History and Government Paper 1 Question Paper
2015 KCSE Kericho West Joint Examination
History and Government Paper 1
SECTION A (25 Marks)
Answer All questions in this sectionGive the main source of history of Kenya.
1 marks
Name one community in Kenya that belongs to the coastal Bantu.
1 marks
State the main contribution of Jacob Erhardt in the spread of Christianity.
1 marks
Name the first African to be nominated to the legislative Council in Kenya.
1 marks
Give two results of the Lettleton recommendations in 1954.
2 marks
Name two special groups that monitor human rights.
2 marks
Give the historic effects of the constitution amendment of 1982.
2 marks
Give two development rights of a child.
2 marks
Identify one feature that characterized African Socialism.
1 marks
What is the main role equalization fund in the National Revenue allocation.
1 marks
Give one reason which led to decline of Gedii during the 15th Century.
1 marks
What is democracy?
1 marks
Identify two philosophies adopted at Independence to promote social justice in Kenya.
2 marks
Name two communities in Kenya that potrayed mixed reactions to colonial rule.
2 marks
Give two resources why aspiring candidate for Parliamentary seat in Kenya must be nominated by a political party.
2 marks
Give two reasons why corruption is condemned in Kenya.
2 marks
Identify two members of the county executive committee.
2 marks
SECTION B (45 Marks)
Answer any Three questions from this sectiona) State three environmental factors for the migration of the Kenyan communities. 3mks
b) Explain six social effects of the migration of Bantus into Kenya in the 19th Century. 12mks
15 marks
a) Give five reasons for the participation of the Akamba in the long distance trade. 5mks
b) Discuss five reasons for the decline of the Portuguese rule along the coast by the 17th Century. 10mk
15 marks
a) Give five terms of Dovenshire White paper. 5mks
b) Explain five impacts of colonial land policies in kenya during the colonial period. 10mks
15 marks
a) State three results of the Dovenshire White paper. 3mks
b) Explain six positive consequences of urbanization during the colonial period. 12mks
15 marks
SECTION C (30 Marks)
Answer any two questions in this sectiona) Identify three elective positions in Kenya. 3mks
b) Explain six functions at the cabinets. 12mks
15 marks
a) Identify five characteristics of a good constitution. 5mks
b) Explain five advantages of democracy. 10mks
15 marks
a) State three ways in which freedom of media can be limited. 3mks
b) Explain six importance of the National Legislation on county Government. 12mks
15 marks