QUESTIONS   

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

1. The direction of the school from the well is
   1. South East
   2. South West
   3. North East
   4. North West
2. The main factor that has influenced the location of the sawmill near Maru hill is
   1. availability of labour
   2. availability of water
   3. availability of raw materials
   4. nearness to the market
3. The main economic activity in Koso area is
   1. bush fallowing farming
   2. cash crop farming
   3. subsistence farming 
   4. tourism
4. Three of the following are functions of Koso town. Which one is not?
   
   1. A recreational centre
   2. A communication centre
   3. A business centre
   4. An administration centre
5. The climate of Koso area is likely to be
   1. cool and dry
   2. hot and dry
   3. hot and dry
   4. hot and wet
6. The administrative officer in Koso area is
   1. county commissioner
   2. chief
   3. assistant county commissioner 
   4. Governor
7. Which of the following is responsible for the settling up of the insecticide factory near maru hill?
   
   1. he pyrethrum plantation
   2. The forest plantation
   3. The maize plantation
   4. The tea plantation
8. Which of the following feature was formed through faulting and sinking?
   
   1. Lake Victoria
   2. Mt. Kilimanjaro
   3. The rift valley
   4. Ruwenzori mountains
9. Which of the following countries is not crossed by the equator?
   1. Tanzania
   2. Gabon
   3. Somalia.
   4. Congo
10. A weather instrument that is used to measure the speed of wind is called
    
    1. a wind vane
    2. a wind sock
    3. anemometer
    4. barometer
11. The kingdom of old Ghana declined mainly because
    
    1. the king became too old to lead the army
    2. there was drought in the land
    3. the decline of trade led to shortage of finances in kingdom
    4. the neighbouring communities united against it
12. Three of the following are factors influencing climate in Africa except the
    1. ocean currents
    2. distance from the sea
    3. shape of the coastline
    4. longitude
13. Which of the following towns is correctly matched with the county it is found
    1. Nyeri - Muranga county
    2. Mali - Kwale county
    3. Nakuru -Kericho county
    4. Vihiga- Kakamega
14. The main problem facing sisal farmer in Kenya is
    1. poor market
    2. competitions from synthesis fibre
    3. lack of money
    4. shortage of labour
15. The fastest means of transporting refined oil production from Mombasa to Eldoret is
    1. by railways using tankers
    2. by road using trailers
    3. by pumping it through pipeline
    4. by air using container
16. In which climatic zone would you expect hot dry summers with cool wet winters and rain falling mainly in winter
    1. desert
    2. mediterranean
    3. tropical
    4. equatorial
17. Three of the following area in Africa have a high population density. Which one does not?
    1. Along the Eastern Coast of Africa
    2. The horn of Africa
    3. The East Africa Highlands
    4. Along the Nile valley
18. Three of the following roles are played by the community in the development of the school. Which one is not?
    1. Providing labour to the school
    2. Teaching children
    3. Buying books for the school
    4. Donating land to the school
19. The biggest problem facing forestry in DRC is
    1. the huge size of trees which makes them difficulty to fell
    2. long distances covered to get the wood to the market
    3. over exploitation of the most valuable species
    4. illegal cutting trees
20. Which of the following problems has the least effect on pastoralists?
    1. Lack of market
    2. Poor pastures
    3. Drought
    4. Diseases
21. The British used indirect rule in Northern mainly because Nigeria
    1. They did not have enough administrators
    2. The existing African government were ready to assist
    3. The country was large
    4. They did not want trouble
22. Which one of the following is not found in the government of Swaziland?
    1. House of Assembly
    2. Liqoqo
    3. Council of elders
    4. Senate
23. A person who abuse drugs is likely to
    1. die at an early age
    2. be a poor person during his or her life
    3. appear confused and irresponsible many times
    4. fall many times
24. Which one of the following is a form of child abuse?
    1. Providing security to a child
    2. Providing proper medical care to a child
    3. Allowing a child to go to school
    4. Denying a child food
25. The main factor that influences the development of mountain vegetation is
    1. latitude
    2. altitude
    3. fertile volcanic soil
    4. heavy rainfall
26. Which of the following is the main language group in southern Africa?
    1. The Europeans
    2. The Bantus
    3. The Asians
    4. The khoisan
27. Kenya became a republic on
    1. 12^th December 1964
    2. 20^th October 1964
    3. 12^th December 1963
    4. 1^st June 1963

Use the diagram below to answer questions 28.   

28. The type of rainfall shown above is likely to be experienced in the following areas except
    
    1. A lake region
    2. Coastal lowlands
    3. The Rift valley region
    4. Near lake Tanganyika
29. Which of the following is an effect of the rotation of the earth?
    
    1. It causes differences in the length of day and night
    2. It influences the position of the midday sun
    3. It causes differences in time along different longitudes
    4. It causes seasons
30. Three of the following areas in Africa were colonised by the European powers except
    
    1. Liberia
    2. Somalia
    3. Ghana
    4. South Africa
31. Which of the following towns in Kenya started as an industrial centre
    
    1. Nakuru
    2. Thika
    3. Machakos
    4. Nairobi

Use the map of Africa drawn below to answer questions 32 to 35.     

32. The water mass marked Z is
    
    1. Indian ocean
    2. Atlantic ocean
    3. Mediterranean sea
    4. Red sea
33. The island marked W was colonized by
    
    1. Belgium
    2. Somalia
    3. Portugal
    4. France
34. Which of the following mineral is mined in the country marked Y in the map
    1. Soda ash
    2. Copper
    3. Gold
    4. Petroleum
35. Which of the following vegetation is found in the area marked X on the map
    
    1. Equatorial rainforest 
    2. Mangrove forest 
    3. Savannah woodlands
    4. Mountain fores
36. Which of the following methods of fishing is used in deep sea fishing?
    1. Trawling
    2. Longlining
    3. Net drifting
    4. Purse-seining
37. Three of the following were founder members of East Africa community when it was formed except
    1. Rwanda
    2. Uganda
    3. Kenya
    4. Tanzania
38. Three of the following are reasons that may make a member of the assembly lose his or her seat. Which one is not?
    1. If one is convicted of an election offence by a court of law
    2. If one is a registered voter in the ward he or she intends to contest in
    3. If one loses his or her Kenyan citizenship
    4. If one is sentenced to death
39. Which one of the following is not a challenge facing the African union today
    1. colonialism in some member countries
    2. conflicts in member countries
    3. prolonged drought and famine
    4. HIV and AIDS pandemic
40. Below are achievements of a certain prominent African leader
    1. He made the suez canal the property of his government
    2. He gave land to the landless
    3. He encouraged arap countries to unite
    4. He initiated the construction of the Aswan high dam
       The leader described above is
       1. Gamal Abdel Nasser
       2. Anwar sadat
       3. King farouk
       4. Leopold Senghor
41. The following are capital cities in Africa. Which one is not?
    1. Yaounde
    2. Tunis
    3. Alexanderia
    4. Cairo
42. Which of the following is the main language group in Central and Western regions on Kenya?
    1. The Europeans
    2. The Bantu
    3. The Asians
    4. The Khoisan
43. Which of the following human activities has had the greatest effect on natural vegetation in Kenya?
    1. Farming activities
    2. Charcoal burning
    3. Pastoralism
    4. Mining activities
44. The third vice president of Kenya was
    1. Daniel Moi
    2. Oginga Odinga
    3. Mwai Kibaki
    4. Joseph Murumbi
45. Which of the following statements does not describe a function of the AU (OAU)
    1. to eliminate corruptions within member states
    2. to protect the independence of member states
    3. to promote friendly relations between African countries and other countries 
    4. To promote unity among African states
46. Three of the following groups of people below have special needs except
    1. those who can not read and write 
    2. the visually impaired
    3. those living with HIV/AIDS
    4. the physically challenged
47. Three of the following are causes of soil erosion. Which one is not?
    1. Deforestation
    2. Paddocking
    3. Over grazing
    4. Mono cropping
48. Three of the following are sources of income for the central government. Which one is not?
    1. Cess on sand-harvesting
    2. Foreign loans
    3. Income tax
    4. Fines from courts
49. Which of the following events took place last in Kenya?
    1. Kenyatta becoming the president of KANU
    2. Lifting of state of emergency
    3. Kenya attaining internal self government 
    4. Kenya becoming a republic
50. Which one of the following places do tourists visit to see old slave market
    1. Olduvai Gorge
    2. Zanzibar
    3. Olorgesaile
    4. Mombasa
51. The school routine is important because
    1. the teacher on duty follows the programme
    2. the headteacher's work is reduced
    3. it forces the school community to follow the programme
    4. it ensures planned activities run systematically and smoothly

