History and Government Paper 1 Question Paper
2015 Kitui West Sub-County Mock
History and Government Paper 1
SECTION A (25 Marks)
Answer ALL the questions in this section in the answer booklet provided.State two aspects of social history.
2 marks
Give the main source of History of the peoples of Kenya in pre-colonial period.
1 marks
Identify two species of early man whose remains were discovered in Kenya.
2 marks
State one environmental factor that contributed to the migration of the Bantus from their original homeland.
1 marks
State the main function of Njuri Ncheke among the Meru in pre-colonial period.
1 marks
State the main reason why the early visitors came to Kenyan coast by 15th C.
1 marks
State the main factor that contributed to the decline of gold trade during the period of Portuguese rule on the coast of East Africa.
1 marks
Give one circumstance under which the right to life of a Kenyan citizen can be taken away.
1 marks
Give two ways in which rural to rural migration in Kenya contributes to national unity.
2 marks
State two ways in which the constitution protects persons with disabilities.
2 marks
Highlight two terms of the Heligoland treaty (1890).
2 marks
Identify two ways the missionaries contributed to the provision of medical services in Kenya during the colonial period.
2 marks
Give two main features of missionary education in colonial Kenya.
2 marks
State the main reason why the second Lancaster House Conference was held in 1962.
1 marks
Name one ex-officio member of the senate.
1 marks
Identify two security organs in Kenya.
2 marks
Name the chief executive officer of the county government.
1 marks
SECTION B (45 Marks)
Answer any THREE questions from this section in the answer booklet provided.a) Name three sub tribes of Ameru community. (3 marks)
b) Explain six results of the migration and settlement of the Bantu communities around Mount Kenya. (12 marks)
15 marks
a) Give three reasons why Nabongo Mumias collaborated with the British. (3 marks)
b) Explain six results of the Maasai collaboration with the British. (12 marks)
15 marks
a) Give three political reasons for the construction of Kenya-Uganda railway. (3 marks)
b) Explain six effects of the construction of the Kenya- Uganda railway. (12 marks)
15 marks
a) Give three roles played by the Kenya federation of labour during the colonial period. (3 marks)
b) Explain six challenges encountered by trade unions in colonial Kenya. (12 marks)
15 marks
SECTION C (30 Marks)
Answer any TWO questions from this section in the answer booklet provided.a) Give five contributions of Daniel Arap Moi in the education sector in Kenya. (5 marks)
b) Explain five problems that have undermined the performance of national philosophies in independent Kenya. (10 marks)
15 marks
a) State five ways in which the rule of law is applied in Kenya. (5 marks)
b) Explain five ways through which criminal activities can be reduced in Kenya. (10 marks)
15 marks
a) State five functions of the Public Service Commission (PSC) in Kenya. (5 marks)
b) Explain five challenges that have faced multi-party democracy in Kenya since 1992. (10 marks)
15 marks