Creative Arts and Social Studies Questions and Answers - Grade 4 Mid Term 1 Exams 2023 Set 1

ART AND CRAFT

1. Which of the following is wet media used while smudging?
   
   1. Crayon
   2. Pencil graphite
   3. Ink
   4. Charcoal
2. Why is overlapping important while arranging still life?
   
   1. Overlapping helps to create depth in drawings making the drawings look 3-Dimensional
   2. Overlapping helps the artist to create texture in drawing
   3. Overlapping helps the artist to create tone
   4. Overlapping helps to create balance in the drawing
3. The following are the steps that a grade 4 followed while making a crayon etched drawing
   
   1. Scratching the ink using a sharp tool
   2. Applying wax crayon on a surface 
   3. Let the ink dry
   4. Applying ink on the wax surface
      Arrange the steps from the first to the last
      1. i,iv,iii,ii
      2. ii,i,iv,iii
      3. ii,iii,iv,i
      4. ii,iv,iii,i
4. Dan was drawing some fruits while looking at them and drawing. What type of drawing is this?
   1. Drawing from memory
   2. Drawing from observation
   3. Drawing from imagination
   4. Drawing still life
5. Look at the picture below keenly. Where is the light coming from?
   
   
   1. L
   2. K
   3. N
   4. M
6. A grade 4 learner was painting a pot using a brown colour. He wanted to create a light tone on some parts of the pot. How could he create a light tone while painting?
   1. By adding black paint to the brown colour
   2. By using more brown colour
   3. By adding white paint to the brown colour
   4. By using less brown colour
7. Making pictures using lines and shades is known as
   1. modelling
   2. drawing
   3. painting
   4. smearing
8. The following are materials needed when creating value gradation strip. Which one is not?
   1. Clay
   2. Pencil
   3. Drawing paper
   4. Ruler
9. What is tone?
   1. Tone is the feeling of a surface
   2. Tone is the gradual change from dark to light
   3. Tone is the lightness or darkness of a surface
   4. Tone is applying colour on a surface
10. The following are materials and tools used in crayon etching. Which one is not?
    1. Toothpick
    2. Paint brush
    3. Black Indian Ink
    4. Pencil graphite

MUSIC

11. Which type of song would a mother sing to make a baby sleep?
    
    1. Sacred song
    2. Lullaby
    3. Story song
    4. Folk song
12. We describe the ______________________  of a song when we use words like loud or soft
    
    1. pitch
    2. height
    3. tempo
    4. dynamic
13. Which verse of the Kenya nationa! anthem ends with the word shukrani?
    
    1. Four
    2. Two
    3. One
    4. Three
14. In which group of musical instruments do we classify the instrument below?
    
    
    1. Wooden
    2. Percussion
    3. Stringed
    4. Wind
15. Items like chairs and baskets that are used in a singing game are called
    1. gifts
    2. props
    3. toys
    4. costumes
16. We can tell the difference between two notes on a piano because they have different _____________________
    1. pitch
    2. rhythm
    3. style 
    4. fun
17. "Tushangilie Kenya taifa letu tukufu "is a common Kenyan __________________ song.
    1. action
    2. sacred
    3. patriotic
    4. story song
18. Moving our bodies in rhythm when responding to music is called ______________________
    1. choir
    2. dancing
    3. sound
    4. rythm
19. The melody of a song can simply be called the ______________________ of the song.
    1. words
    2. tune
    3. dynamics
    4. tempo
20. The following are costumes that we can wear when performing folk songs. Which one is not?
    1. Sisal skirts
    2. Necklaces
    3. Jingles
    4. Guitar

SOCIAL STUDIES    (15 marks)  

Study the map of Kina area and answer questions 21-25.

21. On which side of the map is the forest found?
    
    1. North West
    2. North East
    3. South West
    4. South East
22. Which cash crop is grown in Kina area?
    
    1. Maize
    2. Coffee
    3. Tea
    4. Sisal
23. The elected head of Kina area is likely to be a
    
    1. Governor
    2. Senator
    3. Chief
    4. Assistant chief
24. The presence of the church in the area shows that people in Kina area are
    
    1. Christians
    2. Muslims
    3. Pagans
    4. Hindus
25. The main means of transport in Kina area is
    1. railway
    2. road
    3. air
    4. water
26. Grade four learners made a tour to a nearby slum area. They found many people living together. This type of population distribution is said to be
    1. sparsely populated
    2. densely populated
    3. scattered
    4. linear
27. Which one of the following is not a physical feature?
    1. Mountains
    2. Rivers
    3. Valleys
    4. Winds
28. Traditional items preserved in museums are called
    1. artefacts
    2. products
    3. models
    4. monuments
29. During the rainy season, farmers engage in
    1. ploughing
    2. planting
    3. winnowing
    4. harvesting
30. The four main points of a compass are known as
    1. cardinal points 
    2. relief feature
    3. paths
    4. regions
31. Interdependence is important in the following ways except
    1.  people live in unity and harmony
    2. people are able to get what they want
    3. people learn from each other
    4. people steal from each other
32. Grade 4 Social Studies teacher asked learners to identify historic built environment. Who gave a wrong answer?
    1. Risper - Cultural centres
    2. John - Huts
    3. Peter - Museums
    4. Ann Monuments
33. Kenya is divided into how many counties?
    1. 10
    2. 47
    3. 12
    4. 18
34. Law and order in our county is maintained by
    1. teachers
    2. the governor
    3. police
    4. judges
35. A good leader should have all the following qualities except
    1. hardworking
    2. honesty
    3. arrogance
    4. humility

C.R.E (15 marks)

36. Creation stories are recorded in the book of
    
    1. Genesis
    2. Exodus
    3. Numbers
    4. Acts of Apostles
37. Who among the following is known as the "Father of faith"?
    
