History Paper 1 Questions and Answers - Momaliche Joint Mock Exams 2021/2022

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Instructions to candidates

  1. This paper consists of three sections; A, B and C.
  2. Answer all the questions in section A, three questions from section B and two questions from section C.
  3. Answer to all the questions must be written in the answer booklet provided.
  4. This paper consists of 3 printed pages.
  5. Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all the pages are printed as indicated and that no questions are missing.
  6. Answer all questions in English.

SECTION A [25 MARKS]
Answer all questions in this section.

  1. Identify two areas of studying History and Government. [2 marks]
  2. Give the main source of information on Kenyan communities. [1 mark]
  3. Identify one political reason for the migration of the Oromo. [1 mark]
  4. Apart from Akamba, name two Eastern Bantu communities which settledin Kenya during the pre- colonial period . [2 marks]
  5. Give the main reason for the decline of Gedi during the 15th century. [1 mark]
  6. State the main reason why the local government was established in Kenya during colonial period. [1 mark]
  7. State the constitutional amendment that made Kenya to return to a multi–party state. [1 mark]
  8. Identify the main disadvantage of democracy. [1 mark]
  9. List two national days celebrated in Kenya. [2 marks]
  10. Identify two economic benefits of the Kenya – Uganda railway during the colonial period. [2 marks]
  11. Identify the main voting system used in Kenya during the general elections.[1 mark]
  12. State two functions of the local Native Council in Kenya. [2 marks]
  13. Give one member of AEMO at its inception. [1 marks]
  14. Name the administrative head of the Kenyan parliament. . [1 mark]
  15. Give two contributions of Daniel Arap Moi in the field of education. [2 marks]
  16. Outline two functions of a Returning Officer. [2 marks]
  17. State two ways in which Harambee Spirit promotes national unity in Kenya. [2marks]

    SECTION B [45MARKS]
    Answer any three questions in this section
    .
  18.    
    1. Identify the three Luo groups which migrated into Kenya during the pre–colonial period. [3 marks]
    2. Describe the political organization of the Luo during the pre-colonial period. [12 marks]
  19.    
    1. Give five reasons why Seyyid Said transferred his capital from Muscat to Zanzibar. [5 marks]
    2. Explain five factors that led to the development of plantation agriculture along the coast of East Africa from 1850. [10marks]
  20.    
    1. Mention Five duties of African chiefs during the British indirect rule in Kenya [5 marks]
    2. Explain five problems experienced by Imperial British East African Company.[12marks]
  21.    
    1. Identify three constitutional changes that took place in Kenya between 1954 to 1963. [3 marks]
    2. Explain six consequences of the Mau Mau rebellion on the Kenyan people in the colonial period [12 marks]

      SECTION C [30 MARKS]
      Answer any two questions in this section.
  22.    
    1. Name three features of a good constitution. [3 marks]
    2. Describe the stages through which a bill passes before it becomes a law in the National Assembly of Kenya. [12marks]
  23.    
    1. Give five roles of the senate in Kenya. [5marks]
    2. Explain five functions of the speaker of the national assembly. [10marks]
  24.    
    1. Give the composition of the county assembly. [3 marks]
    2. Explain six challenges facing the Kenya Defence Force. [12 marks]


MARKING SCHEME

SECTION A [25 MARKS]

