• Culture
  • Aspects Of Traditional Culture In The County
• The School
  • Practising School Motto And Core Values In School

Culture

• Culture is people’s way of life.
• Each community has its own way of doing things.
• Communities have different types of foods, dressing, songs, dances, ceremonies and festivals.
• Culture is passed from one generation to another.

Aspects Of Traditional Culture In The County

Importance of aspects of traditional culture    

1. Culture promotes unity among the members of the society through sports and games, festivals and ceremonies.
2. Through culture, young people are able to learn good morals and values.
3. Culture makes us unique through language, types of food we eat and the dressing styles.
4. Tourists pay some money to see our culture. This money helps the government to develop our country.
5. Promote love and kindness
6. Promote responsible people in the society
7. Promote honesty
8. They develop good habits

The school   

• A school is a place where pupils go to be taught or to learn
• Is an educational institution designed to provide learning to learners with the support of teachers
• A school mainly equips learners with knowledge and skills
• A school trains individuals to be responsible or useful members of the society
• We have government and private schools

History of the school

• Every school has a history.
• The history tells us when and how the school started.
• It also tells us about the achievement of the school.
• This history gives the school an opportunity to focus on future plans.

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School motto and core values

• A school motto is a short statement of what a school believes in.
• School core values are important believes that guide the members of the school.

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Practising School Motto And Core Values In School

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School routine

• A daily school routine is a list of activities that the school does every day.
• Is the programme of activities that have been planned to take place every day in the school
• Day schools and boarding schools have different routines
• A school routine is prepared by the school administration
• School routine should be as per the guidelines of the ministry of education.
• A school routine is clearly indicated on the school timetable

Importance of a school routine

• It helps the school to run smoothly
• It ensures order and harmony in the school
• Helps in bringing up all round pupils
• Helps to train pupils to be responsible
• Helps in proper time management
• Helps to strengthen discipline among pupils
• Ensures that all activities in the school are allocated times

Questions

Study the map of Seta Area and answer questions 1-7

1. The land in Seta area slopes from
   
   1. North
   2. East.
   3. West. 
   4. South
2. Which one of the following factors led to the growth of Seta town?
   
   1. Economic activities.
   2. Road junction.
   3. Security
   4. Climatic conditions.
3. Traders in Seta area obtain their trading licences from
   
   1. Sema market
   2. County offices.
   3. Police station.
   4. County commissioner's office.
4. The main religion in Seta town is
   
   1. Islamic
   2. Christian
   3. Hinduism.
   4. Judaism.
5. Which one of the following economic activities is not practised in Seta area?
   
   1. Farming
   2. Lumbering
   3. Tourism.
   4. Fishing
6. What is the climate of the North of Seta area?
   
   1. Cool and wet.
   2. Hot and wet.
   3. Hot and dry
   4. Hot and cool.
7. The administrative head of Seta area is a
   
   1. county commissioner.
   2. governor.
   3. regional co-ordinator.
   4. police officer.
8. Which one of the following language groups is correctly matched with the place of origin?
   
   1. Cushites - Cameroon.
   2. Bantus - Bar-el Ghazel.
   3. Nilotes - Horn of Africa.
   4. Semites - Saudi Arabia.
9. The following are descriptions of an early hominid
   
   1. Remains were discovered near lake Turkana and Olduvai Gorge
   2. Made simple tools
   3. Made slurred speech
   4. Lived in caves
      The hominid described above is
      
      1. homo habilis.
      2. homo erectus.
      3. homo sapien
      4. homo sapien sapien.
10. Three of the following are traditional methods of education. Which method did the learner need an expert to learn through observation?
    
    1. Story telling.
    2. Use of riddles.
    3. Use of proverbs.
    4. Apprenticeship.
11. The following are types of soils. Which one is found in the flood plains through deposition?
    
    1. Loamy soil.
    2. Volcanic soil.
    3. Alluvial soil
    4. Sandy soil.
12. The following are characteristics of a relief region in Kenya:
    
    1. Lies between 250m and 1100m above sea level.
    2. It is generally flat
    3. Has some eroded hills
    4. It is generally dry
       The region described above is
       
       1. the highlands
       2. the plateaus.
       3. the Rift Valley.
       4. the Coastal lowlands.
13. Among the Nandi community, people who were born almost the same time formed
    
    1. a clan
    2. age group
    3. age set.
    4. age mates.
14. The main aim of education in traditional African society was to
    
    1. prepare the youth for adulthood and become responsible members of the society
    2. prepare the youth for employment in traditional industries.
    3. instill discipline and responsibility.
    4. instill knowledge and skills.
15. Which group of mountains below were formed through faulting?
    
    1. Atlas, Drankensberg, Cape ranges.
    2. Ruwenzori, Usambara, Kharas.
    3. Kilimanjaro, Kenya, Elgon.
    4. Ahagger, Tibesti, Homboli.
16. Which of the following groups consists of crops grown in traditional agriculture?
    1. Yams, sorghum, millet.
    2. Millet, cassava, wheat.
    3. Arrow roots, French beans, Yams.
    4. Sweet potatoes, cassava, rice.
17. The main problem facing poultry farming in Kenya today is
    
    1.  high cost of poultry feeds.
    2. attacks by pests and diseases.
    3. over production of poultry products.
    4. competition from imported poultry products.
18. Which one of the following minerals is not correctly matched with its use?
    
    1. Soda ash-making toothpaste.
    2. Fluorspar - strengthening steel and aluminium.
    3. Diatomite-making paints.
    4. Limestone - making cement.
19. The government of Kenya is promoting fish farming mainly to
    
    1.  improve the living standards of the farmers.
    2.  increase food production
    3.  increase government revenue.
    4.  make good use of unproductive land.
20.  Which one of the following traditional methods of weather observation is used today?
    
    1. Croaking of frogs.
    2. Migration of ants.
    3. Observing the movement of the clouds.
    4. Phases of the moon.
21. The system used by Portuguese to rule her colonies in Africa was know as
    
    1. assimilation 
    2. association.
    3. direct. 
    4. indirect
22. The following are characteristics of population of Germany. Which one is not?
    
    1. Majority of the people are old.
    2. The population is not evenly distributed.
    3. There are slightly more males than females.
    4. The population has a small dependence ratio.
23. The main reason why the government of Kenya established settlement schemes in Kenya after independence was to
    
    1. improve the living standards of the people.
    2. increase food production in the country.
    3. settle the landless
    4. put more land under cultivation.
24. The method of irrigation used in Mwea Tebere irrigation scheme is
    
    1. canal.
    2. furrow.
    3. drip
    4. overhead.

Use the map of Africa to answer questions 25 to 28

25.  The winds marked M are known as
    
    1. Hamattan.
    2. Westerlies.
    3. North West trade winds.
    4. Northery winds.
26. The plateau marked S is called
    
    1. Bie plateau.
    2. Fouta Djallon.
    3. Jos plateau.
    4. Nyika plateau.
27. The Island country marked X was colonized
    
    1. French 
    2. British
    3. Italians
    4. Germans.
28. The climatic region marked Y is experienced in the following countries except
    
    1. Morocco 
    2. Libya.
    3. Tunisia.
    4. Chad.
29. Below is a description of a town in Eastern Africa:
    
    1. It is an industrial centre
    2. It is the commercial capital of its country
    3. It serves as the gateway of its country
    4. It is the biggest city in its country
    5. It is a tourist centre
       The town described above is
       
       1. Nairobi.
       2. Arusha.
       3. Mombasa.
       4. Dar es salaam.
30. The main contribution of sugarcane growing in Sudan is that
    
    1.  it has led to the growth of industries.
    2.  it has led to the development of infrastructure.
    3. it has led to the creation of job opportunities.
    4.  it has led to the increment of government income.
31. Which one of the following is not a type of marriage recognized in Kenya?
    
    1. Civil marriage.
    2. Religious marriage.
    3. Eloping marriage.
    4. Customary marriage.
32. The following are functions of the head teachers in a public primary school. Which one is not?
    
