PART I: SOCIAL STUDIES

                                                                RIMBA AREA


Study the map of Rimba Area provided and answer questions 1 - 7.

1. The land in Rimba area rises from
   1. North West to South East
   2. North West to North East
   3. North East to South East
   4. South West to North East.
2. The following economic activities are carried out in Rimba area except
   1. cattle rearing
   2. fishing
   3. banking
   4. trading.
3. What is the approximate length of the murram road in Rimba area?
   1. 5 km.
   2. 13 km.
   3. 8 km.
   4. 6 km.   
4. The main factor that has influenced population settlements in Rimba area is
   1. transport
   2. security
   3. climate
   4. water.
5. The religious building in Rimba area is used by
   1. Buddhists
   2. Muslims
   3. Christians
   4. Hindus.
6. The social service that is urgently required by people in Rimba area is
   1. education
   2. security
   3. recreation
   4. health.
7. Which of the following statements is true about Rimba area?
   1. The development is due to the quarry.
   2. River Safi drains into Lake Rimba.
   3. There are many cattle dips.
   4. Rimba area is administered by a chief.
8. Which one of the following groups of communities in Kenya consists of Western Bantu?
   1. Agikuyu, Ambeere, Atharaka. 
   2. Mijikenda, Pokomo, Adawida.
   3. Abakuria, Abaluhyia, Abasuba.
   4. Ameru, Abasuba, Akamba.
9. Which one of the following is not a traditional method of foretelling weather?
   1. use of a rain gauge.
   2. croaking of frogs.
   3. migration of some birds.
   4. shedding of leaves of some trees.
10. Which one of the following treatment was not given by traditional African medicine men?
    1. Mental disorder treatment.
    2. Fixing broken bones.
    3. Heart operation.
    4. Digestive disorder treatment.
11. Below are statements describing a traditional form of government in East Africa.
    1. Grouped villages.
    2. Had a Parliament.
    3. Divided into sub counties.
    4. Leadership was inherited.
    5. Ruled by chiefs.
       Which one of the following combinations of statements describe the Nyamwezi?
       1. (i), (ii), (iv).
       2. (ii), (iii), (v).
       3. (iii), (iv), (v).
       4. (i), (iv), (v).
12. The statements below describe the migration of a community into Kenya during the pre-colonial period.
    1. They migrated from South-West Ethiopia.
    2. They settled near Mount Moroto.
    3. They settled on the floor of the Rift Valley.
    4. They spread around the floor of the Rift Valley in search of pasture.
       The community described above is the
       1. Sabaot
       2. Acholi
       3. Turkana
       4. Pokot.
13. The diagram below shows a weather measuring instrument.
    
    The instrument is used to measure the amount of water
    1. in the atmosphere
    2. on the ground
    3. from the rains
    4. from the plants.
14. The diagram below shows the process of formation of a mountain.
    
    The process is known as
    1. Volcanicity
    2. Faulting
    3. Deposition
    4. Folding.
15. Below are some of the leaders in Kenya.
    1. Masinde Muliro
    2. Daniel arap Moi
    3. Oginga Odinga
    4. Mwai Kibaki
    5. Tom Mboya
       Who among the groups of leaders fought for the re-introduction of multi-party democracy in 1991? 
       1. (iii) (v) (ii).
       2. (iii), (ii), (i)
       3. (iii), (ii), (iv)
       4. (i), (iii), (iv)
16. Forty youth from Makueni County were employed in the Magadi Soda factory in Kajiado County where they are living. This type of migration is called
    1. Rural to rural
    2. Urban to urban
    3. Rural to urban
    4. Urban to rural.
17. Which one of the following is not true about traditional education in Kenya? It enabled
    1. one to marry many wives
    2. one to earn a living
    3. the youth to become responsible
    4. the youth to be self reliant.
18. Which one of the following pre-historic sites is found in Tanzania?
    1. Nsongezi.
    2. Afar Depression.
    3. Fort Tenan.
    4. Kalambo.
19. Below are statements about a famous traditional leader in Kenya.
    1. He was a respected medicineman. 
    2. He prophesied the coming of Europeans.
    3. He felt Europeans would harm the Africans.
    4. He died in 1904.
       The leader described above is
       1. Mekatilili wa Menza
       2. Koitalel arap Samoei
       3. Sakawa
       4. Masaku.
20. Which one of the following types of mountain vegetation is found below the bare rock?
    1. Savannah.
    2. Bamboo.
    3. Rain forest. 
    4. Moorland.
21. The following are characteristics of an early human being.
    1. cooked food.
    2. walked straight and upright.
    3. kept domestic animals.
    4. built simple houses.
       The early human being described above is
       1. Homo Sapien
       2. Home Erectus
       3. Homo Habilis
       4. Kenyapithecus.
22. Which season is experienced in the northern hemisphere in the month of December?
    1. Winter.
    2. Summer.
    3. Autumn. 
    4. Spring.
23. Juma, a Class 8 pupil asked his teacher for the meaning of bush fallowing. The teacher's response was that it is
    1. growing of both food and cash crops 
    2. growing of crops and keeping of livestock
    3. leaving the land idle to regain fertility before using it again
    4. moving to a new land after the soil in the present land is exhausted.
24. Three of the following are problems facing poultry farming in Kenya. Which one is not?
    1. Expensive poultry feeds. 
    2. Shortage of land.
    3. Diseases that kill birds.
    4. Changes in prices of poultry products.

Use the map of Kenya below to answer questions 25 to 28

25. The language group that migrated into Kenya using the route marked J is
    1. Nilotes
    2. Cushites
    3. Bantu
    4. Semites.
26. The river marked K is
    1. Ewaso Nyiro North
    2. Tana
    3. Galana Sabaki
    4. Ewaso Nyiro South.
27. The game reserve marked L is
    1. Maasai Mara
    2. Serengeti
    3. Tsavo
    4. Ruma.
28. The town marked M is
    1. Kakamega
    2. Kisumu
    3. Eldoret
    4. Homa Bay.
29. Class 7 pupils visited Masinga dam on River Tana for an education tour. One of the pupils asked the tour guide why the dam was built. The guide told them that the main reason why the dam was built was to
    1. 1. 1. provide a fishing site
          2. generate hydoelectricity
          3. provide water for domestic use
          4. create a recreation centre.
30. Jane plans to go to Uganda to sell bananas. Which problem is she likely to face?
    1. Poor transport.
    2. Difference in currency.
    3. Political instability.
    4. Similarity of goods.
31. Which one of the following is the least cause of conflicts in school?
    1. Reporting each other.
    2. Using other learners' property. 
    3. Bullying each other.
    4. Performing well in class.
32. The following are characteristics of a type of soil.
    1. It has small particles.
    2. It has high water retention.
    3. It is difficult to plough
    4. It is dark in colour.
       The type of soil described above is
       1. Clay
       2. Sandy
       3. Loam
       4. Alluvial  
33. Which one of the following is a reason why Lewanika collaborated with the British?
    1. To get back his land.
    2. For protection from other European powers.
    3. For spread of christianity in his Kingdom. 
    4. To stop slave trade.
34. Which of the combinations of crops below are grown in horticultural farming? A
    1. Cabbages, millet, pawpaw.
    2. Potatoes, beets, bananas.
    3. Onion, apples, roses.
    4. Rice, tomatoes, carnations.
35. One of the reasons why the Tswana practise nomadic pastoralism is that
    1. the area receives low rainfall 
    2. they own large herds of livestock
    3. they have large tracks of land
    4. they like migrating with animals.
36. The main contribution of coffee farming to the economy of Ethiopia is that, it
    1. earns foreign exchange
    2. creates employment
    3. develops infrastructure
    4. leads to growth of industries.
37. Below are some uses of a crop.
    1. Used to make perfumes.
    2. Used to make dental medicine
    3. Used to make soap.
    4. Used as a flavour in cakes.
       The crop described above is
       1. Cocoa
       2. Cloves 
       3. Onions 
       4. Chillies.
38. The main problem facing industries in Kenya is
    1. limited markets
    2. inadequate capital
    3. inadequate skilled labour
    4. limited raw materials.
39. The following are reasons for the establishment of settlement schemes in Kenya except
    1. to settle the landless
    2. to reduce population pressure
    3. to create job opportunities
    4. to increase food production.
40. Who among the following leaders is correctly matched with the resistance group they led
           Movement            Leader
    1. Hehe                     Mkwawa
    2. Mandinka              Kabaka Mwanga
    3. Buganda               Mekatilili
    4. Giriama                 Samori Toure
41. Below are uses of a certain mineral. It is used:
    1. as food for animals.
    2. to manufacture soap. 
    3. for domestic purposes.
    4. to prevent a human disease.
       The mineral described above is
       1. diatomite
       2. fluorspar
       3. salt
       4. limestone.
42. Which one of the following countries was colonized by France?
    1. Egypt.
    2. Angola.
    3. Morocco.
    4. Cameroon.
43. The following statements describe a type of democracy.
    1. Citizens elect representatives.
    2. Elected members make laws.
    3. Government appoints officials to implement policies.
       The type of democracy described above is 
       1. indirect democracy
       2. direct democracy
       3. civic democracy
       4. pure democracy.
44. Which one of the following is not true about tourism in Kenya?
    1. Tourism brings many religions to Kenya
    2. Tourism creates jobs for Kenyans.
    3. Tourism earns Kenya foreign exchange.
    4. Tourism promotes international relations.
45. Below are some causes of soil erosion.
    1. High rainfall.
    2. Monocropping.
    3. Shifting cultivation.
    4. Weak soil structure.
    5. Overstocking.
       Which one of the following combinations of causes is as result of human activities?
       1. (i), (ii), (iii).
       2. (ii), (iii), (v). 
       3. (i), (iii), (iv).
       4. (i), (iii), (v).
46. Domestic tourism refers to the visit of local people
    1. to another country to preach
    2. in their own country for pleasure 
    3. in their own country for seminars
    4. to other countries for pleasure.
47. Fatuma, a Standard 8 pupil sees a person being beaten by some people. The best action for her to take is to A
    1. talk to the people to stop 
    2. run away from the scene
    3. let the people continue beating the pupil D
    4. call for help from other people.
48. The right to health care is referred to as
    1. civil right
    2. social right
    3. economic right
    4. environmental right.
49. Which one of the following statements is true about fish farming in both Kenya and Japan?
    1. Fish is sold through co-operatives.
    2. Fish is the leading export.
    3. Both have a strong fishing culture.
    4. Both rear salt and fresh water fish.
50. John a Standard 8 pupil found a Grade 4 pupil lying on the floor unconscious. The best action to take is to
    1. shout for help
    2. run away from the scene
    3. report the matter to the teacher 
    4. administer first aid.
51. Which one of the following is the role of school management committee?
    1. Organize relevant teaching materials.
    2. Maintain cleanliness in the school.
    3. Plan for development of the school.
    4. Transfer teachers.
52. The following are processing industries except
    1. Soda ash factory in Magadi
    2. Milk factory in Naivasha
    3. Sugar factory in Mumias
    4. Shoe factory in Limuru.
53. Which one of the following practices may lead to drug abuse?
    1. Using preventive medicine.
    2. Healthy leisure activities. 
    3. Monitoring use of medicine. 
    4. Selling medicine in shops.
54. The following tasks are carried out by people in Kenya.
    1. Paying taxes.
    2. Attending religious seminars.
    3. Participating in elections.
    4. Taking care of one's property.
    5. Taking care of the environment.
       Which combination of the tasks above consist of responsibilities of a Kenyan citizen?
       1. (i), (iii), (v). 
       2. (iii), (iv), (v).
       3. (ii), (iii), (v). D
       4. (i), (iv), (v).
55. Three of the following are responsibilities of the United Nations. Which one is not?
    1. Settling disputes between countries. 
    2. Settling refugees.
    3. Providing famine relief.
    4. Discussing internal security.
56. Which one of the following philosophies was adopted by the Kenya government at independence?
    1. Nyayo.
    2. African socialism.
    3. Uhuru na kazi.
    4. Harambee.
57. Who among the following nominates Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya? The
    1. President
    2. National Assembly
    3. Senate
    4. Judiciary.  5
58. We show respect to our National Anthem by
    
