History and Government Paper 1 Question Paper
KCSE CLUSTER TESTS 15
History and Government Paper 1
SECTION A (25 Marks)
Answer ALL the questions in this section.State two ways through which History and Government promotes national unity to learners
2 marks
Give the main reason why early visitors from Arabia came to Kenyan Coast before 1500A.D
1 marks
State two benefits of Portuguese rule over the Kenyan Coast
2 marks
Give two reasons why Uganda railway was built.
2 marks
State two terms of the Anglo- Germany agreement of 1886.
2 marks
State the main reason for formation of Ukamba Members Association
1 marks
State one reason for establishment of independent churches in Kenya.
1 marks
Give two ways through which colonial government controlled migration of Africans in urban centres
2 marks
State any two proposals of the Lennox Boyd constitution
2 marks
Give two ways in which colonial land policies in Kenya undermined African farming
2 marks
Give one element of good citizenship.
1 marks
State two executive officials of the county government
2 marks
State two contributions of Harambee movement in development of health
2 marks
Give one reason why an aspiring candidate for parliament in Kenyan must be nominated by a political party.
1 marks
Identify two positive impacts of the Kenyan national philosophies
2 marks
SECTION B (45 Marks)
Answer THREE questions from this sectiona) State three political factors for migration of Kenyan societies during pre- colonial period. (3mks)
b) Explain the social organization of Borana during the pre- colonial period. (12mks)
15 marks
a) Give five reasons why Christian missionaries set up mission stations in the 19th C. (5mks)
b) Explain five results of the coming of Christian missionaries. (10mks
15 marks
a) Why did the British use direct rule in administering most parts of Kenya. (3mks)
b) Give six roles played by Wangari Maathai in promoting democracy in Kenya. (12mks)
15 marks
a) Give five methods used by colonial government to discourage the activities of Mau mau movement. (5mks)
b) Explain roles played by trade unions in struggle for independence in Kenya. (10mks)
15 marks
SECTION C: (30 Marks)
Answer TWO questions from this section.a) Give three conditions to be fulfilled for one to become a Kenyan citizen by Registration. (3mks)
b) Describe steps taken in conflict resolution. (12mks)
15 marks
a) State three factors which determine the constitution of a country. (3mks)
b) Explain six merits of democracy. (12mks)
15 marks
a) Give five reasons why parliament is an important institution in Kenya. (5mks)
b) Explain five factors that may undermine the administration of justice in Kenya. (10mks)
15 marks