Questions

Study the map of Saru area and answer questions 1 to 7

1. The main reason for establishing a forest in Saru area was to
   1. provide shade to tea bushes.
   2. attract rainfall in the area.
   3. protect sources of rivers.
   4. make the landscape beautiful.
2. Which one of the following products is carried along the railway line to Mote town?
   1. Limestone.
   2. Fish.
   3. Timber.
   4. Tea leaves.
3. The general flow of the river in Sana area is from
   1. east.
   2. north east.
   3. south west.
   4. north.
4. Which one of the following economic! activities is not carried out in Saru area?
   1. Trading.
   2. Lumbering.
   3. Fishing
   4. Mining.
5. The approximate length of the murram road in Saru area is
   1. 8km
   2. 12km
   3. 6 km
   4. 4km
6. The type of factory in Mote town is
   1. an assembling industry,
   2. a service industry.
   3. aprocessing industry.
   4. a manufacturing industry.
7. The type of soil in the north eastern part of Saru area is
   1. alluvial soil.
   2. clay soil.
   3. volcanic soil.
   4. sandy soil.
8. Which one of the following groups is made up of people who share a common ancestor in traditiona lAkamba community? Kioko
   1. his brother, his sister, 
   2. his wife, his daughter,
   3. his son, his wife.
   4. his sister, his wife.
9. The main duty performed by Mugwe in the traditional Ameru government was
   1. leading warriors to war.
   2. preparing medicine from plants.
   3. allocating land to clan members.
   4. performing religious ceremonies.
10. Which one of the following combinations is made up of Bantu communities that were dispersed from the Shungwaya area by the Galla?
    1. Ngoni and Chagga.
    2. Pokomo and Mijikenda.
    3. Akamba and Taita.
    4. Abagusii and Abaluhyia.
11. The main agricultural export crop of Rwanda and Burundi is 
    1. cloves.
    2. sisal.
    3. coffee.
    4. wheat
12. Below are descriptions of a lake in Africa:
    1. It formed when water collected in faults. 
    2. It is the deepest lake in Africa.
    3. It is shared by several countries
       The lake described above is lake
       1. Victoria.
       2. Chad.
       3. Malawi.
       4. Tanganyika.
13. Before the coming of Europeans the Abawanga people were ruled by 
    1. kings.
    2. chiefs.
    3. council of elders.
    4. emperors.
14. On a polling day in Kenya, elections at a polling station are supervised by a
    1. polling clerk.
    2. presiding officer.
    3. returning officer
    4. police officer
15. Three of the following are problems facing Maasai pastoralists. Which one is not?
    1. Decrease in grazing land.
    2. Creation of beefranches.
    3. Inadequate pasture in the dry period.
    4. Long distances to markets.

Use the map of Africa to answer questions 16 to 19.

16. Three of the following statements about the climate marked T are true. Which one is not? 
    1. Annual rainfall is over 1 500mm.
    2. Diurnal range of temperature is low.
    3. Average temperature is 26°C.
    4. Rainfall is brought by Westerly winds.
17. The mountains marked N were formed through
    1. folding of underneath rocks.
    2. eruption of molten lava.
    3. uplifting of land between faults.
    4. erosion of soft parts of the earth.
18. Which one of the following communities live in the area marked X?
    1. Dinka
    2. Xhosa
    3. Mbundu 
    4. Fulani
19. The main seaport of the country marked P is
    1. Asmara.
    2. Mitsiwa.
    3. Djibouti.
    4. Port Sudan.
20. The main emphasis of indigenous education in traditional African communities was to
    1. enable warriors defend the community.
    2. teach children how to read and write.
    3. equip the youth with helpful skills.
    4. help members live in peace.
21. Which one of the following actions by citizens of Kenya is not a demonstration of patriotism?
    1. Acquiring citizenship of other countries.
    2. Payment of taxes.
    3. Conservation of the environment.
    4. Obeying the laws of the country.
22. The title of the official who was in charge of finance in traditional Buganda government was
    1. Gabuga.
    2. Omwanika.
    3. Omulamuzi.
    4. Bataka
23. Marine fishing in Kenya and Tanzania is not well developed due to
    1. poor roads along the coast. 
    2. lack of market for fish.
    3. lack of funds to buy modern fishing equipment
    4. inadequate fish in the seas.
24. The main cause of soil erosion in pastoral areas in Kenya is
    1. deforestation.
    2. monocropping.
    3. overcropping,
    4. overcropping.
25. The Konza-Magadi railway branch was built mainly to transport
    1. agricultural products.
    2. tourists.
    3. mineral resources. 
    4. livestock.
26. Which one of the following duties is performed by the deputy head teacher in schoolmanagement?
    1. Writing minutes during staff meetings.
    2. Chairing Board of Management meetings.
    3. Providing a school with text books.
    4. Ensuring proper use of school funds.
27. Differences in lengths of day and night on earth are caused by 
    1. rotation of the earth round the sun.
    2. revolution of the earth round the sun.
    3. movement of the sun from east to west.
    4. revolution of the moon round the earth.
28. Which one of the following communities live
    1.  Nyasa.
    2.  Bakongo.
    3.  Arabs.
    4. Wolof.
29. Which one of the following duties is not performed by a governor in Kenya?
    1. Appointing the county commissioner.
    2. Implenrenting county projects.
    3. Co-ordinating county departments.
    4. Appointing deputy governor.
30. The following are statements about a multi- purpose river projects in Africa:
    1. It is found in a duty country.
    2. It was build to store water for irrigation.
    3. A large lake was formed.
       The multi-purpose river project described above is
       1. Kariba dam.
       2. Aswan high dam.
       3. Akosombo dam.
       4. Masinga dam.
31. The most common type of trees in the savannah vegetation are
    1. eucalyptus and pine.
    2. teak and ebony.
    3. acacia and boahat.
    4. cacti and euphorbia.
32. The main factor that undermines regional trade in Eastern Africa is the
    1. use of differenzianguages.
    2. low levels of education.
    3. use of different currencies.
    4. production of similar goods.

Use the diagram below to answer question 33.

33.  Which one of the following lakes was formed through the process shown in the diagram, above? Lake
    1. Kanyaboli in Kenya.
    2. Nyos in Cameroon
    3. Tana in Ethiopia.
    4. Kivu in Rwanda.
34. Three of the following statements about Masaku of the Akamba people are true. Which one is not? He
    1. traded with the coastal Arabs.
    2. was a medicineman.
    3. prophesied future events.
    4. attacked the railway builders.
35. Below are statements of a type of marriage. 
    1. It is conducted by a religious ler
    2. A marriage certificate is not issued
    3. A 21 days notice is given.
    4. A man can marry upto four wives
       Which one of the following combinations of statements is correct about Islamic marriage
       1. ii and iii
       2. i and iv
       3. i and ii 
       4. ii and iv
36. Which one of the following statements correctly describes equinox? It is when
    1. the sun is overhead cancer.
    2. four seasons occur.
    3. when days and nights are equal.
    4. when there is a solar eclipse.
37. Which one of the following groups is made up of Semitic speakers only?
    1. Arabs, Tigre, Amharans.
    2. Sanye, Sandawe, Dahalo.
    3. Gabbra, Galla, Borana.
    4. Dorobo, Sabaot, Tugen.
38. Atieno was asked by her teacher to give an  example of a child with special needs. Her correct answer was
    1. a widow whose husband is dead.
    2. a pupil who is weak in Mathematics.
    3. a pupil who moves in a wheel.
    4. an educated youth who is not employed.
39. Below are statements about a form of communication:
    1. Most people use it.
    2. it reaches many people at once.
    3. It is widespread in rural areas.
       The form of communication described above is
       1. television.
       2. mobile phones.
       3. newspapers.
       4. radio.
40. The Ameru people settled on the eastern slopes of mount Kenya because the areas 
    1. had good defense sites.
    2. were good for farming.
    3. had forests.
    4. had hilly relief.
41. Three of the following were duties of Nyamwezi chiefs in the pre-colonial period Which one was not?
    1. Judging cases of murder.
    2. Allocating land to clan members.
    3. Changing religious ceremonies.
    4. Controlling trade.
42. Africans in Tanganyika struggled independence mainly through
    1. peaceful negotiations.
    2. boycotting work.
    3. violent demonstrations,
    4. guerilla war.
43. Which one of the following statements about maize growing in Kenya and Tanzania is not true? Maize is
    
    1. grown in both large and small farms.
    2. own in areas with moderate rainfall.
    3. the main staple food.
    4. grown under irrigation.
44. Which one of the following plains are corectly matched with the country they are found?
    