  1. Identify two areas of studying History and Government. [2 marks]
    1. Political
    2. Social
    3. Economic (first 2x1=2)
  2. Give the main source of information on Kenyan communities. [1 mark]
    Oral tradition. (1x1=1)
  3. Identify one political reason for the migration of the Oromo. [1 mark]
    1. Attack by their neighbuors – Galla/external attacks
    2. Leadership wrangles/ Internal conflicts
    3. Expansion of territories
    4. Fleeing from Menelik II
      (First 1x1=1)
  4. Apart from Akamba, name two Eastern Bantu communities which settledin Kenya during the pre- colonial period . [2 marks]
    1. The Aembu
    2. The Ameru
    3. The Agikuyu
    4. The Mijikenda
    5. Mbeere
    6. Pokomo
    7. Taita
      (First 2x1=2)
  5. Give the main reason for the decline of Gedi during the 15th century.[1mark]
    Drought/ lack of water. (1x1=1)
  6. State the main reason why the local government was established in Kenya during colonial period. [1 mark]
    To link the central government with local communities. (1x1=1)
  7. State the constitutional amendment that made Kenya to return to a multiparty state. [1 mark]
    Repeal of section 2A of the constitution. (1x1=1)
  8. Identify the main disadvantage of democracy. [1 mark]
    It promotes dictatorship by the majority. (1x1=1)
  9. List two national days celebrated in Kenya. [2 marks]
    1. Mashujaa Day
    2. Madaraka Day
    3. Jamuhuri Day (any 2x1=2)
  10. Identify two economic benefits of the Kenya – Uganda railway during the colonial period. [2 marks]
    1. It facilitated the transportation of goods and services.
    2. It led to the development of urban centres.
    3. It facilitated the movement of traders/ promoted trade.
    4. It opened up the interior for economic development e.g plantation agriculture and industry.
    5. It led to creation of employment opportunities.
    6. It led to the development of other forms of transport and communication e.g roads and telecommunication
      (First 2x1=2)
  11. Identify the main voting system used in Kenya during the general elections. [1 mark]
    Secret ballot.(1x1=1)
  12. State two functions of the local Native Council in Kenya. [2 marks]
    1. Ensuring proper restriction of Africans in reserves.
    2. Ensuring ways in which educated Africans would articulate their grievances at the District level.
    3. Providing ways in which government would understand the Africans better.
    4. Encouraging and developing a sense of responsibility. (First 2x1=2)
  13. Give one member of AEMO at its inception. [1 marks]
    1. Daniel Arap Moi
    2. Masinde Muliro
    3. Lawrence Oguda
    4. James Muimi
    5. Tom Mboya
    6. Ronald Ngala
    7. Benard Mate
    8. Oginga Odinga (any 1x1=1)
  14. Name the administrative head of the Kenyan parliament.. [1 mark]
    The Clerk (1x1=1)
  15. Give two contributions of Daniel Arap Moi in the field of education.[2marks]
    1. He introduced the 8-4-4 system of education.
    2. He encouraged participation in Harambees for educational institutions and programmes.
    3. He introduced school feeding programme/ free milk (2x1=2)
  16. Outline two functions of a Returning Officer. [2 marks]
    1. Setting up polling booths in each polling station.
    2. Receiving nomination papers from prospective candidates.
    3. Distributing ballot papers and boxes to all polling stations.
    4. Supervising the voting and counting of votes in the constituency.
    5. Appointing presiding officer in each polling station.
    6. Announcing the results of the elections in the constituency. (2x1=2)
  17. State two ways in which Harambee Spirit promotes national unity in Kenya. [2 marks]
    1. It encourages people to work together.
    2. It promotes cooperation
    3. It promotes equity in the distribution of resources
    4. It enhances interaction of the people
    5. It promotes patriotism (2x1=2)

SECTION B [45MARKS]
Answer ANY three questions in this section.

  1.      
    1. Identify the three Luo groups which migrated into Kenya during the pre colonial period. [3 marks]
      1. joka –Jok
      2. joka – Owiny
      3. Joka – Omolo (3x1=3)
    2. Describe the political organization of the Luo during the pre-colonial period. [12 marks]
      1. The Luo were a decentralized community.
      2. At the lowest level of political structure was the family head referred to as Jaduong‟ which means “the big one”
      3. Several families who traced their origin to a common ancestor formed a clan. Many such clans existed within the Luo community.
      4. Within the clan, there existed a council of elders called Doho.
      5. Members of the Doho or clan council were responsible for settling inter-family disputes.
      6. Below the Doho were lineage councils called buch dhoot that tackled domestic issues.
      7. Beyond the Doho was a grouping of clans called Oganda.
      8. At the Oganda level was a council of elders whose chief elder was called Ruoth.
      9. The council of elders at the Oganda level was known as Buch Piny (the law of the land). (Any 6×2=12 marks)
  2.    
    1. Give five reasons why Seyyid Said transferred his capital from Muscat to Zanzibar. [5 marks]
      1. the people of Zanzibar were loyal and supportive to him.
      2. Zanzibar had a pleasant climate compared to Muscat which was harsh hot and dry
      3. Zanzibar was an island which was easy to defend since enemies could be seen from far.
      4. Zanzibar had good deep harbours in which ships could anchor.
      5. Zanzibar was centrally located at the Coast for trade with Southern and Northern towns.
      6. Zanzibar had fertile soils for growth of cloves, coconut and grains.
      7. Zanzibar had clean and fresh water. (First 5x1=5)
    2. Explain five factors that led to the development of plantation agriculture along the coast of East Africa from 1850. [10marks]
      1. Existence of slave labour.
      2. Existence of fertile soils that favoured farming.
      3. The Coast had suitable climate and abundant rainfall.
      4. There was high demand for agricultural products at the Coast and overseas
      5. Presence of large tracts of land for plantation farming in the main land and the Coast.
      6. Large numbers of Oman settlers who settled in Malindi , Lamu and Mombasa acquired land for crop growing. ( first 5x2=10)
  3.    
    1. Mention Five duties of African chiefs during the British indirect rule in Kenya [5 marks]
      1. Collecting taxes
      2. Recruiting African labourers.
      3. Controlling the brewing and consumption of illicit liquor.
      4. Solving petty desputes involving Africans.
      5. Maintaining law and order in their jurisdiction (5 x1=5)
    2. Explain five problems experienced by Imperial British East African Company. [12 marks]
      1. Scarcity of mineral wealth and profitable export commodities.
      2. Poor transport network.
      3. Lack of proper coordination between the company headquarters in Britain and the officials in Kenya hence delay.
      4. Company officials were corrupt.
      5. Resistance from local communities.
      6. Inadequate funds to carry out its programmes.
      7. Unfavourable climatic conditions/ tropical diseases
      8. Lack of enough personnel.
      9. Rivalry from the Germany East African Company
      10. Language barrier. (First 5x2=10)
  4.    
    1. Identify three constitutional changes that took place in Kenya between 1954 to 1963. [3 marks]
      1. The Lyttleton constitution of 1954 led to the appointment of the first African minister and nomination of other African leaders to the Legco.
      2. In 1957 the first all races elections were held and Africans were elected in 8 constitencies/regions.
      3. The Lennox Boyd constitution gave more seats to Africans from 8 to 14 members.
      4. The first Lancaster House Conference of 1960 gave Africans more seats in Legislative Council from 14 to 33 members.
      5. In 1960 the state of emergency was lifted and Africans were allowed to form countrywide political parties e.g KANU and KADU
      6. The second Lancaster House Conference drew up the independence constitution. Kenya was to become Majimbo state.
      7. In 1961 the first general elections were held and KANU won but refused toform the government until the release of Kenyatta.
      8. On June 1st 1963 Kenya got internal self government with Kenyatta as the first Prime minister
      9. On December 12th 1963 Kenya attained independence. (any 3x1=3)
    2. Explain six consequences of the Mau Mau rebellion on the Kenyan people in the colonial period. [12 marks]
      1. Loss of lives.
      2. Arrest and detention of many people.
      3. Depletion of resources in the colony which drew criticism over British administration of the colony
      4. Lifting the ban of African political parties.
      5. Interference of social and economic aspects of the central Kenya people due to fear on them
      6. Division of the Agikuyu between the loyalists and critics of the colonial government.
      7. Destruction of property like houses and farms.
      8. Increased nationalism in other parts of Africa due to Mau Mau inspiration.
      9. The British became more accommodative to African demands which speeded independence
      10. Displacement of people. (First 6x2=12)

