CCA Exam Questions for JSS1 Third Term

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Introduction to CCA as a School Subject

Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA) is a subject that helps students discover and develop their creative talents. It includes music, drama, drawing, painting, craft, and dance. The subject teaches students to appreciate culture and express themselves through art.

CCA also promotes creativity, teamwork, and self-confidence. It helps students understand their cultural heritage and respect the traditions of others. Through CCA, learners gain useful skills that can lead to future careers in the arts.

The subject is offered by students in Primary school and Secondary School as CCA .

CCA Exam Questions for JSS1 Third Term

CCA Exam Questions for JSS1 Third Term are divided into two sections:

• Section A
• Section B

The first section, namely, Section A is the objective test, and students are expected to attempt all questions in the section. Section B is the theory part, and students are expected to follow specific instruction and answer the required number of questions.

Note that what you have below are JSS1 CCA Third Term Exam Past Questions made available to assist students in their revision for 3rd term examinations and also teachers in structuring standard examinations.

SECTION A: Objectives

Instruction: Answer all questions in this section by choosing from the options lettered A—D. Each question carries equal marks.

1. A bronze head of a negro excavated in Nigeria probably some 400 years old is now in _________museum.
A. Indian            B. Japanese
C. London          D. Lagos

2. _________ is a material or tool used in both sculpture, ceramic and paper mache.
A. starch         B. razor
C. beads         D. spatula

3. _________ is not an art material.
A. axe            B. water
C. colour       D. paper

4. Some art work discovered by the archeologists in the caves of Lascaux in France and Altamura in _________
A. Japan           B. Spain
C. India            D. China

5. Informative is one of the function of _____
A. Drama            B. Music
C. Drawing         D. Dance

6.  The study of cultural and creative art revealed the total way of life of the people.
A. True        B. False
C. Either      D. Neither

7. Fine art is a branch of ______
A. Literary Arts
B. Performing Arts
C. Visual Arts
D. Dancing Arts

8. ______ is used to clean pencil effects.
A. Charcoal       B. Crayon
C. Eraser           D. Pastel

9. Team work is related to ______
A. Film             B. Cooperation
C. Worker’s      D. Discipline

10. _______ is the arrangement of sounds that are pleasant to the ear.
A. Sounds         B. Voices
C. Design          D. Music

11.  The rudiments of music are the musical_____
A. Note         B. Alphabet
C. Sign          D. Concept

12. Time signature in music refers to______
A. Grouping of beats
B. Grouping of symbol
C. Grouping of music
D. Grouping of signature

13. How many alphabets of letters represent the musical note.
A. 4        B. 7
C. 5        D. 2

14. Art portfolio is ______
A. A container for keeping Art work
B. A box for keeping wood
C. A bag for keeping pencils
D. A storage for water

15. The following are example of crafts products EXCEPT ______
A. Textile         B. Graphics
C. Basket         D. Cane chair

16. Neckless are the products of the following except _________
A. wood        B. clay
C. grass         D. paper

17. _________ is called in Yoruba land as tie and dye.
A. adaro        B. fabric
C. adira         D. adire

18. The two types of sculpture are known as _________
A. relief and round
B. random and relief
C. circle and wall
D. moulding and casting

19. _________ is not a material for paper craft.
A. hardboard
B. knife
C. water starch
D. razor

20. The primitive painting were mostly on _________
A. trees         B. stones
C. walls         D. doors

21. _________ is the art of making permanent object of usefulness by the heat treatment of earthly materials.
A. Aesthetic
B. tie and dye
C. ceramic
D. sculpture

22. _________ is not a method used tying fabric.
A. stitching        B. folding
C. knotting        D. placing

23. The techniques of creating textures and patterns on cloths is best defined as _________
A. tie and dye
B. fabric
C. design
D. decoration

24. Abeokuta is internationally noted for the use of _________ colour.
A. blue indigo
B. green indigo
C. brown indigo
D. purple indigo

25. Grease can be used in art especially during _________
A. carving            B. casting
C. moulding        D. designing

26. Doll- heads are one of the uses of _________ Craft.
A. mosaic
B. collage
C. paper mache
D. beads work

27. _________ is regarded as the major source of music?
A. sound       B. voice
C. songs        D. musical beat

28. Calabash decoration is an aspect of_____
A. Design        B. Textile
C. Craft           D. Graphics

29. Basic shapes include one of the following.
A. Triangle      B. Zigzag
C. Spiral          D. Scroll

30. The materials for leather work is gotten from ______
A. Leaves
B. Calabash
C. Animal skin
D. Crude oil

31. The equal mixture of colour Red and Yellow will give us _______
A. Orange        B. green
C. Violet          D. Wine

32. The components that make up drama include the following EXCEPT ______
A. Music       B. Work
C. Plot          D. script

33. The person who write drama scripts is called __________
A. Artist            B. Playwright
C. Musician      D. Graphics

34. ______  is the ancient traditional artistic practice
A. Blurring        B. Art works
C. dotism          D. Craft works

35. One of these materials is used in bead making.
A. Tape measure
B. Wax
C. Raffia
D. Adze

36. _____ is an aspect of FINE ARTS.
A. Textile design
B. Painting
C. poetry
D. Dance

