Quiz Questions Juba Primary Schools Mini Competition 2023

The PDF file contains quiz questions for a Juba primary school mini competition in 2023, covering various subjects such as religious education, science, mathematics, English language, social studies, and current affairs. It includes questions on topics like the uses of bacteria, fruit trees, clay soil, geometry, grammar, and South Sudan geography.

1. Section (One | Two)Team (Home | Away)Question Correct Answer Subject Comments
Section One
1Home Team
How do you call the day on which the holy spirit come
down upon the apostles Whitsunday or Pentecost Religious Education
Away Team Name any symbol of the holy spirit Fire, Wind, Dove
2Home Team State one way bacteria are useful to man Help in the digestion of food Science
Away Team Why is ORS given to dehydrated people? Replenish the body’s fluid levels.
3Home Team Identify the two types of forest Natural forest and artificial forest Social Studies
Away Team Identify any two fruit trees Apple tree, lemon tree, mango tree
4Home Team What name is given to the triangle with equal length?Equilateral triangle Mathematics
Away Team What is the result of -1 + -4? -5
5Home Team What is the past tense of go? went English Language
Away Team What is the future tense of eat? will eat
6Home Team How many town blocks are in Juba City Council?4 Current Affairs
Away Team Who is the present commissioner of Juba County?Charles Joseph Wani
7Home Team Why do Christians give offertory in the church?Reflect the heart of giving back to God Religious Education
Away Team How did God appear to Moses for the first time?In the form of a burning bush
8Home Team In which state of matter is water at 00C Solid state Science
Away Team How are ventilators useful in a house? Allow fresh air into the house
9Home Team Give one use of clay soil to people
Used for making pots, and other ceremonial
materials Social Studies
Away Team Which mineral is commonly mined in Kapoeta Gold
10Home Team A cat has four legs. How many legs do eight cats have?32 legs Mathematics
Away Team
Emmanuel’s piece of land is 5m wide. How wide is his
piece of land in centimeters? 500 centimetres
11Home Team What is the subject of the sentence "The cat sat on the mat"?cat English Language
Away Team What is the verb of the sentence "The cat sat on the mat"?sat
12Home Team State one main effect of the revolution of the earth It causes seasons Current Affairs
Away Team Which is the newest big bridge on the Nile in Juba?Freedom Bridge
13Home Team Who was the first martyr according to the bible?Saint Stephen Religious Education
Away Team Mention an act that may spoil our relationship with GodFighting, Stealing, Abusing, Lies
14Home Team What percentage of air is occupied by oxygen?21.00% Science
Away Team Why is distilled water not good for drinking?
Lacks some minerals such as magnesium and
calcium
15Home Team Name one river you know in South Sudan River Nile Social Studies
Away Team Name one lake you know in South Sudan Lake No

2. 16Home Team
Tom is in primary six at St. Joseph Primary School. Lilian
asked him the number of children in primary six, and he
said; There are 2/3 girls. Find the number of girls in the
class if the whole class has 66 pupils. 44 girls Mathematics
Away Team If y divide by 2 is equals to 6. What is the value of y?3
17Home Team What is the first letter of the English alphabet?A English Language
Away Team What is the last letter of the English alphabet? Z
18Home Team In which state of South Sudan is Maridi town?Western Equatoria Current Affairs
Away Team In which state of South Sudan is Kuacjok Warrap State
Section Two
Mathematics Home Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1 What is the square of 15? 225 Mathematics
2 What is the value of if x2=169 13 Mathematics
3 How many years are in a decade? 10 Mathematics
4 What is the reciprocal of 17/15 15/17 Mathematics
5 How many months are in a century? 1200 Mathematics
Mathematics Away Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1 What is three fifth of 100? 60 Mathematics
2
If David’s age is 27 years old in 2023. What was his age in
2004? 19 Mathematics
3 What is the remainder of 21 divided by 7? 0 Mathematics
4 What is 7% equal to in decimal points? 0.07 Mathematics
5
I am a number. I have 7 in the ones place. I am less than
80 but greater than 70. What am I? 77 Mathematics
Religious EducationHome Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1 What does the term Golgotha mean? The place of skull Religious Education
2 State one type of prayer in Christianity
Thanksgiving, confession, intercession, and
adoration Religious Education
3 Why is being faithful to God’s laws important?To maintain a positive relationship Religious Education
4
Mention the person to whom the ten commandments were
revealed on Mount Sinai Moses Religious Education
5 Which book in the Bible did Jesus directly write?No book Religious Education