    1. learning it in Kiswahili
    2. singing it many times
    3. standing at attention when singing it 
    4. singing it in English and Kiswahili.
59. Who among the following is not a member of the County Assembly in Kenya?
    1. Ward representatives
    2. Nominated members.
    3. Youth representatives.
    4. Deputy Governors.
60. The work of Kenya Defence Forces is to
    1. arrest law breakers
    2. assist in making laws
    3. provide protection from external attacks
    4. provide protection from internal conflicts.

PART II: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

SECTION A

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. From the Genesis stories of creation, Adam and Eve were placed in the garden of Eden by God in order to
    1. be saved from dangerous animals
    2. till and protect the garden
    3. name the animals in the garden
    4. eat the fruits from all the trees in the garden.
62. A lesson Christians learn from the incident when Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac is that they should be
    1. obedient to God
    2. honest in their lives
    3. respectful to other
    4. joyful when serving God.
63. "God has made me a ruler over all Egypt,come to me without delay" (Genesis 45:9). These words said by Joseph to his brothers when he received them in Egypt demonstrate that he
    1. was planning to enslave them
    2. was planning to give them leadership positions
    3. owned a lot of land in Egypt 
    4. had forgiven his brothers.
64. Who among the following people was chosen by God to assist Moses to deliver the Israelites from Egypt?
    1. Caleb.
    2. Joshua.
    3. Jethro.
    4. Aaron.
65. "I am who I am" (Exodus 3:14). These words were spoken by God to Moses when he was
    1. crossing the Red Sea
    2. receiving the Ten Commandments from God
    3. performing miracles in Egypt 
    4. being called by God.
66. Ruth chose to go with her mother in-law Naomi back to Bethlehem mainly because she
    1. wanted to visit her relatives in Bethlehem
    2. hoped to get a husband in Bethlehem
    3. desired to worship the God of Naomi
    4. desired to live in a new place with Naomi.
67. King David promoted the worship of God in Israel mainly by
    1. bringing the covenant box to Jerusale
    2. making sacrifices to God
    3. preparing materials for the building of the temple in Jerusalem
    4. singing and dancing for God.
68. A lesson Christians learn from the rich woman from Shunem when she built a room for prophet Elisha is that they should
    1. ask for favours from servants of God
    2. build places of worship
    3. give gifts to their friends
    4. take care of the servants of God.
69. Which one of the following statements is a teaching of the new covenant foretold by prophet Jeremiah? God would
    1. write his laws upon people's hearts
    2. write the laws on stone tablets
    3. make the Israelites a kingdom of priests 
    4. make Israel a great nation.
70. Which one of the following statements were said by the angel to the women who went to the tomb to anoint the body of Jesus?
    1. "What are you talking about to each other as you walk along?".
    2. "Do not be afraid... God has heard your prayer."
    3. "Go and make the tomb as secure as you can".
    4. "He is not here, he has risen ".
71. Which one of the following statements was said by Simon about baby Jesus when he was presented by his parents for dedication in the temple? He will
    1. be called the son of the Most High 
    2. be a light to reveal God's will to the Gentiles
    3. be a great man in the sight of the Lord 
    4. have an everlasting kingdom.
72. "The scripture says, worship the Lord your God and serve Him only" (Luke 4:8). These words were said by Jesus
    1. during the Sermon on the Mount
    2. when he was sending his disciples on a mission
    3. when he was being tried before pilate 
    4. during his temptation in the wilderness.
73. A lesson Christians learn from the incident in which Jesus told a rich man to sell all he had and give the money to the poor is that they should
    1. use their wealth to serve others 
    2. seek spiritual wealth
    3. have limited material possessions 
    4. give all their wealth to the poor.
74. A parable of Jesus that shows how different people receive the word of God is the parable of the
    1. mustard seed
    2. sower
    3. three servants
    4. Good Samaritan.
75. The main lesson Christians learn from the incident when Jesus raised Jairus' daughter from death is that they should 
    1. seek help from others
    2. work for God
    3. comfort those who have problems
    4. have faith in God.
76. Which one of the following is a reason Jesus was baptized in River Jordan? In order to
    1. purify himself
    2. receive the holy spirit
    3. fulfill the law of Moses
    4. please John the Baptist.
77. A lesson Christians learn from Philip when he explained scriptures to the Ethiopian Eunuch who was on his way from Jerusalem is that they should
    1. avoid asking questions to strangers
    2. be led by the Holy Spirit
    3. travel to different places
    4. read many books.
78. Which one of the following is a reason why deacons were chosen in the early church? To
    1. be in charge of the distribution of food
    2. perform miracles in church
    3. preach the good news
    4. organize singing in the church.
79. "I have no money at all but I will give what I have..." (Acts 3:6). These you words were said by Peter when he was about to
    1. baptize Cornelius in Caesarea
    2. heal the lame man at the Beautiful Gate
    3. raise Tabitha back to life in Joppa 
    4. heal Aeneas in Lydda.
80. Which one of the following statements is a teaching from the Apostles' Creed?
    1. "May your Kingdom come"
    2. "Forgive us our sins"
    3. "He ascended into heaven"
    4. "Happy are pure in heart."
81. Which one of the following is a gift of the Holy Spirit?
    1. Joy.
    2. Healing.
    3. Patience
    4. Self control.
82. In traditional African communities but pregnancy is valued mainly because it 
    1. is a time for the expectant mother to receive gifts
    2. gives the expectant mother time to rest 
    3. is a sign of the arrival of a new member of the community 
    4. provides an opportunity for relatives to visit the expectant mother.
83. The main reason why people are encouraged to get married in both traditional African communities and Christianity is in order to
    1. to raise their status
    2. have children
    3. to get wealth
    4. to get labour.
84. In traditional African communities members of a family share duties mainly to
    1. avoid idleness of some members
    2. please the ancestors
    3. develop different talents
    4. provide for the needs of the family.
85. Christians in Kenya should obey those in authority because
    1. God expects them to do so
    2. those in authority are powerful
    3. It is a way of pleasing them
    4. they will be rewarded for doing so.
86. On her way home from school, Joan findssome Grade 3 pupils stealing mangoes from a nearby farm. As a Christian, what is the correct action for Joan to take? She should A
    1. take the mangoes and return them to the owner of the farm
    2. stop them from stealing and tell them to respect other people's property
    3. ask those pupils to give her some of the mangoes
    4. report the matter to their class teacher.
87. Your deskmate, Hellen, tells you that her parents are infected with HIV and she is finding it difficult to care for them. As a Christian what is the best advice to give Hellen? Tell her to
    1. seek help from the church
    2. come and stay with you
    3. go and stay with her relatives
    4. request the classmates to assist.
88. Your deskmate, Brian, tells you that he does not like collecting rubbish because he feels this is manual work. As a Christian what is the correct advice for you to give Brian? Tell him
    1. the benefits of a clean environment 
    2. to request his parents to transfer him to another school
    3. to be hiding when others are working
    4. that you will be doing the work for him.
89. You discover that your classmate, Stella, has a habit of taking alcohol during the weekend and she invites you to join her in the habit. What is the correct action for you to take? 
    1. Tell your classmates about it.
    2. Tell Stella's parents about her behaviour. 
    3. Refuse and tell her the effects of alcohol abuse.
    4. Refuse and stop talking to her.
90. Your friend Carol tells you that her aunt who recently came from another country and is staying with them is showing symptoms of COVID-19. The aunt has refused to isolate herself and therefore Carol fears she might have contracted the virus. What is the best advice for you to give Carol? Tell her to 
    1. Isolate herself and not to share any item with other family members
    2. go and live with another relative who stays far
    3. go for a COVID-19 test and encourage her aunt and other family members to do the same.
    4. request her parents to send her aunt away so that they can be safe.

