PART I   

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

1. The climate of the southern part of Sata area can be described as A
   1. cool and dry.
   2. hot and wet.
   3. hot and dry.
   4. cool and wet.
2. The approximate area in square kilometres of Labu town is
   
   1. 30km²
   2. 25km²
   3. 36km²
   4. 28km²
3. The main economic activity in most parts of Sata area is
   
   1. crop farming.
   2. livestock keeping.
   3. trading.
   4. lumbering.
4. A forest was established in the southern part of Sata area mainly to
   
   1. provide timber in the area.
   2. attract rainfall in the area.
   3. make the landscape beautiful.
   4. protect sources of rivers.
5. Which one of the following areas in Sata area is at the lowest point above sea level
   1. Labu town.
   2. Tea farms.
   3. Cattle dip.
   4. Forest.
6. Land in Sata area generally rises from
   
   1. north.
   2. east.
   3. south.
   4. west.
7. The area covered by the map is a
   
   1. county.
   2. location.
   3. division.
   4. district.
8. Which one of the following statements correctly describes the continent of Africa? It
   
   1. has fifty five continental countries. 
   2. is crossed by the three main tropics.
   3. lies in the northern hemisphere. 
   4. is the largest continent.
9. The following are statements about a type of marriage:
   
   1. A man can marry more than one wife.
   2. A marriage certificate is issued. 
   3. It is conducted by a government official.
      The type of marriage described above is
      1. Christian marriage. 
      2. Islamic marriage. 
      3. civil marriage.
      4. customary marriage.
10. Which one of the following lakes is correctly matched with its formation? Lake
    1. Chad - deposition.
    2. Rukwa - downwarping.
    3. Kivu - volcanicity.
    4. Gambi - faulting.
11. Which one of the following is the main tourist attraction feature around Malindi town?
    1. High class hotels.
    2. Vasco da Gama pillar.
    3. Sandy beaches.
    4. Marine wildlife.
12. Nabongo Mumia collaborated with the British because
    1. he had been employed by the British. 
    2. he wanted protection against the Nandi. 
    3. the British were building a railway line. 
    4. he feared the Arabs.
13. Below are communities that settled in Eastern Africa:
    1. Abagusii
    2. Taita
    3. Chagga
       Which one of the following statements about the communities listed above is true?b They
       1. settled in highland regions.
       2. were ruled by kings.
       3. practised pastoralism.
       4. were long distance traders.
14. The mountains on the floor of the Rift Valley were formed through
    1. faulting.
    2. erosion.
    3. folding.
    4. volcanicity.
15. Which one of the following minerals is correctly matched with the place where it is mined in Kenya?
           Mineral                    Place   
    1. Fluorspar                 Ngomeni
    2. Limestone                Athi river
    3. Diatomite                 Kimwarer
    4. Salt                          Kariandusi
16. Ludwig Krapf came to Eastern Africa in 1844 to
    1. explore the interior.
    2. find the source of river Nile.
    3. spread christianity
    4. find a sea route to India.
17. Which one of the following was a recreational activity among communities in the pre-colonial period?
    1. Farming.
    2. Herding.
    3. Hunting
    4. Wrestling.
18. The leeward side of a mountain receives low rainfall because it
    1. lies at a low altitude.
    2. is far from large water bodies. 
    3. has little vegetation cover.
    4. is sheltered from warm moist winds.
19. Which one of the following combinations consists of trees that grow in the forests of Swaziland?
    1. Pine and eucalyptus.
    2. Podo and mahogany.
    3. Mvule and oak.
    4. Camphor and sapele.
20. When the Ababukusu people fought the British in Kenya, they were led by 
    1. Waiyaki wa Hinga.
    2. Mekatilili wa Menza.
    3. Mukite wa Nameme.
    4. Koitalel arap Samoei.
21. The diagram below shows the formation of a mountain.
    
    Which one of the following mountains was formed through the above process? 
    1. Danakil Alps.
    2. Ruwenzori mountains.
    3. Usambara moutains
    4. Atlas mountains.
22. Which one of the following resulted due to the settlement of Arabs along the coast of Eastern Africa?
    1. Introduction of cloves.
    2. Establishment of mission stations.
    3. Building of railway lines.
    4. Abolition of slave trade.
23. People who live near swamps are likely to suffer from
    1. frequent droughts.
    2. seasonal flooding.
    3. water-borne diseases.
    4. acute soil erosion.
24. Assimilated Africans in Senegal during the French colonial period were allowed to
    1. work and live in France.
    2. marry more than one wife.
    3. practise traditional customs.
    4. buy goods at reduced prices.
25. Pastoral farmers can be supported by the government through
    1. getting loans to buy more livestock. 
    2. fencing grazing lands.
    3. drilling boreholes in pastoral areas. 
    4. exempting them from taxes.
26. Bananas in Uganda are intercropped with
    1. tea.
    2. coffee.
    3. wheat.
    4. cotton.
27. The best way of promoting peace among communities in Kenya is by 
    1. supporting intermarriage.
    2. establishing national schools.
    3. promoting the use of Kiswahili.
    4. respecting the rights of other people.
28. Rapid population increase in Africa has been caused by
    1. introduction of family planning methods. 
    2. rapid expansion of towns.
    3. improvement in healthcare.
    4. increase of jobs in urban centres.
29. Which one of the following groups is made up of rivers that have deltas?
    1. Niger, Nile, Tana.
    2. Senegal, Congo, Athi.
    3. Ruvuma, Zambezi, Orange.
    4. Volta, Sanaga, Gambia.

Use the map of Kenya below to answer questions 30 to 33.  

30. The main benefit of the river project marked N is that it
    
    1. has stopped flooding along river Tana.
    2. produces rice for export.
    3. has created an inland waterway.
    4. is a source of electricity.
31. The main reason for the migration of the communities that used the route marked T was that they
    
    1. were looking for goods to trade.
    2. were looking for better pastures. 
    3. were escaping conflicts.
    4. wanted iron for tool making.
32. The game park marked X is
    
    1. Marsabit.
    2. Sibiloi.
    3. Nasolot.
    4. Samburu.
33. The shaded area marked Z has a high population due to the
    
    1. presence of fish in lake Victoria.
    2. flat relief of the land.
    3. presence of large towns.
    4. availability of high rainfall.
34. Three of the following are causes of lawlessness in the society. Which one is not?
    
    1. Respecting other people's opinions. 
    2. Rejection of election results.
    3. High rate of unemployment.
    4. Misuse of drugs.
35. The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) was formed to 
    1. promote the use of a common language.
    2. prevent the spread of deserts.
    3. promote trade among member states.
    4. establish a common trading currency. 
36. Petroleum products are transported by pipeline from Mombasa to other towns in Kenya because
    
    1. it costs less than other forms of transport.
    2. there is an oil pipeline from Mombasa.
    3. it reduces accidents on the roads.
    4. it creates employment in the country.
37. Who among the following is a member of a county assembly?
    
    1. County commissioner.
    2. Speaker.
    3. Governor.
    4. Senator.
38. Which one of the following combinations is made up of cold currents only?
    1. Guinea and Somali.
    2. Sumali and Canary.
    3. Benguela and Aguhlas.
    4. Canary and Benguela.
39. The collaboration of the Maasai and the British during the colonial period in Kenya led to
    
    1. settlement of Europeans in Maasai land. 
    2. opening of schools in Maasai land.
    3. construction of a railway line.
    4. employment of Maasai youth in the army.
40. Which one of the following groups is made up of Bantu communities of Central Africa? A
    1. Venda, Zulu, Xhosa.
    2. Chagga, Banyoro, Taita. 
    3. Bemba, Bakongo, Balunda.
    4. Agikuyu, Aembu, Ameru.
41. Televisions are not commonly used in rural areas in Kenya mainly because
    
    1. television sets are expensive."
    2. most rural areas do not have electricity.
    3. most people in rural areas are illiterate. 
    4. rural areas have poor roads.
42. Acacia and baobab trees are commonly found in areas with
    1. savannah vegetation. 
    2. desert vegetation.
    3. moutain vegetation.
    4. temperate vegetation.
43. The diagram below represents a weather instrument.
    
