In every community—whether in Lagos or Lokoja—health is wealth. Yet many children fall sick, not because they want to, but because they don’t yet understand how germs, mosquitoes, and careless habits affect their lives.

As teachers and guardians, we must go beyond cramming and help our pupils connect the dots between what they see in their homes and what they learn in school. This Social Studies quiz is more than a set of questions—it’s a tool for transformation. Crafted especially for upper primary learners, this resource simplifies drug education, illness prevention, and malaria awareness using real-life Nigerian contexts.

Whether you’re revising for exams or guiding a classroom conversation, this quiz is designed to awaken young minds, promote safe habits, and prepare pupils to think critically and live wisely.

So grab your chalk, open your mind—and let’s decode what it truly means to be healthy and drug-free.

SOCIAL STUDIES

(1). ________ is a disease or sickness affecting the body. (a) Fighting (b) Illness (c) Dancing (d) Playing

(2).Diseases are caused by harmful ________(a) germs (b) vegetables (c)fruits (d)clothes

(3).When people are sick, they don’t feel well. (a) No (b) Yes (c) Maybe (d) I don’t know

(4).________ are chemicals or substances that change the way our bodies work. (a) Drug (b) Drink (c) Food (d) Fruit

(5).Accidents are caused by being ________ (a) playing (b) careless (c) driving (d) careful

(6).Malaria is introduced into our bodies when we get bitten by a ________ (a) dog (b) malaria (c) goat

(7). Mosquitoes breed in stagnant ________ (a) oil (b) cream (c) salt (d) water

(8).It is very important to be watchful for ________ when we cross the road. (a) goats (b) dogs (c) people (d) vehicles

(9).Nigeria has _______ states (a) 46 (b) 36 (c) 26 (d) 16

(10).Every home, office and school should have a first aid ________ (a) pot (b) box (c) cup

(11).Doctors and nurses are trained to give us _________ (a) food (b) water (c) medicine (d) toys

(12).________ is the use of drugs without the doctor’s advice or prescription. (a) Drug abuse (b) Drug pain (c) Drug cure (d) Drug dealing

(13).When you use drugs in excess, it is called ________ (a) under-dose (b) over-dose (c) dosage (d) normal dose

(14). ________mosquito bites causes malaria fever. (a) Female (b) Male (c) Gay (d) Cryptic

(15). One of the following is not a symptom of malaria. (a) Headache (b) Cold (c) Temperature (d) Stooling

(16).The special hospital where people who abuse drugs are taken to is called _________ home (a) rehabilitation (b) occupation (c) transfiguration (d) transition

(17).When you use drugs below the excess is called ________ (a) over-dose (b) under-dose (c) normal dose (d) dosage

(18).________ are tiny organisms that can make us sick. (a) Animals (b) Plants (c) Germs (d) Rocks

(19). Amoxillin, Ampicillin, Ampiclox, Septrine are examples of _______ drugs. (a) legal (b) illegal (c) common (d) super

(20). Paracetamol, vitamin C, blood tonic and multivitamin are commonly abused drugs. (a) Yes (b) No (c) Not sure (d) Maybe

THEORY QUESTIONS

(1a).What is an illness?

(1b).List two causes of common illness.

(2a).Who is a drug addict?

(2b). Mention two ways of helping those who abused drugs.

(3a). List three effects of drug abuse.

(3b).________ is a condition of being unhealthy.

(4a). Mention three symptoms of malaria.

(4b).What is drug abuse?

(5). List four examples of illness found in our community.

Health education is not a one-time lesson—it’s a lifelong shield. By teaching our children about illness, drug abuse, and diseases like malaria, we equip them to make better choices at home, in school, and on the street.

As you revise these quiz questions and theory exercises with your pupils, remember: every correct answer isn’t just for grades—it’s for life readiness.

Teacher Tip: Use role-play, real-life stories, and drama to reinforce these lessons in your classroom. For example, act out how a mosquito transmits malaria or how a child can say no to drug abuse. It sticks better that way.

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