History and Government Paper 1 Question Paper
KCSE CLUSTER TESTS 16
History and Government Paper 1
SECTION A (25 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section (25marks)Give two ways through which archaeologists obtain information on the history of Kenya. (2mks)
2 marks
State one environmental factor that made the cushites migrate from their homeland to settle in Kenya.
1 marks
Name the dispersal area of the Eastern Bantus. (1mk)
1 marks
State two functions of Njuri Njeke among the Ameru. (2mks)
2 marks
State two achievements of Francisco d’ Almeida when he led an expedition of the Portuguese conquest of the East African Coast.
2 marks
What was the main achievement of John Ludwig Krapf as an explorer in Kenya. (1mk)
1 marks
Name the company the British used to establish its colonial rule in Kenya. (1mk)
1 marks
State two roles of Mekatilili Wa Menza in the Giriama resistance of the British rule in Kenya.
2 marks
Name the administrative officer who was incharge of a province during the colonial period in Kenya. (1mk)
2 marks
State two objectives of education that was offered by missionaries in Kenya during the colonial period. (2mks)
2 marks
Give two ways in which the colonial land policies undermined African farming. (2mks)
2 marks
Who was the first Kenyan to receive a university degree? (1mk)
1 marks
State two grievances that were raised by the Kavirondo Tax Payers Asssociation. (2mks)
2 marks
. Under which circumstance did Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi assume the presidency of Kenya in 1978? (1mk)
1 marks
Name the legislative representative of a county in Kenya today. (1mk)
1 marks
State two situations that may lead to removal of a Governor from office. (2mks)
2 marks
SECTION B: (45 Marks)
Answer three questions from this sectiona) State three economic factors that led to the migration of Kenyan communities before the Colonial period. (3mks)
b) Describe the social organization of the Borana during the pre-colonial period. (12mks)
15 marks
a) State three economic factors that led to the migration of Kenyan communities before the Colonial period. (3mks)
b) Describe the social organization of the Borana during the pre-colonial period. (12mks)
15 marks
a) State five reasons why Seyyid Said transferred his capital from Muscat to Zanzibar in 1840. (5mks)
b) Explain five factors that led to the failure of the Portuguese to spread Christianity in Kenya. (10mks)
15 marks
a) Identify five reasons why Nabongo Mumia led the Wanga in collaborating with the British. (5mks)
b) Explain five ways in which the existence of many political parties has promoted democracy in Kenya. (10mks)
15 marks
a) State five demands of the trade unionists in Kenya during the colonial period. (5mks)
b) Explain the roles that were played by women in the struggle for independence in Kenya. (10mks)
15 marks
SECTION C: (15 Marks)
Answer two questions in this sectiona) State five importances of the Bill of rights in Kenyan constitution. (5mks)
b) Explain five factors that have undermined National Integration in Kenya. (10mks)
15 marks
a) Give three reasons why elections are conducted in Kenya after every five years. (3mks)
b) Describe six circumstances that may lead to a by- election in Kenya. (12mks)
15 marks
. a) State three importances of the independence of the judiciary in Kenya. (3mks)
b) Explain six constitutional rights of an accused person in Kenya during trial. (12mks)
15 marks