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Nyahururu District Mock - History Paper 1 Question Paper

Nyahururu District Mock - History Paper 1

Course:Secondary Level

Exam Year:2010

311/1
HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT
PAPER 1
JULY / AUGUST 2010
Time: 2 ½ HOURS
NYAHURURU DISTRICT JOINT EVALUATION TEST – 2010
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)
311/1
HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT
PAPER 1
JULY / AUGUST 2010
Time: 2 ½ HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) This paper consists of THREE sections: A, B, and C.
b) Answer all the questions in section A, three questions from section B and two questions from section C.
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 questions in this section.
1. Give one social importance of studying history (1mk)
2. State the main economic activity of the River- lake Nilotes (1mk)
3. Give two evidences that shows Portuguese ruled East African Coast. (2mks)
4. List down two constitutional amendments to the Kenyan constitution from 1964 to 1966 (2mks)
5. Identify one type of democracy practiced in Kenya. (1mk)
6. Identify two social reasons for the scramble and partition of East Africa (2mks)
7. In which year did Kenya change from a protectorate to the colony (1mk)
8. Name one society which offered a mixed reaction to the British in western Kenya (1mk)
9. Why did the British promote settlers farming in Kenya (1mk)
10. Mention two shortcomings of missionary education in colonial Kenya (2mks)
11. Name the leader of East African Association in 1921. (1mk)
12. State two contributions of T.J.Mboya to trade Unionism (2mks)
13 Name two pillars of Nyayoism (2mks)
14. Mention one challenge that has led to low development of sports in Kenya (1mk)
15. How does the government of Kenya plan to promote industrialization by 2030. (1mk)
16. List two ways through which parliament links people with government (2mks)
17. Identify two types of local authorities in Kenya. (2mks)
SECTION B: 45 MARKS
Answer THREE questions in this section
18. a) State three results of Bantu migration and settlement into Kenya. (3mks)
b) Describe the social organization of the Cushites (12mks)
19. a) What factors influenced Seyyid Said decision to transfer his capital from Muscat to
Zanzibar? (3mks)
b) Describe how the long distance trade was organized. (12mks)
20. a) Give five terms of Devonshize white paper of 1923. (5mks)
b) Discuss five results of colonial land policies in Kenya. (10mks)
21. a) List down five demands presented by Kenyatta to Hilton Young Commission in 1928.
(5mks)
b) Explain five characteristics of Independent schools and churches (10mks)
SECTION C: 30 MARKS
Answer TWO questions in this section
22. a) Outline three social responsibilities of a good citizen. (3mks)
b) Explain six factors that promote National unity in Kenya (12mks)
23. a) What are the challenges facing Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC) today?
(5mks)
b) Discuss the duties of the Kenyan cabinet. (10mks)
24. a) What are the functions of a district commissioner in Kenya? (5mks)
b) Discuss the challenges that affect the performance of the Kenyan civil services. (10mks)
END

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