    1. Ensures that the day-today activities of the school are running smoothly.
    2.  Keeps important documents of the school.
    3. Controls the ministry of education.
    4. Admits new pupils in the school.
33. The main difference between horticultural farming in Kenya and Netherlands is that
    
    1. horticultural farming in Netherlands is carried out on arable land while in Kenya it is done on reclaimed land.
    2. horticultural farming in Netherlands is highly mechanized while in Kenya it is less mechanized.
    3. Netherlands practise monocropping while Kenya grow all the horticultural crops.
    4. horticultural farming in Netherlands is done by the government while in Kenya it is done by individuals.
34. Which one of the following is the main benefit of forestry in Swaziland?
    
    1. Earns the country foreign exchange.
    2. Creation of job opportunities.
    3. Moderates the climate of the country.
    4. Provides raw materials for paper industry.
35. The document issued by a court of law outlining the person who will manage the estate of the deceased person is known as
    
    1. a will
    2. testate.
    3. letter of administration.
    4. intestate.
36.  The following are conditions favouring a crop grown in Africa:
    
    1. High humidity throughout the year
    2. High and well distributed rainfall of between 1500mm - 2000mm
    3. High temperatures of between 24°c - 28°c
    4. Protection from strong sunlight
    5. Low altitude of upto 750m
       The crop whose conditions are described above is
       
       1. cocoa.
       2. cloves
       3. cotton
       4. sugarcane.
37. Three of the following statements are true about the white settlers in Kenya. Which one is not?
    
    1. They introduced cash crop farming in Kenya.
    2. They introduced new methods of modern farming.
    3. They introduced livestock keeping in Kenya.
    4. They took the fertile land from the Africans.
38. The main tourist attraction in the Rift valley region of Kenya is
    
    1.  wildlife.
    2. beautiful sceneries.
    3. sandy beaches.
    4. rich cultural practices.
39. In which two months of the year is the sun overhead the equator?
    
    1. March and September.
    2. June and September.
    3. September and December.
    4. December and March.
40. Which one of the following methods of administration was used by the British in administering Northern Nigeria?
    
    1. Assimilation.
    2. Direct rule.
    3. Association.
    4. Indirect rule.
41. Which one of the following is a social right of a citizen in Kenya?
    
    1. Right to work and earn a living.
    2. Right to marry and raise a family.
    3. Right to vote.
    4. Right to do business.
42. Which one of the following is not a similarity between the government of Kenya and Swaziland?
    
    1. In both countries the heads of state are commanders of the Defence Forces
    2. In both countries parliament has two houses
    3. In both countries the head of government is the Prime Minister.
    4. Both countries have civil servants.
43. Which one of the following is a form of child abuse?
    
    1. Forcing children to go to school.
    2. Engaging children in household chores.
    3. Enforcing moral laws in them.
    4. Denying them food as a way of punishment.
44. Which one of the following is the most commonly abused drug in Kenya?
    
    1. Alchohol.
    2. Bhang.
    3. Cigarette.
    4. Miraa.
45. During the Belgians rule in Congo the native Africans were referred to as
    
    1. prazos.
    2. indigina.
    3. evolvees.
    4. assimilees
46. Which one of the following river projects is not correctly matched with its source of water?
    
    1. Akosombo Dam - R. Volta.
    2. Aswan High Dam - R. Nile.
    3. Seven Forks Dams - R. Tana.
    4. Kariba Dam - R. Niger.
47. Which one of the following methods of conflict resolution involves taking the matter to court
    
    1. Litigation 
    2. Mediation.
    3. Arbitration.
    4. Conciliation
48. The best method of conserving wildlife is by
    
    1. passing strict laws against poachers.
    2. banning trade that involves the selling of game products,
    3. fencing game parks.
    4. educating the people about the importance of wildlife conversation.
49. The main reason why the Europeans scrambled for colonies in Africa was
    
    1. search for raw materials for their industries.
    2. search for markets for their industrial goods.
    3. need to spread christianity.
    4. need to settle the surplus population.
50. The bill of rights are guaranteed in the constitution in chapter
    
    1. Five.
    2. Four
    3. Seven.
    4. One.
51. The diagram below means
    
    
    1.  no entry 
    2. no road ahead
    3. stop
    4. road busy
52. Who was the first President of Ghana when it gained independence?
    
    1. J.B Danguah.
    2. Canaan Banana.
    3. Kwameh Nkrumah.
    4. Robert Mugabe.
53. In Kenya National Assembly debates are controlled by the
    
    1. sergent at arms.
    2. leader of majority.
    3. President.
    4. speaker.
54. The body in charge of elections in Kenya is mandated to carry out the following functions except
    
    1. drawing and reviewing boundaries
    2. solving nomination disputes
    3. nullifying election results
    4. announcing election results
55. Which group of countries used armed struggle during their struggle for independence in the colonial period?
    
    1. Kenya, Zimbabwe, Mozambique.
    2. Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania.
    3. Ghana, South Africa, Uganda.
    4. Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya.
56. The main source of revenue for the county governments in Kenya is
    
    1. grants from the national government.
    2. taxes.
    3. rents.
    4. Ioans.
57. The following are qualities of a good leader except
    
    1. intolerant.
    2. patriotic.
    3. impartial.
    4. loyal.
58. Kenya became independent in
    
    1. 1960
    2. 1963
    3. 1964
    4. 1978
59. HIV/AIDS can not be transmitted through
    
    1. sexual intercourse.
    2. shaking hands.
    3. sharing sharp objects.
    4. kissing.
60. The head quarters of A.U are based in
    
    1. Addis Ababa.
    2. Nairobi.
    3. Arusha.
    4. Cairo.

Christian Religious Education

61.  Which one of the following facts from the biblical stories of creation shows that human beings are given the mandate to subdue the earth?
    
    1. Human beings are commanded to multiply and fill the earth.
    2. Human beings are given the power to name all the other creatures
    3. Human beings are given the power to take care of God's creation
    4. Human beings are commanded to have work and leisure.
62. In the Exodus the presence of God was manifested by
    
    1. a mighty wind
    2. an earthquake and a still voice
    3. a burning bush and a pillar of cloud
    4. a pillar of fire and cloud
63. Now I know you have obedient reverence for God, because you have not kept back your only son from me." (Genesis 22:12) These words were spoken by God to
    
    1. Noah
    2. Abraham
    3. David
    4. Moses
64. The following are lessons learnt from the ten plaques that God sent to the Egyptians. Which one is not?
    
    1. Yahweh was aware of the problems of the Israelites
    2. Yawheh was working through His prophet, Moses
    3. Yahweh was determined to save His people
    4. Yahweh was less powerful than the Egyptian gods.
65. Which of the following action by the Israelites during passover does not show that they were in a hurry?
    
    1. Eating while standing
    2. The unleavened bread
    3. The bitter herbs
    4. Eating while wearing sandals
66. Who among the following kings brought the ark of the covenant to the temple of Jerusalem?
    
    1. David
    2. Saul
    3. Solomon 
    4. Rehoboam
67. Which one of the following lists consists of historical books of the Bible only?
    
    1. Judges, Nehemiah, Esther
    2. 1st Kings, Exodus, Leviticus
    3. 1st Chronicles, Numbers, Psalms
    4. Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Jobs
68. Who among the following is not a major prophet?
    
    1. Daniel 
    2. Ezekiel
    3. Isaiah 
    4. Joel
69. During the God's covenant with Jeremiah in Jeremiah 31:3-34, God promised to
    
    1. make a new covenant where each individual will come to know God.
    2. make David's dynasty continue forever
    3. preserve the life of people
    4. fulfill the promises He had made to Abraham.
70. Which one of the following commandments discourages us from being greedy for what does not belong to us?
    
    1. Do not desire another man's property
    2. Do not accuse anyone falsely
    3. Do not use my name for evil purpose
    4. Respect your mother and father
71. The following are events that happened in the life of Jesus: - Heaven opened - The Holy Spirit came in the form of a dove - Sound was heard from heaven. g which of the following occassions did the above events take place?
    