    The part marked K contains
    1. mercury.
    2. kerosene.
    3. water.
    4. alcohol.
44. Which one of the following is the main problem facing inland fishing in Africa?
    1. Competition from foreign fishing vessels. 
    2. Water plants growing in lakes.
    3. Overfishing.
    4. Inadequate market for fish.
45. Which one of the following places in Eastern Africa is correctly matched with the crop grown there?
           Place              Crop    
    1. Kaffa        -     bananas
    2. Mbeya     -      coffee
    3. Kenana    -     sugarcane
    4. Kigezi      -      sisal
46. A school motto is important because it
    1. encourage leamers to work hard.
    2. makes learners pass school tests. 
    3. shows the direction to a school.
    4. outlines the rules of a school.
47. Nelson Mandela promoted unity in South Africa by
    1. fighting against apartheid.
    2. forming African National Congress (ANC)
    3. leading South Africa to independence.
    4. appointing different races in the government.
48. Pineapple canning in Thika is an example of
    1. a processing industry.
    2. an assembling industry. 
    3. a manufacturing industry. 
    4. a service industry.
49. Low temperatures in some places along the equator are influenced by
    1. high rainfall. 
    2. dense forests. 
    3. high altitude.
    4. strong winds.
50. Below are problems found in urban centres:
    1. Decay of moral values.
    2. Traffic congestion on roads.
    3. High rates of unemployment.
    4. Increase in crime.
       Which combination consists of social problems?
       1. i and ii
       2. i and iv
       3. ii and iii
       4. iii and iv
51. Which one of the following groups is made up of Plain Nilotes?
    1. Shilluk, Dinka, Nuer.
    2. Sandawe, Sanye, Dahalo. 
    3. Sabaot, Nandi, Dorobo.
    4. Jie, Samburu, Turkana.
52. Before the coming of Europeans to Eastern Africa, the Baganda people were ruled by
    1. emperors.
    2. kings.
    3. chiefs.
    4. council of elders.
53. Which one of the following is a social right? Right to
    1. education.
    2. vote
    3. own property.
    4. work.
54. Standard eight learners of Malezi primary school visited a game park. They saw some armed people in the park. What was mainly being done by the arned people?
    1. Charging entry fee to the game park.
    2. Protecting wild animals from poachers. 
    3. Protecting tourists from wild animals.
    4. Taking tourists around the park.
55. Below are statements about a traditional leader in Kenya:
    1. He traded with the coastal Arabs.
    2. He treated diseases
    3. He foretold future events.
       The person described above is
       1. chief Kivoi. 
       2. Nabongo Mumia. 
       3. Masaku.
       4. Laibon Lenana.
56. Highways have been built in Kenya to bypass major towns mainly to
    1. reduce road accidents.
    2. reduce air pollution in towns.
    3. create jobs in the country.
    4. reduce traffic congestions in towns. 5
57. Poultry farming in Kenya is mainly faced by the problem of
    1. inadequate market for poultry products. 
    2. high cost of controlling diseases.
    3. lack of good roads in farming areas.
    4. decrease in land.
58. When Kenyans attend national day celebrations, it shows that they are
    1. patriotic.
    2. obedient.
    3. hardworking.
    4. humble.
59. Which one of the following duties is performed by a county assembly? 
    1. Maintaining law and order.
    2. Supervising county projects.
    3. Formulating county laws.
    4. Appointing a county governor. 
60. County assembly sittings are headed by the 
    1. speaker.
    2. clerk.
    3. governor.
    4. county commissioner.

PART  II 

SECTION A

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. God showed that the seventh day was a special one during creation when He 
    1. finished all creation.
    2. blessed it and rested.
    3. created human beings in His image.
    4. blessed all the creation.
62. Which one of the following commands did God give Noah after the flood? 
    1. Have many children so that your descendants will live all over the earth. 
    2. Leave your father's home and go to a country that I will show you.
    3. Remove your shoes for you are standing on a holy ground.
    4. offer your only so as a sacrifice.
63. "Iam who Iam, this is my name forever" (Exodus 3:14-15). God spoke these words to
    
    1. Abraham.
    2. Jacob.
    3. Moses.
    4. Isaac.
64. Which one of the following events took place during the Exodus?
    
    1. The Israelites attacked Jericno.
    2. The covenan' box was made.
    3. Saul was appointed king.
    4. Deborah served as a judge.
65. When Hannah prayed at Shiloh, she asked God to give her
    
    1. long life.
    2. wisdom.
    3. wealth.
    4. a son.
66. Which one of the following reasons explains why king Saul wanted to kill David?
    
    1. David had been appointed king.
    2. Saul had an evil spirit.
    3. David had become famous.
    4. David had refused to marry his daughter.
67. In which one of the following ways did king Solomon turn away from God? He
    
    1. married many wives.
    2. refused to build a temple.
    3. allowed the worship of false gods.
    4. acquired a lot of wealth.
68. Prophet Jeremiah was mistreated by being 
    1. thrown into a dry well.
    2. put in a lions' den.
    3. put in prison.
    4. beaten by the king.
69. When there was famine in Israel, prophet Elijah went to live with a widow in 
    1. Shunem.
    2. Zarephath.
    3. Jericho.
    4. Moab.
70. The son that Zechariah and Elizabeth was given a name by
    
    1. Mary. 
    2. angel Gabriel.
    3. Joseph.
    4. Simeon.
71. Who among the following people ordered for a census to be done in Israel? 
    1. Augustus.
    2. Herod.
    3. Pilate.
    4. Quirinius.
72. Which one of the following was a teaching of Jesus during the sermon on the mount? 
    1. 'Give to Ceasar what belongs to him.'
    2. 'Happy are the pure in heart, they will see God'
    3. 'He who is the least will be the greatest." 
    4. 'I am the way, the truth and life."
73. The woman whom Jesus asked for water at a well was a
    1. Levite.
    2. Syrian.
    3. Samaritan.
    4. Moabite.
74. Which one of the following miracles of Jesus shows that He came as a universal saviour?
    
    1. Healing a paralysed man.
    2. Healing the Roman officer's servant. 
    3. Raising Lazarus.
    4. Calming a storm.
75. The parable of the sower teaches Christians
    1. how the word of God grows in them. 
    2. to plant good seeds in their farms. 
    3. to take good care of their farms.
    4. to help people in need.
76. Who among the following people said that Jesus was a good man after He died on the cross?
    