3. Religious EducationAway Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1
What four books in the Bible tell about Jesus’ life on Earth?Matthew, Mark, Luke, John Religious Education
2
What was God’s sign to Noah that he would never destroy
the earth again? A rainbow Religious Education
3 Through what did God speak to Moses in the desert?A burning bush Religious Education
4 Who was the first king of Israel? King Saul Religious Education
5
Which country did Jesus’ family go when Herod wanted to
harm him as a baby? Egypt Religious Education
Science Home Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1
What name is given to the process through which liquid
changes to solid? Freezing Science
2
What is the main importance of the bacteria that lives in
root nodules of leguminous plants? Converts atmospheric nitrogen to nitratesScience
3 The mixture of colourless, odourless gases is known as Air Science
4 What is the use of fire extinguisher? To put off fire Science
5 In what state of matter doesn’t diffusion take place?Solid Science
Science Away Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1
Lack of protein in the body of children results in to a
disease called Kwashiorkor Science
2 What is the percentage of inert gas in air? 0.97 Science
3 Marasmus disease is caused as a result of Lack of carbohydrates Science
4 What is the main natural source of heat? The Sun Science
5 By what means does heat travel through metals?Conduction Science
English LanguageHome Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1 What is the opposite of big? small English Language
2 What is the adjective form of the word "run"? running English Language
3 What is a verb?
A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence,
or state of being. English Language
4 What is the singular of dogs? dog English Language
5 A sentence that makes a statement is called? Declarative English Language
English LanguageAway Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1 What is the opposite of hot? cold English Language
2 What is the verb form of the word "happy"? to be happy English Language

4. 3 What is a noun?
A noun is a word that represents a person, place,
thing, or idea. English Language
4 What is the plural of car? cars English Language
5 A sentence that asks a question is called? Interrogative English Language
Social StudiesHome Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1
John is facing North. If he turns 900 clockwise. What is
his new direction? East Social Studies
2 Mention one form or example of child abuse Beating, Early Marriage, Child Labour Social Studies
3 Why are law breakers taken to prison? To change from wrong doings or bad behaviors Social Studies
4 Why is land regarded as the most important resource?Because it is where most human activities are doneSocial Studies
5 What is the use of barometer at a weather station?Measure the speed of moving wind Social Studies
Social StudiesAway Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1 What causes day and night? The earth’s rotation also called revolutionSocial Studies
2 State one example of a physical feature you knowForests, Hills, Mountains, Swamps Social Studies
3 What type of education do we get by being in class?Formal education Social Studies
4 State any one item sold in Custom new market xxx Social Studies
5
In which stanza of the South Sudan national anthem do we
find the phrase “uphold us united in peace and harmony”First Stanza Social Studies

5. Section (One | Two)Team (Home | Away)Question Correct Answer Subject Comments
Section One
1Home Team Who were the three sons of Noah ? Religious Education
Away Team Who is the author of the book of Genesis? Moses
2Home Team Why is breast milk the best for young babies? Helps to keep the baby healthy Science
Away Team Why is a monkey regarded as crop pest? They eat the crops as food hence destroying them
3Home Team Which is the longest river in South Sudan? River Nile Social Studies
Away Team Which country falls in the Eastern part of South Sudan?Ethiopia
4Home Team What is 5 + 5? 10 Mathematics
Away Team What is 10 - 5? 5
5Home Team What do you call a man who sells milk? Milkman English Language
Away Team What is the use of an adjective in a sentence?
to describe or give information about nouns or
pronouns.
6Home Team
Who is the speaker of South Sudan’s national legislative assembly?Jemma Nunu Kumba Current Affairs
Away Team Which is the seventh month of the year? July
7Home Team What is the name of the first book in the Bible? Genesis Religious Education
Away Team What is the name of the last book in the Bible? Revelation
8Home Team
Which component of air is given off by plants during
photosynthesis? Oxygen Science
Away Team
Kenyi is a footballer; what food value would you recommend
him to eat most? Carbohydrates and Oxygen
9Home Team In which state do we find Aweil town? Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal State Social Studies
Away Team In which state do we find Kapoeta town? Eastern Equatoria State
10Home Team What is 2 x 2? 4 Mathematics
Away Team What is 12 / 4? 3
11Home Team Give a single word for: People who travel in a busPassengers English Language
Away Team
Give a single word for: A person who makes chairs, tables,
cupboards and stools Carpenter
12Home Team Mention only one airport you know in Juba Juba International Airport Current Affairs
Away Team Mention only one bus station you know in Juba Custom, Konyokonyo, Juba Town, Gudele, Jebel
13Home Team Who is the first woman mentioned in the Bible? Eve Religious Education
Away Team Who is the first man mentioned in the Bible? Adam
14Home Team Name any one component of air Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Carbon dioxide Science
Away Team Give one component of ORS
Glucose, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and
sodium citrate
15Home Team How do we call the buying and selling of goods and services?Trade Social Studies
Away Team The process of digging out minerals is called? Mining

