History Paper 2 Questions and Answers - Catholic Diocese of Kakamega Mock Exams 2023

Answer all the questions in this section.

1. State two unwritten sources of information on History and Government   (2mks)
2. State two ways in which the Sumerians in Mesopotamic reclaimed land for agriculture    (2mks)
3. Identify one form of picture writing during the early civilization resulting from early Agriculture  (1mk)
4. Name two groups of people that were involved in Trans-Atlantic trade   (2mks)
5. Identify one scientific discovery during the 19th century which contributed to food preservation     (1mk)
6. Give the main method used for transportation of petroleum   (1mk)
7. State one advantage of Horn blowing as a means of communication during the pre-colonial period    (1mk)
8. State two ways through which Africans reacted to European colonization   (2mks)
9. Give the main reason why the European powers held the Berlin conference of 1885    (1mk)
10. Highlight two ways in which economic rivalry between the European powers contributed to the outbreak of the first world war.    (2mks)
11. Give two qualification for one to be assimilated in Senegal    (2mks)
12. State one way in which members of Non-Aligned movement maintained neutrality in the world affairs    (1mk)
13. Give the name given to Germany and her supporters during the first world war.   (1mk)
14. Identify one country in Africa which was created to settle freed shares.
15. State two principles of Arusha Declaration of 1967   (2mks)
16. State two characteristics of Human rights    (2mks)
17. Name the political party that lead Ghana to Independence in 1957      (1mk)

SECTION B (45 MARKS)

18.  
    1. Outline five reasons why hunting of wild animals was mainly a group activity during the stone Age period   (5mks)
    2. Describe Five ways in which the development of upright posture improved the Early mans way of life    (10mks)
19.  
    1. Identify Five ways in which Iron working spread in Africa    (5mks)
    2. Explain Five disadvantages of using Barter trade during Trans-Saharan trade    (10mks)
20.  
    1. Outline Five functions of the ancient in the city of Athens.    (5mks)
    2. Explain FIVE challenges experienced in the city of Johannesburg.     (10mks)
21.  
    1. Outline five contributions made by Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana in promoting Pan-Africanism.    (5mks)
    2. Explain Five effects of direct rule in Zimbabwe   (10mks)

SECTION C (30 MARKS)
ANSWER 2 QUESTION

22.  
    1. Give three levels of Administration among the Shona   (3mks)
    2. Explain six Functions of Lukiiko in Buganda Kingdom during the 19th century   (12mks) 
23.  
    1. State three external Factors which speeded up the growth of African Nationalism    (3mks)
    2. Explain six reforms which were initiated in Tanganyika by Germans under Lord. Rochenburg after the Maji Maji rebellion.    (12mks)
24.  
    1. State three functions of the Assembly of the league of Nations   (3mks)
    2. Describe six achievements of the league of nations   (12mks)

MARKING SCHEME

Answer all the questions in this section.

1. State two unwritten sources of information on History and Government
   
   • Oral traditions
   • Archaeology / Palaeontology
   • Genetics
   • Linguistics
   • Anthropology.
     (2mks)
2. State two ways in which the Sumerians in Mesopotamic reclaimed land for agriculture
   
   • They built dykes along rivers to stop flooding
   • They dug ditches to chain water from swamps \
   • They used canals/buckets to irrigate the land
   • They used shadows to draw water to irrigate the land.
     (2mks)
3. Identify one form of picture writing during the early civilization resulting from early Agriculture
   
   • Hieroglyphics
   • Cuneiform
     (1mk)
4. Name two groups of people that were involved in Trans-Atlantic trade
   
   • The Europeans
   • The Americans
   • The Africans
     (2mks)
5. Identify one scientific discovery during the 19th century which contributed to food preservation 
   
   • Canning
   • Refrigeration
     (1mk)
6. Give the main method used for transportation of petroleum
   
   • Pipeline transport
     (1mk)
7. State one advantage of Horn blowing as a means of communication during the pre-colonial period 
   
   • It was used to send a variety of message along
   • It was used to send message over a long distance
   • It could be used any time.
     (1mk)
8. State two ways through which Africans reacted to European colonization
   
   • Collaboration
   • Resistance
     (2mks)
9. Give the main reason why the European powers held the Berlin conference of 1885
   
   • To discuss how to peacefully share/divide African countries among themselves.
     (1mk)
10. Highlight two ways in which economic rivalry between the European powers contributed to the outbreak
    of the first world war.
    