    1. The repentant thief.
    2. An army officer.
    3. Pontious Pilate.
    4. Joseph of Arimathea
77. 'Unless I see the scars and put my fingers on those scars and my hand in His side, I will not believe' (John 20:25). These words were said by
    
    1. Peter.
    2. Nathaniel.
    3. Andrew.
    4. Thomas.
78. The Jews were surprised on the day of Pentecost when the disciples
    
    1. performed miracles.
    2. sang and praised God.
    3. preached to the crowd.
    4. spoke in foreign languages.
79. The story of Ananias and Sapphira teaches Christians to be
    
    1. humble
    2. patient
    3. honest
    4. obedient
80. When Paul and Silas were in jail in Philippi, they were
    1. mourning. 
    2. fasting.
    3. sleeping.
    4. singing.
81. When Peter went to the town of Joppa, he 
    1. baptized an Ethiopian Eunuch. 
    2. preached to Comelius. 
    3. raised Tabitha.
    4. healed a lame beggar.
82. Which one of the following beliefs about God in traditional African communities is true? God
    1. provides for His creation.
    2. is served by angels.
    3. finished creation in six days...
    4. lives in heaven.
83. In traditional African communities, shrines are places where
    1. ancestors are buried.
    2. initiation ceremonies are done.
    3. the youth are taught.
    4. sacrifices are offered.
84. When there is good harvest in traditional African communities, people thank God by
    1. offering food sacrifices in shrines. 
    2. giving food to travellers.
    3. selling surplus food.
    4. using foodstuffs to pay dowry.
85. Christians show obedience to lawful authority by
    1. praising their leaders.
    2. paying taxes.
    3. praying for their leaders.
    4. going to church.
86. The church promotes good health among
    1. offering free medical care. people in Kenya by
    2. establishing hospitals.
    3. visiting sick people.
    4. preaching to the sick.
87. Meshack, a standard eight pupil, helped an old woman carry a heavy basket. This shows that Meshack
    1. knew the woman.
    2. was a strong person.
    3. was a kind person.
    4. was related to the woman.
88. Maria, who is your deskmate, keeps on getting ill. The best action for you to take is to
    1. pray and advise her to go to hospital.
    2. change your sitting position.
    3. tell her to transfer to another school.
    4. tell her to stay at home.
89. The best way for parents to teach their children good behaviour is by 
    1. setting good examples. 
    2. preparing family laws.
    3. punishing children who misbehave. 
    4. taking their children for counselling.
90. Christians can benefit the community during their free time by
    1. singing in church. 
    2. reading the Bible.
    3. watching Christian programs.
    4. visiting the elderly.

SECTION B:

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. A person who fasts has two pleasures. One during  _________________________ food.
    
    1. twaam.
    2. iftaar.
    3. walima.
    4. suhur. 
62. Which of the following vices is condemned in surah Al-Falaq?
    
    1. Witchcraft.
    2. Backbiting.
    3. Stealing.
    4. Adultery.
63. All the following are recomanended preparations for reading the holy Qur'an except
    
    1. taking wudhu.
    2. a siwak.
    3. facing qibia.
    4. not putting it on the bare ground.
64. Which form of knowledge sticks best in mind according to surah Alaq? Knowledge 
    1. of pictures.
    2. of the pen.
    3. from far away.
    4. of cramuning.
65. Allah (SW) was not happy and even cursed Abu Lahab because he
    
    1. joined Abraham to destroy the holy kaaba.
    2. refused to join Islamic faith.
    3. dispersed the prophet's congregation. D
    4. killed baby girls and burried others alive.
66. What is the meaning of Taqwa in Islamic faith?
    
    1. Reliance on Allah.
    2. Obedience to Allah.
    3. The fear of God.
    4. Belief in Allah.
67. A Muslim who believes in Qadar should always say ____________________________ when making future plans.
    1. fii amaanillah
    2. mashallah
    3. astaghfirullah
    4. inshallah
68. After Takbiratul Ihraam, there follows
    1. seven Takbiras. 
    2. surah Al-Fatiha 
    3. bending for Rukuu. 
    4. the first khutba.
69. In which of the following villages did the hypocrites of Uhud in the Muslim army turn back and disappeared? A
    1. Abwa.
    2. Taif.C
    3. Ashawt.
    4. Khaibar.
70. Which of the following ibaadaats cleanses off sins as free as a new born beby? 
    1. Ablution.
    2. Hajj
    3. Jum'a to Jum'a
    4. Fast of sittat shawwal.
71. "Al-Eal dil Ameen" is a description that was used to praise a city called 
    1. Makkat mukarrama.
    2. Jerusalem.
    3. Madinat munawwara.
    4. Bethlehem.
72. Muslims who reach at miqat to start hajj activities respond to Allah's call by uttering
    1. tahniq.
    2. takbir.
    3. taibia
    4. tahtiil.
73. Which prophet of Allah was killed by being cut into pieces?
    1. Zakariya.
    2. Daud.
    3. Yahya.
    4. Yusuf.
74. In which festival should Muslims first attend prayers before eating anything?
    1. Idd-ui-Fit
    2. Milad-un-Nabii.
    3. Idd-ul-hajj.
    4. Isra-wai-miraj.
75. Prophet Musa (A.S) fled to Madyan after running away from _______________________ home.
    1. Firaun's
    2. Shuaib's
    3. Egypian's
    4. an Israelite's
76. The present city of security where all Muslims today go for Hajj was the first settlement of
    1. Ibrahim's family.
    2. Adam's family.
    3. Muhammad's family 
    4. Nuh's family.
77. The names "Allah" and "Prophet" are introduced into the ear of a newbom baby for the first time through
    1. adhaan.
    2. tashahhud.
    3. tahniq.
    4. iqama.
78. The angel of Allah (SW) charged with the responsibility to welcome those rewarded at the gates of paradise is
    1. Malik.
    2. Jibril.
    3. Israfil.
    4. Ridhwaan.
79. Muslims may locate and face Qibla for prayers by the help of all the following ways except
    1. use of a compass direction tool.
    2. use of the sunrise and sunset.
    3. use of a physically available mosque.
    4. automatic obvious imagination.
80. Which of the following things is the same in both Jum'a and Idd prayers?
    1. The time of performing.
    2. When to say khutba.
    3. The number of rakaats prayed.
    4. Classification as sunna or fardh.
81. Nadhir ibaadaats are
    1. the self promise to Allah. 
    2. performed by few Muslims. 
    3. performed as punishment.
    4. those performed at night. 
82. Which one of the following was not an advice given to prophet Mohammad by Jibril (AS)?
    1. To stay knowing that one day He will die.
    2. To love whom He loves but know that one day they'll separate.
    3. He will be judged in all His deeds. 
    4. Not to walk on earth with pride.
83. The prophet assured Muslims that whoever shahada will be his or her last words before death will
    1. enter paradise.
    2. be resurrected.
    3. be heavier than the earth and all in it.
    4. be rewarded beyond imagination.
84. The level of buried treasures and precious minerals the one should have in order to qualify to give out zakat is called
    1. tarka.
    2. nisab.
    3. quut.
    4. qulatein.
85. The two swalats which have two adhasns in Islam are
    1. Idd-ul-fitr and Idd-ul-hajj.
    2. kusuf and khusuf.
    3. taraweh and tahajjud.
    4. fajr and Jum'a.
86. Who was the secretary at the Hudaibiyaa treaty agreements and writings?
    1. Zaid bin Thaabit.
    2. Abubakr swiddiiq.
    3. Abu Sufian.
    4. Ali bin Abi Talib. 
87. Edat is observed
    1. in the event of a husband's death and twalaq.
    2. when a lady becomes seriously sick.
    3. if the couple never had Nikah ceremony.
    4. by all virgin ladies before marriage.
88. Which of the following attributes of Allah is wrongly matched with its meaning?, 
    1. Al-maswawwir - the dominant.
    2. Al-Baar - the originator.
    3. Al-Khaaliq - the creator.
    4. A-Razzaaq - the provider.
89. What do Muslims celebrate on the first day on shawwaal?
    1. Eid-ul-fitr. 
    2.  Milad-un-nabii. C
    3. Aqiqa.
    4. Khitma.
90. Muslims are allowed to reduce the number of rakaats in salaat
    1. dhuhr. 
    2. musaafir.
    3. janaaza.
    4. maktuba.

MARKING SCHEME

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

C.R.E

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

I.R.E

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

PART I: SOCIAL STUDIES

Study the map of Kaplet Area above and use it to answer questions 1 to 7.    

