History Paper 1 Questions and Answers - Catholic Diocese of Kakamega Mock Exams 2023

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

• This paper consists of THREE sections A, B and C.
• Answer all questions in section A, THREE question in section B and TWO questions in section C.

SECTION A

Answer all the questions in this section in the foolscaps provided.

1. Identify two pre-historic sites where the remains of Kenyapithecus were discovered   (2mks)
2. Name the dispersal area of Eastern Bantu   (1mk)
3. Give two ways through which knowledge in marine technology facilitated the coming of early visitors to the East African Coast.   (2mks)
4. What two factors enabled seyyid said to establish plantation agriculture in Zanzibar?   (2mks)
5. State two conditions which one must fulfil to get Kenyan citizenship by registration   (2mks)
6. Give two types of democracy   (2mks).
7. Name one Asian who fought for independence in Kenya  (1mk)
8. State one similarity in the political organization of the Ameru and Abaluhya of Kenya during the 19^th  Century
9. Give the main reason why Kenya African Democratic Union was formed.   (1mk)
10. Give two features of a good constitution   (2mks)
11. Name the education commission which recommended the introduction of the 8-4-4 system of education in Kenya
    (1 mk)
12. Identify the main reason why suspected criminals are tried in a court of law.    (1mk)
13. Who appoints principal secretaries in Kenya?
14. State one occasion when the president attends the National Assembly.   (1mk)
15. Identify the body in charge of tax collection in Kenya.   (1mk)
16. Mention two main organs of county government      (2mks)
17. Give two main ways in which the government of Kenya spends its revenue   (2mks)

SECTION B (45MARKS)
ANSWER THREE QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION.

18.  
    1. Give five reasons why the Abagussi migrated from their original homeland    (5mks)
    2. Describe five aspects of the social organization of the Maasai during the pre-colonial period (10mks)
19.  
    1. Identify five factors that led to use growth of town along East African Coast   (5mks)
    2. Describe five aspects of the way of life of coastal city states in the 19^th century.   (10mks)
20.  
    1. State five problems faced by Nationalists in Kenya during the struggle for independence.  (5mks)
    2. Explain five factors which hastened the achievement of independence in Kenya between 1945 and 1963  (10mks)
21.  
    1. Outline three challenges experienced by the Kenya government after independence (3mks)
    2. Explain six ways through which the government has encouraged the presentation of African cultural  (12mks)

SECTION C 30 MARKS

ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION.

22.  
    1. Identify three ways in which conflict can be prevented in Kenya   (3mks)
    2. Explain six factors that promote National Unity in Kenya  (12mks)
23.  
    1. Identify three functions of the Attorney General of Kenya    (3mks)  
    2. Describe the stages through which a Bill passes before it becomes law in Kenya.
24.  
    1. State three objectives of devolved government of Kenya   (12mks)
    2. Explain six functions of the county Government in Kenya   (12mks)

MARKING SCHEME

Answer all the questions in this section in the foolscaps provided.

1. Identify two pre-historic sites where the remains of Kenyapithecus were discovered
   
   1. Fort Ternan
   2. Lake Turkana Basin
   3. The Samburu Hills.
   4.  Around Lake Baringo
      (2mks)
2. Name the dispersal area of Eastern Bantu
   
   1. Shungwaya Hills
      (1mk)
3. Give two ways through which knowledge in marine technology facilitated the coming of early visitors to the East African Coast.
   
   1. It enabled them to use the compass to sail
   2. It facilitated the construction / sailing of boats
   3. It enabled them to develop/apply the skills of map reading.
      (2mks)
4. What two factors enabled seyyid said to establish plantation agriculture in Zanzibar?
   i). Zanzibar had favourable climate for clove growing/ rainfall.
   ii). Zanzibar had fertile soils.
   iii). Zanzibar had labour
   iv). Zanzibar had a deep habour which would promote trade in agricultural products. v). Availability of labour
   (Any 2x1=2mks)
   (2mks)
5. State two conditions which one must fulfil to get Kenyan citizenship by registration
   
   1. One must lawfully reside in Kenya continuously for atleast seven years consecutively.
   2. A child who is not a citizen must be adopted by a Kenyan citizen.
   3. A person must be married to a Kenyan citizen for at least seven years
      (Any 2x1=2mks)
6. Give two types of democracy
   
   1. Direct/pure democracy
   2. Indirect/representative
   3. Constitutional / liberal
      (2mks).
7. Name one Asian who fought for independence in Kenya
   
   1. A.M Javanjee
   2. Pio Gama Pinto
   3. M.A.Desai
   4. Makiat singh
      (1mk)
      (Any 1x1= 1mk)
8. State one similarity in the political organization of the Ameru and Abaluhya of Kenya during the 19th Century
   
