SECTION A (25MARKS)
Answer ALL the questions in this section.
- Name two types of written materials used by historians as a source of history and Government. (2mks)
- Identify one artifact that is likely to be found in an archaeological site. (1mk)
- Name the main method that was used to plant cereal crops when early agriculture began. (1mk)
- Identify two advantages of barter as a method of exchange of goods during the Trans-Atlantic Trade. (2mks)
- State one result of the invention of the wheel in Mesopotamia. (1mk)
- State two advantages of horn blowing as a means of communication during the pre-colonial period. (2mks)
- Give two inventions that improved textile industry in Britain in the 18th (2mks)
- Identify the main factor that led to the growth of Meroe. (1mk)
- State two functions of the Saza chiefs among the Buganda in the 19th (2mks)
- State one social reason for the coming of Europeans to Africa in the 19th (1mk)
- Identify two European activities in Africa during the 19th (2mk)
- Give one method used by the French to administer their colonies in Africa. (1mk)
- State two roles played by Kwame Nkurumah in the Struggle for independence in Ghana. (2mks)
- Identify one weapon used during the cold war. (1mk)
- Name two permanent members of the United Nations who are non-Europeans. (2mks)
- Give the main reason why Pan African Movement was formed at the beginning of 20th (1mk)
- Name one type of elections held for the house of common in Britain. (1mk)
SECTION B: (45MARKS}
Answer any THREE questions from this section.
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- Give reasons why hunting and gathering was a group activity during Stone Age-period. (5mks)
- Describe five ways in which the development of upright posture improved the early man’s way of life. (12mks)
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- State five factors that contributed to the development of the Trans-Atlantic Trade. (5mks)
- Explain five negative effects of the Trans-Atlantic Trade on African Communities. (10mks)
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- Give five benefits of the development of railway transport in Europe during the late 19th (5mks)
- Explain five disadvantages of using air transport. (10mks)
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- Give three factors that enabled Europeans powers to colonize Africa in the late 19th Century .(3mks)
- Explain six political impacts of Scramble and partition of Africa. (12mks)
SECTION C: (30MARKS)
Answer any TWO questions from this section
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- Give three economic organization of the Buganda Kingdom during the pre-colonial period. (3mks)
- Describe the social organization of the Buganda Kingdom during the pre-colonial period. (12mks)
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- State three roles played by United States of America in ending the Second World War. (3mks)
- Explain six reasons why the Central Powers were defeated in the First World War (12mks)
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- Identify three ways through which United Nations promote peace in the world. (3mks)
- Explain six functions of the General Assembly of the United Nations. (12mks)

MARKING SCHEME
SECTION A(25mks)
- Name two types of written materials used by historians as source of history and government.(2mks)
-Books/charts/maps/scrolls/painting/clay labels/stone tablets.
-Diaries/biographies.
-Journals/periodicals.
-Official government records. - Identify one artifact that is likely to be found in an archaeological site.(imk)
-Tools
-Weapons
-Pottery
-Ornaments
-Garments
-Coins - Name the main method that was used to plant cereal crops when early agriculture began.(1mk)
-Broadcasting method. - Identify two advantages of barter as method of exchange of goods during the Trans-Atlantic trade. (2mks)
-It facilitated trade between communities.
-It enabled people to acquire the commodities that they needed.
-It enable some people to determine the value of their commodities. - State one result of the invention of the wheel in Mesopotamia.(1mk)
-It led to making high quality pots from clay.
-It was used to move war chariots.
-It was used to move carts carrying agricultural produce.
-It led to development of roads. - State two advantages of horn blowing as a means of communication during pre-colonial period.(2mks)
-It was used to send a variety of messages.
-It was used to send message over a long distance.
-It could be used at any time. - Give two inventions that improved textile industry in Britain in the 18th century.(2mks)
-The flying shuttle of john kay
-Water frame of Richard
-Spinning jenny of James Hargreaves
-Spinning mule of Samuel Crompton
-Cylindrical calico printing machine of Thomas bell
-System power 100m of Edmund cartoright
-The cotton gin of elli witney - Identify the main factor that led to the growth of Meroe.(1mk)
-Existence of iron ore - State two functions of saza chiefs among the Buganda in the 19th centuary.(2mks)
-To maintain law and order.