    	Plains	Country
    A	Lotikipi	Uganda
    B	Serengeti	Kenya
    C	Bilesha	Somalia
    D	Kaputei	Tanzania

45. The dispersal point of the Maasai and the Turkana people was
    1. A. Taita - Kilimanjaro.
    2. area around mount Moroto.
    3. Bahr-el-Ghazal region.
    4. Pubungu Pakwach area.
46. The following are statements, about a prominent leader in Eastern Africa:
    1. He was the last emperar of Ethiopia.
    2. He was overthrown by the army.
    3. He died in 1975.
       The person described above is
       1. Haile Selassie
       2. Menelik II
       3. Yohannes 
       4. Tewodros
47. Direct democracy is applied in a school when
    1. pupils are involved in decision making.
    2. all decisions are made by the head teacher.
    3. prefects discuss issues affecting other pupils.
    4. the class teacher appoints the class prefect.
48. The main contribution of cocoa growing in Ghana is that
    1. cocoa exports earn foreign exchange.
    2. processing industries have been established.
    3. towns have grown in farming areas.
    4. people have moved to live in growing
49. Which one of the following is an example of a processing industry?
    1. Shoe making.
    2. Leather tanning.
    3. Steel rolling.
    4. Cement making.
50. The best method of increasing the number tourists who visit Kenya is 
    1. building more tourist hotels.
    2. increasing the number of game parks.
    3. advertising places of interest.
    4. providing security to tourists in game parks.
51. Which one of the following is a natural highland forest in Kenya?
    1. Boni forest.
    2. Mangrove forest.
    3. Arabuko Sokoke forest.
    4. Marsabit forest.
52. The winds that bring rainfall to the cape region of South Africa are
    1. harmattan winds.
    2. westerly winds.
    3. south east Monsoon winds.
    4. north east trade winds.
53. Which one of the following was as a result of the interaction of the Bantu and Cusbites in the pre-colonial period?
    1. Cushites adopted some Bantu pames.
    2. Bantu learnt crop growing from Cushites.
    3. Bantu adopted circumcision from the Cushites.
    4. Intermarriage led to introduction of Swahili people.
54. Salt is extracted from the sea at Ngomeni near Malindi using
    1. scooping method.
    2. dredging method.
    3. opencast method.
    4. evaporation method.
55. Nabongo Mumia of the Abawanga people collaborated with the British because he wanted t
    1. be made a paramount chief. 
    2. be employed in the army.
    3. acquire cattle from the British.
    4. have the railway line pass through his kingdom.
56. Which one of the following groups of towns in Eastern Africa lies along the Great North  road?
    1. Mombasa, Addis Ababa, Finja.
    2. Dar-es-salaam, Mombasa, Kampala.
    3. Dodoma, Arusha, Nairobi.
    4. Khatoum, Addis Ababa, Jinja.
57. Three of the following statements about the Rift Valley are true. Which one is not?
    1. It ends in Mozambique. areas.
    2. The floor experiences equatorial climate. %.
    3. It has volcanic mountains on the floor.
    4. Lakes are found on the floor.
58. Two communities have a dispute over grazing areas. The best method for government to use to solve the conflict is
    1. sending soldiers to disarm the communities.
    2. removing the communities from the disputed area 
    3. arresting the youth from the communities.
    4. helping the communities to negotiate.
59. Discussions during county assembly meetings are chaired by the
    1. county commissioner.
    2. governor. 
    3. speaker.
    4. county clerk.
60. The main problem facing beef farming in both Kenya and Tanzania is
    1. inadequate pasture in the dry season.
    2. pests that attack animals. 
    3. lack of veterinary services.
    4. competition from imported meat.

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. The actions of Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden teaches Christians that
    1. they should multiply.
    2. work is blessed by God.
    3. . they have authority over all creation.
    4. they should obey God's command.
62. Which one of the following places was Abraham living in before going to Canaan?
    1. Haran.
    2. Midian.
    3. Ur.
    4. Sodom.
63. The brothers of Joseph recognized Joseph in Egypt when
    1. he sharedameal with them.
    2. he took them to the king. 
    3. they found a golden cup in their sacks.
    4. he told them whom he was.
64. Which one of the following is a way in which God's power was seen on the night of  the Exodus in Egypt?
    1. Splitting of the Red Sea.
    2. Death of the Egyptian firstborn males.
    3. Darkness that covered Egypt.
    4. A thick cloud that covered mt Sinai. 
65. Who among the following people accompanied Moses on mount Sinai during the giving of the ten commandments?
    1. Aaron.
    2. Jethro.
    3. Joshua.
    4. Hur.
66. The value demonstrated by Ruth when she followed her mother-in-law back to Bethlehem was
    1. loyalty.
    2. hardwork. 
    3. faithfulness.
    4. obedience,
67. The action of king David that annoyed God  was when he
    1. allowed the worship of idols.
    2. took the wife of Uriah.
    3. traded with foreign kings.
    4. married many foreign wives. 
68. The story of king Ahab and Naboth teaches Christians that they should
    1. obey the country's leaders
    2. not sell their property. 
    3. acquire wealth honestly,
    4. condemn evil in the society.
69. Which one of the following people is correctly matched with his prophesy?
    1. Jeremiah--birth of Jesus in Bethlehem,
    2. Hosea - escape of Jesus to Egypt.
    3. Micah entry of Jesus to Jerusalem on a donkey.
    4. Zecharia-killing of the baby boys.
70. When angel Gabriel appeared to Zechariah he told him that
    1. he would have many descendants.
    2. he would have an everlasting kingdom.
    3. he would live to an old age.
    4. his wife would get a son,
71. The main reason why Simeon was happy when Jesus was presented in the temple was that he
    1. had been waiting to see the Saviour.
    2. was an old man.
    3. stayed in the temple praying and fasting,
    4. wanted to hold Jesus in his hands.
72. Human beings cannot live on bread alone. (Luke 4:4). These words were said by Jesus when he
    1. attended the Passover feast in Jerusalem.
    2. was fasting in the wilderness.
    3. fed the five thousand people with bread.
    4. ate in the house of Zacchaeus..
73. Zacchaeus climbed a tree when Jesus was passing through Jericho mainly because he
    1. was a short man.
    2. wanted to invite Jesus to his house.
    3. wanted to see Jesus.
    4. wanted to repent his sins.
74. The leper who went back to thank Jesus when ten of them were healed was
    1. a Samaritan.
    2. a Levite. 
    3. an Israelite.
    4. an Ethiopian.
75. The parable of the lost sheep as taught by Jesus teaches Christians to
    1. take good care of their sheep.
    2. take care of the needy. 
    3. be fair in their actions.
    4. bring more converts to the church.
76. Which one of the following events took place on the night Jesus was praying in the garden of Gethsemane?
    1. .An angel came down and comforted Hin. 
    2. cloud covered Jesus.
    3. Moses and Elijah appeared.
    4. A voice was heard from heaven.
77. Who among the following people is correctly matched with what he did during she trial and crucifiction of Jesus?
    1. Pilate - he buried the body of Jesus.
    2. Simon - he asked for permission to bury Jesus.
    3. Peter - he denied Jesus.
    4. Joseph -  he carried the cross of Jesus.
78. The disciples were in a closed room on the day of Pentecost because they were 
    1. afraid of the Jews. 
    2. waiting for the Holy Spirit.
    3. fasting.
    4. praying together.
79. When Saul was blinded by a bright light, he was going to Damascus to
    1. take money to fellow believers.
    2. preach to the Gentiles
    3. arrest the followers of Jesus.
    4. distribute food to the widows.
80. The main reason why Stephen was stoned to death was that he had
    1. argued with the teachers of the law.
    2. refused to denounce Jesus.
    3. refused to perform a miracle.
    4. worked on a Sabbath.
81. Which one of the following statements about prayer in both Christianity and traditional African communities is correct?
    1. Prayers are said at fixed times.
    2. All prayers are answered.
    3. Prayers are said through Jesus.
    4. There are prayers for special occasions.
82. People ask for forgiveness from God in traditional African communities by
    1. reading the scriptures.
    2. skipping meals to streghthen faith.
    3. .naming children after ancestors.
    4. offering sacrifices in shrines.
83. In traditional African communities, people show respect to life by
    1. putting charms on an expectant mother.
    2. giving an expectant mother special foods.
    3. praying for an expectant mother.
    4. isolating an expectant mother.
84. The youth are taught good behaviour in traditional African societies in order to
    1. make them grow into responsible adults.
    2. enable them become leaders.
    3. prepare them for marriage.
    4. make them become clan leaders.
85. The best way for parents to teach children good behaviour is by
    1. punishing those who misbehave.
    2. making rules for the family.
    3. setting good examples.
    4. attending church services with them
86. Damaris has completed her primary school education. The best activity to engage in while waiting for her results is
    1. attending to the needs of old people. 
    2. attending night parties.
    3. reading a story book.
    4. visiting her friends.
87. Michael and his family donate food to the hungry. This shows that they are
    1. rich.
    2. honest.
    3. kind.
    4. humble.
88. Your deskmate does not like bathing and his clothes are dirty. The best action for you to take is to
    1. take his clothes and wash them.
    2. advise him on the importance of cleanliness.
    3. report him to the class teacher.
    4. tell other pupils to wash him by force.
89. You find your father and mother quarrelling. The best action to take is to
    1. find out who is wrong.
    2. advise them to discuss their differences.
    3. support your mother.
    4. report them to the local chief.
90. Christians preach against prostitution because it
    1. causes illnesses.
    2. leads to unwanted pregnancies.
    3. makes people not be respected.
    4. is against Gods commands.

