QUESTIONS

SECTION I

Study the map of Malomba Area above and answer questions 1-7.

1. What is the direction of lake Boro from Ndira market?
   1. North East
   2. South West
   3. North West
   4. South East
2. What is the approximate length of the murram road in Malomba area?
   1. 75km
   2. 60km
   3. 70km
   4. 85km
3. Which type of soil is likely to be found in the Northern part of Malomba Area?
   1. Red volcanic soil
   2. Black cotton soil
   3. Loam soil
   4. Sandy soil
4. The following economic activities are carried out in Malomba area except
   1. fishing activities
   2. trading activities
   3. lumbering activities
   4. mining activities
5. What is the staple food for the residents of Malomba area?
   1. Maize
   2. Sorghum
   3. Rice
   4. Tea
6. The following African rivers have a similar feature as the one found at the mouth of river Tele. Which one does not have?
   1. River Senegal
   2. River Congo
   3. River Zambezi
   4. River Niger
7. Which one of the following essential services is urgently needed in Malomba area?
   1. Educational services
   2. Religious services
   3. Health services
   4. Recreational services
8. Which one of the following is the smallest basic unit of any society?
   1. Clan
   2. Community
   3. Family
   4. Age set
9. Which one of the following communities can best fit in the blank space below?
   
   
   1. Shilluk
   2. Njemps
   3. Ngoni
   4. Karamojong
10. What is the main function of the weather instrument below?
    
    
    1. Shows direction to which wind is moving
    2. Measures speed of wind
    3. Measures direction and strength of wind
    4. Shows the direction from which the wind is blowing
11. Axim and Accra are major towns along the Atlantic Ocean in Ghana.
    Which is the main factor that contributes to their difference in climate?
    1. Prevailing winds
    2. Ocean currents
    3. Nature of the coastline
    4. Nearness to the large water body.

Use the diagram below to answer questions 12-13.

12. The above lakes were formed through a process known as
    1. volcanic action
    2. glaciation
    3. erosion and deposition
    4. downwarping
13. Which set of lakes were formed through the above process?
    1. Lakes Teleki, Catherine, Speke
    2. Lakes Manzala, Kanyaboli, Gambi
    3. Lakes Nyos, Paradise, Shala
    4. Lakes Tana, Itasy, Kivu
14. Which one of the following cultural practices did the Bantus acquire from the Cushites?
    1. Crop farming
    2. Circumcision
    3. Polygamy
    4. Keeping of livestock
15. The following are characteristics of a certain vegetation of Africa.
    1. the main types of trees are oak, cork, pine and cedar
    2. trees are deciduous
    3. presence of aromatic shrubs such as thyrne
    4. trees are cone-shaped.
       The above vegetation zone is likely to be
       1. Savannah vegetation
       2. Mediterranean vegetation
       3. Tropical rain forest vegetation
       4. Temperate grassland vegetation
16. Pyrethrum growing in Kenya has declined mainly because of
    1. high cost of production
    2. poor roads in the growing areas
    3. poor and irregular payments to farmers
    4. change of climatic conditions
17. Which method of fishing is shown in the diagram below?
    
    
    1. Gill net
    2. Purse seining
    3. Trawling
    4. Longlining
18. The following are uses of a certain mineral.
    1. it is used to make cables
    2. it is used to make water pipes
    3. it is used in the manufacture of motor vehicle radiators.
    4. it is used to make ornaments
       The mineral described above is mined at
       1. Kimwarer
       2. Kariandusi
       3. Niger Delta
       4. Nchanga
19. Who among the following early visitors to Eastern Africa carried both exploration and missionary work?
    1. Henry Morton Stanley
    2. Johannes Rebman
    3. Dr. David Livingstone
    4. John Speke
20. The following conditions favours the growing of a certain crop
    1. low altitude of upto 750m above the sea level
    2. high temperatures of between 24°c - 28°c throughout the year
    3. high rainfall of between 1500mm- 2000mm annually.
    4. deep and well-drained fertile soil
    5. shelter from strong winds
       The above crop is likely to be
       1. cloves
       2. pyrethrum
       3. cocoa
       4. bananas
21. The time at Ramicial 45°E is 6.00pm. What time will it be at Yammoussaukro 15°W?
    1. 2.00pm
    2. 10.00am
    3. 2.00am
    4. 10.00pm
22. Barchans and sand dunes are erosional features mostly found in
    1. the desert region
    2. the Rift valley
    3. the mountains
    4. the oceans
23. Lake Banguelu was formed in the same way as the following lakes except
    1. lake Chad
    2. lake Kyoga
    3. lake Utange
    4. lake Victoria
24. Which one of the following countries lies to the East of Chad?
    1. Niger
    2. Central African Republic
    3. Egypt
    4. Nigeria
25. Fouta Djallon plateau is found in
    1. Zimbabwe
    2. South Africa
    3. Guinea
    4. Nigeria
26. What does the road sign shown below inform the motorists?
    
    
    1. To stop for police check 
    2. The road is closed
    3. Pedestrians crossing
    4. No parking
27. Which one of the following European colonisers administered Cape Verde, Sao Tome and Principe and Angola?
    1. Germany
    2. France
    3. Portugal
    4. Britain
28. Which country is correctly matched with its capital city?
    1. Malawi-Bamaki
    2. Mauritania - Porto Novo
    3. Morocco-Cassablanca
    4. Mauritius Port Louis
29. The following countries are members of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) except
    1. Tanzania and Namibia
    2. Seychelles and South Africa
    3. Niger and Liberia
    4. Lesotho and Zambia
30. Which one of the following is a print media?
    1. Magazine
    2. Social media
    3. Telex
    4. Internet
31. Which one of the following is the main tourist attraction in Africa?
    1. Beautiful sceneries
    2. Wildlife
    3. Warm sandy beaches
    4. Climate
32. Which one of the following countries is not connected by the Trans-African Highway?
    1. Cameroon
    2. Democratic Republic of Congo
    3. Central African Republic
    4. Niger
33. Which set of communities belong to the Afro-Asiatic speakers of West Africa?
    1. Hausa, Tuareg, Andarawa
    2. Yoruba, Igbo, Ebira
    3. Wolof, Fulani, Serer
    4. Mossi, Dagomba, Lobi
34. The migration of the Pokomo from Shungwaya was mainly caused by
    1. lack of water and pasture
    2. lack of trading areas
    3. attack by hostile communities 
    4. lack of fertile farming land
35. The headquarters of the East Africa Community (EAC) is located at 
    1. Addis-Ababa in Ethiopia
    2. Arusha in Tanzania
    3. Djibouti in Djibouti
    4. Lusaka in Zambia

Use the diagram below to answer questions 36-37.

36. The above feature shows the formation of
    1. sea breeze
    2. land breeze
    3. convectional rainfall
    4. relief rainfall
37. Which one of the following is unlikely to experience the above feature?
    1. Dar-es-Salaam
    2. Mwanza
    3. Axim
    4. Kampala
38. Which one of the following is not an immediate family need?
    1. Clothing
    2. Housing
    3. Mobile phone
    4. Food
39. Which one of the following traditional methods of communication was used to warn the community of an attack by an enemy? 
    1. Ululations
    2. Drum beating
    3. Smoke signals
    4. Sending of fast runners
40. Who among the following traditional African leaders did not resist the occupation of Europeans in his or her territory?
    1. Mekatilili wa Menza
    2. Samouri Toure
    3. Kabaka Mwanga
    4. Chief Lewanika
41. The following regions of Africa are densely populated except
    1. the Nile valley in Egypt
    2. the lake Victoria basin of Kenya
    3. the Miombo woodland in Central Tanzania
    4. the Witwatersrand region in South Africa
42. Which one of the following institutions of marriages is a man strictly mandated to marry a limited number of wives?
    1. Islamic marriage
    2. Christian marriage
    3. Civil marriage
    4. Customary marriage
43. The chairman of the school management committee is also
    1. the Chief Executive Officer
    2. the head of the disciplinary committee
    3. one of the parents elected to represent a class
    4. the chairman of the staff meetings
44. Which type of fish is likely to be caught in the Lorian Swamp?
    1. Black Bass
    2. Mud fish
    3. Trout
    4. Nile perch
45. Which one of the following is the main tourist attraction at the BOMAS of Kenya in Nairobi city county?
    1. Cultural heritage
    2. Warm sandy beaches
    3. Varied wildlife
    4. Beautiful sceneries
46. The Organization of African Unity (OAU) was established in 1963. Who among the following African leaders was not there by then?
    1. Jomo Kenyatta 
    2. Kwame Nkurumah
    3. Haile Selassie 
    4. Julius Nyerere

