Juba Secondary Schools Mini Competition 2024 Speed Challenge Quiz Questions and Answers

The document contains questions and answers for a mini competition on various subjects such as English and Business Studies for secondary schools in Juba. This is a PDF file containing questions and answers for the Juba Secondary Schools Mini Competition 2024 Speed Challenge Quiz on various subjects such as Mathematics, Science, Arts, English, Business, and R.E. The file includes questions with correct answers to the nearest thousand, processes in science such as photosynthesis, farming practices, and pest control, grammar rules such as the use of adjectives, and definitions of terms such as colonialism, Ottoman Turkish Military Leader, and Christian ethics.

1. Qn. NoTeam Subject Question Correct Answer
1Host MathematicsRound off 68,786 to the nearest 1000 69,000
Visitor Round off 74,245 to the nearest 1000 74,000
2Host Science What is the basic unit of force? Newton (N)
Visitor What happens to the pressure of a gas when its volume is decreased? It increases
3Host Arts Congress of Vienna was also known as Concert of Europe
Visitor In the year 2005, CPA was signed in Kenya between ____and ____ parties SPLM/A AND NCP
4Host English What is the plural of "mouse"? Mice
Visitor Which word is the odd one out: "cat", "dog", "bird", "apple"? Apple
5Host R.E Who wrote the books of the Pentateuch or Torah? Moses
Visitor How many books does the old testament have? 39
6Host Business A joint stock company is an organization which has legal existence of its… Own
Visitor A partnership is an association of persons carrying on business with a view of making...Profits
7Host MathematicsUsing factorization method, expand: (x + 1)(x + 6) x squared + 7x + 6
Visitor Expand (x + 2)(x + 3) using factorization x squared + 5x + 6
8Host Science The basic building block of matter is called a... Atom
Visitor What process uses sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide into sugar? Photosynthesis
9Host Arts At what year was Juba Conference conducted? 1947
Visitor
Name the Ottoman Turkish Military leader who ruled Egypt from 1769-1849 for much of his
life. Mohamed Ali Pasha
10Host English What is the past tense of "sing"? Sang
Visitor Which word is a synonym of "happy"? Joyful
11Host R.E What is Sin? Misconduct, disobedience to God’s word
Visitor Who is referred to as the father of Faith in Christianity? Abraham
12Host Business Sole proprietorship is a business organization setup, owned and operated by... One person
Visitor An agreement reached by business partners and put in writing is called? Partnership deed
13Host MathematicsA capacity of a jug is stated as 2000ml to the nearest 10ml. Find the absolute error of the limit.5ml
Visitor A jug capacity is stated as 1000ml to the nearest 20ml. Find the absolute error of the limit.10ml
14Host Science
What type of farming practice focuses on maintaining soil health and reducing environmental
impact? Sustainable agriculture
Visitor What is the process of artificially introducing beneficial insects to control pests? Biological pest control
15Host Arts Name the longest river in the world. River Nile
Visitor What is colonialism? The act of occupying and controlling of one nation by the another
16Host English What is a word used to modify a noun or pronoun? Adjective
Visitor What is a sentence that asks a question? Interrogative sentence
Round 1 in Groups - 03 Minutes Only
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2. 17Host R.E What is Leisure?
Refers to time spent doing what one enjoys when they are not working or
studying
Visitor Christian Ethics define it. These are morals that Christians should live by.
18Host Business A small scale retailer as the name suggests operates on a... Small scale
Visitor What refers to the buying and selling of commodities within a country? Home trade
Host School - Mathemics
Qn. No.S/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
19 1
The capacity of a jug is stated as 2000ml to the nearest 10ml. find the upper limit within which
the capacity lies. 2005ml
20 2 Solve for x when (?????? + 4)(?????? − 3) = 0 ?????? = −4 ???????????? ?????? = 3
21 3 Given the vector (3, 4), find its magnitude? Magnitude is 5
22 4 Define the word tangent in mathematics A tangent is a line that just touches the curve at a point.
23 5 James scores 35, 10, and 45 in mathematics tests, calculate the mean score. 30
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
24 1
The capacity of a jug is stated as 3000ml to the nearest 20 ml. find the lower limit within
which the capacity lies 2990ml
25 2 Determine the value of a if (a + 4)(a − 3) = 0 a = −4
????????????
a = 3
26 3 If the vector is (0, −4). Determine its magnitude Magnitude is 2
27 4 What is a normal line to the curve? A normal line is a line perpendicular to the tangent at that point.
28 5 Roselina obtained 15, 20, and 25 in C.R.E tests last month, calculate her mean mark. 20
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
29 1 What is the study of insects called? Entomology
30 2 Which vitamin is also known as ascorbic acid? Vitamin C
31 3 Sound waves travel faster in solids than liquids or gases because... Particles are more closely packed together.