6. 16Home Team What is the next number in the sequence: 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13?21 Mathematics
Away Team What is A if : 9 – A = 5 4
17Home Team
What is the question form for the sentence: The sun will shine
tomorrow Will the sun shine tomorrow? English Language
Away Team What is the question form for the sentence: I am your teacherAm I your teacher?
18Home Team Which company supplies electricity in Juba city?Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO)Current Affairs
Away Team Name the government agency that refills water tankers in JubaSouth Sudan Urban Water Corporation (SSUWC)
Section Two
Mathematics Home Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1
Today is Monday. What day of the week will it be after 19
days? Saturday Mathematics
2 Change four hours to minutes 240 minutes Mathematics
3
What is the probability of tossing a coin and a head showing
up? ½ Mathematics
4 Find the average of 8, 3, 0, 2, 7 4 Mathematics
5 Which of these numbers is divisible by 3: 65, 72, 83, 94?72 Mathematics
Mathematics Away Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1 What is the square root of 121? 11 Mathematics
2
Aggrey bought a shirt at SSP 15,000 and sold it at SSP
21,000. What profit did he make? SSP 6,000 Mathematics
3
I think of a number, add 4 to it, and the result becomes 12.
What is the number? 8 Mathematics
4 Express ½ as a decimal 0.5 Mathematics
5 What is the median of the digits: 6, 4, 0, 2, 9?4 Mathematics
Religious EducationHome Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1 Who is the father of Jesus? Joseph Religious Education
2 Who is the king of Israel who built the first temple?Solomon Religious Education
3 Who is the apostle who wrote the book of John? John Religious Education
4 What is the name of the city where Jesus was crucified?Jerusalem Religious Education
5
What is the name of the fruit that Eve ate from the forbidden
tree? The apple Religious Education
Religious EducationAway Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1 Who is the mother of Jesus? Mary Religious Education

7. 2 Who is the prophet who wrote the book of Isaiah? Isaiah Religious Education
3 What is the name of the sea that Jesus calmed during a storm?Sea of Galilee Religious Education
4
What is the name of the ten commandments that God gave to
Moses on Mount Sinai? The Ten Commandments Religious Education
5
What is the name of the angel who appeared to Mary to tell her
she would give birth to Jesus? Gabriel Religious Education
Science Home Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1 State one disease spread by a housefly
Dysentery, cholera, typhoid, tuberculosis, pinkeye,
and infantile or summer diarrhea Science
2 How is a dustbin important in a school? Keeping the school compound clean Science
3 State one danger of sharing a house with domestic animals
Spread diseases such as respiratory tract
infections, ringworms Science
4 Why are bees commonly seen around flowers? Flowers have colorful petals and attractive scentScience
5
Give one mineral salt responsible for the strong growth of
teeth and bones in the human body Calcium Science
Science Away Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1 Why are proteins referred to as body-building foods?
Because they are used to create and repair body
tissues Science
2 Which food value do we get from feeding on fish?Protein and Iodine Science
3 How is sunny weather important to a crop farmer?
The heat and light are required in growing of
plants. Science
4 Give one way of controlling cockroaches in our homesSet sticky traps Science
5 Why do people preserve food?
To prevent the food from spoiling before
consumption Science
English LanguageHome Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1 His niece is a famous musician, What is the opposite of niece?Nephew English Language
2
Rewrite the sentence “Our teachers prefer biscuits to bread”
using like Our teachers like biscuits more than breadEnglish Language
3 Spell “SPIRITUAL” SPIRITUAL English Language
4 Identify the adverb in the sentence: We have met beforebefore English Language
5 Form a noun from the verb: prepare preparation English Language
English LanguageAway Team Question Correct Answer Subject