Use the map of Eastern Africa below to answer questions 47-50

47. What was the main purpose for the establishment of the river project marked H? 
    1. To increase food production
    2. To control floods at the lower Tana
    3. To attract tourists in the region
    4. To generate affordable Hydro-electric power. (HEP)
48. Which one of the following is the main export product of the country marked J?
    1. Livestock and their products
    2. Coffee and bananas
    3. Minerals and charcoal
    4. Petroleum products
49. The lake marked Q is likely to be lake
    1. Malagarasi
    2. Rufiji
    3. Tanganyika
    4. Malawi
50. The mountain marked P was formed in the same way as
    1. mount Meru
    2. mount Nyiragongo
    3. Usambara mountains
    4. Drakensberg mountains
51. Which one of the following is likely to cause lawlessness in the society?
    1. Poverty
    2. Laziness
    3. Literacy
    4. Morality
52. In the current constitution of Kenya the head of state is also the head of
    1. Legislature
    2. Executive
    3. Judiciary
    4. Police Service
53. The most effective way of solving conflicts between teachers and their learners in schools is through 
    1. mediation
    2. arbitration
    3. dialogue
    4. litigation 
54. The best method of controlling sheet erosion is
    1. by building terraces
    2. by constructing gabions
    3. by planting cover crops
    4. through crop rotation
55. In Kenya Jamhuri day is celebrated on every year.
    1. 1st June
    2. 12th December
    3. 20th October
    4. 1st May
56. Which one of the following is not a service industry in Kenya?
    1. Tourism
    2. Mobile phone repair
    3. Fruit canning
    4. Insurance
57. Which one of the following is not an achievement of Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt? He
    1. brought reforms in land ownership
    2. promoted industrialization in Egypt
    3. built the Suez Canal
    4. initiated the construction of the Aswan High Dam
58. The Nyamwezi council of elders was known as
    1. Ntemi
    2. Wanyikulu
    3. Mirambo
    4. Wanyamphala
59. The main source of National Government revenue is
    1. grants from international communities
    2. loans from international monetary fund
    3. taxes paid by thecitizens
    4. court fines
60. Who among the following is the chief legal lawyer of the government?
    1. The President
    2. The Attorney General
    3. The Chief Justice
    4. The Chief Registrar of High Court

CRE

61. According to Genesis 2, the main reason why God created the woman was because Adam
    1. refused to live with the rest of God's creation
    2. feared to stay in the garden of Eden
    3. needed a suitable companion to help him
    4. needed someone to help him eat the fruits
62. Why was Abraham willing to leave Haran to move to Canaan?
    1. There was famine in Haran
    2. He wanted to obey God
    3. He wanted to offer Isaac as a sacrifice
    4. He wanted to get a wife for Isaac
63. The story of Joseph and his brothers in Egypt encourages Christians to
    1. forgive one another
    2. be patient with one another
    3. repent their sins
    4. serve other people
64. One of the following was not an instruction for the Israelites during the Passover. Which one is it?
    1. Take bitter herbs to show they were in a hurry
    2. Remain indoors until morning
    3. Eat unleavened bread while standing
    4. Mark their doors with blood
65. The deliverance of Israelites from Egypt was marked by the following signs except
    1. the firstborns of Egyptians were killed 
    2. blood was smeared on their feet
    3. the frogs were in Pharaoh's place
    4. boils attacked the Egyptians
66. "Observe the sabbath and keep it holy." Christians can best obey this commandment by
    1. doing no work on sabbath
    2. praying God to thank Him on sabbath
    3. staying and resting at home on sabbath 
    4. organizing weddings on sabbath
67. Gideon was called by God to
    1. fight the enemies of the Israelites 
    2. lead the Israelites to Canaan 
    3. deliver the Israelites to Egypt
    4. free the Israelites from the Midianites
68. King Saul was rejected by God as the king of Israel because he
    1. carried the covenant box on a cart 
    2. disobeyed the Lord's command
    3. built places of worship for idols
    4. killed the king of the Amalekites
69. Both Elijah and Elisha did the following except 
    1. they multiplied oil
    2. they raised the dead
    3. they prayed for miracles
    4. they multiplied oil and flour
70. When Isaiah prophesied about the birth of Jesus he said that He would
    1. be called Emmanuel
    2. be born in Bethlehem
    3. escape to Egypt
    4. be the king of the Jews
71. Which one of the following was done by the wisemen from the East?
    1. They reported back to Herod
    2. They offered burnt sacrifices 
    3. They took Jesus to Egypt
    4. They offered gifts to Jesus
72. Which parable of Jesus teaches us to hear and keep the word?
    1. The parable of the lost sheep
    2. The parable of the sower
    3. The parable of the good Samaritan
    4. The parable of the widow and the judge
73. From the incident when Jesus calmed the storm, Christians learnt that they should have 
    1. faith
    2. honesty
    3. obedience
    4. humility
74. Matthew 6:25-31 says that we should not worry about what we eat, drink or wear because
    1. we have a reward in heaven
    2. these are earthly riches
    3. our neighbours will provide for us
    4. God cares and provides for us
75. Which one of the following was the main. reason why Jesus went to Zacchaeus the tax collector's home? To show that
    1. He too was a sinner
    2. He came to save all people
    3. He hated sinners
    4. He loved sinners only
76. "Man cannot live on bread alone." (Luke 4:4) A lesson Christians leam from this response given by Jesus during His temptation is that they should
    1. use the word of God in their daily lives
    2. not put God to the test
    3. not desire earthly riches
    4. work for their needs
77. Complete the following beatitude. Blessed are the meek...
    1. they will see God
    2. for they shall inherit the earth
    3. God will satisfy them fully
    4. theirs is the kingdom of God
78. Which of the following words were not uttered by Jesus during His crucifixion?
    1. I thirst
    2. Women of Jerusalem do not cry for me 
    3. Forgive them father for they do not know what they are doing
    4. Before the cock crows twice tonight you will say you do not know me three times
79. "...are you the king of the Jews?" Jesus answered, "so you say." Who asked this question?
    1. Caiaphas
    2. Annas
    3. Herod
    4. Pilate
80. After Tabitha's death in Joppa, the widow's cried and remembered her for her good deeds. Tabitha's work demonstrated ............................. a fruit of the Holy Spirit.
    1. kindness
    2. joy
    3. patience
    4. peace
81. Which one of the following statements is not true about marriage in both traditional African societies and Christianity?
    1. People get married willingly 
    2. Marriage is to be respected
    3. Marriage is a happy occasion
    4. Sexual relationship before marriage is not allowed
82. Who are ancestors according to African traditional society?
    1. People who have died but we still remember them
    2. People who are very sick and are going to die
    3. People who died long before we were born 
    4. People who died but left many children behind
83.  In some traditional African societies people worshipped in a cave because it
    1. was a quiet place
    2. was God's dwelling place
    3. protected them from danger
    4. was a good place to hide
84. Which one of the following ways mainly causes the spread of HIV/AIDS?
    1. Taking of alcohol
    2. Blood transfusion
    3. Early marriages
    4. Sexual immorality
85. Enkuru is a rich man in his village. Which way can he best use his wealth for the good of the community?
    1. Tamare the road from the market to his home 
    2. Pay fees for some orphaned children 
    3. Invite the villagers for a feasting party
    4. Use his money to run for a parliamentary seat
86. A trader in your shopping centre cheats customers by using wrong scales. The best action for you to take is
    1. advice people not to buy from his shop
    2. advice him on the need of being honest
    3. call the body in-charge of quality scales
    4. tell him to reduce the price of goods instead
87. People work for all the following reasons except
    1. to please their teachers
    2. to avoid being burden to others
    3. to fulfil God's command
    4. to meet their basic needs
88. Which of the following shows the right way a Christian could use his wealth?
    1. Contributing in community projects 
    2. Saving in a bank
    3. Taking his family out
    4. Buying clothes for people
89. Christians should make good use of their abilities mainly because God
    1. rewards hardworking people
    2. punishes lazy people
    3. expects them to serve others
    4. expects them to improve themselves
90. The best way a Christian can show respect for authority is by
    1. obeying the laws of the country
    2. praying for the leaders
    3. voting for the leaders
    4. taking part in development projects