32 4 Who discovered penicillin? Alexander Fleming
33 5 Carbon has how many protons? Six
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
34 1 What is the power source of the Sun? Nuclear fusion
35 2 Who created the electron microscope? Ernst Ruska and Max Knoll
36 3 Name the largest mammal on earth. Blue Whale
37 4 Which planet is closest to the sun? Mercury
38 5 What is the force that opposes motion between layers of a fluid? Viscosity
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
Host School - Science
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Round 2 - Individual Face-offs
Host School - Arts
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3. 39 1
The process through which solid, liquid and gaseous material is forced out of the earth crust
into the earth's surface is called Volcanicity
40 2 Name IGAD in full Inter-governmental Authority and Development
41 3
The use of resources to meet the current needs without negatively affecting the future is
called? Sustainable development
42 4 Sharing of information by many people at the same time is called Mass Communication
43 5 In which region are the Didiinga Hills found? Eastern equatorial state (Budi County)
Qn. NoS/No Subject Question Correct Answer
44 1 Define population density This refers to the number of people per unit area
45 2 Tell us SPLM/A in full Sudan People Liberation Movement/Army
46 3 How do you call the rights acquired by virtue of being a citizen of a given country? Civic rights
47 4 What is Press?
Channels through which we receive information and other forms of
communication
48 5 Physical features such as mountains, plains and escarpments are called? Landforms
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
49 1 Which book in the Bible contains the teachings of Jesus Christ? The Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John.
50 2 Who was the first person converted after Jesus' death and resurrection? Saul (who later became Paul)
51 3 Define Trinity Three persons in One God – Father, Son, Holy Spirit
52 4 Describe heaven in simple terms. Place where souls go after death if they lived righteously; union with God.
53 5 Give an example of parable told by Jesus. Prodigal son, Good Samaritan, Mustard seed.
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
54 1 Name one of the miracles performed by Jesus during his lifetime. Turning water into wine, walking on water, healing the sick.
55 2 Who helped David defeat Goliath? With divine intervention, David defeated Goliath himself using only a sling shot.
56 3 What does the word 'Amen' mean at the end of prayers? So be it / I agree
57 4 What is original sin?
Sin committed by Adam & Eve passed onto all mankind due to their disobedience
towards God.
58 5 What event is celebrated on Easter Sunday? Resurrection of Jesus
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
59 1 What is the main verb in the sentence: "She is running fast"? Running
60 2 Define the term "clause". - A group of words that contains a subject and a verb.
61 3 Explain the difference between a synonym and an antonym. - Synonyms have similar meanings, while antonyms have opposite meanings.
62 4 What is a punctuation mark used to indicate a question? Question mark
63 5 Translate 'et cetera' to English. And so forth
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4. Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
64 1 What is the subject in the sentence: "The cat chased the mouse"? The cat
65 2 Define a compound sentence.
- A sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a
coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.
66 3 What is the difference between active voice and passive voice?
- In active voice, the subject performs the action, while in passive voice, the
subject receives the action.
67 4 What is a punctuation mark used to show strong emotion or surprise? Exclamation mark
68 5 Collective nouns refer to groups. Example? Class, herd, team
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
69 1
Wholesalers are traders who buy goods usually in bulk from the manufacturer which they sell to
the.. retailer(s)
70 2
How do we call the aid to trade which safeguards people's deposits like Money and other
valuables and provides loans to those who satisfy certain conditions? banking
71 3 Land as a factor of production is rewarded with.......... rent
72 4 Production may be defined as........ Transforming the raw materials into better form to satisfy one's needs.
73 5 How do we call the buying and selling of goods and services with an intention of making a profit?Trade
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74 1 Retailers are traders operating outlets which sell directly to....... consumers
75 2
What refers to a service that undertake to safeguard and compensate the unfortunate
businessmen or organizations which might suffer losses from some risks insured against? insurance
76 3 What is the movement of goods, services and passengers from one place to another called?transport
77 4 Is mining of minerals an example of primary production? Yes
78 5 What is demand in commerce?
The quantity of goods and services that consumers are willing to buy at a given
price.
Visiting School - Business Studies
Host School - Business Studies

5. Qn. NoTeam Subject Question Correct Answer
1Host MathematicsWhat number is squared to 361? 19
Visitor What number can be squared to obtain 324? 18
2Host Science In the periodic table, the horizontal rows are called Periods
Visitor In the periodic table, the alkali metals belong to group Group one
3Host Arts
A general term that used to refer to a number of historical states in Africa with multinational
structures, population and politics into a single entity is African Empires
Visitor The advanced state of human society that has developed in all spheres of life is civilisation
4Host English Name the adjectives in the sentence: “This bag is heavy but that bag is light.” heavy, light
Visitor How many syllables are in the word “inedible”? 4
5Host R.E How many authors wrote the Bible? 66 authors
Visitor Who tempted Jesus on the mountain? Satan
6Host Business Define bookkeeping
Refers to the recording, classifying and summarizing of business transactions in
an accurate and systematic way.