-To collect taxes
-They recruit men for military services
-They settled/tried cases in court
-They were members of the Lukiiko/Adviced the king/kabaka - State one social reason for the coming of Europeans to Africa in the 19th century.(1mk)
-The missionaries wanted to spread Christianity
-The European powers wanted to find homes for the excess populations
-The desire to civilize Africans/spread western culture
-To stop slave trade which was inhuman - Identify two Europeans Activities in Africa during the 19th centuary(2mks)
-Trading/legitimate trade
-spreading Christianity
-exploring
-establishing settlements
-establishing colonial rule/colonization
-establishing health facilities
-establishing agricultural activities
-mining
-stopping slave trade and slavery - Give one method used by French to administer their colonies in Africa(1mk)
-assimilation
-association - State two roles played by kwame nkurumah in the struggle for independence in Ghana(2mks)
-he formed a political party,the convention peoples party(CPP ) which fought for independence of gold coast.
-He wrote newspaper,the accra evening news which articulated the demands of the people in Ghana
-He held rallies in which he mobilized the Ghanian people towards the struggle for independence
-He organized industrial boycotts
-his arrest and detention in 1950 turned international attention to the plight of Africans in Ghana
-he attended international conferences where he highlighted the causes of the gold coast independence.
-he attended constitutional negotiations which led to ghanas independence. - Identify one weapon used during the cold war.(1mk)
-War of words/propaganda
-Economic sanctions
-millitary assistance
-Financial/technical aid - Name two permanent members of united nations who are non-Europeans(2mks)
-china
-USA - Give the main reason why pan-africa movement was formed at the beginning of 20th centuary.(1mk)
-To unite people of African decent - Name one type of elections held for the house of common in Britain(1mk)
-General election
-By-election
SECTION B(45 MARKS) -
- Give five reasons why hunting and gathering was a group activity during the stone age period(5mks)
-Wild animals are dangerous/could kill people
-They could surround the animals helping them to have more food by killing the animals
-Spotting/locating the animals was easier
-Less time was taken to catch the animals /less tiresome
-To give moral encouragement/team spirit
-They could catch more animals - Describe five ways in which the development of upright posture improved the early mans way of life(10mks)
-Early man was able to move/walk/run faster with long strides.
-They could use the hands to grasp items conveniently.
-Man could spot/sight the animals/fruits which he used to hunt/gather from a distance.
-They could see impending danger from distance and take appropriate measures.
-Man used hand s to make tools/weapons which were used for different purpose.
-Man used hands to defend/attack enemies.
-Man used to perform/carry out domestic chores/carry young ones.
-Man used the hands to reach for fruits high above.
- Give five reasons why hunting and gathering was a group activity during the stone age period(5mks)
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- State five factors that contributed to the development of Trans-atlantic trade(5mks)
-Availability of trade items.
-Demands for slaves in new world
-availability of sailing ships
-availability of fire arms
-existence of trade routes/links - Explain five negative effects of trans-atlantic trade on Africa communities(10mks)
-there was increased instability/conflicts among communities as traders raided for slaves.
-traditional industries declined as Africans acquired a taste of European goods.
-there was increased suffering among families as their loved ones were sold to slavery.
-some kingdoms declined due to continuous attacks from their neighboring in search of trading items.
-there was destruction of property as communities raided each other for trade items.
-it contributed to decline of trans-saharan trade as Many people found it less profitable.
-there was decline in agricultural production as the able bodied people were taken away as slaves
-there was serious depopulations in west and part of central Africa due to slave trade.
-trade exposed west Africa to new deseases.
-there were fears and insecurity due to frequent raids as African settlement
- State five factors that contributed to the development of Trans-atlantic trade(5mks)
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- Give five benefits of the development of railway transport in Europe during the late 19th century(5mks)
-goods could be transported with ease
-enable trade to expand
-led to development of urban central towns
-it promoted industrialization
-it created movement of people
-it was a source of government revenue
-it led to exploitation of natural resources e.g mining,fishing,forestry e.t.c - Explain five disadvantages of air transport (10mks)
-it is expensive to procure/maintain an aircraft.
-construction of airstrips requires a lot of resources-the aircraft can only land and take off in specific /designated areas thus inconveniencing the users
-aircrafts cannot carry bulky goods as compared to other means of transport
-air transport can only be used by the well to do members of the society thus making it inaccessible to many/expensive
-its operation are affected by unfavorable weather conditions .
-crafts emit gases which contribute to the pollution of the atmosphere.