1. The railway in Kaplet area is likely to transport?
   1. Tea to the factory
   2. Passengers to the town
   3. Tourists
   4. Minerals
2. The area covered by the lake is likely to be __________________________ km².
   1. 13
   2. 9
   3. 8
   4. 17
3. The climate in the South Eastern side of Kaplet area is likely to be
   1. cool and dry
   2. hot and dry
   3. hot and wet
   4. cool and wet
4. The dorminant soils in the North western side of Kaplet area is 
   1. alluvial soils
   2. clay soils
   3. volcanic soils
   4. black cotton soils
5. Three of the following are sources of livelihood for people in Kaplet area. Which one is not?
   
   1. Lumbering activities
   2. Mining activities
   3. Farming activities
   4. Trading activities
6. Which one of the following services are not offered in Kaplet town?
   
   1. Recreational services
   2. Educational services
   3. Health services
   4. Religious services
7. Kaplet area rises from
   
   1. North west
   2. North EastC
   3. South West
   4. South East
8. Settler farming in the white highlands was mainly done for
   
   1. commercial purposes
   2. Food production
   3. Subsistence use
   4. Home use
9. Which one of the following is true about the population structure of India?
   
   1. Most of the people are old
   2. There is low death rate
   3. The population growth rate is low
   4. The birth rate is high
10. One of the following is not a problem associated with rapid industrialization. Which one?
    1. Rural - Urban migration
    2. Better economic development in the country
    3. It can lead to depletion of resources
    4. Pollution
11. Which one of the following is not an effect of the rotation of the earth? It causes
    
    1. day and night
    2. different seasons.
    3. difference in time
    4. apparent movement of the sun

Use the diagram below to answer  questions 12-13

12. Name the parts marked Q and R respectively
    
    1. conelet, vent
    2. dyke, magma
    3. conelet, dyke
    4. crater, vent
13. Which one of the following mountain was not formed in the above way?
    
    1. Mt. Longonot
    2. Mt. Ruwenzori
    3. Mt. Kenya
    4. Mt. Nyirangongo1
14. The following are examples of industries. Which one can be classified as a primary industry?
    
    1. Shoe making at Limuru
    2. Cement making at Athi river
    3. Textile industry at Kisumu
    4. Sugar refining at Awendo
15. The system of administration used by the British in Northern Nigeria was
    
    1. direct rule
    2. assimilation
    3. paternalism
    4. indirect rule
16. Below is a weather instrument. It is used to measure
    
    
    1. humidity
    2. temperature
    3. air pressure
    4. rainfall 
17. Which one of the following boxes consist of communities that belong to the KWA speakers?
    
18. The following are characteristics of a type of marriage
    
    1. it is conducted by a religious leader
    2. A marriage certificate is issued
    3. a man is allowed to marry upto four wives
       The type of marriage described above is likely to be 
       1. Christian marriage
       2. Hindu marriage
       3. Customary marriage
       4. Muslim marriage
19. Copper is a major mineral in Zambia it has all the following uses except?
    
    1. Making water pipes
    2. Making sulphuric acid
    3. Making car radiators
    4. Making ornaments
20. Which one of the following best explains why the government has established game parks and game reserves?
    1. To conserve wildlife
    2. To attract tourists
    3. To create employment
    4. To make good use of land
21. The following are characteristics of a climatic region in Africa?
    
    1. it experiences cool wet winters
    2. summers are hot and dry
    3. Annual rainfall is about 500-1000mm
    4. temperatures range from 13°c - 24°c 
       Which one of the following is not likely to experience this type of climate?
       
       1. Morocco
       2. Algeria
       3. South Africa
       4. Zimbabwe
22. Who among the following leaders were associated with African socialism? 
    1. Oginga Odinga and Ronald Ngala 
    2. Jomo Kenyatta and Daniel Moi
    3. Tom Mboya and Jomo Kenyatta
    4. James Gichuru and Masinde Muliro
23. Which one of the following is not a reason why people should vote in the national elections?
    
    1. To elect a new government
    2. To exercise their democratic right
    3. To elect leaders of their choice 
    4. To obey the laws of Kenya

Study the map of Eastern Africa below and answer the questions that follow.  

24. The capital city of the country marked W is
    
    1. Khartoum
    2. Juba
    3. Mogadishu
    4. Addis Ababa
25. The pre-historic site marked T is likely to be
    
    1. Olduvai gorge
    2. Hyrax hill
    3. Omo valley
    4. Rusinga island
26. The lake marked Q was formed through a process called
    
    1. Faulting
    2. Downwarping
    3. Erosion
    4. Volcanicity
27. Name the desert marked S
    
    1. Namib
    2. Ogaden
    3. Chalbi
    4. Nubian
28. All the following communities followed the route marked R. Which one did not?
    
    1. Rendille
    2. Somali
    3. Oromo
    4. Maasai
29. The following describes an early visitor to Eastern Africa
    
    1. He was a German
    2. He signed treaties with African chiefs 
    3. He was the founder of the German East African Company (GEACE) in 1887.
       The visitor described above is likely to be 
       
       1. William Mackinnon
       2. Seyyid Said
       3. Carl Peters
       4. John Speke
30. The feature drawn below is likely to be fund in the
    
    
    1. desert
    2. coastal lowlands
    3. highlands
    4. lake basin
31. The main reason why the government is encouraging the conservation of natural forests in Kenya is because
    
    1. they control desertification
    2. they contain rare species of trees
    3. they control soil erosion
    4. they are habitats for wildlife
32. Below are descriptions of a certain hominid
    
    1. made tools from stones
    2. communicated through speech
    3. ate cooked food
       The hominid described above is likely to be
       
       1. Homo Erectus
       2. Homo habilis
       3. Ramapithecus
       4. Australopithecus
33. The following are problems experienced by IGAD except
    1. lack of peace
    2. mistrust among members
    3. prolonged drought
    4. lack of common currency
34. In a democratic society
    
    1. people join the ruling party
    2. only one political party is allowed
    3. elections are held regularly
    4. citizens are forced to pay taxes
35. Mzee Torotich a maize farmer in Kitale has bought land and settled in Kinangop where he grows potatotes. This type of irrigation is called
    
    1. urban-rural migration
    2. urban-urban migration
    3. rural-urban migration
    4. rural-rural migration
36. Which one of the following sets of rivers drain into the Atlantic ocean?
    
37. One of the duties of the school board of management is to
    
    1. employ teachers
    2. plan and develop school projects
    3. punish indisciplined children
    4. sack non performing teachers
38. Which one of the following skills was not learnt through apprenticeship during the pre-colonial period?
    
    1. Wood carving
    2. Iron smelting
    3. Herding
    4. Medicine
39. The following are disadvantages of irrigation schemes. Which one is not?
    
    1. They contribute to the spread of diseases
    2. They lead to global warming
    3. They lead to reduction of water in the rivers
    4. They support growth of food crops which are cheap
40. Which one of the following is not a cause of soil erosion?
    1. Heavy rainfall
    2. Monocropping
    3. Overgrazing
    4. Strip cropping
41. The people who founded the kingdom of old Ghana obtained their wealth mainly from
    1. weaving
    2. hunting
    3. trade
    4. fishing
42. An elected county representative can lose a seat if
    
    1. the election is cancelled by a court
    2. the person visits anther country
    3. the person misses 5 consecutive sittings
    4. the person does not contribute to debates in the county assembly
43. The best action to take if a pupil is sexually abused by a stranger is to
    1. rash the pupil to the pharmacy and buy ARV drugs
    2. arrest the stranger
    3. take the pupil to the hospital
    4. advise the pupil not to use that route again
44. The following are descriptions about a certain community in Africa
    
    1. decisions were made through concensus
    2. they were hunters and gatherers
    3. they traded with their neighbours
       The community above is likely to be
       1. The San
       2. The Buganda
       3. The Nyamwezi
       4. The Khoisan
45. During the pre-colonial period, people associated the croaking of frogs with 
    1. the coming of a dry season
    2. the coming of a good harvest 
    3. the coming of rains
    4. the coming of strong rains

Use the diagram below to answer questions 46-47   

46. The diagram above shows the formation of
    1. land breeze
    2. sea breeze
    3. orographic rainfall
    4. Cyclone
47. Which one of the following towns is not likely to experience the above phenomenon?
    