Visitor Mention any one importance of bookkeeping Helps an entrepreneur in credit transactions.
7Host MathematicsWhat is 1.32568 to 3 decimal places 1.326
Visitor Change 1.55 to a whole number 2
8Host Science Name the process used in extraction of reactive metals Electrolysis
Visitor A PH level will be lower if...? Concentration of the hydrogen ions is greater
9Host Arts
How do we call maps that show the selected physical, and human features in an area and their
positions on the ground? Topographical map
Visitor Define geography
Is the study of the earth, atmosphere and human physical features such as
mountains, escarpments
10Host English Is the following sentence in the active or passive voice? “The teacher tunes the violins.”Active voice
Visitor When writing a formal letter, what should be at the top right or left of the letter? Sender's address
11Host R.E Why did God create man in his own image?
To be superior over his creation, To repent his likeness, To link God with his
creation
Visitor Mention two sacraments according to the teaching of the church. Baptism, Confirmation
12Host Business What is the use of a cash sale ship? This is used for cash transactions.
Visitor Define an invoice.
Invoice is a document which gives the quantity, quality, unit price, total value of
the goods sold on credit.
13Host MathematicsFind the lowest common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 6 12
Visitor What is the lowest common multiple (LCM) of 10 and 15 30
14Host Science What is the maximum number of electrons ? Eight (8)
Visitor 21 If irons are positively charge, what non – metal does it lose Electrons
15Host Arts Forestry has two types, mention one. Natural / Man-made or artificial
Visitor A tax/duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports is called? Tariff
16Host English Which word beginning with K is a synonym of “Eager” Keen
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6. Visitor If you are a boy, what gender are you? male
17Host R.E Mention any one of the evils addressed by Prophet Jeremiah. Necromancy, Dishonesty, false prophesy, human sacrifice, idolatry.
Visitor Name two prophetesses in the old testament Deborah, Anna
18Host Business Give any one rule for double entry recording.
Every transaction affects at least two account, the total debits must be equal
to total credit, there must be at least one debit and one credit.
Visitor State any one step when balancing off an account. Add up both sides to find out their totals.
Host School - Mathemics
Qn. No.S/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
19 1 Scovia bought a radio for 189 dollars. She late sold it for 315 dollars. What was her profit?126 dollars
20 2 A circle has a radius of 7 meters, find its diameter. 14 meters
21 3 If x=5, what is x + (x divide by 2) 7.5
22 4
A ticket is randomly selected from a basket containing 3 green, 4 yellow and 5 blue tickets.
Determine the probability of getting a green ticket 3/12 or 1/4
23 5 Express 45% as a decimal 0.45
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
24 1 John bought a basin for SSP 172. He later sold it for SSP 208. What profit did he make? SSP 36
25 2 If the diameter of a circle is 17cm, find its radius? 8.5 cm
26 3 When x = 2, what is 10 divide by x + 4? 9
27 4 An ordinary dice is rolled once, determine the chance of not getting a 6 5/6
28 5 Change 129% into a decimal 1.29
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
29 1 Name one substance that undergoes a chemical change when heated Anhydrous aluminum
30 2 Why does iron rust faster in heavily industrialized areas? Due to acid fumes in the air
31 3 The use of iron in the Haber process is to ... Catalyze the reaction
32 4 The process from which soap is prepared from fatty acids is referred to as… Saponification
33 5 What are cations?
Cations are positively charged ions, which can be either single atoms or groups
of atoms.
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
34 1
In fractional distillation of crude oil (petroleum), the product that is obtained first is the one
which has… the lowest boiling point
35 2
During electrolysis of concentrated sodium chloride solution, the carbon anode decreases in
size because carbon reacts with… oxygen
36 3 Compounds that have identical molecular formula but different structural formula are called...?Isomers
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7. 37 4 Calcium chloride when exposed to air changes to from solid to liquid. This is because the salt is…Hygroscopic
38 5 What is a standard solution?
A standard solution is a solution of accurately known concentration prepared
from a primary standard, which is a compound that is stable and of high purity.