SECTION B

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. A Surah that promises Prophet Muhammad (P.b.u.h) success in his mission is
    1. A-Tiin
    2. At-takathur
    3. Al-Asr
    4. An-Nasr
62. Omar was giving a talk in class on why Muslims should assist orphans. The Surah he should refer to is
    1. Al-Lahab
    2. Al-Inshirah
    3. Al-Maun
    4. Al-Fatiha.
63. Muslims are urged to pray to Allah andmake sacrifices to Him in Surah
    1. Al-Kauthar
    2. Al-Aadiyat 
    3. Al-Ikhlas
    4.  Al-Lahab.
64. 'Illa ladhina amanu wa'amilu swalihaat'. This verse is found in Surah
    1. Al-Humaza
    2. Al-Asr
    3. Al-Qadar
    4. Al-Falaq.
65. Muslims are warned against gathering of be wealth in Surah
    1. Al-Kafirun
    2. Al-Qariah 
    3. Al-Humaza 
    4. Al-Zilzilah.
66. Which among the following is a characteristic of a hypocrite according to the Hadith of the Prophet (P.b.u.h)?
    1. Takes riba.
    2. Betrays trust.
    3. Neglects swalat. 
    4. Disrespects parents.
67. Which one of the following is a rule of eating according to the Hadith of the Prophet (P.b.u.h)?
    1. Eating what is in front of you.
    2. Saying alhamdulillah when you start eating.
    3. Saying bismillah when you finish eating.
    4. Eating food that is good for you.
68. Which among the following is not a condition of saum? One must
    1. be a Muslim
    2. be mature and sane
    3. be in the state of wudhu
    4. make the intention (nia) to fast.
69. The tashahud is recited during
    1. Idd celebrations
    2. Aqiqah celebrations
    3. the performance of swalat
    4. the performance of Hajj.
70. During performance of wudhu, Hassan washed the following parts of his body
    1. feet
    2. ears
    3. hands
    4. face
       Which of the above are fardh parts of wudhu?
       1. (ii) (iii) (iv).
       2. (ii) (i) (iii).
       3. (i) (ii) (iv).
       4. (i) (iii) (iv).
71. A pilgrim in a state of Ihram is not allowed to
    1. take a bath
    2. brush teeth
    3. use perfume
    4. eat meat.
72. Fatma, a Grade 6 pupil performed a three rakaat sunnah prayer after Isha prayer. Which among the following prayers did she perform?
    1. Witr.
    2. Ba'adiya.
    3. Khusuf.
    4. Taraweh.
73. 'Bismillah' is a phrase used by Muslims when they
    1. start to do something
    2. get something good
    3. face problems in life
    4. wake up in the morning.
74. Your classmate Mariam is disappointed because she did not qualify to join the debate team. What is the best advice that you can give her? Tell her to
    1. stop participating in debate
    2. continue participating in debate
    3. join another club
    4. concentrate on her studies.
75. Jamal your friend tells you that he accidentally took another person's shoes after Dhuhr prayers in the mosque. The correct advise you would give him is that he should ob od live
    1. throw the shoes away
    2. donate the shoes to the poor
    3. keep the shoes and wear them
    4. take the shoes back to the mosque.
76. Which among the following statements is true about the angels of Allah? They
    1. eat and drink
    2. received books
    3. obey the commands of Allah
    4. obey the teachings of the Prophet.
77. Which among the following is the correct order of the last four Prophets of Allah? 
    1. Zakariyah, Issa, Yahya,Muhammad.
    2. Zakariyah, Yahya, Issa,Muhammad. 
    3. Yahya, Zakariyah, Issa,Muhammad.
    4. Yahya, Issa, Zakariyah,Muhammad.
78. Ali, a Grade 4 pupil has been abusing his classmates and has decided to repent after realising his mistake. Which one of the following attributes of Allah will encourage him to seek for repentance?
    1. Al-Jabbar.
    2. Al-Muumin.
    3. Al-Aziz. 
    4. Al-Rahim.
79. The first event of the last day is
    1. destiny
    2. judgement
    3. resurrection
    4. assembling.
80. Which one of the following business practices should be avoided by Muslims
    1. Charging interest on loans.
    2. Selling goods on credit.
    3. Earning profit from goods sold.
    4. Selling equipment for sports.
81. When choosing a friend in your class, you should consider one who is
    1. quiet
    2. famous
    3. rich
    4. humble.
82. A'adhama Ilahu ajrak. This dua is said for
    1. a bereaved person
    2. a disabled person
    3. a dead person
    4. a sick person.
83. The main reason why many Muslims lost their lives during the battle of Uhud is because they
    1. were few in number and the Quraish were many
    2. did not follow instructions from the Prophet
    3. had insufficient weapons
    4. were overpowered by the enemy.
84. Which one of the following events happened in the year of sorrow
    1. Muslims were expelled from Makka.
    2. The death of the Prophet (P.b.u.h).
    3. The death of Lady Khadija and Abu Talib.
    4. Muslims were prevented from performing Hajj.
85. The last sermon of the Prophet was at
    1. Mount Arafat
    2. Mount Swafa
    3. Masjid Quba
    4. Masjid Nabawi.
86. Which among the following activities helped in the spread of Islam along the Coast of Kenya between the 15^th and 19^th century? A
    1. building of the Kenya Uganda railway.
    2. translation of the Quran into Kiswahili.
    3. intermarriage between the Portuguese and Arabs.
    4. intermarriage between the Africans and Arabs.
87. Which among the following festivals is correctly matched with the month in which it is celebrated?
           Festival              Month
    1. Idd-ul-Addha       Rajab.
    2. Idd-ul-fitr             Shawwal.
    3. Isra-wal-Miraj      Dhulhijja
    4. Milad-un-Nabi     Muharram
88. Which among the following months is not among the ash-hurul-hurum?
    1. Muharram.
    2. Dhul-Qaada.
    3. Rajab.
    4. Ramadhan.
89. A common act among all Muslims is
    1. wearing white garments
    2. eating with hands
    3. facing Qibla during Swalat
    4. breaking fast with dates.
90. Who among the following was the son of Nabi Adam?
    1. Habil.
    2. Suleiman.
    3. Yunus.
    4. Ismail.

SECTION C

HINDU RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Which of the following Panch Mahabhoot is correctly matched with its quality?
           Panch Mahabhoot            Quality
    
    1. Jala                                     taste
    2. Agni                                    warmth
    3. Vayu                                   smell
    4. Akash                                 touch
62. The attribute of Parmatma that is shown in the Sikh greeting, 'Sat sri Akal' is
    1. Loving
    2. Knowledgeable
    3. Powerful
    4. Eternal.
63. Which of the following was done by Lord Vishnu in his Matsya Avatar?
    