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Which of the following chapters mentions the clot of blood?
    1. Ikhlas
    2. Tyn
    3. Alaq
    4. Bayyina
62. Where was surah Tiyo revealed?
    1. Makkah
    2. Madina
    3. Mina
    4. Abbysinia
63. Which surah is an outright curse to one of prophets Muhammad's (SAW) uncles? 
    1. Lahab
    2. Waariah
    3. Humazah
    4. Nasr
64. The favours of Allah are mentioned in a chapter known as
    1. Kawthar
    2. Kafaafirun 
    3. Tiyn
    4. Falaq
65. Which of the following is true according to Almaun? 
    1. We should be blind to people.
    2. Allah is one.
    3. Forgiveness comes from Allah.
    4. Qur'an was revealed by Allah.
66. How many principals are highlighted in surah Bayyina?
    1. Five.
    2. Ninety nine.
    3. Three.
    4. Forty.
67. How many sources of law are found in
    1. 10
    2. 5
    3. 114
    4. None
68. The welcoming and aitending to the guests as required is mentioned to be
    1. tawhid.
    2. tawakkul.
    3. generosity. 
    4. hospitality.
69. No one will enter paradise except the
    1. Muslims
    2. clean.
    3. better.
    4. low.
70. What should a Muslim do to those who annoy him or her?
    1. Fight them. 
    2. Leave them.
    3. Mingle with them.
    4. Run away.
71. Where is the phrase samiallhu Liman hamida read? In
    1. sujud.
    2. rukuu.
    3. julus.
    4. itidal
72. Which one of the following informs Mulims that swalah is ready?'
    1. Adhan.
    2. Attahiyyatu.
    3. Iqamah.
    4. Taslim.
73. What is najis?
    1. Any form of dirt
    2. Cleanliness
    3. Tawhid
    4. Units
74. The alternative of ablution in Islam is well offknown as
    1. istiinjai.
    2. janaba.
    3. tawudh.
    4. tayammum.
75. The attribute of Allah which refers to Him the creator is known as
    1. al muswawir.
    2. al khalig.
    3. as salaam.
    4. al muhaimin.
76. The term maasumin represents the nature of the prophets as the one that
    1. married many wives.
    2. were not born.
    3. did not have sins.
    4. were many in numbers.
77. Which of the following is not a characteristic of an Islamic dress?
    1. Opaque.
    2. Long.
    3. Transparent.
    4. Loose.
78. Those around us are commonly known as
    1. Muslims.
    2. enemies.
    3. neighbours.
    4. polytheists.
79. Which of the following is the basis of islamic months?
    1. Hajra
    2. Tahajjud
    3. Umrah
    4. Hijra
80. Which of the following is the second Islamic month?
    1.  Shawal
    2.  Muharram
    3.  DhulQaada
    4. Swafr Islam?
81. Which one of the following is not a sacred
    1. Dhulhijja
    2. Muharram
    3. Shawal
    4. Rajab
82. How many adhans are called during jumuah prayer?
    1. 2
    2. 3
    3. 1
    4. 9
83. Who are servants? 
    1. The slaves.
    2. Those who help us do what we can not.
    3. The babysitters.
    4. .Aunties.
84. The act of mixing poor and good qualities of goods is known as 
    1. Intikaar
    2. Riba
    3. Ghush
    4. Baia
85. How many wives did prophet Muhammad have?
    1. 10
    2. 11
    3. 24
    4. 12
86. What is shilb Abu Talib? The
    1. house of Abu Talib.
    2. quarters of Abu Talib.
    3. mosque ofAbu Talib.
    4. wealth of Abu Talib.
87. Which angel is in charge of sunshine?
    1. Jibril
    2. Malik
    3. .Mikail
    4. Atid
88. Which of the following type of work is halal in Islam?
    1. Working in a milkbar.
    2. Working in a casino.
    3. Working in a park farm.
    4. Transporting of wines
89. Which of the following is not a bounty of Allah (SWT)?
    1. Earth
    2. Mountains
    3. Giraffes
    4. Hate
90. What matters a lot during nikaah in Islam?
    1. The bride's consent.
    2. Mahr availability.
    3. Parental consent.
    4. The beauty of the lady. 

Marking Scheme

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

CRE

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

IRE

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

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   NAME OF YOUR SCHOOL
   NAME OF LEARNING AREA
6. By drawing a dark line inside the correct numbered boxes mark your full Assessment Number in the grid near the top of the answer sheet.
7. Do not make any marks outside the boxes.
8. Keep your answer sheet as clean as possible and do not fold it.
9. For each of the Question, answers are given. The answers are lettered A, B, C, and D. In each case only ONE of the four answers is correct. Choose the correct answer.
10. On the answer sheet the correct answer is to be shown by drawing a dark line inside the box in which the letter you have chosen is written.
    Example
    In the Question Booklet:
    23. The cheapest way of preserving fish is
    1. freezing
    2. sun drying
    3. smoking
    4. canning
       The correct answer is B (sun drying)
       On the answer sheet:
       23. [A] [B] [C] [D]
11. Your dark line MUST be within the box. 
12. For each question ONLY ONE box is to be marked in each set of four boxes.

QUESTIONS

ART & CRAFT

1. What is still life drawing? 
   1. Drawing from observation 
   2. Drawing plants 
   3. Drawing from imagination 
   4. Drawing of non-moving objects
2. Grace, a grade 5 pupil, was making baskets using twinning technique. Which natural materials could she use to make the basket? 
   1. Nylon
   2. Plastic
   3. Nylon threads
   4. Sisal fibres
3. Three of the following are parts of a book jacket. Which one is not?
   1. A spine
   2. A Back cover
   3. A flap
   4. Decorated pictures
4. Kimathi mixed colours to paint in a colour wheel. Which colour did he get after mixing red and orange?
   1. Amber
   2. Pink
   3. Red - orange
   4. Purple
5. Which career is related with the skill and talent of making quality pictures?
   1. Painting
   2. Photography
   3. Design
   4. Fashon design
6. Which of the following techniques can be used to create a dark effect on the picture below
   
   
   1. Painting
   2. Colouring
   3. Stippling technique
   4. Scratching technique
7. Tonal variation can be created through addition of one of the following pairs of colours. Which one?
   1. Orange and white
   2. White and black
   3. Yellow and green
   4. Green and black
8. The following are used in painting except
   1. Crayon
   2. Sponge
   3. Spatula
   4. Point brush 
9.                                  makes a piece of artwork attractive.
   1. Balance 
   2. Colour
   3. Texture
   4. Size
10. The following materials are used in crayon etching except
    1. mounting surface
    2. glue
    3. sharp tools
    4. water