Use the diagram below to answer questions 52 to 53.   

52. In which climatic region is the town above likely to be found
    1. Temperate climate
    2. savannah climate
    3. mediterranea climate
    4. desert climate
53. In which of the following towns in Africa are readings likely to have been recorded?
    1. Kampala
    2. Nairobi
    3. Cairo
    4. Accra
54. Who among the following African leader in Kenya collaborated with the British
    1. Koitalel arap Samoei
    2. Mekatilili wa Menza
    3. Waiyaki wa Hinga
    4. Lenana
55. Which one of the following industries can be classified as a manufacturing industry? 
    1. Petroleum refining
    2. Tyre retreading
    3. Glass making
    4. Milk processing
56. Which of the following is correctly matched?
    1. Pokomo, somali,Ogaden-Cushites 
    2. Pokomo,pokot, taita -Bantus
    3. Nandi,Kipsigis, Tugen-River lake nilotes 
    4. Maasai, Iteso, Samburu- plain nilotes
57. The following are facts about a certain African leader
    1. He was born in 1892
    2. He was widely known as Ras Tafari
    3. He introduced a new constitution in his country
       Who among the following leaders is described above?
       1. Haile Selassie
       2. Tom mboya
       3. Jomo Kenyatta
       4. Julius Nyerere
58. Which of the following is the main tourist attraction feature along the Kenyan coast?
    1. Historical sites and wildlife
    2. Sandy beaches and sunny climate
    3. Swahili culture and historical site 
    4. Wildlife and swahili culture
59. According to the Kenyan constitution a person qualifies to contest for presidency after attaining the age of
    1. 35 year
    2. 25 years
    3. 21 years
    4. 18 years
60. Which of the following countries is not a member of inter-governmental authority on development?
    1. Somalia
    2. Sudan
    3. Uganda
    4. Tanzania

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION.    

61. Which one of the following book speaks about creation?
    1. Exodus
    2. Numbers
    3. Genesis
    4. Leviticus
62. According to the Genesis stories of creation
    1. sea, land and plants were created on the third day
    2. man was created on the fifth day
    3. heavenly bodies were created on the fifth day
    4. birds and sea creatures were created after man
63. Who among the following people was asked to build an ark?
    1. Jeremiah
    2. Noah
    3. Joseph
    4. Gideon
64. Moses was given the ten commandments on mount
    1. Ararat
    2. Nebo
    3. Sinai
    4. Carmel
65. The prophet who foretold about Jesus being a refugee in Egypt was
    1. Micah
    2. Jeremiah
    3. Hosea
    4. Isaiah
66. The first people to visit baby Jesus were
    1. the angels
    2. shepherds
    3. the relatives
    4. wise men from the East
67. The healing of Naaman was done by
    1. Elijah
    2. Gehazi
    3. Moses
    4. Elisha
68. King Solomon sinned against God when he
    1. married many wives
    2. asked God for wisdom
    3. allowed idolatry
    4. built the temple in Jerusalem
69. Which one of the following events took place during the night before the Exodus started?
    1. All the first born son of the Israelites were killed by the angel
    2. The Israelites drank wine
    3. Roasted meat was eaten by both Israelites and Egyptians
    4. Blood was smeared on the door posts to identify the houses of the Israelites
70. Lazarus and his two sisters lived in
    1. Jerusalem
    2. Capernaum
    3. Bethany
    4. Galilee
71. Who among the following apostles accompanied Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane?
    1. Peter, John and James 
    2. Peter, John and Andrew
    3. John, Andre and James
    4. Peter, John and Judas Iscariot
72. The day of Pentecost took place in
    1. Bethsaida
    2. Jerusalem
    3. Capernaum
    4. Bethany
73. Who among the following built the temple of Jerusalem?
    1. Solomon
    2. Ahab
    3. David
    4. Saul 
74. Which one of the following lessons do Christians learn from the parable of the talents?
    1. To love one another
    2. To use their abilities
    3. To help their workmates
    4. To get advice from the leaders
75. Which one of the following is not a gift of the Holy Spirit
    1. Wisdom
    2. Healing
    3. Faith
    4. Love
76. The father of Jacob and Esau was
    1. Isaac 
    2. Joseph
    3. Laban
    4. Noah
77. Which one among the following towns was Jesus rejected?
    1. Bethlehem
    2. Bethany
    3. Nazareth
    4. Capernaum
78. Jonathan become a friend of David because
    1. God was with David
    2. David was strong
    3. he feared of God
    4. David played the harp to entertain God
79. Which one of the following is true about Naboth?
    1. Was a sinner
    2. Coveted Ananias vineyard
    3. Was stoned to death
    4. Died because he was honest
80. Who preached during the day of Pentecost? 
    1. Paul
    2. John
    3. Peter
    4. Stephen
81. Christian can best uphold respect for authority by
    1. doing community work
    2. voting for selfish leaders
    3. disobeying the laws of the land
    4. obeying the laws of the land
82. After helping at home, Mary realises that she has more free time. As a Christian the best way of spending it is by
    1. watching cartoon network 
    2. visiting children's orphanage 
    3. visiting the animal orphanage 
    4. reading the Bible
83. Christians are baptized to
    1. go to heaven
    2. get a chrsitian name
    3. become members of the church
    4. repent their sins
84. All the following lead to the spreading of HIV/AIDS except one. Which one is it?
    1. Shaking hands and hugging
    2. Unprotected sex
    3. Sharing surgical blades
    4. Donating blood to road accident victims
85. Who among the following were specialists in the traditional African community?
    1. Medicine men 
    2. Elders
    3. Initiates
    4. Warriors
86. The early missionaries came to Kenya to
    1. stop slave trade
    2. promote the African culture
    3. introduce western culture
    4. spread the good news
87. Caleb boasts that he comes from a rich family. Which Christian value is he lacking?
    1. Trust
    2. Humility
    3. Honesty
    4. Kindness
88. When we perform duties assigned to us in school by our teachers, we are learning to be
    1. responsible
    2. servants
    3. honest
    4. hardworking
89. Sex before marriage is known as
    1. adultery
    2. fornication
    3. incest
    4. masturbation
90. Group work among Christians help them to 
    1. become famous
    2. get basic needs
    3. generate income 
    4. create unity