IRE

61. One of the following verses is found in surah Quraish. Which one is it?
    1. "And the mountains will be like carded wool."
    2. "You shall certainly see hell fire."
    3. "Let them worship the Lord of this house."
    4. "We have indeed created man in the best mould."
62. In which surah does Allah(SWT) talk about the favours given to the prophet(SAW)?
    1. Masad
    2. Inshirah
    3. Fatiha
    4. Zilzalah
63. According to the teachings of surah Kauthar, a Muslim should
    1. always praise the prophet(SAW)
    2. pray and sacrifice for the sake of Allah
    3. pile wealth to be remembered after death 
    4. give birth to more boys than girls
64. Which of the following surahs mentions the holy places of revelation?
    1. Tiyn
    2. Maun
    3. Ikhlas
    4. Fatiha
65. Which punishment has Allah(SWT) promised Abu-Lahab and his wife for embarrassing and mistreating the prophet (SAW)?
    1. They will die like animals
    2. They will lose all their investments
    3. They will never step in paradise
    4. They will burn in a blazing fire
66. One day a certain family travelled far from their home. When they wanted to pray they could not identify the direction of Qibla. What should they have done?
    1. Pray facing anywhere
    2. Wait until they go back home
    3. Look at the direction of the sun
    4. Seek for forgiveness from Allah (SWT)
67. The prophet (SAW) taught us to live. harmoniously with our neighbours. Among his teachings is that we should
    1. share our food with needy neighbours
    2. spy on our neighbours
    3. avoid greeting our neighbours
    4. only relate with Muslim neighbours
68.  What should a Muslim consider before doing anything taught by the prophet(SAW)?
    1. The cost of the action
    2. The outcome of the action 
    3. What people will say
    4. How the authority will react
69. The first pillar of Islam is 
    1. Swalah
    2. Zakah
    3. Saum
    4. Shahada
70. The Muslims who migrated from Makkah to Madinah are referred to as
    1. Mutawakilun
    2. Ansar
    3. Muhajirun
    4. Swalihun
71. During Hijatul Widaa, the prophet(SAW) advised Muslims to hold on
    1. Quran and sunnah
    2. preaching Islam
    3. healthy relationships 
    4. cleanliness
72. Which one among the rites of Hajj is done to remind us of Hajar the mother of nabii Ismail (AS)?
    1. Twawaaf
    2. Taqsiir
    3. Saayi
    4. Arafa
73. Sharifa's husband died after a short illness. As a Muslim woman Sharifa should
    1. marry another man immediately
    2. observe edat for four months and ten days
    3. observe edat for three months
    4. mourn for three days
74. While fasting and you eat something forgetting that you are fasting you should
    1. compensate that fast later on
    2. continue fasting as if nothing happened
    3. tell others to be careful
    4. break the fast and eat until Maghrib
75. The act of performing dry ablution when there is no water is known as
    1. Instinjai
    2. Ghusl 
    3. Wudhu
    4. Tayammum
76. Which of the following groups consists of the bright days?
    1. 11, 13 and 16th of Ramadhan
    2. 1", 2nd and 3 of Muharram
    3. 13, 14 and 15th of every lunar month 
    4. 10, 20 and 30% of every month
77. Which of the following describes Israaf!
    1. Wasteful
    2. Greatness
    3. Acts of Ibaada
    4. Sunnah acts
78. The sunnah prayer only performed in the month of Ramadhan is
    1. Istikhara
    2. Dhuha
    3. Taraweeh
    4. Baadiya
79. How many animals should be slaughtered during aqiqa for a baby boy?
    1. Two
    2. One
    3. Three
    4. Nine
80. Which of the following is haram when buying and selling?
    1. Making profit
    2. Hiding goods
    3. Advertising goods
    4. Giving goods on credit
81. Which is the correct order of the rites of the dead?
    1. Swalah, Ghusul, Kafan, Dafan 
    2. Ghusul, Swalah, Kafan, Dafan 
    3. Kafan, Swalah, Ghusul, Dafan
    4. Ghusul, Kafan, Swalah, Dafan
82. Mariam saw a dog licking their cup that was left outside the house. What should Mariam do?
    1. Punish the dog thoroughly
    2. Throw the cup in a pit latrine 
    3. Wash the cup seven times 
    4. Talk politely to the dog
83. Which holy book is correctly matched with the prophet to whom it was revealed? 
    1. Zabur-Daud (AS)
    2. Taurat - Issa (AS)
    3. Injiil-Ibrahim (AS) 
    4. Suhuf-Musa (AS)
84. The attribute of Allah(SWT) which shows that He is the most forgiving is
    1. Al-Khaliq
    2. Al-Ghaffaar
    3. Al-Muswawir
    4. Al-Jabbar
85. The Islamic calendar has a total of
    1. seven days
    2. ten months
    3. five months
    4. twelve months
86. Salma wants to get guidance from Allah(SWT). The best thing for her to do is to
    1. visit a fortune teller
    2. ask someone for advice
    3. perform swalatul Istikhara 
    4. keep it a secret
87. The prophet of Allah(SW) who split the Red Sea was
    1. Yusuf (AS)
    2. Ibrahim (AS)
    3. Issa (AS)
    4. Musa (AS)
88. One of your classmate has not come to school because she is sick. As a Muslim you will have to
    1. ignore her
    2. visit her
    3. wait until she comes to school
    4. report to the area chief
89. In which city was the prophet(SAW) stoned by protesting pagans for preaching Islam?
    1. Makkah
    2. Madinah
    3. Taif
    4. Quba
90. Who among the following built the Kaaba?
    1. Zakaria (AS) and Suleiman (AS)
    2. Yusuf (AS) and Yaqub (AS) 
    3. Muhammad (SAW) and Issa (AS)
    4. Ibrahim (AS) and Ismail (AS)

MARKING SCHEME

QUESTIONS

Baro Area

Study the map of Baro area and answer questions 1 to 7.

1. The highest place in Baro area is in the
   1. north east.
   2. south west
   3. north west.
   4. south east.
2. The type of soil in the south eastern part of Baro area is
   1. volcanic soil.
   2. loam soil.
   3. sandy soil.
   4. clay soil.
3. A forest was established in the south eastern part of Baro area mainly to
   1. conserve sources of rivers.
   2. provide a source of timber.
   3. attract rainfall in the area.
   4. provide habitat for wild animals.
4. The area covered by the map is likely to be a
   1. county.
   2. sub county.
   3. location.
   4. ward.
5. Which one of the following commodities is transported along the murram road to Sade town?
   1. Timber.
   2. Meat.
   3. Minerals.
   4. Maize.
6. Which one of the following economic activities is carried out in the north western pert of Baro area?
   1. Mining.
   2. Lumbering.
   3. Tea growing.
   4. Livestock keeping.
7. The general direction of the quarry from Gaso market is
   1. south east.
   2. north.
   3. south.
   4. south west.
8. The San people did not develop strong centralized system of power because they
   1. lived a nomadic life.
   2. lived in a dry area.
   3. were few in numbers.
   4. had hostile neighbours.
9. Below are statements about a system of marriage:
   1. It is conducted by a religious leader. 
   2. A man can marry only one wife. 
   3. A marriage certificate is issued.
      The system of marriage described above is
      1. Islamic marriage.
      2. customary marriage.
      3. civil marriage.
      4. Christian marriage.
10. Most mountains in the floor of the Rift Valley were formed through
    1. volcanicity.
    2. faulting.
    3. folding.
    4. erosion.
11. Which one of the following groups is made up of communities that came to Eastern Africa in search of pasture?
    1. Baganda, Abagusii, Taita.
    2. Samburu, Maasai, Somali.
    3. Chagga, Agikuyu, Mijikenda.
    4. Abaluhyia, Banyoro, Sukuma.
12. South Africa is able to produce a variety of manufactured goods mainly because
    1. there is large market for manufactured goods.
    2. there is availability of cheap electricity.
    3. the country has many mineral resources.
    4. there is good transport network.
13. The main reason for the settlement of the Portuguese along the east coast of Africa was to
    1. find a sea route to India.
    2. stop slave trade in the area.
    3. introduce Christianity.
    4. engage in trading activities in the region.
14. The following are statements about a farming method:
    1. Land is intensively cultivated. A few animals are kept.
    2. Different crops are grown.
    3. Crops are grown mainly for home consumption.
       The type of farming described above is 
       1. plantation farming. 
       2. mixed farming.
       3. ranching.
       4. zero grazing
15. Three of the following were effects of interaction among communities in the past. Which one was not?
    1. Growth of towns in the interior.
    2. Exchange of cultural practices. 
    3. Increase in trading activities.
    4. Growth of new languages.
16. Nabongo Mumia and Waiyaki wa Hinga had ohe factor in common. It is that they
    1. allowed Europeans to settle in their areas.
    2. resisted European colonial rule.
    3. supported the construction of the railway line.
    4. signed peace treaties with the British.
17. Three of the following are ways of preventing road accidents. Which one is least effective?
    1. Regular servicing of vehicles.
    2. Fixing speed governors on vehicles.
    3. Increasing the cost of fuel.
    4. Educating road users on road safety.

