Social Studies Revision Quiz for 15-year-olds — Urbanisation, Migration, Cooperatives, Pacific Organisations, and UN Agencies (Sections A–D)

Social Studies Revision Quiz — For 15-year-old Students

Instructions: Read each question carefully. For multiple choice questions circle the best answer (A, B, C or D). For short-answer and essay questions write your answers in the space provided. Use this quiz for revision before your test.

SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

1. Which modern city is located on the site of the former Aztec empire capital?
   A. Mexico    B. Texcoco    C. Tenochtitlan    D. Cortes
2. What is 'belt development' in a town?
   A. A place where several communication lines intersect    B. When a town or part of it grows in a narrow strip along a main road
   C. An area around a town where no building is allowed    D. A distinct zone different from other belts in the town
3. This notice is an example of a:
   A. Rule    B. Manner    C. Regulation    D. Norm
4. Which of these is NOT a basic rule for running a cooperative?
   A. Anyone can join regardless of age, gender, or race    B. Every shareholder has an equal right to vote
   C. Some profits are reinvested in running the store    D. Members are allowed to buy goods on credit
5. What is the best definition of a Trade Union?
   A. An organization that advocates for workers’ rights and better working conditions.
   B. An organization responsible for finding jobs for unskilled workers.
   C. A group of people who all perform the same type of work, such as teachers.
   D. Different groups of workers with similar complaints but doing different jobs.
6. Which of the following is the best example of a traditional Pacific value?
   A. Relying on extended family networks.    B. Clan members acting as caretakers of the land.
   C. Social status determined by wealth.    D. Success measured by education and financial achievement.
7. What is the most common type of migration worldwide?
   A. Movement from one region to another.    B. Migration from rural areas to urban centers.
   C. Migration from urban areas back to rural areas.    D. Moving from cities to farms.
8. How do demographers apply the “push-pull” theory?
   A. To explain why people immigrate.    B. To describe changes in climate.
   C. To explain political changes.    D. To describe geographical changes.
9. Which of the following is an example of a push factor that causes people to leave a place?
   A. Religious tolerance.    B. Stable government.    C. Plenty of job opportunities.    D. War or famine.
10. Which of these is NOT a requirement for a place to be considered a city?
    A. Having an agricultural surplus.    B. Urban production that is exchanged for food.
    C. A transportation system.    D. A traditional social structure.
11. Among these Pacific Island cities, which has the largest population?
    A. Suva, Fiji.    B. Noumea, New Caledonia.    C. Port Vila, Vanuatu.    D. Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
12. Which was NOT a characteristic of early towns?
    A. High walls built for protection against enemies.    B. Large community buildings used for leisure and entertainment.
    C. Presence of law enforcement officers.    D. Streets arranged in iron grid patterns.
13. Imagine you are shipwrecked with friends on an uninhabited Pacific island for one year. Which type of rules would you need to create?
    A. Family council rules.    B. Rules for survival.    C. Rules for swimming.    D. Rules for worship.
14. The ACP organisation is made up of countries from which regions?
    A. America, China, and the Pacific.    B. Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific.
    C. Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific.    D. Asia, Central America, and the Pacific.
15. Why were cooperatives formed?
    A. To protect consumers from being cheated by landlords and shopkeepers.    B. To provide members with opportunities to buy shares and save money.
    C. To encourage a spirit of cooperation among consumers.    D. To give members extra money for Christmas.
16. What does the term “rural” mean?
    A. City.    B. Countryside.    C. Chicago.    D. Dhaka.
17. Study the SPREP logo shown to you by your teacher and answer the next two questions.
18. SPREP was established in which year and where is its headquarters?
    A. 1957, Suva, Fiji    B. 1993, Apia, Samoa    C. 1972, Honiara, Solomon Islands    D. 1970, Noumea, New Caledonia
19. How does the SPREP logo represent the closeness between population and the environment?
    A. The coconut palm    B. The Southern Cross    C. The human figure on the island    D. The waves representing the sea
20. What is the term for parts of a town outside the central business district (C.B.D.)?
    A. Residential areas    B. Suburbs    C. Rural areas    D. Administrative zone
21. Read the extract about the European Union provided by your teacher. How many bodies must a proposal for a new policy pass through?
    A. 3    B. 1    C. 2    D. 4
22. What is the function of the European Parliament?
    A. Law-making    B. Creating new policies and operating laws
    C. Debating and enforcing laws    D. Creating debates and operating new laws
23. Why is the European Union important to Pacific countries?
    A. It is the largest exporter of goods to the Pacific    B. Goods are imported from the EU at cheaper prices
    C. It is an important trading and donor partner    D. It operates under the terms of the Lomé Convention
24. The headquarters of the United Nations Organization is situated in:
    A. New York    B. Paris    C. London    D. Tokyo
25. Manners are a part of norms of behaviour. They are usually:
    A. a set of written rules    B. behaviours used within the family.
    C. behaviour used within society    D. rules for running a country.
26. Which of the following is an economic reason why people migrate?
    A. They cannot find work    B. They are persecuted for their religion
    C. They are fleeing from war    D. They do not like their government
27. What causes boredom in division of labour?
    A. Increased efficiency    B. Doing the same work over and over again
    C. Less time required to complete work    D. Excellent salary
28. Who has limited liability (legal responsibility) in the cooperative society?
    A. Managing Committee    B. Registrar    C. Members    D. Secretary
29. Slaves in ancient cities had to live:
    A. outside the city    B. in warehouses    C. in large houses    D. in storeys
30. A _______ is a person who is trained to do only one kind of work:
    A. specialist    B. practitioner    C. medicine    D. Trainer

SECTION B: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

QUESTION 1: LIVING IN TOWNS

Read the extract given by your teacher about urbanisation then answer (a) to (f).