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION    

1. Imn which surah is the verse, "verity, you shall see the fire of Hell" surah
   1. Al-Qaariyah
   2. Al-Zilzala
   3. Buyyainna
   4. At-Tajathur
2. How many verses are in suratul Al-zilzala
   1. Nine 
   2. Six
   3. Eight
   4. Five
3. Which one is not a teaching from Suratul Al-Alaq 
   1. We should put the name of Allah in everything
   2. There is peace over night
   3. Allah is the ony creator
   4. He always waits four us to respect before punishing
4. Which one is not a meaning of Al-inshirah? 
   1. power
   2. Expansion 
   3. Solace
   4. Confort
5. Which surah warns us not to be harsh and rough to those who came beg? Suratul
   1. Ad-Dhuha
   2. Al-Inshirah
   3. Al-Qadan
   4. Al-Alaq
6. According to the prophet hadith, Which one is not a sign of hypocrite?
   1. Talking lies
   2. Breaking promises
   3. Taking ribaa
   4. Betraying trust
7. The hadith, "Those dearest to Allah(SW) are the one who treat their children kindly" is on
   1. Kindness to creature
   2. patience to creatures
   3. kindness to young children
8. Which one is not true about a generous man in the prophet hadith? He is
   1. near Allah(SW)
   2. near hell
   3. near paradise
   4. far from hell
9. In the hadith on rogheouness, virture is ______________________
   1. sin 
   2. shukr
   3. corruption 
   4. good conduct
10. How many types of people should be given zakat?
    1. Ten 
    2. Seven
    3. Six
    4. Eight
11. Which one can not nullify your Salat?
    1. Covering our Aura
    2. Turn away from Qibla
    3. Eating or drinking
    4. Making unecessary movements
12. One of the following can not nulify yur saum. Which one?
    1. Heidh and Nifas
    2. Converting to Islam
    3. Fainting
    4. Becoming insane
13. Which one is recited after the secong takbirah in Salatul Janaza?
    1. Gua for all muslim
    2. Prayer for the prophet (SAW)
    3. Adua for the deed
    4. Recitation of suratul fatiha
14. "Oh All! him/her forgiveness and Mercy." This due is said for the
    1. sick
    2. mutadhar
    3. dead 
    4. new born baby
15. Which is the main reason for Muslim men not to wear gold
    1. gold colour is ment for wemen
    2. lu is very expensive for men to afford
    3. To preserve the dignity of a man
    4. to show off
16. The attribute of Allah (SW) that means Al-Khadiq
    1. the inveter
    2. the merciful
    3. the power
    4. The creator
17. Which one is not an impotance of the pillars of iman (faith)?
    1. They enable us to build faith in Allah(SW) 
    2. They enable us to live a pious life
    3. They enable us to appreciate blessing from Allah 
    4. They enable us to count the bounties of Allah
18. The religious pillar that has only one pillar is _______________ 
    1. lihsan
    2. Salat 
    3. iman
    4. islam 
19. Which prophet is not matched with the place where he reeived revelation?
    1. Nabi Issa - Egypt
    2. Nabi Musa-Egypt
    3. Nabi Ibrahim-Jerusalem
    4. Nabi Mohammad - Saudi Arabia
20. Allah(Sw) swears by three of the following things except
    1. Makkah
    2. Mount Arafah
    3. Mount Sinai
    4. The Olive tree
21. Before performing any rite of hajj, a pilgrim must
    1. Take ghusul
    2. Perforn Saayi
    3. Put on Ihram
    4. Perform Tagseer
22. The believe in Allah (SW) is best explained in the
    1. Fardh prayer
    2. Sunnah prayer
    3. Prophetic hadith
    4. Kalimah
23. Which statement is not true about prophets 
    1. They worked to their own living only
    2. They served Allah(SW) under all conditions
    3. They all preched abut the oneness of Allah
    4. THe were free from sins
24. HIV/AIDS can be transmitted through the following ways except
    1. Sexual intercourse 
    2. Sharing toilets
    3. Blood transfusion
    4. Infected mother to child 
25. The following can lead one to take antixicants except
    1.  idlenes
    2. frustration
    3. disobedience
    4. peer pressure
26. In which year was the treaty of Hudaibiyyah signed?
    1. 10th AH 
    2. 8th AH
    3. 7th AH 
    4. 6th AH
27. Howold was Nabii Issa when he started preaching?
    1. 60 years
    2. 40years 
    3. 30 years 
    4. 12 years
28. Prophet Musa (AS) was known as Kalimullah meaning
    1. The one who spoke to Allah (SW)
    2. The friends ro Allahg(SW)
    3. The love of Allah
    4. The one saved by Allah(SW)
29. Hiding goods in order to sell them later and get more profit is
    1. riba 
    2. Usury
    3. hoarding
    4. ghush
30. How many idols were destroyed in the Kaaba when makkah was conquered?
    1. 350 
    2. 360 
    3. 300
    4. 100

MARKING SCHEME

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

CRE   

1. C
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. C
6. D
7. D
8. A
9. A
10. C
11. A
12. B
13. A
14. B
15. D
16. A
17. C
18. C
19. D
20. C
21. D
22. B
23. D
24. A
25. A
26. D
27. B
28. A
29. B
30. D

 QUESTIONS   

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

1. The general flow of river Suri is from
   1. cast to west.
   2. south west to north.
   3. west to cast.
   4. north west to north.
2. Tea is grown in the western part of Sawe area because
   
   1. the area has cool and wet conditions.
   2. the area is hilly.
   3. there are rivers that provide water for irrigation.
   4. the area has a tea factory.
3. The general direction of the cattle dip from the tea factory is
   
   1. cast.
   2. north cast.
   3. south west.
   4. north.
4. Which one of the following economic activities is not carried out in Sawe area? A
   1. Livestock farming 
   2. Crop farming 
   3. Trading 
   4. Mining
5. Which one of the following products is transported along the murram road to Gare market for export?
   
   1. Flowers
   2. Milk
   3. Timber
   4. Cabbages
6. Which one of the following statements about the population of Gare area is true? 
   1. People live in clusters.
   2. Most people live along the roads.
   3. The area has a high population.
   4. The area has evenly distributed population.
7. Which one of the following social facilities is lacking in Tuti town? A
   
   1. school.
   2. hotel
   3. stadium.
   4. health centre.
8. The following are characteristics of a vegetation zone:
   1. Trees have protruding roots. 
   2. Trees are evergreen.
   3. Trees are of medium height.
      The vegetation described above is
      1. rainforest vegetation.
      2. savannah vegetation.
      3. mangrove vegetation.
      4. mediterranean vegetation.
9. Below are descriptions of a system of marriage:
   1. A marriage certificate is issued.
   2. It is conducted by a religious leader. 
   3. It is conducted according to the couple's traditions
   4. A 21 days notice is given.
      Which one of the following combinations about a civil marriage is correct?
      1. i and iv
      2. ii and iii
      3. ii and iv
      4. i and ii
10. Which one of the following titles was given to village heads in the traditional Buganda government?
    1. Bataka
    2.  Miruka
    3. Gombolola
    4. Batongole
11. Three of the following statements about French colonial rule in Africa are true. Which one is not?
    1. The French used indirect rule policy.
    2. African colonies were taken as overseas provinces.
    3. A colony was headed by a lieutenant- General
    4. Africans were encouraged to adopt French ways of life
12. Which one of the following communities was the first to migrate and settle in Southern Africa?
    1. Dutch
    2. Zulu
    3. San
    4. Herero
13. Below are characteristics of a form of livestock farming:
    1. Indigenous breeds of livestock are kept.
    2. It is practised in sparsely populated areas.
    3. Overstock and overgrazing are problems faced
       The method of livestock farming described above is
       1. dairy farming
       2. beef farming
       3. paddocking
       4. pastoral farming

Use the map of Kenya below to answer questions 14 to 17.     

