History Paper 1 Questions and Answers - Murang'a County Mocks 2020/2021

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SECTION (25 MARKS): ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

  1. Identify one branch of History. (1mk)
  2. Name one pre-historical sites in Kenya. (1mk)
  3. State one community that belongs to the Southern Cushites. (1mk)
  4. Give two ways in which archeologists identify a pre-historic site. (2mks)
  5. Give two peaceful methods of resolving conflict in Kenya. (2mks)
  6. State two ways through which mission stations promoted the spread of Christianity in Kenya. (2mks)
  7. Name two types of human rights. (2mks)
  8. Give one type of democracy. (1mk)
  9. Identify two Education Commission established in Kenya since independence. (2mks)
  10. Name the document that contains the rights of the child in Kenya. (1mk)
  11. Apart from the Nandi, name two other communities that resisted the establishment of the colonial rule. (2mks)
  12. Give one method used by the British to acquire territories in Kenya. (1mk)
  13. Identify two methods which were used by the colonial administration to attract European settlers in Kenya. (2mks)
  14. State one feature of early political associations that were formed between 1920-1939. (1mk)
  15. Name two political parties which were formed in Kenya between 1960 – 1963. (2mks)
  16. Who is the Administrative head of the Parliamentary Service Commission? (1mk)
  17. State the main voting system used in Kenya during the general elections. (1mk)

SECTION B: (45 MARKS)

  1.  
    1. Name three reasons why Africa is regarded as the cradle of mankind. (3mks)
    2. Explain six effects of Agrarian revolution in Britain. (12mks)
  2.  
    1. State five ways in which the government of Kenya has improved the health of its citizens since independence. (5mks)
    2. Explain five challenges facing the Agricultural sector in Kenya today. (10mks)
  3.  
    1. Outline five problems experienced by political Associations in Kenya up to 1939. (5mks)
    2. Explain the effects of the establishment of independent schools and churches in Kenya during colonial period. (12mks)
  4.  
    1. Give three major problems that Jomo Kenyatta urged people to fight against at independence. (3mks)
    2. Explain sic problems associated with the Moi regime in Kenya. (12mks)

SECTION C

  1.  
    1. Identify three reasons why the government may limit one’s freedom of expression in Kenya. (3mks)
    2. Discuss the features of the constitution of Kenya (2010). (12mks)
  2.  
    1. Identify the organs of National Security. (3mks)
    2. Explain six challenges facing the judiciary. (12mks)
  3.  
    1. Give the composition fo County Assembly in Kenya. (3mks)
    2. Explain six functions of County Government in Kenya. (12mks)


Marking Scheme

SECTION A

  1.  
    • Social
    • Economical
    • Political 1x1 (1mk)
  2.  
    • Koobi for a
    • Kariandusi
    • Hyrax
    • Lokalelel
    • Ntuka
    • Lukenya hill
    • Olorgesaille
    • Panya ya saidi 1x1 (1mk)
  3.  
    • Sanye/Dahalo 1x1 (1mk)
  4.  
    • Look for areas where artifacts have been exposed by tectonic forces.
    • Identify a small part of an early settlement on the surface
    • Excavate areas mentioned in historical document
    • Use their own experience and skills
    • Some artifacts may be exposed during human activities.
  5.  
    • Mediation
    • Negotiation
    • Litigation
    • Arbitration
    • Reconciliation 2x1 (2mks)
  6.  
    • The stations were centres of learning/learners were preached to.
    • They served as health centres/hospitals when the sick were preached to.
    • Missionaries mixed freely with people thus converted them to Christianity.
  7.  
    • Economic
    • Political
    • Social
    • Solidarity 2x1 (2mks)
  8.  
    • Direct democracy
    • Indirect democracy 1x1 (1mk)
  9.  
    • Ominde Commission – 1965
    • Gachathi 1976
    • Mackay 1982
    • Kariithi 1983
    • Kamunge 1988
    • Koech 2002
    • Odhiambo 2010 2x1 (2mks)
  10.  
    • The Children Act of 2001
  11.  
    • Agiriama 
    • Bukusu
    • Somali 2x1 (2mks)
  12.  
    • Military conquest
    • Divide and rule
    • Signing of treaties
    • Diplomacy
    • Treachery 2x1 (2mks)
  13.  
    • Acquisition of land
    • Security
    • Provision of labour
    • Transport and communication
    • Technical assistance
    • Credit facilities. 2x1 (2mks)
  14.  
    • Ethnic based
    • Their demands focused mainly on the welfare of people
    • Led by educated Africans.
  15.  
    • Kenya African Democratic Union (KADU)
    • Kenya African National Unions (KANU)
    • African’s People party (APP) 2x1 (2mks)
  16.  
    • The clerk of the Senate/clerk 1x1 (1mk)
  17.  
    • The secret ballot 1x1 (1mk)

SECTION B (45 MARKS)

