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KCSE CLUSTER TESTS 15

History and Government Paper 1

SECTION A (25 Marks)

Answer ALL the questions in this section.
1.

State two ways through which History and Government promotes national unity to learners

2 marks

2.

Give the main reason why early visitors from Arabia came to Kenyan Coast before 1500A.D

1 marks

3.

State two benefits of Portuguese rule over the Kenyan Coast

2 marks

4.

Give two reasons why Uganda railway was built.

2 marks

5.

State two terms of the Anglo- Germany agreement of 1886.

2 marks

6.

State the main reason for formation of Ukamba Members Association

1 marks

7.

State one reason for establishment of independent churches in Kenya.

1 marks

8.

Give two ways through which colonial government controlled migration of Africans in urban centres

2 marks

9.

State any two proposals of the Lennox Boyd constitution

2 marks

10.

Give two ways in which colonial land policies in Kenya undermined African farming

2 marks

11.

Give one element of good citizenship.

1 marks

12.

State two executive officials of the county government

2 marks

13.

State two contributions of Harambee movement in development of health

2 marks

14.

Give one reason why an aspiring candidate for parliament in Kenyan must be nominated by a political party.

1 marks

15.

Identify two positive impacts of the Kenyan national philosophies

2 marks

SECTION B (45 Marks)

Answer THREE questions from this section
16.

a) 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

17.

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

18.

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

19.

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.
20.

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

21.

a) State three factors which determine the constitution of a country. (3mks)

b) Explain six merits of democracy. (12mks)

15 marks

22.

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

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