14. Three of the following statements about the town marked T are correct. Which one is not?  It
    
    1. was visited by the early visitors.
    2. has a petroleum refinery.
    3. handles much of Kenya's external trade. 
    4. is Kenya's main industrial town.
15. The main source of the river marked M is 
    1. Ngong hills
    2. Mau ranges
    3. Cherang'ani hills
    4. mount Kenya
16. Natural vegetation in the shaded area marked F consists of
    
    1. dry bushes.
    2. short shrubs.
    3. dense evergreen forests.
    4. scattered grass.
17. The communities that used the route marked S during the migration period were looking for 
    1. fertile areas for farming.
    2. better grazing lands.
    3. goods for trade.
    4. iron for tool making.
18. Which one of the following combinations of European nations had colonies both in East and North Africa?
    
    1. Italy and Germany. 
    2. Spain and France.
    3. Britain and France.
    4. Portugal and British.
19. Which one of the following minerals is correctly matched with the method used to extract it?
           Mineral          Method   
    
    1. Gold              deep shaft
    2. Soda ash       drilling
    3. Petroleum      opencast
    4. Copper           dredging
20. Namuli mountains in Mozambique and Hoboli mountains in Mali were formed whep
    
    1. land between faults was uplifted.
    2. molten lava solidified on the surface.
    3. underneath rocks folded.
    4. soft parts of the earth were eroded.
21. The following are conditions for growing a certain crop:
    
    1. Rainfall of 1000mm and 15 000mm per year.
    2. Cool highland temperatures.
    3. High altitude above 1 800 metres.
       The conditions listed above favour the growing of
       
       1. wheat.
       2. pyrethrum
       3. flowers.
       4. cotton.
22. Which one of the following is a characteristic of equatorial climate?
    
    1. Skies are usually cloudless.
    2. There is a high range of temperatures.
    3. Annual rainfall is less than 1 500mm. 
    4. Temperatures are high throughout the year.
23. Three of the following is a characteristic of indigenous education. Which one is not?
    1. Some skills are taught through observation. 
    2. Proverbs are used to teach moral values.
    3. Learners are given written tests.
    4. Parents teach children good behaviour.
24. Which one of the following was a result of interaction of the Luo and the Abaluhya people in the pre-colonial period? The
    1. Luo learnt crop growing from the Abaluhya.
    2. Abaluhya learned circumcision from the Luo.
    3. The Luo learnt livestock keeping from the Abaluhya.
    4. Abaluhya learned crop growing from the Luo.
25. The main crop grown at Kenana irrigation scheme in Sudan is
    1. cotton
    2. rice
    3. sugarcane
    4. pineapples
26. Which one of the following statements about the political organization of the kingdom of Old Ghana is correct?
    1. Decisions were through general agreement. 
    2. A chief was chosen by the leading priest.
    3. A king was succeeded by his sister's son. 
    4. A chief came from the most senior clan.
       Use the diagram below to answer question 27.   
       
27. Which one of the following statements about the winds marked X is correct? They
    1. are cool with little moisture.
    2. are hot and dry.
    3. cause heavy rainfall on the leeward side. 
    4. raise temperature on the leeward side.
28. Three of the following are duties of a head teacher in a school. Which one is not?
    1. Taking care of school property.
    2. Chairing Board of Management (BOM) meetings
    3. Ensuring proper use of school funds.
    4. Allocating duties to teachers.
29. Which one of the following is a problem facing marine fishing in Africa?
    1. Lack of adequate labour.
    2. Presence of water hyacinth.
    3. Inadequate funds to buy modern fishing equipment.
    4. Long periods in the seas.
30. The French policy of assimilation did not succeed in West Africa mainly because
    1. Africans resisted French rule. 
    2. of funds to assimilate the Africans.
    3. there were no enough jobs for assimilated Africans.
    4. most people in West Africa were Muslims. 
31. The most commonly abused drug by people between 25years and 45 years of age are 
    1. bhang and cocaine.
    2. khat and bhang
    3. alcohol and tobacco 
    4. mandrax and alcohol
32. The Atlas mountains in Morocco and Akwapim hills in Ghana were formed through
    1. erosion of soft rocks.
    2. folding of underneath rocks.
    3. uplifting of land between faults
    4. solidifying of molten lava on the surface. 
33. Nelson Mandela encouraged unity in South Africa when he
    1. appointed different races in the government.
    2. took part in forming the African union. 
    3. formed a political party for black people. 
    4. interacted with white people while in jail. 
34. Most people in Eastern Africa use roads to move from one place to another because 
    1. roads are the most widespread.
    2. most people own vehicles.
    3. road transport is the cheapest.
    4. road transport is the fastest.
35. Which one of the following groups is made up of countries that border Eastern Africa in the south?
    1. Botswana, Mozambique, Angola.
    2. Angola, Namibia, Malawi
    3. Mozambique, Zambia, Malawi
    4. Congo, Botswana, Zimbabwe
36. The British used indirect rule in Northern Nigeria during the colonial period because A.==
    1. the area had able traditional rulers.
    2. the area was sparsely populated.
    3. Africans were ready to collaborate. 
    4. Africans resisted British colonial rule
37. A negative effect on the environment that has been caused by rapid industrial development in South Africa is
    1. growth of slums around industries.
    2. congestion of vehicles in industrial areas.
    3. movement of people to live in towns.
    4. air pollution by smoke from industries.
38. The western parts of Botswana are sparsely populated because the areas
    1. do not have good roads. 
    2. have semi-desert conditions. 
    3. are infested with tsetse flies.
    4. have large swamps.
39. Which one of the following swamps is correctly matched with the country it is found?
           Swamp             Country     
    1. Lorian                Uganda
    2. Sudd                  Tanzania
    3. Okavango          Botswana
    4. Malagarasi         South Sudan
40. When the Lozi people of Botswana collaborated with the British they were led by king
    1. Lewanika
    2. Khama
    3. Lobengula
    4. Mashoeshoe
       Use the diagram below to answer question 41
41. The marine fishing method shown above is
    
