History Paper 1 Questions and Answers - Form 3 End Term 1 Exams 2021

INSTRUCTIONS:

• This paper consists of three sections; A, B and C.
• Answer all the questions in section A, three questions in section B and two questions in section C.

SECTION A: (25 MARKS)

Answer all the questions from this section.

1. Give one unwritten source of information on the history of East African Coast. (1 mk)
2. Name two areas where the Suba settled in Kenya. (2 mks)
3. Outline ways by which one can become a Kenyan citizen. (2 mks)
4. Give the dispersal area of the Eastern Bantu. (2 mks)
5. State the historical monument left behind by the Portuguese. (1 mk)
6. Give two characteristics of human rights. (1 mk)
7. Mention two Kenyan communities who offered a mixed reaction to British colonization.
   (2 mks)
8. Outline one way in which the colonial government controlled the migration of Africans into urban centers. (1 mk)
9. What problems did the British Imperial East Africa Company encounter in administering the Kenyan protectorate? (2 mks)
10. State two operational bases established by the Imperial British East Africa Company in Kenya. (2 mks)
11. Identify two aspects of History. (2 mks)
12. State two advantages of using arbitration as a method of solving conflicts. (2 mks)
13. What was the main reason for the signing of Heligoland treaty of 1890? (1 mk)
14. State two ways in which education promotes national unity in Kenya. (2 mks)
15. Mention two circumstances under which an individual freedom of movement may be limited in Kenya. (2 mks)
16. Give two types of democracy. (2 mks)

SECTION B: (45 MARKS)

Answer three questions from this section.

17.  
    1. Give five reasons why the Bantu migrated from their coastal settlement in Shungwaya.  (5 mks)
    2. Describe social organization of the Luo during the pre-colonial period. (10 mks)
18.  
    1. What were the roles of mission stations in the spread of Christianity in Kenya in the 19th century? (3 mks)
    2. Explain six factors that facilitated missionary work in Kenya in the 19th century.(12 mks)
19.  
    1. Mention three African women who resisted British colonial rule. (3 mks)
    2. Explain the causes of Agiriama resistance against the British colonial rule. (12 mks)
20.  
    1. Describe the reasons for the Akamba participation in long distance trade. (8 mks)
    2. Give challenges facing industrial growth in Kenya. (7 mks)

SECTION C: (30 MARKS)

Answer any two questions from this section.

21.  
    1. Give five reasons why national integration is important. (5 mks)
    2. Explain the causes of conflicts among the people of Kenya today. (10 mks)
22.  
    1. Give five circumstances under which a person’s right to personal liberty may be limited in Kenya. (5 mks)
    2. Explain five rights enjoyed by persons with disabilities in Kenya. (10 mks)
23.  
    1. Identify any three methods used by Europeans to establish their rule in Kenya.
       (3 mks)
    2. Explain the results of Nandi resistance. (12 mks)

Marking Scheme

SECTION A: 25 MARKS)

Answer all the questions from this section.

1. Give one unwritten source of information on the history of East African Coast. . (1 mk)
   • Archaeological evidence
2. Name two areas where the Suba settled in Kenya. (2 mks)
   • Rusinga Island
   • Mfangano Island.
3. Outline ways by which one can become a Kenyan citizen. (2 mks)
   • Birth
   • Registration
4. Give the dispersal area of the Eastern Bantu. (2 mks)
   • Shungwaya
5. State the historical monument left behind by the Portuguese. (1 mk)
   • Fort Jesus in Mombasa
   • Vasco da Gama pillar in Malindi
6. Give two characteristics of human rights. (1 mk)
   • They are universal, They apply equally to all people.
   • They are indivisible
   • Rights have limitations
   • Human rights may be suspended at times e.g during war
7. Mention two Kenyan communities who offered a mixed reaction to British colonization.
   • The Luo
   • The Agikuyu
   • The Akamba (2 mks)
8. Outline one way in which the colonial government controlled the migration of Africans into urban centers. (1 mk)
   • There was a head count of those who were permitted to live in burban centers
   • Enacting strict rules on migration into urban centers
   • Constructing small houses
   • Introducing the kipande system.
   • Ensuring that only those ho had specific activities to undertake in towns lived there.
9. What problems did the British Imperial East Africa Company encounter in administering the Kenyan protectorate? (2 mks)
   • Corruption by officials of the company led to misappropriation of funds.
   • Lack of knowledge or experience needed to accomplish their duties
   • Lack of navigable rivers making transport slow and expensive
   • The company agencies encountered resistance from Africans.
   • The region thou vast lacked strategic natural resources for exploit.
10. State two operational bases established by the Imperial British East Africa Company in Kenya. (2 mks)
    • Fort Hall operational base (Muranga)
    • Fort Smith operational base (Kabete)
11. Identify two aspects of History. (2 mks)
    • Economic
    • Social
    • Political
12. State two advantages of using arbitration as a method of solving conflicts. (2 mks)
    • One can choose their own arbitrator
    • It is private and confidential
    • It is fast because one chooses the time
    • You choose your own rules.
13. What was the main reason for the signing of Heligoland treaty of 1890? (1 mk)
    • The Anglo-Germany agreement did not fully resolve the dispute between the two powers i.e. Germany and Britain over Uganda.
14. State two ways in which education promotes national unity in Kenya. (2 mks)
    • Students use the same curriculum
    • Common national examinations
    • Existence of National schools where students from different ethnic groups interact
    • Centralized training and development of teachers
    • Use of common medium of structures.
15. Mention two circumstances under which an individual freedom of movement may be limited in Kenya. (2 mks)
    • During curfews/emergencies
    • A convicted prisoner
    • To contain spread of contagious diseases
    • Entry to restricted places e.g barracks, state house e.t.c.
16. Give two types of democracy. (2 mks)
    • Direct democracy/Referendum
    • Representative democracy/election.