    • Competition for oversea market caused tension.
    • Competition for sources of raw materials also caused tension
    • Competition for territories to invest their surplus capital
    • Tariff wars among themselves caused suspicion.
      (2mks)
11. Give two qualification for one to be assimilated in Senegal
    
    • Ability to speak French/ read and write French
    • A distinguished record in the civil service
    • The practice of monogamy
    • Should be a Christian
    • Have knowledge of French language
    • Show loyalty to the French government.
      (2mks)
12. State one way in which members of Non-Aligned movement maintained neutrality in the world affairs
    (1mk)
    
    • By not entering into military alliance with other countries.
    • By maintaining independent foreign policies.
    • By maintaining friendly relations with other countries
    • By not involving themselves in the power struggle between communists and capitalists
13. Give the name given to Germany and her supporters during the first world war.
    (1mk)
    
    • Tripple Alliance/central powers
14. Identify one country in Africa which was created to settle freed shares.
    
    • Liberia
    • Siera leone
15. State two principles of Arusha Declaration of 1967
    (2mks)
    
    • Self reliance
    • Ujamaa / socialism policy
    • Nationalisation of the main means of production.
    • Avoidance of all forms of discrimination
16. State two characteristics of Human rights
    
    • They are universal
    • Have limitations
    • They are indivisible
    • They cannot be taken away
    • They may be suspended under special circumstances
      (2mks)
17. Name the political party that lead Ghana to Independence in 1957
    
    • The convention people's party (CPP)   (1mk)

SECTION B (45 MARKS)

18.  
    1. Outline five reasons why hunting of wild animals was mainly a group activity during the stone Age period
       
       • Wild animals are dangerous and could kill them
       • They could surround them easily
       • Spotting/locating the animal was easier
       • To give moral encouragement / team spirit
       • They could catch more animals
       • Less time was taken to catch the animals.
         (5mks)
    2. Describe Five ways in which the development of upright posture improved the Early mans way of life
       
       • The early man was able to move/walk faster
       • Man could use the hands to carry out farming activities
       • Man could use hands to grasp items conveniently.
       • Man could see the impending danger from a distance / escaped from enemies.
       • Man used hands to make tools and weapons
       • Man used hands to perform domestic work.
       • Man used hands to defend himself
         (10mks)
19.  
    1. Identify Five ways in which Iron working spread in Africa
       
       • Trading activities as it was a trade item.
       • Migration of communities
       • Travelers and messengers may have introduced and copied the art from other communities.
       • Through intermarriage
       • Through agriculture
       • Through warfare
       • Through games and sports
         (5mks)
    2. Explain Five disadvantages of using Barter trade during Trans-Saharan trade
       
       • It only occurred where there was double coincidence of wants
       • Some goods were not divisible
       • Lack of common language undermined it
       • It lacked common measures of value
       • Some goods were bulky / difficult to carry
       • Some goods were perishable. /go bad
       • The distance was long and tiresome
         (10mks)
20.  
    1. Outline Five functions of the ancient in the city of Athens.
       
       • It was an educational centre
       • It was a religious centre
       • It was a centre for sports
       • It was a recreational centre Cultural/ art centre
       • Trading/commercial centre
       • Administrational centre.
         (5mks)
    2. Explain FIVE challenges experienced in the city of Johannesburg.
       
