Creative Arts, Social Studies & Religion Questions and Answers - Grade 4 Opener Exams Term 2 2023 Set 1

QUESTIONS

SECTION 1:ART AND CRAFT.

1. What is smudging technique?
   1. Spreading colour on a surface to make a picture.
   2. Picture making technique that involves painting.
   3. Using crayons to colour drawn pictures.
   4. Creating pictures using locally available materials.
2. Why are some parts of the objects in the following picture not seen by all?
   
   
   1. They are not drawn
   2. They are overlapped
   3. They are not shaded
   4. They are in darkness
3. What is crayon etching?
   1. Creating pictures on a crayon waxed surface with a sharp object
   2. Applying black Indian ink on a surface covered by crayons
   3.  Making crayons from locally sustainable materials
   4.  Using crayons to colour hand drawn pictures
4.  It is important to use bright colours in crayon etching because,
   1. a large portion of the surface is covered with black ink
   2. they are readily available
   3. the colours are easier to use
   4. of being easy to apply on a surface
5. The sharp object used in crayon etching is called
   1. A pencil
   2. A stencil
   3. A decorating tool
   4. An etching tool
6. Tonal variation is.........................
   1. value steps going from light to dark 
   2. different colours used in a drawing
   3. varying thickness of lines used in a drawing
   4. using different types of paper for drawing
7. How best should one add black to another colour when toning a colour?
   1. Adding colour black in small amounts
   2. Adding black to another colour at once 
   3. Mixing white to black first before toning 
   4. Allowing the colours to settle before mixing
8. Which of the following is not a reason why proportion is important when drawing a human form?
   1. To achieve a realistic picture
   2. To create a balanced drawing
   3. To include all features of a human form
   4. To ensure some parts overlap on others
9. Which one of the following is not a source of pictures for making montage composition? 
   1. Printed photographs
   2. Old newspapers
   3. Used magazines
   4. Digital pictures
10. From which of the following plants in the locality can we obtain fibres for weaving?
    1. Sisal plants
    2. Banana plants
    3. Coconut leaves
    4. Maize plants
11. The weaving technique shown in the following picture is called the,
    
    
    1. twine technique
    2. basket technique
    3. mat technique
    4. criss crossing technique
12. The following are items that can be made by weaving except
    1. floor mats
    2. baskets
    3. table mats
    4. brooms
13. We obtain hides and skins from.
    1. cattle
    2. chicken
    3. insects
    4. trees
14. The process of cutting long, thin straps of leather for binding is called.
    1. thonging
    2. stripping
    3. cutting
    4. shaping
15. Which of the following materials is not required when making the following musical instrument?
    
    
    1. Large empty container 
    2. Leather pieces and straps 
    3. Knives or chisel blades
    4. Nails or pins

SECTION 2:MUSIC

16. How would you classify the instrument below!
    
    
    1. Self sounding instrument. 
    2. Wind instrument:
    3. String instrument.
    4. Percussion instrument
17. Dance involves the movement of hands,..................................and.....................................
    1. Legs and waist.
    2. Nose and mouth.
    3. Shoulders and nose.
    4. Stomach and eyes.
18. What is harmony?
    1. A combination of two or more notes sounded together.
    2. Tone color
    3. Quick or slow movement which may be lively or soothing.
    4. A single note played on an instrument.
19. Which of the following is a good value to have in a song?
    1. Making the school unhappy, unhealthy and unsafe for children.
    2. Not respecting cultural similarities and differences.
    3. Showing respect to self and others.
    4. Not being responsible 
20. What kind of mood do funeral songs portray?
    1. Cheerful
    2. Happy
    3. Sad
    4. Energetic
21. How do you tune a drum to produce a desired sound?
    1. Hold the drum tightly when playing
    2. Warm the membrane during the process of making the instrument
    3. Clean the membrane during the process of making the instrument
    4. Hit the drum using a lot of force
22. When is the National Anthem not played?
    1. During sporting meets when a country has won an event.
    2. Entertainment.
    3. During assemblies
    4. At state functions
23. Which of the following is not a percussion instrument?
    1. Dongo
    2. Drum
    3. Horn
    4. Marimba
24. Which one below is not a type of song?
    1. Lullaby
    2. Singing games
    3. Work songs
    4. Dancing songs
25. How many parts make a descant recorder?
    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4

SECTION 3: SOCIAL STUDIES.