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
39 1 What is transport? Movement of people, goods and animals from one location to another
40 2 Mention one type of globalization Cultural / economic / political
41 3
A political, social and economic system that aims at promoting the interest of a given nation is
referred to as Nationalism
42 4 Peacemaking can be defined as? Is a process of settling a conflict between disputing and conflicting parties
43 5 Name a form of government led by a king or queen Monarchy
Qn. NoS/No Subject Question Correct Answer
44 1 Define migration Movement of people from one place of residence to another
45 2 What is citizenship? It is a legal right of a person to belong to a given country.
46 3
A system of production, distribution and consumption of goods and services by different agents
is called Economy
47 4 The meaning of consumerism is… A continual expansion of one’s wants and needs for goods and services.
48 5 How many arms does the South Sudan government have? 3 arms (Judiciary, Executive, Legislature)
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
49 1 What do you mean by blasphemy? Means speaking false against God.
50 2 0utline the five books of Torah. Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deutoronomy
51 3 When, Elizabeth was pregnant, her cousin came to visit and who was her cousin? Mary
52 4 Mention only one way of eradicating poverty in South Sudan Commercial Farming. Investment of money
53 5 Explain Initiation according to the African Tradition? Initiation is an important role in the lives of individuals in the African Community
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
54 1 Name only one of the many miracles Jesus performed on earth. Turning water into wine. He made the blind to see.
55 2 What is a covenant? This an agreement between two or more people.
56 3 God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness. What did he provide? Manna and Quail
57 4 Jesus had 12 disciples, who did he love the most? John
58 5 How many times did Judas Iscariot betray Jesus? Once
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
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8. 59 1 Which word beginning with ‘C’ is a synonym of “ordinary” ? common
60 2 In geographical terms, what does “Equatorial” mean? At the equator
61 3 A group of wolves is called? A pack
62 4 What is the correct spelling "beginning"? beginning
63 5 Supply a suitable question tag for the sentence "We are going to eat." aren't we?
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
64 1 What is the collective noun for ants? army
65 2 What does “circumference” mean? Distance all around the edge of a circle.
66 3 What is a synonym? A phrase or word that means exactly the same as another word or phrase.
67 4 Is an apple a vegetable, fruit, meat or grain? fruit
68 5 Supply a suitable question tag for the sentence "My schoolbag got lost." didn't it?
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
69 1 What refers to a constant reduction in the value of a fixed asset? depreciation
70 2
How do we call the quantity of goods an entrepreneur/businessman buys on commencement of a
business? opening stock
71 3 An allowance given by a trader on goods purchased is called? discount
72 4 A book used to record all cash receipts and payments for the business is called…? cash book
73 5 What do you mean by the term an account?
An account is a record of transactions of a particular type, expressed in
financial terms and recorded in the ledger.
Qn. NoTeam Subject Question Correct Answer
74 1 What refers to the amount of capital that is tied up in fixed assets? fixed capital
75 2 How do we call a cheque which a bank has failed to pay? dishonoured cheque.
76 3
Payments made to shareholders out of the profits of a company on each shareholders bank
account are called...? dividends
77 4 A sales daybook is also called...............? sales journal
78 5 Define a ledger.
This is an accounting book used to maintain proper records of business
transactions.
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Host School - Business Studies
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9. Qn. NoTeam Subject Question Correct Answer
1Host Mathematics
Sharon bought a birthday party cake for SSP 1,500 and she later sold it to her friend Keji at
SSP 2,500. Calculate her profit percentage and correct your answer to one decimal place 66.6%(1dp)
Visitor
Jimmy bought a ball at SSP 6,000 and he later sold it to his friend David at SSP 8,000. Find his
percentage profit and give your answer in two decimal places 33.33%(2dps)
2Host Science The mixture of naphthalene and sand can be separated by sublimation
Visitor What is the purest form of iron Wrought iron
3Host Arts What does the word “AZANDE” mean? People who possess much land
Visitor A tribe is made up ofseveral _____ Clans
4Host English What does the idiom, “Pigs might fly”, mean? Unlikely to happen
Visitor What does the idiom” to see red” mean? To become angry
5Host R.E The Sunn and Shia are the two main branches or sections of which religion? Islamic Religion
Visitor What is the age at which a person becomes an adult in Islam, according to Prophet Muhammad?According to Prophet Muhammad, a person becomes an adult in Islam at puberty
6Host Business Suggest any one reason why business managers need accounting data or bookkeeping informationTo measure the performance of the business.
Visitor What is a book used to maintain proper records of business transactions called? Return outwards book or a journal
7Host Mathematics
What is the formula of calculating pie (π) when diameter of a circle is D and circumference of
the same circle is C? pie (π) = C divide by D
Visitor What is the formula of calculating diameter (D) of a circle when circumference is given to be CD = C divide by pie (π)
8Host Science Neutron is part of chemistry but why was it discovered late? because it does not carry any charge
Visitor Electrons and protons have relative charge of?
