KCSE History and Government Questions With Answers
Explain four advantage of the land tenure system in Britain
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Why did the industrial revolution take place in Britain ahead of other European countries?14/5/2020 Why did the industrial revolution take place in Britain ahead of other European countries?
Britain had ready markets for industrial products within the British Empire The empire was also a source of raw material for industries in Britain. She had large reserves of coal, which was used, as a source of industrial Energy She had a well- established cottage industry which provided a basis for the industrial growth Some of the inventions that accelerated industrialization were made in Britain e.g. steam engine Britain had developed a strong economic base in her participation in overseas trade. There existed a class of rich businessmen who were keen to invest in the Industries Availability of labour following the displacement of peasants as a result of the Agrarian revolution. Agrarian revolution led to production of adequate food for the industrial Workers. Existence of well developed banking and insurance systems which advanced loans to entrepreneurs Protection of her trading ships from piracy by her strong navy Britain had a well- developed transport system both land and water Availability of skilled labour Britain enjoyed relatively long period of peace and stability Explain five consequences of urbanization on European communities during the nineteenth century.14/5/2020 Explain five consequences of urbanization on European communities during the nineteenth century.
What five factors influenced the development of early urban centers in Africa?
Discovery of crop farming led to the development of farming centers which attracted population and later became towns Trading activities between different communities led to the development of trading centres which later became town. Trading centres that were used for religious activities developed into towns. Areas that had adequate security attracted population concentration and thus led to the development of towns. Places that were used for administrative functions developed into towns Places along the coast where ships stopped for supplies developed into towns. Mining centres developed into settlements which became towns for example Meroe. Places where water for use was available attracted settlements and grew into Towns. Towns developed at cross- routes Development of centres of learning e.g. Alexandria Distinguish between a written and an unwritten constitution
State one privilege which members of the British Parliament enjoy.
Give the main reason why the league of Nations was established in 1919
State two economic challenges which Tanzania has faced since independence
Poor transport and communication network Inadequate resources Inadequate capital/ funds High inflation rates Trade imbalance Nationalization of key factors of production Food shortages due to prolonged drought and inadequate commitment to Farming Increasing external debts Collapse of E.A.C Costly war with Uganda in 1978 – 79 Identify one way in which the rise of nationalism undermined the policy of assimilation in French West Africa.
To get assistance against their enemies/ hostile neighbours Show them courtesy assuming that they would soon leave To get material gain/ benefit e.g. guns, clothes e.t.c To retain their independence/ traditional ruler Influence of the missionaries Ignorance of the initiation of the European imperialists Give one reason why some African communities collaborated with the EuropeanĀ imperialists.14/5/2020 Give one reason why some African communities collaborated with the European imperialists.
State one economic factor which encouraged the Europeans to partition Africa during the nineteenth century.
Need for raw materials for their industries Search for the market for their manufactured goods Desire by rich industrialists to invest their surplus capital Give two functions of the Kabaka of Buganda.
He was the head of the government He was the commander in chief of the armed forces He appointed senior officials in the government He was the supreme judge He was in charge of all religious activities/ chief priest He controlled trade State the main reason why the Independent churches movement started during the nineteenth century.14/5/2020 State the main reason why the Independent churches movement started during the nineteenth century.
To incorporate African values and practices into Christianity Create leadership opportunities in the church for Africans Identify two ways in which the Yoruba worshipped their gods
They offered prayers in shrines They offered sacrifices of the gods Priests presided over the offerings of sacrifices/ prayers They gave offerings to their gods What is the difference between barter trade and trade in which currency is used as the medium of exchange?
State two objectives of international trade agreements .
To regulate transactions among members Control unfair competition Promote dialogue between members Give one advantage of drum beating as a form of communication over the use of smoke signals in Africa during the pre- colonial period
State two characteristics of the Macadamized roads
They were all- weather roads They were wide They were durable They had good surface drainage camber were straight were smooth Identify two similarities between early agriculture in Mesopotamia and Egypt.
In both countries agriculture was practiced along the river valleys Farmers depended on flood water for farming They developed systems of irrigation They used farm implements made of stone, wood and later metal They traded in farm produce Planted indigenous crops Used both human and animal labour Developed a system of storage and preserving of foods State one characteristics of Homo Sapiens
Home sapiens had a large brain Walked upright/ had upright posture Had refined speech Had smaller jaws compared to earlier Had well- developed thumb for grasping Give two shortcomings of oral traditions as a source of History.
They may contain biases and exaggerations They may be inconsistent and inaccurate due to handling down from one generation to another by word of mouth It may be difficult to distinguish what was real from what was imaginary Omissions of facts due to failure in memory Explain six factors that may undermine the administration of Justice in Kenya
Describe three ways in which the judiciary ensures fairness in the administration of justice14/5/2020 Describe three ways in which the judiciary ensures fairness in the administration of justice
The judicial Service Commission ensures that judges and magistrates discharge their duties without interference Suspected criminals are held innocent until proved guilty in a court of law- giving them a chance to be heard by the courts Persons found administering mob justice are liable to prosecution Suspected criminals are entitled to legal representation through an advocate of the High Court Suspected criminals of serious crimes such as murder are guaranteed free government services of being represented by advocates Persons not satisfied with the verdict are allowed to appeal to a higher court. Explain six reasons why parliament is an important institution in Kenya.
Describe the process of electing the speaker of the National Assembly.
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