The diagram below shows the formation of a lake.

18. Which one of the following lakes in Eastern Africa was not formed through the process shown above? Lake
    1. Gambi.
    2. Jipe.
    3. Kanyaboli.
    4. Utange.
19. Which one of the following groups is made up of people who belong to the same clan in traditional African communities? Konde,
    1. his mother, his father.
    2. his brother, his mother.
    3. his mother, his niece.
    4. his sister, his mother.
20. Below are statements about an early visitor to Eastern Africa before the 19 century:
    1. He came looking for new trade routes.
    2. He was welcomed by the Sultan of Malindi.
    3. His discovery brought Europeans to Eastern Africa.
       The person described above is
       1. Ludwig Krapf.
       2. Seyyid Said.
       3. Henry Morton Stanley.
       4. Vasco da Garia.
21. Three of the following actions by people enable them to live in harmony. Which one does not?
    1. Accepting election results.
    2. Respecting other people's opinions.
    3. Practising polygamy.
    4. Sharing natural resources.
22. Conservation of forests in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is mainly faced by the problem of
    1. overexploitation of forest resources.
    2. lack of forest rangers.
    3. frequent outbreak of fires.
    4. drought in areas under forests.
23. Which one of the following is not a voltaic speaking community in West Africa?
    1. Mossi.
    2. Andarawa.
    3. Dagoba.
    4. Bergu.
24. Below are statements about a prominent leader in Africa:
    1. He was a founder member of the Organization of African Unity (OAU).
    2. He ruled a French-speaking country.
    3. He retired in 1980.
       The person described above is
       1. Leopold Sedar Senghor
       2. Gamal Abdel Nasser.
       3. Julius Nyerere.
       4. Haile Selassie.
25. Which one of the following statements about lake Victoria is false? It
    1. is a downwarped lake.
    2. is a freshwater lake.
    3. is a source of a river
    4. was formed through faulting.
26. Democratic elections in Kenya are held mainly to
    1. enable citizens interact with their leaders.
    2. promote patriotism in the country..
    3. enable citizens participate in decision- making.
    4. make the country develop.
27. The main problem facing fishing in lake Victoria is
    1. overfishing.
    2. low levels of water.
    3. lack of adequate fishing skills.
    4. poor roads in fishing areas.
28. Which one of the following statements about the traditional form of government among the Nyamwezi people is true?
    1. A chief came from the most senior clan.
    2. people took part in appointing a chief.
    3. A chief controlled trade with other communities.
    4. The community was ruled by a king.

Use the map of Eastern Africa below to answer questions 29 to 32.

29. Three of the following statements about the town marked T are true. Which one is not? It
    1. lies along the Great North Road.
    2. is the administrative capital city.
    3. is a major mining town.
    4. is served by a railway line.
30.  The shaded area marked Z has a high population mainly due to
    1. high rainfall experienced in the area.
    2. presence of large towns.
    3. Hat relief of the land.
    4. presence of mineral resources.
31. The main export crop of the country marked Wis
    1. sisal.
    2. cotton.
    3. cloves.
    4. coffee.
32. Before the coming of the Europeans, the community that lived in the shaded area marked Y was ruled by
    1. chiefs.
    2. kings.
    3. emperors.
    4. council of elders.
33. Which one of the following statements correctly describes lines of latitudes? They
    1. influence time on earth.
    2. run from north to south.
    3. affect climate.
    4. are curved.
34. Which one of the following was not a form of interaction among children in traditional African communities?
    1. Marriage.
    2. Games.
    3. Ceremonies.
    4. Initiation.
35. Europeans in Belgian Congo provided little education to Africans because
    1. Africans resisted colonial rule.
    2. Europeans feared competition.
    3. there were few colonial administrators.
    4. Africans did not want to stop their customs.
36. Pastoral farming among the Tswana people of Botswana is favoured by the
    1. absence of tsetse flies in grazing areas.
    2. availability of meat processing industries.
    3. large tracts of uninhabited land.
    4. high rainfall in pastoral farming areas. 
37. Which one of the following groups is made up of countries that experience desert conditions?
    1. Niger, Sudan, Libya.
    2. Gabon, Cameroon, Congo.
    3. Angola, Zimbabwe, Senegal.
    4. Mozambique, Uganda, Nigerin.
38. Persons with special needs exercise the following rights except right to
    1. vote.
    2. marry.
    3. form their own political party.
    4. cam a living.
39. Three of the following are problems facing regional trade in Eastern Africa. Which one is not?
    1. Use of different currencies.
    2. Political instability in some countries.
    3. Poor roads connecting countries.
    4. Production of different goods. 
40. Copper in Zambia is mined using
    1. drilling method.
    2. opencast method.
    3. dredging method.
    4. panning method.
41. The diagram below represents the formation of relief rainfall.
    
    The type of rainfall illustrated in the diagram shown above is experienced in the following areas except
    1. southern Tanzania.
    2. southern Uganda.
    3. central Kenya.
    4. Ethiopian highlands. 
42. The Hehe people were defeated by the Germans in Tanganyika during the colonial period because
    1. Germany had a large army.
    2. the Hehe were affected by famine.
    3. the Hehe had weak leaders.
    4. Germans had superior weapons..
43. Commercial poultry farming is carried out near large urban centres due to
    1. the availability of electricity.
    2. the availability of good roads.
    3. nearness to market for poultry products.
    4. nearness to cheap labour.
44. The Agikuyu and Chagga people settled in highland regions during the migration period because the areas
    1. were suitable for crop farming.
    2. had iron for tool making.
    3. were tsetse fly free.
    4. had good defensive sites.
45. Attainment of independence in Ghana was through peaceful means because
    1. Africans had formed political parties.
    2. Africans had educated leaders.
    3. the colony had few colonial officers.
    4. Europeans were ready to negotiate.
46. Two neighbours have a boundary dispute in a rural village. The best method of solving the conflict is by
    1. involving village elders.
    2. reporting the matter to a chief.
    3. taking the matter to a court of law.
    4. selling the piece of land under dispute.
47. The title of clan heads in the traditional Buganda government was
    1. Muyasi.
    2. Gabunga.
    3. Bataka.
    4. Seaza.
48. Which one of the following products is correctly matched with the type of industry where it is produced?
    1. Bread - assembling
    2. Steel - manufacturing
    3. Paper - service
    4. Car -  processing
49. Which one of the following statements about clan elders in traditional African communities is true? They
    1. lead people to war.
    2. predict future events.
    3. solve disputes.
    4. treat diseases. 
50. Which one of the following forms of modern communication consists of electronics media?
    1. Radio, telephone, television.
    2. Newspapers, magazines, journals.
    3. Letters, parcels, internet.
    4. Email, courier, fliers.
51. A similarity in the systems of government in both Kenya and Swaziland is that
    1. the head of state is elected.
    2. there is a prime minister.
    3. there is a presidential term limit.
    4. there are two houses.
52. Which one of the following statements about equatorial climate is not true?
    1. There is no distinct dry season.
    2. There is high humidity.
    3. Much of the rainfall is experienced in winter.
    4. Annual rainfall is over 1 500mm.
53. Excessive consumption of alcohol is discouraged in Kenya mainly because it
    1. affects the health of the user.
    2. leads to excess use of family resources.
    3. causes disagreements in families.
    4. is the main cause of road accidents.
54. Which one of the following rivers in Africa is correctly matched with the water body where it ends?
    1. Congo - Indian ocean 
    2. Omo - lake Turkana
    3. Nile - Atlantic ocean
    4. Ruvuma - Mediterranean sea
55. Which one of the following is not a function of the African Union (AU)?
    1. Sending peace keepers to countries in conflict
    2. Promoting sports.
    3. Establishing a common trading currency.
    4. Promoting good governance in member countries.
56. In traditional African communities, people who are initiated are und the same time form
    1. a clan.
    2. a family
    3. a council of elders
    4. an age group.
57. Who among the following officials is e member of a county executive committee?
    1. Speaker.
    2. Clerk.
    3. Deputy Govemor
    4. Elected member.
58. A Kenyan citizen qualifies to vie for a parliamentary seat if the persca
    1. attains the age of twenty one years.
    2. has lived in Kenya continuously for seven years or more.
    3. has worked as a civil servant.
    4. is married and has a family.
59. Which one of the following is a responsibility of the Kenyan goverment to its citizens?
    1. Fenning political parties for them.
    2. Protecting them and their property.
    3. Establishing places of worship.
    4. Setting general election dates.
60. The most senior administrator in a county the
    1. county representative.
    2. county commissioner.
    3. governor.
    4. speaker.

