Grade 9 Social Studies Test Topic: The Family Section A: Multiple Choice (15 marks) 1. The basic social unit is the: A. Church B. Family C. School D. Community 2. Socialisation is the process of: A. Earning money B. Learning society's values C. Travelling D. Voting 3. A nuclear family consists of: A. Parents and children B. Grandparents only C. Cousins D. Friends 4. An extended family includes: A. Only parents B. Grandparents, aunts and uncles C. Teachers D. Neighbours 5. A single-parent family has: A. Two parents B. One parent C. No children D. Only grandparents 6. A blended family is formed when: A. Friends live together B. Families combine after remarriage C. Cousins visit D. Parents migrate 7. A childless family is: A. A couple without children B. A family with one child C. Siblings only D. Grandparents only 8. A sibling family often results from: A. Promotion B. Death or migration of parents C. Vacation D. Marriage 9. A common-law union means: A. Legally married B. Living together without marriage C. Living apart D. Engaged 10. A visiting union means partners: A. Live together B. Live separately but remain committed C. Are divorced D. Are siblings 11. Civil marriage is performed by a: A. Teacher B. Marriage Officer C. Doctor D. Police 12. Grandparents help by: A. Preserving traditions B. Closing schools C. Driving buses D. Selling food 13. Maintenance refers to: A. Cleaning B. Financial support for a child C. Cooking D. Adoption 14. Custody means: A. Legal responsibility for a child B. Marriage C. Friendship D. Employment 15. Domestic violence is: A. Household chores B. Abuse in a family relationship C. Discipline D. Paying bills Section B: Short Answer (5 x 4 marks) 1. Define the term family. 2. State two characteristics of a healthy family. 3. Give two advantages of an extended family. 4. Differentiate between a common-law union and a visiting union. 5. Explain two responsibilities of parents toward their children.
Section C: Case Studies (5 x 6 marks) 1. Maria lives with her mother after her parents divorced. Identify the family type and explain two challenges and two strengths. 2. Jason lives with his grandparents, uncles and cousins in one home. Identify the family type and describe three benefits. 3. After remarrying, Mr. Brown and Mrs. Brown combined their children into one household. Identify the family type and discuss two challenges and two benefits. 4. Kim and Andre have lived together for five years but are not legally married. Identify their union and give two reasons couples choose this arrangement. 5. Older sister Alana cares for her two younger brothers because their parents migrated overseas. Identify the family type and explain three responsibilities Alana may have. Section D: Essay (20 marks) Write a well-organized essay of 300–400 words on the topic: 'My Family and Its Importance.' In your essay: define family; identify your family type; explain at least three functions of your family; discuss the roles and responsibilities of family members; and describe two values that make your family strong. Conclude by explaining why families are important to society.