    1. Noah
    2. David
    3. Abraham
    4. Moses
38. "You created every part of me; You put me together in my mother's womb. "This verse is found in the book of
    
    1. Proverbs
    2. Psalms
    3. Genesis
    4. Exodus
39. Why are human beings special in God's creation? They
    
    1. were created in God's image
    2. were created from the soil
    3. were created last
    4. were created male and female
40. Grade four CRE teacher asked learners to identify ways of coping with emotions. Which one is not?
    
    1. Praying and relying on God
    2. Playing with friends
    3. Speaking to someone we trust about our feelings
    4. Staying alone to think deeper
41. Who among the following made a wrong choice?
    1. Annania and Saphira
    2. Naomi
    3. Noah
    4. Abraham
42. Who among the following raped his half sister Tamar?
    1. Amnon
    2. Jonadab
    3. Solomon
    4. Absolom
43. According to 1 Corithians 6:19, our bodies are the temples of the
    1. blood
    2. flesh
    3. Holy spirit
    4. Lord
44. Three of the following are attributes of God. Which one is not?
    1. Creator
    2. Loving
    3. Protector
    4. Sinner
45. Which one of the following books of the Bible is not found in the New Testament?
    1. Luke
    2. Matthew
    3. Ruth
    4. Jude
46. The tax collector who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus was called
    1. Zacchaeus
    2. Simon
    3. Levi
    4. John
47. The name Jesus means
    1. Emmanuel
    2. Saviour
    3. Teacher
    4. Light
48. While playing in the field, a grade four learner hit his friend with a stick. As a Christian, what should the pupil who hit the other one do?
    1. Run away
    2. Apologise and say sorry
    3. Report to the teacher 
    4. Keep quiet
49. Who among the following was prevented by an angel from going to curse the Israelites?
    1. Balak
    2. Balaam
    3. Jonnah
    4. Darius
50. From the story where Samson killed a lion, we learn that we should
    1. kill wild animals
    2. ask God to enable us beat people
    3. trust in God
    4. stay away from danger

I.R.E   (15 marks)

36. Allah is one and he has no family. This is a teaching of surah
    
    1. Ikhlas
    2. Fatiha
    3. Falaq
    4. Maun
37. Who among the following persons was cursed in surah Al-Masad?
    
    1. Abraha
    2. Abu Talib
    3. Abu Lahab
    4. Hamza
38. Which two surahs are referred to as Muadhatain?
    
    1. Naas and Ikhlas
    2. Naas and Falaq
    3. Falaq and Ikhlas
    4. Fatiha and Naas
39. Maryam a grade four learner lacks patience in all that she does. Which surah would you advise her to read?
    
    1. Humaza
    2. Ikhlas
    3. Maun
    4. Asr
40. Who was the first man to be created by Allah (S.W.T)?
    
    1. Yaqub
    2. Adam
    3. Luqman
    4. Issa
41. Muslims should respect the religion of other people. This teaching is found in surah
    1. Kafirun
    2. Kauthar
    3. Maun
    4. Masad
42. According to the hadith of the prophet (SAW) we should always say the truth even though it is
    1. good
    2. bitter
    3. strong
    4. sweet
43. Which one of the following is not a manner of eating in Islam?
    1. Saying Bismillahi before eating 
    2. Saying Alhamdulillahi after eating
    3. Washing hands after eating
    4. Using a spoon
44. Which of the following attributes of Allah means the creator?
    1. Al-Malik
    2. Al-Qudus
    3. Al-Azeez
    4. Al-Khaaliq
45. Who among the following prophets of Allah was given the Injil?
    1. Daud
    2. Ibrahim
    3. Iss
    4. Musa
46. How many children did prophet Muhammad (SAW) have?
    1. Seven
    2. Six
    3. Four
    4. Three
47. How many rakaat are performed in the fardh prayer done after sunset?
    1. Four
    2. Three
    3. Two
    4. One
48. While fasting in the month of Ramadhan, Jamal a grade 4 learner did the following things. Which of them nullified his fast?
    1. Talking
    2. Laughing
    3. Eating intentionally
    4. Sleeping
49. Muslims greet one another by saying
    1. Asalaam aleykum
    2. Hello
    3. Good morning
    4. Shikamoo
50. Which one of the following terms signals the end of swalat?
    1. Jalsa
    2. Tashahud
    3. It'dal
    4. Taslim

MARKING SCHEME

ART

1. C
2. A
3. D
4. B
5. B
6. C
7. B
8. A
9. C
10. D

MUSIC

11. B
12. D
13. D
14. B
15. B
16. A
17. C
18. B
19. B
20. D

SOCIAL

21. A
22. C
23. A
24. A
25. B
26. B
27. D
28. A
29. B
30. A
31. D
32. B
33. B
34. C
35. C

C.R.E

36. A
37. C
38. B
39. A
40. D
41. A
42. A
43. C
44. D
45. C
46. A
47. B
48. B
49. B
50. C

I.R.E

36. A
37. C
38. B
39. D
40. B
41. A
42. B
43. D
44. D
45. C
46. A
47. B
48. C
49. A
50. D