    1. During the transfiguration of Jesus
    2. During the death of Jesus
    3. During the temptations of Jesus
    4. During the baptism of Jesus
72. Which one of the following was the main message of John the baptist?
    
    1. Baptism and humility
    2. Repentance and baptism
    3. Love and generosity
    4. Forgiveness and joy
73. Jesus was circumcised at the age of eight days because
    
    1.  it was in accordance to the Jewish customs
    2. his parents were in a hurry to flee to Egypt
    3. there was a census in the whole Roman empire
    4. the angel told Joseph to do so in a dream
74. One way through which Jesus cared for the less fortunate in the society was
    
    1. preaching to them and judging them for their sins
    2. telling people to, despise them as they were lazy
    3. encouraging them to read the Bible when they were free
    4. feeding the hungry and healing the sick.
75. Which one of the following was not a value taught by Jesus during the sermon on the mountain?
    
    1. Spiritual poverty
    2. Peace making
    3. Humility
    4. Courage
76. "Do not put the lord your God into tesi" Jesus said these words to the devil when he tempted him to
    
    1. kneel down and worship him
    2. change stones into bread
    3. throw himself down from the top of the temple
    4. build the temple at Jerusalem in a day.
77. Jesus healed the paralytic man. This shows that
    
    1. He has power over nature
    2. He has power over sins
    3. He has power over death
    4. He has power to rule the earth.
78. During the trial of Jesus, Pilate washed his hands to show that
    
    1. he had made his achievements
    2. he was a sinful person
    3. he had nothing to do with the case
    4. he was a trusted friend of Jesus
79. Which one of the following events happened during the pentecost?
    
    1. Noise was heard from the sky sounding like a strong wind
    2. Darkness covered the whole earth
    3. A voice was heard from heaven
    4. The curtain of the temple was torn into two.
80.  Allan, a standard eight boy, visits the inmates in prison during the weekends. He gives them food and clothes. Which fruit of the holy spirit does he display?
    
    1. Self-control
    2. Patience
    3. Kindness
    4. Peace
81. Which one of the following is not an aspect of worship in African traditional societies?
    1. Offering tithes
    2. blessing the people
    3. singing songs
    4. praying for God's protection.
82. The following are similar beliefs in both African traditional societies and christianity except
    
    1.  the result of sin and evil is suffering and death
    2. God is the guardian of morality, law and order.
    3. sin arises from human beings disobedience and greed
    4. Baptism by water.
83. The following were roles of girls in African traditional societies except
    
    1. feeding and looking after young children
    2. protecting the clan from external attacks
    3. sweeping the compound and cleaning houses
    4. fetching water and cleaning utensils
84. In African traditional societies, it is believed that evil is caused by all the following except
    
    1. malicious ancestral spirits who have a grudge against the living
    2. evil people such as wizards and sorcerers
    3. failure to abide by the church norms
    4. breaking of oaths.
85. The following names are used to refer to God in African traditional societies except
    
    1. Jehovah
    2. Asis
    3. Enkai
    4. Mulungu
86. Risper, your deskmate, has a deep urge of taking alcohol. As a christian, the best advice to give her
    
    1. to take the alcohol only when not seen
    2. just take a little alcohol and repent
    3. our bodies are the temple of the Holy spirit
    4. take it but be careful to avoid its harmful effects
87. Bochela is a wealthy man in his village. The best way in which he can use his wealth is by
    
    1. opening a big supermarket to sell things to the villagers.
    2. helping his sister's children who are jobless
    3. organising for expensive trips of his family members abroad
    4. buying water pipes to supply water to the villagers
88. The best way that the church can do to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS among the youths is by
    1. encouraging them to visit VCT centres
    2. educating them on behavioural change.
    3. organising retreats for them
    4. neglecting those who are already infected
89. Lewa, your deskmate, says that she is mature enough to have a boyfriend. As a christian deskmate and a classmate the best advice you would give her is
    1. forget about boys and concentrate on her studies
    2. have only one boyfriend abstain from sex.
    3. have the boyfriend but keep it a secret
    4. enjoy herself as life is too short
90. At the Jacobs's well, Jesus was avoiding one of the following social vices with the samaritan woman. Which one is it?
    1. Corruption
    2. Nepotism
    3. Racial discrimination
    4. Social injustice.

Islamic Religious Education

61. Which one of the following surahs warns ma against backbiting?
    1. Humaza
    2. Zilzalah
    3. Takathur
    4. Fatiha
62. Which one of the following scriptures was revealed in the month of Ramadhan?
    1. Zabur
    2. aurat
    3. Qur’an
    4. Injeel
63. How many verses are there in surah Al-Fatiha
    1. Six
    2. Seven
    3. Eight
    4. Ten
64. The main teaching of surah Al-Ikhlaas is
    1. Iman 
    2. Ihsaan
    3. Taqwa
    4. Tawheed
65. "You shall certainly see the hell fire." This is a verse from surah
    1. Takathur
    2. Qariah
    3. Zilzalah
    4. Fil
66. Which one of the following is a manner of eating according to the hadith of the prophet (S.A.W)?
    1. Eating with the left hand
    2. Eating while standing.
    3. Saying Alhamdulillahi after eating.
    4. Eating the food while it is hot.
67. While drinking water a Muslim should pause
    1. two times
    2. three times
    3. five times
    4. one time
68. Which one of the following pillars of Islam cannot be done in ones home town?
    1. Zakat
    2. Swalat
    3. Saum
    4. Haji
69. The total number of rakaat that a Muslim must perform in a day are
    1. 17
    2. 14
    3. 16
    4. 10
70. Who among the following is a recipient of Zakat?
    1. Orphan
    2. Widow
    3. Slave
    4. Neighbour
71. Which one of the following things is recommended to use while breaking a fast?
    1. Water
    2. Juice
    3. Rice
    4. Dates
72. Which one of the following pillars of Islam promotes generosity?
    1. Hajj
    2. Zakat
    3. Saum
    4. Shahada
73. Who among the following angels is in charge of removing the souls from human beings?
    1. Izrail
    2. Israfil
    3. Jibril 
    4. Mikail
74. The fear of Allah (S.W.T.) is referred to as
    1. Tawakkul
    2. Tawheed
    3. Ihsaan
    4. Taqwa
75. Which one of the following miracles was performed by prophet Musa (A.S.)?
    1. Bringing the dead back to life.
    2. Telling what someone ate the previous day.
    3. Changing a rod into a snake.
    4. Healing the lepers.
76. Which one of the following sunnah prayers is performed to seek for rain?
    1. Khusuf
    2. Istisqai
    3. Istikharah
    4. Dhuha
77. Which one of the following attributes of Allah (S.W.T.) means the fashioner?
    1. Al-Musawwir 
    2. Al-Waduud
    3. Al-Khaalia
    4. Al-Mutakabbir
78. Amina a standard five pupil heard her friend sneezing. What should Amina say?
    1. Maashallah
    2. Alhamdulillahi
    3. Yarhamkallah
    4. Astadhfirullah
79. Which of the following names is good for a Muslim?
    1. Mashaka
    2. Shida
    3. Zacks 
    4. Musa
80. Which one of the following is the first rite to a newly born baby?
    1. Circumcision
    2. Adhan
    3. Shaving
    4. Tahnik
81. Which month was the journey of Isra-wa! miraj undertaken?
    1. Rajab
    2. Ramadhan
    3. Muharrum
    4. Shawwal
82. The act of hiding of goods in order to seli them when the prices go up is known as
    1. hoarding
    2. ghush
    3. riba
    4. uslu
83. Abdullah, a shopkeeper, at Bidii trading cente has the following as the reasons to why his business has succeeded. Which of the following reasons is haraam?
    1. Weighing goods accurately.
    2. Selling goods on credit.
    3. Giving back the correct change.
    4. Charging interest on goods sold.
84. .How many households constitute a neighbourhood according to the hadith of the prophet (S.A.W)?
    1. Fifty
    2. Forty
    3. Thirty
    4. Twenty
85. Which town is the prophet's mosque found?
    1. Makkah
    2. Jerusalem
    3. Madina
    4. Taif
86. Who among the following Caliph accompanied the prophet during Hijrah?
    1. Uthman 
    2. ali
    3. Umar
    4. Abubakr
87. The main reason why Muslims lost the battle of Uhud was because
    1. they dishonoured the words o the prophet.
    2. they were few in number
    3. they were poorly prepared.
    4. the Quraish had superior weapons
88. Who among the following was a brother to Nabii Musa (A.S.)?
    1. Issa
    2. Adam
    3. Harun
    4. Swaleh
89. Who among the following was the first Muadhin in the history of Islam?
    1. Ammar
    2. Bilaalb
    3. Hamza
    4. Harith
90. Who among the following prophets of A (S.W.T.) was swallowed by a whale?
    1. Lut
    2. Hud
    3. Suleiman
    4. Yunus

Marking Scheme

1. A
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. A
8. D
9. A
10. D
11. C
12. B
13. B
14. A
15. B
16. A
17. A
18. A
19. B
20. C
21. A
22. C
23. C
24. A
25. B
26. C
27. A
28. D
29. D
30. D
31. C
32. C
33. B
34. A
35. C
36. A
37. C
38. B
39. A
40. D
41. B
42. C
43. D
44. A
45. C
46. D
47. A
48. D
49. A
50. B
51. A
52. C
53. D
54. C
55. A
56. A
57. A
58. B
59. B
60. A

CRE

61. C
62. C
63. A
64. D
65. C
66. A
67. A
68. D
69. C
70. A
71. D
72. B
73. A
74. D
75. A
76. C
77. A
78. C
79. A
80. C
81. A
82. D
83. B
84. C
85. A
86. C
87. D
88. B
89. A
90. C

IRE

61. A
62. C
63. B
64. D
65. A
66. C
67. B
68. D
69. A
70. C
71. D
72. A
73. A
74. D
75. C
76. B
77. A
78. C
79. D
80. B
81. A
82. A
83. D
84. B
85. C
86. D
87. A
88. C
89. B
90. D

Questions

Use the map of Elgon Area to answer questions 1 to 7.

1. The factory in Elgon area is
   
   1. an assembly plant
   2. a processing plant
   3. a manufacturing plant
   4.  is a Jua Kali plant
2. Three of the following shows that Elgon area lies in a cool and wet zone. Which one does not?
   
   1. Presence of boreholes
   2. Presence of forest
   3. permanent rivers
   4. Presence of a cash crop
3. What is the direction of the game reserve from the hill?
   
   1. North West
   2. North East
   3. South East
   4. South West
4. Which economic activity is NOT practiced in Elgon area?
   
   1. Mining
   2. Tourism
   3. Trading
   4. Cash crop farming
5. The highest point in Elgon area is
   
   1. around safi area
   2. around the forested area
   3. around the game reserve
   4. around the tea growing zone
6. What has contributed MOST to the growth of the town in Elgon area?
   
   1. Nearness to Safi dam
   2. Availability of water
   3. Flatness of the land
   4. Adequate means of transport
7. The dam in Elgon area
   
   1.  is a source of a river
   2. increases floods
   3. is a reservoir
   4. is a natural feature
8. Which one of the following is a result of Bantus interaction with the people of Saudi Arabia?
   
   1. Introduction of Swahili culture
   2. Introduction of Christianity
   3. Establishment of Mission Schools
   4.  Abolition of slave trade
9. The following are characteristics of prominent leaders in Africa
   
   1. He was a trader
   2. He was a medicine man
   3. He was a military leader
   4. He was a famous religious leader
   5. He died in 1904
      Which one are for Masaku?
      
      1.  (i) (iii) (v)
      2. (ii) (iv) (v)
      3. (i) (ii) (iv)
      4. (i) (ii) (v)
10. Which one is the BEST way of conserving wildlife?
    
    1. Educating people on the importance of wildlife
    2. Erecting electric fences around national parks
    3. Protection of the endangered species
    4. Increasing the area under forests

Use the map of Africa below to answer question 11-13

11. The climatic region marked M is?
    
    1. Mediterranean climate
    2. Mountain climate
    3. Equatorial climate
    4. Tropical climate
12. The physical feature marked S is a
    
    1. a volcanic mountain
    2. a block mountain
    3. a fold mountain
    4. a residual mountain
13. Which of the following is not true of the river marked Q?
    
    1. It drains in East Africa
    2. It has an artificial lake
    3. It is used for irrigation
    4. It starts in East Africa
14. Three of the following are problems facing ECOWAS, which one is NOT?
    
    1. Brought limited movement of people in member countries
    2. Production of similar goods
    3. Inefficient infrastructure connecting member countries
    4. Lack of a common currency among member states
15. Which is the capital of South Africa?
    
    1. Johannesburg
    2. Soweto
    3. Pretoria
    4. Witwatersrand
16. The following are description of a certain river in Africa
    
    1. It originated from a lake
    2. It forms a delta
    3. Its water is used for irrigation
       The river described above is?
       
       1. R. Volta
       2. R. Zambezi
       3. R. Nile
       4. R. Tana
17. Dairy farming is BEST practiced in areas that are.
    
    1. High in altitude.
    2. Hot and dry.
    3. Hot and wet.
    4. Near urban centres.
18. The history of a community was passed from generation to another MAINLY through?
    
    1. Imitation.
    2. Work.
    3. Apprenticeship
    4. Story telling.
19. The pre-historic site that is found in Tanzania is
    
    1. Olduvuai Gorge
    2. Nariokotene
    3. Hyrax Hill 
    4. Olorgesaillie
20. Which one of the following is not a function of Mombasa town?
    
    1. An administrative centre
    2. An industrial centre
    3. A tourist centre
    4. It is a lake port centre
21. Three of the following are requirements of presidential candidates except?
    
    1. Must present nomination papers to the returning officer.
    2. Must be 35 yrs and above.
    3. Be a registered voter in a constituency.
    4. Must be nominated by a registered political party.
22. A false statement about the Portuguese rule in Africa is:-
    
    1. They considered their colonies as overseas provinces.
    2. The grouped their colonies to form federations
    3. Laws in their colonies were made in Portugal.
    4. The provinces were governed from Portugal
23. The first prime minister in Kenya was
    
    1. Uhuru Kenyatta
    2. Raila Odinga
    3. Jomo Kenyatta
    4. Oginga Odinga

Use the map of Eastern Africa below to answer questions 24-26

24. Which of the following communities migrated through roure X?
    
    1. Bantu
    2. Kalenjin
    3. Somali
    4. Luo
25. Which of the following lakesis marked Y?
    
    1. Victoria 
    2. Malawi
    3. Rukwa
    4. Tanganyika
26. The Eastern African country marked S is?
    
    1. D.R.Congo
    2. Uganda
    3. Rwanda
    4. Burundi
27. Taxes collected by the Kenya government are used in all the following except?
    
    1. Providing education
    2. Buying private property
    3. Maintaining law and order
    4. Building roads
28. Three of the following are TRUE about the flag of Kenya except
    
    1. The Kenyan Flag was adopted in December 1963.
    2. The green color stands for our natural wealth.
    3. It is a factor that promotes national unity.
    4. It has four colors each with a different meaning.
29. During which month is the sun overhead the tropical of Capricorn?
    
    1. March
    2. December
    3. September
    4. June
30. Three of the following are factors influencing climate change except?
    
    1.  Pollution
    2. Overstocking
    3. Deforestation
    4. Rural-urban migration
31. Cloves are largely grown in
    
    1. Zanzibar
    2. Uganda
    3.  Eritrea
    4. Tanzania
32. Three of the following are TRUE of the legislature in Kenya EXCEPT?
    
    1. Its main duty is to make laws.
    2. It formulates government policies.
    3. It has elected as well as nominated MPS.
    4. It controls government spending.
33. Which one of the following countries has a traditional government?
    
    1. Zimbabwe
    2. Uganda
    3. Somalia
    4. Swaziland
34. The Aswan high dam was established MAINLY to?
    
    1. Control the flooding of river Nile
    2. Produce hydro-electric power
    3. Provide water for irrigation
    4. Create fishing grounds
35. Which one is NOT a problem facing forests in Kenya?
    
    1. Government allocation of forest land
    2. Silting of rivers and dams
    3. Illegal logging
    4.  Forest fires
36. Three of the following are importances of population data. Which one is NOT?
    
    1. Helps the government to plan for enough food supplies
    2. The government knows the expected money to correct from individuals
    3. Planning for social services (eg) schools and hospitals
    4. Planning for free primary education
37. Pyramids are a famous tourist attraction in
    
    1. Algeria
    2. Kenya
    3. Egypt
    4. Zimbabwe
38. During the pre-colonial period virtues were encouraged through
    
    1. Bible readings
    2. Local courts
    3. Scared rituals
    4. Moral laws
39. The factor that has mainly influenced the location of Webuye paper industry is?
    
    1. Nearness to raw materials
    2. Good transport means
    3. A ready market
    4. Provision of skilled labour
40. Which one of the following countries achieved her independence through constitutional means?
    
    1. Zimbabwe
    2. Ghana
    3. Kenya
    4. Mozambique
41. Female Genital Mutilation is discouraged in Kenya Mainly because
    
    1. It leads to barrenness
    2. It promotes disunity
    3. It encourages immorality
    4. It is health hazard
42. The following are descriptions of a certain mineral in Kenya
    
    1. It is the second most important mineral
    2. It is used in the manufacture of sulphuric acid and toothpaste
    3. It is used to make non-stick cooking pans
    4. The mineral is mined using open cast method
       The mineral described above is?
       
       1. Limestone
       2. Soda Ash
       3. Diatomite
       4. Fluorspar
43. The 12 members of parliament are nominated by?
    
    1. Registered political parties
    2. Public Service Commission
    3. Attorney general
    4. President
44. Majority of foreigners become citizen of Kenya MAINLY through
    
    1. Birth
    2. Naturalization
    3. Registration
    4. Identification
45. Who among the following is BEST suited to help end a civil dispute
    
    1. Local administrator
    2. Chief justice
    3. Arbitrator
    4. Member of parliament

46. Which of the following physical features was formed through the above process?
    
    1. Mt. Kenya
    2. Mt. Kilimanjaro
    3. The Atlas Mts
    4. the Ahaggar mts
47. Which one of the following was NOT practiced in traditional agriculture?
    
    1. Plantation farming
    2. Mixed farming
    3. Subsistence farming
    4. Shifting cultivation
48. Three of the following are true of customary marriage. Which one is NOT?
    
    1.  It is the most common type of marriage
    2. Marriage certificates are issued
    3. It takes place according to African customs and traditions
    4. Polygamy is allowed
49. Three of the countries below are members of the common wealth EXCEPT
    
    1. Britain
    2. New Zealand
    3. France
    4. Canada
50. Three of the following are true statements about a general election. Which one is FALSE?
    
    1. Returning officers announce election results in constituencies
    2. Presiding officers announce election results in constituencies
    3. Presidential, parliamentary and civic elections held at the same time.
    4. The electoral commission supervises the election
51. Which one is TRUE of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta?
    
    1. He supported freedom fighters in other parts of Africa
    2. He was the first chairman of the Kenya African Union KAU
    3. He was the secretary general of Kenya African National Union KANU
    4. He introduced the 8:4:4 system of education
52. The ocean currents that creates a cooling effect on the South Western tip of Africa is
    
    1. Mozambique
    2. Canary
    3. Guinea
    4. Benguela
53. Which one is a challenge facing African economies
    
    1. Under-population
    2. Urbanization
    3. Inadequate capital
    4. Shortage of labor
54.  Which one of the following climatic regions mainly receives convectional rainfall throughout the year?
    
    1. Mountain climate 
    2. Equatorial
    3. Savanna
    4. Mediterranean
55. Which one of the following is NOT true about the speaker?
    
    1. He is elected by members of parliament
    2. He chairs parliamentary debates
    3. He swears in the members of parliament
    4. He is elected after two terms of five years each
56. Three of the following are reasons why Lenana of the Maasai collaborated with the British except?
    
    1. To be recognized as the Maasai political leader
    2. To receive food supplies due to famine
    3. So that the Maasai could be moved to reserves
    4. To get military support against his brother
57. Which one is NOT an organ of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF)
    
    1. The Army
    2. The General Service Unit
    3. The Navy
    4. The Administration Police
58. Three of the following are TRUE about coffee growing in Ethiopia EXCEPT
    
    1. The main variety grown is Arabica
    2. The main growing area is Ethiopia High lands
    3. Coffee is the second foreign exchange earner
    4. Most of the coffee is grown by small scale farmers
59. Three of the following are advantages of roads transport except one. Which one?
    1. Faster and cheaper over shorter distances
    2. It is free from noise and air pollution
    3. It is the most widespread form of transport
    4. It is a flexible form of transport.
60. Mary a HIV infected orphan has been refused playing with anybody by her aunt. Which freedom has Mary been denied?
    
    1. Freedom of playing
    2. Freedom of speech
    3. Freedom of worship
    4. Freedom of association

PART II: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

1. According to Genesis stories of creation, which One of the following explains the MAIN reason why God created Eve? To
   
   1. bear children for Adam
   2. take care of the garden of Eden
   3. be Adam's helper.
   4. look after the animals.
2. Which one of the following acts of Abraham DOES NOT show his obedience to God?
   
   1. Accepting to marry his wife Sarah.
   2. Moving from Haran to Canaan .
   3. His willingness to sacrifice Isaac his only son
   4. Accepting to make a covenant with God
3. Which one of the following was the MAIN reason why Moses ran away from Egypt?
   
   1. He had killed a Hebrew
   2. He was a stammerer
   3. He feared the king of Egypt
   4. God ordered him to go to Midian
4. Which one of the following event did NOT take place when God was calling Moses to rescue the Israelites.
   
   1. God introduced Himself to Moses.
   2. There was a burning bush
   3.  Moses told God who God was
   4. God commissioned Moses to go to Egypt
5. According to Deuteronomy chapter 34, on which mountain did Moses die? Mount
   
   1. Sinai
   2. Nebo
   3. Horeb
   4. Ararat
6. Which one of the following is the reason why Jacob and his family moved to Egypt?
   
   1. There were plagues in Israel
   2. God instructed them to move
   3. There were floods in Israel
   4. There was famine in Israel
7. Who among the following judges of Israel sang songs of praises to God?
   
   1. Deborah and Barak
   2. Miriam and Samson
   3. Gideon and Barak.
   4. Othniel and Ehud.
8. The following were the failures of King Saul when he ruled as King of Israel. Which one is NOT? He
   
   1. consulted a medium after Samuel's death
   2. married many foreign wives who brought idolatry in Israel.
   3. offered it sacrifice to God instead of Waiting for Samuel
   4. spared some fat animals, beautiful women and King Agog
9. Which one of the following statements is TRUE about teaching of Jeremiah on the new Covenant?
   
   1. Children will be finished for the sins of their parents.
   2. God will give the Israelites an everlasting kingdom
   3. God will accept sacrifices as a sign of repentance
   4. God will write the laws in the people's hearts.
10. Who among the following prophets prophesied that Jesus would be born in the lineage of David?
    
    1. Joel
    2. Isaiah
    3. Nathan
    4. Micah
11. Which one of the following group consists of the gifts that were presented to Baby Jesus by the wise men?
    
    1. Gold, silver and frankincense
    2. Gold, bronze and frankincense
    3. Gold, frankincense and oil
    4. Gold, myrrh and frankincense.
12. How old was Jesus when he was taken by his parents to the temple for dedication?
    
    1. 8 years 
    2. 8 days
    3. 12 years.
    4. 12 days
13. When John the Baptist saw Jesus coming to be baptised he referred to him as
    
    1.  Prince of Peace.
    2. Bread of life.
    3. Lamb of God.
    4. Light of the Gentiles
14. Which one of the following is the MAIN lesson that Christians learn from the parable of the hidden treasure?
    
    1. Its important to find pearls
    2. Wealth is very important
    3. The Kingdom of God is for the Jews
    4. There is joy in finding the kingdom of God
15.  Which of the following parables of Jesus teaches Christians to help the people that are in need? The
    
    1. sower 
    2. prodigal Son
    3. good Samaritan
    4. mustard seed.
16. Which one of the following miracles was performed by both Peter and Jesus?
    
    1. Healing lepers
    2. Raising the dead,
    3. Calming the storm.
    4. multiplication of oil.
17. Which one of the following beatitudes is CORRECTLY matched with its promise? Blessed are
    
    1. those who mourn for they will be comforted
    2. the merciful for theirs is the kingdom of God.
    3. the humble for they will be satisfied
    4. the pure in heart for they will inherit the earth
18. In which one of the following activities did Jesus prepare His disciples for his death?
    
    1. Calming the storm.
    2. Healing the blind Bartimaeus.
    3. Triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
    4. Sharing the last meal with them.
19. According to Luke 24:50 Jesus was taken to heaven while at Mt.
    
    1. Jerusalem.
    2. Nazareth
    3. Bethany.
    4. Galilee.
20. Three of the following took place on the day of Pentecost. Which one DID NOT!
    
    1. There was a strong wind.
    2. Tongues of fire rested on each of them.
    3. The disciples spoke in new tongues
    4. The disciples broke the bread and shared
21.  Three of the following are fruits of the Holy Spirit. Which one is NOT?
    
    1.  Faithfulness.
    2. Gentleness
    3. Love
    4. Faith
22. Which one of the following DOES NOT mark new life in traditional African Society?
    
    1. Baptism.
    2. Initiation
    3. Birth.
    4. Marriage
23. According to traditional African communities. how were the ancestors remembered?
    
    1. Singing songs of praises to them
    2. Naming children after them.
    3. Pouring libation
    4. Offering burnt sacrifices to them.
24. According to traditional African communities naming of children was done by
    
    1. men
    2. women.
    3. both parents.
    4. clan elders.
25. Three of the following are Christian views or marriage. Which one is NOT?
    
    1. Marriage should be permanent.
    2. Marriage without children is incomplete
    3. Wives should be submissive to their husbands.
    4. No one should separate what God has put together.
26. The following shows how different pupils spent their leisure time during the school holiday Who among them spent it the BEST way!?
    
    1. Karani - read the bible.
    2. Wamaitha - involved herself in choir practice.
    3. Gabriel - watched christian movies
    4. Steffanie - participated in community cleaning
27. You have noted that your deskmate Nahashon is dropping in his class performance for the last couple of weeks. As a Christian how BEST can you help him?
    
    1. Find out the cause of dropping
    2. Report him to his parents
    3. Buy him text books and revision materials.
    4. Avoid his company lest you also start dropping,
28. On your way home from church, you find two boys fighting. As a Christian what is the BEST action to take?
    
    1. Avoid them by running very fast.
    2. Separate them and help them reconcile.
    3. Report them to the nearest police station
    4. Join in the fight to help the one being beaten more.
29. Which one of the following is the BEST way to control the spread of HIV/AIDS among married couples?
    
    1. Abstinence,
    2. Faithfulness.
    3. Taking preventive medicines
    4. Use of family planning drugs.
30. The following characters describes an early missionary in Eastern Africa
    
    1. He wrote the Swahili dictionary
    2. He campaigned against slave trade
    3. He established a mission station or Rabai
       Who among the following missionary is described above?
       
       1. John Speke
       2. Johann Ret man
       3. Ludwig Krapf
       4. David Livingstone

PART III: ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

1. The following are favours of Allah(sw) upon the prophet p.b.u.h). All of them are mentioned in Surah Inshiraah EXCEPT one. Which one?
   
   1. Removed burdens from him.
   2. Raised his fame
   3. Lifted up his heart.
   4. Gave him riches.
2. Which of the following is the MAIN subject matter in the Surah Al-Qadr? The
   
   1. Angelic host led by Jibril(A.S).
   2.  revelation of the holy Qur'an.
   3. prevailing of peace until fajr.
   4. rewards equivalent to one thousand months.
3. All the following information is true as mentioned in strah Al-Zilzala EXCEPT
   
   1. men will appear bright with folded faces
   2. the earth will be inspired to give our secrets.
   3. the man will question "What's the matter?
   4. the earth will shake with final earthquake.
4. Muslims are not allowed to eat from all these meat EXCEPT one. Which one? Animals
   
   1. gored by the horns of other animals.
   2. that dies after falling from a height.
   3. that dies from a hunters hook
   4. partly eaten by wild animals.
5. The army which attempted to destroy the holy Kasba in the year 570 A.D was destroyed by
   
   1. flood of water
   2. small stones of baked clay
   3. Dose of a thunderstorm
   4. corked fire.
6. "The curse of Allah befalls the giver, the recipient and the one who acts as a mediator between the two". This hadith teaches us on the effects of
   
   1.  virtues and sins.
   2. righteousness
   3. co-operation 
   4. corruption
7.  According to the hadith, true and honest business merchants will on the Day of Qiyamah be rewarded as the
   
   1. Standard bearers of truth
   2. martyrs
   3. steadfast in Imaan.
   4. fathers of Imaan.
8. The prophet(p.b.u.h) one day told a Swahaba who wanted to just leave a camel free, "Tie it first and then rely on Allah Which lesson was he teaching us?
   
   1. Istiqaama.
   2. Istimraar.
   3. Tawakkul.
   4. Thumaanina.
9. Angel Jibril (A.S) never stopped advising the prophet(p.b.u..h) about his until he thought that Allah will make them heirs of his inheritance
   
   1. neighbours
   2. friends
   3. relatives
   4. leaders
10. Any good service you render to your brother Muslim Allah(s.w) will reward you Yaumul Qiyama.
    
    1. beyond imagination.
    2. a similar service.
    3. another better service.
    4. without Hisaab.
11. Which of the following words when uttered last before death, makes one to enter paradise?
    
    1. Laa haula walaa Quwwata illa billah
    2.  Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raajiun.
    3. Husbunallahu waneemal waqiil.
    4. Laa ilah illallah
12. You feel like there is something strength especially touching on your life or on the life of your people. Which of the following prayers are you advised to perform?
    
    1. Swalatu Istikhaara.
    2. Swalatul Khusuf
    3. Swalatu Istisqu-a.
    4. Swalatul Khauf.
13. Which one of the following activities MUST one face away from Qibla when performing it, according to Islamie teachings? When
    
    1. praying Swalah.
    2. slaughtering an animal.
    3. toileting.
    4. performing Udhu.
14. Who among the following is NOT mentioned among the recipients of Zakkal?
    
    1. debtor.
    2. matyr.
    3. slave
    4. New convert.
15. Which one of the following is classified as a thick Najis?
    
    1. Saliva of a dog.
    2. Milk of animals that we do not eat their meat.
    3. Urine of an infant baby boy.
    4. All faeces.
16.  All the following pieces of clothing are prepared for the purposes of shrouding the Mayyit EXCEPT one. Which one?
    
    1. The Amis
    2. Taar.
    3. Chtaam
    4. Lifaafa.
17. The following Hajj activities are performed seven times each EXCEPT one. Which one?
    
    1. Drinking at the spring of Zamzam
    2. Twawaf around the holy Kaaba.
    3. Sa'y between the Swafa and Marwa hills
    4. Throwing stones at the Maqamu Ibrahim stampede.
18. The following are the qualities that may guide a person to make the most accurate judgement in the Islamic court. Which one is NOT among them?
    
    1. Justice. 
    2. Ihsaan
    3. Taqwa
    4. Handsome.
19. The two prophets of Allah who received food direct from heaven were Prophets
    
    1. Musa and Issa.
    2.  Ibrahim and Ismail.
    3. Daud and Suleiman.
    4. Dhulkill and Idris
20. During the month of Ramadhan's fasting sessions, the door of Hellfire are closed, the doors of Paradise remain open and the Shuyaatwiin aro jailed. Which Angels do this work? Angels
    
    1. Munkar and Nakir
    2. Ridhwaan and Malik
    3. Raqib und Atid.
    4. Jibriland Izrail
21. With full evidence from reliable witnesses. the Islamic Sharia administers a death sentence to each of the following crimes EXCEPT
    
    1. apostacy
    2. adultery.
    3. killing accidentally
    4. corruption
22. The first few people to join Islant underwent bitter persecution but still their Imaan was not swayed. This is because they had
    
    1. resistance
    2. tolerance
    3. no hope.
    4. hypocrisy
23. The following activities took place on the days within the month of Muharram EXCEPT one. Which one? The day
    
    1. When Nabil Ayyub recovered from his suffering
    2. when Saidina Hussein was martyred.
    3. which Nabii Adam(A.S) was created.
    4. We Nabii Ibrahim was lynched
24. The MAIN virtue encouraged among Muslim families in the Eid-ul Adh-h , Eid-ul-Fitr and Aqiqa festivals is
    
    1. sharing
    2. cooperation
    3. extravagance,
    4. advertisement
25. Why do Muslims circumcise their baby boys? It is a
    
    1. custom of their great grand parents
    2. form of baptism.
    3. form of initiation
    4. form of 'Twahara
26. Whoever has knowledge but hold back on it refusing to transmit. Allah(s.w) will punish him (or her) with
    
    1. strokes of cane from trees of hellfire,
    2. pebbles made of clay from hellfire
    3. bars of hot iron from the hellfire
    4. strings of ropes from hellfire fibre.
27. Who among the following prophets made a great throne out of ivory and gold from Eastern Africa?
    
    1. Nabii Daudf(A.S).
    2. Nabii Suleiman(A.S).
    3. Nabii Yusuf (A.S).
    4. Nabii Yaqub (A.S).
28. Who among the following early visitors to the Coast of East Africa came from mun? The
    
    1. Al-Insa group.
    2. Ammu Zaid Group.
    3. Shirazi group
    4. Suleiman and Sald group.
29. Which sub-tribe entered into agreement with the Muslims after the treaty of Hudaibiyya?
    
    1. Banu Khura.
    2. Banu Khazraj
    3. Bam Bahr.
    4. Banu Qainuqua.
30. At which point lid 100 Muslims from the Muslim army that was headed for the battle of Uhud, turn away?
    
    1. Around the mountain the archers
    2. At Miqat.
    3. At Ashawt.
    4. Where they had made trenches.

Marking Scheme

1. B
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. D
7. C
8. A
9. B
10. A
11. D
12. C
13. A
14. A
15. C
16. C
17. C
18. D
19. A
20. D
21. A
22. A
23. C
24. B
25. D
26. D
27. B
28. A
29. B
30. D
31. A
32. B
33. D
34. B
35. B
36. B
37. C
38. D
39. A
40. B
41. D
42. D
43. A
44. C
45. C
46. C
47. A
48. B
49. C
50. D
51. A
52. D
53. C
54. B
55. D
56. C
57. D
58. C
59. B
60. D

CRE

61. C
62. A
63. C
64. C
65. B
66. D
67. A
68. B
69. D
70. C
71. D
72. B
73. C
74. D
75. C
76. B
77. A
78. D
79. C
80. D
81. D
82. A
83. B
84. D
85. B
86. D
87. A
88. B
89. B
90. C

IRE

61. D
62. B
63. A
64. C
65. B
66. D
67. A
68. C
69. A
70. B
71. D
72. D
73. C
74. B
75. A
76. C
77. A
78. D
79. A
80. B
81. C
82. B
83. D
84. A
85. D
86. C
87. B
88. D
89. A
90. C

Questions

Study the map of Wasi area and use it to answer questions 1 to 7

1. The approximate area of Kate Town is
   
   1. 20 5km² 
   2. 3.5km²
   3. 4.5km²
   4. 8.75km²
2. What is the direction of Wasi market form Dete hili?
   
   1. North
   2. North West
   3. South East
   4. North East
3. The settlement pattern in Wasi area can be described as
   
   1. linear
   2. dense
   3. clustered
   4. Sparse
4. The climate experienced to the north of the sugarcane farm is LIKELY to be
   
   1. hot and wet
   2. hot and dry
   3. cool and wel
   4. cool and dry
5. The MOST common used means of transport in Wasi area is
   
   1. road
   2. water
   3. railway
   4. pipeline
6. Traders in Wasi market obtain trading licenses from the
   
   1. County headquarters
   2. Chief's office
   3. Governor's office
   4. Police station
7. Which one of the following social services is NOT offered in Wasi area?
   
   1. Education
   2. Security
   3. Health
   4. Religion
8. An extended family consists of
   
   1. mother, father and children
   2. grandparent, mother and children
   3. one parent. daughters and sons.
   4. father and mother only
9. The following groups of people comprise of nilotic speakers EXCEPT one. Which one is it?
   
   1. Njemps. Jic, and Iteso
   2. Nuer. Jopadhola and Alur
   3. Marakwet. Sebci and Datoga
   4. Falasha, Tigreans and Tutsi
10. Rural-Urban migration is MAINLY caused
    
    1. Lack of industries in rural areas.
    2. lack of learning institution in rural areas.
    3. Enough social amenities in urban areas.
    4. Inadequate farming land in rural areas,
11.  The sun is overhead the Equator in the month
    
    1. June and December
    2. February and August
    3. May and June
    4. March and September
12. Three of the following cause lawlessness in our societies. Which one DOES NOT?
    
    1. religious differences
    2. equal distribution of resources
    3. lack of employment opportunities
    4. poverty
13. Rivers Congo and Limpopo have one thing in COMMON. It is that they
    
    1. drain into the Atlantic Ocean
    2. are not navigable at any given point.
    3. form estuaries as they enter the sea
    4. rise in the Eastern African highlands
14. Copper mining in Zambia is important MAINLY because it
    
    1. reduces unemployment in the country.
    2. lead to better standards of living.
    3. earns foreign exchange.
    4. has lead to urbanization
15. Which one of the following is NOT among the duties of the school head teacher?
    
    1. Writes minutes during staff meetings.
    2. Disciplines pupils who fail to observe school rules.
    3. Supervising the work done by teachers in the school
    4. Admits new pupils to the school.
16. Three of the following were reasons for the coming of traders to Eastern Africa before the 19th Century. Which one was NOT? To
    
    1. trade with the people of the coast
    2. obtain raw materials for their industries.
    3. end the slave trade.
    4. look for markets for their goods.
17. Which one of the following statements is TRUE about the Ntemi of Wanyamwezi? He
    
    1. ruled with the assistance of a prime minister
    2. was elected by registered voters among the Nyamwezi.
    3. chose the Bataka to be clan heads.
    4. haired religious ceremonies.

Use the diagram below to answer question 18

18. The fishing method shown in the diagram above is known as
    
    1. purse-seining
    2. net-drifting
    3. trawling
    4. long lining
19. The MAIN export crop in Kenya is
    
    1. tea
    2. coffee
    3. flowers
    4. wheat
20. The statements below describe a town in Kenya
    
    1. It is the third largest town in Kenya
    2. It is a tourist centre
    3. It is an inland port.
    4. it started around 1901
       The town described above is LIKELY to be
       
       1. Kisumu
       2. Nairobi
       3. Mombasa
       4. Nakuru
21. Which one of the following is NOT among the factors that promote national unity in Kenya?
    