    1. Saved mankind from destruction.
    2. Gave moral values to humanity.
    3. Protected the Divine Knowledge.
    4. Destroyed Evil. ide-mu-ballM
64. The following statements described a Jain Tirthankar:
    1. He was the 23^rd Tirthankar.
    2. Lord Indra protected him during his meditation.
    3. He preached Ratna Traya.
    4. He attained moksha on Samet Shikhar.
       The Tirthankar described is
       1. Parshwanath
       2. Shantinath
       3. Mallinath
       4. Neminath.
65. Which one of the following was the main achievement of Guru Gobind Singh? He
    1. defended Hinduism.
    2. composed the poem 'Chandani Charitra.'
    3. founded the Khalsa Panth.
    4. chose Banda Bahadur as his successor.
66. Who among the following personalities stopped the practice of animal sacrifice? 
    1. Lord Buddha.
    2. Shradhanand Swami.
    3. Vallabhacharya Guru.
    4. Ramanujacharya.
67. The following incidents happened according to the epic Ramayana:
    1. Rama, Sita and Laxman went to the forest for 14 years.
    2. Hanuman located Sita in Ashok Vatika.
    3. Rama and Laxman helped Vishwamitra to kill the evil beings in his ashram and neighbouring land.
    4. Rama killed Ravan.
    5. Rama broke the bow of Parshuram.
       The correct order of the incidents is:
       1. v, i, iv, ii, iii
       2. i, ii, iii, iv, v
       3. ii, i, v, iii, iv
       4. iii, v, i, ii, iv.
68. During which of the holy days is Kalpasutra read?
    1. Navratri.
    2. Paryushan.
    3. Diwali.
    4. Holi.
69. Purusharth is a Hindu principle that encourages devotees mainly to
    1. satisfy desires
    2. follow ethics and morals
    3. make an honest living
    4. attain self-enlightenment.
70. The following are the teachings of Guru Nanak except
    1. earn honestly
    2. practise penance 
    3. pray sincerely
    4. help the needy.
71. Ajay, a standard 8 pupil, gets angry easily. His parents advised him to practise the principle of
    1. Akrothe
    2. Ahimsa
    3. Sheel
    4. Satya   
72. Which one of the following principles of Dharma is correctly matched with its practice?
          Principle                Practice
    1. Dharma                 Self-control
    2. Dama                    Honesty
    3. Dhruti                    Patience
    4. Asteya                   Sincerity
73. The principle that guides a person towards attainment of moksha is
    1. Asteya
    2. Kshama
    3. Vidya
    4. Shaucham.  
74. The best way to achieve mental purity is through
    1. studying scriptures
    2. meditation practised regularly
    3. visiting places of worship
    4. listening to religious discourses.
75. Which of the following ceremonies is performed by a Sikh devotee?
    1. Nishkraman.
    2. Upanayan.
    3. Chudakarma.
    4. Amrit Chakhna.
76. The first Sanskar performed after a Hindu baby is born is
    1. Jatkarma
    2. Namkarna
    3. Chudakarma
    4. Nishkarman.
77. The Buddhist devotees offer prayers in their place of worship which is known as
    1. Derasar
    2. Stupa
    3. Gurudwara
    4. Mandir.
78. Which of the following is a place of pilgrimage which is important to devotees of Lord Vishnu and Lord Buddha?
    1. Abu.
    2. Palitana.
    3. Bodhi Gaya.
    4. Kashi.
79. A unique common feature which is performed for celebrating festivals in Sikhism is
    1. fireworks
    2. sprinkling of colours
    3. playing raas and garba
    4. langar.
80. Which one of the following is performed for the ustav of Navratri?
    1. Installing the Garbo in the venue.
    2. Burning the effigy of Ravan.
    3. Lighting a bonfire.
    4. Having a funfair.
81. Which utsav is celebrated for a personality who taught Hindus to keep their promise at any cost?
    1. Janmashtmi.
    2. Ram Navmi.
    3. Shivratri.
    4. Holi.
82. Who among the following yogis practised karma yoga?
    1. Bhagirath, Nivedita.
    2. Tulsidas, Surdas.
    3. Raja Janak, Nachiketa.
    4. Ramdas, Chandanbala.
83. The following are the steps for performing a yogasana:
    1. Lying on the ground face up.
    2. Relaxing every part of the body.
    3. Removing tension and thoughts.
    4. Staying still with eyes closed.
    5. Being still for a few minutes.
    6. Turn on the side and get into a sitting position.
       The asana described above is
       1. Vajrasan
       2. Padmasan
       3. Shavasan
       4. Shalbhasan.
84. Raja Janak was given the knowledge of attaining moksha by sage
    1. Vashishta
    2. Yagnavalkaya
    3. Changadeva
    4. Ashtavakra.
85. Sumaira noticed that some of the neighbours have been scattering litter all over the compound. The best action for Sumaira to take is to
    1. dispose off the litter and ignore them
    2. sensitize the neighbours on the importance of proper litter disposal
    3. complain to the caretaker about the issue
    4. tell her parents what the neighbours are doing.
86. Vivek, a Standard 8 pupil has a parent who was infected by COVID-19 and has been in the hospital for a long time. The class teacher and his class mates raised the funds to pay part of the hospital bill. The sadachar demonstrated by their action is
    1. tolerance
    2. obedience
    3. respect
    4. compassion.
87. Your friend, Paras, has been spending a lot of his time playing computer games and his performance in school is dropping drastically. What is the correct advice for you to give Paras?
    1. Tell him to balance his study time withplay time.
    2.   Ask him to give you his computer games.
    3. Tell him to seek for advice from other classmates.
    4. Request him to transfer to a different school.
88. The best way for Grade 6 pupils to demonstrate care for the environment is by 
    1. sweeping their classroom
    2. dusting the bookshelf
    3. planting trees
    4. keeping the grass short.
89. Hindus pay tribute to their ancestors and departed souls of their family members in the month of
    1. Kartik
    2. Bhadrapad
    3. Chaitra
    4. Falgun.
90. Who among the following is worshipped on Nirjala Ekadashi?
    1. Lord Buddha.
    2. Lord Rama.
    3. Lord Vishnu.
    4. Lord Hanuman.

PART I

1. Study the drawings and choose one that shows correct overlapping.
   
2. Which of the following would best describe a still life composition?
   1. People sitting still.
   2. Still trees on a calm day.
   3. Buildings and street lights.
   4. Calabash, gourd, pot.
3. Why is it necessary to wash a fountain pen when you change to a different colour of ink?
   1. To make the pen clean.
   2. To make the ink clear.
   3. To avoid blocking the pen.
   4. To avoid mixing ink colours.
4. A learner is to weave the item shown in the picture.
   
   Identify the technique to be used.
   1. Twine
   2. Plaiting
   3. Plain weave
   4. Coil and stitch.
5. The picture below is a pot made using the coil technique.
   
   Which of the following is the best way of joining the coils?
   
   1. Using slip.
   2. Using pallets.
   3. Using glue.
   4. Pressing well.
6. The following statements highlight ways in which plastic bottles can be reused. Which one does not?
   1. Making toys.
   2. Decorating places.
   3. Using them to water flowers.
   4. Keeping them in the river bank.
7. The picture shows a wristband made from leather.
   
   Identify the technique used to decorate it.
   1. Thonging.
   2. Beading.
   3. Stitching.
   4. Gluing.
8. The following statements describe how puppets are given character during performance.
   Which one does not?
   1. Create a voice
   2. Make movements
   3. Increase size of the theatre
   4. Use different clothes and jewellery.
9. A Grade 6 learner has come across an interesting artwork. Which would be the correct way of using the artwork?
   1. Copy and trace the artwork.
   2. Edit the artwork and use it.
   3. Seek permission from the artist.
   4. Take a photograph when no one is watching.
10. Learners at Barara primary school plan to exhibit and sell their artwork during the Open Day. Which strategy will not be effective for marketing their artwork?
    1. Join the school's art club.
    2. Post pictures of artwork on sale on social media.
    3. Announce and invite the community for the exhibition.
    4. Create posters to advertise sale of the artwork.   
11. Which of the following is not a component of a folk dance?
    1. Costumes.
    2. Body movement.
    3. Songs.
    4. Cheering
12. The following statements describe how folk songs are performed. Which one is not correct?
    1. Performed observing safety.
    2. Performed observing good manners.
    3. Performed with coordinated body movements.
    4. Performed using sharp props.
13. Which of the following statements does not describe the correct way of singing?
    1. Singing the tune accurately.
    2. Pronouncing the words clearly.
    3. Singing while talking.
    4. Using facial expressions.
14. Grade 6 learners collected the following tools and materials:
    Hollow tube, knife, tin, nails, wooden bars, feathers, paint and ruler.
    Which of the materials and tools can be used to make a flute?
    1. Hollow tube, nails, feathers and knife.
    2. Hollow tube, knife, nails and ruler.
    3. Hollow tube, wooden bars, paint and nails.
    4. Hollow tube, ruler, nails and feathers.
15. Atieno has finished playing her fiddle during a prize-giving ceremony. Which of the following statements, best describes what she should do with the fiddle?
    1. Wash it with water.
    2. Keep it outside under the sun.
    3. Hang it on the wall.
    4. Put it on the floor.
16. Which of the following rhythmic patterns best fits the text given below:
    Njoo twende uwanjani
    
17. Which of the following words best describes how a lullaby should be sang?
    1. Loudly and softly.
    2. Softly and sadly.
    3. Slowly and softly.
    4. Fast and softly.
18. The following are some practices observed when handling a musical instrument:
    1. Return the instrument in its case after use.
    2. Put the parts together correctly before use.
    3. Wipe moisture from the instrument after use.
    4. Wash the mouth piece with warm soapy water
    5. Clean the instrument with warm soapy water.
    6. Wipe the instrument using a damp cloth.
       Which of the practices are hygiene measures observed after playing the descant recorder?
       1. (vi), (iv), (ii) and (i).
       2. (iii), (iv), (v) and (i).
       3. (ii), (iii), (vi) and (i).
       4. (v), (vi), (iv) and (ii).
19. Juma's string instrument is not producing the desired sound. What should he do to the instrument?
    1. He should clean the instrument.
    2. He should warm the instrument.
    3. He should get another instrument.
    4. He should tune the instrument.
20. The following are diagrams of two Kenyan indigenous musical instruments.
    
    Which statement is true about musical instruments (i) and (ii)?
    1. Instrument (i) is played by bowing while instrument (ii) is played by hitting.
    2. Instrument (i) is tuned by adjusting knobs while instrument (ii) is tuned by warming.
    3. Instrument (i) is a percussion instrument while instrument (ii) is a string instrument.
    4. Instrument (i) cannot play a melody while instrument (ii) can play a melody. 
21. Which one of the following group of elements are elements of weather?
    
