Primary Five Examination — Social Studies with Religious Education

Primary Five Examination — Social Studies with Religious Education — 2026 Mock 1

2026 · Mock 1

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Answer ALL questions. Section A has 40 questions (40 marks); Section B has 15 questions (60 marks). For each of the questions 36 to 40 and 51 to 55, answer EITHER the Christian OR the Islamic question, not both.

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Question 1 of 76

1 1. Name the largest lake in Uganda.

Marks: 1 points

Lake Victoria.

2 2. Name the line of latitude that passes through the middle of Uganda.

Marks: 1 points

The Equator.

3. What does the map symbol below represent?

Study the diagram below and answer the question.

3 3. What does the map symbol below represent?

Marks: 1 points

A hill (rising ground shown by contour lines).

4 4. Name the mountain in eastern Uganda that was formed by a volcano.

Marks: 1 points

Mount Elgon.

5 5. Give one factor that determines the climate of a place.

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• Altitude
• Distance from a water body
• Latitude
• Vegetation / winds

6 6. State one way people use Lake Victoria.

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• Fishing
• Getting water
• Water transport
• Tourism / trade

7 7. Name one staple food crop grown in Uganda.

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• Matoke (bananas)
• Maize
• Cassava
• Millet

8 8. Name the cash crop that is grown mainly for making cloth.

Marks: 1 points

Cotton.

9 9. Give one problem faced by farmers in Uganda.

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• Pests and diseases
• Drought
• Poor prices / markets
• Lack of tools or capital

10 10. Name one tribe that belongs to the Bantu group in Uganda.

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• Baganda
• Basoga
• Banyankole
• Bakiga / Banyoro

11 11. Name the traditional ruler (king) of the Buganda kingdom.

Marks: 1 points

The Kabaka.

12 12. Give one duty of a good citizen.

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• Paying taxes
• Obeying the laws
• Voting
• Keeping peace / protecting property

13 13. Name one document that shows a person is a citizen of Uganda.

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• National Identity Card
• Birth certificate
• Passport

14 14. Name the political head of a district in Uganda.

Marks: 1 points

The LC5 (district) chairperson.

15 15. Name the European country that colonised Uganda.

Marks: 1 points

Britain (the British).

16 16. Give one reason why the Europeans came to Uganda.

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• To trade
• To spread Christianity
• To get raw materials
• To explore

17 17. Name the agreement signed between Buganda and the British in 1900.

Marks: 1 points

The Buganda Agreement (of 1900).

18 18. Name the European explorer who reached the source of the Nile at Lake Victoria.

Marks: 1 points

John Hanning Speke.

19 19. In which year did Uganda get her independence?

Marks: 1 points

1962.

20 20. Name the first Prime Minister of Uganda.

Marks: 1 points

Apollo Milton Obote.

21 21. Name the national bird of Uganda that appears on the national flag.

Marks: 1 points

The crested crane.

22 22. Name one colour found on the national flag of Uganda.

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• Black
• Yellow
• Red

23 23. Give one importance of roads to the people.

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• They ease transport
• They give access to markets
• They promote trade and services

24 24. Name the main means of transport used on Lake Victoria.

Marks: 1 points

Water transport (ferries, ships and boats).

25. What does the road sign below mean?

Study the diagram below and answer the question.

25 25. What does the road sign below mean?

Marks: 1 points

No entry (entry is not allowed).

26 26. Name one renewable natural resource.

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• Water
• Forests
• Sunshine / wind
• Soil / wildlife

27 27. Give one way of conserving forests.

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• Planting trees (afforestation)
• Controlling the cutting of trees
• Avoiding bush burning
• Gazetting forest reserves

28 28. Name the national park in western Uganda famous for tree-climbing lions.

Marks: 1 points

Queen Elizabeth National Park.

29 29. Give one way of promoting peace in the community.

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• Dialogue
• Tolerance and respect
• Obeying the law
• Forgiveness / sharing

30 30. Give one effect of rapid population growth in Uganda.

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• Unemployment
• Food shortage
• Pressure on land and services
• Poor housing

31 31. Name the type of farming in which a farmer grows crops and keeps animals on the same farm.

Marks: 1 points

Mixed farming.

32 32. Give one reason why people move from villages to towns.

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• To look for jobs
• For education
• For better services
• For trade

33 33. Name the group of people who came into Uganda mainly as cattle keepers.