8. 1
The suspect was found innocent. What is the opposite of
innocent? Guilty? English Language
2
Join the sentences “Tom was eating chips. The housefly fell
in the plate.” using “while”
The housefly fell into the plate while Tom was
eating chips English Language
3 Spell “HESITATION” HESITATION English Language
4 Identify the adverb in this sentence: They came here here English Language
5 Form a noun from the verb: betray betrayal English Language
Social StudiesHome Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1
Birds that are kept at home for meat, eggs or feather are called?Poultry Social Studies
2 How do we call the height above sea level? Altitude Social Studies
3 What instrument measures air pressure at a weather station?Barometer Social Studies
4 The abbreviation WFP stands for: World Food Programme Social Studies
5
Which imaginary line divides the earth into the Northern and
Southern Hemisphere? The Equator Social Studies
Social StudiesAway Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1 In which state of South Sudan is Wau town found?Western Bahr-el-Ghazal State Social Studies
2 The abbreviation “WHO” stands for? World Health Organisation Social Studies
3
How do we call the legal union between a man and a woman
to become husband and wife? Marriage Social Studies
4 What is the use of a compass on a map? To show direction Social Studies
5 What type of rainfall is formed in areas with mountains?Relief Rainfall Social Studies

9. Section (One | Two)Team (Home | Away)Question Correct Answer Subject Comments
Section One
1Home Team Which is the sacred book for Christians ? The Bible Religious Education
Away Team
What is the first home of human beings according to the
Bible? The Garden of Eden
2Home Team Where does food we eat collect after we chew and swallow?Stomach Science
Away Team In what state of matter is water? Liquid
3Home Team State the opposite direct of south east North West Social Studies
Away Team Give one reason why a school should have a uniformEasy Identification of learners
4Home Team What is the first prime number? 2 Mathematics
Away Team What is the largest number that is less than 100 and divisible by 8?96
5Home Team What is the opposite of the word to agree To disagree English Language
Away Team What name is given to the meat without bones Fillet
6Home Team
Who is the present minister for the National Ministry of
General Education and Instruction? Awut Deng Acuil Current Affairs
Away Team Mention one Television Station in Juba South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC TV)
7Home Team
What punishment was given to Cain by God when he killed
his brother Abel ? He would be a wanderer in the land Religious Education
Away Team Who prophesied the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem?Prophet Zechariah
8Home Team Give one way of caring for your human skin Bathing, Avoiding sharp objects Science
Away Team Mention any one food product got from chicken Meat, Eggs
9Home Team Name the highest mountain in South Sudan Imatong Mountain Social Studies
Away Team Name the largest game park in South Sudan Boma National Park
10Home Team What is the sum of all the numbers from 1 to 10? 55 Mathematics
Away Team What is the product of all the numbers from 1 to 3? 6
11Home Team What is the plural of the word fish ? Fish English Language
Away Team What is the masculine of a hen ? Cock
12Home Team
In which month did schools officially open for term three this
year? September Current Affairs
Away Team
In which month will schools officially close the academic
year 2023? December
13Home Team
Who commanded human beings to take care of the
environment? God Religious Education
Away Team Name the first two people God created Adam and Eve
14Home Team What is the main natural source of heat? The Sun Science
Away Team Identify one cereal crop you know sorghum, millets, wheat, maize, rice
15Home Team Name any one example of a natural resource Land, Water, Oil Social Studies

10. Away Team
Give a reason why very few people in South Sudan use air
transport It is expensive
16Home Team What is the sum of the angles in a triangle? 180 degrees Mathematics
Away Team What is the circumference of a circle with diameter 10 cm?31.4 cm
17Home Team
Rewrite the sentence “The boy writes a letter” beginning: A
letter A letter is written by the boy. English Language
Away Team Complete the proverb: “God helps ____________________”those who help themselves
18Home Team Name any one hospital found in Juba JTH, Freedom Hospital Current Affairs
Away Team Name any one bank found in Juba Eden, Ivory, Equity, KCB
Section Two
Mathematics Home Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1 What is the area of a square with side length 6 cm? 36 cm² Mathematics
2 What is 5 + 7? 12 Mathematics
3 What is the sum of the angles in a triangle? 180 degrees Mathematics
4 What is 4 x 6? 24 Mathematics
5 What is the value of x in the equation 2x + 5 = 11? 3 Mathematics
Mathematics Away Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1
What is the perimeter of a rectangle with length 8 cm and width 5
cm? 26 cm Mathematics
2 What is 10 - 3? 7 Mathematics
3 What is the volume of a cube with side length 3 cm? 27 cm³ Mathematics
4 What is 36 ÷ 6? 6 Mathematics
5 What is B if: 100 – B = 80 20 Mathematics
Religious EducationHome Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1
The man who was a friend of God and the father of nations
was Abraham Religious Education
2 Whom did God choose to lead the Isrealites out of Egypt?Moses Religious Education
3
How many books does the New Testament of the Holy Bible
have? 27 Religious Education
4
Say whether this statement is True or False: Parables are not
stories which have meaning related to spiritual things.FALSE Religious Education
5
How many times did Jesus Christ speak while he was on the
cross? Seven Times Religious Education