    1. Kisumu
    2. Mombasa
    3. Dar-es-salaam
    4. Arusha
48. If a person is stopped from joining a legal party of his choice he / she is denied the freedom of
    
    1. speech
    2. politics
    3. movement
    4. association
49. One of the following was a function of a clan in the traditional African societies. Which one is not?
    
    1. Settle disputes
    2. Predict the future
    3. Defend the community
    4. Train warriors
50. Which one of the following may lead to high population growth rate in a county?
    
    1. Cases of early marriages
    2. Family planning practices
    3. Change in cultural attitudes
    4. Education and awareness
51. Minutes of a school management committee meetings are written by   
    1. Deputy headteacher
    2. The chairperson
    3. The headteacher
    4. One of the teachers
52. Who among the following African leaders resisted the French in his territory?
    
    1. Chief Mkwawa
    2. Mekatilili wa Menza
    3. Samoure Toure
    4. Kabaka Mwanga
53. Which one of the following is the reason why Madaraka day is celebrated in Kenya?
    1. To remember the day when Kenya attained self government
    2. To remember freedom fighters
    3. To celebrate independence day
    4. To celebrate the day Kenya became a republic
54. The road sign below means
    
    1. bumps ahead
    2. slow down
    3. danger ahead
    4. round about
55. Gamal Abdel Nassaer promoted agriculture in Egypt when he
    
    1. set aside land for plantation farming
    2. initiated the building of Aswan High dam
    3. gave land to the peasants
    4. abolished Sharia laws
56. Which one of the following sets of countries consists only of those colonized by the French?
    
    1. Libya, Somalia, Egypt
    2. Senegal, Cameroon, Congo
    3. Angola, Nigeria, Mozambique
    4. Algeria, Mali, Senegal
57. Which tourist attractions below arecorrectly matched with the country where they are located?
    
    1. Gedi ruins - Uganda
    2. Pyramids - Kenya
    3. Berber villages - Morocco
    4. Slave markets - Zanzibar
58. Which one of the following is not a horticultural crop?
    
    1. Cotton
    2. Pawpaws
    3. Avocadoes
    4. Roses
59. Cabinet meetings in Kenya are chaired by the
    
    1. Speaker
    2. President
    3. Attorney General
    4. Chief justice
60. Population census is carried out in Kenya after years.
    
    1. 10
    2. 5
    3. 20
    4. 7

SECTION I:

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. God created the universe in 6 days. On which day did He create the sea, creatures and birds
    
    1. 2nd
    2. 4th
    3. 5th
    4. 6th
62. "Never against shall I destroy my people with water" God made a covenant with Noah. The sign of the covenant was
    
    1. Dove
    2. Rainbow
    3. Raven
    4. Fire
63. Abraham separated with Lot due to
    
    1. jealousy
    2. hatred
    3. enemity
    4. quarrels over grazing lands
64. Which gift of the holy spirit did Joseph have which made him famous in Egypt? 
    1. Interpreting dreams
    2. Working miracles
    3. Artistic talent
    4. Was a good speaker
65. Why did Moses decide to leave Egypt to go and live in Midian?
    
    1. To look for the burning bush
    2. To escape from Pharaoh
    3. To look for Jethro's herd
    4. To receive the ten commandments
66. Which one of the following achievements of David made Jerusalem a centre of worship? He _______________________
    
    1. built the temple
    2. brought back the ark of the covenant
    3. killed Goliath
    4. fought 5000 men
67. "My clan is the weakest in the tribe of Manasseh and I am the least important member of my family." Who spoke these words
    
    1. Gideon
    2. David
    3. Isaiah
    4. Joseph
68. Which one of the following is the reason why king Solomon is remembered as a great king of Israel. He ____________________
    
    1. bought the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem
    2. had many wives
    3. had great wisdom
    4. built the lord's temple in Jerusalem
69. Which one of the following is not a prophecy of prophet Isaiah about the work of the Messiah. He would
    
    1. preach good and to the poor
    2. give sight to the blind
    3. lead Israelites free from the Roman rule
    4. set the oppressed fire
70. Why was Mary greatly troubled by the angel's message during the annunciation of the birth of Jesus?
    
    1. She was engaged to Joseph 
    2. she was a virgin
    3. she feared the angel
    4. she was barren
71. Who ordered for a census to be done when Jesus was born?
    
    1. Pontius Pilate
    2. King Herod
    3. Augustus Caesar
    4. Governor Quirintius
72. Complete the following beatitude: Happy are these who are humble
    
    1. for they will see God
    2. God will be merciful to them
    3. the kingdom of heaven
    4. they will receive what God has promised
73. Which of the following parables of Jesus teaches about forgiveness
    
    1. the good Samaritan
    2. the prodigal son 
    3. the mustard sad 
    4. the net
74. Which of the following teachings of Jesus about prayer is true?
    
    1. God answers prayers immediately 
    2. It should be said in humility
    3. Prayer should be long
    4. It should be said in groups
75. Cleophas and his friend were talking to Jesus without realising till he
    
    1. prayed with them
    2. broke the bread
    3. explained the scriptures
    4. drank the wine
76. Jesus asked His disciples to pray on Mount Olive inorder to
    1. stay awake
    2. defend themselves
    3. avoid falling into temptations 
    4. fight Judas and the soldier
77. Which one of the following activities shows a fruit of the holy spirit?
    1. Telling about the future 
    2. Speaking in tongues
    3. Caring for the sick 
    4. Conducting bible study
78. Before the disciples received the Holy spirit they were in a room in Jerusalem
    1. sleeping
    2. praying
    3. hiding
    4. eating
79. The story of Saul on his way to Damascus teaches Christians to
    
    1. support the spread of the gospel
    2. help there in need
    3. be kind to the poor
    4. read the scriptures
80. When there was a famine the believers sent Paul and Barnabbas to Judea to
    1. preach to non jews
    2. heal the sick
    3. take money to fellow believers
    4. place hands on the non converts
81. Which one of the following is a role of ancestors in the traditional African society?
    
    1. Ancestors act as intermediaries between the living and God.
    2. Ancestors show the living how to use their talents wisely
    3. Ancestors remind the living to love their enemies
    4. Ancestors teach the living on how to pray
82. Three of the following are reasons why circumcision is practised in traditional African societies, which one is not?
    1. The initiates become full members of their community
    2. The initiates pass from childhood to adulthood
    3. The initiates are allowed to marry 
    4. The initiates become chiefs
83. Which one of the following traditional African practice concerning new life is illegal in Kenya?
    
    1. Naming
    2. Taking
    3. Circumcision
    4. Female genital mutilation
84. Which of the following statements is true of both christianity and traditional African religion?
    