    1. trawling method.
    2. long lining method.
    3. net drifting method.
    4. purse seining method.
42. Struggle for independence in Zimbabwe was faced by the problem of
    1. lack of unity among Africans.
    2. refusal by white settlers to negotiate. 
    3. small numbers of educated Africans.
    4. lack of support by neighbouring countries.
43. Which one of the following communities in Africa does not practise pastoral farming? 
    1. Tswana B
    2. Maasai
    3. Baganda 
    4. Fulani
44. Three of the following statements about cultural artefacts are correct. Which one is not? They
    1. are preserved in museums.
    2. describe people's culture.
    3. are exported to earn foreign exchange. 
    4. preserve the traditional way of life of communities.
45. The main economic contribution of the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is that they
    1. protect sources of rivers.
    2. are home to wild animals.
    3. make the landscape beautiful
    4. provide rare indigenous timber for export.
46. A problem that was caused by the construction of the Akosombo dam in Ghana is that
    1. lake Volta has disrupted road transport from east to west.
    2. silt is no longer deposited in the lower course of river Volta.
    3. people have settled on the shores of lake Volta.
    4. people who have settled along river Volta are threatened by flooding.
47. Which one of the following was a political party formed in Ghana before independence?
    1. African National Congress (ANC)
    2. Convention Peoples Party (CPP) 
    3. Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM)
    4. Rhodesian Front Party (RFP) 
48. River Congo carries the largest volume of water in Africa mainly because it
    1. has many tributaries.
    2. rises in highland areas.
    3. flows through areas with high rainfall.
    4. is wide.
49. Which one of the following is an economic right? Right to
    1. marry. 
    2. life
    3. education.
    4. own property.
50. The main objective of forming the East African Community (EAC) in 1967 was to
    1. promote economic co-operation. 
    2. promote the use of Kiswahili.
    3. form similar systems of government.
    4. promote peace among member states
51. Which one of the following is a contribution of a community to the development of a school?
    1. Allocating duties to teachers.
    2. Donating land to expand school buildings.
    3. Preparing the school routine.
    4. Providing a school with funds.
52. Below are characteristics of a type of soil:
    1. It loses water slowly.
    2. It cracks when dry.
    3. It has fine particles.
       The type of soil described above is
       1. sandy soil.
       2. loam soil.
       3. volcanic soil.
       4. clay soil.
53. Three of the following were results of the coming of Arabs to Eastern Africa. Which one was not?
    1. Introduction of Swahili culture.
    2. Abolition of slave trade in Eastern Africa. 
    3. Introduction of stone buildings.
    4. Establishment of towns along the coast.
54. Below are descriptions of a town in Eastern Africa:
    1. It is the main industrial town in the country.
    2. It lies along the Trans African Highway.
    3. It has textile industries.
       The town described above is
       1. Thika.
       2. Arusha
       3. Dodoma.
       4. Jinja.
55. One of the duties of the kings of the Buganda people in the pre-colonial period was to
    1. decide major cases.
    2. lead people to war
    3. prepare medicine from plants.
    4. lead people in long distance trade.
56. In Kenya a person qualifies to vote in a general election only after
    1. acquiring an identity card.
    2. registering as a voter. 
    3. completing school.
    4. getting a job.
57. The head of the county executive is a
    1. governor.
    2. cabinet secretary.
    3. county commissioner.
    4. speaker.
58. Three of the following are benefits of democracy. Which one is not?
    1. Equality before the law.
    2. Freedom to choose.
    3. Expansion of industries.
    4. Right to own property
59. A foreign woman who gets married to a Kenyan citizen can become a citizen by
    1. marriage.
    2. Birth
    3. application.
    4. registration.
60. The term writs in the National Assembly means
    1. instructions that declare all seats vacant.
    2. records of parliamentary discussions.
    3. laws that have been passed.
    4. bills that are yet to be discussed.

PART II
SECTION A
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 

61. According to the story of creation in Genesis 1, human beings were created to
    1. be suitable companions.
    2. care for God's creation.
    3. multiply and fill the earth.
    4. care for the garden of Eden
62. God punished human beings during the time of Noah because of
    
    1. wickedness.
    2. dishonesty.
    3. pride.
    4. intolerance.
63. God ordered Abraham to get circumcised in order to
    
    1. make a covenant with him.
    2. bless all the nations.
    3. identify Abraham's descendants.
    4. change his name.
64. God commanded Moses to take off his sandals when he was
    
    1. taking care of Jethro's sheep.
    2. crossing the Red sea.
    3. standing before the covenant box.
    4. speaking to the king of Egypt
65. The main value that the Israelites lacked as they wandered during the Exodus was
    1. courage. 
    2. respect
    3. obedience.
    4. faith.
66. The person who took over the leadership of the death of Moses was
    1. Joshua
    2. Aaron
    3. Samuel.
    4. Gideon.
67. God rejected Saul as the king of Israel because he
    1. tried to kill David.
    2. had taken Naboth's vineyard.
    3. had disobeted God.
    4. had taken the wife of Uriah.
68. Which one of the following was done by Solomon when he was the king of Israel? He
    1. made Jerusalem the centre of worship. 
    2. made Jerusalem the capital city
    3. built a temple in Jerusalem.
    4. brought the covenant box to Jerusalem.
69. Which one of the following prophets prophesied a drought in Israel?
    1. Samuel. 
    2. Elijah. 
    3. Nathan.
    4. Elisha.
70. The good news brought to Mary by Angel Gabriel was that
    1. she would be married by Joseph.
    2. there would be a census in Israel.
    3. her relative Elizabeth was pregnant.
    4. she would have a son.
71. The angel that appeared to the shepherds at night told them that
    1. Herod wanted to kill baby Jesus.
    2. Jesus had been born in Bethlehem.
    3. some wisemen had visited baby Jesus.
    4. they should visit baby Jesus.
72. The main message from the sermon on the mount teaches Christians to
    1. help the needy.
    2. preach the word of God.
    3. respect their leaders.
    4. live holy lives.
73. The miracle that Jesus performed in the village of Bethany is when He
    1. raised Lazarus.
    2. raised a widow's son.
    3. raised Jairus' daughter.
    4. healed blind Bartimaeus.
74. Which one of the following events took place during the transfiguration of Jesus?
    1. The Holy Spirit came in the form of a dove.
    2. Darkness covered the earth.
    3. Jesus' clothes changed to dazzling white.
    4. An angel came down and comforted Jesus. 
75. The teaching of Jesus about carrying the cross teaches Christians that they should
    1. acquire earthly possessions.
    2. be ready to suffer for Christ. 
    3. live in harmony with others.
    4. help those burdened with heavy luggage.
76. Judas Iscariot agreed to betray Jesus because he
    1. did not love Jesus.
    2. came from a different area. 
    3. was a friend of the High priest.
    4. had been offered money.
77. Which one of the following actions of Jesus made the disciples believe that He was the risen Christ? He
    1. showed them His scars.
    2. walked on water.
    3. preached to them.
    4. ate with them.
78. On the day of Pentecost, the Jews accused the disciples of
    1. speaking in languages they could not understand.
    2. mixing with sinners.
    3. eating using unwashed hands. 
    4. being drunk
79. The disciple chose twelve deacons whose work was to
    1. distribute to the widows.
    2. preach to the Gentiles.
    3. protect them.
    4. provide funds to them
80. Which one of the following books of the New Testament describes the activities of the early believers?
    1. Ephesians
    2. Acts
    3. Romans
    4. John
81. Which one of the following is a gift of the Holy Spirit?
    1. Peace
    2. Joy
    3. Faithfulness
    4. Wisdom
82. Which one of the following beliefs about creation in traditional African communities is correct? Human beings were
    1. the last to be created.
    2. created in God's image.
    3. created by God.
    4. put in the garden of Eden.
83. People in traditional African communities offer sacrifices in sacred places known as
    1. altars
    2. shrines
    3. offertories 
    4. tithes
84. Ancestors in traditional African communities are appeased through
    1. offering sacrifices to them.
    2. composing songs about them.
    3. visiting their graves.
    4. naming children after them.
85. Which one of the following is an immoral act in traditional African communities?
    1. Dancing
    2. Singing
    3. Incest
    4. Praying
86. The purpose of fasting in Christianity is to
    1. strengthen their faith.
    2. spare food to give the poor.
    3. minimize wastage.
    4. get recognition.
87. The work of the laity in the church is to 
    1. train the clergy.
    2. assist in activities related to the church. 
    3. preach the word of God.
    4. baptize new converts.
88. It is a Christian duty to help poor and orphaned children througH
    1. establishing schools for them.
    2. giving them money.
    3. looking for their relatives.
    4. arresting those who loiter in towns.
89. Priscilla who is your deskmate tells you that she wants to drop out of school because of her poor performance. The best advice to give her is to tell her to
    1. transfer to another school. 
    2. put effort in school work. 
    3. get married.
    4. look for a job.
90. Thika school for the blind was started by the
    1. Seventh Day Adventist church
    2. Catholic church.
    3. Salvation Army church.
    4. Methodist church.