    1. The national language.
    2. Games and sports
    3. The national flag.
    4. The constitution

Use the map of Africa provided below to answer questions 22 to 25

22. The river marked Z is likely to be
    
    1. Niger
    2. Volta
    3. Benue
    4. Cuanza
23. The winds marked K are called
    
    1. North Easterlies
    2. Westerlies
    3. South East monsoon winds
    4. Harmattan winds
24. Most of the people who live in the area marked P are
    
    1. Kwa speakers
    2. Bantu
    3. Nilotes
    4. Arabs
25. The country marked U is known as
    
    1. Namibia
    2. Gabon
    3. Angola
    4. Zambia
26. Who among the people is NOT allowed to acquire dual-citizenship in Kenya
    
    1. A school teacher.
    2. The Chief Justice
    3. Junior government officer
    4. A child below eight years.
27. Which one of the following is NOT TRUE about the political organisation of the San?
    
    1. Leadership among the San was clearly defined.
    2. The San were organised into small hunting bands.
    3. The San had no councils of elders.
    4. Their decisions were reached through a consensus.
28. Which one of the following early human creatures is CORRECTLY matched with its characteristics?
    
    1. Homo sapiens sapiens - discovered fire.
    2. Homo erectus - handy human being
    3. Homo habilis - intelligent man
    4. Homo sapiens - thinking human being.
29. Below are effect of European settler farming in Kenya
    
    1. Developing of urban areas.
    2. creation of African reserves
    3. formation of agricultural cooperatives
    4. Discrimination
    5. Introduction of exotic animals
       Which of the listed effects above affected Africans NEGATIVELY?
       
       1. (i). (ii)
       2. (ii), (iv)
       3. (iv), (v)
       4. (iii), (iv)
30. Cultural artifacts are important because they
    
    1. carefully stored in museums
    2. preserve our history and culture.
    3. show us how our ancestors developed tools.
    4. were used in the past,
31. Which one of the following is the BEST way to resolve a conflict involving murder?
    
    1. Dialogue
    2. Negotiation
    3. Mediation
    4. Judicial settlement
32. Which one of the following is NOT a responsibility of a Kenyan citizen?
    
    1. taking care of environment and natural resources
    2. paying taxes in time
    3. being loyal and patriotic
    4. participating in elections to vote in corrupt leaders
33. Below are conditions necessary for growing of a certain crop
    
    1. High temperatures of more than 27°C throughout the year
    2. Moderate rainfall of about 1500mm in a year
    3. Deep fertile soils.
    4. High humidity throughout the year
       The conditions listed above are ideal for the growth of
       
       1. pyrethrum
       2. cocoa
       3. Sugarcane
       4. cloves
34. Which one of the following responsibilities of Kenyan citizens helps them exercise their political rights?
    
    1. obeying the law
    2. voting
    3. showing respect
    4. paying taxes
35. First and is given MAINLY to
    
    1. save life
    2. promote recovery
    3. prevent further injury
    4. enable the injured to get to a doctor
36. Tourism is important to Kenya MAINLY because
    
    1. it earns foreign exchange.
    2. promote international understanding,
    3. leads to expansion of transport network
    4. encourage protection of wildlife.
37. Shifting cultivation is different from bush fallowing in that in
    
    1. shifting cultivation, modern methods of farming are put into use
    2. bush fallowing cash crop farming was done.
    3. bush fallowing farmers practice crop rotation instead of plot rotation.
    4. in shifting cultivation, smaller portion of land are used.
38.  The MOST expensive means of transport to use, develop and maintain is
    
    1. road transport
    2. water transport
    3. railway transport
    4. air transport
39. Which one of the following is an effect of rotation of the earth?
    
    1. Changing of seasons
    2. Change of the lunar eclipse.
    3. Change of the position of the midday sun.
    4. Occurrence of sunrise, noon and sunset.
40. The MAIN problem facing communication in Eastern Africa is
    
    1. unstable supply of electricity
    2. inadequate funds to modernize communication
    3. poor roads that make it difficult to reach some places.
    4. Slow rate of expansion of postal services.
41. Wakerra wants to establish a poultry farm for egg and meat production. The MAIN factor that she should consider before establishing the farm is availability of
    
    1. raw materials.
    2. market
    3. water.
    4. land
42. Which one of the following groups of countries represent former German colonies ONLY?
    
    1. Morocco, Benin, Chad
    2. Cameroon, Namibia, Togo
    3. Somali, Libya, Eritrea
    4. Tanganyika, Cape Verde. Angola
43.  The MAIN objective of the African Union (A.U) is to
    
    1. achieve greater unity and solidarity in Africa
    2. encourage international co-operation
    3. protect the rights of African people.
    4. promote peace and security in Africa.
44. Julius Nyerere is remembered in Tanzania MAINLY because he
    
    1.  introduced the policy of self-reliance.
    2. united the people of Tanzania
    3. led Tanganyika to independence.
    4. was a great teacher.
45. The MAIN problem facing sea fishing in Kenya and Tanzania is
    
    1. over fishing
    2. exploitation of fishermen
    3. pollution due to oil spills.
    4. inadequate fishing equipment.
46. The MAIN problem facing forests in Kenya
    
    1. pests and diseases
    2. poverty among the people
    3. drought
    4. increased demand for land.
47. The CHEAPEST method of fish preservation
    
    1.  refrigeration
    2. salting .
    3. sun-drying
    4. canning
48. The Fulani of West Africa keep large herds of livestock MAINLY because
    
    1.  they live in a sparsely populated region
    2.  their land has lots of pasture and water for their animals.
    3. depend on livestock for their livelihood
    4. their livestock earn foreign exchange
49. The MAIN mineral export in Kenya is
    
    1. limestone
    2. fluorspar
    3. soda ash 
    4. diatomite
50. Below are rights and freedoms contained in the constitution of Kenya.
    
    1. Right to liberty
    2. Freedom from discrimination
    3. Right to privacy
    4. Right to decent living
    5. Right to vote
    6. Freedom of worship
       Which one of the following shows civil rights only?
       
       1. (ii). (v)
       2. (i). (vi)
       3. (iii), (iv)
       4. (ii), (vi)
51. The national government gets its revenue MAINLY through
    
    1. taxes
    2. collection of fees and fines
    3. interest on loans
    4. Loans from the world bank,
52. Waiyaki wa Hinga and Nabongo Mumia have on thing in COMMON. It is that they
    
    1. fought for Kenya's independence.
    2. resisted colonial rule.
    3. formed the Mau Mau movement
    4. collaborated with the British
53. The first African country to attain independence in Africa was
    
    1. Egypt
    2. Sudan
    3. Ghana
    4. South Africa
54. South Africa is the MOST industrialised nation in Africa mainly because it
    
    1. has large reserves of minerals
    2. has good infrastructure,
    3. attained independence last from the Europeans.
    4. had ready market in the neighbouring countries
55. Which one of the following signs in traditional methods of observing weather was an indication that it would rain?
    
    1. Appearance of long trails of ants.
    2. Appearance of the full moon
    3. Shedding of tree leaves.
    4. Appearance of the rainbow
56. The first step towards conducting a general elections in Kenya is
    
    1. announcing of election date by the electoral body
    2. dissolution of parliament.
    3. printing of ballot papers.
    4. egistration of voters.
57. The BEST way of curbing drug and substance abuse is
    
    1. promoting healthy leisure activities.
    2. providing moral guidance to the youth.
    3. educating the public on dangers of drug and substance abuse.
    4. trengthening police inspections at border crossing points and airports.
58. The arm of government that makes sure that the laws passed by parliament are observed is the
    
    1. executive
    2. legislature
    3. judiciary
    4. Senate
59. Which one of the following shows superior courts in Kenya only?
    
    1. Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, Kadhi's Court.
    2. Supreme Court, Chief Magistrate's Court, Juvenile Court
    3. Kadhi's Court, Courts of Martial. Magistrate's Court
    4. High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court
60. The MAIN duty of the army is to
    
    1. carry our peace operations in the country.
    2. defend the country from external enemies.
    3. offering emergency assistance to people hit by disasters.
    4. guarding the country's water bodies