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2015 KCSE Meru South Form 4 Joint Examination

History and Government Paper 2

SECTION A (25 Marks)

Answer All questions in this section
1.

Identify one example of manuscript used to store information by ancient communities.

1 marks

2.

Give one reason why early man lived on trees.

1 marks

3.

State two factors that facilitate development of agriculture in river valleys.

2 marks

4.

State two disadvantages of barter trade.

2 marks

5.

Identify two uses of sailing ships in modern society.

2 marks

6.

Give two disadvantages of using messages in traditional society.

2 marks

7.

State two merits of using wood as a source of energy in the 19th century.

2 marks

8.

Give the main factor that contributed to the growth of Meroe.

1 marks

9.

State two responsibilities of the Omanhene in Asante kingdom.

2 marks

10.

Identify one country in West Africa colonized by British.

1 marks

11.

Give the main reason why German used the scorched earth policy in Tanganyika.

1 marks

12.

List down two duties of village elders in French colonies.

2 marks

13.

Identify one war method used in Europe during the First World War.

1 marks

14.

Identify one way in which the common wealth has helped to promote democracy and good governance among its members.

1 marks

15.

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 section
16.

a) 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

17.

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

18.

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

19.

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 section
20.

a) 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

21.

a) Give three weapons used during the cold war. 3marks
b) Explain six social effects of the Second World War. 12marks

15 marks

22.

a) State five functions of the prime minister in Britain. 5marks
b) Explain five duties of the legislature in USA. 10marks

15 marks

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