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What factors favoured the beginning of agriculture during the new stone age?
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Explain how the discovery of iron in Africa affected people’s lives in the Continent
Describe the uses of gold in Ancient Egypt
Explain five ways in which Homo Erectus attempted to improve his way of living living
What things do archaeologists use to reconstruct the activities of people who lives in prehistoric times?
The remains of the weapons that they used The remains of the tools that they used The remains of humans bones The remains of animals found at the prehistoric sites The remains of plants the lived on The remains of their dwelling places The remains of their artwork e.g. rock painting The remains of traditional craft e.g. pottery The remains of beads The remains of cans The remains of garments The remains of churred tree trunks/ charcoal and carbonized seeds. Explain the contribution Ronald Gideon Ngala to the struggle for independence in Kenya
He mobilized the mijikenda into forming a pressure group – the Mijikenda Union As a member of the African Elected Members Organization, Ngala Pressured for more constitutional reforms for Africans. In 1955 he mobilized people from Mombasa to form the Mombasa African Democratic Union. He was instrumental in the Formation of KADU to defend the interest of the minority African groups against possible domination by KANU. He became the president of the party. Ngala and Mboya led the African delegation which attended the first Lancaster House Conference to discuss the independence constitution He supported and called for the release of detained leaders In May 1963, KADU under the leadership of Ngala formed the first independence government Why did Africans start independent schools in Kenya during the colonial period?
Explain the effects of slave trade on the African communities in Kenya
The raids for slaves by traders led to insecurity and fear making people abandon their economic activities. Able- bodied people were taken away as slaves leaving the weak who could not work effectively. It led to the death of family members denying the family the much needed workforce. Led to loss of skilled labour force e.g. iron smiths Methods used in acquiring slaves such as burning of houses led to destruction of the environment and human suffering Slave raids and slave of people led to depopulation/ displacement Promoted interaction between African communities e.g. the Akamba and Agikuyu Led to the spread and use of Kiswahili in the interior of Kenya Led to the spread of Islam and Islamic culture Opened up the interior of Kenya for European penetration Explain five factors which led to the decline of the coastal towns after 1500
Disruption of trade by the Portuguese resulted in loss of revenue Constant warfare and conflicts between the Portuguese and the coastal towns led to the total destruction of some coastal settlements Invasion of coastal settlement by the Zimba led to the disruption of economic activities of the coastal settlement. Increased conflicts between the city states discouraged traders from the interior to bring trade goods to the coast. The draught spell hindered farming activities Conflicts between the Mazrui family and the AI Busaidi family over the control of the coastal settlement. Taxes levied on the coastal settlements by the corrupt Portugueseadministrators weakened the economic base of the settlements. Rivalry between European Nations for the control of the trade along the East African Coast led to the decline of some coastal towns. Describe the characteristics of the coastal towns by 1500
Kiswahili was used as the main medium of communication in the coastal towns. Islam was the main religion practiced in the towns. Islamic law/Sharia was used in administration. Houses were constructed using Arabic architecture. Trade was the main economic activity in the towns. In the city states were generally divided into two sections, one Muslim and other African. The city states were ruled by Imams/Sultans/sheikhs. The city states were independent political entities. Towns minted and used their own coins/money. People wore woven and silk clothes. The social organization of the Mijikenda during the pre- colonial period
The Mijikenda believed in the existence of one supreme God whom they called Mulungu Prayers were made directly to Mulungu They offered sacrifices to appease Mulungu Priest presided over religious ceremonies and rituals Other people such as the medicenemen, diviners played an important role among the Mijikenda In the city states were generally divided into two sections, one Muslim and the other African The city states were ruled by imams/ Sultans/ Sheikhs The city states were independent political entities Towns minted and used their own coins/ money People wore woven and silk clothes Describe
The political and social organization of Mijikenda The Mijikenda were organized into between 416 clans with many sub- Clans Each man lived in protected villages known as Kaya Young men became members of age – sets after going through circumcision Senior age –set members made up the government council, Kambi The council was responsible for the administration of a clan Council meetings were chaired by headmen The junior age- set members made up the warrior group which was charged with defending the community Why did the Bantu migrate from their coastal settlement at Shungwaya in the sixteenth century?14/5/2020 Why did the Bantu migrate from their coastal settlement at Shungwaya in the sixteenth century?
Invasion of the settlement by the incoming cushites Internal conflicts/ feuds Population increase Outbreak of diseases/ epidermics/ natural calamities Search for more land for settlement and pasture Discuss ways through which the modern society benefited from the development in telecommunications.13/5/2020 Discuss ways through which the modern society benefited from the development in telecommunications.
Describe the results of the development of railway transport during the 19th century.
Describe the religious beliefs and practices of traditional Yoruba Society.
Discuss the problems which the European Society faced as result of industrialization.
In what ways did overseas colonies contributed to the expansion of industries in Europe
What factors led to the development of early agriculture in India?
Describe the role African elected members of parliament played in the struggle for independence up to 1963.
What factors undermined African nationalist activities in Kenya between 1939 and 1963?
Why are the British interested in establishing their control over Kenya during the European scramble for Africa.
What factors facilitated the establishment of the British Control over Kenya during the 19th century.
Describe the results of the Portuguese rule of the Kenyan cost.
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