SECTION C [30 MARKS]
Answer any two questions in this section.

  1.    
    1. Name three features of a good constitution. [3 marks]
      1. Clarity- must be clear in its content
      2. Comprehensiveness –must address all components and organs of the government.
      3. Flexibility – must be adaptive to the changing needs of the society
      4. Bill of rights – must guarantee the Bill of rights of the people
      5. Durability – must be lasting without requiring amendments
      6. Amendments – must have clear procedures for amendments. (Any 3x1=3)
    2. Describe the stages through which a bill passes before it becomes a law in the National Assembly of Kenya. [12marks]
      1. First reading– the Bill presented to the national assembly by the mover, no debate takes place during this stage.
      2. Second reading– the Bill is debated upon by members and amendments are incorporated into the bill.
      3. Committee stage–the Bill is discussed in details and amendments made.
      4. Report stage– chairperson of the committee reports the amended bill to the whole house.
      5. Third reading– final debate on the Bill and voting is carried out. If the bill is supported by the majority then it is passed to the next stage.
      6. Presidential assent- it becomes an act of parliament.
      7. Gazetting- it becomes a law
        (First 6x2=12)
  2.    
    1. Give five roles of the senate in Kenya. [5 marks]
      1. Represents and protects the interests of the counties.
      2. Debates and approves Bills concerning the counties.
      3. Determines the allocation of funds between national and county governments.
      4. Considers and determines resolutions to remove president or deputy president from office/governor.
      5. May initiate Bills concerning counties. (5x1=5)
    2. Explain five functions of the speaker of the national assembly. [10 marks]
      1. Is the spokesperson and head of the national assembly.
      2. Presides over the proceedings of the national assembly.
      3. Disciplines errant members of the national assembly.
      4. Represents the national assembly at the official functions outside parliament.
      5. Interprets standing orders to members of national assembly.
      6. Swears in new members of national assembly.
      7. Represents the dignity and authority of the house.
      8. Is the chairperson of the parliamentary service commission.
      9. Receives resignation letters from members of parliament.
      10. Declares parliamentary seat vacant. (First 5x 2=10)
  3.    
    1. Identify three members of the county assembly. [3 marks]
      1. Elected members from wards.
      2. Nominated members of the county assembly
      3. The speaker who is an ex officio member. (3x1=3)
    2. Explain six challenges facing the Kenya Defence Force. [12 marks]
      1. There have been cases of indiscipline such as the abortive coup attempt in 1982.
      2. There have been rampant cases of corruption facing some members of the KDF
      3. Tribalism, regionalism and nepotism have been experienced in the forces.
      4. Lack of adequate funds to equip the forces with good equipments to facilitate their work.
      5. Piracy and militia attacks and raids at the Kenya borders present a major security challenge.
      6. Invasion of Kenya’s territorial waters by foreign fishermen and foreign fishing vessels.
      7. Accusation of violation of human rights.
      8. Inadequate training which affects their operations. (First 6x2 =12)
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