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• The Nilotics
• The Nilo-Hamites (Hima)
• The Luo

34 34. Name one mineral that is mined in Uganda.

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• Copper
• Gold
• Limestone
• Salt / cobalt

35 35. Name the capital city of Uganda.

Marks: 1 points

Kampala.

36 36. Religious Education.

Answer EITHER the Christian OR the Islamic question, not both. No mark will be awarded to a candidate who attempts both alternatives.

EITHER (Christian) OR (Islamic)

EITHER (Christian)

(EITHER, Christian) Name the day Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. (1)

OR (Islamic)

(OR, Islamic) Name the day Muslims celebrate at the end of the fasting month of Ramadhan. (1)

Marks: 1 points

37 37. Religious Education.

Answer EITHER the Christian OR the Islamic question, not both. No mark will be awarded to a candidate who attempts both alternatives.

EITHER (Christian) OR (Islamic)

EITHER (Christian)

(EITHER, Christian) Name the first man created by God according to the Bible. (1)

OR (Islamic)

(OR, Islamic) Name the first man created by Allah according to the Qur'an. (1)

Marks: 1 points

38 38. Religious Education.

Answer EITHER the Christian OR the Islamic question, not both. No mark will be awarded to a candidate who attempts both alternatives.

EITHER (Christian) OR (Islamic)

EITHER (Christian)

(EITHER, Christian) Name the angel who told Mary she would give birth to Jesus. (1)

OR (Islamic)

(OR, Islamic) Name the angel who brought Allah's messages to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). (1)

Marks: 1 points

39 39. Religious Education.

Answer EITHER the Christian OR the Islamic question, not both. No mark will be awarded to a candidate who attempts both alternatives.

EITHER (Christian) OR (Islamic)

EITHER (Christian)

(EITHER, Christian) Name the holy book of Christians. (1)

OR (Islamic)

(OR, Islamic) Name the holy book of Muslims. (1)

Marks: 1 points

40 40. Religious Education.

Answer EITHER the Christian OR the Islamic question, not both. No mark will be awarded to a candidate who attempts both alternatives.

EITHER (Christian) OR (Islamic)

EITHER (Christian)

(EITHER, Christian) Give one way a Christian can show love to others. (1)

OR (Islamic)

(OR, Islamic) Give one way a Muslim can show kindness to others. (1)

Marks: 1 points

41. Long ago the British colonised Uganda.

Answer the questions about the coming of the British to Uganda.

41 (a) In which year was the Buganda Agreement signed? (1 mark)

Marks: 1 points

1900.

41. Long ago the British colonised Uganda.

Answer the questions about the coming of the British to Uganda.

42 (b) Give one reason why the British wanted to rule Uganda. (1 mark)

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• To get raw materials
• To find markets / trade
• To control the source of the Nile
• For prestige

41. Long ago the British colonised Uganda.

Answer the questions about the coming of the British to Uganda.

43 (c) Give two effects of British rule on the people of Uganda. (2 marks)

Marks: 2 points

Any two of:
• Loss of land
• Forced labour and taxes
• Loss of independence
• New religion, cash crops, schools and the railway

42. Uganda earns money from several economic activities.

Answer the questions about economic activities in Uganda.

44 (a) Name one crop that Uganda sells to other countries. (1 mark)

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• Coffee
• Cotton
• Tea
• Tobacco

42. Uganda earns money from several economic activities.

Answer the questions about economic activities in Uganda.

45 (b) Name one product made in Ugandan factories. (1 mark)

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• Sugar
• Cement
• Soap
• Textiles / cooking oil

42. Uganda earns money from several economic activities.

Answer the questions about economic activities in Uganda.

46 (c) Give two benefits of industries to Uganda. (2 marks)

Marks: 2 points

Any two of:
• They create jobs
• They earn income
• They provide goods
• They bring development

43. Different parts of Uganda receive different amounts of rainfall.

Answer the questions about the climate of Uganda.

47 (a) Name the type of climate found around Lake Victoria. (1 mark)

Marks: 1 points

Equatorial climate.

43. Different parts of Uganda receive different amounts of rainfall.

Answer the questions about the climate of Uganda.

48 (b) Name one area in Uganda that receives little rainfall. (1 mark)

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• Karamoja
• The north-east
• The cattle corridor

43. Different parts of Uganda receive different amounts of rainfall.

Answer the questions about the climate of Uganda.