    1. Temperature, snow, rain.
    2. Wind, temperature, air pressure.
    3. Sunshine, fog, temperature.
    4. Temperature, snow, air pressure.
22. During a class field trip, Grade 6 learners observed some relief features on their way. Which one of the following diagrams represents a relief feature observed?
    
23. The following is a structure representing some parts of a town.
    
    Which direction is the Health Centre from the Railway Station?
    
    1. North
    2. South
    3. East
    4. West
24. The tropical rainforest vegetation is found in areas that receive high rainfall. In which region is the vegetation found in Eastern Africa?
    1. Northern region of Sudan.
    2. Western region of Kenya.
    3. Northern region of Uganda.
    4. Southern region of Tanzania. 
25. A Grade 6 teacher has invited a resource person to discuss about the semi desert climate in Eastern Africa. Which of the characteristics is true about the climate?
    1. It receives high rainfall.
    2. It experiences high humidity.
    3. It experiences high temperatures.
    4. It receives rain in the afternoon.
26. The Social Studies teacher has asked the Grade 6 learners to use the map of Kenya to locate the national parks.
    Which one of the following national parks did they find in Mandera County.
    1. Sibiloi
    2. Amboseli
    3. Kora
    4. Malka Mari
27. Grade 5 learners were asked to use digital devices to search for communities that belong to the Nilotes of Kenya. Which combination of communities could they have found?
    1. Abagusii and Somali.
    2. Luo and Akamba.
    3. Maasai and Turkana .
    4. Nubians and Pokomo.
28. Kota observed her grandmother making a pot then made her own pot. The method of learning used by Kota is
    
    1. Narration
    2. Apprenticeship
    3. Discussion
    4. Riddles.
29. Gala primary school is planning to hold elections of the Children's Government. The Grade 4 learners have been asked to discuss functions of the Children's Government in school. Which one of the functions is not correct?
    1. It speaks on behalf of the learners to the school administration.
    2. It ensures that the learning environment is friendly
    3. It assists teachers to ensure learners follow the school rules.
    4. It ensures teachers report for duty early.
30. John had acquired Kenyan citizenship by registration but has received a letter cancelling it. What could have caused the citizenship to be cancelled?
    1. Voting during the general election.
    2. Attending a local harambee meeting
    3. Joining a political party.
    4. Using false documents.
31. Grade 5 learners plan to go for an educational tour to a nearby national park. Which means of transport are they likely to use while in the park?
    1. Bus
    2. Train
    3. Lorry
    4. Motorcycles.
32. Your teacher has asked you to walk around the school compound to collect samples of natural resources. Which of the samples below are you likely to collect?
    1. Bottles
    2. Tools
    3. Posters
    4. Soils.  
33. Grade 5 learners of Mamboleo primary school visited a nearby demonstration farm. The farm manager told them that subsistence farming is different from small scale farming in that;
    1. small scale farmers keep large herds of animals while subsistence farmers grow food crops
    2. subsistence faming is done on small farms while small scale farming is done on large farms.
    3. small scale farmers grow cash srops and food crops while subsistence farmers grow food crops.
    4. subsistence farmers use simple tools while small scale farmers use machinery. 
34. Mzee Hekima was invited to talk to Grade 4 learners on African Traditional leaders. Which qualities of a good leader is he likely to have discussed? The leader should be a
    1. good dancer
    2. prophet
    3. storyteller
    4. courageous person.
35. Grade 5 learners were asked to identify the symbols of national unity. Which one the following is not a symbol national unity?
    1. Language
    2. Flag
    3. National Anthem
    4. Public seal.

PART II

SECTION A:

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

36. Your teacher tells you to be planting trees in the school. The main reason for this practice is to
    
    1. avoid living in a dusty compound
    2. ensure learners are busy.
    3. conserve the school environment.
    4. utilize the water in the school.
37. Which of one the following is an appropriate activity to engage in during your leisure time?
    1. Doing physical exercises.
    2. Sitting by the roadside.
    3. Attending disco parties.
    4. Participating in betting games.
38. Members of the family can help to promote unity at home by
    1. reporting those who do not work
    2. sharing duties among themselves
    3. inviting their friends to help them to do the work
    4. giving gifts to those who work hard.
39. Grade 5 learners were told a story on how baby Moses was saved by Pharaoh's daughter. Which value did they learn from the story? 
    1. Holiness.
    2. Kindness.
    3. Peace.
    4. Loyalty.
40. A CRE teacher asked pupils to group the books of the Bible according to the Old and New Testaments. Select the box that contains only the books of the New Testament.
    
41. Which of the following commandments teaches you to be content with what you have?
    1. Do not worship any other God.
    2. Do not desire another man's property.
    3. Do not commit adultery.
    4. Do not accuse anyone falsely.   
42. After reading the miracle of the healing of the woman who had the flow of blood, your teacher asked you to give a reason why the woman touched the edge of the garment of Jesus. Select the correct answer from the choices given. 
    1. She loved the garment of Jesus.
    2. She touched it by mistake.
    3. She was told by the disciple to do so.
    4. She had faith that she would be healed. 
43. The main lesson from the parable of the friend at midnight is that we should O
    1. provide help to our friends
    2. welcome visitors in our homes
    3. be persistent in prayer
    4. lock our doors at night.
44. Jesus performed different miracles during his ministry on earth for different reasons. A miracle of Jesus that encourages Christians to be thankful is the miracle of
    1. healing the Ten Lepers
    2. healing the Roman Officer's servant
    3. turning water into wine
    4. calming the storm.
45. The story of the Rich Man and Lazarus teaches Christians to use their money for
    
    1. organising parties for friends
    2. buying food for poor people
    3. buying clothes for themselves
    4. travelling to different places.
46. Which command did Jesus give to his disciples during the Last Supper?
    1. Do this in memory of me.
    2. Go and heal the sick.
    3. Do not take a purse for yourself.
    4. Bless those who curse you.
47. What value do Christians learn from the story of Ananias and Sapphira of the Early Church?
    1. Tolerance.
    2. Mercy
    3. Perseverance
    4. Honesty
48. On your way to school, a stranger offers you a lift. What is the best action for you to take?
    
    1. Accept the lift and get into the car.
    2. Refuse and go back home.
    3. Refuse and continue walking to school.
    4. Hide in the bush until the vehicle goes away.
49. Your school prefect has assigned pupils various duties to perform before the lessons begin.
    Which one of the following statements represent the correct reason why you should cooperate with the school prefect?
    1. To avoid being punished.
    2. To obtain good things from the prefect.
    3. To promote respect for authority.
    4. To be recognized by the teachers. 
50. Social media is one of the quickest ways of communication in the world today. Which one of the following activities would be the best use of social media by Grade 6 pupils?
    1. Chatting with friends all the time.
    2. Exchanging messages in their learning areas.
    3. Taking and posting their pictures.
    4. Watching all kinds of videos.

SECTION B:

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

36. During the PPI lesson, Aisha talked to a group of learners affected by famine and drought. She encouraged them not to lose hope as Allah would provide for them. The surah she can refer to while encouraging them is
    1. Al-Quraish
    2. Al-Kauthar
    3. Al-Humaza
    4. At-Takathur
37. Grade 6 learners were presented with three verses from surah Al-Qariah and asked to arrange them in their correct order.
    1. Wa maa adraaka mal qariah
    2. Wa takunul jibalu kal i'inil
    3. Yaumu yakunu nnassu kal farashil mabthuth.
       The correct order of the verses is
       1. iii, i, îi
       2. iii, ii, i
       3. i, ii, iii
       4. i, iii, ii.
38. Imam Abubakar was invited to school to talk about surah Al-Masad. One lesson learned from the surah is that
    1. Allah will reward those who perform good deeds.
    2. Wealth cannot protect a person from Allah's punishment
    3. Muslims should seek protection from Allah.
    4. Muslims should ask for forgiveness from Allah
39. During the Environmental Day, Grade 6 learners participated in different activities.
    
    1. cleaning the market
    2. cleaning the school compound
    3. planting trees
    4. conserving the soil
       Which of the activities is considered as charity according to the Hadith of the Prophet (p.b.u.h)?
       1. i
       2. ii
       3. iii
       4. iv
40. According to the hadith of the Prophet (p.b.u.h), Grade 4 learners can practice responsible living by
    1. wearing clean clothes
    2. following school rules
    3. assisting other learners when they have problems
    4. sharing what they learned in school with their friends in Madrasa.
41. Haytham has been having a lot of difficulties at home. The virtue he can practise from the Ulul-Azm prophets is
    1. Justice
    2. Honesty
    3. Patience
    4. Kindness.  
42. Choose the box that contains the pillars of Iman that are correctly arranged.
    