    1. They both teach about the second coming of Jesus
    2. They both have holy books
    3. They both have missionaries
    4. They both teach about life after death
85. Christians best prepare themselves for Easter by
    1. repenting their sins
    2. buying new clothes
    3. visiting their friends
    4. preparing special food
86. After assisting her mother in kitchen. work, Daisy realizes that she had some extra time. As a christian the best way to spread it is by
    1. reading story books
    2. watching films 
    3. visiting her friend
    4. visiting an orphan
87. Which one of the following is not a reason why the taking of alcohol as a way of spending leisure is condemned.
    1. It leads to conflicts within the family
    2. It leads to irresponsible sexual behaviours
    3. It promotes mental health
    4. It could lead to a loss of income
88. Dennis, a standard eight pupil has been receiving gifts from an elderly rich woman who wants to have a relationship with him. As a christian the right action for him to take is to
    
    1. transfer to another school
    2. inform other pupils about the roman 
    3. report the matter to the headteacher 
    4. accept the gifts
89. You have discovered that Bosire your best friend is being used by a rich man to sell drugs to other pupils in school. As a christian you should tell him to
    1. Transfer to another school
    2. ask the rich man to pay him well
    3. sell the drugs and not use them 
    4. stop selling the drugs and concentrate in class
90. Which one of the following is a wrong use of money?
    
    1. Helping the needy to become rich
    2. Paying school fees for a relative
    3. Paying salaries to workers
    4. Giving gifts to voters

SECTION II:

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Which one of the following Surah teaches about oneness in Allah (SWT)?
    1. Al-Fatiha
    2. An-Nas
    3. Al-Ikhlas
    4. At-Kanthar
62. The verse 'you do not worship what I worship' is derived from which surah?
    1. Al-miminim
    2. Maun
    3. Al-Kafirun and off
    4. Zilzala
63. The prayer performed between morning and mid-day is called:-
    
    1. fajr
    2. dhuhur
    3. dhuha
    4. witri
64. The sunna prayer performed during the night of Ramadhan is called:-
    1. Ishai
    2. Tarawele
    3. Istiskai 
    4. Sala tul lail
65. Which of the following surah is recited seventeen times a day by muslims?
    
    1. Annas
    2. Al-Fatiha
    3. Aya tul kursy 
    4. Tyin
66. Which of the following can nullify udhu?
    
    1. Passing wind
    2. Speaking
    3. Applying perfume
    4. Shaking hands
67. Which is the correct order of prayers performed by muslims?
    
    1. Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha
    2. Fajr, Dhuhr, Maghrib, Asr, Isha 
    3. Fajr, Dhuhr, Maghrib, Isha, Asr
    4. Fajr, Maghrib, Dhuhr, Isha, Asr
68. Which of the following prophet of Allah received Suhuf?
    
    1. Ibrahim
    2. Issa
    3. David
    4. Mohamed
69. What is the main teaching from Surah Al Alaq?
    
    1. All people should be responsible for their deeds
    2. A man was created from a clot of blood
    3. Allah is the only forgiver
    4. Prophet is favoured by God
70. Who among the following is not a prophet?
    
    1. Zulekha
    2. Isaak
    3. Yunus
    4. Ishmail
71. When you visit a sick in the hospital the best gift you can give to him is:-
    
    1. a flower
    2. get well card
    3. food
    4. a dua
72. When someone gives you a gift you should say:-
    
    1. Alhamdulillahi
    2. Jazakallah
    3. lahaula wa lakwata
    4. Audhubillahi
73. Islam teaches on hardwork since:-
    
    1. it discourages begging
    2. it discourages laziness
    3. it is a way of creating wealth
    4. it is a way of earning lawfully
74. Which of the following items is hash for zakat?
    
    1. Personal clothings 
    2. House furniture
    3. Farm produce
    4. Family house
75. When muslims are in need they should seek help from:-
    
    1. Mohamed
    2. Jibril 
    3. Allah
    4. Imam
76. Which one of the following islamic months is not among the sacred months (ash-hunul-human)?
    
    1. Rajab
    2. Muharan 
    3. Dulhija
    4. Ramadhan
77. The lesson derived from the bottle of badr is that prisoners should be:-
    1. treated kindly
    2. be forced to work
    3. be set free
    4. denied food
78. Which one of the following is a halaal business practice?
    
    1. Gambling
    2. Selling alcohol 
    3. Hoarding
    4. Lending money
79. The festival of Idd Id Fitri is celebrated on:-
    
    1. 1st shawal
    2. 30th Ramadhan 
    3. 1st Ramadhan
    4. 1st Rajab
80. Hussein found a thousand shilling note on the assembly ground. What would be the best course of action?
    
    1. Share the money with friends
    2. Take the money to his parents
    3. Take the money to the teacher
    4. Use the money to buy school books
81. The duty of angel Izrail is to:-
    
    1. remove people's souls
    2. blowing the trumpet
    3. recording deeds
    4. bringing rain
82. Which of the following attributes of Allah describes Allah as the king of kings?
    
    1. Malik
    2. Kahman
    3. Al-gudus
    4. Ar-rahum
83. Which one of the following can be classified as light najis?
    
    1. Bacon
    2. Dogs urine
    3. Urine of a baby boy
    4. Vomit
84. How many rakaas are performed during Fajr prayers?
    1. 4
    2. 10
    3. 8
    4. 2
85. Which of the following are fadh prayers prayed by muslims?
    
    1. Dhuha
    2. Dhuhr
    3. Tareweh
    4. Taqwa
86. Thuluthul Quran is a title given to surah Ikhlas. This is because Sura Ikhlas is the:-
    
    1. mother of the Quran
    2. a third of Quran
    3. heart of Quran
    4. opening chapter
87. Muslims lost in the battle of:-
    
    1. Badr
    2. Hunain
    3. Uhud
    4. Khadaq
88. The two Muadhatein surah are __________________ and  __________________
    
    1. Nas and Falaq
    2. Kauthar and Maun
    3. Nasr and Asr
    4. Dhuha and Inshirah
89. Who is not among the four caliphs of prophet (pbuh)?
    
    1. Abbakar
    2. Abu-jahal 
    3. Ali
    4. Uthman
90. Doing right and avoiding evil wherever we are is a sign of having:-
    
    1. Ihsan
    2. Iman
    3. Taqwa
    4. Tawakkal

MARKING SCHEME

SOCIAL STUDIES

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

C.R.E

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

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

1. The feature formed along river Rubo at the point marked x is
   
   1. a confluence.
   2. an ox-bow lake.
   3. a delta.
   4. a meander.
2. The climate around lake Peto can be described as
   
   1. cool and dry. 
   2. hot and dry.
   3. hot and wet.
   4. cool and wet.
3. People who live in Dege village are likely to suffer from
   
   1. water-borne diseases.
   2. frequent droughts.
   3. acute soil erosion.
   4. seasonal flooding.
4. The settlement pattern in Wema area can be described as
   
   1. clustered.
   2. linear.
   3. dense.
   4. sparse.
5. The main economic benefit of lake Peto is that it is a
   
   1. source of rainfall.
   2. source of sand.
   3. source of fish.
   4. tourist attraction site.
6. Which one of the following economic activities is not carried out in Wema area?
   1. Fishing.
   2. Crop farming.
   3. Trading.
   4. Mining.
7. Land in Wema area rises towards
   
   1. north east.
   2. north west.
   3. south east.
   4. south west.
8. The main reason why the San people did not develop strong political systems was that
   
   1. they were few in numbers.
   2. they lived in a dry area.
   3. there was no centralized source of power.
   4. they were frequently attacked by other communities.
9. Three of the following statements about a school routine are true. Which one is not? It
   1. outlines the school rules.
   2. is prepared by the deputy head teacher. 
   3. allocates time for school activities.
   4. ensures proper use of time.
10. In Kenya, sisal is grown in large plantations in
    
    1. Mwea in Kirinyaga.
    2. Ahero in Kisumu.
    3. Vipingo in Kilifi.
    4. Mumias in Kakamega.
11. Below are descriptions of a mineral mined in Kenya:
    
    1. It is white in colour.
    2. It is mined in the floor of the Rift Valley. 
    3. It is used in making heat insulators.
       The mineral described above is
       1. diatomite.
       2. soda ash.
       3. limestone.
       4. fluorspar.

