BETTER SCHOOLS PROGRAMME ZIMBABWE
MATABELELAND NORTH
HWANGE DISTRICT EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
General Certificate of Education
SOCIAL SCIENCE GRADE 6 7050/2
MARCH 2025
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Copyright: Hwange District Examinations Council, M2025 ©HWADEC M2025
SECTION A
Answer all questions (30 marks)
1a. Customs are made up of (1)
and (1)
b. Name one indigenous game
(1)
c. Give one reason why games were important in the past [1]
d. Clan members have a common(1)
[Total 5 Marks]
2a. Name the founder of Islam (1)
b.identify one religious artefact in Christianity
(1)
c. State one key teaching in Christianity
(1).
d. State the lslam holy book [1]
e. Give one key teaching in lslam .
(1)
[Total 5 Marks]
3a.Identify two systems of governance
(2)
b. Give one characteristic of an autocratic government
(1)
c. A government has parliament made up of members voted into power.[1]
d. State the country which has a monarchy government in Southern Africa
(1) [Total 5 Marks]
4a. Name the country which colonised Zimbabwe
(1)
b.List two reasons for the colonisation of Zimbabwe
(2)
c. Give an example of an artefact in Judaism (1)
d.ldentify one example of an attire in lslam (1)
[Total 5 Marks]
5a. State one leisure activity (1)
b. Identify two careers in sports and arts (2)
c. Give one function of sports association (1)
d.Name one sports association (1)
[Total 5 Marks]
6a. Identify two modes of transport
(2)
b. Give one advantage of land transport
(1).
c. State the form of transport that use sea
(1)
d. What name is given to the place where aeroplanes land and take off
[1]
[Total 5 Marks]
Section B
Answer any four questions
7a. List two arms of government
(2)
b. State the function of the legislature (1)
c. Who heads the judiciary? (1)
d. What name is given to the new law that is still being debated in parliament?
(1)
[Total 5 Marks]
8a. State two causes of the first Chimurenga
(2)
b. Name one spirit medium who played a big role in this war
(1)
c. Those who did not have money to pay taxes were [1]
d. Outline one result of the first Chimurenga (1)
[Total 5 Marks]
9a. Outline two causes of the Second Chimurenga/ Umvukela
(2)
b. How many freedom fighters attacked the Rhodesian forces in the Chinhoyi battle
(1)
c. Describe one role played by the spirit mediums in the Second Chimurenga/Umvukela
(1)
d.Name any one hero/ heroine of the Second Chimurenga/Umvukela
(1)
[Total 5 Marks]
10a. Identify two national symbols [2]
bi. Identify the symbol in the picture (1)
ii. Explain its significance [1]
c. Identify a place where heroes and heroines are buried in Zimbabwe. [1]
[Total 5 Marks]
11a.Define courtship
(1)
b. Give one role of a family member (1).
c. Robert Mugabe and Joshua Nkomo signed the accord on 22 December
1987.[1]
c. Explain heirship (1)
d. In which heirship practice can relatives easily grab all of the deceased's property?
(1)
[Total 5 Marks]
12a. Identify two major tourist destinations in Zimbabwe.
(2)
b. Give one importance of tourism in Zimbabwe
(1)
c. Outline one indigenous way of preserving tourist destinations
(1)
d. In which province do we find Victoria Falls
(1)
[Total 5 Marks]
13a. Define a will?
(1)
b. Name any two safe places where wills can be taken for safe keeping
(2)
c. How can child marriage be stopped? (1)
d. What is the legal age of consent to marriage and sex?
(1)
[Total 5 Marks]
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ANSWERS
1.A. Traditions And Beliefs
B.Pada/Nhondo/Hide and Seek
C.They Encouraged Cooperation
D.Ancestor
2a.Prophet Muhammed
B.The Cross,Bible
The Trinity/Resurrection/Repentance
D.Quran/Koran
E. Belief In Allah
3.A.Democratic/Autocracy/Dictatorship
B. No Free Elections
Democratic
D.Lesotho
4a.Britain
B.Land And Minerals
C.The Ark /Star Of David
D.Hijab[Head Scarf]
5.A.Swimming,Gym
B.Coaches/Referees
C.Zifa,Fifa
6.A.Road/Railway/Water/Pipeline
B.Flexible ,Accessible
C.Ship,Boat,Submarine
D. Airport
7.A .Executive/Judiciary, Legislature
B.Making Laws
C.The Chief Justice
D A Bill
8a.Economic Exploitation/Forced Labour
B.Mbuya Nehanda
C.Arrested
D.Loss Of Land
9.A. Lack Of Political Representation/Economic Inequality
B.Seven
C.Providing Spiritual Guidance And Motivating Fighters
Hebert Chitepo
10. Aflag/Court Of Arms
B.Judaism
C. Representation Of Unity And Protection
D.Heroes Acre
11. A.The Process Of Getting To Know Someone With The Intention To Marry.
B Providing Guidance And Advice
C.Unity Accord
D.Free Succession/Interstate Succession
12a.Victoria Falls/National Parks
B.Brings In Foreign Currency
C. Recycling Programs/Proper Waste Disposal
D.Matebeleland Province
13.a. a document that states how you want your assets distributed after you die.
B.Laywer’s Office,Home Safe,Court Registry
C.Education And Awareness
D.18
