History Questions and Answers - Form 2 Mid-term Exams Term 1 2022

QUESTIONS

1. Why was silent trade practiced in Trans-Saharan trade? (1mk)
2. Give the main reason why camel was preferred as the means of transport during the pre-colonial era. (1mk)
3. Identify two type of trade (2mk)
4. State five factors that contributed to the development of Trans-Atlantic trade (5mks)
5. State two disadvantages of human transport (2mks)
6. State two results of the construction of Suez Canal (2mks)
7. State four negative effects of the development of motor vehicle transport. (4mks)
8. Identify one form of picture writing during the early civilization (1mks)
9. Give three factors which should be considered when sending a message. (3mks)
10. Identify forms of print media used in communication (5mks)
11. What is Telecommunication? (1mk)
12. Identify three gargets used in telecommunication. (3mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. Why was silent trade practiced in Trans-Saharan trade? (1mk)
   • Dueto language barrier/lack of common language.
2. Give the main reason why carmel was preferred as the means of transport during the pre-colonial era.(1mk)
   • It could withstand harsh desert conditions.
3. Identifytwo type of trade (2mk)
   • Local trade
   • Regional trade
   • International trade/Trans-Atlantic slave trade.
     NB: Do not mark examples.
4. State five factors that contributed to the development of Trans-Atlantic trade (5mks)
   • Availability of trade items
   • Demand of the slaves in the New Words
   • Availability of sailing ships
   • Availability of fire arms
   • Existence of trade routes/links.
5. State two disadvantages of human transport (2mks)
   • It is slow/time consuming
   • It is tiring/tiresome
   • It cannot be used to carry bulky goods
6. State two results of the construction of Suez Canal (2mks)
   • It provides direct link between Europe and Asia/Shortened the route to the East.
   • It promoted international trade
   • It encourages the scramble for and colonization of Africa
7. State four negative effects of the development of motor vehicle transport. (4mks)
   • It causes traffic jams especially in urban areas.
   • It contributes to environmental pollution
   • It damages roads
   • It causes accidents leading to loss of lives /injuries
8. Identify one form of picture writing during the early civilization (1mks)
   • Cuneiform
   • Hieroglyphics
9. Give three factors which should be considered when sending a message. (3mks)
   • The urgency of the message/speed
   • The complexity of the message/simplicity/clarity
   • The audience /recipients of the message
   • The availability of communication facilities/methods/means.
10. Identify forms of print media used in communication (5mks)
    • Books
    • News paper
    • Magazines
    • Journals/periodicals
    • Newsletters
    • Brochures
    • Braille
    • Posters
      NB: Any other relevant answer
11. What is Telecommunication? (1mk)
    • It is the process of passing information electronically.
12. Identify three gargets used in telecommunication. (3mks)
    • Telephone
    • Fax
    • Email