43. When is witr prayer performed?
    1. Before dhuhr prayer.
    2. Before Asr prayer
    3. After fajr prayer.
    4. After isha prayer
44. Grade 6 learners participated in a quiz where they were asked to mention the categories of people exempted from fasting
    The learner who gave the correct answer is   
    1. Samira - sick, old and blind
    2. Sheikha - sick, old and traveller
    3. Maimuna- sick, traveller and blind
    4. Jamila - sick, traveller and women.   
45. When Mahmoud performs wudhu, he uses a lot of water unnecessarily. This act is known as
    1. Tawakkul
    2. Taqwa
    3. Israf
    4. Ihsan.
46. The box that contains intoxicants only is
    
47. Amira, the class secretary asks for bribes from her classmates so as not to include them in the list of noise makers. The value that Amira lacks is
    1. Responsibility
    2. Integrity
    3. Love
    4. Unity.
48. During the Parents' Day, Grade 5 learners presented a poem on obligations of parents. One obligation that the Grade 5 parents should fulfil towards their children is
    1. buying them gifts
    2. playing with them
    3. doing homework for them
    4. Protecting them against harm.
49. The experience of the Prophet (p.b.u.h) during the first revelation teaches learners that they should
    1. trust in Allah
    2. pray to Allah
    3. Observe fast
    4. give zakat.
50. The value that learners can learn from the way the Answar helped the Muhajirun in the story of the Hijra to Madina is
    1. unity
    2. peace
    3. integrity
    4. patriotism.

SECTION C:

HINDU RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

36. Which one of the following birds is associated with Lord Krishna?
    1. Peacock.
    2. Dove.
    3. Swan.
    4. Eagle.   
37. Grade 4 learners were told by their teacher to research on the deities and their roles. Which one of the deities given below is associated with creation?
    1. Vishnu.
    2. Shiv.
    3. Brahma.
    4. Ganesh.
38. Jayna went to visit Ayodhaya during Diwali. However, she discovered there is a Jain Tirthankar, whose birth is also associated with Ayodhya, the Jain tirthankara is   
    1. Mahavir
    2. Abhinandannath
    3. Mallinath
    4. Neminath.
39. The following statements describe an Enlightened Being:
    1. He is seated on the carriage in the battlefield in Kurukshetra;
    2. He is very devoted to an Avatar of Lord Vishnu;
    3. He has supernatural powers;
    4. He protects the good. 
       Who among the following Enlightened Beings is described above? 
       1. Bishma.
       2. Dashrath.
       3. Dronacharya.
       4. Hanuman.
40. Animals are considered sacred creation which should not be killed. The Scripture that talks about the preservation of the animals is
    1. Ramayan
    2. Shikshapatri
    3. Dhammapada
    4. Bhagwad Gita.
41. The head priest in the temple which Manisha visits daily recites the Scripture in Sanskrit. The priest tells Manisha that he recites the Scripture in Sanskrit because
    1. in translating into vernacular, the inner meaning is lost
    2. the rythm of recitratioon gives pleasure to listeners
    3. will motivates people to learn Sanskrit
    4. Sanskrit is easier than the vernacular.
42. The prayer shown below belongs to
    
    1. Sanatan
    2. Jains
    3. Sikhs
    4. Buddhists.
43. Dhwaj is a prominent feature in places of worship that is hoisted on top of it to
    1. beautify the place of worship
    2. helps devotees identify the faith
    3. gives importance to the faith's symbol
    4. It gives direction to the devotees.
44. Anil failed to perform well in his PHE assessment task. When he approached the teacher for assistance, he was told to practice the principle of ____________________ to pass his examination.
    1. Punarjanam
    2. Purushartha
    3. Pranidaya
    4. Pvarthana
45. A teacher of HRE organized a class presentation on how morning chanting is done in a place of worship. The Sikh principle that guides the chanting is
    1. Kirat Karna
    2. Wand shakna
    3. Naam Japna
    4. Sewa karna.
46. The image of an elephant at the entrance of Jain derasa symbolises
    1. loyalty
    2. taming of wildlife
    3. a symbol for removing negative energy
    4. a symbol of protection of the temple.
47. Mohini is invited by her friend Jinita to the Mandir associated with an Avatar of Lord Vishnu for some prayers. Which of the following greetings is Mohini most likely to hear?
    1. Jai Ambe.
    2. Jai Shri Krishna.
    3. Jai Jinendra.
    4. Jai Bhole Nath.
48. During a PHE lesson, Amrit fell down and hurt his leg. Hanjit stopped playing immediately and took Amrit for first aid. The value that was demonstrated by Hanjit is
    1. respect
    2. responsibility
    3. patience
    4. tolerance.
49. Which two of the Utsavs, celebrate the victory of good over evil?
    1. Paryushan Parv and Vasant Panchami.
    2. Navratri and Janamashtami.
    3. Diwali and Holi.
    4. Ramnavmi and Gurupurab.
50. The head teacher encouraged the learners to practice Yoga every morning. The main reason for practicing Yoga is to
    1. participate in sports
    2. enhance social cohesion
    3. grow spiritually
    4. be physically fit.

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

1. What is the approximate length of the murram road in Pali arca?
   1. 15km
   2. 12km
   3. 8km
   4. 10km
2. The population distribution in Pali arca is likely to be influenced by 
   1. transport and communication 
   2. crop farming
   3. drainage
   4. mining activities.
3. The land in Pali area slopes towards
   1. North West
   2. South East
   3. North East
   4. South West
4. Most of the residents of Pali area are
   1. Muslims
   2. Traditionalists
   3. Christians
   4. Pagans.
5. The main economic activity in Pali area is
   1. trading
   2. mining
   3. farming
   4. pastoral farming
6. The climate in Pali area is likely to be
   1. Hot and dry
   2. Hot and wet 
   3. Cool and humid
   4. Cool and wet
7. Three of the following social services are offered in Pali town. Which one is not?
   1. Security
   2. Education
   3. Health
   4. Recreation
8. Which one of the following mountains was formed through faulting and uplifting?
   1. Ras Dashan mountains.
   2. The Aberdares:
   3. Mt. Kilimanjaro
   4. Mt. Cameroon
9. Three of the following make up the school administration. Which one does not? The
   1. headteacher.
   2. deputy headteacher
   3. school president
   4. school committee
10. The Pokomo migrated from Shungwaya in order to
    1. look for fertile land for farming.
    2. search water and pasture for their animals.
    3. escape attack from the Galla.
    4. reduce overpopulation in Shungwaya.
11. Three of the following traditional leaders collaborated with the British. Which one did not?
    1. Lewanika
    2. Nabongo Mumia
    3. Oloibon Lenana
    4. Kabaka Mwanga.
12. The Miombo highlands of Tanzania and Lambwe valley in Kenya are sparsely populated mainly due to
    1. pests and diseases
    2. poor drainage.
    3. harsh climatic conditions. 
    4. government policy
13. Cultural artefacts are important mainly because they
    1. are preserved in national museums.
    2. were used by our ancestors.
    3. preserve people's culture.
    4. attract tourists who bring foreign exchange.
14. Which one of the following groups belong to the plain nilotes of Kenya?
    
15. The diagram below shows the formation of a type of rainfall.
    
    The type of rainfall represented in the diagram above is
    1. relief rainfall.
    2. frontal rainfall
    3. convectional rainfall
    4. orographic rainfall
16. The early political association in Kenya played the following roles in the struggle for independence except
    1. presenting African grievances to the international community.
    2. promoting nationalism.
    3. communicating the feeling of Africans to the colonialists.
    4. leading Kenya to independence.
17. The best way of resolving conflict involving two neighbours in the society is through
    1. dialogue
    2. litigation
    3. use of a commission of enquiry. 
    4. mediation.
18. The best method of reducing human-wildlife conflict in Kenya is
    1. using the Kenya Defence Forces to protect wildlife.
    2. employing more game wardens.
    3. educating Kenyans on the importance of wildlife.
    4. erecting electric fences around game parks and forests.
19. The following are roles of the deputy headteacher in a primary school except
    1. coordinating duties of the members of staff.
    2. supervising class attendance by teachers.
    3. acting as a secretary during school committee meetings.
    4. writing minutes during staff meetings.