MUSIC

11. The following are all ornaments except
    1. necklaces
    2. anklet
    3. earing
    4. descant 
12. Grade 5 pupils were told to compose a song about HIV/AIDs. What type of song did they compose?
    1. Love song
    2. Patriotic song
    3. Action song
    4. Topical song
13. A drum is a musical instrument that is played by
    1. shaking
    2. hitting
    3. blowing
    4. plucking
14. The musical instrument drawn below is known as
    
    
    1. Wandidi 
    2. Nyatiti
    3. Obukamo
    4. Piano
15. Three of the following are benefits of songs in the community. Which one is not
    1. For entertainment
    2. To pass information
    3. To curse people
    4. To preserve culture
16. Which of the following song are performed to lure children to sleep?
    1. Work songs 
    2. Play songs
    3. Lullaby songs
    4. Action songs
17. Which one of the following elements refers to the speed of a song?
    1. Tempo
    2. Pitch
    3. Dynamics
    4. Structure
18. The Kenya National Anthem has                            stanzas.
    1. 1
    2. 2 
    3. 3 
    4. 4
19. What is the name of the traditional musical instrument shown below?
    
    
    1. Drum 
    2. Horn
    3. Guitar
    4. Piano 
20. Songs sung to show love and respect to our country are known as                                  songs. 
    1. patriotic 
    2. love 
    3. topical 
    4. action

SOCIAL STUDIES
Use the map of KIGI are below to answer questions that follow:

21. Which is the main religion in Kigi area
    1. Islamic
    2. Christianity
    3. Hindu
    4. Traditional
22. Kigi area is likely to be a
    1. Sub county
    2. Country
    3. County
    4. Ward
23. River Kigi flows from                            to                               
    1. South West to North East
    2. South East to North East
    3. North East to South West
    4. North West to South East 
24. What is the settlement pattern evident in Kigi Area? 
    1. clustered
    2. Linear
    3. Dense
    4. Sparse 
25. The climate of the South Western part of Kigi Area is likely to be
    1. hot and dry
    2. cool and dry 
    3. cool and wet 
    4. hot and dry
26.                                            is something that we use to create wealth.
    1. Resource 
    2. Economic activity 
    3. Trade
    4. Farming

Use the diagram below to answer questions 27 and 28

27. The latitude marked 'b' is likely to be
    1. prime meridian
    2. Tropic of Cancer
    3. Arctic circle
    4. Equator 
28. The latitude labelled T measures
    1. 23 ¹/₂° N
    2. 23 ¹/₂° S
    3. 66 ¹/₂° S
    4. 23 ¹/₂° S 
29. The following are qualitites of good leader except
    1. Kind
    2. Honest 
    3. Responsible
    4. Arrogant

Study the map below and answer questions 20 to 32

30. The drainage feature marked D is
    1. R. Athi 
    2. R. Tana
    3. R. Turkwel
    4. L. Victoria
31. The physical feature marked B was formed through a process known as 
    1. faulting and uplifting 
    2. faulting and sinking 
    3. volcanicity 
    4. down warping
32. Which of the following rivers has its mouth in the drainage feature marked C? 
    1. River Migori 
    2. River Yala 
    3. River Turkwel 
    4. River Sagana
33. Which feature is formed at the point where River Tana flows into the Indian Ocean? 
    1. Tributarys
    2. Valley
    3. Delta
    4. Estuary 
34. A person who belongs to a certain country is known as
    1. patriot
    2. resident
    3. citizen
    4. foreigner 
35. A low-lying flat land is known as a
    1. plateau
    2. plain
    3. valley
    4. highland 
36. Which one of the following is the highest mountain in Eastern Africa?
    1. Mt. Kenya
    2. Mt. Kilimanjaro
    3. Mt. Elgon
    4. Mt. Ruwenzori 
37. The main work of the police is to
    1. arrest criminals
    2. protect the leaders
    3. maintain law and order
    4. kill the law breakers 
38. Which group below is made up of Bantu speakers in Uganda?
    1. Agikuyu, Ameru, Aembu
    2. Wanyamwezi, Wayao, Chagga 
    3. Baganda, Basoga, Batoro
    4. Banyore, Abagusii, Wangoni 
39. Eastern Africa has                            countries. 
    1. 11
    2. 12
    3. 13
    4. 14 
40. General election in Kenya take place after every                            years.
    1. 15
    2. 10
    3. 5
    4. 3 

SECTION B: C.R.E (20mks)

41. Grade six learners were discussing the Biblical story of creation using their Bible. From theri discussion, they found that human beings were created on: 
    1. the fourth day 
    2. the third day 
    3. the fifth day
    4.  the sixth day 
42. Which one of the following lessons can grade six pupil best learn from the story of Abraham? 
    1. To be honest 
    2. To trust in God 
    3. To be helpful
    4.  To be generous 
43. Whic of the following is NOT a gospel book? 
    1. Acts
    2. Luke
    3. John
    4. John 
44. Which one of the following boxes contain a pair of gifts of the Holy Spirit?
    1. Love
       Humility
    2. Faithfulness
       Joy
    3. Healing
       Knowledge
    4. Preaching
       Generosity
45. A grade six CRE teacher asked the
    pupils to complete the beatitude below: "Happy are the pure in heart ......" Which one of the following responses that they gave was CORRECT? 
    1. they will receive what God has promised
    2. they will see God
    3. they will be called children of God
    4. They will be comforted
46. Grace was asked to take care of her siblings by her mother while she was away but she did not do that. The christian value that she lacked is: 
    1. Honesty 
    2. Wisdom 
    3. Obedience 
    4. Joy
47. Which of the following was the first miracle that Jesus performed? 
    1. Turning water into wine. 
    2. Raising Lazarus 
    3. Feeding the hungry crowd 
    4. Healing the bleeding woman
48. Which one of the following is NOT a factor that Lincoh, a grade six pupil, should consider when choosing a friend? 
    1. Disobedient 
    2. Hardworking 
    3. Irresponsible 
    4. Wealthy
49. In which of the following ways can the residents of Mtwapa village do to care for their environment?
    1. Planting along river banks 
    2. Cutting doen trees 
    3. Planting trees 
    4. Blowing charcoal
50. You have discovered that your best friend at school is suffering from an incurable disease. As a christian, what is the BEST thing for you to do? 
    1. Advice him or her to transfer to another school 
    2. Tell him or her to donate blood 
    3. Tell him or her to leave school. 
    4. Advice her or him to seek medical attention.

MARKING SCHEME

QUESTIONS

1. The colour obtained by mixing two primary colours is called
   1. double colours. 
   2. a secondary colour.
   3. a colour wheel.
   4. a tertiary colour.
2. A string puppet can also be called a
   1. rod puppet. 
   2. glove puppet. 
   3. marionette.
   4. stick puppet.
3. A beaded wristband can be made using 
   1. folding technique. 
   2. applique technique. 
   3. leather work technique. 
   4. embedding technique.
4. Kambo cut pictures from different sources and stuck them together to make one composition as shown below.
   
   The composition formed above is called 
   1. motif.
   2. tic and dye. 
   3. montage.
   4. batik.
5. Muthui wants to practice traditional twine technique. What can he use to come up with a good craft?
   1. Wet sand.
   2. Sisal fibres. 
   3. Pieces of cotton.
   4. Pebbles.
6. When practising block lettering, we may need all the following except 
   1. crayons
   2. a pencil.
   3. papers.
   4. gloves.
7. Tie and dye can be done on
   1. fabric.
   2. a flat paper. 
   3. ooden materials.
   4. clay items.
8. What is the use of adhesives when mounting an artwork?
   1. Decoration. 
   2. Exhibition. 
   3. Sticking.
   4. Cutting.
9. Incising is a method that can be applied in
   1. leather shoes. 
   2. a pot
   3. a kite.
   4. plastic bottle
10. Study the drawing below.
    