11. Religious EducationAway Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1 How many books are there in the Holy Bible? 66 books Religious Education
2 How old was Jesus Christ when he started his ministry work?30 years old Religious Education
3 What was the work of the first disciples of Jesus Christ?Fishermen or Fishing Religious Education
4 To whom did God speak in the form of a burning bush?Moses Religious Education
5
Say whether this statement is True or False: In his teaching,
Jesus said that riches do not bring true happiness.TRUE Religious Education
Science Home Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1 What is the boiling point of water? 100 degrees Celsius Science
2 Animals that suckle their young one are called Mammals Science
3 Which part of the bird lets it fly high in the sky? Wings Science
4 Clouds that give us rain are called? Nimbus Science
5 How does a dog express happiness ? By wagging its tail Science
Science Away Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1 Which part of the plant does photosynthesis take place? The Leaf Science
2 Your hands have four fingers and a Thumb Science
3 Which is the largest land animal ? Elephant Science
4 Which human organ helps pump blood through the entire body?Heart Science
5 Is Frog is a reptile or an amphibian? An Amphibian Science
English LanguageHome Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1 What do you call a person who mends shoes? Cobbler English Language
2 Change the sentence “A crocodile lives in water” into pluralCrocodiles live in water English Language
3
Which is an odd word from the list: cup, plate, saucer, soap,
and spoon Soap English Language
4 Give one word for the people attending a church serviceCongregation English Language
5
Change this sentence into the passive voice: A committee is
choosing the winners. The winners are being chosen by a committeeEnglish Language
English LanguageAway Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1 A word which joins together words or sentences is known as Conjunction English Language
2 Which tense does the sentence “Anna eats a mango” belong? Present Simple Tense English Language
3 What name is given to the young one of a dog ? Puppy English Language
4
Which words are prepositions in the sentence: The girl left
Juba for Yei at 7:00 AM for, at English Language

12. 5
Change this sentence into the active voice: His grandmother
was remembered by him. He remembered his grandmother English Language
Social StudiesHome Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1 Who is the first vice president in South Sudan?Riek Machar Teny Social Studies
2 Which is the shortest month of the year? February Social Studies
3 What is the abbreviation “SSPDF” in full? South Sudan People’s Defence Forces Social Studies
4
What makes you to be identified as a school child during school hours?Uniform Social Studies
5 What is the work of the police in Juba? To maintain law and order, arrest law breakersSocial Studies
Social StudiesAway Team Question Correct Answer Subject
1 Which is the last month of the year? December Social Studies
2 Who is the president of South Sudan? Salva Kiir Mayardit Social Studies
3 What is the abbreviation “SSPS” in full? South Sudan Police Service Social Studies
4 What is your school motto? xxx Social Studies
5 What is the work of your school head teacher? To enforce school rules and regulationsSocial Studies

13. Section (One | Two)Team (Home | Away)Question Correct Answer Subject Comments
Section One
1Home Team Who commanded human beings to take care of the environment?God Religious Education
Away Team Name the first two people God created Adam and Eve
2Home Team What is the main natural source of heat? The Sun Science
Away Team Identify one cereal crop you know sorghum, millets, wheat, maize, rice
3Home Team Which is the commonest means of transport in Juba?Bus, Taxi Social Studies
Away Team
Give a reason why very few people in South Sudan use air
transport It is expensive
4Home Team How many sides does a triangle have? 3 Mathematics
Away Team If a square has four sides, how many sides does a rectangle have?4
5Home Team
What is the question form for the sentence: The sun will shine
tomorrow Will the sun shine tomorrow? English Language
Away Team What is the question form for the sentence: I am your teacherAm I your teacher?
6Home Team Name any one hospital found in Juba Juba Teaching Hospital, Freedom HospitalCurrent Affairs
Away Team Name any one bank found in Juba Eden, Ivory, Equity, KCB
7Home Team Who was the first martyr according to the bible? Saint Stephen Religious Education
Away Team Mention an act that may spoil our relationship with GodFighting, Stealing, Abusing, Lies
8Home Team When there is cloud cover in the sky, we say the weather isCloudy Science
Away Team When there is sunshine, we say the weather is Sunny
9Home Team Which company supplies electricity in Juba city? Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO)Social Studies
Away Team Name the government agency that refills water tankers in JubaSouth Sudan Urban Water Corporation (SSUWC)
10Home Team
Tom is in primary six at St. Joseph Primary School. Lilian asked
him the number of children in primary six, and he said; There are
22 boys. Find the number of girls in the class if the whole class
has 66 pupils. 44 Mathematics
Away Team If y divide by 2 is equals to 6. What is the value of y?12
11Home Team What is the first letter of the English alphabet? A English Language
Away Team What is the last letter of the English alphabet? Z
12Home Team In which state of South Sudan is Maridi town? Western Equatoria Current Affairs
Away Team In which state of South Sudan is Kuacjok Warrap State
13Home Team Mention one gift that God gave to human beings Based on contestant’s response Religious Education
Away Team Mention one duty of a child Based on contestant’s response
14Home Team What is the main natural source of heat? The Sun Science
Away Team Identify one cereal crop you know sorghum, millets, wheat, maize, rice
15Home Team How do we call the buying and selling of goods and services?Trade Social Studies
Away Team The process of acquiring knowledge and skills is called?Education
16Home Team Spell 18 in words eighteen Mathematics
Away Team Spell 24 in words twenty four