  1.  
    1.  
      • There are numerous archaeological sites on the continent where early fossils that resemble human have been found.
      • Savannah grassland provided space for early man to effectively hunt and gather.
      • The tropical climate was suitable for early man, to existence for it was warm throughout the year.
      • There were many all season rivers that provided fresh water and trapping for wild animals.
      • Africa is centrally positioned in the pangea.
      • Africa is highly forested – provided man with habitat.
      • It led to population increase due to increased food production
      • It led to emergency of new social classes such as wealthy landowners and peasants.
      • It led to diversification of agriculture.
      • The British famers abandoned subsistence farming and established large-scale farming under plantation farms.
      • It influenced industrialization in Britain as it provided the required raw materials.
      • It led to improvement of the transport systems in the country.
      • It enhanced research and scientific innovation
    2.  
      • It led to population increase due to increased food production
      • It led to emergency of new social classes such as wealthy landowners and peasants.
      • It led to diversification of agriculture.
      • The British famers abandoned subsistence farming and established large-scale farming under plantation farms.
      • It influenced industrialization in Britain as it provided the required raw materials.
      • It led to improvement of the transport systems in the country.
      • It enhanced research and scientific innovation
  2.  
    1.  
      • It has established the ministry of Health
      • It has established hospitals/clinic/dispensaries.
      • It has encouraged nurses, religious organizations, individuals to provide health services.
      • It has established medical training institutions.
      • It has recognized the use of herbal medicine.
      • It has established national insurance health fund.
      • It has established medical institutions. 5x1 (5mks)
    2.  
      • Poor infrastructure in some parts of the country has led to great loss of farm produce thus reducing earnings of farmers.
      • The unstable prices of agricultural commodities on the local world market has discouraged farmers.
      • Various parts of the country have been hit by drought and famine thus forcing the government to provide relief food.
      • Farmers produce is often destroyed by pests after harvest leading to food shortage.
      • Poor technology/use of traditional methods has established to low yields.
      • Corrupt government officials leading to grabbing of research land.
      • High cost of farm inputs.
      • Shortage of agricultural extension officers.
      • Poor storage facilities.
  3.  
    1.  
      • Arrest and deportation of their leaders
      • Organizations were burned
      • Rivalry and suspicion
      • Lack of funds to promote their activities
      • Leaders lacked organizational skills
      • Denied access to media.
    2.  
      • Incorporation of African culture into the church-African practices e.g. Beating drums.
      • African leadership- Africans took up leadership positions in the schools and churches.
      • Increase of African Elites – more African trained as clergy and other professionals.
      • Spread of Christians – Many Africans converted to Christianity and continued to spread it.
      • Establishment of churches and schools – many Africans churches and schools were established.
      • Rise of nationalism – Africans started fighting for independence.
  4.  
    1.  
      • Poverty
      • Ignorance
      • Disease
    2.  
      • Corruption – There was rampant cases of corruption during Moi era-land.
      • Tribal crashes – Ethnicity and tribalism contributed to tribal crashes.
      • Clamour for pluralism – Kenyans started demanding an end of one party democracy and return of pluralism.
      • Strained relations – Relationship between Kenya and her neighbors were strained e.g Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia.
      • Violation of human rights – his reign was characterized by violation of basic human rights e.g forced of expression.
      • Poverty – There was high poverty levels during Moi regime.
      • HIV/AIDS – the pandemic spread so much during the Moi regime. 6x2 (12mks)

SECTION C  (30MARKS)

  1.  
    1.  
      • If one makes untrue/malicious utterances about another individual/government.
      • If one reveals government secrets.
      • If one incites others against the government.
      • If one talks ill against the president 3x1 (3mks)
    2.  
      • Sovereignty of the people and supremacy of the constitution.
      • Multipartism
      • Citizenship and its entitlement.
      • The Bill of Rights
      • Land and environment
      • Leadership and integrity
      • Representation of the people
      • The legislation
      • The judiciary
      • Execution
      • Devolved government
      • Public service
      • National security
      • Public finance 6x2 (12mks)
  2.   
    1.  
      • National Intelligence Service
      • Kenya Defence Forces
      • National Police Service
    2.  
      • Too much interference from the executive.
      • Corruption in the judiciary has made the public doubt its ability to protect human rights and freedom.
      • There are very few judicial officers in the service.
      • The judiciary lacks adequate finances to cater for its needs.
      • Judicial officers are qualified although there is need for them to take part in continuous legal education and training.
      • Information on judiciary has not been made available to the public.
      • Lack of education on judicial affairs and ignorance on legal rights among the public. 6x2 = (12mks)
  3.  
    1.  
      • Elected members from the ward and nominated members by political parties represented in County Assemblies.
      • Members representing marginalized groups including persons with disabilities and the youths.
      • The speaker who is an Ex-official member. 3x1 (3mks)
    2.  
      • Development and promotion of agriculture.
      • Provision and supervision of health services
      • Environmental management.
      • Provision of recreational facilities development and regulations of trade within the country.
      • Promotion and regulation of education in the pre-primary level, polytechnics and child care levels.
      • Regulation of country public works and services.
      • Promotion and regulations of firefighting and disaster management centres.
      • Putting in place measures to control drug abuse, access to pornography etc in the county
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