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Narok District - History Paper 1 Question Paper

Narok District - History Paper 1

Course:Secondary Level

Exam Year:2009

311/1
HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT
PAPER 1
TIME: 2 ½ HOURS.
FORM FOUR EVALUATION TEST 2009
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)
311 / 1
HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT
PAPER 1
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 4 printed pages. Candidates should check the
question paper to ensure that all the pages are printed as indicates and no
questions are missing.
SECTION A (25 MARKS)
Answer all questions in this section.
1. State two ways in which the Abagusii and the Luo interacted during the pre-colonial period.
(2mks)
2. Give two reasons why the Omani Arabs were interested in establishing their control over the
Kenyan coast. (2mks)
3. State two ways in which Seyyid Said contributed to the growth of long distance trade. (2mks)
4. State two terms of the Heligo land treaty of 1890. (2mks)
5. Give one main reason why African resistance was defeated in Kenya during the colonial period.
(1mk)
6. State two significance of the Devonshire white paper of 1923. (2mks)
7. What were the positive consequences of urbanization during the colonial period in Kenya? (2mks)
8. What was the main grievance of the political associations in Kenya up to 1939? (1mk)
9. State one objective of the local native council in Kenya during the colonial period. (1mk)
10. State one circumstance which may compel the government to interfere with the freedom of
expression of an individual in Kenya. (1mk)
11. State two ways through which the education in Kenya promotes national unity. (2mks)
12. Give the main role of the opposition parties in Kenya. (1mk)
13. State two ways in which chiefs promote law and order in their locations. (2mks)
14. Give the main function of armed forces in Kenya. (1mk)
15. Give two conditions that must be fulfilled by a person in order to qualify as a voter in a general
election in Kenya. (2mks)
16. List one main pillar of Nyayo philosophy. (1mk)
SECTION B (45 MARKS)
Answer Any THREE questions in this section.
17. (a) Identify three reasons why Eastern Bantu migrated from their coastal settlement at
Shungwaya. (3mks)
(b) Describe the social organization of the Mijikenda during the pre- colonial period. (6mks)
(c) What were the consequence s of the migration and settlement of the Eastern Bantu into Kenya
by 1900? (6mks)
18. (a) Give five reasons as to why trade developed between Kenyan coast and outside world before
1900. (5mks)
(b) What factors contributed to conquest of East African coast by the Portuguese. (7mks)
(c) Outline three negative impact of the Portuguese rule along the Kenyan coast. (3mks)
19. (a) Explain five reasons why Lenana collaborated with the British during the colonial period
(10mks)
(b) What were the consequences of the African collaboration with the British in Kenya during the
colonial period? (5mks)
20. (a) Why did independent churches and schools emerge during the colonial period in Kenya
(5mks)
(b) What were the characteristics of the independent churches and schools? (4mks)
(c) Explain six problems faced by the independent churches and schools during the colonial period
in Kenya. (6mks)
SECTION C (30 MARKS)
Answer Any TWO questions in this section.
21. (a) Under what circumstances can the elected president lose his office in Kenya? (5mks)
(b) Outline five constitutional powers of a president in Kenya. (5mks)
(c) Explain five functions of the national assembly in Kenya. (5mks)
22. (a) Name three subordinate courts in Kenya. (3mks)
(b) State three roles of the chief justice in Kenya. (4mks)
(c) Explain four ways in which the principle of the rule of law is upheld in Kenya. (4mks)
(d) Outline five challenges facing the judiciary in Kenya. (5mks)
23. (a) Identify four sources of government revenue in Kenya (4mks)
(b) State and explain three main types of government expenditure (6mks)
(c) What measures does the Kenyan government take to ensure that public funds are properly
used? (5mks)

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