Answer: -1, +1 (Electrons have a relative charge of -1, which is equal but
opposite to the charge of a proton, which is +1)
9Host Arts Define industrialization
Can be define as the large-scale manufacturing advance technical enterprises
and other productive economic activities.
Visitor Define tourism Refers to traveling for pleasure to attractive sites or sceneries.
10Host English What the masculine form of the feminine word "lady" lord
Visitor What is the masculine form of the feminine word "bee" drone
11Host R.E Mention two historical books you know in the Bible
Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1st Samuel and 2nd Samuel, 1st Kings and 2nd Kings, 1st
&2nd Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther
Visitor
12Host Business Business accounts are classified into two. Name them. personal and impersonal accounts
Visitor There are three majors kinds of ledgers. Mention only two of them
General ledger or normal ledger, Sales ledger or debtors ledger and Purchases
ledger or creditors ledger
13Host MathematicsList all prime numbers less 29 2, 3, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23
Visitor List all prime numbers between 10 and 31 11, 13, 17, 19, 29
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10. 14Host Science Define mass number of an atom? Is the total number of protons and electrons
Visitor What is the lowest energy level an atom first fill with ? Electrons
15Host Arts
If international trade is the exchange of capital, goods and services across international
borders or territories, what is the World Trade Organization? It is an intergovernmental organization that regulates International Trade
Visitor
How do we call the widening of different levels of development between world's richest and
poorest countries? Development Gap
16Host English Who wrote the play Romeo and Juliet? William Shakespeare
Visitor Spell the plural of the word “Piano.” piano
17Host R.E Explain the word creation according to the book of Genesis. Creation is God's act of bringing the universe into existence.
Visitor Who helped Jesus to carry his cross? Simon of Cyrene
18Host Business Mention any two examples of real accounts in business Cash, Fixed assets (building, land, stock, furniture)
Visitor An accounting book used to record all cash receipts and payments is called? Cash book
Host School - Mathemics
Qn. No.S/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
19 1
A man borrowed 234 cows from home A, he then went to home B to borrow another 34 cows and
he proceeded to borrow 23 cows from his grandfather. How many cows did he have all together?291 cows
20 2
Mayang scored 78 marks in Mathematics, 23 in English, and 37 in CRE. How many more score did
he obtain in Mathemtics than in CRE? 41
21 3 Find the derivative of cos x negative (-) sin x
22 4 Simplify -8 - (+4) -12
23 5
In class of 29 students, 12 only take soda, 10 take beer only, 2 take neither beer nor soda, how
many students take soda only if x students take both beer and soda? 12 - x
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
24 1
Jacob paid SSP 234 pounds for 789 goats, SSP 12 pounds for two goats, and SSP 45 for 7
goats. How many goats did he have all together? 798 goats
25 2
David obtained 67 marks in mathematics, 89 in Geography, and 86 in Chemistry. How many less
did he have in Mathematics than Chemistry? 19
26 3 What is the derivative of sin x cos x
27 4 Work out 7 - (-1) 8
28 5
In a party, there are 35 people. If 12 people eat oranges, 15 eat bananas, and 8 eat both
oranges and bananas, how many people eat only oranges? 4
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
29 1 Atoms in a molecule are being joined by covalent bonds or ionic bonds
30 2 Name the process used in extraction of reactive metals Electrolysis
31 3 The unreactive non – metals are called noble gases
32 4 What are alkalis? Are bases that are soluble in water
33 5 The flat surface of a solid is referred to as Face
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11. Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
34 1 What are reactive metals called alkali metals
35 2 The vertical columns in the periodic table are called groups
36 3
A radioactive substance's life is four months. How long will it take 1/4 of the substance to
decay? eight (08) months
37 4 What is the name given to 1,000 kilograms? a metric ton or just 'tonne'
38 5 A two dimensional shape with straight sides is called? polygon
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
39 1 What are minerals?
Are solid, inorganic and naturally occurring substances with definite chemical
formulas and structures.
40 2 Before it became African Union (AU), the African Union (AU) was once known as The Organization of African Unity (OAU)
41 3 What is dual citizenship? Owning two citizenships from two different countries
42 4 Natural resources are made of renewable and _______ resources non-renewable
43 5 A government that practices exploitation and harrassment of its citizens is termed as? dictatorial
Qn. NoS/No Subject Question Correct Answer
44 1 What does the term urbanization mean? It is the population shift from rural to urban area.
45 2 What is the currency of South Sudan? South Sudanese Pound
46 3 When did South Sudan become independent? 9th July 2011
47 4
How do we call the 1881-1898 Islamic revolt by the Sudanese against the Turko-Egyptian rule in
Sudan? Mahdist Revolution
48 5 A group of people that shares a common culture is known as community
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
49 1 Who is a prophet? A messenger of God
50 2 What was Amos’ teaching on repentance?
