History and Government Paper 2 Question Paper
2015 KCSE Kajiado County Joint Examination
History and Government Paper 2
SECTION A (25 Marks)
Answer All questions in this sectionState TWO aspects of social History.
2 marks
Name Two archaeologists who have worked in E. Africa.
2 marks
Give the main reason why early Agriculture development in Egypt.
1 marks
State two ways in which the Trans-Atlantic trade led to decline of local industries in W. Africa.
2 marks
What was the contribution of Wilbur Wright in the transport industry?
1 marks
State two advantages of steel over iron.
2 marks
How did security contribute to the growth of the city of Athens
1 marks
What was the main factor that led to the rise of the Asante Empire?
1 marks
Mention two European powers that colonized South African.
2 marks
Give the main reason for the use of indirect rule in Northern Nigeria by the British.
1 marks
Name two political movements that fought for independence in Mozambique.
2 marks
Identify two non-European countries that participated in the Second World War.
2 marks
What is the UN agency that is responsible for Refugees welfare?
1 marks
Name the body that replaced the Pan-African Movement.
1 marks
State the two main levels of government in the United Stated of America (USA).
2 marks
Give TWO factors that have ensured national unity in Tanzania since independence.
2 marks
SECTION B (45 Marks)
Answer any Three questions from this sectiona) State THREE advantages of the upright posture adopted by the early man. (3 marks)
b) Describe the way of life of the early man during the Old Stone Age period. (12 marks)
15 marks
a) State FIVE uses of Oil during the industrial revolution. (5 marks)
b) Explain five factors that undermined industrial growth in India. (10 marks)
15 marks
a) Give five economic factors that led to the decline of early urban centres. (10 marks)
b) Explain FIVE factors that led decline of early urban centres. (10 marks)
15 marks
a) Outline THREE economic factors that led to the scramble and partition of Africa. (3 marks)
b) Explain SIX social effects of the scramble and partition of Africa on the Africans. (12 marks)
15 marks
SECTION C (30 Marks)
Answer any two questions in this sectiona) Give three reasons why the United States of America joined the First World War. (3 marks)
b) Explain SIX economic effects of the Second World War. (12 marks)
15 marks
a) Outline the structure of the Organization of African Unity. (OAU). (5 marks)
b) Explain FIVE challenges facing the African Union. (AU) (10 marks)
15 marks
a) State THREE political challenges that have triggered civil wars in some African countries. (3 marks)
b) Explain SIX social effects of civil wars in Africa. (12 marks)
15 marks