   1. The clan formed the basic political unit
   2. Leadership was by council of elders/decentralized system of government.
   3. Both had age-set systems.
   4. The council of elders settled disputes
   5. They had warriors/soldiers who defended their communities.
      (1mk)
      (Any 1x1=1mk) 
9. Give the main reason why Kenya African Democratic Union was formed.
   1. To fight/ cater for the rights of minority groups.
      (1mk)
10. Give two features of a good constitution
    
    1. Definite ie must define its content clearly
    2. Comprehensive
    3. Durable
    4. Elastics / adaptable / flexible.
    5. Able to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of the citizens.
       (2mks)
       (Any 2x12mks)
11. Name the education commission which recommended the introduction of the 8-4-4 system of education in Kenya
    
    1. Mackay Commission of 1981
       (1mk)
12. Identify the main reason why suspected criminals are tried in a court of law.
    (1mk)
    
    1. To allow suspected criminals the right to free and fair trial/ be proved guilty or not.
13. Who appoints principal secretaries in Kenya?
    (1mk)
    
    1. The president with the approval of the National Assembly.
14. State one occasion when the president attends the National Assembly.
    (2mks)
    
    1. Opening of each newly elected parliament
    2. During delivering of the state of the Nation Address.
15. Identify the body in charge of tax collection in Kenya.
    (1mk)
    
    1. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
16. Mention two main organs of county government
    (2mks)
    
    1. County Assembly
    2. County Executive Committee
17. Give two main ways in which the government of Kenya spends its revenue
    (2mks)
    
    1. Capital expenditure
    2. Recurrent expenditure

SECTION B (45MARKS)
ANSWER THREE QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION.

18.  
    1. Give five reasons why the Abagussi migrated from their original homeland
       (5mks).
       
       • Population pressure
       • Drought/famine /Natural calamities
       • External attacks
       • Internal fights/wrangles/feuds
       • Outbreak of diseases/ pests and diseases
       • Spirit of adventure
       • To search for fertile land for cultivation
         (5x1=5mks)
    2. Describe five aspects of the social organization of the Maasai during the pre-colonial period (10mks)
       
       • The lowest social unit was the family which comprised of the father, his wife/wives and children.
       • Several related families formed a clan.
       • They were organized into age-grouped/age-sets which were made up to people who were circumcised at the same period.
       • There was a warrior class whose duty was to defend the community / conduct raids.
       •  The Maasai believed in the existence of a supreme God, Enkai who was the creator of the universe.
       • There was a religious leader Oloibon who mediated between the community and God..
       • They offered sacrifices to God in special places/ celebrated the Eunoto ceremony.
       • They believed in the existence of ancestral spirits whom they revered
       • They initiated boys and girls
       • They had several religious leaders like diviners
       • They had several ceremonies
         (5x2=10mks)
19.  
    1. Identify five factors that led to use growth of town along East African Coast
       (5mks)
       
       • The coming and Establishment of settlements along the coast of Kenya by Early visitors Development of the Indian Ocean Trade
       • Some towns were established on Island / security
       • Existence of deep, natural harbours
       • Climatic conditions were favourable
       • Increase in population due to intermarriages
       • Settlement of Muslim refugees from Arabia
       • The coastal people were friendly
       • Effective administration by the rulers of the towns enabled them to expand
         (5x1=5mks)
    2. Describe five aspects of the way of life of coastal city states in the 19th century.
       • Each town had a leader called Sultan or Sheikh.
       • They were governed using Islamic laws/Sharia laws
       • People developed and spoke the Kiswahili language as the official language Women wear Buibui and Men put on Kanzu
       • Main religion practiced was Islam.
       • People adopted Arabic and Persian architectural designs
       • They ate oriental foods (if from South East Asian countries)
       • They carried out trade with Europeans and with communities in the interior of Kenya.
       • They practiced mixed farming / or grew bananas, cashew huts and kept animals.
       • They carried out fishing
       • Education was provided in "Madrasa"
         (10mks)
         (5x2= 10mks)
20.  
    1. State five problems faced by Nationalists in Kenya during the struggle for independence
       (5mks)
       (5x1=5mks)
       
       • Arrest and detention of Nationalists
       • Disagreements among leaders
       • Inadequate finance
       • Banning of political associations
       • Restriction of political activities
       • Lack of political awareness among the public
       • Denial of mass media access to the public
       • Lack of co-operation among communities.
    2. Explain five factors which hastened the achievement of independence in Kenya between 1945 and 1963
       