49 (c) State two ways people in dry areas can get water. (2 marks)

Marks: 2 points

Any two of:
• Boreholes
• Dams / valley tanks
• Wells
• Harvesting rain water

44. Study the sketch map of Uganda below and use it to answer the questions that follow.

Use the sketch map of Uganda to answer parts (a) to (d).

50 (a) Name the river marked X. (1 mark)

Marks: 1 points

River Nile (the Victoria Nile).

44. Study the sketch map of Uganda below and use it to answer the questions that follow.

Use the sketch map of Uganda to answer parts (a) to (d).

51 (b) Name the mountain marked Y. (1 mark)

Marks: 1 points

Mount Elgon.

44. Study the sketch map of Uganda below and use it to answer the questions that follow.

Use the sketch map of Uganda to answer parts (a) to (d).

52 (c) Name the major cash crop grown in the area marked S. (1 mark)

Marks: 1 points

Coffee (robusta).

44. Study the sketch map of Uganda below and use it to answer the questions that follow.

Use the sketch map of Uganda to answer parts (a) to (d).

53 (d) State one condition that favours the growing of that crop in the area marked V. (1 mark)

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• Reliable rainfall
• Fertile soils
• Cool temperatures
• Suitable altitude

45. Ugandans struggled for the independence of their country.

Answer the questions about the struggle for independence in Uganda.

54 (a) Name the first President of Uganda. (1 mark)

Marks: 1 points

Sir Edward Mutesa II.

45. Ugandans struggled for the independence of their country.

Answer the questions about the struggle for independence in Uganda.

55 (b) Name one political party that fought for Uganda's independence. (1 mark)

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• UPC (Uganda People's Congress)
• DP (Democratic Party)
• Kabaka Yekka

45. Ugandans struggled for the independence of their country.

Answer the questions about the struggle for independence in Uganda.

56 (c) Give two ways in which Ugandans struggled for their independence. (2 marks)

Marks: 2 points

Any two of:
• Forming political parties
• Strikes and demonstrations
• Negotiations / petitions
• Boycotts

46. Uganda has many tourist attractions that bring visitors to the country.

Answer the questions about tourism in Uganda.

57 (a) Name one tourist attraction found in Uganda. (1 mark)

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• National parks / wildlife
• Mountains and lakes
• Waterfalls (e.g. Murchison Falls)
• Mountain gorillas

46. Uganda has many tourist attractions that bring visitors to the country.

Answer the questions about tourism in Uganda.

58 (b) State one importance of tourism to Uganda. (1 mark)

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• It earns foreign exchange
• It creates jobs
• It brings income
• It develops the country

46. Uganda has many tourist attractions that bring visitors to the country.

Answer the questions about tourism in Uganda.

59 (c) State two problems facing tourism in Uganda. (2 marks)

Marks: 2 points

Any two of:
• Poaching of wildlife
• Insecurity
• Poor roads
• High costs / poor accommodation

47. Long ago, different groups of people migrated and settled in Uganda.

Answer the questions about the migration and settlement of people in Uganda.

60 (a) Name one group of people found in Uganda apart from the Bantu. (1 mark)

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• The Nilotics (Acholi, Langi)
• The Nilo-Hamites (Iteso, Karimojong)
• The Luo

47. Long ago, different groups of people migrated and settled in Uganda.

Answer the questions about the migration and settlement of people in Uganda.

61 (b) Give one reason why the early people migrated into Uganda. (1 mark)

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• Search for pasture and water
• Search for fertile land
• Escaping wars
• Famine

47. Long ago, different groups of people migrated and settled in Uganda.

Answer the questions about the migration and settlement of people in Uganda.

62 (c) State two effects of these migrations on Uganda. (2 marks)

Marks: 2 points

Any two of:
• Mixing of cultures
• Intermarriage
• Spread of languages
• Conflicts / population increase

48. Health centres provide important services to the people of Uganda.

Answer the questions about health services in Uganda.

63 (a) Name one disease that can be prevented by immunisation. (1 mark)

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• Measles
• Polio
• Tuberculosis
• Tetanus / whooping cough

48. Health centres provide important services to the people of Uganda.

Answer the questions about health services in Uganda.

64 (b) State one way the government can improve health services. (1 mark)

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• Building more health centres
• Training more health workers
• Providing enough drugs
• Health education

48. Health centres provide important services to the people of Uganda.

Answer the questions about health services in Uganda.