14. 17Home Team What is the plural of the word fish ? Fish English Language
Away Team What is the masculine of a hen ? Cock
18Home Team
In which month did schools officially open for term three this
year? September Current Affairs
Away Team
In which month will schools officially close the academic year
2023? December
Section Two
Mathematics Home Team Subject
1 One stool has 3 legs. How many legs do 6 stools have?18 Mathematics
2 What number comes before 15? 14 Mathematics
3
Mary had 34 cows. She sold 10 cows. How many cows did she
remain with? 24 Mathematics
4 Is 49-9 less, greater than or equals to 42-10 greater than Mathematics
5 Find the difference of 13 and 2. 11 Mathematics
Mathematics Away Team Subject
1
Mary has 16 sweets. John has 12 sweets. How many sweets do
they have altogether? 28 Mathematics
2 What number comes after 46 47 Mathematics
3
Share 40 cakes equally among 5 boys. How many cakes does
each boy get? 8 Mathematics
4 Is 2x4 less, greater than or equals to 4+4 equals to Mathematics
5 Aisha is 12 yrs old. Timothy is 9 yrs old. Who is younger? Timothy Mathematics
Religious EducationHome Team Subject
1
In which book of the Holy Bible do you find the story of
creation? Genesis Religious Education
2 What animal did God choose for the Israelites to kill at passover? Lamb or sheep Religious Education
3 State any one prophetic book in the Bible Accept any Prophetic book Religious Education
4 According to the Holy Bible, the word "son of man" refers to Jesus Christ Religious Education
5 Holy Trinity means God exists in three forms (Father, Son, Holy Spirit)Religious Education
Religious EducationAway Team Subject
1 In which river was Jesus baptised? Jordan Religious Education
2 How many sections is the Bible divided into? Two Religious Education
3 Name any one Gospel book in the Bible Accept any Gospel book Religious Education
4
"I am the true vine, and my father is the gardener." The statement
was said by? Jesus Christ Religious Education
5 Which miracle did Jesus Christ perform at a wedding in Cana?Changed water into wine Religious Education

15. Science Home Team Subject
1 Why do we wash our hands after visiting the toilet?To kill germs Science
2 What is the importance of healthy exercises? Exercise is good for our health and to keep fitScience
3 Mention one good habit when using a latrine or toiletKnocking the door of a toilet before enteringScience
4 Mention one plant that grows in dry areas Acacia, Cactus, Euphorbia Science
5 Glasses do not form shadows. Why is it so? Because they are clear Science
Science Away Team Subject
1 Which disease is spread by the female anopheles mosquitoes?Malaria Science
2 How are you able to run, jump, skip or walk? Movement of bones, joints and muscles Science
3 What should we do when the toilets are dirty and smells bad?
Always clean the toilets to keep off dirt, germs, and
bad smell. Science
4 Mention one plant that grows in places with a lot of water
Water lily, Water hyacinth, Amazon lily, Rice,
Sugarcane Science
5 How do instruments produce sound?
By vibration (hitting, plucking, blowing or
Shaking) Science
English LanguageHome Team Subject
1 Arrange in alphabetical order: lorry, ear, aero plane, bicycleaero plane, bicycle, ear, lorry English Language
2 State whether it is “are” or “is” in the gap: Jane_going to schoolis English Language
3 Change “collect” to a continuous tense collecting English Language
4 Rewrite the sentence: “is hotel that a” correctly That is a hotel English Language
5 Use “has” or “have” to complete the sentence: Tom_a nice baghas English Language
English LanguageAway Team Subject
1 Arrange in alphabetical order: wait, come, dog, manCome, dog, man, wait English Language
2 State whether it is “are” or “is” in the gap: The books_in the bagare English Language
3 Change “pray” to a continuous tense verb praying English Language
4 Rewrite the sentence: “needle my it is” correctly It is my needle English Language
5
Use “has” or “have” to complete the sentence: They_gone to
school have English Language
Social Studies Home Team Subject
1 Name only one means of transport Bus, Taxi Social Studies
2 State any one cause of lack of food in an area Drought, War, Poverty Social Studies
3 Why is it important to take care of our environment?Based on contestant’s response Social Studies
4 What is the job of a nurse? Care for patients Social Studies