       • The return of the ex-servicemen from the 2nd W.W
       • Change of government from the conservative to labour party in Britain
       • Establishment of political; parties by African to the Legco
       • Trade unions which mobilized workers to fight for their rights.
       • Return of Jomo Kenyatta from united kingdom in 1946
       • Attainment of Independence by India and Ghana
       • Formation of UNO which pressurized the European countries to decolonize.
       • Independent schools and churches created political awareness
         (10mks)
         (5x2= 10mks)
21.  
    1. Outline three challenges experienced by the Kenya government after independence (3mks)
       
       • Ignorance
       • Diseases
       • Poverty
       • Poor infrastructure
       • Tribalism
       • Corruption
       • Political instability
         (3x1=3mks)
    2. Explain six ways through which the government has encouraged the presentation of African cultural
       (12mks)
       
       • Establishment of Ministry of culture to promote Kenyan cultural diversity.
       • Government incorporated some aspects of cultural studies in the curriculum e.g Music,Drama and Craft.
       • Government has promoted cultural festivals in country e.g Lamu cultural festivals.
       • Government has established special institution which preserve cultural heritage of different communities e.g National Museum of Kenya.
       • Established Kenya National threatre to promote theatrical performances.
       • Government has set up a department of culture to assist to exhibit their works in pointing and sculpture.
       • Establishment of the permanent presidential commission on Music to promote Kenyan's rich folk Music and dance.

SECTION C 30 MARKS
ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION.

22.  
    1. Identify three ways in which conflict can be prevented in Kenya
       (3mks)
       
       • Good leadership/governance
       • Respecting other people's rights and freedom
       • Having a good constitution
       • Free and fair distribution of resources.
       • Maintenance of law and order.
       • Respect of peoples culture/ religion
    2. Explain six factors that promote National Unity in Kenya
       (12mks)
       
       • Constitution guarantees equality of Kenyans before the law.
       • Education i.e Common Curriculum and National examination in schools
       • National language, Kiswahili enables citizens to interact
       • Presidency-one president who protects and Represents people without bias,
       • National Activities - national holiday Games and sport, Agricultural shows etc.
       • Symbols of National unity e.g National flag, Anthem, National seal.
       • Equal distribution of resources/ Employment opportunities.
       • Mass media
       • One government
23.  
    1. Identify three functions of the Attorney General of Kenya Principal legal adviser to the National government
       (3mks)
       
       • He/She represents the National government in court or in any other legal proceedings
       • Performs any other functions conferred on the office by then an act of parliament or by the president.
       • Has authority, with the leave of the court, to appear as a friend of the court in any civil proceedings.
       • Drafts government bills
       • He/She promotes, protects & upholds the rule of law and defends public interest.
    2. Describe the stages through which a Bill passes before it becomes law in Kenya.
       
       1. Drafting of the bill in the Attorney Generals chamber or the cabinet secretary under whose portfolio the bills falls.
       2. 1ST reading, Bill is introduced into parliament. No debate or outing takes place.
       3. 2nd reading, After seven days the bill is read again and a debate is initiated on it.
       4. Committee stage, a small group of members or a committee of the whole House Scrutinizes and analyzes the Bill and incorporates recommendations from the second reading.
       5. Report stage: Chairman of the committee reports on behalf of the committee and members confirm whether or not their proposals have be considered third reading: Final vote is taken.
       6. Presidential assent: President assents to the bill within 14 days.
       7. Within 7 days, the Bill is published in the official Gazette as an act of parliament.
24.  
    1. State three objectives of devolved government of Kenya
       (3mks)
       
       1. To promote democratic and accountable exercise of power
       2. To faster national unity by recognizing diversity
       3. To recognize the rights of the communities to manage their own affairs and to further theirdevelopment.
       4. To protect the rights and interests of minorities and marginalized groups.
       5. To ensure equitable sharing of national and local resources throughout Kenya.
       6. To give powers of self-governance to the people
       7. Have checks and balances and separation of power.
       8. Have decentralization of state organs.
       9. Promote social and economic development.
    2. Explain six functions of the county Government in Kenya
       (12mks)
       (Any 6x2= 12mks)
       
       1. Development of agriculture in the areas of crop production and animal husbandry.
       2. Development of fisheries through regulation of fishing and fishing activities and promotion of fish farming.
       3. Provision of health services through construction of county health facilities etc.
       4. Promotion of public health through provision of refuse removal, refuse dumps etc.
       5. Environmental management through control of air, water and noise pollution.
       6. Provision of recreational facilities such as stadia, county parks and beaches, social halls etc.
       7. Regulation of cultural activities through licensing of betting casinos, cinemas, video shows etc
       8. Regulation and development of trading activities through provision of licenses, markets and trade fairs.
       9. Management and development of county transport through construction of county roads, street lighting, traffic and parking etc.
       10. Provision and management of pre-primary education, vocational education, polytechnics, home craft centres and child care centres.