    What technique has been used to create light and dark effects?
    1. Crayon etching. 
    2. Cross hatching. 
    3. Stippling.
    4. Smudge.
11. The East African Community (EAC) anthem is sung in
    1. English.
    2. Cameroon
    3. Kiswahili.
    4. mother tongue.
12. Lullabies are mainly sung for
    1. children.
    2. babies.
    3. mothers.
    4. adults.
13. Song sung to show the things that affect the community are called 
    1. sacred songs.
    2. patriotic songs.
    3. topical songs.
    4. lullabies.
14. Which one of the following is not a string instrument?
    1. Fiddle.
    2. Guitar.
    3. Violin.
    4. Piano.
15. Worship folk songs are likely to be sung in
    1. Weddings
    2. birthdays.
    3. funerals.
    4. churches. 
16. Most string instruments are played byate W
    1. pressing.
    2. blowing.
    3. plucking. .
    4. hitting to Settings
17. The instrument below is called nyariti.
    
    Which community plays it? 
    1. Akamba.
    2. Kipsigis.
    3. Agikuyu.
    4. Luo.
18. The item drawn below is used to play a fiddle.
    
    What is its name?
    1. Bridge.
    2. Bow
    3. Tuning peg.
    4. Resonator.
19. A drum cannot be tuned by
    1. exposing it to the sun. 
    2. turning the pegs. 
    3. tightening the laces.
    4. heating using fire.
20. A descant recorder produces sound when
    1. rubbed.
    2. blown. 
    3. shaken.
    4. plucked.
21. What is the direction of Somalia from Kenya? 
    1. East.
    2. West. 
    3. South
    4. North
22. Between northwest and southwest lies
    1. east.
    2. west.
    3. south.
    4. north.
23. Acacia, cacti and euphorbia trees are commonly found in 
    1. desert vegetations. 
    2. swamp vegetations. 
    3. woodland vegetations. 
    4. savannah grassland vegetations.
24. Which one of the following is not an element of a map? 
    1. Frame.
    2. Vegetation. 
    3. Scale.
    4. Key.

Use the diagram below to answer questions 25 and 26

25. The fishing method illustrated above is
    1. trawling.
    2. net drifting.
    3. harpooning. 
    4. purse-seining.
26. The fishing method above is used where
    1. water is flowing fast.
    2. there are few fish. 
    3. a river is shallow.
    4. the sea is deep.
27. Which of the following lakes is correctly matched with its method of formation?
                  Lake            Formation 
    1. Victoria           faulting
    2. Masinga         downwarping
    3. Teleki             deposition 
    4. Tana              human activities
28. A school routine is normally shown on
    1. a timetable.
    2. an exercise book cover. 
    3. the school uniform. 
    4. the school gate.
29. Which of the following statements best describes the geographical position of Eritrea? It 
    1. lies south of Ethiopia. 
    2. is located west of Sudan 
    3. lies west of the Red sea. 
    4. lies east of Djibouti
30. Most countries in Eastern Africa region export
    1. petroleum and machinery. 
    2. horticultural produce and vehicles. 
    3. agricultural goods and minerals. 
    4. minerals and textiles
31. The diagram below shows the formation of a volcanic mountain.
    
    The material in the area marked S is 
    1. magma. 
    2. rock. 
    3. lava.
    4. hot ash.
32. The diagram below shows a type of a lake.
    
    The lake above was formed as a result of 
    1. human activities. 
    2. volcanicity. 
    3. erosion and deposition.
    4. downwarping. 
33. The following are facts about a country in Eastern Africa:
    1. It is found north of the equator. 
    2. It is landlocked
    3. It was not colonized. 
    4. It hosts the headquarters of an international organisation.
       The county described above is 
       1. Ethiopia. 
       2. Eritrea.
       3. Sudan.
       4. South Sudan.
34. Which of the following is not an importance of the assembly in a school routine? During assembly, 
    1. announcements are made. 
    2. the flag is raised. 
    3. personal hygiene is checked.
    4. weak pupils are guided.
35. The traditional system of government among the Ameru was based on
    1. age-set system. 
    2. clans. 
    3. popular families. 
    4. council of elders.
36. An adolescent boy is likely to
    1. develop broad hips. 
    2. begin wet dreams.
    3. have enlarged breasts.
    4. menstriate.
37. A good friend is the one who
    1. doesn't open up to you. 
    2. shares everything about their family with you.
    3. stands by you in hard times.
    4. tells other people your weaknesses.
38. The following are Christians values except
    1. jealousy. 
    2. obedience.
    3. honestly.
    4. trust.
39. During the Lord's supper,
    1. darkness covered the entire land. 
    2. Jesus pointed out His betrayer. 
    3. the temple curtain was tom into two.
    4. a voice was heard from heaven.
40. The main reason why Christians are discouraged from taking alcohol is that it 
    1. is expensive.
    2. is not readily available. 
    3. makes them stagger.
    4. affects their health.
41. All the following are current social media platforms except 
    1. facebook. 
    2. whatsapp. 
    3. Go Tv. 
    4. instagram.
42. John the Baptist mainly taught about
    1. repentance. 
    2. forgiveness. 
    3. readiness. 
    4. meekness.
43. The parable of Jesus that teaches Christians about recovery of the lost human beings is the 
    1. friend at midnight. 
    2. lost coin.
    3. ten virgins. 
    4. lost sheep. 
44. Healing of the paralysed man tells Christians that Jesus had power over 
    1. demons. 
    2. life. 
    3. nature.
    4. death.
45. How many basketfuls of food were left after Jesus fed the multitude? 
    1. 24
    2. 10
    3. 3
    4. 12
46. The book of Hebrews was written by
    1. David.
    2. John.
    3. Jesus.
    4. Paul 
47. An axe-head was recovered by
    1. Elisha. 
    2. Elijah.
    3. Eli.
    4. Elikana 
48. Who among the following Bible personalities wrestled with God?
    1. Satan
    2. Goliath
    3. Jacob
    4. Samson
49. The ten commandments are important in Christian life because they
    1. help Christian lead a righteous life. 
    2. are written in Christians' hearts.
    3. lead Christians not into temptations. 
    4. were given to Moses.
50. Why was Joseph loved most by his father?
    1. He was the lastbom. 
    2. He could perform miracles.
    3. He had many good dreams.
    4. His father bore him in old age.

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION.

36. Which attribute of Allah means king of kings?
    1. Al-Baswir.
    2. Al-Malik.
    3. Al-Rahim.
    4. Al-Aalim.
37. The third swalat of the day is called
    1. maghrib.
    2. asr.
    3. dhuhr.
    4. fajr.
38. Which of the following is an example of vices?
    1. Visiting children's homes.
    2. Working in a bar.
    3. Saving in a financial institution.
    4. Supporting learning institutions financially.
39. During Ramadhan, which sunnah prayer is performed at night?
    1. Witr.
    2. Qabliyah
    3. Baadiya
    4. Taraweh.
40. A Muslim lady's cloth must not be
    1. loose.
    2. opaque.
    3. transparent.
    4. long.
41. It is the obligation of parents to their children to
    1. pay for their cinema tickets.
    2. expose them to narcotic drugs.
    3. cater for their basic needs.
    4. buy them expensive clothes.
42. Which one of the following is not an Islamic festival?
    1. Aqiqah
    2. Idd-ul-adh ha.
    3. Idd-ul-fitr.
    4. Easter.
43. Which one of the following is the prophet's hadith on knowledge?
    1. Knowledge should be sought by teachers only.
    2. Girls and women should seek knowledge first. 
    3. Everyone should seek knowledge. 
    4. Boys and men are supposed to seek knowledge first.
44. What is wudhu in Islam?
    1. Cleaning oneself after toileting.
    2. Ablution.
    3. Tayammum.
    4. Praying.
45. Which one of the following will nullify one's swalah? 
    1. Eating food.
    2. Farting
    3. Reading the Qur'an.
    4. Fasting. 
46. Before doing something good, we should say
    1. Insha Allah.
    2. Masha Allah.
    3. Billahi.
    4. Bismillahi.
47. Who among the following is a recipient of zakat? 
    1. Widows. 
    2. Orphans. 
    3. Those in debts.
    4. The rich.
48. After heidth, Muslim ladies should
    1. pray.
    2. take a bath.
    3. drink something hot.
    4. fast.
49. The most important thing in Islamic marriage is
    1. the bride's consent.
    2. dowry.
    3. consent from parents.
    4. sheikh's consent.
50. All the prophets of Allah were forgiven their sins, therefore they were
    1. muswawir. 
    2. maasumin. 
    3. mutakahur.
    4. munafik.