God is a forgiving God, God doesn’t punish to destroy but to correct and
continue with his salvation, Hope for reconciliation with God after judgement,
God reward those who repent and come to him, We are God’s choose and
responsibility to lead others to Christ.
51 3 What is leisure?
Refers to time spent doing what one enjoys when they are not working or
studying.
52 4 Outline any two misused drugs here in Juba, South Sudan. Heroine, Bhangi, Cocaine, Alcohol.
53 5 Christian ethics can be defined as.... Christian ethics are morals that Christians should live by
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
54 1 Which prophet prophesied about the coming of the Messiah? Prophet Isaiah
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12. 55 2 Explain the relevance of Amos’ teaching on Christians today
Christians should endure that peace and justice prevail in the society, Christians
should show and condemn all kinds of evil activities in the society, they should
sensitize on the importance of responsible sexual behaviour
56 3 What are poetic books?
These are books written in the form of poems, and rhythms, and are written by
the minor prophets.
57 4 Give two ways of acquiring wealth in the African Traditional Society. Inheritance, Commercial Framing, selling herbs, salaried manual job
58 5 Name any two of the writers with most books in new testament. Paul, John, Luke
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
59 1
What is the main theme of the poem "The world is too much with us; late and soon, getting and
spending, we lay waste our powers"? The poem is about the negative effects of materialism on human life.
60 2 What is the part of speech of the word "run" in the sentence "The dog likes to run in the park"?verb
61 3 What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay or composition? To summarize the main points and reiterate the thesis statement.
62 4 Identify the two adjectives in the sentence: "The big, red, shiny car drove slowly." big, red, shiny, slow
63 5 How can you effectively organize your thoughts for a persuasive speech? Mention one way
Structure your speech with a clear introduction, body paragraphs with
supporting evidence, and a strong conclusion.
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
64 1
What is the author's tone in the passage "The new school building is a marvel of modern
architecture. Its sleek design and state-of-the-art facilities make it an ideal place for
learning"? The author's tone is positive and admiring.
65 2
What is the part of speech of the word "because" in the sentence "I did not attend the party
because I was tired"? Conjunction
66 3 What is the main difference between a formal and informal letter?
A formal letter is more structured and professional, while an informal letter is
more casual and personal.
67 4 Identify the tense of the sentence: "She wore a bright red dress." past simple tense (DO NOT ACCEPT the answer "PAST TENSE")
68 5 How can you use active listening skills during a conversation? Mention one way
Maintain eye contact, pay attention, summarize what you hear, and ask clarifying
questions.
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
69 1 How do we call a ledger used to maintain the personal accounts of all creditors? Purchases ledger.
70 2 By what means may a business enterprise borrow money from the bank? business loan or lines of credit or bankoverdraft
71 3
The trial balance is a list of all the debit and credit balances drawn from what business
document? ledger or nominal ledger accounts.
72 4
What is the term used to refer collectively to the financial statements which consist of the
trading account, the profit and loss account and the balance sheet? final account or the final accounts
73 5 Carriage inwards is also called Carriage on purchase or freight-in or transportation-in
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13. Qn. NoTeam Subject Question Correct Answer
74 1 For what type of account does the bank normally make a charge monthly for maintaining? current account
75 2 How do we call a method of paying many people using one cheque? batch payments or credit transfer
76 3
How do we call a situation where the total sum of the debit entry errors equalizes to the total
sum of credit entry errors? error of compensation
77 4 What is closing stock?
Closing stock refers to the stock that is not sold by the end of the trading
period.
78 5 What refers to a part of the goods purchased but later returned to their original suppliers? returnable goods or Return outwards

14. Qn. NoTeam Subject Question Correct Answer
1Host MathematicsFind the derivative of tan x sec x tan x
Visitor What is the derivative of cos3x -3sin3x
2Host Science The ability of living organism to respond to a given stimulus is termed as………. irritability
Visitor
 If the parental genotype of a given species is XX and XY, what is the ratio of male to female
offsprings? 1:1
3Host Arts Which type of vegetation covers the largest area of South Sudan? Savannah grassland.
Visitor What is the most flexible means of transport in South Sudan? road transport
4Host English What tense is the sentence: "The police made Jane to confess that she did steal"? past simple tense
Visitor What tense is the sentence "His voice is louder than that of any other boy in class"? present simple tense
5Host R.E What values can you as a Christian learn from the call of Moses? Embrace your calling, Have faith, Stay humble, Trust in God's guidance
Visitor List only two attributes of God in African traditional society Omniscience, Omnipresence
6Host Business What are accounting concepts?
