PSLE Social Studies 2023 — Past Paper

The Botswana PSLE Social Studies paper for 2023, 60 questions, 60 minutes. Sit it question by question in AcePSLE and see the answer and an explanation after each one.

What this paper covers

• Culture & History (1-7)
• Governance (8-15)
• Geography - Africa (16-21)
• Economy (22)
• Climate (23-24)
• Citizenship (25-30)
• Government (25-30)
• Traditional Leadership (25-30)
• History (25-30)
• Mining (25-30)
• Economy (31-37)
• Environment (31-37)
• Resources (31-37)
• Population (31-37)
• Transport (31-37)
• National Principles (31-37)
• Geography (38-39)
• Agriculture (38-39)
• Mining (40-42)
• Wildlife (43-44)
• Environment (43-44)
• Culture (45)
• Climate Zones (46-47)
• Tourism (48)
• Botswana Geography (49-51)
• Culture (52-54)
• History (52-54)
• Trade (55-56)
• Agriculture (57-58)
• Electoral Systems (59-60)

Sample questions

1. Which tribe was the first inhabitants of Botswana?

• A. Bayei
• B. Babirwa
• C. Baherero
• D. Basarwa

2. Which of the following is a thanks-giving ceremony for Batswana after the harvest season?

• A. Dikgafêla
• B. Letsema
• C. Majako
• D. Molaletsa

3. What does the 3 cogwheels in the Botswana Coat of Arms represent?

• A. Wildlife
• B. Industries
• C. Agriculture
• D. Cattle farming

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