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Alliance High School History And Government Paper 1 Trial Examinations Question Paper

Alliance High School History And Government Paper 1 Trial Examinations

Course:History And Government

Exam Year:2016

Alliance High School
2016 Trial Examination
History Form 4
Paper 1
SECTION A (30 MARKS)
Answer ALL questions in this section in one foolscap.
1. State two ways in which the study of History and Government helps one to develop a critical mind.
[2 mks]
2. What was the main reason for the migration of the Eastern Bantu from Shungwaya during the Pre-Colonial Period. [1 mk]
3. Name two social institutions established by the Nandi in the 19th Century [2 mks]
4. State the significance of the book "Periplus of the Erythrean Sea)" to the traders at the Fast Coast of Africa in the 7th C.[ 1 mk]
5. State two factors which enabled the early visitors to come to Keny’s Coast by 1500 A.D [2 mks]
6. Identify one political characteristic of the independent churches in Kenya during the Colonial Period. [1 mk]
7. Give one unique feature of representative democracy [1 mk]
8. Name the treaty which brought the scramble for and Partition of East Africa to an end. [1 mk]
9. State two roles played by Mekatilili Wa Menza in the resistance against the British in Kenya. [2 mks]
10. Give two ways through which the white settlers acquired land in Kenya during the colonial period. [2 mks]
11. Other than the church missionary Society and Gospel Missionary Society, name the third society which fought against female circumcision in Central Kenya. [1 mk]
12. State two problems faced by trade union movements during Colonial Period in Kenya. [2 mks]
13. State two ways through which the government has encouraged the preservation of African culture through music and dance. [2 mks]
14. Give one reason for the adoption of the Harambee strategy in Kenya after independence. [1 mk]
15. Name the administrative head of the Kenyan Parliament. [1 mk]
16. State two ways through which the Government of Kenva ensures effective utilization of Public Funds. [2 mks]
17. What is an appropriation bill? [1 mk]
SECTION B (45 MARKS)
Answer any three questions in this section.
18. a) Give the evidence which shows that early visitors reached the Kenyan Coast before the 15th C. [3 mks]
b) Describe the organization of the long distance trade by the Akamba. [12 mks]
19. a) State five reasons why the Wanga collaborated with the British. [5mks]
b) Explain five results of the Agikuyu mixed reaction to the British rule. [10 mks]
20. a) State five terms of the Devonshire White Paper of 1923. [5 mks]
b) Explain five impacts of colonial land policies on Africans in Kenya during colonial rule. [10 mks]
21. a) State five roles played by Political Parties in Nation building. [5 mks]
b) Discuss five factors which have facilitated industrialization in Kenya since independence. [10 mks]
SECTION C (30 MARKS)
Answer Any two questions in this section.
22. a) Give three reasons why the election of a president is important. [3 mks]
b) Explain six factors that limit parliamentary supremacy. [12 mks)
23. a) State three principles of democracy. [3 mks)
b) Describe the stages involved in the constitution making process in Kenya since independence. [12 mks]
24. a) Give five factors that should be considered in order to change county boundaries. [5 mks]
b) Explain five challenges facing county governments. [10 mks]

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