SECTION B: 45 MARKS)

Answer three questions from this section.

17.  
    1. Give five reasons why the Bantu migrated from their coastal settlement in Shungwaya. (5 mks)
       • Invasion of the settlement by the incoming cushites
       • Internal conflicts
       • Population pressure
       • Outbreak of diseases
       • Search for more land for pasture and settlement.
    2. Describe social organization of the Luo during the pre-colonial period. (10 mks)
       • The family was the basic unit headed by the father
       • Marriage was polygamous where men were allowed to marry many wives and was exogamous where one was not allowed to marry from maternal clan.
       • They initiated their boys at puberty which involved removal of the six lower front teeth
       • They built and lived in grass thatched, mud walled houses
       • They believed in one God-Nyasaye. The Luo prayed to this god through priests who approached him through ancestral spirits
       • They also had diviners who interpreted God’s message to the people. Also had specialists such as rain makers and medicine men.
       • They worshiped their God in sacred places.
       • They had various ceremonies which celebrated through dancing and feasting
       • Their education was informal an continuous from childhood until initiation
       • Work was shared according to gender and age.
18.  
    1. What were the roles of mission stations in the spread of Christianity in Kenya in the 19th century? (3 mks)
       • Acted as homes of freed slaves
       • Acted as centers for training the first converts as catechists who were later used to spread the Christianity to the Africans
       • Served as health centers and those who came for treatment were preached to and converted
       • They acted as residential centers for the converting Africans
       • Served as centers for converting Africans
    2. Explain six factors that facilitated missionary work in Kenya in the 19th century.(12 mks)
       • Support of Seyyid who gave Krapf an introductory letter requesting coastal rulers to accord him assistance.
       • That Christianity did not experience a lot of opposition from Islam because it was widespread at the coast not in the interior
       • African converts helped in the spread and taught missionaries their mother tongue
       • Translation of the Bible into local languages.
       • Use of Kiswahili by missionaries-Kiswahili was widely understood by the interior people.
       • Missionaries were quick to learn African languages and later even wrote in them
       • Good transport. The Kenya Uganda railway helped more missionaries to reach the interior
       • Christian teaching of equality appealed to many
       • Kenyan communities lacked organization that could resist missionaries work.
19.  
    1. Mention three African women who resisted British colonial rule. (3 mks)
       • Prophetess Syonguu
       • Prophetess Moraa
       • Muthoni Nyanjiru
    2. Explain the causes of Agiriama resistance against the British colonial rule. (12 mks)
       • Were forced to give 1000 able-bodied men within a month for the military dutied in the Kings Africa riffles.
       • Were annoyed by the British officials who raped their women
       • The British took over the role of Agiriama middlemen which disrupted their trade
       • The British alienated their land
       • The British imposed forced labour, thus Agiriama leaders lost their power
       • Loss of Tembo and ivory trade. British checked on this making them unhappy
20.  
    1. Describe the reasons for the Akamba participation in long distance trade. (8 mks)
       • Land unsuitable for agricultural
       • Existence for entrepreneurs e.g chief kivoi
       • Availability of trade items
       • Demand of items like ivory
       • Had experience in local trade
       • Their strategic position.
    2. Give challenges facing industrial growth in Kenya. (7 mks)
       • Low level of technology
       • Trade liberalization
       • Lack of raw materials
       • Small domestic market
       • Heavy taxes by government
       • Poor infrastructure
       • Mismanagement and corruption
       • Stiff competition from outside
       • Lack of entrepreneurship skills.

SECTION C: 30 MARKS)

Answer any two questions from this section.

21.  
    1. Give five reasons why national integration is important. (5 mks)
       • Helps people to develop the country. Enhances national development
       • Peace and harmony
       • People tackle problems together
       • Promote cooperation
       • Enhances political stability/Reduces fears and power struggle
       • Helps in eliminating suspicion and enhances security
       • Promotes collective responsibility
    2. Explain the causes of conflicts among the people of Kenya today. (10 mks)
       • Greed
       • Exploitation of the poor and the rich
       • Nepotism
       • Tribalism
       • Racism
       • Irresponsible statements by leaders
       • Religious differences
       • Unequal distribution of resources.
22.  
    1. Give five circumstances under which a person’s right to personal liberty may be limited in Kenya. (5 mks)
       • To bring a person before court
       • To execute a court order
       • To deport a foreigner who is in the country illegally
       • If one has an infectious disease
       • If one is of unsound mind or drug addict
       • She who is suspected to have committed a crime
    2. Explain five rights enjoyed by persons with disabilities in Kenya. (10 mks)
       • Be treated with dignity and respect
       • To access educational institutions and facilities for persons with disabilities
       • To have reasonable access to all places, public transport and information
       • To use sign language, Braille or other appropriate means of communication
       • To access materials and devices that overcome constraints arising from persons with disabilities
       • Be represented in public elective and appointive bodies (at least 5%)
23.  
    1. Identify any three methods used by Europeans to establish their rule in Kenya. (3 mks)
       • Signing treaties
       • Military attacks
       • Offering gifts
       • Use of missionaries to pacify Africans through preaching
       • Establishing administrative posts.
    2. Explain the results of Nandi resistance. (12 mks)
       • Nandi land was alienated
       • Nandi lost their independence
       • Nandi were forced to provide labour in Europe and farms
       • Nandi were resettled in reserves
       • Massive loss of lives
       • Loss of property
       • Nandi lost their military superiority in the region
       • Nandi warriors were conscripted into the colonial security forces.