History and Government Paper 2 Question Paper
2015 KCSE Meru South Form 4 Joint Examination
History and Government Paper 2
SECTION A (25 Marks)
Answer All questions in this sectionIdentify one example of manuscript used to store information by ancient communities.
1 marks
Give one reason why early man lived on trees.
1 marks
State two factors that facilitate development of agriculture in river valleys.
2 marks
State two disadvantages of barter trade.
2 marks
Identify two uses of sailing ships in modern society.
2 marks
Give two disadvantages of using messages in traditional society.
2 marks
State two merits of using wood as a source of energy in the 19th century.
2 marks
Give the main factor that contributed to the growth of Meroe.
1 marks
State two responsibilities of the Omanhene in Asante kingdom.
2 marks
Identify one country in West Africa colonized by British.
1 marks
Give the main reason why German used the scorched earth policy in Tanganyika.
1 marks
List down two duties of village elders in French colonies.
2 marks
Identify one war method used in Europe during the First World War.
1 marks
Identify one way in which the common wealth has helped to promote democracy and good governance among its members.
1 marks
Give two conditions one has to fulfill to qualify as a presidential candidate in the U.S.A.
2 marks
SECTION B (45 Marks)
Answer any Three questions from this sectiona) State three demerits of linguistic as a source of historical information . 3marks
b) explain six benefits of the invention of fire to the life of early man. 12marks
15 marks
a) State five characteristics of early agriculture in Europe before Agrarian revolution. 5marks
b) Explain five effects of Agrarian revolution in Britain. 10marks
15 marks
a) Outline five challenges encountered by the Trans-Saharan Traders. 5marks
b) Explain five benefits of Tans-Saharan Trade on the people of Western Sudan. 10marks
15 marks
a) Outline five causes of African nationalism in South Africa. 5marks
b) Explain five challenges faced by African nationalism in South Africa. 10marks
15 marks
SECTION C (30 Marks)
Answer any two questions in this sectiona) State five factors which favoured the emergence of Asante empire. 5marks
b) Describe the political organization of the Asante Empire in the pre-colonial period. 10marks
15 marks
a) Give three weapons used during the cold war. 3marks
b) Explain six social effects of the Second World War. 12marks
15 marks
a) State five functions of the prime minister in Britain. 5marks
b) Explain five duties of the legislature in USA. 10marks
15 marks