SECTION B:

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. The opening chapter of the holy Qur'an is made of seven often read ayahs referred to as
    1. Qiyamah lail
    2. Ramii jamarat
    3. Sabal mathaniy
    4. Jaariyah
62. "And sent against them birds in flocks" This is an ayah from chapter
    
    1. Quraysh
    2. Fiyl
    3. Lahab
    4. Kafirun
63. Which of the following is the second scandal mentioned in surah Humaza?
    
    1. Backbiter
    2. Slanderer
    3. Wealth amaser
    4. Defrauder
64. Why is surah Asr very important in Islam? It
    
    1. encourages good time usage.
    2. reminds us of the last earthquake.
    3. talks of monotheism
    4. mentions about scandals in life.
65. Which surah discourages Muslims against unhealthy rivalry in life?
    
    1. Humaza
    2. Takathur
    3. Zilzala
    4. Kafirun
66. Why should Muslims read surah Al Tiyn? To
    
    1. know about monotheism.
    2. acknowledge our creation.
    3. avoid laziness.
    4. ask for forgiveness.
67. Who among the following prophets was crucified?
    
    1. Ayub (as)
    2. Isa (as)
    3. Harun (as)
    4. Sulaiman
68. Which among the following acts makes one to be loved by others?
    1. Keeping off worldly affairs.
    2. Fasting properly.
    3. Visiting the people.
    4. Avoiding their affairs.
69. What should one avoid during judgement execution?
    1. Biasness.
    2. Justice.
    3. Careful listening.
    4. Asking Allah for guidance.
70. What should you do if you see a pig drowning?
    1. Ask Allah for help.
    2. Call others.
    3. Bring policemen. 
    4. Save the pig.
71. In Islam, neighbourhood goes up to the _____________________ house in radius.
    1. 40th
    2. 114th
    3. 99th
    4. 22nd
72. What will Allah do to you if you, without being forced, spend on others?
    1. You will be rich.
    2. You will lose everything. 
    3. You will become popular
    4. Allah will spend on you.
73. Which of the following is optional to be washed during wudhu?
    1. Nostrils
    2. Face
    3. Arms
    4. Legs
74. What is the nisab for the bufalloes on the lowest side?
    1. 10
    2. 5
    3. 30
    4. 40
75. Why did prophet Muhammad observe optional fasting on Mondays?
    1. He was born on Monday. 
    2. Allah receives our deeds. 
    3. Qiyama will take place.
    4. No one knows.
76. One of the following did not happen in Makkah. Which one?
    1. Open mission of prophet Muhammad (SAW)
    2. Gushing out of the spring of Zamzam. 
    3. Building of Alkaaba.
    4. Building of Masjid Nabawy.
77. Which value is learnt from performing of Hajj?
    1. Punctuality
    2. Sacrifice.
    3. Empathy.
    4. Generosity.
78. Who among the following martyred Hamza, prophet Muhammad's (SAW) uncle?
    1. Abu Lulu
    2. Wahshy
    3. Hindu
    4. Abu Sufyan
79. Which of the following was the second book to be revealed?
    1. Zabur
    2. Injil
    3. Quran
    4. Taurat
80. Canaan, prophet Nuh's (as) son
    1. followed his father's teaching.
    2. brought food from heaven.
    3. disobeyed his father.
    4. preached secretly
81. Which of the following mentions Allah to be the all knowing?
    1. Alrazaq
    2. Al Ghaffar
    3. Al Aleem
    4. Al Muswawir
82. Who accompanied the prophet (SAW) during the second pledge of Aqabah?
    1. Hamza
    2. Abu Lahab
    3. Abu Talib
    4. Abbas
83. How many Muslims accompanied the prophet during the conquest of Makkah?
    1. 313
    2. 3 000
    3. 114 000
    4. 1400
84. How many children did prophet Muhammad have in total?
    1. 10
    2. 7
    3. 8
    4. 4
85. What should be done by a Muslim before relying on Allah?
    1. Fast for 30 days.
    2. Go for hajj.
    3. Play your part.
    4. Wait especially at night.
86. Where was nabii Ibrahim supposed to slaughter his son Ismail(a.s)?
    1. Mina
    2. Arafat
    3. Hira
    4. Musdalifa
87. Your umrah will not be complete if you miss out on
    1. ramii jamarat
    2. arafat
    3. ihram
    4. zamzam
88. Which of the following facilitated the building of the prophet's (SAW) mosque? 
    1. Harambee spirit.
    2. Al jinn
    3. Miracles.
    4. Smuggling of building materials.
89. Who wanted to kill nabii Isa (as)?
    1. The chinese
    2. The Romans
    3. The Medyanites.
    4. Angels
90. What is mihrab?
    1. The pulpit.
    2. The minaret.
    3. Front part of the mosque.
    4. The ablution area.

MARKING SCHEME

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

C.R.E

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

I.R.E

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

Questions

Use the map of Tira area to answer questions 1-7.

