KCSE History and Government Questions With Answers
Explain six factors that led to the defeat of Samori Toure by the French
The constant movements of his army and people denied them time to concentrate on gainful activities. This resulted to inadequate food supplies The scorched earth policy that he used when fighting made his people to be impoverished and thus turned against him. Some African communities in the area supported the French against Samori Toure. E.g. Liebba of Sekosso & Ahmiadu Sekou of Tuklor The Diplomatic tactics of playing off the British against the French worked against him as the British refused to give him support when attached by the French The determination by the French to establish an overseas empire made them to use their superior weapons on Samori Toure The non- Mandinka and non Muslim communities in his empire supported the French against him because he had conquered/ mistreated them. The British refused to support Samori Toure against the French due to their policy of non – interference. The French besieged Samori Capital/ blocking his retreat thereby forcing him to surrender The establishment of the second empire from the East denied him access to the coast thus affecting supply of arms The loss of Baire gold mine cleared him the finances to sustain his forces.
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Identify the three methods used by the French to acquire colonies in West Africa
Signed treaties with the African rulers/used diplomacy Played off one community against the other/ divide and rule/treachery Used force to conquer the African/Military expedition Explain six social effects of the industrial revolution in Europe during the 18th century
Many people migrated to towns to look for jobs leading to overcrowding Increased population in towns led to shortage of houses thereby resulting to the development of slums There was poor sanitation which made people to suffer from various diseases The factories emitted pollutants into the air, water and land thus affecting in people health Those who did not secure employment in the industrial town engaged in crime and other social evils. Industrial revolution led to social stratification where the poor were Discriminated by the rich Women and children were exploited because they worked for long hours for little pay. Trade union developed in order to fight for the rights of industrial workers to settle industrial disputes. Due to long working schedules,some industrial workers neglected their homes leading to family breakups Identify three ways in which water was used in industries during the 18th century
To turn waterwheels/grinding stones in four miles To wash/clean the machines/ maintain cleanliness To cool the machines To turn spinning machines in textile industries To produce steam power to drive machines Describe six ways in which the discovery of fire by Early Man improved his way of life
The fire was used to roast/cook thus he stopped eating raw food Fire was used to provide warmth at night when it was cold Fire was used to provide light in the dwelling/ sites/caves Fire improved hunting as man could use it to push animals to confined areas thus kill them easily. Fire was used to frighten animals from man’s dwelling places thus improved security Tool making was improved through the use of fire to harden sharpen tips of tools Communication between people living at different places was made possible by the of fire and smoke signals Early man preserved food by drying it over the fire Fire enabled man to harden pottery which was used for storage /cooking/ trade Give three stages in the evolution of man before Homo Erectus
Aegytopithecus/Egyptian ape Dryopithecus/Africans/Proconsul/woodland ape Kenyapithecus/Ramapithecus/ woodland ape/Kenya ape/Asian ape Australopithecus/Southern ape/man ape/Zinyanthropus/Nut erect man Homohabilis/ Handy man/ practical man Identify one house of the Congress in the united States of America
Name two English speaking member countries of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS)18/5/2020 Name two English speaking member countries of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS)
Liberia Gambia Ghana Nigeria Sierra Leone Identify one superpower that was involved in the cold water
Name the organ of the United organization that promotes justice in the world.
Give one way in which the policy of “ nationalism allowed down economic development in Tanzania during the reign of Julius Nyerere
Many Tanzanians developed a negative attitude to work/relied on government support Most foreign investors withdraw from the country Some industries collapsed Identify one political reform introduction by President Fredrik de Klerk that led to the achievement of black majority rule in South Africa.
He released all the political prisoners Appealed apartheid Laws,E.g. pass laws Allowed Africans to join political parties/participate in electrons State two economic activities of the Shona during the pre- colonial period
They grew crops/agriculture They kept livestock They traded with Arabs and Swahili traders/took part in long distance trade They hunted elephants for ivory They were iron worked/blacksmiths They made clothes from wild cotton/ bark fibres They mined gold They were fishermen They gathered/gathering Give two reasons why the early urban centers in ancient Egypt developed in the Nile Valley18/5/2020 Give two reasons why the early urban centers in ancient Egypt developed in the Nile Valley
Water from the river was used for transportation Water from the river was used for domestic use/industrial use Nile valley contained fertile soil for farming/availability of food Nile valley had cool temperature which encourages settlement Vegetation along the river provided building materials State two advantages of the use of money of barter as a medium of exchange
Give two means of water transport used during the ancient time
Sailing boats/our driven boats Rafts/logs Canoes Sailing ships State two disadvantages of using wood as a source of energy
wood is affected by rain It products smoke/choking/pollutes the air/ soot Leads to deforestation/scarcity of wood It is cumbersome to use Give the main use of steam powder during industrial revolution in Europe.
Identify the greatest contribution of Michael Faraday in the field of science
Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution
State two ways in which the early man obtain food
Hunting Gathering Growing crops/ farming Livestock keeping/ rearing animals Fishing Name two types of written materials used by historians as a source of history and government18/5/2020 Name two types of written materials used by historians as a source of history and government
Books/charts/maps/scrolls/painting/clay labels/ stone table Newspapers/magazines Diaries/biographies Journals/periodicals Official/government records Describe six functions of the High Court of Kenya
What is the importance of the rule of Law in Kenya?
It protects rights of individuals/groups It spells out of conduct/responsibilities among people It promotes fairness in the administration of justice/equality before the law. It creates peace and order in society It gives direction on what is right or wrong Explain five functions of the speaker of the National Assembly in Kenya
Chairs parliamentary sessions during which he invites members of parliament to contribute to motions/ debates He maintains order by enforcing standing orders/ rules He gives permission to members who wish to be absent for eight consecutive sittings Swears in members of parliament after election before they can participate in proceedings He is in charge of the general administration of the National Assembly He chairs the standing order committee which interprets the standing orders of the National Assembly. He declares parliamentary seats vacant in order to pave way for general and by elections He receives and accepts letters of resignation from members of parliament who have left/ defected to other parties He chairs the parliamentary service commission which looks after the welfare of the members He represents parliament in international for dealing with matters of common interest. |
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