History Paper 2 Questions and Answers - Samia Joint Mock Examination 2021/2022

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Write Your Name And Index Number
This Paper Consists of Three Sections A, B And C
Answer All Questions In Section A, Three Questions from Section B, And Two from Section C.

Section A 25 marks

Give the relationship between history and government 1mk
Name two types of dwelling used by early man during the early stone age period 2mks
Name two theories explaining the origin of agriculture 2mks
Name two ways in which Africans participated in the trans-Atlantic trade 2mks
Highlight two disadvantages of animal transport 2mks
Give one early form of material used in writing messages 1mk
Give two energy sources during the industrial revolution 2mks
Give the main factor that led to the decline of meroe 1mk
Outline two ways in which the acquisition of fire earns enabled the kingdom of Buganda to expand during the pre-colonial period
State one way through which the Europeans maintained peace among themselves during the partition of Africa 1mk
Identify two benefits enjoyed by the assimilated Africans in Senegal 2mks
Give one political reform introduced by Fredrick De Klerk that led to majority rule in south Africa 1mk
Highlight one way in which economic rivalries between European powers contributed to the outbreak of the first world war 1mk
Name two founder members of Non-Aligned movement 2mks
Give one financial institution established by the African union 1mk
Identify one principle of Arusha declaration of 1967 1mk
Name one house of parliament in India 1mk

Section B (45 marks)
1. State five ways in which the discovery of five by early man improved his way of living 5mks
2. Explain five challenges faced by early humans in hunting and gathering activities 10mks
1. Identify five traditional forms of communication 5mks
2. Explain five positive effects of telecommunication 10mks
1. State five methods which were used by the Europeans to acquire colonies in Africa 5mks
2. Explain five consequences of the Lewanika collaboration with the British 10mks
1. Give five ways used by nationalists in Ghana to fight for independence 5mks
2. Explain five differences between the use of British indirect rule and French assimilation policy 10mks
  
  Section C 30 marks
1. State three factors that led to the growth of Asante kingdom 3mks
2. Describe three social organization of the Shona 12mks
1. State the ways through which united nations promotes good governance 3mks
2. Explain six challenges facing the Common Market for East Africa (COMESA)12mks
1. State three functions of the house of Lords in Britain 3mks
2. Explain six powers of the president in India 12mks

MARKING SCHEME

Give the relationship between history and government 2mks
History is the study of man’s past activities while government is the study of how people are governed.
Name two types of dwellings used by the early man during the early stone age period 2mks
- Canes
- Forests
- Roul shelders
- Tree tops
Theories explaining the origin of agriculture 2mks
- One areal diffusion theory
- Independent development theory.
State two ways in which Africans participated in the trans-Atlantic trade 2mks
- They marched the slaves to the coast
- They acted as middle men
- They raided slaves
- They transported trade items
Disadvantages of animal transport 2mks
- Animals may be attacked by wild animals
- They carried smaller loads compared to motor vehicles
- It is slow and tedious mode of transport
- Pack animals could be stubborn when tired or healthy loaded
- The animals can only cover a limited distance
- Rajya Sabha/council of states
Give one early forms of material used in writing messages 1mk
- Scrolls
- Parchments
- Stone tablets
Give two energy sources during the industrial revolution 2mks
- Coal
- Oil
- Steam
- Electricity
Give the main factor that led to the decline of meroe 1mk
Decline in forest that could be used to smell iron
Outline two ways in which the acquisition of fire earns enabled the kingdom of Buganda to expand during the pre-colonial period 2mks
- They were used to conquer neighboring communities
- They were used to defend the kingdom
State one way through which the Europeans maintained peace among themselves during the partition of Africa 1mk
- Signing treaties
- Organized Berlin conference
Identify two benefits enjoyed by the assimilated Africans in Senegal 2mks
- They were allowed to vote
- They were allowed to vie for a post in French parliament
- They were excepted from forces labour
- They were allowed to become French citizens
- They were allowed to move freely in French empire
- They were employed in the French civil service /enjoyed the services of French judiciary system.
Give one political reform introduced by Fredrick De Klerk that led to majority rule in south Africa 1mk
- He released all political prisoners
- He repealed a partheid laws
- He allowed Africans to join political parties
Highlight one way in which economic rivalries between Europeans powers contributed to the outbreak of the first world war 1mk
- Competition for overseas market caused tension
- Competition for sources of raw materials fueled tension
- Tarrifs woes amongst themselves caused tension
- Competition for areas to invest surplus capital led to tension
Name two founder members of Non-Aligned movement 2mks
- Marshall tito of Yugostajia
- Gamel Aboel Nasser of Egypt
- Jawaharlal Nehra of India
- Dr. Ahmed surkanao of Indonesia
- Choe En-Lai of China
Give one financial institution established by the African union 1mk
- African monetary fund
- African central bank
- African investment bank
Identify one principle of Arusha declaration of 1967 1mk
- Self reliance
- Socialism
- Equality
- Nationalization
Name one house of parliament in India 1mk
- Lok Sabha ( House of the people)
- Raja Sabha ( council of state)