Are fundamental ideas, assumptions, and conditions based on which a business
entity conducts its accounting practices
Visitor There are two kinds of discounts. Name them trade discounts and cash discounts / trade account and cash account
7Host MathematicsIf set A = {45, 78, 90, 100} and B= {78, 30, 60, 45}. Find elements of A that intersect with B45, 78
Visitor What are the elements of set Q only if set Q= {55, 23, 2.7, 61} and set P={ 2.1, 4.5, 2.7}55, 23, and 61
8Host Science Which is the correct sequence in the level of organization of an organism? Cells, tissues, organs, system
Visitor Fossil record in evolution refers to: Arrangement of fossils according to ages
9Host Arts Nomadic pastoralists keep a large herd of cattle mainly for wealth and prestige
Visitor What type of lake is formed due to glaciation? tarns or glacial lakes
10Host English
John is my brother. Madut is my brother, too. (Join the two sentences without using the word
'and') John is my brother, as is Madut.
Visitor My grandfather has died. (Rewrite beginning: Death……………) Death has befallen my grandfather.
11Host R.E Give two ways in which leisure time is misused today Substance Misuse, Time Mismanagement
Visitor Explain one main cause of family instability today economic hardship
12Host Business What is trading account in business?
It is an account drawn or prepared at the end of the trading period to
determine the gross profit or loss made by the business.
Visitor The formula of net purchase is .......... Net purchase = purchases + carriage inwards - return outwards
13Host MathematicsRound off 3678.78 to the nearest tenth 3678.80
Visitor Round off 4354.999 to the nearest whole number 4355
14Host Science Mention the sequence that shows the correct life cycle of a butterfly Eggs, larva, pupa, adult
Visitor In the circulatory system, which of the vessels transports blood rich in nutrients? Pulmonary artery
15Host Arts Mention one reason why the government of South Sudan should embark on Agriculture
Increase food productivity, Diversify the economy, Create jobs to the citizens,
Develop rural areas.
Visitor The southern part of South Sudan is densely populated mainly because of: Suitable climate, Political stability.
Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS)
Juba Secondary Schools Mini Competition (JSSMC) 2024
Week 4 - Speed Challenge Quiz Questions
Round 1 in Groups - 03 Minutes Only

15. 16Host English
What preposition best completes the sentence: "The quarrel between the husband and his wife
resulted ……………………a fight." in
Visitor
Which verb best completes the sentence: "Barely ……………………… the bus started off when the
lady arrived at the stage"? had
17Host R.E Mention the first of the ten (10) commandments of God in brief You shall have no other gods before me
Visitor What is the number nine of the ten commandaments? You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor
18Host Business
The term used for the total value of the goods sold from the beginning of the trading period up
to its end is… sales
Visitor Wages is the reward for what in commerce? labour
Host School - Mathemics
Qn. No.S/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
19 1 Rosesina bought a property for SSP 720. She later sold it at SSP 630. What loss did she make? SSP 90
20 2 List all factors of 10 1, 2, 5 and 10
21 3 Find the highest common factor (HCF) of 9 and 12 3
22 4 Find the simple interest on SSP 20,000 for 2 years at 3/2 % per annum: SSP 12
23 5 Given that P is inversely proportional to q and when P=4, q=5. Find the value of P when q=10When q=10, the value of P is 2
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
24 1 Hanna bought a cock for SSP 830. She later sold it at SSP 250, what was her loss? SSP 580
25 2 Find all factors of 15 1, 3, 5 and 15
26 3 What is the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 6 and 12 6
27 4 Find the simple interest on SSP 25,000 for 3 and a half years at 18% per annum. SSP 1,575
28 5 Jackson lost 20% after selling his laptop for 200,000 SSP. At what price did he buy the laptop?250,000 SSP
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
29 1 Fish have streamlined shapes like that of airplanes. Of what benefit is this shape to the fish? Reduces water resistance, Enhanced Speed, Efficient Swimming
30 2 The products of photosynthesis are… oxygen and glucose
31 3 When two organisms lived together to their mutual benefits, the relationship is called………symbiosis or mutualism
32 4
Penicillin is no longer effective against some infectious diseases caused by some bacteria. Why
is this true? The bacteria have developed some resistant strains
33 5 What does the term biomass mean?
The weight or total quantity of living organisms of one animal or plant species,
or of all the species in a given habitat.
Visiting School - Science
Round 2 - Individual Face-offs
Visiting School - Mathemics
Host School - Science

16. Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
34 1
The main advantage resulting from the spread of organisms belonging to the same species over
a wide area is Avoiding competition for resources
35 2 The tracheal system of insect is used for… gaseous exchange
36 3
A man of blood group A married a woman of blood group B. To which blood group would their
children belong? A or B
37 4
In classifying living organisms, species, genus, order, class and phylum are used. What is a
species?
