it divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
27. Apart from trading, Arabs came to East Africa for spreading Islam and establishing settlements.
28. The East African Community has promoted trade in East Africa by eliminating trade barriers and promoting regional integration.
29. Sir William Mackinnon promoted development in Africa by establishing trade routes and supporting missionary activities.
30. One tribe in East Africa that belongs to the River-Lake Nilotes is the Luo.
31. The police promote the welfare of people in the community by maintaining law and order and protecting property.
32. Political parties were formed in Uganda before 1962 to fight for independence and promote political representation.
33. Leaders are important in the community because they guide and represent people in decision-making processes.
34. One factor that makes it difficult for some people to access better health services is poverty.
35. Joyce was going to the well in the evening and saw her shadow on her right-hand side. The well was in the west direction.
36. Christianity: Jesus’ apostle who replaced Judas Iscariot was Matthias. Islam: The first Caliph according to Islam was Abu Bakr.
37. Christianity: The death of man is blamed on Adam and Eve because they disobeyed God by eating the forbidden fruit. Islam: Suffering and death are blamed on Adam and Hawa because they disobeyed Allah in the Garden of Eden.
38. Christianity: The final place of rest for believers in God is Heaven. Islam: The final place of rest for believers in Allah is Jannah (Paradise).
39. Christianity: The meaning of the term “Incarnation” is God becoming flesh in the form of Jesus Christ. Islam: The meaning of the term “Jihad” is striving in the way of Allah.
40. Christianity: Cana is a place where Jesus performed His first miracle of turning water into wine. Islam: Umrah is different from Hajj because Umrah is a non-mandatory pilgrimage, while Hajj is obligatory for Muslims.

SECTION B: STRUCTURED QUESTIONS (60 Marks)

41. (a). The places marked A, B, C, D, E, and F: A: Entebbe, B: Kampala, C: Jinja, D: Mbale, E: Gulu, F: Arua. (b). Kampala city is important to the development of rural areas because it serves as a market and provides employment opportunities. (c). One mineral discovered along the shores of Lake Albert is petroleum. (d). Most explorers who came to Uganda passed through Tanzania because Tanzania was the entry point to East Africa from the coast.
42. (a). One ethnic group that entered Uganda through the northeast is the Iteso. (b). One problem faced by ethnic groups during their movement was hostile environments and attacks from other groups. (c). Two causes for the migration of different ethnic groups in East Africa are search for fertile land and escape from conflict.
43. (a). One mineral mined from Lake Magadi in Kenya is soda ash. (b). Two ways the mining industry has promoted economic development in East Africa are job creation and revenue generation. (c). One step the government should take to improve the mining industry in Uganda is investing in modern mining technology.
44. (a). Prince Henry the Navigator was helpful to European colonialists by encouraging exploration and mapping of the African coast. (b). Africa was referred to as the “dark continent” by early Europeans because its interior was largely unknown to them.

(c). Two factors that made Africa’s interior unknown to early Europeans are dense forests and fear of diseases like malaria.

45. (a). Two reasons why the member states revived the East African Community are to promote regional integration and improve trade. (b). One organ of the East African Community is the East African Legislative Assembly. (c). The motto of the East African Community is “One People, One Destiny”.
46. (a). The vegetation zone marked A is alpine. (b). Mountain gorillas are very common in zone marked B because of the dense vegetation and forest cover. (c). One factor that favors lumbering in zone B is the presence of large forests. (d). One tree species that commonly grows in zone B is mahogany.
47. (a). Population distribution is the arrangement of people in a given area. (b). One cause of a high population growth rate in an area is improved healthcare. (c). Two economic benefits Uganda enjoys due to its high population density are a large labor force and a big market for goods.
48. (a). Two major tourist attractions in Uganda are national parks and mountain gorillas. (b). The tourism industry is important to Uganda because it generates foreign exchange. (c). One way the tourism industry can be improved in Uganda is by promoting infrastructure development.
49. (a). The term “slave trade” refers to the buying and selling of people as slaves. (b). Two trade items brought to Africa during the slave trade were guns and cloth. (c). The slave trade affected Africa by causing depopulation and the destruction of communities.
50. (i). The highway marked X is the Great North Road. (ii). The town marked M is Kisumu. (iii). The country marked V is Tanzania.

For Christianity or Islam Questions (51–55)

51. Christianity: The disciple chosen to replace Judas Iscariot was Matthias. Islam: The first Caliph according to Islam was Abu Bakr.
52. Christianity: The death of man is blamed on Adam and Eve because they disobeyed God’s command. Islam: Suffering and death are blamed on Adam and Hawa because they disobeyed Allah.
53. Christianity: One gospel book in the Bible is Matthew. Islam: The book revealed to Prophet Isa is the Injil.
54. Christianity: One way Christians show respect to God during prayer is by kneeling. Islam: One way Muslims show respect to Allah during prayer is by prostrating.
55. Christianity: Two ways Jesus’ miracles brought happiness and joy to the community are healing the sick and feeding the hungry. Islam: Two miracles performed by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) are splitting the moon and the night journey (Isra and Mi’raj).