65 (c) Give two problems facing hospitals in Uganda. (2 marks)

Marks: 2 points

Any two of:
• Shortage of drugs
• Few health workers
• Poor equipment
• Long distances / congestion

49. The bar graph below shows the number of visitors to four national parks of Uganda in one year. Study it and answer the questions that follow.

Use the bar graph to answer parts (a) to (c).

66 (a) Which national park was visited by the most visitors? (1 mark)

Marks: 1 points

Queen Elizabeth (800 visitors).

49. The bar graph below shows the number of visitors to four national parks of Uganda in one year. Study it and answer the questions that follow.

Use the bar graph to answer parts (a) to (c).

67 (b) Which national park had the fewest visitors? (1 mark)

Marks: 1 points

Kidepo (300 visitors).

49. The bar graph below shows the number of visitors to four national parks of Uganda in one year. Study it and answer the questions that follow.

Use the bar graph to answer parts (a) to (c).

68 (c) How many visitors went to the four national parks altogether? (2 marks)

Marks: 2 points

800 + 600 + 500 + 300 = 2,200 visitors

50. Uganda is an independent country with its own government.

Answer the questions about the government of Uganda.

69 (a) Name the head of state (President) of the government of Uganda. (1 mark)

Marks: 1 points

The President.

50. Uganda is an independent country with its own government.

Answer the questions about the government of Uganda.

70 (b) Name one arm (organ) of the government of Uganda. (1 mark)

Marks: 1 points

Any one of:
• The Legislature (Parliament)
• The Executive
• The Judiciary (courts)

50. Uganda is an independent country with its own government.

Answer the questions about the government of Uganda.

71 (c) Give two services the government provides to its citizens. (2 marks)

Marks: 2 points

Any two of:
• Education
• Health care
• Clean water
• Security / roads

72 51. Religious Education.

Answer EITHER the Christian OR the Islamic question, not both. No mark will be awarded to a candidate who attempts both alternatives.

EITHER (Christian) OR (Islamic)

EITHER (Christian)

(a) On which day did God rest after creating the world? (1 mark) (1)

(b) Name the first man God created. (1 mark) (1)

OR (Islamic)

(a) In how many days did Allah create the world? (1 mark) (1)

(b) Name the first man (prophet) Allah created. (1 mark) (1)

Marks: 4 points

73 52. Religious Education.

Answer EITHER the Christian OR the Islamic question, not both. No mark will be awarded to a candidate who attempts both alternatives.

EITHER (Christian) OR (Islamic)

EITHER (Christian)

(a) In which town was Jesus Christ born? (1 mark) (1)

(b) Name one miracle that Jesus Christ performed. (1 mark) (1)

OR (Islamic)

(a) In which town was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born? (1 mark) (1)

(b) Name one miracle of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). (1 mark) (1)

Marks: 4 points

74 53. Religious Education.

Answer EITHER the Christian OR the Islamic question, not both. No mark will be awarded to a candidate who attempts both alternatives.

EITHER (Christian) OR (Islamic)

EITHER (Christian)

(a) How many commandments did God give to Moses? (1 mark) (1)

(b) On which mountain did Moses receive the commandments? (1 mark) (1)

OR (Islamic)

(a) How many pillars of Islam are there? (1 mark) (1)

(b) Name the first pillar of Islam. (1 mark) (1)

Marks: 4 points

75 54. Religious Education.

Answer EITHER the Christian OR the Islamic question, not both. No mark will be awarded to a candidate who attempts both alternatives.

EITHER (Christian) OR (Islamic)

EITHER (Christian)

(a) Name the season when Christians fast in preparation for Easter. (1 mark) (1)

(b) Name the holy book Christians read. (1 mark) (1)

OR (Islamic)

(a) Name the month in which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. (1 mark) (1)

(b) Name the holy book Muslims read. (1 mark) (1)

Marks: 4 points

76 55. Religious Education.

Answer EITHER the Christian OR the Islamic question, not both. No mark will be awarded to a candidate who attempts both alternatives.

EITHER (Christian) OR (Islamic)

EITHER (Christian)

(a) Give one way Christians help the poor. (1 mark) (1)

(b) Name one Christian organisation that helps people. (1 mark) (1)

OR (Islamic)

(a) Give one way Muslims help the poor. (1 mark) (1)

(b) Name one Muslim organisation that helps people. (1 mark) (1)

Marks: 4 points

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