A group of organisms that are capable of interbreeding and producing fertile
offspring.
38 5 The term genotype can be defined as? The total sum of genes transferred from parents to offspring.
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
39 1 The existence of more people in an area than available resources is referred to as ------overpopulation
40 2 Lines drawn on a map joining places having equal pressure are called. isobars.
41 3 What weather instrument is used to measure humidity? hygrometer
42 4 The type of soil erosion which involves uniform removal of soil from a large area is calledSheet erosion
43 5 The line of the latitude drawn on a map marked at 23½ degrees south is known as:- Tropic of Capricorn
Qn. NoS/No Subject Question Correct Answer
44 1 What process is responsible for the formation of a rift valley? Faulting
45 2 Name one river found in Southern Africa River Zambezi, River Orange, River Limpopo
46 3 Mention one importance of the River Nile to South Sudanese. Any correct response
47 4 The mineral product that has caused misunderstanding and political instability in the Sudan isOil
48 5 Which of the imaginary lines on a map are used for the allocation of time? Longitude
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
49 1 Differentiate between suffering and Lamentation?
Suffering is the state of pain while lamentation is the expression of strong
emotional grief, sadness and disappointment.
50 2 Mention any one role of John the Baptist according to the Bible.
Prepare people for the Messiah by asking them to repent. Condemn evil ways
that are being carried in Israel
51 3 What is faith? Faith is a complete trust in something or someone without having a logical proof
52 4
One attribute of God according to the Bible is that he is omnipresent. What does omnipresent
mean? God is present everywhere at the same time.
53 5 Social justice means…?
Social justice means promoting a fair society by challenging justice and valuing
diversity
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
Host School - Religious Education
Visiting School - Religious Education
Host School - Arts
Visiting School - Arts

17. 54 1 Differentiate between money and poverty?
Money is medium of exchange that functions as a legal tender while poverty is
state of being without any basic necessitates
55 2 Who is referred to as the father of Faith in Christianity? Abraham
56 3 The term 'belief' can be defined as? Belief is having confidence for something or someone without evidence.
57 4
One attribute of God according to the Bible is that he is omnipotent. What does omnipotent
mean? God is all Powerful or God is possesses unlimited power and authority.
58 5 What does the term 'responsibility' mean in Christianity? The concept of being entrusted by God with certain duties and obligations.
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
59 1 The weather is very hot. We cannot put on our coats ( Join as one sentence using: too) The weather is too hot for us to put on our coats.
60 2 Change the sentence "A heavy box was carried by the porters last week" to active voice The porters carried a heavy box last week.
61 3 What kind of essay best demonstrates the idea of storytelling? narrative
62 4 Identify a pronoun in the sentence : They missed seeing the film." they
63 5 Spell the word "contagious" contagious
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
64 1 My vegetables have all been destroyed by cattle. ( Rewrite and begin: Cattle………….) Cattle have destroyed all my vegetables.
65 2 What is the passive voice of the sentence: The police has seen the strange man? The strange man has been seen by the police.
66 3 A chef talking about how to cook a recipe on television is an example of a speech about _____.process
67 4 Identify a pronoun in the sentence "The chairman was away, so the secretary heard from him."him
68 5 Spell the word "harassment" harassment
Qn. NoS/No.Subject Question Correct Answer
69 1 What is a provision in accounting?
A provision represents funds set aside for future expenses or other losses,
such as reductions in asset value. It is a liability of uncertain timing or amount.
70 2 Return outwards book is also called… purchase returns book or return outwards journal
71 3
How do we call the total value of the goods (stock) available in the business for sale to
customers? merchandise inventory or goods available for sale
72 4 What are business liabilities? The financial obligations and debts that a company owes to external parties.
73 5 Gross profit in accounting refers to...
The financial gain of a company after deduction of the costs necessary to
manufacture and distribute its goods or services.
Qn. NoTeam Subject Question Correct Answer
74 1 What is capital in business? Refers to all the funds invested in the business.
75 2 The formula for goods available for sale....... Opening stock + Net purchase
Visiting School - English
Host School - Business Studies
Visiting School - Business Studies
Host School - English

18. 76 3 The capital which consists of funds belonging to the owner of the business is called........owners's equity or capital owned
77 4 What are business assets? Items of value that a business owns, creates, or benefits from.
78 5 A worksheet in accounting can be defined as...
It is a document used within the accounting department to analyze and model
account balances. It serves as a tool to track account balances and prepare
financial statements