1. The direction of Eloe market from the hills is;
   
   1. North West
   2. South West
   3. North East
   4. South East
2. The main source of water for domestic use in Tita area is
   1. from the hills
   2. rain water
   3. from the swamp
   4. from the lake
3. The reason why the road around the forest is winding is: 
   1. to avoid disrupting the flow of the river
   2. that the area is hilly 
   3. to shorten the distance
   4. to create space for tea growing
4. Worshippers in Tita area are likely to attend religion services on;
   1. Sunday
   2. Friday
   3. Thursday
   4. Saturday
5. The following economic activities are practised in
   Tita area except:
   1. lumbering
   2. mining
   3. farming
   4. tourism
6. The settlement scheme in South Western part of Tita can be described as;
   1. sparsely populated
   2. densely populated
   3. clustered
   4.  linear
7. Which one of the following is the MAIN economic importance of the game reserve in Tita Area? 
   1. It keeps endangered animal species
   2. It attracts tourists
   3. It has led to improvement of infrastructure
   4. It has led to development of agricultural activities
8. Which one of the following groups consists of the Highland Nilotes of Eastern Africa? 
   1. Sebei, Kipsigis, Marakwet
   2. Nandi, Elgeyo, Alur
   3. Iteso, Shilluk, Pokot
   4. Acholi, Waarusha, Tugen
9. Which one of the following statements is NOT true about the rotation of the earth?
   1. The earth rotates in an anticlockwise direction from West to East
   2. Rotation of the earth causes day and night
   3. It takes the earth 24 hours to complete one rotation.
   4. The earth's rotation causes different seasons
10. Below is a description of the conditions required or the growth of a certain crop in Africa;
    1. high temperatures of between 20°C -28°C
    2. deep well-drained fertile soils
    3. a warm dry period before harvesting 
    4. hot and wet climate
       The above are conditions that are suitable for the growth of;
       1. coffee
       2. tea
       3. cloves
       4.  bananas
11. Who among the following early visitors not a trader?
    1. Carl Peters
    2. Seyyid Said
    3. John Speke
    4. William Mackinnon
12. The following are some African traditional leaders:
    
    1. Nabongo Mumia
    2. Oloibon Lenana
    3. Karuri wa Gakure
    4. Lewanika of the Lozi
       Which one of the following is a similarity among the above leaders?
       1. They opposed colonial rule in their territories
       2. They led an armed resistance against British colonial rule 
       3. They took the British colonialists as their good friends
       4. They fled from their territories when the British arrived
13. All the following are ways in which members with special needs in the society can be treated equally as members of the society except;
    1. providing equal opportunities for them
    2. building positive attitudes about them
    3. preventing them from mixing with other people in public
    4. creating a friendly environment for them
14. According to the constitution, a foreign lady married to a Kenyan man may become a Kenyan citizen if she; 
    1. applies for Kenyan citizenship
    2. obeys the laws of the land
    3. takes good care of her family
    4. lives in Kenya for more than ten years
15. Below are four communities found in Eastern Africa;
    
    1. Baganda
    2. Wanyamwezi
    3. Abagusii
    4.  Agikuyu
       Which one of the following statements is pot true about the communities listed above?
       1. They migrated in search of fertile land for cultivation
       2. They belong to the same language group
       3. They used the same route during their migration  to Eastern Africa
       4. They migrated to Eastern Africa from a common origin
16. Which one of the following mountains was formed as a result of faulting?
    1. Ruwenzori mountains
    2. Mount Meru
    3. Atlas mountains
    4. Cameroon mountains
17. Which one of tho following prominent African leaders was not part of the founders of the OAU
    
    1. Haille Selassie
    2. Julius Nyerere
    3. Kwame Nkrumah
    4. Jomo Kenyatta
18. The diagram below shows the formation of a lake. Which one of the following lakes was formed through the process shown below?
    
    
    1. Lake Teleki
    2. Lake Jipe
    3. Lake Kyoga 
    4. Lake Tana
19. Which one of the following pairs of countries were colonised by Germany during the scramble for Africa?
    1. Algeria and Tunisia 
    2. Mozambique and Malawi
    3. Cameroon and Zimbabwe
    4. Tanganyika and Cameroon
20. Which one of the following is a manufacturing industry?
    1. Milk factory in Naivasha
    2. The fruit canning industry in Thika
    3. The sugarcane milling in Mumias
    4. The cement factory at Bamburi
21. Which one of the following groups consists of fresh water lakes in Kenya?
    1. Nakuru, Magadi
    2. Turkana, Baringo
    3. Naivasha, Nakuru
    4. Elementaita, Naivasha
22. Which one of the following is the BEST way of controlling gulley erosion?
    1. Planting trees
    2. Digging terraces
    3. Constructing gabions
    4. Applying mulches
23. Which one of the following is the MAIN line of longitude?
    1. The Arctic circle
    2. The Greenwich Meridian
    3. The Tropic of Cancer
    4. The Tropic of Capricorn
24. Traditional cultural artefacts are preserved in the museums mainly to;
    1. earn foreign exchange
    2. encourage trade
    3. create jobs in the country
    4. help us to learn how people lived in the past
25. Below are statements describing the vegetation of a certain climatic region,
    1. plants have deep roots 
    2. plants have thick and wary barks
    3. plants have needle-like leaves
       The vegetation described above is found in the;
       1. desert climate
       2. equitorial climate
       3. tropical climate
       4. mediterranean climate
26. During the pre-colonial period, the Ameru were ruled by, 
    1. a council of elders 
    2. a king
    3. a chief
    4. an emperor
27. Which one of the following is an economic reason for the scramble for and partition of Africa?
    1. To spread Christianity
    2. Search for market for European industrial goods
    3. As a show of power
    4. To settle surplus population
28. The problem of road accidents in Kenya can best be solved by;
    1. jailing traffic offenders for life
    2. cancelling driving licences for careless motorists
    3. educating road users on how to use the roads wisely
    4. coming up with very strict traffic laws
29. Who were the Wanyampahala in the Wanyamwezi chiefdom?
    1. The council of elders
    2. The chiefs
    3. The priests
    4. The mercenary soldiers
30. Which one of the following countries is NOT a member of SADC?
    1. Lesotho
    2. Congo
    3. Namibia
    4. Angola
31. Below is a description of a town in Eastern Africa;
    1. it is the headquarter of a continental organization
    2. it was founded and named by one leader as the new flower 
    3. it is the capital city of a country 
    4. it is located in the central part of the country
       The town described above is likely to be;
       1. Addis Ababa
       2. Dodoma
       3. Dar-es-Salaam
       4. Arusha

Use the map below to answer questions 32 to 33.