16. 5 What is the importance of making decisions together?Promotes unity and peace, Supports human rightsSocial Studies
Social Studies Away Team Subject
1 Name one means of communication Phones, Letters, Megaphones, Posters Social Studies
2 Where are law breakers reported? Police station Social Studies
3 How is a dustbin used to show care for the environment?Based on contestant’s response Social Studies
4 What is the job of a mechanic? Repairs vehicles Social Studies
5 What is the importance of working together in a community?
Makes work easier, promotes idea sharing, promotes
unity Social Studies

17. Juba Primary Schools Mini Competition 2023
Grand Finale Quiz Questions
Team (Home | Away)Question Correct Answer Subject Comments
Home Team What is the 5th of the ten commandments? Honor your father and mother. Religious Education
Home Team Why is rain important to farmers? Watering crops, Replenishing soil nutrientsScience
Home Team In which payam of Juba is your school found? JDS (Munuki), JPS (Rejaf) Social Studies
Home Team A book costs SSP 500. How much do 3 similar books cost?SSP 1,500 Mathematics
Home Team
Fill in the gap with the correct preposition: Joel is
good____English at English Language
Home Team
Who is the current national minister for Gender, Child, and
Social Welfare in South Sudan? Ayaa Benjamin Warille Current Affairs
Away Team What is the 8th of the ten commandments? You shall not steal Religious Education
Away Team Give one characteristic of living things. Can move, breath Science
Away Team In which county of Central Equatoria is your school found?Juba Social Studies
Away Team Share 36 mangoes among 3 boys. 12 mangoes Mathematics
Away Team
Fill in the gap with the correct preposition: Mary
leaned_____the wall of the classroom against English Language
Away Team
Who is the present Vice President for Service Cluster in
South Sudan? Hussein Abdelbagi Akol Current Affairs
Home Team In what city were Jesus’ followers first called “Christians”?Antioch Religious Education
Home Team Give one reason why the sun can be dangerous to people.It emits ultraviolet (UV) radiation, SunburnScience
Home Team In which month did schools officially open this year?February Social Studies
Home Team
Shasha is 16 years old. Her sister Aisha is 4 years younger
than her. Find Aisha’s age. 12 Mathematics
Home Team Form any one small word from the word: Friend Den, Die, End, Red English Language
Home Team
What is the name of the national (commonest) language used
in South Sudan? Arabic Current Affairs

18. Away Team Which Apostle took the Gospel to the city of Samaria?Philip Religious Education
Away Team What is the use of spiracles to an insect? Facilitate gaseous exchange Science
Away Team
In which year were schools closed due to the outbreak of
COVID-19 in South Sudan? 2020 Social Studies
Away Team
Shasha is 16 years old. Her sister Aisha is 4 years younger
than her. Find Shahsa’s age after 10 years 26 Mathematics
Away Team Form any one small word from the word: Army Arm, May, Ram English Language
Away Team
What is the name of the opposition leader who is also the
First Vice President of South Sudan? Riek Machar Teny Current Affairs
Home Team Who cut off a soldier’s ear when Jesus was being arrested?Peter Religious Education
Home Team Name one thing used for cleaning our hands after the toilet.Water, Soap, Ash Science
Home Team How is a police officer important to people in our community?Maintain law and order Social Studies
Home Team What is 2/3 of 18 balls? 12 balls Mathematics
Home Team
Join the following sentences using who: That is the
policeman. He arrested the thief That is the policeman who arrested the thief.English Language
Home Team
What name is given to the burial site for the late Dr. John
Garang de Mabior? Dr. John Garang de Mabior Current Affairs
Away Team
What did Pilate do to “cleanse himself” of the crucifixion of
Jesus? Washed his hands Religious Education
Away Team Give one use of water at home. Drinking, Washing, Cooking Science
Away Team Which month of the year comes 2nd on the calendar?February Social Studies
Away Team Patrick ate ¼ of a cake. What fraction of the cake remained?¾ Mathematics
Away Team
Join the following sentences using but: Nyibol can sing.
Nyibol cannot dance Nyibol can sing but cannot dance. English Language
Away Team
What name is given to the news big bridge built on the River
Nile in Juba? Freedom Bridge Current Affairs

