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GRADE 8 MODEL EXAMINATIONS
SOCIAL STUDIES MODEL EXAM - 001
TIME ALLOWED: MIN
GENERAL DIRECTION: THIS EXAMINATION CONSISTS OF 50 QUESTIONS. FOR EACH QUESTION FOUR ALTERNATIVES ARE GIVEN. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER FROM THE GIVEN ALTERNATIVES.
1.
Which force is responsible for the formation of mountains?
2.
What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?
3.
What atmospheric layer is responsible for weather phenomena?
4.
Which historical event had a significant impact on the cultural diversity of Ethiopia?
5.
In Ethiopia, which economic activity plays a crucial role in livelihoods?
6.
What is a key factor affecting trade and markets in Ethiopia?
7.
How does the government generate revenue in Ethiopia?
8.
What is the primary goal of conserving natural resources?
9.
Overexploitation of natural resources can lead to:
10.
What can contribute to resource-based conflicts?
11.
Which explorer is credited with the discovery of the sea route to India?
12.
The Renaissance was a period characterized by:
13.
The Industrial Revolution had its origins in which country?
14.
The Treaty of Versailles, signed after World War I, aimed to:
15.
The Cold War was mainly a geopolitical conflict between:
16.
The transatlantic slave trade primarily involved the transportation of slaves from Africa to:
17.
The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 aimed to regulate:
18.
The Organization of African Unity (OAU) was established to:
19.
The modern empire state in Ethiopia was formed under the leadership of:
20.
The historical route known as the "Silk Road" connected Ethiopia to:
21.
Ethiopia successfully resisted European colonization during the Scramble for Africa except for a brief occupation by:
22.
Ethiopians united against external threats to maintain their sovereignty during the Battle of:
23.
The increase in greenhouse gases contributes to:
24.
What factor contributes to water shortage scarcity?
25.
Deforestation is primarily caused by:
26.
which of the following is a result of glacial erosion?
27.
The ozone layer is located in which atmospheric layer?
28.
What is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system?
29.
The diverse ethnic groups in Ethiopia contribute to the country's:
30.
Which economic activity is a traditional livelihood for many Ethiopian communities?
31.
the concept of a free market economy is characterized by:
32.
Value-added tax (VAT) is usually applied to:
33.
Sustainable development aims to balance:
34.
Acid rain, resulting from air pollution, can negatively impact:
35.
Resource-based conflicts are often exacerbated by:
36.
Which explorer's expedition marked the first circumnavigation of the globe?
37.
The 95 Theses, written by Martin Luther, were a catalyst for:
38.
The invention of the steam engine played a crucial role in which industry during the Industrial Revolution?
39.
The Zimmerman Telegram was a diplomatic incident during which war?
40.
The Cuban Missile Crisis occurred during which years?
41.
The Middle Passage refers to the:
42.
Leopold II of Belgium is associated with the colonization of:
43.
The establishment of the African Union (AU) aims to promote:
44.
Emperor Haile Selassie I played a key role in:
45.
The currency traditionally used in Ethiopia for long-distance trade was:
46.
Ethiopia's victory at the Battle of Adwa is significant because it:
47.
Emperor Tewodros II is associated with:
48.
The Paris Agreement aims to address:
49.
Water scarcity is exacerbated by:
50.
Afforestation programs aim to:
