History Paper 2 Questions and Answers - Bondo Mocks 2021 Exams

• This paper consist of THREE sections A,B and C
• Answer all the questions in section A, three in section B and two in section C

SECTION A: (25 MARKS)  

Answer all questions in this section

1. Identify two distinct stages of evolution of man according to Charles Darwin                       (2 marks)
2. State two urban centers that developed due to Early Agriculture                                            (2 marks)
3. Identify two forms of picture writing during the early civilization                                          (2 marks)
4. State one way in which early agriculture spread in Africa                                                      (2 marks)
5. Name two legislative houses in India                                                                                       (2 marks)
6. Identify one political effects of the development of iron working technology in Africa          (1 mark)
7. Give two factors which led to the growth of urban centers in Greece                                     (2 marks)
8. Identify two social factors that led to the scramble for colonies in Africa by Europeans power         (2 marks) 
9. Name the British official who championed the use of indirect rule as a system of colonial Administration in Nigeria                (1 mark)
10. State two reasons why European powers held the Berlin conference IN 1884-1885              (2 marks) 
11. Identify one treaty signed between the British and Lewanika of lose kingdom in the process of collaboration  (1 mark)
12. Identify one strategic reasons that made Egypt so important to European powers during scramble and partition          (1 mark)
13. Name the chattered company that administered Zimbabwe during the process of colonization   (1 mark)
14. Give the main reason why pan-African Movement was formed at the beginning of the 20th Century (1 mark)
15. Identify two economic benefits enjoyed by members of the Commonwealth of Nations       (2 marks)
16. Name one military alliance formed by the super-power during the cold war    (1 mark)
17. Identify one financial institution established by African union to support its activities           (1 mark)

SECTION B: (45 MARKS)  

Answer any three questions from this section

18.  
    1. State three adaptation that enabled early man to survive in the savannah grassland        (3 marks)
    2. Explain six ways how early agriculture impacted on people ways of life                       (12 marks)
19.  
    1. Identify three challenges faced by workers in Europe during the industrial Revolution (3 marks)
    2. Explain six effects that promoted scientific revolution in Europe                                   (12 marks)
20.  
    1. State three internal causes of Nationalism in Ghana                                                        (3 marks)
    2. Discuss six problems encountered by African Nationalists in South Africa                    (12 marks)
21.  
    1. Identify three municipalities in Senegal where the French policy of assimilation was successful (3 marks)
    2. Explain six reasons for the failure of French system of Government in West Africa      (12 marks)

SECTION C: (30 MARKS)   

22.  
    1. Give three functions of the lukiiko in the kingdom of Buganda during the pre-colonial period (3 marks)
    2. Discuss six factors that led to the growth of the Asante Empire by the 19th century       (12 marks)   
23.  
    1. Outline three principles of Arusha declaration of 1967                                                    (3 marks)
    2. Explain six political challenges that have faced democratic republic of Congo since independence          (12 marks)
24.  
    1. State three difference between the senate and House of representatives                         (3 marks)   
    2. Explain six factors that check the conduct of U.S.A president                                        (12 marks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. Identify two distinct stages of evolution of man according to Charles Darwin. (2 marks)
   1. Natural  selection
   2. Mutation
   3. Isolation
   4. Adaptation    2 x 1=2 marks
2. State two urban centers that developed due to Early Agriculture.                                     (2 marks)
   1. Ur.
   2. Uruk.
   3. Eridu.
   4. Nippur.
   5. Kish.
   6. Babylon.   2 x 1=2  marks
3. Identify two forms of picture writing during the early civilization.                                   (2 marks)
   1. Hierographic.
   2. Cuneiform.
4. State one way in which early agriculture spread in Africa.                                                 (2 marks)
   1. Diffusion
   2. Independent   2 x 1 =2 marks
5. Name two legislative houses in India.                                                                                     (2 marks)
   1. Lower house chamber/House of the people/Lok sabha
   2. The upper house/Raiya sabha   2 x 1 =2 marks
6. Identify one political effects of the development of iron working technology in Africa.     (1 mark)     
   1. Increase in warfare
   2. Expansion of kingdom/states due to use of iron tools i.e. spears  1 x 1=1 mark                        
7. Give two factors which led to the growth of urban centers in Greece.                                (2 marks)
   1. Trade
   2. Administration
   3. Religion
   4. Strategic location   2 x 1=2 marks
8. Identify two social factors that led to the scramble for colonies in Africa by Europeans power (2 marks)
   1. Missionary demand for protection
   2. Racism
   3. Growth of European population
   4. Role of influencial individuals in Europe /explorers .    2 x 1=2 marks
9. Name the British official who championed the use of indirect rule as a system of colonial  Administration in Nigeria.    (1 mark)
   • Sir Fredrick Lugard  1 x 1= 1  mark
10. State two reasons why European powers convened the Berlin conference IN 1884-1885.      (2 marks) 
    1. To settle colonial disputes
    2. Lay down rules to follow during portion of Africa
    3. To seek European views on slave trade    2 x 1  =2  marks
11. Identify one treaty signed between the British and lewanika of lozi kingdom in the Process of collaboration     (1 mark)
    1. Harry ware treaty
    2. Lochner treaty
    3. Corydon treaty 1 x 1 =1  mark
12. Identify one strategic reason that made Egypt so important to European powers during Scramble and partition.                                    (1 mark)
    • Suez canal   1 x 1 = 1 mark
13. Name the chattered company that administered Zimbabwe during the process of Colonization    (1 mark)
    • British South African company (BSACO)  1 x 1 = 1 mark
14. Give the main reason why pan-African Movement was formed at the beginning of the 20th Century.(1 mark)
    • To unite black people all over the word 1 x 1 = 1 mark
15. Identify two economic benefits enjoyed by members of the Commonwealth of Nations.      (2 marks)
    1. Trade/wide  market to member states.
    2. Financial assistance /Aids/Loans to member.
    3. To promote agriculture through (Commonwealth Agricultural Bureau)  2 x 1 = 1  mark
16. Name one military alliance formed by the super-power during the cold war.                            (1 mark)
    1. North Atlanta Treaty Organization (NATO)
    2. Warsaw pact    1 x 1 = 1 mark
17. Identify one financial institution established by African union to support its activities.              (1 mark)
    1. African development Bank
    2. African investment bank    1 x 1 =  mark

SECTION B (45  MARKS)

18.  
    1. why is East Africa considered the cradle of mankind.            (3 marks)
       1. presence of several archeological sites.
       2. presence of the savanna grassland
       3. presence of seasonal rivers
       4. Tropical climate                                3 x 1 =  marks
    2. Explain six ways how early agriculture impacted on people ways of life.                              (12 marks)
       1. Increase in trading activities.
       2. It led to specialization i.e. handcrafts.
       3. Discovery/development of writing.
       4. Led to settled life/permanent settlements.
       5. Development of urban centers .
       6. Development of transport.   6 x 2 = 12  marks
19.  
    1. Identify three challenges faced by workers in Europe during the industrial Revolution.      (3 marks)
       1. Low payment for work done
       2. Low food ratio.
       3. Working for long hours .
       4. Poor housing.
       5. Lack protective equipment’s.
       6. Employment of children’s.
       7. No compensation\insurance cover.        3 x 1 =3 marks
    2. Explain six factors that promoted scientific revolution in Europe.                             (12 marks)
       1. The rebirth/renaissance .
       2. Government support.
       3. Discovery of printing press.
       4. The failure by religion to answer all questions.
       5. Human suffering and problems necessitated the use of science.
       6. Oversea exploration and the discovery lands stimulated learning.    6 x 2 = 2 marks
20.  
    1. State three internal causes of Nationalism in Ghana.                                          (3 marks)
       1. Unemployment of young educated elite.
       2. High inflation rate.
       3. Selective issuance of trade license to white traders and denying Africans.
       4. The role of educated elites i.e. Nkrumah.
       5. Ex-service men/Soldiers of world wars.
       6. Africans ordered to cut down their cocoa trees since they were spreading diseases for those of  white men.    3 x 1=3 marks
    2. Discuss six problems encountered by African Nationalists in South Africa.          (12 marks)
       1. Some of the leaders were killed /assassinated i.e. Steve Biko.
       2. Arrest /Detention of political leader.
       3. Denied access to mass media.
       4. Some flew /went to exile i.e. Mandela.
       5. Political parties banned.
       6. Movement of political leaders were restricted .
       7. Government employed divide and rule tactics on Africans.     6 x 2= 12  marks
21.  
    1. Identify three municipalities in Senegal where the French policy of assimilation was Successful(3 marks)
       1. Rufisque.
       2. Dakar.
       3. Gorree.
       4. St Louis.     3 x 1 = 3 marks
    2. Explain six reasons for the failure of French system of Government in West Africa.       (12 marks)
       1. Due to deep rooted Africans culture.
       2. French citizen’s feared stiff competition from assimilated Africans hence rejected it.
       3. It proved expensive to assimilate the entire West African states .
       4. Traditional Africans rulers were unwilling to lose their authority over the assimiles.
       5. Muslims in West Africa rejected being converted to Christianity.
       6. French citizens at home feared being outnumbered in their parliament.
       7. Racial Discrimination, Frenchmen did not accept to be equal to Africans who were assimilated.
          6 x 2 = 12 marks

SECTION C: (30  MARKS)

22.  
    1. Give three functions of the lukiiko in the kingdom of Buganda during the pre-colonial  Period. (3 marks)
       1. Make laws in Buganda.
       2. Advice Kabaka on administration.
       3. Direct collection of taxes.
       4. Acted as court of appeal.    3 x 1 = 3 marks
    2. Discuss six factors that led to the growth of the Asante Empire by the 19th century.        (12 marks)
       1. Strong able rulers of the Asante i.e. Osei tutu, Obir, Yeboa, Opuku ware.
       2. Strong standing army for defense.
       3. Trading activities /Participated in Trans- Atlantic trade.
       4. Strategic location of the empire.
       5. Strong agricultural base provided steady food supply.
       6. Golden stool and odwira festival provided unity.
       7. Centralized system of Government under asantehene enhanced growth and prosperity.
          6 x 1 = 12 marks
23.  
    1. Outline three principles of Arusha declaration of 1967.                                     (3 marks)
       1. Avoidance of all forms of Discrimination i.e. sex,religion and class.
       2. Self- reliance on her own resources .
       3. Adoption of Ujamaa policy (socialism).
       4. Nationalization of means of production i.e in the hands of the people. 3 x 1 = 3 marks
    2. Explain six political challenges that have faced democratic republic of Congo since Independence.          (12 marks) 
       1. Political assassination of leaders .
       2. Foreign interference of leaders i.e. her neighbors Uganda, Rwanda and Belgium.
       3. Civil wars among ethnic groups.
       4. Army mutiny/riots.
       5. Ideological differences .
       6. Dictatorship under president mubuto  sese seko.
       7. Session of some provinces during 1960 crisis .
       8. Neo-colonialism-Belgium still control malty-national companies.   6 x 2= 12  marks
24.  
    1. State three difference between the senate and House of representatives.           (3 marks)
       1. The senate has a smaller number 100 while house of representatives has large membership of 436.
       2. Senate has a long period of office 6 years while house of representatives 2 years.
       3. Senators are elected at state while members of house representatives are elected at the constituency.
       4. Senate rules are less rigid while House of Representatives rules are more rigid.
       5. Senate has strict qualifications while house of representatives has easier qualifications.
       6. Senate is more prestigious than House of Representatives.    3 x 1 = 3 marks
    2. Explain six ways in which the conduct of the U.S.A president is checked.             (12 marks)
       1. Congress check power of the president, all his appointments is approved by congress.
       2. Congress approves government expenditure for foreign affairs.
       3. Congress can impeach the president.
       4. The Supreme Court has power to nullify some of his actions.
       5. Public opinion-president may not go against public opinion
       6. Pressure groups
       7. The constitution limits presidential term to two four- year term.
       8. The mass media-presidential actions are monitored by the mass media.      6 x 2= 12  marks