Grade 7 Social Studies Quiz

Which of the following best describes a characteristic of traditional African communities?

• Total reliance on foreign aid

• Emphasis on written laws

• Strong communal values and cooperation

• Individual ownership of all land

Why did traditional African communities value elders?

• They were the wealthiest

• They were physically strongest

• They had experience and wisdom

• They were skilled in farming only

In traditional African communities, decision-making was often done through:

• Written constitutions

• Public voting

• Discussions and consensus

• Government representatives

Which of the following roles was mostly performed by age sets in African communities?

• Governing colonies

• Military and community defense

• Collecting taxes

• Writing historical records

The family unit in most African communities was important because it:

• Traded with foreigners

• Promoted personal wealth

• Taught foreign languages

• Passed on traditions and values

What role did clan leaders mostly play in traditional African societies?

• Inventing machines

• Administering justice and settling disputes

• Organizing elections

• Performing surgery

Why was land considered sacred in many African communities?

• It was bought from colonial rulers

• It could not be used for farming

• It was connected to ancestors and future generations

• It was never used

Which of the following was a form of community leadership in traditional Africa?

• Prime Minister

• Chiefdoms and Kingdoms

• Governors and Senators

• Presidents and Vice Presidents

How did African communities maintain law and order before colonization?

• Use of modern police forces

• Through foreign court systems

• Use of community elders and taboos

• Imprisonment in large cities

One reason why African communities organized themselves into clans and families was to:

• Collect taxes from neighbors

• Build large cities quickly

• Strengthen unity and belonging

• Discourage farming