MARKING SCHEME

Questions

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

1. The land in Masumbi area slopes towards
   1. South East
   2. South West
   3. North West
   4. North East
2. What is the approximate length of the murram road in Masumbi area?
   
   1. 10.5 km
   2. 9 km
   3.  4.5 km 
   4. 50.2 km
3. What is likely to be the main reason for constructing the railway line in Masumbi area?
   
   1. To transport minerals
   2. To transport livestock and their products
   3. To transport passengers
   4. To transport tourists
4. Which economic activity is least likely to be carried out in Masumbi area?
   
   1. Lumbering
   2. Tourism
   3. Trading
   4. Fishing
5. Which type of soil is likely to be found in the South Eastern part of Masumbi area?
   1. Black cotton soil
   2. Red volcanic soil
   3. Alluvial soil
   4. Sandy soil
6. Residents of Masumbi area are dorminantly
   
   1. Christians
   2. Pagans
   3. Traditionalists
   4. Hindus
7. The general climate of the North Western part of Masumbi area can be described as
   
   1. hot and wet
   2. hot and dry
   3. cool and wet
   4. cool and dry
8.  Three of the following Nilotic communities migrated Northwards except
   
   1.  Alur
   2. Dinka
   3. Nuer
   4. Shilluk
9. Which one of the following was not a way of learning in traditional African communities?
   
   1. Through ceremonies
   2. Through specialists
   3. Through observations and imitatiotis
   4. Through workshops and seminars
10. Who among the following was the Chief Priest at the Royal Court in the Nyamwezi Chiefdom?
    
    1. Wanyinkulu
    2. Wanyamphala
    3. Mganwe
    4. Kikoma
11. The most Westerly point of Africa is at
    
    1. Cape Ras Hafun
    2. Cape Blanco
    3. Cape Verde
    4. Cape of Good Hope
12. Below are descriptions of a certain institution of marriage in Kenya
    
    1. It is strictly monogamous
    2. Marriage certificate is issued
    3. Divorce may be allowed
    4. Limited witnesses are needed
       Which type of marriage is described above?
       
       1. Religious marriage
       2. Customary marriage
       3. Civil marriage
       4. Monogamous marriage
13. The time at Addis Ababa along longitude 32°E is 8.20 a.m. What is the time at Mogadishu along longitude 18°E?
    
    1. 9.16 a.m
    2. 7.24 p.m
    3. 7.24 a.m
    4. 9.16 p.m
14. Which one of the following African cultural practices should be preserved?
    
    1. Early marriages
    2. Wife inheritance
    3. Female Genital Mutilation
    4. Use of traditional dishes
15. The following are conditions favouring the growing of a certain crop:
    
    1. High rainfall of between 1500mm - 2000mm per year
    2. Protection from strong winds
    3.  High temperatures of between 24°C - 28°C
    4. Deep, well drained fertile soil
       The above conditions favour the growing of
       
       1. cloves 
       2. pyrethrum
       3. cocoa 
       4. bananas
16.  In which of the following months is the sun overhead the Tropio of Capricorn?
    
    1. March
    2. September
    3. August
    4. June
17. Which one of the following has mainly contributed to the low population density in Sahel region of Africa?
    
    1. Civil wars
    2. Poor drainage
    3. Infestation by tsetseflies
    4. Unfavourable climatic conditions
18. The road sign below can be classified as
    
    
    1.  danger ahead sign
    2. warning sign
    3. informative sign
    4. regulatory sign
19. Which one of the following means of communication can be used to reach many people within a short time?
    
    1. Television
    2. Radio
    3. Mobile phones
    4. Newspapers
20. The King of the Kingdom of Old Ghana became wealthy from all the following except
    
    1. controlling the trans-saharan trade
    2.  conquering weaker states
    3. collecting taxes from traders
    4. defeat by the Almoravids
21. Which one of the following is the best way of controlling rill erosion?
    
    1. Planting cover crops
    2. Constructing terraces
    3. Constructing check-dams
    4. Practising crop rotation
22. Which one of the following was the main effect of the Berlin Conference of 1884?
    
    1. Scramble for Africa
    2. Spread of Christianity in Africa
    3. Partition of Africa
    4. Abolition of slave trade

Use the diagram below to answer questions 23 – 24

23. The above feature was formed due to a process known as
    
    1. erosion
    2. folding
    3. faulting and uplifting
    4. volcanic activity
24. The part marked R is known as
    
    1. Rift Valley
    2. Anticline
    3. Syncline 
    4. fault
25. Which one of the following is the main duty of the Kenya Police Service?
    
    1. Arrest the law-breakers and jailing them
    2. Punishing the suspected criminals
    3. Protecting the citizens from external attack
    4. Maintaining law and order in the country
26. The diagram below shows a method of fishing
    
    The above method of fishing is suitable for fishing in
    
    1. deep waters
    2. shallow beaches
    3. man-made lakes
    4. large rivers and lakes
27. The following are descriptions of a certain trade bloc in Africa:
    
    1. It was formed in 1994
    2.  It is the largest trading bloc
    3. It replaced the Preferential Trade Area (PTA)
    4. Its member states mainly export agricultural products and minerals
       The above trading bloc has its headquarters at
       
       1. Lusaka in Zambia 
       2. Djibouti in Djibouti
       3. Gaborone in Botswana 
       4. Abuja in Nigeria
28. The chief mineral export of Nigeria is mined in one of the following regions. Which one?
    
    1.  On the Highlands of Nigeria
    2.  On the slopes of Jos Plateau
    3. At the Niger Delta
    4. On the Valley of Niger
29. Below are hominids whose remains have been found in Kenya:
    
    1. Homo Habilis
    2. Homo Erectus
    3. Homo Sapiens
    4. Australopithecus
       Which one was the oldest ancestor?
       
       1. (iv)
       2. (iii) 
       3. (ii)
       4. (i)
30. Which of the following is likely to have a negative effect on population growth in a country?
    
    1.  Immigration
    2.  Polygamy
    3. Emmigration
    4. Early marriages
31. The diagram below shows the cocoa growing areas in Ghana.
    
    The regions marked A, B and C are
    
    1. Accra, Sekondi, Kumasi
    2. Takoradi, Kumasi, Accra
    3. Kumasi, Accra, Tokoradi
    4. Tamale, Accra, Sekondi
32. The best way of conserving wildlife is
    
    1. fencing all the national parks
    2. banning the trade of game trophies
    3. educating people of the importance of wildlife
    4. establishiment of animal sanctuaries
33. Which of the following countries is correctly matched with its capital city?
    Country Capital City
    
    1. Lesotho Mbabane
    2. Namibia Windhoek
    3. Benin Port Louis
    4. Gabon Malabo
34. The following are characteristics of a certain vegetation zone of Africa
    1. Trees shed off their leaves during the dry season
    2. Trees have deep roots
    3. Trees have thick barks which reduce water loss
    4. Trees have waxy and shiny leaves
    5. Trees are mainly soft woods
       The above vegetation zone is likely to be
       1. Mediterranean vegetation
       2. Equatorial rainforest vegetation
       3. Desert and semi-desert vegetation
       4. Savannah grassland vegetation
35. Which one of the following best explains why the Maji Maji Rebellion broke out in Tanganyika?
    1. Loss of African land to the Germans
    2. Harsh and cruelty of the German administration
    3. Payment of hut tax
    4. Forced labour in the cotton plantations
36. Which one of the following is a function of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)?
    1. Nomination of candidates for various posts
    2. Registration of political parties
    3. Conducting and supervising elections and referendum
    4. Campaigning for popular candidates
37. The main reason why the British used indirect rule in Nothern Nigeria was
    1. the country was too vast
    2. the British lacked enough administrators
    3. the existing African governments were willing to help
    4. the British feared the harsh climatic conditions in the North
38. The following are ways of observing and predicting weather. Which one is both traditional and modern?
    1. Animals behaving in a funny way
    2. Plants shedding their leaves
    3. Observing the sky
    4. Insects moving in a single line
39. Meroe and Melka Konture are both
    1. mining centres
    2. pre-historic sites
    3. national parks
    4. early trading centres
40. Which one of the following communities belong to the Kwa speakers of West Africa?
    1. Asante, Akyem, Susu
    2. Kanuri, Ibo, Nzima
    3. Denkyira, Wassa, Kwahu
    4. Gas, Bambara, Asant
41. The Akosombo Dam in Ghana was mainly established to
    1. provide water for irrigation
    2. produce cheap hydro-electric power
    3. control floods at the Lower Volta
    4. reduce the cost of generating electricity from coal
42. The main difference in forestry between Swaziland and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is that
    1. most of the forests in Swaziland are natural
    2. forests in DRC are planted in plantations
    3. both countries have large reserves of hardwood trees
    4. Swazi's forests provide softwood trees