37. One of these is a Performing art.
A. Drama       B.  Painting
C. Poetry       D. Ceramic

38. The first and most important element of art is _______
A. line         B. Textile
C. Dots       D. Drawing

39. The word “ARTS” originated from _______ word.
A. Latin         B. English
C. Greek       D. America

40. One of the following is an example of craft product.
A. Cain chair       B. Tie/dye
C. Knitting          D. Printing

41. One of the following is a set of primary colours.
A. Yellow, Red & Blue
B. White, Black & Yellow
C. Green, Blue & Violet
D. Red, Blue & white

42. Nigerian craft is the type of crafts produced by the people in _____
A. Ghana          B. Osun
C. America       D. Nigeria

43. People watching drama presentation are called ____
A. People          B. Crew
C. Audience      D. Actors

44. Therapeutic means _______
A. Rejoicing       B. Healing
C. Drama           D.  Raffia

45. Another name for life drawing is _____
A. human drawing
B. Nature drawing
C. Figure drawing
D. Still life drawing

46. RHYTHM in drama refers to _____
A. The heart of the play
B. the sound of music
C. The beginning of the play
D. The actress in the drama

47. ________ is the basic feature of drama
A. Audience        B. Action
C. Dialogue         D. Element

48. Dramatic Arts are Arts which deals with ________
A. Poetry
B. Painting
C. Playwriting
D. Music and dance

49. Without ________ a drama will be tasteless.
A. Characters        B. Actors
C. Element            D. Audience

50. The people of Ilorin in kwara state were good in making ________
A. Wood
B. seed
C. Raw coral
D. Stone

51. ________ were used to Embroidery royal regalia in early 20th century
A. Tiny seed
B. Plastic disc
C. Bottle tops
D. Red stones

52. Music became the major decorative art form of ________ in the 6th Century A.D.
A. Greeks      B. Byzantine
C. Rome        D. Mesopotamia

53. The cave men had the belief that the spirit of the living animals could be captured by ________ and ________.
A. Painting and sculpture
B. Drawing and aesthetic
C. Ceramics and carving
D. Drawing and painting

54. The following are the types of Craft except ________
A. Painting
B. Paper weaving
C. Mosaic
D. Collage

55. Sculpture embraces the following medium of expression except ________
A. Wood          B. Bites
C. Bronze         D. Metal

56. Visual art can be classified into____ and ____.
A. Textile and Batik
B. Painting and Drawing
C. Fine and Applied
D. Sculpture and Graphics

57. A branch of Art that is connected with appealing to man’s sense of beauty and emotion is ______
A. Graphics art
B. Applied art
C. Fine art
D. Literary art

58. An actor is __________ character in a play.
A.  Female        B.  Male
C. Dancer         D. Audience

59. Basket weaving is the act of using ______ to form an object
A. palm fronds
B. Raffia
C. Planks
D. Clothes

60. Informative is one of the functions of _____
A. Drama         B. Music
C. Drawing       D.  Dance

61. ______ is the arrangement of sounds that are pleasant to the ear.
A. Sounds        B. Voices
C. Design         D. Music

62. ________ is any body movement to a musical rhythm
A. Sound             B. Ruling
C. Shading          D. dance

63. The following are the materials needed for collage EXCEPT
A. drum         B. gum
C. Starch        D. glue

64. A type of drama that ends with a sorrowful mood is called ________
A. Tragedy         B. Comedy
C. Musician        D. Tragicomedy

65. What category of people are called artists?
A. everybody
B. Painters and sculpture
C. Creative writers only
D. None of the above

66. Performing art is divided into
A. Acting, painting & writing
B. Weaving, printing & Singing
C. Drama, music & dance
D. Drama, Knitting & Dance

67. The art of making assemblage of different objects on a flat surface is _______
A. Drawing       B. Mosaic
C. Collage        D. Weaving

68. _________ is the art of making permanent objects of usefulness by the heat treatment of earthly materials
A. Sculpture
B. Tie and dye
C. ceramics
D. Graphics

69. A piece of drama can be called theatre when it is
A. Written on a script
B. Read by the director
C. Rehearse
D. Presented on the stage

70. _________ is the author of The gods are not to blame.
A. Ola Rotimi
B. Wole Soyinka
C. Chinua Achebe
D. James Ngugi Wa’ thiongo

71. The director must be one of the following except _________
A. Analyst           B. Philosopher
C. Technician      D. Teacher

72. _________ can tell or talk more about personages or characterization in any dramatic work of arts
A. Make-up       B. Cloth
C. Costumes      D. Directors

73. All belong to costumes except _________
A. Staff         B. Jewelries
C. Cloth        D. Lip gloss

74. Abeokuta is internationally noted for the use of _________ colour prepared from natural plants.
A. Blue indigo
B. Purple indigo
C. Brown indigo
D. Green indigo

75. ________ is a literary arts.
A. Sculpture         B. Painting
C. poetry              D. Dance

76. Music is classified under _____  art.
A. Visual       B. Performing
C. Music       D. Group

77. The following are examples of geometrical shapes EXCEPT
A. centerline      B. circle
C. square           D.  rectangle

78. _________ is a principle of Design/ Arts.
A.  Colour       B. Balance
C. Line            D. Texture

79. Craft works are distributed through _____
A. Visual distribution
B. Literary works
C. Markets
D. vision

80. In Africa, music reflects in all human ________
A. Works
B. Activities
C. Education
D. All of the above

SECTION B: Essay

INSTRUCTION – Answer all five (5) questions in this section.

