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Kericho District Mock-History Paper 1 Question Paper

Kericho District Mock-History Paper 1

Course:Secondary Level

Exam Year:2007

311/1
HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT
PAPER 1
JULY / AUGUST 2007
TIME: 2 ½ HOURS.
KERICHO DISTRICT MOCK EXAMINATION
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education 2007.
311/1
HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT
PAPER 1
JULY / AUGUST 2007.
TIME 2 ½ HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES.
_ This paper consist of THREE sections; A, B and C.
_ Answer ALL questions in section A, THREE questions from section B and TWO questions
from section C.
_ Answers to all the questions must be written in the foolscaps /Answer sheets provided.
SECTION A (25 MARKS)
Answer ALL the questions in this section in the answer sheets provided.
1. Give the historical significance of Fort Ternan archeological site. (1mk)
2. Identify the dispersal point of the Kalenjin groups in Kenya by the 17th century. (1mk)
3. State the reason why the Ameru had hunting as their main economic activity. (1mk)
4. Give two historical monuments left behind by the Portuguese at the Kenyan coast. (2mks)
5. When is one entitled to Kenyan citizenship by descent? (1mk)
6. State the main diverse element linked to colonialism which has been a hindrance to national unity in
Kenya. (1mk)
7. Give two constitutional amendments made to the Kenyan constitution in 1991. (2mks)
8. Name two special groups which monitor human rights in Kenya. (2mks)
9. State two provisions of the Germany treaty of 1890. (2mks)
10. Who was the Governor of Kenya prior to the formulation of the Devonshire white paper during the colonial period? (2mks)
11. Give two education bodies which appeared among the Agikuyu in Kenya during the colonial period.
(2mks)
12. Outline any two economic challenges which faced Daniel Moi’s presidency between 1991and 2002.
(2mks)
13. State two duties of the provincial commissioner as a security agent in Kenya. (2mks)
14. State one main participatory way in which harambee philosophy ensured Nation building in Kenya.
(1mk)
15. List two examples of traditional dances which are important in the enrichment of Kenya’s culture.
(2mks)
16. Name the political head of a municipality in Kenya. (1mk)
17. Give one situation under which the Minister for finance may seek parliamentary Approval for supplementary estimates. (1mk)
SECTION B (45 Marks)
Answer THREE questions from this section in the Answer sheets provided.
18. (a) State any three punishments imposed by the Kambi council of elders among the Mijikenda
people. (3mks)
(b) Describe the economic activities of the Somali people in the pre-colonial period. (12mks)
19. (a) Give five factors which enabled the development of Indian Ocean Trade. (5mks)
(b) Explain five results of the Portuguese rule of the Kenyan Coast. (10mks)
20. (a) Outline five results of collaboration between Mumia of the Wanga and the British during the colonial period. (5mks)
(b) Explain the Indirect measures initiated by the colonial government to provide labour in
Kenya. (10mks)
21. (a) Give five factors that facilitated the Mau Mau movement. (5mks)
(b) Explain the contributions of Daniel arap Moi as the president of Kenya between 1978 and
(10mks)
SECTION C (30Marks)
Answer any two questions from this section in the answer sheets provided.
22. (a) Identify three types of representative Democracy. (3mks)
(b) Why is a democratic government preferred than other forms of governments? (12mks)
23. (a) Outline five powers which are conferred to the High Court of Kenya. (5mks)
(b) Explain five factors that may undermine the administration of justice in Kenya. (10mks)
24. (a) Identify five examples of direct taxes in Kenya. (5mks)
(b) Discuss the measures used by Kenya government to check on proper utilization of public
finance. (10mks)

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