SECTION A

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. According to Genesis story of creation, God created Eve in order to
    1. give Adam a companion
    2. care for the garden of Eden.
    3. work for the man.
    4. have power over all creation.
62. Abraham left Haran to go to live in the land of Canaan because
    1. his servants quarrelled with those of Lot.
    2. there was famine in Haran.
    3. he wanted to obey God's command.
    4. Lot accompanied him.
63. When God told Moses to go back to Egypt from Midian, he complained that
    1. he was afraid of the king.
    2. the Israelites did not know him.
    3. he wanted Aaron to accompany him.
    4. he was not a good speaker.
64. The Israelites remembered their suffering in Egypt on the night of the Exodus by
    1. smearing blood on their doorposts.
    2. eating bitter herbs.
    3. eating unleavened bread.
    4. eating roasted meat.
65. During the covenant with the Israelites on mount Sinai, God appeared in the form of
    1.  a rainbow.
    2. strong wind.
    3. a cloud.
    4. a burning bush.
66. "You will always have descendants and I will make your kingdom last forever" (2 Samuel 8:16). The king of Israel who was given this promise was
    1. David
    2. Saul.
    3. Solomon
    4. Rehoboam.
67. The main reason why king Solomon built a temple in Jerusalem was that
    1. there was no place of worship.
    2. Jerusalem was the centre of worship.
    3. the covenant box was in Jerusalem.
    4. he wanted to fulfill God's command.
68. When Elisha was called by prophet Elijah, he was
    1. speaking to king Ahab.
    2. ploughing with oxen.
    3. hiding in a cave.
    4. living in Zarephath.
69. The prophecy of Micah about Jesus was that He would
    1. be the suffering servant.
    2. be born of a virgin.
    3. escape to Egypt
    4. be born in Bethlehem.
70. Angel Gabriel appeared to Zechariah when he was
    1. burning incense in the temple.
    2. herding his father's sheep."
    3. threshing wheat.
    4. baptizing people in river Jordan.
71. Joseph and Mary took Jesus to Jerusalem when He was forty days old in order to
    1. have Him named and circumcised.
    2. fulfill the Jewish customs.
    3. attend the Passover feast.
    4. have Him baptized.
72. It was important to have Jesus baptized in order to
    1. show that John was important.
    2. show that He was the expected Messiah.
    3. set a good example to the Jews.
    4. prepare for His ministry.
73. Which one of the following was a teaching of Jesus during the sermon on the mount?
    1. Love your enemies.
    2. Give to Ceasar what belongs to Ceasar.
    3. I am the way, the truth and the life.
    4. Love the Lord with all your heart.
74. The teaching of Jesus about who is the greatest teaches Christians to be
    1. kind.
    2. faithful.
    3. tolerant.
    4. humble.
75. The miracle of healing the bleeding woman took place in the town of
    1. Capernaum.
    2. Nazareth.
    3. Jericho.
    4. Bethany.
76. The wife of Pilate described Jesus during His trial as
    1. mighty.
    2. humble.
    3. innocent.
    4. kind.
77. The risen Christ appeared to Mary Magdalene on the day He resurrected
    1. on the way to Emmaus.
    2. on the shores of lake Galilee.
    3. at the home of Lazarus.
    4. near the tomb.
78. On the day of Pentecost, the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit when they were
    1. fishing in lake Galilee.
    2. in a closed room in Jerusalem.
    3. walking to Emma
    4. preaching to the Gentiles.
79. Who among the following believers was chosen to take care of finances in the early church?
    1. Paul.
    2. Stephen.
    3. Timothy
    4. Apollos.
80. Paul and Silas were put in prison in Philipp because they
    1. were preaching in the name of Jesus.
    2. were performing, miracies.
    3. refused to pay uxes.
    4. were not Roman citizens.
81. The gift of the Holy Spirit seen in Peter when he was in Joppa was
    1. wisdom.
    2. interpreting scriptures.
    3. prophecy
    4. working miracles.
82. In traditional African communities, people. show that there is life after death through 
    1. performing libations.
    2. shaving the hair of newborn babies.
    3. naming children after ancestors.
    4. offering sacrifica
83. A common belief about God in both Christianity and traditional African communities is that God
    1. lives in high places.
    2. is served by angles.
    3. is the provider.
    4. is three in one.
84. People thank God for good harvest in traditional African communities by
    1. offering food sacrifices in shrines.
    2. sharing food with the hungry.
    3. giving food to strangers
    4. selling surplus food.
85. In traditional African communities, shrines are places where
    1. ancestors are buried.
    2. sacrifices are offered.
    3. initiation ceremonies are held.
    4. marriage ceremonies take place.
86. The best way for Christians show obedience to lawful authority is through
    1. composing songs for leaders.
    2. attending national day celebrations.
    3. going to church.
    4. paying their taxes.
87. The best way for Christians to promote awareness of HIV and AIDS is by
    1. counselling infected people.
    2. buying medicine for infected people.
    3. setting good examples of moral behaviour.
    4. visiting people in hospitals.
88. Margaret, a standard eight pupil, has become pregnant. The best action for her to take is to 
    1. keep the pregnancy.
    2. get married.
    3. drop out of school.
    4. look for employment.
89. The church in Kenya promotes good health among the people through
    1. offering free medical care.
    2. writing books about healthcare.
    3. establishing hospitals.
    4. visiting sick people.
90. Thika school for the blind was established by the
    1. Catholic Church.
    2. Methodist Church.
    3. African Inland Church.
    4. Salvation Army Church

SECTION B:

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 

61. Encourage amongst you, doing and having patience. This is a teaching from surah
    1. Al-Maun
    2. Al-Naas
    3. Al-Nasr
    4. Al-Asr
62. Bismillahi Rahmaani Rahiim is the official first verse of surah
    1. Ikhlas.
    2. Fatiha
    3. Nasr.
    4. Nas.
63. Surah Qaariah gives information on
    1. angels.
    2. Allah.
    3. qiyamah.
    4. qadar.
64. "Suhuf" was a holy book revealed by prophet
    1. Ibrahim (A.S)
    2. Musa (A.S)
    3. Daud(A.S)
    4. Issa(A.S)
65. Failure to fulfill a promise is according to the teachings of the prophet
    1. forgetfulness
    2. laziness
    3. hypocrisy
    4. incompetence
66. What is the meaning of "Taqwa" in Islamic faith?
    1. Reliance on Allah.
    2. Obedience to Allah.
    3. The fear of God.
    4. Belief in Allah.
67. The Hudaibiyya treaty was meant to last for
    1. 100 years
    2. 10 years
    3. 25 years
    4. 5 years
68. What will angel Izrail come for upon ones death?
    1. Heart.
    2. Soul.
    3. Chest.
    4. Neck.
69. The attribute of Allah Al-Latif means the
    1. creator.
    2. source of peace.
    3. source of knowledge.
    4. kind.
70. The prophet said that Allah (SWT) authorized us to eat and drink but avoid
    1. israaf.
    2. ishraaf.
    3. istimraar.
    4. ijtihaad.
71. The maximum number of times a Muslim faithful should visit Makka is
    1. once.
    2. thrice.
    3. as many as possible.
    4. ten.
72. Which among these Fardh prayers has no sunnah Baadiya prayer?
    1. Magharib.
    2. Isha.
    3. Dhuhr.
    4. Asr.
73. Medium najis is characterized by the following except
    1. smell.
    2. colour.
    3. texture.
    4. taste.
74. A special meal for Nikah attendants is called
    1. Taraka
    2. Suhur
    3. Iftaar
    4. Limatul Arus
75. Which of the following attributes does not describe prophet Ibrahim. (A.S)?
    1. Abul-Imaan.
    2. Aniifa Muslima.
    3. Khaliilullah.
    4. Aakhirul ambiya-a.
76. The prophets of Allah did not receive wahyi through
    1. ancestral spirits.
    2. dreams.
    3. angels.
    4. veils.
77. A Muslim should count 40 houses from his to know his
    1. kinsmen.
    2. neighbours.
    3. friends.
    4. relatives.
78. The prophet's mosque built in Madina is not referred to as masjid
    1. Yatimein.
    2. Nabawi.
    3. Quba
    4. Qibtein.
79. "Mashallah" is an Islamic dua that expresses
    1. a promise.
    2. thanks.
    3. contentment.
    4. a congratulatory remark.
80. Battles of Uhud and Badr were fought in the same month after
    1. two years.
    2. three years.
    3. five years.
    4. one year.
81. Muslims who like welcoming guests develop the virtue of
    1. generosity.
    2. hospitality.
    3. kindness.
    4. sacrifice.
82. Sunna Ashura Swaum is fasted on
    1. 10th Muharram.
    2. 10th Dhulhijja.
    3. every three days in the month.
    4. every Monday and Thursday.
83. The dua which is recited in salaat during the sijda pillar is
    1. Rabbi Ighfirlii warhamnii.
    2. Subhaana rabbi al-adhiimu.
    3. Subhaana rabbi-al-aala.
    4. Rabbi shirahlii swadrii.
84. What does the term "Iqra" mean?
    1. Read
    2. Book
    3. Worship
    4. Pen
85. Who among the following was the grandfather of nabii Issa?
    1. Aali Imran.
    2. Dhul-Karmaine
    3. Raaghib Bahira
    4. Abdul Munaf
86. You may not have completed your ibada if you fail to
    1. spend at Muzdalifa.
    2. stand at Arafat.
    3. visit the prophet's tomb.
    4. visit the spring of Zamzam.
87. The Sunna Jamaa prayer performed by Muslims at the mercy of Allah for rains is 
    1. Khusuf.
    2. istiqa'a
    3. istikhara.
    4. taraweh.
88. A .........................man is near Allah, near paradise, near men and far from hell.
    1. hospitable
    2. brave
    3. panctual
    4. generous
89. Which one of the following phrases does not express thankfulness?
    1. Jazaakallah.
    2. Alhamdulillah.
    3. Shukran.
    4. Afuwan.
90. Complete the verse below:
    Salaamun hiya hattaa mathila-il
    1. fajr
    2. ishai
    3. maghrib
    4. asr.

