History and Government Paper 2 Question Paper
KCSE CLUSTER TESTS 19
History and Government Paper 2
SECTION A (25 Marks)
Answer ALL the questionsName one type of monarchical government.
1 marks
Give the main cultural discovery by man during the Middle Stone Age period.
1 marks
What is the original home of the Carmel?
1 marks
Mention two characteristics of local trade.
2 marks
List down two uses of bronze in ancient Benin.
2 marks
Name the symbol of national unity of Mwene Mutapa Kingdom.
1 marks
Identify two strategic factors that led to acquisition of colonies by European powers in Africa.
2 marks
Name one treaty that led to the collaboration between the British and the Shona people.
1 marks
Identify the Egyptian leader who signed an agreement with France for the construction of the Suez Canal.
1 marks
What is the main reason why the British opted to use direct rule in Zimbabwe?
1 marks
Give two reasons why nationalists in Mozambique used violent protest against the Portuguese.
2 marks
Name two European countries who were members of the Central Power.
2 marks
In which town was the headquarters of the League of Nations.
1 marks
Give two challenges facing ECOWAS.
2 marks
Identify two opportunities which partner states in East African community have exploited since 2001.
2 marks
State two social challenges facing Democratic Republic of Congo.
2 marks
Mention one privilege which a member of the British parliament enjoys.
1 marks
SECTION B (45 Marks)
Answer any THREE questions(a). Identify five economic effects of agrarian revolution in USA.
(b). Describe the changes that marked the agrarian revolution in Britain.
15 marks
(a). Identify three challenges that faced traders in Sahara Desert in 15th c.
(b). Explain factors that led to the decline of Trans-Saharan Trade.
15 marks
(a). State the first three stages in the development of early water transport.
(b). Discuss six challenges that undermine the effectiveness of modern telecommunication services.
15 marks
(a). State three functions of Kilwa.
(b). Explain six factors that influenced the growth of London.
15 marks
SECTION C (30 Marks)
Answer any TWO questions(a). Give five economic factors that led to the Maji Maji Rebellion.
(b). Discuss reasons why Samori Toure withstood the French advance for so long.
15 marks
(a). Give three reasons why USA joined First World War in 1917.
(b). Explain the effects of the Cold War in Africa.
15 marks
(a). List down five powers given to the president of India.
(b). Explain five ways through which Hitler and Germany contributed to the outbreak of Second World War.
15 marks