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History An Government Paper 1 Question Paper

History An Government Paper 1

Course:Secondary Level

Exam Year:2011

311/1
HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT
PAPER 1
MARCH/APRIL 2011
TIME: 2 ½ HOURS

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.)

History and Government
Paper 1

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

• This paper consists of two sections A and B
• Answer ALL the questions in section A
• Candidates may be penalized for not following the instructions given in this paper

This paper consists of 2printed pages. Candidates should check to ascertain that all papers are printed as indicated and that no questions are missing
SECTION A (25 MARKS)
Answer ALL the questions in this section.

1.Give one main factor which influenced the cushites to become pastoralists after settling in their
present homeland. (1mk)
2. Mention one Kenyan society that has a centralized system of government. (1mk)
3. Identify one grade for elders among the Akamba. (1mk)
4. Name the missionary who drew the map of East Africa. (1mk)
5. Identify two problems which independent schools faced during the colonial period. (2mks)
6. Identify one reason why Africans were not allowed to grow some cash crops before 1954 (1mk)
7. State two demands made by the African elected members organization AEMO in 1957 (2mks)
8. Name the first trade union formed in Kenya during the colonial period. (1mk)
9. State two ways in which the Africans contributed to the development of health services during
the colonial period. (2mks)
10. Name the two leaders elected in absentia at the formation of KANU and refused to take up
their positions. (2mks)
11. What was the motive behind the convening of the second Lancaster House conference 1962?. (2mks)
12. Identify two limitations to the freedom of worship. (2mks)
13. Give two ways in which tribalism undermine national unity in Kenya. (2mks)
14. Under what circumstances can a prospective parliamentary candidate be disqualified? (1mk)
15. Identify the main reason why suspected criminals are tried in a court of law. (1mk)
16. Who drafts the details of a proposed bill. (1mk)

SECTION B (45 MARKS.)
Answer any three questions from this section.

17. a) Trace the migration of the Abagusii. (5mks)
b) Discuss the results of the migration and settlement of the Bantu speaking people into Kenya. (10mks)

18 a) What factors influenced Seyyid Said’s decision to transfer his capital to Zanzibar?. (3mks)
b) Describe how Seyyid Said contributed towards the development of international trade along
the Kenyan coast in the 19th century?. (12mks)

19.a) Why were the British able to conquer the African communities in Kenya by the end of the
19th century. (5mks)
b) Explain the role of African women in the Mau Mau liberation movement in Kenya. (10mks)

20 a) Explain the reforms that resulted from the lyttelton constitution of 195 4 in Kenya (3mks)
b) Discuss ways through which Thomas Joseph Mboya contributed to the struggle for independence
in Kenya. (12mks)
SECTION C : 30 MARKS
Answer any Two questions from this section.
21a) Why are general elections conducted in Kenya every five years?. (5mks)
b) Describe the circumstances which may lead to a by – election in Kenya. (10mks)

22 a) Describe the process of electing the speaker of the National Assembly. (5mks)
b) Describe five functions of the civil service in Kenya. (10mks)

23. a) Describe the structure of the court system in Kenya. (5mks)
b) Explain five functions of the high court of Kenya. (10mks)

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