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Molo District Mock - History Paper 1 Question Paper

Molo District Mock - History Paper 1

Course:Secondary Level

Exam Year:2008

311/1
HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT
PAPER 1
JULY / AUGUST 2008
TIME: 2 ½ HOURS.
MOLO DISTRICT MOCK EXAMINATION
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education 2008
311/1
HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT
PAPER 1
JULY / AUGUST 2008
TIME: 2 ½ HOURS.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES.
_ This paper consists of THREE sections: A, B and C.
_ Answer ALL the 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 answer booklets provided.
This paper consists of 4 printed pages. Candidates should check the question paper to ensure that all pages are printed as indicated and no questions are missing.

SECTION A: ( 25 MARKS)
Answer all the questions in this section in the Answer Booklet provided
1. Give two unwritten sources of the history of Kenyan communities during the pre-colonial
period. (2mks)
2. State two ways in which the Abaluhya and the Luo interacted during the pre-colonial period.
(2mks)
3. Identify two economic activities which the Maasai acquired as a result of interacting with the
Agikuyu during their settlement in Kenya. (2mks)
4. State one way in which the monsoon winds led to the development of trade between the
Kenyan Coast and the outside world. (1mk)
5. Give two reasons why the missionaries promoted legitimate trade in Kenya in the 19th century.
(2mks)
6. What was the main challenge faced by the education sector in Kenya during the colonial
period? (1mk)
7. Name two communities in Kenya that showed mixed reaction to colonial rule. (2mks)
8. Name the organization which was formed by the African elected members of the legco in
1957. (1mk)
9. State two duties of African chiefs during the colonial period. (2mks)
10. State one way in which the office of the presidency promotes national unity in Kenya. (1mk)
11. State two ways in which the Swynnerton plan affected the African farmers. (2mks)
12. Give two ways in which the colonial government controlled the migration of Africans
to urban centres. (2mks)
13. List one type of direct democracy (1mk)
14. What is conflict resolution? (1mk)
15. Name one ex-officio member of the local authority. (1mk)
16. Name the temporary committee appointed by the President to deal with issues of
disagreement in the cabinet. (1mk)
17. List one constitutional change introduced by section 15A that was passed by the 10th
parliament of Kenya. (1mk)
SECTION B: 45 MARKS
Answer any THREE questions from this section in the answer booklet provided.
18. (a) Give five results of the migration of the cushites into Kenya during the precolonial
period. (5mks)
(b) Describe the socio-political organization of the Somali during the pre-colonial period.
(7mks)
19. (a) Give seven factors that led to the decline of the Portuguese rule at the Kenyan Coast.
(7mks)
(b) Describe the results of the collaboration between Mumia of Wanga and the British.
(8mks)
20. (a) Give three terms of the Devonshire white paper of 1923. (3mks)
(b) What are the challenges facing land policies in Kenya since Independence? (12mks)
21. (a) Explain five characteristics of the political organizations which were formed in
Kenya prior to 1939. (5mks)
(b) Discuss the political contributions of Oginga Odinga in Kenya between 1957
and 1992 (10mks)
SECTION C: 30 MARKS
Answer any Two questions from this section in answer booklet provided.
22. (a) Give six circumstances which may force the government to limit different rights
and freedoms of the individuals. (6mks)
(b) Explain the effects of the Harambee philosophy to national development since its
inception. (9mks)
23. (a) Explain seven functions of the Electoral commission of Kenya. (7mks)
(b) What are the problems faced by the prison inmates in Kenya? (8mks)
24. (a) Identify the reasons why the Kenyan government prepares an annual national
budget (7mks)
(b) Explain the problems faced by the government of Kenya in the collection of revenue.
(8mks)

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