Use the map of Africa below to answer questions 12 to 15.

12. Which one of the following statements correctly describes the climate of the shaded areas marked Y?
    
    1. Annual rainfall is less than 250mm.
    2. The area has rainfall throughout the year. 
    3. The area has cool and wet climate.
    4. The area has equatorial climate.
13. The main reason for the construction of the dam marked Z was to
    
    1. control flooding along the river.
    2. create an inland waterway.
    3. store water for irrigation.
    4. generate electricity.
14. The country marked T was colonized by
    
    1. France.
    2. Italy.
    3. Germany.
    4. Spain.
15. Which one of the following is the effect of the ocean currents marked R? They
    
    1. cause fog and mist.
    2. cause dry conditions.
    3. bring rainfall to the Congo basin.
    4. mark the start of the dry season.
16. The main reason why the Nandi people fought the British during the colonial period in Kenya was that the
    
    1. British were building a railway line.
    2. British stopped them from trading.
    3. Nandi wanted to retain their independence.
    4. Nandi had strong leaders.
17. The following are descriptions of a vegetation zone in Africa:
    1. Trees are tall and evergreen.
    2. Trees grow close together.
    3. There is little undergrowth.
       The vegetation zone described above is
       
       1. savannah vegetation.
       2. rainforest vegetation.
       3. mediterranean vegetation.
       4. temperate vegetation.
18. The community that correctly fills the blank space marked K is
    
    
    1. Serer
    2. Mossi
    3. Dagomba
    4. Gwima.
19. Which one of the following is a measure taken to conserve wildlife in Africa?
    
    1. Building hotels near game parks.
    2. Fencing game parks.
    3. Advertising tourist attraction sites.
    4. Reducing entry fee to game parks.
20. King Lewanika collaborated with the British because he wanted to
    
    1. trade with the British.
    2. learn the European way of life.
    3. be protected from hostile neighbours.
    4. be employed by the British.
21. Mount Marsabit and mount Meru were formed when
    
    1. land between faults was uplifted.
    2. soft parts of the earth were eroded. C
    3. underneath rocks were folded.
    4. molten magma solidified on the surface. 
22. Which one of the following statements describes a customary marriage?
    
    1. It is conducted by clan elders.
    2. It takes place in a government office. 
    3. Polygamy is not allowed.
    4. A marriage certificate is issued. 
23. The main problem facing mobile telecommunication in Africa is
    
    1. theft of mobile phones.
    2. high cost of repairing mobile phones.
    3. inadequate network coverage.
    4. that mobile phones are expensive to buy.
24. The old kingdom of Ghana had its capital in
    
    1. Timbuktu.
    2. Kumbi Saleh.
    3. Adwagast. 
    4. Bissandugu.
25. Which one of the following reasons describes why South Africa produces many manufactured goods?
    
    1. Availability of good transport network. 
    2. Availability of a large market.
    3. High rainfall in the country.
    4. Availability of variety of minerals.
26. Three of the following statements about struggle for independence in Tanganyika are true. Which one is not?
    
    1. Africans formed political parties.
    2. Africans used peaceful means.
    3. Africans waged guerilla war.
    4. African leaders negotiated for independence.
27. The main reason for the migration of the Bantu from the Congo basin was that they 
    1. wanted better farming land.
    2. were attacked by the Galla.
    3. were looking for iron for tool making.
    4. wanted goods for trade.
28. Which one of the following rivers does not drain into lake Turkana? River
    
    1. Omo.
    2. Ewaso Nyiro.
    3. Turkwel.
    4. Kerio.
29. The diagram below shows a fishing method.
    
    The fishing method illustrated in the diagram above is used to catch fish
    
    1. near the seashore.
    2. in fast flowing rivers. 
    3. in the deep sea.
    4. in fish ponds.
30. Which one of the following is the main benefit of regional trade in Africa?
    
    1. Expanded market for goods.
    2. Exchange of cultural practices.
    3. Improvement in road network.
    4. Production of variety of goods.
31. Mombasa experiences higher temperatures than Nyeri because
    
    1. Nyeri is on the windward side.
    2. Mombasa is at a lower altitude.
    3. Nyeri is found near the equator.
    4. Mombasa experiences higher rainfall. 
32. Social interaction among different communities in Kenya before the coming of Europeans was mainly through
    
    1. war.
    2. trade.
    3. marriage.
    4. sports.
33. The British used indirect rule policy in Northern Nigeria because
    
    1. Africans resisted colonial rule.
    2. the British wanted to assimilate Africans.
    3. Africans collaborated with the British.
    4. the region had strong traditional rulers.
34. Three of the following statements describe the population of Africa. Which one does not?
    1. Most people live in rural areas.
    2. Population distribution is influenced by rainfall.
    3. Population is evenly distributed.
    4. High rainfall areas have high population.
35. A child who is below eight years and whose nationality and parents are not known becomes a Kenya citizen by
    
    1. birth.
    2. adoption.
    3. registration.
    4. application.
36. Which one of the following is an economic right? Right to
    
    1. marry.
    2. clean environment
    3. vote.
    4. own property.
37. Three of the following are effects of the revolution of the earth. Which one is not?
    
    1. Deflection of winds.
    2. Day and night.
    3. Difference in length of day and night.
    4. Changing seasons.
38. The interaction of the Abagusii and the Luo in the pre-colonial period led to
    
    1. establishment of a new language.
    2. establishment of towns.
    3. exchange of names.
    4. introduction of monarchy rule.
39. Which one of the following statements about forestry in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is correct?
    
    1. Trees provide pulp for paper making.
    2. Forests are sources of hardwood timber.
    3. Trees are planted in straight rows.
    4. Most trees are softwoods.
40. The Berlin conference held in Germany in 1884 led to
    
    1. partition of Africa.
    2. abolition of slave trade.
    3. spread of Christianity in Africa.
    4. exploration of Africa by Europeans. 
41. The following are statements about a prominent African leader:
    
    1. He fought in the French army. 
    2. He was an assimilated African. 
    3. He represented his country in the French parliament.
       The person described above is
       
       1. Ahmed Sekou Toure.
       2. Kwame Nkrumah.
       3. Gamal Abdel Nasser
       4. Leopold Sedar Senghor.
42. The Organization of African Unity (OAU) was formed in 1963 mainly to
    
    1. promote co-operation among African states.
    2. eliminate colonial rule in Africa.
    3. promote similar systems of government. 
    4. prevent the spread of deserts.
43. The best way of supporting people who are addicted to drugs is through
    
    1. abolishing sale of drugs.
    2. arresting people who sell drugs.
    3. putting them in rehabilitation centres.
    4. putting them in prisons.
44. The country that is correctly matched with its seaport is
           Country                 Seaport
    
    1. Ghana                    Rabat
    2. Egypt                     Port Said
    3. Angola                   Tema
    4. Morocco                 Lobito
45. The Ogaden region in Ethiopia and Sahel region in West Africa are sparsely populated due to
    
    1. arid conditions in the regions.
    2. presence of tsetse flies.
    3. presence of swampy conditions.
    4. frequent seasonal flooding.
46. Which one of the following statements about pyrethrum growing in Kenya is true? It is
    
    1. grown in small farms.
    2. grown under irrigation.
    3. grown in large plantations.
    4. harvested using machines.
47. A similarity between a windsock and a windvane is that they
    
    1. measure the strength of wind.
    2. measure the direction of wind.
    3. measure the speed of wind.
    4. are kept in a stevenson's screen.
48. The main problem facing pastoral farming among the Fulani people is
    
    1. attacks on livestock by wild animals. 
    2. inadequate market for livestock.
    3. inadequate pasture in the dry season.
    4. presence of tsetse flies.
49. Two neighbouring farmers in a village have a dispute over their boundary. The best method of solving the conflict is
    
    1. selling the parcel of land under dispute. 
    2. filing a case in a court of law.
    3. reporting the matter to a police station. 
    4. involving village elders.
50. Which one of the following combinations is made up of countries that used peaceful means to attain independence?
    