1. Define the term ‘Urbanisation’.
   Answer: ________________________________________ (1 mark)
2. Approximately what percentage of the world’s population now lives in cities?
   Answer: ________________________________________ (1 mark)
3. State two factors that will cause more than half of the Pacific’s population to live in urban cities by the year 2020? (2 marks)
   (i) ________________________________________
   (ii) ________________________________________
4. Explain one pull factor that causes rural to urban drift.
   Answer: ________________________________________ (1 mark)
5. Name any two urban problems that might occur as a result of rapid urbanisation. (2 marks)
   (i) ________________________________________
   (ii) ________________________________________
6. For the above problems suggest a solution for each which would help to slow the problem down. (2 marks)
   (i) Problem: ___________________ Solution: ____________________________
   (ii) Problem: ___________________ Solution: ____________________________

QUESTION 2: LEARNING TO LIVE IN VANUATU

Study the picture provided by your teacher and answer (a) to (e).

1. What was the practice of the past concerning “Arranged Marriage”?
   Answer: ________________________________________ (1 mark)
2. Suggest two reasons why arranged marriage was practised? (2 marks)
   (i) ________________________________________
   (ii) ________________________________________
3. Is this practice still common today? Give two reasons to support your answer. (2 marks)
   Opinion: ________________________________________
   Reasons 1: ________________________________________
   Reasons 2: ________________________________________
4. “Some traditional customs are being commercialised.” Explain the statement and give two actual examples. (3 marks)
   Explanation: ________________________________________
   Example 1: ________________________________________
   Example 2: ________________________________________

QUESTION 3

About land-diving and cultural commercialisation.

1. Why do you think that land-diving has been commercialized? (1 mark)
   Answer: ________________________________________
2. List two other examples of commercialisation of culture. (2 marks)
   1) ________________________________________
   2) ________________________________________
3. Look at the photograph provided and answer (c)–(f):
   (c) What activity is shown in the photograph?
   Answer: ________________________________________ (1 mark)
   (d) How do people learn the way in which this activity should be performed?
   Answer: ________________________________________ (1 mark)
   (e) State any one change that has taken place in your home area in relation to this activity:
   Answer: ________________________________________ (1 mark)
   (f) Identify one factor that has contributed to this change:
   Answer: ________________________________________ (1 mark)

QUESTION 4

Study the logo provided by your teacher and answer (a)–(d).

1. What organisation owns the above logo?
   Answer: ________________________________________ (1 mark)
2. In which city and country would you find the headquarters of this organisation?
   Answer: ________________________________________ (1 mark)
3. Why was this organisation formed?
   Answer: ________________________________________ (1 mark)
4. Name any two advantages of being a member of this organisation? (2 marks)
   1) ________________________________________
   2) ________________________________________

QUESTION 5

Read the extract given by your teacher about the Pacific Forum and Secretariat.

1. In what year was the Secretariat of the Pacific Community established?
   Answer: ________________________________________ (1 mark)
2. What was the major aim of the Secretariat when it was first formed?
   Answer: ________________________________________ (1 mark)
3. Name any one activity that has been done by the Pacific Forum?
   Answer: ________________________________________ (1 mark)

SECTION C: MATCHING QUESTIONS — UN AGENCIES

Match each UN agency (A–H) to the correct aim (1–8). Write the letter of the agency next to the aim number.

Agencies (examples your teacher may show with logos):
A. UNESCO    B. UN Security Council    C. UNDP    D. ILO
E. FAO    F. WHO    G. UNICEF    H. (other agency if provided)

Aims to match:

1. to build peace and security through international cooperation in education, science, and culture.
2. to maintain international peace and security by investigating disputes, recommending peaceful settlements, and, when necessary, imposing sanctions or authorising the use of force.
3. to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions.
4. to promote social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights.
5. to eliminate hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition, and to make agriculture, forestry, and fisheries more productive and sustainable.
6. to achieve the highest possible level of health for all people worldwide.
7. to protect the rights of every child, meet their basic needs, and help them reach their full potential.
8. (If another agency was shown by your teacher, write its aim here.)

SECTION C (continued): ESSAY QUESTIONS

Answer in full sentences. Write on separate paper if needed.

1. What does the phrase ‘Commercialization of Traditional Custom’ mean? (2 marks)
2. Give an example of a traditional custom that has been commercialized in Vanuatu. (2 marks)
3. Identify and describe why you think the traditional custom has been commercialized. (3 marks)
4. Suggest and explain three ways we can conserve our traditional customs without commercialising them. (3 marks)

SECTION D: MAPPING SKILLS

Study the world map provided by your teacher and answer the following.

1. What are the five largest countries in the world by land area?
   1. __________________ with an area of 9,984,670 km²
   2. __________________ with an area of 9,596,960 km²
   3. __________________ with an area of 9,525,067 km²
   4. __________________ with an area of 8,519,346 km²
   5. __________________ with an area of 7,741,220 km²
2. Use a colour of your choice and colour the five largest countries on the map provided by your teacher. (5 marks)

Good luck — revise each section and check your answers. Ask your teacher if you need clarification on any picture or extract referenced during the test.