MARKING SCHEME

Questions

Creative Arts And Social Studies

1. During our daily activites, when we step on dusty or muddy soils with our shoes we create a
   1. shoc print
   2. foot print
   3. hand print
   4. soil print.
2. Grade 6 learners modelled the item shown below using clay. The modelled geometrical form is
   
   
   1. conical
   2. pyramidal
   3. cube
   4. cuboid
3. The beautiful style of writing messages on seasonal cards using letters or words is called
   1. embellishments
   2. dabbing
   3. calligraphy
   4. printing
4. Grade 6 learners were making rectangular flower vases using clay. The best technique to be applied in this lesson was
   1. pinch
   2. coil
   3. slip
   4. slab
5. The process of joining two or more pieces or leather using thin strips as shown below is called
   
   
   1. strapping 
   2. glueing sewing
   3. thonging
6. The art of creating decorative designs by sewing or sticking pieces of Cabric onto another to form a picture or pattern is called
   1. collage
   2. applique technique
   3. montage
   4. tic and dye
7. The main technique of making a marionette is
   1. construction and assemblage
   2. sculpture
   3. collage
   4. montage
8. Which one of the following is not a 2D art work?
   1. Drawings.
   2. Crayon etching. 
   3. Paintings.
   4. Basketry.
9. Legs and hands are the most common parts of the body that shows movement. They are called
   1. limbs
   2. body
   3. trunk
   4. abdomen.
10. Parts of a letter that goes down when writing a message as shown below is called
    
    
    1. body
    2. ascender
    3. descender
    4. upper case
11. Which of the following verses are found in East African Community Anthem? 
    1. Patriotism.
    2. Unity
    3. Hatred.
    4. Peace.
12. A Grade 6 music teacher from Amani Primary school was icaching the Icarners about the type of song that was talking about issues affecting the society. Which of the following types of song was being taught?
    1. Topical song.
    2. Patriotic song.
    3. Action song
    4. Sacred song.
13. The following are expressions that are used when singing. Which of the following expression talk about proper pronunciation of words inorder to understand the message?
    1. Dymamics.
    2. Diction.
    3. Tempo.
    4. Voice blend.
14. Below is a wind instrument from a certain community. What is the name of the instrument?
    
    
    1. Milele.
    2. Abu.
    3. Nzumari.
    4. Coro.
15. Name the musical note below.
    
    
    1. dotted minim
    2. crotchet
    3. minim
    4. semibreve
16. Which hand(s) is used to play note D in a discand recorder?
    1. Left hand.
    2. Both Hands.
    3. Right hand.
    4. None.
17. The diagram below shows a string instrument. Write the name and the community it belongs.
    
    
    1. Wandindi - Kikuyu
    2. Orutu - Luo
    3. Kimengeng' - Kalenjin
    4. Obekano - Kisii
18. Abdi a Grade 6 learner was asked to state the element of music that describes the loudness or softness of a song. Which one was correct? 
    1. Tempo.
    2. Rhythm
    3. Dynamics
    4. Pitch.
19. The following are musical notes and their corresponding rests. Which one is correctly matched with its rest?
    
20. String instruments are played by
    1. hitting
    2. plucking 
    3. blowing
    4. shaking

MAKAO AREA

Use the map above to answer questions 21 - 25 

21. The climatic condition experienced in the southern part of Makao area is
    
    1. cool and dry
    2. hot and wet
    3. hot and dry
    4. cool and wet.
22. The location of slaughter house in the map has been influenced by
    
    1. availability of raw material.
    2. presence of borehole .
    3. nearness to road network
    4. availability of good climate.
23. What evidence in nap indicated that there is tourism activities in Makao area? 
    1. Markets.
    2. Railway line.
    3. Hotel
    4. Game reserve.
24. The head or Makao area is likely to be
    
    1. Governor
    2. Deputy governor
    3. County commissioner
    4. Deputy County Commissioner.
25. Three of the following economic activities are carried out in Makao arca except
    1. mining
    2.  livestock keeping:
    3. trading
    4. lumbering
26. Which one of the following language groups is correctly matched with the area they settled in during migration into Eastern Africa?
    1. Highland Nilotes - Around Mt. Elgon.
    2. Bantus - Along river Nile.
    3. Cushites - Around the highlands of Ethiopia. 
    4. Semites - Around Lake Victoria.
27. Grade 6 learners were told to download types of lakes from the internet, Michael was assisted by his guradian and downloaded the diagram below. What type of lake did they download?
    
    
    1. Crater lakes. 
    2. Lava dammed lakes.
    3. Rift valley lakes,
    4. Ox-bow lakes.
28. Which one of the following is a similarity between the traditional government of Buganda Kingdom and the Nyamwezi cheisdom?
    1. Their leaders were appointed by the council of elders.
    2. They both had hereditary leadership.
    3. They both had a traditional parliament.
    4. They both had a monarchial government.
29. Which one of the following minerals is correctly matched with the method of mining?
    1. Gold - Dredging.
    2. Copper - Deep shaft. 
    3. Limestone - Open cast.
    4. Soda ash - Drilling. 30.
30. Grade 4 learners were asked by their socia! studies teacher to give the main reason why they started an entrepreneurship project in their school, who among them gave the correct answer?
    1. Amina- To make use of locally available resources.
    2. Peter - To help the school in buying land.
    3. Margaret - To help themn raise income.
    4. William - To help them create employment in school
31. The headteacher of Kabarak Primary Schoool sabarak Primary School invited Mr. Kigen one of the officers from East  African Community to talk about challenges facing the organization. Which one of the following was not mentioned as a challenge?
    1. Poor roads.
    2. Mistrust among members.
    3. Use of a common currency.
    4. Natural calamities.
32. Below are examples of rights and freedoms of Kenya citizens.
    1. Freedom of Movement.
    2. Right to health care.
    3. Right to fair pay.
    4. Righi to privacy
    5. freedom of speech.
       The Which one of these rights and freedoms are grouped as social?
       1. (ii) and (iv) 
       2. (i) and (v) 
       3. (iii) and (iv)
       4. (i) and (ii)
33. Study the poster below.
    

    TAXES                     GRANTS LOANS                      COUNTERFINES

    From the above posters, the message communicated is
    1. types of expenditure
    2. sources of foreign exchange 
    3. sources of revenue 
    4.  types of taxes.
34. Which arm of county government is headed by the governor?
    1. County Executive Committee.
    2. County Assembly.
    3. County Education Office.
    4. County wards,
       
       Use the diagram below to answer question 35
       
35. Which one of the following mountains was formed through the process shown in the diagram  above?
    1. Mt. Elgon.
    2. Mt. Kilimanjaro.
    3. Mt. Longonot.
    4. Danakil alps.