Use the diagram below to answer questions 43 – 44

43. Which type of rainfall is shown in the diagram above?
    1. Relief rainfall
    2. Cyclonic rainfall
    3. Frontal rainfall
    4. Convectional rainfall
44. Three of the following economic activities can be carried out in the region marked B. Which one cannot?
    1. Pastoralism
    2. Ranching
    3. Dairy farming
    4. Tourism
45. The main economic activity among the San was
    1. keeping livestock
    2. growing food crops
    3. hunting and gathering
    4. fishing
46. Which of the following marks the day Kenya became a republic?
    1. 12th December 1963.
    2. 1 June 1963
    3. 12th December 1964
    4. 20TH October 1965
47. The party that led Ghana to attain its independence was
    1. United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC)
    2. Convention People's Party (CPP)
    3. Northern People's Party (NPP) ?
    4. Ghana African National Union (GANU)
48. The following are descriptions of a certain river in Africa:
    1. It flows through West Africa
    2. It is navigable at some distance
    3. It forms a delta at its mouth
       The above river is likely to be
       1. River Nile
       2. River Congo
       3. River Niger
       4. River Zambezi
49. The following are Portuguese colonies in Africa. Which one is NOT?
    1. Angola
    2. Mozambique
    3. Cape Verde
    4. Madagascar
50. The following are achievements of a certain prominent African leader:
    1. He was a founder member of the Organisation of African unity (OAU)
    2. He introduced land reforms which made possible for peasants to own land
    3. He supported liberation movements in Africa
    4. He was the first president of his country
       The above leader is likely to be
       1. Gamal Abdel Nasser
       2. Leopold Sedar Senghor
       3. Julius Kambarage Nyerere
       4. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

Use the map of Africa below to answer questions 51 – 54

51. The Kingdom found at the region marked Nw founded by
    1. Soninke
    2. Malinke
    3. Almoravids
    4. Fulani
52. The man-made lake marked Q is
    1. Lake Kariba 
    2. Lake Volta
    3. Lake Kainji
    4. Lake Nasser
53. The ocean currents marked R are
    1. Warm Benguela currents
    2. Walvis Bay currents
    3. Warm Guinea currents
    4. Cold Canary currents
54. The international road in the map marked X is likely to be
    1. the Cotonou-Gao-Oudja Highway
    2. the Great North Road
    3. the Trans-African Highway
    4. the Trans-Saharan Trade
55. Which one of the following refers to the property left behind by the deceased?
    1. Succession
    2. Inheritance
    3. Letter of administration
    4. Will
56. The following are uses of a certain mineral mined in Kenya:
    1. It is used for making water filters
    2. It is used in the manufacture of soap
    3. It is used in the preservation of fertilizers
    4. It is used in dry cleaning of clothes in a laundry
       Which mineral has the above uses?
       1. Fluorspar 
       2. Diatomite
       3. Soda ash
       4. Limestone
57. The units used for measuring air pressure is
    1. knots
    2. newtons
    3. millibars
    4. centigrade
58. Who among the following was the second African to be nominated to the Legislative Coucil (Legco)?
    1. Benaich Apollo Ohanga
    2. Eliud Mathu
    3. Walter Odede
    4. Lawrence Oguda
59. Which one of the following helps teachers and pupils to manage time in schools?
    1. The school motto
    2. The School logo
    3. The school administration
    4. The school routine
60. Who among the following swears in the Speaker of the National Assembly?
    1. The Attorney General
    2. The President
    3. The Clerk of the National Assembly
    4. The Chief Justice

Christian Religious Education

61.  According to Genesis story of creation, human beings are God's special creatures because they were
    1. created on the last day,
    2. given power to name other creatures.
    3. made in God's image and likeness.
    4. given power to till the land.
62. God instructed Noah to build an ark mainly because He
    
    1. wanted to punish the sinners.
    2. wanted Noah to protect his family
    3. regretted He had created mankind.
    4.  hated the generation of mankind.
63. Abraham's great faith in God was expressed when he
    
    1. built an altar at Shechem.
    2. sacrificed his son at Mt. Moriah.
    3. sent away Ishmael, born of a slave woman.
    4. obeyed God's command to go to unknown land.
64.  Which plague led Pharaoh to release the Israelites according to the book of Exodus?
    
    1. Water of river Nile turning into blood.
    2.  Death of the firstborn males of the Egyptians.
    3. Locusts filling the land of Egypt.
    4. The rod of Moses turning into a snake.
65. The greatest weakness of Samson as a Judge was
    
    1. his long hair that was not shaved.
    2. killing 1000 Philistines with a jaw bone.
    3. the love for women.
    4. touching the harvests belonging to Philistine
66. Why was Jerusalem made the centre of worship?
    
    1. It was located at a central position.
    2. It had the Ark of the covenant.
    3. It had powerful leaders.
    4. Jews had strong faith in it.
67. Which one of the following Kings of Israel was most successful?
    
    1. King Solomon
    2. King David
    3. King Jeroboam
    4. King Ahab
68. Which prophet prophesied about the thirty silver coins that would be used to betray Jesus?
    
    1. Jeremiah
    2. Elijah
    3. Micah 
    4. Isaiah
69. What lesson do Christians learn from the story of Jesus and His parents escaping to Egypt? That
    
    1.  they need to run to foreign land.
    2. God is ready to protect them.
    3. God is very powerful.
    4. God cares for refugees.
70. Jesus performed miracles mainly to show that He had
    
    1.  people to see his mighty work.
    2. power to conquer evil,
    3. God's love for His people.
    4. God to shame the devil
71. The main message of John the Baptist to the people who came to listen to him was
    
    1. birth of the Savior.
    2. not to collect more than is legal
    3. not to take money from people by force.
    4. repentance and baptism.
72. "This is my own dear son, listen to Him" Mark 9:7. When did God speak these words? During
    
    1. baptism in R. Jordan.
    2. transfiguration.
    3. suffering on the cross.
    4. wedding in Cana of Galilee.
73. From the miracle of Jesus raising a widow's son at Nain, Christians learn that
    
    1. there is no fear for death
    2. there is eternal life through death.
    3. there is hope of resurrection in Christ.
    4. they should raise back those that are dead.
74. The parable of friends at midnight teaches Christians that they should
    
    1. pray without ceasing.
    2. be ready to help the needy even at night.
    3. ask for help from neighbours.
    4.  ask for advice from neighbours.
75.  "I find no reason to condemn this man." (Luke 23:4) Who among the following people said this during the trail of Jesus?
    
    1. King Herod 
    2. Pilate
    3. Caiaphas
    4. Barabbas
76. Who among the following offered to bury the body of Jesus?
    
    1. Nicodemus
    2. Simon of Cyrene
    3. Simon Peter
    4. Joseph of Arimathea
77. Which of the following events did not take place during the day of Pentecost?
    
    1. The curtain of the temple was torn into two.
    2. Strong wind filled the whole house.
    3. The followers were filled with the Holy Spirit.
    4. The followers spoke in different tongues.
78. The lesson Christians learn from the story of Simon the sorcerer and Simon Peter is that
    
    1. God's power is not bought.
    2. God's power is struggled for.
    3. all power comes from God.
    4. one can generate some money in church.
79. Who among the following disciples baptised the Ethiopian Eunuch?
    