1)  What is Contemporary Dance?
B.  Using a well labeled diagram, explain the branches of visual art.

2)  List and explain any three functions of DRAMA
B.  Mention four occasions that calls for music making within the African society.

3)  What is paper craft
B.  Discuss any two elements of Drama.

4)  Explain the concept of SENSES OF BELONGING.
B.  Highlight any five materials needed for modelling with paper Marche.

5)  Define collage.
B.  List any two types of collage and three materials needed for collage.

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Answers to CCA Exam Questions for JSS1 Third Term

Answers to Section A (Objective Test)

The following table gives the correct answers to the objective section of CCA exam questions for JSS1 Third term. If you are using a mobile device, hold the table and scroll to the right or left for a complete view.

So here you have the answers to the objective section of CCA Exam Questions for JSS1 Third term. Use the comments section to let me know if you have any questions you would want me to clarify or discuss further.

Answers to Section B (Theory)

1. What is Contemporary Dance?
Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. It emphasizes fluid movements, emotional expression, and freedom of movement. It allows dancers to connect the mind and body through dance and often tells a story or conveys a mood.

1B. Using a well labeled diagram, explain the branches of visual art.
The branches of visual art can be grouped into two main categories:

• Fine Arts: Includes painting, sculpture, and drawing. These are mainly for aesthetic appreciation.
• Applied Arts: Includes textile design, graphic design, ceramics, and crafts. These are functional and decorative.

2. List and explain any three functions of DRAMA.

• Educational Function: Drama teaches morals, history, and life experiences.
• Entertainment Function: It helps to amuse and relax people during performances.
• Therapeutic Function: Drama can be used to heal emotional wounds through role-play and expression.

2B. Mention four occasions that call for music making within the African society.

• Marriage ceremonies
• Religious festivals
• Funerals
• Child naming ceremonies

3. What is paper craft?
Paper craft is the art of creating objects and designs using paper or cardboard. It involves cutting, folding, gluing, and shaping paper into decorative or functional items.

3B. Discuss any two elements of Drama.

• Plot: This is the storyline or sequence of events in a drama or play. It includes the beginning, conflict, climax, and resolution.
• Character: Characters are the people, animals, or figures in a drama that carry out the actions and dialogue.

4. Explain the concept of SENSE OF BELONGING.
Sense of belonging is the feeling of being accepted, valued, and included in a group, community, or society. In CCA, it is promoted through group performances, collaborative art, and cultural expressions that unite people.

4B. Highlight any five materials needed for modelling with paper maché.

• Old newspapers or tissue paper
• Flour or starch paste
• Water
• Bowl or container for mixing
• Brush or spatula for applying paste

5. Define collage.
Collage is an art technique where different materials such as paper, fabric, or photographs are assembled and glued to a surface to create a new composition.

5B. List any two types of collage and three materials needed for collage.
Types of Collage:

• Photo Collage
• Mixed Media Collage

Materials Needed:

• Glue or gum
• Scissors
• Paper cut-outs or magazines

How to Pass CCA Exam Questions for JSS1 Third Term

Passing your CCA exam questions for JSS1 Third term requires a combination of preparation, understanding, and strategy. Here are actionable tips to help you excel:

1. Read Your Notes Regularly:
   Go through your class notes and textbooks daily. Make sure you understand topics like drawing, music, drama, crafts, and the elements of art.
2. Understand Key Terms:
   Know the meanings of important CCA terms such as collage, mosaic, rhythm, beat, drama, painting, and sculpture. These are often used in exam questions.
3. Study with Diagrams and Examples:
   Practice drawing and labeling diagrams like the branches of art or musical notes. Diagrams help you remember better and score high in practical questions.
4. Memorize Definitions and Lists:
   Some questions will ask you to define or list materials, tools, or types of art. Learn at least 3–5 examples for each category.
5. Practice Past Questions:
   Answering past questions helps you get used to the exam pattern. It also helps you spot topics that come out often.
6. Pay Attention in Class:
   Teachers sometimes give hints about what will come in the exams. Participate in classwork and practicals. They can be part of your assessment.
7. Work on Your Drawing and Craft Skills:
   You may be asked to sketch, shade, or describe craftwork. Practice at home using simple materials.
8. Be Neat and Accurate:
   Write clearly in the exam and make sure your answers are correct. In practicals, neat work attracts more marks.
9. Revise with Friends or a Study Group:
   Discussing CCA topics with classmates can help you remember better and clear any confusion.
10. Stay Calm and Pray:
    Avoid exam panic. Trust your preparation, stay confident, and say a short prayer before your exam.

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