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Borabu District Mock-History Paper 1 Question Paper

Borabu District Mock-History Paper 1

Course:Secondary Level

Exam Year:2009

311/1
HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT
PAPER 1
JULY/AUGUST 2009
21/2 Hours
BORABU DISTRICT INTER-SECONDARY SCHOOLS
JOINT EVALUATION TEST - 2009
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)
311/1
HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT
PAPER 1
JULY/AUGUST 2009
21/2 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
This paper consists of 2 Printed pages.
Candidates should check the question paper to ensure that all the
Papers are printed as indicated and no questions are missing
SECTION A (25 MARKS)
Answer all questions from this section in the answer booklet provided.
1. State two disadvantages of relying on oral tradition as a source of history. (2mks)
2. Identify the main reason why the Bantu migrated from Shungwaya. (1mk)
3. State two ways in which the Gusii and the Luos interacted during the pre-colonial period. (2mks)
4. Identify 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 Portuguese build Fort Jesus. (2mks)
6. State one main reason why the Omani rulers were interested in establishing their control over the Kenyan coast. (1mks)
7. Identify two Kenyan communities which offered a mixed reaction to the British rule. (2mks)
8. State two ways through which the colonial government controlled the movement of Africans to urban centres . (2mks)
9. State two factors which facilitated the colonization of Kenya. (2mks)
10. What two roles did Moi play in the promotion of education in Kenya? (2mks)
11. Identify the political development which took place in Kenya in 1982. (1mk)
12. Identify two causes of divisions within the opposition parties in Kenya since 1992. (2mks)
13. State one fundamental right of the individual which a person in prison is deprived of. (1mk)
14. Identify one national philosophy which has been used in Kenya since independence. (1mks)
15. What is contained in the government budget? (1mk)
16. What is a coalition government? (1mk)
17. Who is the head of government in Kenya? (1mk)
SECTION B: 45 MARKS
Answer any three questions from this section.
18. (a) Why did the plain Nilotes migrate from their original homeland during the pre-colonial period? (5mks)
(b) Describe the political organization of the Maasai during the pre-colonial period. (10mks)
19. (a) Give three reasons why the British used direct rule in some parts of Kenya. (3mks)
(b) Explain six effects of the British – Wanga collaboration. (12mks)
20. (a) Indentify three African grievances which led to the formation of political associations
in Kenya between 1919-1939 (3mks)
(b) Explain the political developments which hastened the achievement of independence in
Kenya between 1945 to 1963. (12mks)
21. (a) What has been the contributions of Harambee movement to development in Kenya since
Independence? (5mks)
(b) Describe the challenges facing health sector in Kenya. (10mks)
SECTION C: 30 MARKS
Answer any two questions from this section.
22 (a) Name three ways in which the Kenyan constitution promotes National unity (3mks)
(b) Explain six conditions which may force the government of Kenya to deprive off a registered Kenyan citizenship. (12mks)
23 (a) State five ways in which parliament can help to resolve conflicts in Kenya. (5mks)
(b) Explain five functions of the armed forces in Kenya. (10mks)
24 (a) Name three types of local authorities in Kenya. (5mks)
(b) Discuss six challenges facing local authorities in Kenya. (12mks)
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