KCSE History and Government Questions With Answers
Identify one aim of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
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State two ways in which poor transport systems have contributed to food shortage in Africa.14/5/2020 State two ways in which poor transport systems have contributed to food shortage in Africa.
Poor transport have led to high transportation costs, leading to high prices of food. Poor transport have led to poor distribution of food. Poor transport systems have led to delays in the transportation of food leading to waste and losses. Poor transport systems discourage/demoralizes farmers and this in turn leads to officers. Poor transport system undermines effectiveness of agricultural extension officers. Agricultural inputs do not readily/reach/ leading to poor products. Give two reasons why coal was used as the main source of industrial power in Britain during the industrial Revolution.
It was cheap It was available in large quantities It was more efficient than other sources of energy at the time State one advantage of a written constitution over an unwritten constitution.
Identify two factors that undermined the effectiveness of the League of Nations
Countries refused to take disputes to the international court of justice Germany’s aggression/Germany’s determination to strengthen its armed forces. Harsh conditions against German after the defeat/treaty National interests that pre-occupied individual nations. It lacked executive power and authority to implement its resolution Refusal by the USA to join denied the organization economic strength Some members left the league by Brazil, Japan Shortage of funds to implements it financial The appeasement policy of Britain & France The covenant of League did not forbid it The league was dominated by the action of 1st world war hence its partiality. State two reasons why indirect rule was unsuccessful in southern Nigeria.
Give one factors which undermined company rule in Africa during the 19th century.
Poor /inadequate transport and communication systems Officials of the companies did not understand the local languages Corrupt/greedy company officials Inadequate capital/funds necessary for effective administration Company officials on the ground lacked administrative skills and experience Few company official to administer large areas. Resistance by Africans Lack of co-ordination between co-offices in European agents in Africa. Identify one way in which the Industrial Revolution contributed to colonization of Africa by Europeans.
Give two ways in which Islam spread to Africa in the 19th Century.
Trading activities Migrations and settlement of Muslims in Africa Jihads/holy wars, especially in West Africa Intermarriages Establishment of Islamic centres of learning Missionaries activities /Muslim scholars Influence of already converted rules e.g. toure Identify the main reason why Egyptian buried the dead with their belongings.
State two results of the translation of the Bible into different European languages during the sixteenth century.
Enabled more people to read and understand the bible in more languages Facilitated the spread for Christianity Led to the reformation of the catholic church/counter reformation The Bible became more accessible to people/production of many bibles Led people to question/criticize the teaching of the catholic church/led split of church more Protestants. Identify one way in which invention of the wheel promoted early transport.
It facilitated travel over long distances It eased transportation of heavy loads It facilitated speedy transportation of people/goods It enhanced the movement of soldiers during battles. State two uses of bronze in early Egypt.
To cast the statues of the pharaohs. To make special tools for cutting and shaping huge stones for making pyramids. Make tools such as hoes, blades, chisels and adzes were made from bronze Make weapons such as swords, daggers, axes and spears Make items for decoration State the main function of the Golden Stool in the Asante Empire during the pre-colonial period.14/5/2020 State the main function of the Golden Stool in the Asante Empire during the pre-colonial period.
What is oral tradition as a source of History?
Discuss six criticisms that have been made against the communist party.
Describe the structure of the communist party in the union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)14/5/2020 Describe the structure of the communist party in the union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)
The highest organ of the communist party structure was the all-union party congress. It was the final decision making organ. Another important party organ was the Poliburo/Presidium of the central committee. It made decisions when the central committee was in recess. The central party committee controlled and supervised and supervised the functions of the various department e.g. the Amy, finance and personnel The secretariat was the next organ in the political set up of the communist party. It played a role in the formation of government policy. Explain six factors that led to the collapse of East African community.
Why was the East African community formed?
To maintain a common market for the member states/ promotes balanced economic cooperation To provide common services to the three member state especially in the areas of transport and communications To promote political cooperation between the three countries Facilities free movement of the people of the region to foster greater cooperation and understanding among them. Explain the political organization of Mwene Mutapa Kingdom during the pre- colonial period14/5/2020 Explain the political organization of Mwene Mutapa Kingdom during the pre- colonial period.
The empire was ruled by the emperor who was both head of state and Government The office of the emperor was hereditary The emperor was assisted in administering the empire by the queen mother, head drummer, emperor’s sister, emperor’s principal wives the chancellor and military The empire was divided into provinces which were ruled by lesser kings/ chiefs who were directly answerable to the emperor The Empire had a standing army which was used for defense and expansion of the kingdom The emperor controlled trade activities whose revenue was used to sustain the empire and the army. Priests acted as a link between the people and the emperor The king was military leader The king was a religious leader/ semi divine Describe the social organization of the Shona during the Pre- colonial period.
The shona believed in one powerful god Mwari They believed in the existence of ancestral spirits whom they consulted from time to time The Shona communicated with the spirit through mediums/ oracles The priests presided over religious functions such as offerings sacrifices to god Shona elders were highly respected Priests came from Rozwi clan They had sacred places of worship/ shrines They were clan based They live in circular stone houses It was a polygamous society Explain five ways in which West African communities benefited from the Trans- Saharan Trade.14/5/2020 Explain five ways in which West African communities benefited from the Trans- Saharan Trade.
What five factors undermined the trans- Saharan trade?
Explain six factors that contributed to the spread of Christianity up to the thirteenth century A.D14/5/2020 Explain six factors that contributed to the spread of Christianity up to the thirteenth century A.D
What three factors have led to the development of religious beliefs in societies
Desire to understand things that were beyond human understanding such as the sun, moon, floods and drought Search for security in the face of uncertain to human existence e.g. death, diseases and war Attempts by the human race to explain their existence on earth i.e. the belief in existence of a force behind creation Desire to keep the community together Desire for unity Direct/ indirect divine revelation to certain individuals in the society. |
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