    1. Algeria and Kenya.
    2. Ghana and Tanzania.
    3. Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
    4. Angola and Guinea Bissau.
51. Mombasa and Dar es Salaam started as a result of
    
    1. building of railway lines.
    2. settlement of Arabs along the coast. 
    3. coming of Portuguese to Eastern Africa. 
    4. mining activities in the areas.
52. Which one of the following lakes was not formed as a result of volcanicity? Lake 
    1. Natron. 
    2. Kivu. 
    3. Itasy. 
    4. Tana.
53. The main reason for the coming of Seyyid Said to Eastern Africa was to 
    1. find a sea route to India. 
    2. find the source of river Nile.
    3. control the coastal trade.
    4. acquire colonies in Eastern Africa.
54. Dairy farming in Kenya is carried out in the highland regions because the areas have 
    1. a large market for milk.
    2. good roads to transport milk.
    3. milk processing industries.
    4. cool and wet conditions.
55. The main effect on the environment of limestone mining is that
    
    1. lorries damage roads.
    2. dust from mines pollute the air.
    3. slums have started in mining areas.
    4. chemicals from mines pollute rivers. 
56. A person becomes the head of a county government in Kenya through
    
    1. election by voters in a county.
    2. appointment by the president.
    3. election by members of a county assembly. 
    4. appointment by public service commission.
57. When Tanganyika became a republic, the title of the head of state changed to
    
    1. prime minister.
    2. president
    3. emperor.
    4. king.
58. The most senior administrator in a county is the
    
    1. governor.
    2. county commissioner
    3. county representative
    4. speaker
59. The arm of the government that implements cabinet resolutions is headed by the
    
    1. chief justice.
    2. attorney general
    3. president
    4. speaker
60. Which one of the following actions may lead to a by election in a constituency?
    
    1. Dissolution of parliament.
    2. Death of a president.
    3. Formation of a new political party.
    4. Death of a member of parliament.

SECTION A

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Which one of the following was a duty given to Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden?
    
    1. Keeping the snake away from the garden. 
    2. Protecting the tree of life.
    3. Guarding and cultivating the garden.
    4. Building altars in the garden.
62. When God commanded Abraham to leave his father's home, he was living in
    
    1. Haran. 
    2. Ur.
    3. Egypt.
    4. Midian.
63. The brothers of Joseph hated him because
    
    1. he was a dreamer.
    2. he was a young handsome man.
    3. their father loved him most.
    4. he was a wise man.
64. Moses left the land of Midian to go to Egypt because
    
    1. his family was in Egypt.
    2. the king of Egypt sent for him.
    3. he had killed an Egyptian.
    4. he wanted to obey God's command.
65. Which one of the following was done by the Israelites on the night of the Exodus? They
    1. killed Egyptian firstborn males.
    2. smeared blood on their doorposts.
    3. recited the ten commandments.
    4. collected manna.
66. Which one of the following commandments shows respect for marriage? Do not
    
    1. steal.
    2. commit adultery.
    3. accuse anyone falsely.
    4. commit murder.
67. The two sons of Samuel who were judges in Israel were
    
    1. Mahlon and Chilon.
    2. Gershom and Eliezer.
    3. Joel and Abijah.
    4. Hophni and Phinehas.
68. The hometown of David was
    
    1. Bethlehem.
    2. Jericho
    3. Jerusalem.
    4. Ramah.
69. Who among the following people prophesied that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem?
    
    1. Jeremiah.
    2. Isaiah.
    3. Joel.
    4. Micah.
70. When angel Gabriel visited Mary, he told her that
    
    1. she would conceive by the power of the Holy Spirit.
    2. her son would not drink wine.
    3. she would have an everlasting kingdom.
    4. her son would be called John.
71. The main message of John the Baptist when he preached to the people was about
    
    1. kindness.
    2. repentance.
    3. humility.
    4. patience.
72. Who among the following disciples of Jesus was a tax collector?
    
    1. Matthew.
    2. Andrew.
    3. Nathaniel.
    4. Thomas.
73. Jesus healed the Roman officer's servant in the town of
    
    1. Jericho.
    2. Nain.
    3. Bethany.
    4. Capernaum.
74. The parable of the hidden treasure teaches Christians about
    
    1. the value of the kingdom of God.
    2. helping people in need.
    3. bringing people to the church.
    4. the growth of the kingdom of God.
75. Which one of the following events took place during the last supper?
    
    1. Peter cut off the ear of a slave.
    2. A cloud covered Jesus.
    3. Jesus pointed out His betrayer.
    4. An angel comforted Jesus.
76. Who among the following people buried the body of Jesus?
    
    1. Pontious pilate.
    2. Joseph of Arimathea.
    3. Simon of Cyrene.
    4. Ethiopian Eunuch.
77. Jesus ascended to heaven at
    
    1. Nain
    2. Sychar
    3. Joppa
    4. Bethany
78. The disciples received the Holy Spirit in the town of
    
    1. Jerusalem.
    2. Antioch.
    3. Jericho.
    4. Bethlehem.
79. The seven deacons were chosen mainly to
    
    1. protect the disciples from persecution.
    2. distribute food to widows.
    3. preach to the Gentiles.
    4. preach in the villages.
80. Which one of the following is a gift of the Holy Spirit?
    
    1. Faithfulness.
    2. Patience.
    3. Faith.
    4. Kindness.
81. Which one of the following is a book of history in the New Testament?
    
    1. Acts.
    2. Romans.
    3. Mark.
    4. Revelation.
82. People respect shrines in traditional African communities because
    
    1. ancestors are buried there.
    2. ceremonies are conducted there.
    3. they are considered holy.
    4. they are in dark places.
83. The work of priests in traditional African communities is to
    1. treat diseases.
    2. lead in offering sacrifices.
    3. conduct marriage ceremonies.
    4. advise the youth.
84. A common practice in both traditional African ncommunities and Christianity is
    
    1. reciting prayers. 
    2. pouring libation. 
    3. wearing charms. 
    4. offering sacrifices.
85. Ancestors are best remembered in traditional African communities through
    
    1. visiting their graves.
    2. naming children after them.
    3. composing songs for them.
    4. praying to them.
86. Atieno prays for her sick brother. This element of prayer is
    
    1. confession.
    2. petition.
    3. intercession.
    4. adoration.
87. Christians preach against misuse of drugs because
    
    1. it is a misuse of resources.
    2. those who misuse drugs are not respected. 
    3. it affects the health of the user.
    4. they can be arrested.
88. Which one of the following is a way in which Christians support the government in fighting corruption?
    
    1. Refusing to give bribes.
    2. Arresting people who are corrupt.
    3. Writing books about corruption.
    4. Reporting corruption cases.
89. Christians visit homes for orphaned children mainly to
    
    1. preach to them.
    2. fulfill the duty of helping the needy.
    3. find out what they need.
    4. give them money.
90. The first European missionaries who came to Kenya were sent by
    
    1. Royal Geographical Society. 
    2. Mill Hill Fathers.
    3. Holy Ghost Mission.
    4. Church Missionary Society.