KCSE History and Government Questions With Answers
Identify two factors that led to the growth of Athens as an urban center.
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State the main contribution of the discovery of chloroform in the field of medicine
State two advantages of use of electricity in industries during the industrial revolution
Identity two improvements which were made on macadamized roads in the Nineteenth century.
Identify one type of trade
Local trade Regional trade International trade Identify one area in Africa where agriculture began
Give one reason why Homo Habilis was referred to as “able” man
Explain FIVE factors that make it difficult for the prison department in Kenya to work effectively17/5/2020 Explain FIVE factors that make it difficult for the prison department in Kenya to work effectively
Inadequate/ dilapidated facilities have led to congestion and frequent outbreak of diseases inadequate vehicles and equipment. Increase in number of Prisons has led to poor living conditions Inadequate finances have led to provision of poor service such as food Inadequate number of prison warders leads to overworking hence brutal handling of prisoners Poor living conditions low salaries of prison officers has demoralized them and affected their performance of duty Corruption of prisons has forced some prisoners to pay so as to get better services Shortages of trained counselors to assist in reforming the inmate effectively Inadequate food, medical facilities and clothing for inmates Some inmates have become hardened thus, difficult to rehabilitate Political interference/ rapid changes affecting prisoners. What are the units of the Kenya Police Force?
Traffic police which controls traffic and inspects vehicles Regular police who maintains law and order The Criminal investigation department/ C.I.D Anti – stock theft unit The general Service Unit/ G.S.U Anti- narcotics unit Tourism police National security intelligence service Special crime prevention unit. (flying squad, Kenya police reserve) Describe six functions of the Civil Servants in Kenya
Civil servants interpret and explain government policies to the people They implement government policies and programmers/ training Civil servant such as permanent secretaries advise their respective Ministers on matters of government policy They collect government revenue They maintain law and order Civil servants prepare development plans Civil servants link the people with central government through the Provincial administration Civil servants keeps the government operations running after the dissolution of parliament Senior Civil Servants ensure proper use of public funds and resources/ protect and conservation of National Resource What is the composition of the executive Arm of Government in Kenya?
Explain the rights to an accused person during trial in a court of Law in Kenya
The accused person is presumed innocent until proven guilty He/ She should be informed of the charge with sufficient detail so as to prepare a defence. One should be given adequate time to consult with the advocate/ witness One should be present when court proceedings are taking place One should be given a chance to plead for leniency One should not be forced to give evidence One should be allowed to be heard One should be allowed to appeal against the ruling Right to legal representation What five situations can make registered voter to be denied the right to vote in Kenya?
When one is in custody When one is insane/ unsound mind When one presents oneself in a constituency where one s not registered When one is discovered to have registered twice When one does not have a voter’s card on the voting day When one does not have a national identification Card on the voting day/ one has a defective National Identification Card When ones name does not appear in the voters register When one is time barred/ late Why did the imperial British East Africa Company (IBEA Co.) Rule come to an end in 1895?
The company lacked qualified administrators There was mismanagement of funds by the company officials/ corruption The area was too vast for the few officials to manage Some African communities resisted/ rebelled against the company rule The company lacked adequate funds/ capital for its day to day activities There was poor communication between the company officials and the colonial office in Britain/ poor communication Company official were affected by unfavourable climate conditions/ tropical diseases Translation of the Bible into local languages enhanced missionary activities The discovery of quinine which was cure for malaria facilitated missionary work Some African rules were friendly to missionaries therefore they supported missionary activities African convents became evangelists and thus spreading Christianity What were the activities of the Imperial British East Africa Company (IBEA Co) Between 1888 and 1895?
It traded with the local communities/ promoted legitimate ttrade It established administrative posts/ maintained law of order It discouraged slave trading It provided information about the interior of East Africa It built the Uganda Railway It secured the British sphere of influence/ promoted the spread of Western civilization It suppressed African resistance against the British It pioneered the construction of roads/ improved infrustruct Explain five results of the migration and settlement of the Highland Nilotes sin Kenya
They displaced some communities they found in the area where they settled e.g. Abagusii, the Kwavi, Maasai and the Abaluyia ( example a must) Some highland Nilotes were absorbed/ assimilated by the Bantu such a the Teriki and the Tachoni The Highland Nilotes traded with their neighbours/ they exchanged animal products for grains from the Abaluyia and the Abagusii. This led to the expansion of trade in the region. Their settlement increased the population of the region The highlands Nilotes intermarried with the Luo, Abagusii and Abaluyia. This strengthened their relations. There were ethnic wars/ conflicts due to cattle raids There was cultural exchange leading to enrichment of their lives Why did the highland Nilotes migrate from their original homeland during the Pre- colonial period?17/5/2020 Why did the highland Nilotes migrate from their original homeland during the Pre- colonial period?
They moved in search of water and pasture for their livestock The outbreak of diseases/ epidemics forced them to move Attacks from their communities forced them to move/ external attacks There was population pressure in their original homeland They moved due to draught and famine Family/ clan dispute/ conflicts forced them to migrate/ internal conflicts They moved for adventure Give one example of indirect taxes in Kenya
Sale taxes/ exercise duty/ customs duty Value added tax Cess/ fines/ fees Land rates Domestic borrowing Name two types of local authorities in Kenya
City councils Municipal Council Town council Urban council County Council ( Area Council) Identify one Philosophy adopted at independence to promote social justice in Kenya
African socialism Harambee Give two reasons why corruption is being discouraged in Kenya
To promote economic party To promote peace and stability To promote national unity To provide fair distribution of national resources To gain international confidence To promote patriotism and ethical behaviors Give one reason why an aspiring candidate for a parliamentary seat in Kenya must be nominated by a political party
Name two political parties which were formed in Kenya between 1960 and 1963
Kenya African National Union (KANU) Kenya African Democratic Union (KADU) African People Party ( APP) New Kenya Party ( NKP) State two ways through which European settlers in Kenya wee able to get labour force during the colonial period
Forced recruitment/ conscription/ Denying African rights/ growing crops Though introduction of Kipande system Creation of African reserves Through introduction of taxation by the British government Identify one method used by the British to administer Kenya Colony between 1920 and 1963
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