Section B (45 marks)

1. State five ways in which the discovery of fire by early man improved his way of living 5mks
  - It provided light at night
  - It enabled man to cook/roast food
  - It was used for hunting and gathering as bush fires pushed animals to confined areas
  - It was used to harden the tips of tools
  - It was used as means of communications
  - It was used to clear bushes to facilitate settlement
  - It was used to scare away wild animals/protection
  - It was used to extract poison from plants
  - Fire enabled man to harden pottery which was used for storage, cooking or trade
  - Early man preserved food by drying it over the fire.
2. Explain five challenges faced by early humans in hunting and gathering activities 10mks
  - Attacks /injuries by wild animals discouraged them as it post threats to their lives
  - Scarcity of animals fruits in some cases denied them vegal or supply of food
  - Unfavourable weather conditions made it difficult to carry out their activities
  - Locating animals /fruits was difficult as it involves covering a wider areas
  - It was time consuming since it involves chasing of animals
  - Many people were required for the success of the activities
  - It was tedious as wild animals ran faster than human beings
  - Poisonous fruits roots could be gathered leading to lose of life
  - Stiff competition with wild animals / human beings for food.
1. Identify five traditional forms of communication 5mks
  - drum beating
  - horn blowing
  - fire and smoke signals
  - use of messengers
  - use of gestures
  - use of whistlers
  - use of screams and cries
  - use of flags
2. Explain five positive effects of telecommunication 10mks
  - Enables storage of information for future use
  - Generates revenue to the government for other development
  - Creates employment opportunities enabling people to improve their living standards
  - Promotes education through radio, television and iternet
  - Enhances security as crime could be easily detected using various telecommunication service
  - Promotes the spread of ideas by use of radio, television and internet
  - Has promoted space exploration through use of satellites
  - Promotes entertainment to the people
  - Promotes trade through e-commerce
  - Enhanced weather forecasting through use of satellites
  - Enhance reality as live pictures are transmitted to the viewers
  - Promotes accessibility to remote areas the use of cell phones
  - Enhances faster transmission of information hence save time
  - Promotes cultural exchange hence enhancing understanding between nations
  - Promotes water/air transport through the use of telecommunication from devices that
1. State five methods which were used by the Europeans to acquire colonies in Africa 5mks
  - Military conquest/ use of force
  - Living Africans with Europeans goods
  - Use of chartered companies
  - Signing of treaties/collaboration diplomacy
  - Divide and rule
2. Explain five consequences of the Lewanika collaboration with the British 10mks
  - They lost their independence to the British
  - Lewanika powers were reduced
  - Led to introduction of western education in Barotshaland and chief
  - They got protection against her enemies
  - Lozi people were forced t provide labour on the settler farms
  - Their land was inherited
  - Lewanika received payment of $2000 yearly
  - The lozi people forced to pay taxes to the civil service
  - The British company took over the control of Barotsheland
1. Give five ways used by nationalists in Ghana to fight for independence 5mks
  - They formed political parties
  - They used boycotts demonstration/strikes /go-slows
  - They used international forum
  - They used newspapers to articulate their grievances
  - They composed songs/poems to attack colonialists
  - They organized political rallies to mobilize mass support
2. Explain five differences between the use of British indirect rule and French assimilation policy 10mks
  - The British used traditional rulers as chiefs while the French appointed assimilated Africans to become chiefs
  - Africans traditional rulers under British rule retained most of their powers whereas chiefs under French rule has limited powers
  - Assimilated Africans in French colonies became full French citizens while in the British colonies educated Africans remained colonial subjects
  - British colonies were administered as separate territories while French colonies were administered as province of France
  - British indirect rule preserved African cultures while assimilated undermined African cultures
  - Laws used to govern French colonies were made in the chamber of deputies in France while laws governing the British colonies were made in the legislative council
  - Most French administration were represented in the French chambers of deputies while in British colonies laws were made by the colonial legislative assemblies
  - Africans in French colonies were military officers while the British administrators were both professionals and non-professionals