       • High unemployment rate among the people led to rise of criminal activities
       • High rate of infection of HIV/AIDS has increased the cost of treatment / loss of life
       • There air/water pollution
       • Inadequate housing which has led to development of slums.
       • Discrimination where Africans are mistreated in work places/mines
       • There existed a huge gap between the wealth Europeans and poor Africans
       • There are inadequate social amenities due to high population.
       • Traffic Jams are rampant due to many vehicles in the town.
       • High crime rate 
         (10mks)
21.  
    1. Outline five contributions made by Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana in promoting Pan-Africanism. 
       
       • Attended pan-African conference in Manchester in 1945
       • Organized pan - African conference in Accra 1958.
       • Inspired African leaders to unite
       • Encouraged the formation of Nationalists movements
       • Supported black civil rights movements in USA
       • Condemned European denomination in Africa
         (5mks)
    2. Explain Five effects of direct rule in Zimbabwe
       
       • Led to land alienation resulting
       • Displacement of Africans
       • African traditional rulers lost their independence/ power.
       • Development of transport network
       • Introduction of Western Education Rise of African Nationalism
       • Spread of Christianity in the country 
       • Increased production of cash crops
       • Development of industries
       • Undermined Africans economy.
       • Africans were subjected to economic exploitation like tax and forced labour.
         (10mks)

SECTION C (30 MARKS)
ANSWER 2 QUESTION

22.  
    1. Give three levels of Administration among the Shona
       (3mks)
       
       • Village 
       • Chiefdom
       • Province
       • Empire
    2. Explain six Functions of Lukiiko in Buganda Kingdom during the 19th century
       (12mks)
       
       • Advised the Kabaka on issues affecting the Kingdom
       • It was the law making body in the kingdom
       • Assisted in General Administration of the kingdom
       • Settled disputes/acted as final court of appeal
       • Directed the collection of taxes
       • Represented peoples concern and needs to Kabaka
23.  
    1. State three external Factors which speeded up the growth of African Nationalism
       
       • Influence of USA
       • Pan-Africanist ideas
       • Rise of labour party in Britain
       • Independence of India and Pakistan.
       • The role played by world war two Leninist-Marxist influence.
       • Pressure from united nations
       • Nationalism in Asia
         (3mks)
    2. Explain six reforms which were initiated in Tanganyika by Germans under Lord. Rochenburg after the Maji Maji rebellion.
       (12mks)
       
       • Abolished extra taxation on Africans
       • Abolished forced labour.
       • Abolished corporal punishment on Africans
       • Abolished communal compulsory cotton growing scheme
       • Africans encouraged to grow cotton for their own benefits
       • Africans were now involved in administration as Akidas and jumbes
       • Improved medical and educational facilities for Africans.
       • Kiswahili became the official language for communication
       • Newspapers that incited settlers were censured
24.  
    1. State three functions of the Assembly of the league of Nations
       
       • Controlled the budget of the organization
       • Admission of new members of the organization
       • Consideration of treaties
       • Supervision of the league of Nations council
       • Amendment of the covenant of the league
       • Appointment of non-permanent members
       • Giving approval to the appointment of the secretary general
       • Appoint judges of international court of justice
         (3mks)
    2. Describe six achievements of the league of nations
       (12mks)
       
       • Provided health services through the establishment of international health organization
       • Championed for the welfare of workers through establishment of international labour organization
       • Assisted the refugees through the refugee commission
       • Settlement disputes between European countries
       • Supervised the mandate territories through the mandate commissions
       • Organized disarmament conference in Europe/controlled private manufacture of arms
       • Controlled trafficking of dangerous drugs and trade in children and women.
       • Helped in economic reconstruction of the European countries/restored financial stability.
       • Promoted international cooperation
       • Achieved in maintaining international peace and security
       • Supervised the repatriation of many prisoners of war from 26 nations.
       • Committee on intellectual co-operation helped states to promote education.
       • Drew up conventions regarding transportation in international roads, rivers and seas.