Use the map of Kenya provided below to answer questions 20 to 23

20. The town marked M is
    1. Kisumu
    2. Thika
    3. Eldoret
    4. Nakuru
21. The country marked W is
    1. South Sudan
    2. Uganda
    3. Ethiopia
    4. Sudan
22. The national park marked K is 
    1. Arawale
    2. Sibiloi
    3. Lake Nakuru National Park
    4. Malka Mari
23. The climate experienced in the shaded region marked T is mainly influenced by
    1. winds
    2. relief and altitude
    3. latitude
    4. nearness to a large water mass.
24. Which one of the following is not a basic need of family members?
    1. Food
    2. Clothing 
    3. Education
    4. Shelter
25. Which of the following is a responsibility of persons with special needs?
    1. Taking part in national building. 
    2. paying all taxes like other citizens.
    3. Promoting social injustice.
    4. Taking bribes from business people.
26. The following are characteristics of a type of soil.
    1. Found in highlands
    2. It is very fertile.
    3. Deep and well drained
    4. Red in colour
       The type of soil described above is 
       1. loamy soil
       2. volcanic soil 
       3. alluvial soil
       4. black cotton soil.
27. The British used indirect-rule to colonize the northern part of Nigeria mainly because the
    1. British officers were often sick with malaria.
    2. cost of running the colony directly was high.
    3. protectorate was large.
    4. region had poor transport and communication networks.
28. The first aid is mainly given in order to
    1. prevent further injury.
    2. promote recovery.
    3. save life
    4. enable the injured person to get to a doctor
29. Which one of the following methods was not used in Tanganyika during the struggle for independence?
    1. Boycotts
    2. Diplomacy
    3. Motions through the LegCo
    4. Armed struggle.
30. Below are characteristics of a climatic region in Africa.
    1. Rainfall ranges from 380mm to 2000mm per year.
    2. Temperatures range between 15°C and 25°C.
    3. The region experiences a hot rainy season and a cool dry season.
       The climatic region described above is likely to be
       1. savannah climatic region.
       2. semi-desert climatic region.
       3. mediterranean climatic region.
       4. equitorial climatic region  
31. The most commonly used form of transport in Kenya is
    1. air
    2. railway
    3. road
    4. water
32. Three of the following are roles of political parties in Kenya. Which one is not? To
    1. Encourage citizens to vote
    2. Encourage abuse of human rights.
    3. Keep the government on its toes.
    4. Promote freedom of association.
33. The Equator (0°) passes through all the following African countries except
    1. Uganda
    2. Gabon
    3. Rwanda
    4. Somalia
34. The main contribution of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta to the people of Kenya is that he
    1. led Kenya to independence.
    2. introduced the spirit of Harambee.
    3. Established settlement schemes.
    4. United Kenyans through the Kenya African National Union (KANU).
35. Natural forests in Kenya are preserved mainly to protect
    1. sources of medicine.
    2. home for wildlife. 
    3. rare species of trees.
    4. water catchment areas.
36. The main effect of HIV and AIDS on population growth is
    1. reduced life expectancy.
    2. slower population growth.
    3. high population losses.
    4. increased number of orphans.
37. The backyard rearing of birds is practiced by most people because
    1. the birds have better meat. 
    2. it is cheap to keep the birds.
    3. traditional types of chickens are kept.
    4. birds are not affected by pests and diseases.
38. River Nile and Niger have one thing in common. It is that they
    1. flow through Egypt.
    2. have estuaries.
    3. Rise in the equatorial climatic region.
    4. have deltas.
39. A government officer who employs his close relatives in government positions practices
    1. nepotism
    2. ethnicity
    3. regionalism
    4. tribalism
40. The African Union (AU) was mainly formed in order to
    1. promote unity among African states.
    2. promote friendly relations between African countries and other countries of the world.
    3. Promote trade in Africa.
    4. End colonialism in Africa.
41. The most common problem facing the expansion of communication systems in Africa is
    1. inadequate capital
    2. illiteracy
    3. Lack of electricity
    4. Lack of skilled personnel.  
42. Tea farming is important to the 20C Drought and famine economy of Kenya mainly because it
    1. gives most Kenyans employment. 
    2. improves standards of living. 
    3. is a source of foreign exchange. 
    4. is a source of income to farmers.
43. The newest way of interaction among Kenya communities is 
    1. Trade
    2. Social media
    3. Education
    4. Facebook
44. Three of the following are fresh water lakes in Africa. Which one is not?
    1. Lake Malawi
    2. Lake Natron
    3. Lake Chad
    4. Lake Tanganyika
45. The main problem facing multi- purpose river projects in Africa is
    1. Displacement of People
    2. Siltation
    3. Water borne diseases.
    4. Reduced water levels downstream.
46. The main method of improving the tourism sector in Kenya is to
    1. building more hotels and game parks.
    2. curbing poaching in all game parks.
    3. improving security by fighting insecurity and terrorism.
    4. advertising our tourist attractions home and abroad.
47. The main problem facing beef farming in Kenya and Tanzania is 
    1. Poor quality breeds.
    2. Animals discases
    3. Drought and famine
    4. Land pressure.
48. The appropriate action to take before crossing a busy road is to
    1. Cross the road when it is clear. 
    2. Look right and left then cross the road.
    3. Look left and right then cross the road.
    4. Run across the road.
49. A foreigner intending to acquire citizenship in Kenya by registration must have
    1. lived in Kenya for at least two years.
    2. adequate knowledge of Kiswahili and English.
    3. a lot of wealth.'
    4. connections in the government.
50. Three of the following are business opportunities in Kenya. Which one is not?
    1. Provision of services.
    2. Transportation.
    3. Farming
    4. Smuggling of goods.
51. Which one of the following was not involved in shifting cultivation in the past?
    1. Practicing crop rotation.
    2. Cultivation of small portions of land at a time.
    3. use of land over and over again.
    4. Doing farming activities by hand.
52. In Kenya, general elections are held
    1. When a sitting member of parliament dies.
    2. after every five years.
    3. in all constituencies on separate days.
    4. to clect the president only.
53. In Kenya, the rights and freedoms of citizens are contained in the A
    1. Attorney-general's chambers.
    2. Hansard
    3. School syllabi
    4. Bill of rights.
54. The arm of government that makes and amends laws is the
    1. Executive
    2. Judiciary
    3. Legislature
    4. Cabinet
55. Cases involving children in Kenya. are heard by the
    1. juvenile courts 
    2. Kadhi's courts
    3. courts martial
    4. magistrate courts
56. Which one of the following is a symbol of national unity?
    1. The national language.
    2. The national anthem. 
    3. National schools.
    4. The constitution
57. Who appoints judges in Kenya
    1. Chief Justice
    2. The Supreme Court
    3. The Judicial Service Commission.
    4. The President.
58. The following are sources of revenue for county governments in Kenya. Which one is not?
    1. Sale of bonds and treasure bills. 
    2. Sales of business licenses. 
    3. Loans from the national government.
    4. Property rates.
59. Which one of the following is true about indirect democracy?
    1. There are no elections to choose leaders.
    2. All people are leaders in government.
    3. Citizens make all decisions involving their activities.
    4. Leaders make decision on behalf of the citizens.
60. The method of irrigation used in Perkerra irrigation scheme is
    1. Drip irrigation.
    2. Basin irrigation
    3. Furrow irrigation
    4. Canal irrigation

PART II: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

SECTION A: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. According to Genesis stories of creation, which one of the following answers is wrongly matched?
    1. Day 2 Day and night
    2. Day 3 - Sea, land and vegetation
    3. Day 4 Heavenly bodies
    4. Day 5 Sea creature and birds
62. "At last here is one of my own kind-bone taken from my bone and flesh from my flesh." Gen 2. From this verse Christians should
    1. make use of God's creation.
    2. marry and bring up families.
    3. practice equality in their homes.
    4. learn that human beings were last to be created.
63. Which one of the following was the main reason why Abraham instructed his son Isaac to get a wife from their relatives?
    1. Their neighbours were hostile.
    2. The Canaanites were uncircumcised.
    3. There were no women in Canaan to marry.
    4. Their neighbouring communities were idol worshippers.
64. Three of the following were done by Moses when he was living in Egypt. Which one was not? He
    
    1. accepted God's call.
    2. killed an Egyptian.
    3. performed miracles before the king.
    4. received the ten commandments.
65. Which of the following events took place during the exodus?
    1. Call of Moses in the desert.
    2. Building of the ark of covenant
    3. Killing of the Egyptians firstborns.
    4. Turning of water into wine.
66. When travelling through the desert during exodus the Israelites were led at day time by 
    1. a cloud
    2. a pillar of light.
    3. a flaming sword
    4. ark of the covenant
67. What was the name of the woman who hid the Israelite spies in Jericho?
    1. Rachael
    2. Rahab
    3. Abigail
    4. Jael
68. The following are facts about a certain King in Israel:
    
