KCSE History and Government Questions With Answers
In what way are the teachings of Islam similar to those of Christianity?
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Explain five results of the industrial Revolution in Europe during the 19th Century.
There was extensive use of machinery instead of human labour. Use of steam power instead of water wind and animal power. Establishment of factories in place of collage industries. Production of goods in large quantities. (Mass production) Use of iron and steel instead of wood Growth of surplus capital for investment/capitalism. Improved living standards/Employment. High population growth rate. Rural urban migration. Improved transport system e.g. railway. Utilization of scientific knowledge in production of goods. Production of different types of goods / variety Increased trade. Growth of towns / urbanization Development of banking insurance industries. Led to pollution Led to the rise of trade unionism Factory owners exploited workers/ poor working condition. European economist were diversified / job specialization. Promoted agriculture. What factors led to the industrialization in German in the 19th Century?
The establishment of the Zollverein removed trade barriers and led to free trade and economic growth. Availability of coal as a source of industrial energy/H.E.P Availability of iron ore as a source of raw materials for industries. Political unity of all German states under the leadership of Bismark. Acquisition of all German states under the leadership of Bismark. Existence of a large population provided labour/unskilled labour Availability of local market from the large population. Development of goods transport and communication network The government supported industry and encouraged Germany entrepreneurs. Enterprising of nature of Germany Whom with managerial skills /skilled labour Availability of external market. Explain six factors that led to the decline of the Trans-Atlantic trade.
The development of Industrial Revolution in Europe shifted the demand from slaves to agricultural produce e.g. Palm oil. The need to retain Africans in their homelands to produce raw materials for export to Europe. The attainment of independence by the USA left Britain without colonies where she would talk the slaves to work. The rise of Humanitarians in Britain made up missionaries and some parliamentarians pressurized the British government to abolish the slave trade and slavery. The development of the legitimate trade which was more profitable and less costly replaced slave trade and slavery. Britain influenced other European countries to stop slavery and slave trade by signing anti slave trade treaties. Use of machines in farms/industries rendered slave labour unnecessary. Lending Economist e.g. Adams smiths argued that free people were more productive than slaves. French Rev. of 1789 spread ideas of Liberty qualifying brotherhood to all mankind Closure of American slave market after the defeat of S. American stated at the civil war. Describe three ways through which slaves were obtained during the Trans-Atlantic slaves trade.14/5/2020 Describe three ways through which slaves were obtained during the Trans-Atlantic slaves trade.
State the main reason why the USSR adopted a one party system of government
Give two political developments in South Africa between 1990 and 1991 which led to peaceful introduction of majority rule.
Give the main cause of the cold war.
Give the main reason why the League of Nations was formed in 1919.
To prevent the occurrences of another world war/to maintain world peace. State two conditions that one lead to fulfill in order to become fully assimilated in French West Africa.
Ability to speak French. Literacy in French government/army Service in the French government/army Residence in Quabe de communities in Senegal Had to be monogamous. Accepting Christianity. Give two methods that European powers used to occupy African during the nineteenth century.14/5/2020 Give two methods that European powers used to occupy African during the nineteenth century.
Diplomacy/treaty making/promises of protection/ giving gifts. Trickery/use of missionaries explorers/traders Military conquest e.g. the French in West Africa. Divide and rule tactics i.e. playing off one community against another/promoting later state conflicts. Annexation Setting up administrative posts State two effects of the development of railway transport in the 19th Century.
It facilitated transportation of bulky goods He led to growth of towns It led to growth of towns It facilitated in the entrenchment of colonial administration/movement of soldiers. It facilitated in the entrenchment of colonial administration/movement of soldiers It facilitated the spread of Christ unity Created employment opportunities State one contribution of Joseph Lister in the field of medicine in the 19th Century.
Give two inventions that improved textile manufacturing industry in Britain in the 18th Century.14/5/2020 Give two inventions that improved textile manufacturing industry in Britain in the 18th Century.
Identify two features of early Greek City states.
State two factors that facilitated the growth of the Asante Kingdom.
Give one disadvantage of using coal as a source of industrial energy during the 19th century.14/5/2020 Give one disadvantage of using coal as a source of industrial energy during the 19th century.
It was bulky/difficult of transport It produced air pollutants e.g. sulphur dioxide. It was a non renewable source of energy/easily exhaustible. It was expensive to obtain from the mines. State one result of the invention of the wheel in Mesopotamia.
State two duties of the priests in Yoruba Traditional religion
They interpreted the wishes of the gods/God’s messages. They acted as mediators between the gods and the people They officiated in religious activities /presided of over religious functions They were consulted before important decisions were made. They predicted the future They led people in public and private prayers /conducted prayers State one main limitation of Barter trade during the Trans-Saharan trade.
Some commodities were bulky/difficult to transport e.g salt, kola nut It was difficult to qualify the value of some goods Some goods were perishable It was difficult to ensure security of trade goods No common/lack of common language of communication Give one characteristics of Homo Erectus.
Homo Erectus was upright/bipedal/waked upright /walked in two legs Homo Erectus was more intelligent than the earlier apes/higher thinking capacity Homo Erectus had a bigger bran capacity/775-1225 cc Homo Erectus had more developed hand for grasping tools. Homo Erectus had more developed hand for grasping tools. Homo erectus had a long skull Homo Erectus had a long protruding jaws. State one advantage of written materials as a source of history
Explain six factors which undermine the performance of local authorities
Some are too small to operate efficiently High population concentration strains available resources Many local authorities lack adequate financial base to finance their services Inefficient revenue collection system Tax evasion by individuals and organizations Misappropriation of funds by corrupt officers Conflicts between Councilors and the Chief Officers Political interference in the affairs and management of local authorities Too much control by the central government Lack of qualified staff in areas of administration and financial management due to poor remuneration. Over employment thus straining their financial abilities Widespread corruption Election of illiterate Councilors to manage the affairs of the Authorities. What are the main sources of revenue for Local Government authorities in Kenya?
Rents from residential and other premises Rents paid by property owners/bill boards Loans from the central government Licences paid by business operators/trade licences Parking fees paid by motorists/ Hiring facilities e.g. stadiums, halls, e.t.c Fees from national parks Fines paid by people who break laws sale of property From cess Explain six ways in which the Bill of Rights protects the rights of the individual
States that every individual has the right to life. It guarantees liberty to all citizens by forbidding enslavement, detention or imprisonment without trial. It protects the individual from all from of torture and inhuman treatment. It guarantees the protection of private and allows Kenyans to own property anywhere in the country. It protects individuals freedom of conscience and religion/workshop It guarantees the protection of the freedom of speech and expression It gives Kenyans the right to move freely throughout the country and to reside in any part of the country. Kenyans are protected against expulsion from the country. It guarantees individuals against any for of discrimination on the basis of colour, creed, gender and religion. It protects individuals against arbitrary search, arrest and entry into one’s property without one’s consent |
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