History Paper One Question Paper

History Paper One

Course:History And Government

Exam Year:2007

FRIENDS SCHOOL KAMUSINGA
KIMILILI

311/1
HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT
PAPER 1
2½ HOURS

(MANG’U H. SCH)

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.
? Answers to all the questions must be written in the answer booklet provided.

SECTION A(25 MARKS)
Answer all the questions in this section.

1. What was the significance of the Evonshire White Paper? (2 marks)

2. State two main objectives of convening the 2nd Lancaster House Conference. (2 marks)

3. Mention two duties that are performed by presiding officers in a general election in Kenya. (2 marks)

4. Identify two leaders of the Agriama resistance (2 marks)

5. Who are the remaining Southern Cushitic Speakers in Kenya? (1 mark)

6. Give two reasons why Nabongo Mumia collaborated with the British. (2 marks)

7. Name two African nationalist parties whose leaers attended the Lancaster House Conference. (2 marks)

8. What was the main reason for the formation of the Ukamba members Association.(2 marks)

9. State two rights and privileges an alien may enjoy in Kenya. (2 marks)

10. State two Independent Schools Association started in Central Kenya during the colonial period. (2 marks)

11. State two duties of the British Governor in Kenya during the colonial period. (2 marks)

12. Identify one issue that is addressed in the national budget in Kenya. (1 mark)

13. In what way did the Lennox Boyd Constitution contribute to the constitutional changes that led to the attainment of independence in Kenya? (1 mark)

14. State two ways through which the construction of the Uganda Railway contributed to the development of settler farming in Kenya. (1 mark)

15. Name the most prominent settler farmer in Kenya. (1 mark)

16. Identify the main reason why suspended criminals are tried in a court of law. (1 mark)

SECTION B(45 MARKS)
Answer any three questions from this section in the answer booklet provided.

17. (a) Explain the functions of the Orkoyot among the Nandi during the pre-colonial period. (8 marks)
(b) Describe the political organization of the Somali in Kenya during the colonial period.(7 marks)

18. (a) What factors facilitated the establishment of British control over Kenya during the 19th century? (7 marks)
(b) Explain the political developments, which hastened the achievement of independence in Kenya between 1945 and 1963. (8 marks)

19. (a) A part from Kenya federation of Labour (KFL), name two other trade unions that were formed during the colonial period. (7 marks)
(b) State seven demands that were made by trade unionists in Kenya during the colonial period. (7 marks)
(c) Explain the role-played by the Kenya Federation of Labour during the colonial period. (6 marks)

20. (a) Discuss eight roles of the political parties in the struggle for independence in Kenya between 1945 and 1963. (8 marks)
(b) What role did Jaramongi Odinga play in Kenya’s politics up to 1964? (7 marks)

SECTION C (30 MARKS)
Answer any two questions from this section.

21. (a) Give three functions of an elected member of parliament in Kenya. (3 marks)
(b) Identify four features of Kenya’s parliamentary democracy. (4 marks)
(c) Explain the stages through which a bill passes before it becomes law in Kenya.(8 marks)

22. (a) State three challenges facing prison department today. (3 marks)
(b) Explain five measures that are taken by the Kenyan government to solve problems in the prisons. (5 marks)
(c) Discuss the challenges that are facing multiparty democracy in Kenya. (7 marks)

23. (a) Identify five ways through which parliament ensures that public funds are not misused. (5 marks)
(b) Explain why the Kenyan government prepares an annual budget. (10 marks)

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