-travelling by air has facilitated international terrorism/drug trafficking
-the use of aircraft in military warfare has resulted to destruction of property
-accidents by aircraft are fatal/chances of survival are minimal
-it requires a lot of expertise/skilled personnel to manage its operation
- Give five benefits of the development of railway transport in Europe during the late 19th century(5mks)
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- Give three factors that enabled Europeans powers to colonize Africa in the late 19th century(3mks)
-disunity among African communities
-superior weapons used by European armies
-weak African communities due to wars/natural calamities
-some communities collaborated with the Europeans
-African ignorance about European invention - Explain six political impact of scramble and partition of Africa (12mks)
-European administration based on direct,indirect and assimilation were established.
-loss of independence and state organization among African communities under the European powers.
-Africa was introduced to world geo-political systems by the colonizing powers
-modern African states boundaries were drawn during the partition
-African communities found themselves split into different states without consultation
-local African rulers lost the authority to European colonizing powers
-Africa was given to chartered companies which administered them on behalf of the colonizing masters
-The establishment of administrative forts and ports from where Europeans administered the continent.
- Give three factors that enabled Europeans powers to colonize Africa in the late 19th century(3mks)
SECTION C: (30MARKS)
Answer any TWO questions from this section
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- Give three economic organization of the Buganda Kingdom during the pre-colonial period. (3mks)
-Trade
- Crop growing.
- Livestock keeping
- Iron working
- craft s e.g. basketry.
- Fishing along Lake Victoria & Rivers.
- Hunting and gathering. - Describe the social organization of the Buganda Kingdom during the pre-colonial period. (12mks)
- They were organized into clans which had their own tradition s / customs.
- The people highly regarded the Kabaka whom they considered to be semi-divine.
- They worshipped many gods /polytheism.
- The believed in life after death since they worshipped the spirits of the dead.
- The Umbilical cord /jaws of Kabaka were preserved for future remembrance.
- They performed sacrifice during time of misfortune.
- They had symbols of royalty in form of royal drums/spears/crowns which were kept at Kabaka’s palace royal regalia.
- Kabaka précised over religious function/rituals /chief priest.
- They had shrines.
- Give three economic organization of the Buganda Kingdom during the pre-colonial period. (3mks)
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- State three roles played by United States of America in ending the Second World War. (3mks)
- The USA provided modern military equipped to the allied forces.
- She gave financial support to the allied forces.
- She provided military personnel to the allied powers.
- U.S.A blocked the Panama Canal against the central powers.
- She dropped atomic bombs at Hiroshima & Nagaraki which forced Japan to surrender. - Explain six reasons why the Central Powers were defeated in the First World War (12mks)
- The failure of the shiliefen plan put a lot of strain on Germany.
- The central powers were located in the central part of Europe and were sounded from enemy’s side.
- The invasion of the neutral Belgium by the Germany made the world to turn against the central powers.
- Mutinies in the Germany army weakened the Germany Resistance.
- The allies had more financial and industrial resources.
-Allied powers controlled the North sea and Atlantic Ocean and blocked the central powers.
- The entry of USA into the war helped to defeat the central powers.
- The allies had better financial resources from both Europe and the colonies.
- The allied political leaders were more competent to the strategies and conduct of war than those of control powers.
- The allies of German kept on dropping out of the war one by one and this weakened her.
- State three roles played by United States of America in ending the Second World War. (3mks)
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- Identify three ways through which United Nations promote peace in the world. (3mks)
- Use of peacekeeping missions.
- Imposes sanctions on states that defy its resolution.
- The importance of peace.
- Use of mediators in settling disputes between warring groups.
- Settling disputes peacefully through international court of justice.
- Promoting democracy /sending observers to monitor elections.
- provides humanitarians assistance to the needy by giving protection /basic needs.
- Promotion of human rights.
- Condemns all forms of terrorism.
- Encourages disarmaments by signing arms control treaties. - Explain six functions of the General Assembly of the United Nations. (12mks)
- Liaises with the Security Council in making recommendation on maintenance of peace and security.
- Discuses issues of relating to international peace and security.
- If elects jointly with the Security Council, the judges of international court of justice.
- If receives /Act on report from Security Council and other U.N organs.
- It approves U.N budget/apportions the amount of contribution to be paid by each member state.
- It elects non- permanent member of the Security Council.
- It promotes the development /codification of international law.
- It facilitates realization of human rights and fundamental freedom.
- It promotes higher /better standards of living among nations.
- It promotes international co-operation in political economic and social field.
- Identify three ways through which United Nations promote peace in the world. (3mks)
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