    1. He ruled for twenty years.
    2. God rejected him.
    3. He was killed in war.
       Who among the following kings is described above?
       1. Josiah
       2. Ahab
       3. Saul
       4. David.
69. Which one of the following miracles was done by prophet Elisha?
    1. Healing a blind man.
    2. Calling fire from heaven.
    3. Multiplication of bread.
    4. Casting demons from a woman.
70. "He has provided for us a mighty saviour, a descendant of his servant David" Luke 1:69. Who among the following prophets made the above prophesy?
    1. Isaiah
    2. Hosea
    3. Zechariah
    4. Jeremiah.
71. Which one of the following is the main reason why Herod was not happy when he heard about the birth of Jesus Christ?
    1. The wisemen had deceived him. 
    2. He wanted to remain the king.
    3. He wanted his son to inherit his kingship.
    4. He had not yet seen the baby.
72. The teachings of John the Baptist mainly dwelt in.
    1. helping the needy people.
    2. teachings of the law of Moses.
    3. teaching people against idol worship.
    4. change of people's sinful way of life. 
73. What advice did John the Baptist give to the soldiers who went to him to be baptised?
    1. Obey people in the authority.
    2. Do not accuse anyone falsely.
    3. Do not be misled by the false prophets.
    4. Do not take more than what is required.
74. During the sermon on the mount, Jesus taught that happy are the peacemakers for they shall
    1. be shown mercy.
    2. be comforted
    3. see God
    4. be called children of God.
75. The teaching of the parable of the lost coin, teaches Christians that they should 
    1. repent their sins.
    2. love their neighbours.
    3. be ready to forgive others.
    4. bring more people to God's kingdom.
76. "Do not take a purse or bag or sandals" Luke 10:4. Jesus gave these instructions to his disciples when He
    1. sent them out to preach.
    2. taught them the Lord's prayer.
    3. met them on the way to Emmaus.
    4. sent them to prepare the last supper.
77. Which one of the following Christian values is learnt from the parable of the prodigal son?
    1. Tolerance
    2. Humility
    3. Forgiveness
    4. Persistence
78. Which of the following events did not take place on the night that Jesus was arrested?
    1. Jesus prayed on a mountain.
    2. Simon denied Jesus three times.
    3. Jesus healed the car of a slave.
    4. Judas Iscariot hanged himself.
79. "Surely this was a righteous man" Luke 23:47. These words were said by
    1. the woman who went to the tomb. 
    2. the thief crucified alongside Jesus.
    3. Pilate when Jesus was brought before him.
    4. the Roman officer when Jesus died on the cross.
80. Which of the following happened when Jesus was taken up in heaven?
    1. Angels spoke to the disciples.
    2. A cloud covered the disciples.
    3. A voice was heard from heaven.
    4. The Holy Spirit came down in. form of a dove.
81. Which one of the following is not a fruit of the Holy Spirit?
    1. Kindness
    2. Goodness
    3. Faith
    4. Faithfulness
82. Which of the following is the reason why people were surprised when they heard the disciples speaking on the day of Pentecost? 
    1. The disciples were drunk with wine. 
    2. The disciples had done miraculous things.
    3. There was wind blowing and tongues of fire.
    4. The disciples were speaking in foreign languages
83. Three of the following were done by the carly Christians except one. Which one? They
    1. ate together joyfully.
    2. build synagogues all over Israel.
    3. took the good news to other lands. 
    4. sold their property and gave the money to the poor.
84. The following values were taught by our ancestors except
    1. hardwork
    2. injustice
    3. purity
    4. honesty
85. Which one of the following customs was not used when naming children traditional African communities?
    1. The child's wish.
    2. Time of the day.
    3. Type of the weather.
    4. To remember the ancestors.
86. In traditional African societies, marriage was important because it
    1. is presided over by elders.
    2. ensured continuity of life.
    3. shows that a woman can give birth.
    4. shows that marriage partners are chosen by parents.
87. Who one of the following is not a good use of leisure time for a standard eight pupil? 
    1. Taking part in a football match. 
    2. Participating in cleaning the streets.
    3. Fetching firewood for an old woman. 
    4. Watching a romantic movie on a TV.
88. Kalekye a standard eight pupil was given more money by the shopkeeper after buying some items from a shop. She just went home quietly and hid the money. What Christian value does Kalekye lack?
    1. Honesty
    2. Loyalty
    3. Faithfulness
    4. Kindness
89. Nekesa a born again Christian realises that Wasike whom she wants to get married to is a drunkard. As a Christian what is the best thing for her to do?
    1. Stop the marriage plans
    2. Join Wasike in drinking
    3. Talk to Wasike to stop drinking
    4. Advise Wasike to be drinking a little.
90. Which one of the following was not done by the European missionaries when they came to Kenya? They
    1. treated diseases.
    2. translated the bible.
    3. baptised the converts languages.
    4. intermarried with Africans.

SECTION B

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Allah (S.W.T) has blessed you with many favours. What should you do according to the teachings of Surah Ad-Dhuha?
    1. Be proud of them.
    2. Teach them out.
    3. Conceal them.
    4. Explain them.
62. Below are verses from Surah Al-Fiyl. 
    1. Faja-alahum ka'aṣfin maakuul.
    2. Tarmiihim bihjaaratin min sijjiil
    3. Alam-tara kaifa faa'la rabbuka bi-ashaabil fiyl
    4. Wa arsala aleihim twayran abaabiil.
    5. Alam yaj'al kaidahum fii tadh-liil
       The correct order of the above verses is
       1. (iii), (iv), (v), (ii), (i)
       2. (ii), (i), (iv), (v), (iii)
       3. (iii), (v), (iv), (ii), (i)
       4. (iv), (iii), (v), (i), (ii)
63. To easily comprehend the knowledge that one is being taught, surah Alaq guides that learners should
    1. commit the knowledge into memory 
    2. take note of points using a pen.
    3. repeat the lesson, time and again. 
    4. put the lessons into practice.
64. Who among the following people is not warned of a heavy punishment in Surah Al-Maun? Those who
    1. backbite others.
    2. discourage feeding the poor.
    3. do good deeds only to be seen.
    4. perform some salaats and skip others. 
65. Which of the following things are believers asked to seek from Allah (S. W.T) in the Surah An-Nasr?
    1. Forgiveness
    2. Knowledge
    3. Protection
    4. Guidance
66. The prophet (S.A. W) said, "Fear Allah in respect of these dumb animals and ride them when they are fit to be rode and get off them when they are tired." This hadith teaches Muslims about
    1. justice to animals.
    2. responsibility to animals..
    3. relationship with animals.
    4. kindness to animals
67. Complete the following hadith of the prophet; "What will mostly take people to paradise will be the fear of Allah and
    1. obedience to leaders.
    2. good behaviour
    3. avoiding the evil
    4. love for the prophet (S.A. W)
68. Muslims should endeavour to always be the first to give greetings, whenever they meet their brother Muslims because of a benefit taught by the prophet (S.A. W) in his hadith. Which one?
    1. It washes their sins like tree shedding leaves.
    2. The rewards are more than being greeted.
    3. They become close to Allah (S.W.T).
    4. As a way of identification that you are Muslim.
69. You have committed an evil, may be without knowing, as a learned Muslim what should you do almost immediately?
    1. Follow it up with a good deed.
    2. Find a place and perform Sijdatu Sah-wa.
    3. Make efforts to control another evil.
    4. Recite a repentance supplication.
70. Which one of the following is a pillar of Imaan?
    1. Praying to Allah as though you see Him.
    2. Accepting life situations the way they befall you.
    3. Performing prayers with thumaanina and ghushuu.
    4. Convincing people to know and practice Kalima.
71. Which one of the following names of Allah shows that He is the giver?
    1. Al-Razaaq
    2. Al-Khaaliq
    3. Al-Qahhaar
    4. Al-Wahhaab.
72. Which among the following scriptures was revealed to Nabii Musa (A.S)?
    1. Zabur
    2. Injiil
    3. Taurat
    4. Suhuf.
73. In which posture of Swalah should a Muslim in prayer recite Tashahhud?
    1. Prostration.
    2. Sitting
    3. Bending
    4. Standing.
74. While performing Salatul Janaza, when will you recite the supplication for the dead! In the
    1. third takbira
    2. first takbira
    3. fourth takbira
    4. second takbira
75. Zaid is a Muslim farmer. He invites you on his farm to see his animals and advice him on how he should pay zakkat. On visiting you witness 60 goats, two camels, 30 sheep and 25 cows. Which animal would you advice him to first give out as zakkat? 
    1. Cows
    2. Camels
    3. Sheep
    4. Goats
76. Which of the following is an act ofmTayammum?
    1. Drying the far with a porous stone after urinating.
    2. Rinsing the mouth with water.
    3. Wiping the face with dusty hands.
    4. Immersing the whole body in water.
77. Which form of pilgrimage are Muslim faithfuls allowed by Sharia to perform more than the ones in their lifetime?
    1. Ifrad
    2. Umra
    3. Tamatu
    4. Qiran-
78. Which of the qualities made the Qureish admire Muhammad's character?
    1. Generosity
    2. Hospitality
    3. Humility
    4. Trustworthiness
79. Which one of the following stories teaches Muslims that Islamic brotherhood is far much better than brotherhood by blood relation? When
    1. Ibrahim was thrown into the fire and never burnt.
    2. Canaan perished in floods as Nabii Nuh saw.
    3. Yusuf was thrown in a ditch and survived.
    4. Qabil killed Habil.
80. Which advice will you give to your close friend who likes using abusive language? To
    1. avoid by keeping quiet.
    2. speak in low voice and tone.
    3. use simple language.
    4. mind whom you speak to.
81. Who among the following was an agent of spread of Islam along the coast of East Africa?
    1. Construction of Kenya-Uganda railway.
    2. Advent of Muslim missionaries
    3. Intermarriage
    4. The removal of Portuguese.
82. The means of earning a living acceptable in the Islamic muamalaat is
    1. selling expired goods cheaply. 
    2. lending money on interest.
    3. selling, foreign currency
    4. adulteration of goods to meet customer demands.
83. At the age of twelve, Muhammad (SAW) travelled to Shaam for trade training in the company of
    1. Maisara Khadijah's helper.
    2. a Christian monk Raaghibu Bahira
    3. his close friend Abubakkar Swiddiiq.
    4. his uncle AbuTalib.
84. Who among the following people is prayed for a supplication - "Yarhamkallah"? One who
    1. sneezes
    2. coughs
    3. performs excellently 
    4. travels
85. Which of the following was a form of persecution that the Qureish used to punish the early Muslim converts?
    1. Demolishing their houses.
    2. Beating them up
    3. Killing them.
    4. Boycotting them.
86. Who suckled the prophet (S.A. W) away from his own mother? Mama
    1. Halima
    2. Aisha
    3. Khadija
    4. Ayman
87. It is recommended that before Muslims attend Idd-ul-fitr,
    1. perform istinjaa
    2. perform a sunna prayer 
    3. they wear white clothes.
    4. they eat something.
88. Which one of the following is the first ' month of the Islamic calendar?
    1. Muharram
    2. Ramadhan
    3. Rajab
    4. Dhul-hijja
89. Islam recommends circumcision for boys mainly to
    1. reduce spread of HIV/AIDS.
    2. initiate them to adulthood.
    3. encourage cleanliness.
    4. as a sunna of Ibrahim,
90. Which one of the following statements about Nabii Yusuf is true?
    1. He revenged against his brother.
    2. Allah gave him inspiration through dreams.
    3. He was jailed because of Zinaa.
    4. He rose to a minister in his own homeland.