26. Which of the following is not a cardinal point of a compass?
    1. North
    2. South
    3. South west
    4. West
27. If East is to the right of North, West is to the ................................of North.
    1. Right
    2. Left
    3. Centre
    4. Upwards
28. While walking to the market, the sun appeared on the right side of Muga. Which direction was the market?
    1. North
    2. South
    3. South west
    4. West
29. What is the importance of a compass in our daily life?
    1. Misleading us.
    2. Showing us direction.
    3. Giving us hope.
    4. Protecting us.
30. Which county is the capital city of Kenya?
    1. Kisumu
    2. Mombasa
    3. Nakuru
    4. Nairobi
31. Guyo's home is located in Moyale town, near the Kenya-Ethiopian border. In which county is his home located in?
    1. Mombasa
    2. Marsabit
    3. Garissa
    4. Samburu
32. Which is the smallest county in Kenya?
    1. Mombasa
    2. Nairobi
    3. Marsabit
    4. Vihiga
33. Indian Ocean neighbours the following counties except.
    1. Lamu
    2. Kilifi
    3. Taita Taveta
    4. Mombasa
34. What is the importance of the following physical feature?
    
    
    1. Climbing and hiking
    2. Source of clay
    3. Source of fish
    4. Source of water
35.  People should......................................trees to protect the environment.
    1. Cut
    2. Plant
    3. Prune
    4. Water
36. Which season is shown in the picture below?
    
    
    1. Dry season
    2. Hot season
    3. Rainy season
    4. Cold season
37.  We harvest crops during ......................................season.
    1. Dry season
    2. Hot season
    3. Rainy season
    4. Cold season
38. We do not cross flooded....................................during heavy rains.
    1. Mountains
    2. Springs
    3. Rivers
    4. Lakes
39. Gumboots, warm clothes and...................................are used during the rainy season.
    1. Umbrella
    2. Sport shoes
    3. Vests
    4. Window curtains
40. Places where work of art, culture and other artefact's are kept for public viewing are known as ...........................
    1. Monuments
    2. Libraries
    3. Museums
    4. Cultural centres

SECTION 4: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION.

41. Who among the following people presides over a Christian marriage?
    1. Priest
    2. Teacher
    3. Judge
    4. Lawyer
42. Which of the following is a division of the Bible?
    1. Genesis
    2. New Testament
    3. Matthew
    4. Luke
43. In which Testament in the Bible is the book of Psalms found?
    1. New Testament
    2. First testament
    3. Old Testament
    4. Last Testament
44. Which of the following cannot be found the Bible?
    1. Guiding us on what is right
    2. Advice on day to day life
    3. The prophecies of God
    4. A shopping list
45. Which of the following children handled the Bible in the right way?
    1. Pere-Tearing the pages of his Bible
    2. Ramona-Writing in her Bible
    3. Wangui- Putting her Bible in a clean drawer
    4. Miriam- Leaves her Bible outside the house at night
46. Which of the following people should not have authority over you?
    1. Stranger
    2. Class teacher
    3. Elder brother
    4. Parent
47. Which of the following is a right way to spend money?
    1. Donating money to a children's home
    2. Using money for gambling
    3. Spending all your money on expensive clothes and shoes
    4. Buying expensive gifts for yourself
48. Which of the following is not an attribute of God!
    1. God is jealous
    2. God is merciful
    3. God is holy
    4. God is powerful
49. Which of the following is a good emotion?
    1. Bitterness
    2. Shame
    3. Happiness
    4. Guilty
50. Which of the following books is found in the New Testament?
    1. Zachariah
    2. Joel
    3. Ruth
    4. John

SECTION 4: ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION.

41. The first prophet of Allah was
    1. Adam
    2. Muharram
    3. Safar
    4. Rajab
42. It is haram to sell
    1. Charcoal
    2. Clothes
    3. Pork
    4. Water
43. The angel incharge of wahy is known as
    1. Mikail
    2. Izrafil
    3. Izrail
    4. Jibril
44. How many prophets are mentioned in the holy Quran?
    1. 10
    2. 25
    3. 30
    4. 50
45. In swalah a Muslim faces.
    1. West
    2. South
    3. East
    4. Qibla
46. The prayers come to end by saying
    1. Al-tahiyatu
    2. Allah Akbar
    3. Alhamdulillah
    4. As-Salam-Aleikum
47. ...............................is the mother of prophet Muhammad (SAW)
    1. Halima
    2. Amina
    3. Fatiha
    4. Khadija
48. After Ramadhan we celebrate
    1. Idd
    2. Miraj
    3. Aqiqa
    4. Hijra
49. Before eating I should say.
    1. Al-hamdulillah
    2. Astaghfirullah
    3. Ghufranakah
    4. Bismillah
50. The last pillar of Islam is
    1. Shahada
    2. Hajj
    3. Zakat
    4. Saum

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