KCSE History and Government Questions With Answers
What made the early man to domesticate crops and animals?
The need to supplement hunting and gathering which was tedious/need to lead a settled life. The realization that some animals were social e.g. cat The discovery that some crops took a short time to mature/presence of indigenous crops. The diminishing/migration in number of wild animals made man to seek an alternative. Climatic changes/natural which caused occasional calamities/poor fruits and root yields. The development of improved tools which enabled effective cultivation of crops. Population increase led to demand for food For Security e.g. dog
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Explain five methods used by African nationalists in Kenya in their struggle for independence15/5/2020 Explain five methods used by African nationalists in Kenya in their struggle for independence.
They used armed struggle against colonial administration They organized strikes and boycotts as means of challenging the colonial Power They used trade unions to articulate the course of their struggle among the workers They used their representations in the Legislative Council who pressurized Britain to grant independence to Kenya They formed social organizations and political parties to press for change They used mass media to mobilize the people and articulate their grievances They used independent churches and schools to sensitize African about their political rights. Africans sent petitions and delegations to the governor and the colonial office in Landon/ international Why were Africans opposed to the British colonial rule between 1920- 1939?
Their land was alienated They were discriminated/ segregated on racial basis The British introduced the Kipande system They resented forced labour They were against some policies such as de-stocking and soil conservation They were taxed heavily They were against cultural interference They were paid low wage/ poor working conditions Explain five factors which enabled the Nandi to resist British invasion for along time.
The use of a well trained, experienced and disciplined army which enabled them to face the British army with confidence The ability to make their own weapons which ensured constant supply during the war The forested and hilly terrain which made it difficult for the British soldiers to move swiftly The prevalence of tropical diseases reduced the efficiency of the British army The existence of the foresighted leaders among Nandi encouraged the warriors to continue fighting The stable economic base enabled the Nandi to sustain their warriors during the war The use of Guerrilla warfare made it difficult for the British to defeat the Nandi warriors with ease The unity among the Nandi enabled them to sustain the resistance Why did the Nandi resist British invasion of their territory between 1896 – 1905?
They wanted to preserve their independence They wanted to preserve their culture They were influenced by their leader (Orkoyiot Kimonyole, Arap Koitalel) prophecy about along snake which would bring strangers to take their land The military superiority over their neighbours encouraged them to attack the British/ trespass by foreigners was resented They had deep hatred for foreigners They wanted to protect their land/ wealth They hated their skin colour and mode dress/ saw whites as evil Describe the effects of long distance trade in Kenya during the 19th century.
Commercial relations between different Kenyan communities were established strengthened It led to the rise of a class of wealthy Africans for example Kivoi, Mewendwa of Kitui and Karuri wa Gakure. The local people developed a taste for imported goods such as clothes, brass, wire, guns and gunpowder It led to a decline in local craft and industry as the people preferred imported products/ decline in agriculture It led to the intensification of the slave trade which caused untold suffering to many communities/ depopulation The Interior of Kenya was opened up the foreigners Islam and Swahili culture were spread into interior by traders New crops introduced into the interior from the coast ( cassava, maize, guvas) The trade led to development of growth of the urban centers in Kenya It led to intermarriages between communities What factors influenced Seyyid Said’s decision to transfer his capital to Zanzibar.
The climate in Zanzibar was pleasant as compared to Muscat which was hot and dry throughout the year The need to control the towns along the East African Coast more effectively Zanzibar had a wide deep and well sheltered harbour in which ships could anchor Zanzibar’s strategic position was convenient for trade with the mainland Zanzibar had fertile solids for the cultivation of cloves Zanzibar had clean and sweat water for drinking Describe the political organization of the Akamba during the pre- colonial period.
The basis political units was the clan The clan was ruled by clan elders/ council of elders The Akamba society was divided into various age- grade and age- sets The lowest age- grade was that of junior elders who defeated the community/ warriors The next in rank was the elders who presided over minor cases Full elders presided over the major cases/ council of elders settled disputes The retired advised senior elders on important matters affecting community The Akamba had a decentralized system of government/ autonomous clans Why did the Bantu migrate from their original homeland?
Explain six functions of the federal government of the U.S.A
It regulates trade between the states It controls/ regulates trade between states and foreign countries It authorizes the printing and circulation of currency It declares war and makes peace with other countries of the world It formulates foreign policies involving the U.S.A and other countries It regulates taxation within U.S.A It establishes federal postal services in U.S.A It passes federal laws It establishes federal courts It establishes federal armed/ defense forces It admits new states in the Union Explain six results of Samori Toure’s resistance against French occupation between 1882 – 189615/5/2020 Explain six results of Samori Toure’s resistance against French occupation between 1882 – 1896
Give three reasons why Samori Toure resisted French colonization in Africa
He wanted the mandika to retain their independence He wanted to safeguard Islam from Christian influence/ he was fighting a holy war He wanted to preserve the Mandinka culture He wanted to protect the Mandinka land from European occupation He wanted to protect the economic resources of gold mines He wanted to retain his authority What were results of the Trans- Atlantic Trade in West Africa?
It led to the displacement of many people who were sold as slaves to the Americas It led to the permanent separation of families It led to the depopulation of West Africa It intensified conflicts and wars between communities It led to the introduction of manufactured goods to West Africa It caused untold suffering/ misery It led to the emergence of a class of rich traders/ merchants It led to the emergence of some kingdom It led to the decline of some states / kingdom as conflicts between states intensified in the region It led to loss of life It led to destruction of property It led to a decline in agriculture Some communities were weakened and therefore could not resist the establishment of colonial rule There was a change in social roles as women became heads of families Local industries declined because of the influx of cheap manufactured goods Decline of trans- Saharan Trade Abuse of power by lenders who sold their suspects as slaves Led to urbanization Opened to the outside world, hence colonization It created insecurity in the region What are the features of state government in the United States of America?
Explain six challenges which Tanzania has faced since independence
Give three reasons why the preferential Trade Area ( PTA) was formed
Describe the organization of the Trans- Atlantic Trade
It operated between West Africa, the Americas and Europe/ it organized in a triangular form The European brought manufactured goods to West Africa and exchanged them with slaves Slaves were sold at particular centers along the coast of West Africa The slaves were stored in barracoons awaiting transportation Famine due to neglect of farming during the war The resistance inspired future nationalism in Guinea Explain six effects of Christian missionary activities on Africans
State three religious practices of the Yoruba
Explain six ways through which the invention of the railway speeded up industrialization in Europe15/5/2020 Explain six ways through which the invention of the railway speeded up industrialization in Europe.
Give three development that have taken place in road transport systems since 1950
Tarmac roads which are durable have been constructed Bridges have been constructed to facilitate travel on roads Roads have been straightened and widened to cater for the increasing volume of traffic Dual carriage ways have been constructed to ease traffic congestion Motorways have been constructed in developed countries for the exclusive use of wheels. Construction of macadamensed roads Explain six ways in which early agriculture changed the lives of early people.
What were the advantages of the discovery of fire by the early man?
Explain how the existence of many parties had promoted democracy in Kenya.
It had promoted freedom of association by providing alternative parties for people It has provided people with a forum to express their views about how a country should be managed. It had made the government more accountable to the people through constant criticism. It has provided checks and balanced to abuse and misuse of powers by leaders. It has provided system of scrutinizing government expenditure through public .Accounts Committee and Public Investment Committee. It had made people feel free to contribute ideas to any aspect of development in the country without feeling intimidated. It has enabled people who wish to form political parties to go ahead and do so. What factors led to the development of multi party democracy in Kenya in the early 1990’s
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