Christian Religious Education

36. God created the world in seven days. What did  he create on the fourth day?
    
    1. Sun, moon and stars. 
    2. Light and darkness.
    3. Sea creatures and birds. 
    4. The sky. 
37. Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden. God  chased them from the garden when they
    
    1. found that they were naked
    2. talked to the snake
    3. ate the fruit of the forbidden tree
    4. cultivated the land.
38. Mr. Kioko explained to his grade 6 learners the books of the bible. Which of the following statements he did not mention?
    
    1. old testament has 27 books
    2. bible is divided into two parts 
    3. gospel books are four 
    4. bible was written by different authors. 
39. Shadrack, Meshack and Abednego were thrown into the blazing fire furnace. Why did the King  command that they be thrown in the fire? They 
    1. were not true Hebrews
    2. did not pay taxes
    3. worshiped the golden statue
    4. refused to worship the golden statue.
40. During the last supper Jesus washed his disciples feet What else did he do? Hie
    1. spoke in tongues
    2. was covered by a cloud
    3. broke the bread and gave to his disciples
    4. baptised the disciples.
41. How many boys were killed by the two she-bears after mocking Prophet Elisha calling him 'baldy'?
    1. 2
    2. 36
    3. 18
    4. 42
42. After Jesus was born, the wisemen from the East Compression visited him with gifts. Which of the following was not among the gifts?
    1. Gold..
    2. Silver.
    3. Myrrh.
    4. Frankincense.
43. Mrs. Kariuki a sunday school teacher in Blessed  Worship Centre taught the young children the benefits of being kind using the story of how Jesus fed the 5000 men in the bible with loaves of bread and fish. How many baskets remained after feeding the people? 
    1. 8
    2. 5
    3. 2
    4. 12
44. Jesus Christ walked over the water. When the disciples saw him they were frightened, they  thought he was
    1. mad
    2. a ghost
    3. an angel
    4. a spirit
45. Jesus died and after three days he resurrected. Who informed Mary Magdalene and Mary that Jesus had risen?
    1. Peter.
    2. The Angel.
    3. Joseph of Arimathea
    4. Judas Iscariot
46. We should be thankful to God for his good deeds in our lives. Which of the following is not a way of saying thankyou to God?
    1. Doing good things to other people.
    2. Sharing food with the needy.;
    3. Boasting about our wealth.
    4. Singing praises to God.
47. Which of the following is the first statement in the Lords prayer?
    1. I believe in God, the father almighty....
    2. May the grace of the Lord Jesus.....
    3. Our father.....
    4. Oh God of all creation, bless......
48. Tr. Dorcas asked her class to make cards with the fruits of the Holyspirit. Who among the following made them wrongly?
    1. James - Lovė, Peace, Gentleness
    2. Monica- Patience, Selfcontrol, faithfulness
    3. George- Prophecy, Preaching, Singing
    4. Jane - Peace, Joy, Humbleness
49. During the Pentecost, the disciples of the sus did all the following except
    1. spoke in tongues
    2. preaches the word of God 
    3. the were drunk
    4. they were filled with the Holyspirit.
50. Jesus home town was
    1. Nazareth
    2. Bethelehem
    3. Galilee .
    4. Antioch

Islamic Religious Activities

36. What is “Al-Kauthar”? A
    
    1.  star in the darkness
    2. guidance in the ignorance
    3. mountain peak.
    4. river in paradise.
37. In the Surah Al-Maun, Muslims should not mistreat
    
    1. orphans
    2. brother muslims 
    3. the non muslims 
    4. their neighbours.
38. "Wama adiraaka mal-hutwama-Naarullahi muukada”. This is a quotation from Surah 
    1. Al-Qaaria
    2. Al-Humaza 
    3. Al-Quraish .
    4. Al-Kaafirun
39. Which quotation completes this verse correctly?
    1. Truth and honesty.
    2. Kindness and respect.
    3. Truth and patience.
    4. Love and unity.
40. "Allah suid in Surah Asr, "Man is in a loss except those who have faith, do righteous. deeds and advice each other on ...." In this Surah, Allah(s.w) swears by 
    1. the sun.
    2. the still morning.
    3. wonders of creation. 
    4. time.
41. What are Hadith?
    1. Stories of Prophets.
    2. Sayings of Swahabas.
    3. The history of Islam
    4. Sayings of the Prophet.
42. In the hadith of the prophet, we learn that Allah (s.w) judges people basing on their 
    1. actions.
    2. appearance 
    3. wealth
    4. race
43. What did Allah promise those men who wear women clothes and women who wear the male clothings according to Hadith? A
    1. reward
    2. punishment
    3. curse
    4. confusion.
44. There are pillars of Iman.
    1. three
    2. five
    3. six
    4. eleven
45. What is Taqwa?
    1. The feeling of Allah.
    2. The fear of Allah.
    3. Seeing Allah.
    4. Reliance on Allah.
46. A prophet of Allah was thrown in fire to burn off but Allah (s.w) ordered fire, “Be cool and safe on my servant”. This was Prophet
    1. Nuh (A.S)
    2. Yusuf(A.S)
    3. Musa (A.S)
    4. Ibrahim (A.S)
47. How many brothers did Prophet Yusuf (A.S). had? 
    1. 11
    2. 10
    3. 12
    4. 9
48. All the following are forms of Hadath Akbar except one. Which one?
    1. Sexual intercourse.
    2. Mestruation flow.
    3. Blood after birth.
    4. Passing stool.
49. Which one of the following is not a reason why muslims should take Tayammum before Swalah? When
    1. water is dangerous for your health
    2. there is no water
    3. you already have Wudhu .
    4. a dangerous animal is near water for Wudhu.
50. Who among the following people is not a recipient of Zakkat? 'The
    1. orphans
    2. poor
    3. new converts 
    4. needy.

Marking Scheme

Questions

Art & Craft.

1. Which one of the following is the medium that can be used for paper craft?
   1. Glass.
   2.  Wood.
   3. Cards.
   4. Clay.
2. Maua wanted to make a paper flower. She could use all the following techniques except The method used above is called 
   1. cutting technique.
   2. pleating technique.
   3. twisting technique.
   4. slabbing technique.
3. The following are steps followed when designing a stencil printing motif but not in their correct order:
   1. Displaying your motif. 
   2. Choose a subject matter.
   3. Transfer your design on a hard stencil paper.
   4. Keep the motif for the next lesson. 
   5. Draw the design that you want
   6. Place the stencil paper on a firm surface  then cut out the design\
      Which of the following shows the correct order of the steps from the first to the last?
      1. ii, v, iii, vi, i, iv 
      2. ii, v, vi, üi, i, iv 
      3. ii, vi, iii, v, i, iv 
      4. ii, iii, vi, v, i, iv
4. Mwamburi made a sculpture like the one shown below,
   
   Which of the following methods did he use?
   1. Welding. 
   2. Carving.
   3. Folding.
   4. Twisting.
5. Slab technique is commonly applied in 
   1. pottery.
   2. drawing.
   3. printing.
   4. pasting.
6. One of the following items can be made using coil and stitch method. Which one?
   
7. Maina collected picture cut outs from different sources and stuck them together to make one composition as shown below.
   
   The method used above is called
   1. montage. 
   2. tic and dye.
   3. collage. .
   4. assemblage.
8. In which of the following forms has cross hatching technique been used?
   
9. Tie and dye is a technique that can be used
   1. wood materials.
   2. finished clay products.
   3. fabric. 
   4. paper work.
10. Select a list consisting of secondary colours only.
    1. Yellow, blue, red.
    2. Blue, green, yellow. 
    3. Orange, violet, green
    4. Red, orange, blue.

Music.

11. As Ezekiel was passing near a local church, he heard the congregation singing a song in praise of God. The type of song Ezekiel heard is a
    1. topical song.
    2. sacred song.
    3. patriotic song.
    4. lullaby.
12. When two people perform a two part song at  different voice parts, we say they are singing
    1. solo.
    2. choral.
    3. trio.
    4. duet.
13. Which one of the following is not a socio- economic importance of songs? 
    1. Shaping the morals of community members. 
    2. Entertainment.
    3. Used in rallies to praise political leaders.
    4. Helping in promoting peace.
14. Which of the following musical notes is correctly matched with its rest?
    
15. Which of the following statements is true?
    1. dotted minim has two crotchets.
    2. minim has the French rhythm name Taa- aa
    3. dot after the minim is equal to a semibreve.
    4. quaver has a French rhythm name Taa.
16. Which one of the following is not an economic importance of folk dances?
    1. Make the country carn foreign exchange.
    2. Source of employment to the dancers.
    3. Source of income to the individuals.
    4. Help people to learn their cultures.
17. Which of the following pairs shows ways of playing string instruments?
    1. Blowing and plucking.
    2. Plucking and bowing.
    3. Bowing and pressing
    4. Hitting and bowing.
18. When playing note C on the descant recorder, the
    1. 7 hole is left open.
    2. 6 hóle is left open.
    3. back hole is covered using the left thumb. 
    4. back hole is covered using the right index  finger.
19. The musical instrument below is called adeudeu.
    