19. Home Team Subject
Find the next number in the sequence: 3, 6, 9, 12, ___15 Mathematics
List all odd numbers less than 10 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 Mathematics
What is the sum of 250 and 7? 257 Mathematics
Calculate the perimeter of a rectangle with width 4 cm and
length of 8cm 24 cm Mathematics
Kiden scored the following marks in an exam: 84, 85, 95, 82.
What is the difference between the highest and lowest marks?13 Mathematics
Away Team Subject
Find the next number in the sequence: 20, 16, 12, ___8 Mathematics
List all even numbers less than 10 2, 4, 6, 8 Mathematics
What is the sum of 42 and 37? 79 Mathematics
Calculate the perimeter of a triangle with sides 7cm, 8cm, and
10 cm 25 cm Mathematics
A pen costs SSP 300, A ruler costs SSP 500, and a set costs
SSP 2000. James has SSP 3,500. He buys a pen and a set,
how much will he remain with? SSP 1,200 Mathematics
Home Team Subject
What is the longest book in the Bible? Psalms Religious Education
How many days and nights did it rain when Noah was on the
ark? 40 Religious Education
Whose dream did Daniel interpret in -Babylon? King Nebuchadnezzar Religious Education
Who was Jesus' most famous cousin? John the Baptist Religious Education
Name Jesus’ hometown. Nazareth Religious Education

20. Away Team Subject
What is the shortest book in the Bible? 3 John Religious Education
How many people were saved on the ark? 8 Religious Education
Who was David’s son that became king? Solomon Religious Education
What happened when Jesus went into the wilderness?He was tempted by Satan Religious Education
Where did Jesus’ family go when Herod wanted to harm him
as baby? Egypt Religious Education
Home Team Subject
Mention any one common disease you know Malaria, Typhoid Science
Mention any one cause of teenage pregnancy among girls
peer pressure, lack of education and information
about reproduction Science
Why do some objects float on water? because air is less dense than water Science
Name the material with the highest transparencyAir Science
Which pigment gives the leaves its green colourChlorophyll Science
Away Team Subject
Give one product got from animal skin Shoes, belt Science
State one cause of dehydration
heat excessive activity, insufficient water
consumption Science
State one agent of soil erosion Rain, Wind Science
Which part of the skeletal system protects the brainSkull Science
Which nutrient plays an essential role in muscle building?Protein Science
Home Team Subject
Arrange the words to form a correct sentence: hospital the doctor
is The in The doctor is in the hospital. English Language

21. Which word is an odd one out: Pond, along, lake, river along English Language
What is one word for a ‘group of bees’? Swarm English Language
Identify a pronoun in the sentence: Our house has iron-sheetsOur English Language
Change the sentence: “She buys cookies every day” into a
question Does she buy cookies everyday? English Language
Away Team Subject
Arrange the words to form a correct sentence: butcher brother My
is a My brother is a butcher. English Language
Which word is an odd one out: Up, across, down, forest forest English Language
What is one word for a ‘group of sheep’? flock English Language
Identify an adjective in the sentence: We always play in the
green compound green English Language
Change the sentence: “The pupils revise their notes” into a
question Do the pupils revise their notes? English Language
Home Team Subject
Give one example of an economic activity Farming, Fishing, Business Social Studies
Tell one human activity that causes pollution. Unnecessary waste disposal, Factories Social Studies
Mention one reason why people move from place to place
lack of health facilities, poor roads, lack of quality
education, wars, drought, famine, floods Social Studies
Identify one cause of conflict in your school theft, not accepting other people’s ideas, corruptionSocial Studies
Give any one dangers of too much rainfall to man Destroys crops, washes away roads Social Studies
Away Team Subject
Mention any one national symbol you know Flag, Court of Arms, Seal, President Social Studies

22. Suggest one way through which the environment can be protected
from pollution
reduce gas emission, proper waste disposal, reuse,
and recycle waste Social Studies
Give one way to minimise the movement of people from place to
place
living peacefully, planting trees to avoid drought,
building facilities like hospitals and schools. The
roads should also be well constructedSocial Studies
State any one way of solving conflicts Reporting to authorities, mediation, negotiation, Social Studies
What is one use of physical features to man Farming, Water Supply Social Studies