Section C 30 marks

1. State three factors that led to the growth of Asante kingdom 3mks
  - Peace and unity brought by the golden stool and the odwiva festival
  - Several cities/small states that developed around Kumasi that supported each other
  - The empire had a strong agricultural vase that provided enough food
  - A large and efficient army equipped with modern weapons acquired through trade with Europeans
  - A lot of wealth derived from the trans-atlantic trade
  - Cemtralized political systems under asante
  - The empire had able rulers such as Oser Tutu, Opuku Ware
  - Disintegration of the Denkyira Kingdom enabled the Asante to assert their independence
  - The kingdom was centrally geographical well placed /situated.
2. Describe three social organization of the Shona 12mks
  - The Shona was organized into clans
  - They believed in a supreme creator Mwari, but also worshipped many gods
  - There were family clan and ancestral spirit
  - The emperor was considered seme-divine
  - They practiced polygamy
  - They had medicine men who treated the sick (Nganga)
  - They had a tattoo marks and elaborated hairstyles
1. State three ways through which united nations promotes good governance 3mks
  - By sending observers to monitor elections
  - Provides financial and logistical assistance to countries during national elections
  - Helped countries to attain independence and establish democratic government
  - Send peace keeping forces to war form countries
  - Ensures representation of members in the general assembly
  - Arbitrates disputes between countries and other warring groups
  - Monitors and condemns violation of human rights
2. Explain six challenges facing the Common Market for East Africa (COMESA) 12mks
  - Divided interests among the members states
  - Personality differenced among leaders
  - Boundary conflicts undermined their activities
  - Political instability among the member states /civil wars
  - Poor transport and communication network
  - Withdrawal of member states
  - Nationalism among the member states
  - Failure of some member states to harmonize tarrifs has undermined free flow of goods thus limiting the market
  - Internal calamities such as floods, drought leading to massive food shortage
  - Quarrels over trading rights among member such as Egypt and Kenya
1. State three functions of the house of Lords in Britain 3mks
  - Sitting as a court of appeal for criminal cases
  - Questioning ministers about activities of the government and staging debates on general issues
  - Facilitating the lower house (House of commons) in the process of law making or legislation
  - Holding bills from lower house long enough to seek public appeal that the lower house has no time address
2. Explain six powers of the president in India 12mks
  - Powers to dissolve parliament
  - Powers to assent or vote a bill
  - Powers to declare state of emergency
  - He/she is the major symbol of unity
  - Powers to appoint state governors and supreme court judges
  - Powers to appoint prime minister on the advice of the parliament
  - Powers to be the commissioner –in-chief of the armed forces