    Which of the following communities plays the instrument above?
    1. Abakuria.
    2. Mbeere,
    3. Kipsigis.
    4. Iteso.
20. Which of the following parts of a fiddle is correctly matched with its function?
    1. String - used to make the sound louder.
    2. Neck- covers the resonator.
    3. Bridge - for loosening or tightening the string. 
    4. Bow - for playing the fiddle.

Social Studies

21. Which element of a map shows the relationship between the dista, man and the one on the real ground?
    1. Scale.
    2. Title.
    3. Key.
    4. Frame
22. . All the following are contributions of large scale farming to the economy of Eastern Africa. Which one is not?
    1. It has led to the improvement of infrastructure.
    2. Large scale farming creates job opportunities.
    3. Community members are able to learn different cultures.
    4. Products from large scale farming are used as raw materials.
23. One of the challenges facing beef farming in Eastern Africa is lack of water due to prolonged drought. Which of the following is the solution to this challenge? 
    1. Providing veterinary services,
    2. Improving the quality of livestock through cross breeding.
    3. Drilling boreholes and digging wells.
    4. Reducing the number of stock.
24. Use the diagram below to answer the  following question,
    
    The fishing method shown above is called
    1. net drifting.
    2. purse seining.
    3. trawling. 
    4. long lining.
25. Which one of the following is true about Buganda and Nyamwezi traditional forms of government?
    1. Buganda was ruled by hereditary kings while Nyamwezi was ruled by hereditary chiefs.
    2. Leadership was hereditary in the Buganda kingdom only.
    3. Nyamwezi was a kingdom while  Buganda was a chiefdom.
    4. The Buganda kingdom was ruled by chiefs called Ntemi.
26. Which one of the following is not an objective of the East African Community?
    1. Forming a common currency for member states.
    2. Establishing a common market.
    3. Removing trade barriers like tariffs.
    4. Promoting peace among member states.
27. Which one of the following is a social right? Right to
    1. trade.
    2. vote.
    3. work. 
    4. food.
28. The illustration below shows the formation of a certain physical feature.
    
    The physical feature shown above is an example of
    1. corrie lakes.
    2. lava-dammed lakes.
    3. crater lakes.
    4. depression lakes.
29. Which of the following lists consists of bantus found in Kenya only?
    1. Basoga, Wapare, Aembu.
    2. Taita, Mijikenda, Pokomo. 
    3. Banyankole, Bagisu, Batoro
    4. Zaramo, Sukuma, Hehe.
30. Below are facts about a vegetation zone:
    1. Cacti plants are common.
    2. Scattered tufts of grass.
    3. Short scrubs 
       The vegetation zone described above is
       1. papyrus swamp vegetation
       2. mangrove forest.
       3. Savannah grassland vegetation
       4. Semi-desert vegetation.
31. Which of the following road signs is likely to be found where more than two roads meet?
    
    Use the map of Eastern Africa below 10 answer questions 32 and 35.
    
32. The lake marked V is called lake
    1. Turkana
    2. Kyoga.
    3. Kanyaboli.
    4. Albert.
33. The National park marked S is called
    1. Sibiloi
    2. Serengeti
    3. Maasai Mara
    4. Tsavo.
34. The community that used the route marked Z during the migration period was the
    1. Nyamwezi 
    2. Taita
    3. Maasai
    4. Ngoni
35. The country marked B is likely to be
    1. Ethiopia. 
    2. Eritrea
    3. Somali.
    4. South Sudan

Christian Religious Education

36. When Jesus called His first disciples, they  were
    1. looking after a flock. 
    2. fishing in a river.
    3. burning incense in church
    4. worshipping in church.
37. The devil tempted Jesus Christ as He was
    1. being baptized in river Jordan 
    2. being hidden from Herod.
    3. driving away demons.
    4. fasting in the wilderness.
38. The Roman officer's servant was healed because of great.
    1. faith.
    2. obedience.
    3. patience. 
    4. strength.
39. What do Christians learn from Jesus' miracle  of healing the bleeding woman?
    1. Tolerance.
    2. Faith.
    3. Courage.
    4. Patience.
40. Jesus' power over death was revealed when Не.
    1. calmed the storm.
    2. chased traders from the temple.
    3. raised Lazarus from death
    4. changed water into wine.
41. How best can the church take good care of the sick in the society?
    1. Inviting them for church prayers.
    2. Offering free baptismal services.
    3. Sending the clergy to lay hands on them.
    4. Building accessible health facilities.
42. The parable of the hidden treasure teaches Christians about
    1. the kingdom of God.
    2. wise use of wealth.
    3. persistence in prayer.
    4. belief in God."
43. Who among the following Bible personalities wrestled with God? 
    1. James.
    2. Jacob.
    3. Devil.
    4. Samson.
44. Which of the following miracles was performed by Elisha?
    1. Healing Simon Peter's mother-in-law.
    2. Changing a stick to a snake.
    3. Floating an axe head.
    4. Raising the rich woman's son.
45. Which of the following pairs of books was written By Paul?
    1. Isaiah and kings.
    2. Deuteronomy and Chronicles.
    3. Ecclesiastes and Psalm.
    4. Thessalonians and Psalm.
46. James and John were sons of
    1. Zachacus.
    2. Alphaeus.
    3. Zebedee
    4. Elikanah.
47. This is my dear son with whom I am  pleased (Matthew 17.5). These words were  said when Jesus was being
    1. baptized.
    2. transfigured. 
    3. rejected.
    4. crucified.
48. Prophet Elijah had a contest with false prophets of Baal on mount
    1. Olive.
    2. Carmel
    3. Ararat.
    4. Pisgah
49. When Jesus was arrested, He was first taken . to 
    1. Pontius Pilate.
    2. King Herod. 
    3. the king of Jews. 
    4. His parents.
50. Who agreed to bury the body of Jesus  Christ? 
    1. Simon of Cyrene.
    2. Peter
    3. John
    4. Joseph of Arimathea

Islamic Religious Education.

36. Which one of the following does not refer  to Allah's Mercy?
    1. Ghafur
    2. Rahim
    3. Aliim
    4. Rahman
37. A Muslim who practises tawakkul is a 
    1. tawakkil. 
    2. mutawakkil.
    3. tawakkal. 
    4. mutawakkad.
38. Which one of the following is the third  pillar of Islam? 
    1. Shahada.
    2. Swalah
    3. Zakat
    4. Inshirah
39. During Isra Wal Miraj, prophet Muhammad (SAW) came across many
    1. prophets.
    2. swahabas.
    3. angels.
    4. kings.
40. Allah's angels were made from
    1. air. 
    2. clay. 
    3. fire.
    4. nuur.
41. The first surah of the Qur'an revealed to  prophet Muhammad (p.b.uh) tells Muslims  that man was created from
    1. clay.
    2. water.
    3. a rib.
    4. blood.
42. Which one of the following is not a thick najis?
    1. Urine.
    2. Sweat.
    3. Vomit.
    4. Pus. 
43. The angels who question the dead in their graves are
    1. Munkar and Nakir.
    2. Raqib and Atid.
    3. Ridhwan and Malik.
    4. Jibril and Mikail.
44. In most cases, tawbah directed to Allah leads
    1. faith.
    2. bitterness.
    3. anger.
    4. forgiveness.
45. Which one of the following is not a quality of a mutaqeen?
    1. Truthful and honest.
    2. Proud and forgiving.
    3. Kind and generous. 
    4. Just and forgiving.
46. Surah Al-Ikhlas was revealed in  
    1. Yathrib.
    2. Saudia.
    3. Madinna.
    4. Makka
47. In the hadith on responsibility, we are told take advantage of
    1. old age before youthful age.
    2. wealth before poverty.
    3. busy time before free time.
    4. sickness before health.
48. Due to his obedience and faithfulness to Allah, nabii Ibrahim was given all the following titles except?
    1. Laaziz
    2. Hanif 
    3. Nabia
    4. Siddiq
49. One of prophet Muhammad's uncles is cursed in surah.
    1. Fatiha
    2. Kawthar
    3. Maun
    4. Masad 
50. Planting of trees is a way of
    1. swalahi
    2. swadaqah.
    3. communicating with Allah.
    4. showing off.