    1. John the Baptist
    2. Simon Peter
    3. Philip
    4. Paul
80. Three of the following books of the Bible are Epistles except
    
    1. Romans
    2. Galatians
    3. Timothy
    4. Acts of Apostles
81. Pre-marital sex was discouraged in both traditional African communities and Christianity because it
    
    1. was considered sacred.
    2.  was for the initiates alone.
    3. brought unwanted pregnancies.
    4.  promoted the spread of STD(s).
82. Which belief about God is found in traditional African communities?
    
    1. God exists as three in one.
    2. God is omnipresent.
    3. God dwells in heaven
    4. God sent His son to die on the cross.
83. Marriage was highly respected in traditional African communities mainly because it promoted
    1. respect and prestige in the society.
    2. companionship among the couples.
    3. continuation of the family line.
    4. responsibility among members.
84. Why should Christians care for the environment?
    
    1. To obey God's command.
    2. To show how responsible we are
    3. To protect homes for wild animals.
    4. We depend on the environment for our livelihood.
85. Christians obey authority mainly because
    1.  leaders sacrifice their lives for us.
    2. one day we shall also become leaders.
    3. all authority comes from God.
    4. God loves those in authority too.
86. Christians discourage abortion because it
    1.  leads to lack of respect.
    2. undermines dignity of life.
    3. it can lead to death of the mother.
    4. it can lead to barrenness.
87.  The best way pupils can use their time in the absence of their teachers is by
    
    1. sleeping on their desks.
    2.  reading the Bible.
    3. doing their assignment.
    4. going to the toilet one by one.
88. Which one of the following is not a good way of using our personal freedom?
    
    1. Giving out our clothes that no longer fit us.
    2. Visiting the sick.
    3. Visiting the orphanage.
    4. Watching anything we feel like.
89.  Your friend, Melanie, picks a thousand shilling note on her way to school. As a Christian, the best thing to do is to
    
    1. give the money to the teacher.
    2. donate some money to orphanage.
    3. try to find out the owner.
    4.  take the money to the police station.
90.  The missionaries came to do the following except
    
    1. to acquire colonies.
    2. to stop the influence of Islamic.
    3. to spread Western culture.
    4. to stop slave trade.

Islamic Religious Education

61. Which one among the following characteristics of the right religion is not mentioned in the Surah Al-Bayyina?
    
    1. Worshipping God.
    2. Fasting
    3. Giving out Alms
    4. Practising prayer
62.  Following the teachings of Rasul (S.A.W). the most rewarding night of power can appear on any of the following days of Ramadhan EXCEPT on
    
    1. 26th
    2. 21st
    3. 29th
    4. 27th
63. How many place of revelation are mentioned in the Surah A-Tiyn?
    1. Four.
    2. One
    3. Two
    4. Three
64. "Innaa A'ath wainaka Al-Kauthar" In this verse Allah(sw) reminds the prophet (p.b.u.h) that He has given him
    
    1. knowledge
    2. guidance
    3. favours
    4. riches
65. Such pandemic diseases like Corona are mentioned in the Holy Qur'an that Allah (s.w) brings them to us as
    1.  temptations.
    2. guidance.
    3. favours.
    4. riches
66. Which one of the following is the meaning of the word "Az-Zakkat"? To
    
    1. pay.
    2. distribute.
    3. give out.
    4. purify.
67. Which one among the following responsibilities should be taken by all Muslims in the world?
    1. Contact Da'awa missions.
    2. Search for knowledge.
    3. Build mosques.
    4.  Mix with non-muslims.
68. Complete the following Hadith, "..... and Allah(s.w) has hated for your sinful and usless talks, asking too many questions and
    1. love for wealth.
    2. wasting of wealth
    3. wasting of wealth.
    4. piling of wealth
69. Which one of the following actions do you think will give your neighbour peace?
    
    1. Visiting him/her frequently.
    2. Building a good house.
    3. Building a good house.
    4. Praying loudly as you mention him/her.
70. Three of the following duties call for a cooperate responsibility upon Muslims EXCEPT one. Which one?
    
    1. Performing Swallah.
    2. Building a Mosque
    3. Furthering Education
    4. Burying the dead.
71. The prophet encouraged Muslims, "....a comes with Rizq and goes away with family sins."
    
    1.  relative 
    2. good Samaritan
    3. neighbour
    4. guest
72. All the following actions show respect for the dead during funeral EXCEPT one. Which one?
    
    1. Standing when your a Janaza.
    2. Grieving when one dies.
    3. Entertainments and celebrations.
    4.  Remembering the dead for the merits.
73.  "Minha Khalaqnaakum, Wa Fiihaa nu'iidukum, Wa fiha nukhrijukum taaratan ukhraa" This are words said to the Mayiit during
    
    1. lowering to the grave.
    2. filling the grave with soil
    3. the three days of Taaziyyah.
    4. the shrouding of the Mayyit.
74. Who among the following should be buried in Ihraam?
    
    1. An muslim who ever went for Hall in his/ her lifetime.
    2. Any muslim who can afford it.
    3. One who dies a matyre.
    4. One who dies while on Hajj Ibaada
75. What makes sexual relationship halaal among couples according to Islamic Shariah?
    
    1. Adultery
    2. Nikaah
    3. Fornication
    4. Twalaq.
76. What is Ghushuu in the performance of Swalah?
    
    1. Relaxing in every pillar of Swalah.
    2. The intention
    3. Concentration in prayer.
    4. Performing prayer in the correct steps.
77. In which of the following places do the Hajj rites and Ibaada start? At
    
    1. Arafa. 
    2. Miqat
    3. Muzdalifa.
    4. Minna
78. Which form of Twahara cleanses Janaba. heidh and Nifas completely?
    
    1. Ghusul.
    2. Wudh
    3. Tayammum.
    4. Istima-a.
79. If you want to be just in problem solving, you according to Islamic guidance.
    
    1. listen to the guilty
    2. give the orphan som considerations.
    3. listen to both sides.
    4. know their levels of education.
80. Igran counts her soul every day and does what benefits her in the hereafter. She is to Allah (s.w)
    
    1. Al-Qaisu.
    2. Al-Muflis
    3.  Al-Aajisu 
    4. Al-Haqiim
81. One of the following persons is distanced from Hellfire a distance that will take 70 years to travel. Who is this? One who
    
    1. gets Lailatul Qadr.
    2. gets temptation but remains tolerant
    3. visits the sick.
    4. leads a moral life.
82. Which two communities approached the prophet (p.b.u.h) to help resolve their differences and unite them as brothers? The
    
    1. Qainuqaa and Quraidha.
    2. Anus and Khazraj.
    3. Khuzaa and Bakr.
    4. Hashim and Najar.
83. The Islamic calendar was lost in the memory of most Islamic people and leaders. Which of the following events guided committee to recall and plan the order of events and the calendar?
    1. Hijra of the prophet (S.A.W)
    2. The Isra wal Miraj.
    3. The Fat-hul Makka
    4. The Milad-un-Nabii.
84. The prophets Ibrahim(AS), Issa(A.S) and Adam(A.S) were all created in a common month of the Islamic calendar. Which one? In
    1. Ramadhan
    2. Rajab
    3. Rabiul Awwal.
    4. Muharram.
85. Who among the following visitors at the Coast came with a mission of gaining control of the activities with an aim of interfering and destroying them? The
    1.  Romans
    2. Persians
    3. Chinese
    4. Egyptians
86. The Podipha locked Yusuf into jail .....
    1. because he was guilty of rape.
    2.  to go and translate the dreams of inmates
    3. avoid destroying his reputation.
    4. separate him from his wife.
87.  If prophet Musa (A.S) had patience; he would have learnt a lot from
    1. Al-Bahrira. 
    2. Dhul-Karnaine.
    3. Nabii Shuaib
    4. Al-Khidhr.
88. Which one among these business practises is ACCEPTED in an Islamic Society?
    1.  Hoarding.
    2. Monopoly.
    3. Adultration.
    4. Usury.
89. The Youth who attacked the prophet(p.b.u.b) at Taif were from which Sub-Tribe?
    1.  Banu Thaqif 
    2. Banu Qinana.
    3. Jan-jawids.
    4. Bant Sad.
90. The prophet(p.b.u.h) taught Muslims that there are three options from which one can choose in order to control Munkar in a society. Which was not mentioned?
    1. Using your hand.
    2. Using your Tongue.
    3. Moving away from Munkar.
    4. Hating the Munkar in your heart.