32. The Island country marked F is most likely to be;
    1. Comoros
    2. Madagascar
    3. Mauritius
    4. Cape Verde
33. Which one of the following statements is NOT correct about the ocean current marked E?
    1. It is a cold current
    2. It originates from the South pole 
    3. It has influenced the Namib desert
    4. It causes heavy rainfall to the West African countries
34. The tributary marked G is known as;
    1. Blue Nile
    2. Albara
    3. White Nile
    4. River Tana
35. The climate experienced in the shaded region marriage marked H is;
    1. mediterrancan
    2. mountan climate
    3. temperate cliniate
    4. equitorial climate
36. The most developed means of transport in Africa is;
    1. air transport
    2. railway transport
    3. water transport 
    4. road transport
37. The Bantus who migrated into South Africa and later fled to Eastern and Central African respectively were;
    1. Ndebelo and Ngoni
    2. Ngoni and Ndebele 
    3. Zulus and Venda
    4. Venda and Zulu
38. All the following are examples of lowland forests in Kenya except;
    1. Arabuko-Sokoke forests
    2. Mangrove forests
    3. Shimba hills
    4. Mau ranges
39. Which one of the following has not led to the rapid industrial development of South Africa?
    1. Availability of variety of raw materials
    2. Availability of cheap labour
    3. Availability of sources of energy
    4. Availability of crude oil
40. Which of the following statements describes direct democracy?
    1. Citizens must agree with what the government decides
    2. All citizens are involved in making decisions
    3. Citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them
    4. All decisions are made by the head of the state
41. One of the results of the interaction between the Agikuyu and the Maasai during the pre-colonial period is that;
    1. the Agikuyu learnt the skills of crop farming from
    2. the Agikuyu intermarried with the Maasai
    3. Maasai borrowed the art of circumcision from
    4. the Maasai learnt the practise of cattle keeping
42. Laibon Lenana collaborated with the British because he wanted;
    1. to acquire better breeds of cattle
    2. to be trained as a soldier
    3. to get support against his enemies
    4. his people to get Western education
43. Who among the following members of the school management ensures that money is used properly?
    1. The sponsor
    2. The treasurer
    3. The chairman
    4. The headteacher
44. Which of the following types of marriages allows a  man to marry up to four wives? 
    1. Islamic marriage
    2. Hindu marriage 
    3. Christian marriage
    4. Traditional
45. Which one of the following types of industries has  existed in Kenya since the pre-colonial period? 
    1. Paper making
    2. leather making 
    3.  Fruit canning
    4. Cotton winning
46. The green colour in the National Flag of Kenya  represents the; 
    1. peace enjoyed by the citizens
    2. rich agricultural land 
    3. beauty of the forest
    4. love for the country
47. Which one of the following was a characteristic of  African education? 
    1. Songs were used as a method of teaching
    2. Children were allowed to choose what to learn
    3. Children started learning after initiation
    4. Parents avoided teaching their own children
48. Which of the following activities is likely to weaken national unity in Kenya? 
    1. Amending the constitution 
    2. Employing relatives 
    3. Using a national language 
    4. Pardoning reformed prisoners
49. Which of the following is a qualification for a person who wishes to be elected as a member of the  National Assembly in Kenya? One must;
    1. be a civil servant 
    2.  be a Kenyan by birth 
    3. be over 35 years of age
    4. be registered as a voter
50. Jane, a standard 8 pupil was punished by her class teacher for arguing against some schools rules. Which one of the following fundamental freedoms was Jane denied? 
    1. Freedom of expression the Maasai
    2. Freedom of association
    3. Freedom of assembly
    4. Freedom of worship the Agikuyu
51. Which one of the following is the main reason as to  why Kariba dam was built? from the Agikuyu
    1. To generate hydro-electric power 
    2. To control floods on R. Lambezi 
    3. To create a lake for fishing
    4. To provide water for irrigation
52. Which one of the following groups of communities lives in West Africa?
    1. Ankole, Nuer, Banyoro 
    2. Zulu, Xhosa, Nyori
    3. Hausa, Soninke, Ashanti 
    4.  Amhara, Bemba, Berbers
53. Which one of the following statements is true about assimilation used by French in Senegal?
    1. Africans refused to vote in general elections
    2. Africans became citizens of France 
    3. The French were made to learn African language
    4. The French appointed Africans to rule Senegal

Study the diagram below and use it to answer question 54

54. The diagram above illustrates the formation of;
    1. relief rainfall
    2. a land breeze
    3. a sea breeze
    4. convectional rainfall
55. Which of the following pairs of lakes indicates fresh water lakes only?
    1. L. Magadi and L. Tanganyika
    2. L. Kyoga and L. Victoria
    3. L. Bogoria and L. Nakuru
    4. L. Naivasha and L. Elementatita
56. The road sign below tells the motorists;
    
    
    1. to give way 
    2. there is no way 
    3. the road is closed
    4. they cannot enter
57. The political party that led Ghana to independence in 1957 was;
    1. Convention People's Party
    2. Muslims Liberation Party 
    3. Northern Front Movement Party
    4. United Gold Coast Convection
58. Which one of the following African countries did NOT use armed struggle during their fight for independence?
    1. Mozambique
    2. Zimbabwe
    3. Kenya
    4. Ghana
59. Who is the most senior officer in the judiciary?
    1. President
    2. Chairman
    3. Attorney General
    4. Chief Justice
60. The major reason why people moved from one place to another in the past was;
    1. spirit of adventure
    2. diseases and pests
    3. war and raids
    4. search for pasture

PART II CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATIS

61. Which one of the following was create on day of creation?
    1. Firmament
    2. Vegetation
    3. Birds
    4. Wild animals
62. Who among the following people was not a son of Noah?
    1. Ham
    2. Seth
    3. Shem
    4. Japheth
63. Moses' father-in-law lived in the land of;
    
    1. Canaan
    2. Haran
    3. Egypt
    4. Midian
64. The main reason why the Isrealites celebrated the
    Passover in Egypt was to remember;
    1. the day they crossed the Red Sea
    2. the death of the Egyptians first borns
    3. their journey in the wilderness
    4.  their deliverance from slavery
65. Which one of the following commandments teaches about respect for other people's property?
    1. Do not steal
    2. Do not accuse anyone falsely
    3. Do not commit adultery
    4. Do not commit murder
66. King David broke all the following commandments except;
    1. do not commit murder
    2. do not commit adultery
    3. do not covet
    4. do not worship other god
67. The son of the Shunamite woman was brought back to life by;
    1. Elijah
    2. Elisha
    3. Peter
    4. Jesus
68. The prophet of God who was thrown into the den of lions also;
    1. was stoned to death
    2. ate wild honey and locusts
    3. prophesied that Jesus would be born in Israel
    4. read and interpreted the written script on the wall
69. The prophet who ate scrolls and confessed that it was as sweet as honey was;
    
    1. Daniel
    2. Ezekiel
    3. Isaiah
    4. Jeremiah
70. When Jesus was born, the first people to visit Him were;
    1. the shepherds
    2. the wise men
    3. Annah and Simeon
    4. the soldiers
71. How did John the Baptist prepare the way for the long awaited Messiah?
    1. Preaching to the people to change their ways of life
    2. By constructing clear roads
    3. By baptizing Jesus Christ
    4. By dying for the sake of Jesus Christ
72. "... This is my own dear son with whom I am pleased with, listen to Him." These words were said during;
    1. thc crucifixion of Jesus
    2. the temptations of Jesus
    3. transfiguration of Jesus
    4. the baptism of Jesus
73. "......courage my son! Your sins are forgiven." (Matthew 9:2) Jesus said these words when He;
    1. forgave the repentant thief
    2. resurrected Lazarus
    3. healed the man possessed with demons
    4. healed the paralysed man
74. The following books of the Bible are classified as  prophetic books except;
    1. Nehemiah
    2. Daniel
    3. John
    4. Revelation
75. When Jesus went to the Garden of Gethsemane pray, He was accompanied by;
    1. Peter, Philip and Thomas
    2. James, Peter and John
    3. John, peter and Andrew 
    4. James, Matthew and peter
76. "......... take and eat it.” He said, "this is my body.” (Matthew 26:26). Jesus said these words when He;
    1. multiplied fish and bread
    2. shared a meal with His disciples in
    3. changed water into wine
    4. fed the five thousand men
77. Who among the following offered to bury the body  of Jesus after His death?
    1. Simon of Cyrene
    2. Mary Magdalene 
    3. Nicodemus
    4. Joseph of Arimathea
78. The main reason why Stephen the leader of the deacons faced his death was because he;
    1. did not pay taxes
    2. healed on the Sabbath
    3. refused to deny Jesus
    4. baptised the Gentiles
79. The book that outlines the activities of the apostles
    1. Luke
    2. John
    3. Matthew
    4. Acts
80. Which one of the following beliefs about God is found in both traditional beliefs and Christianity?
    1. God has a son
    2. God is three in one
    3. God is the creator
    4. God will send his son on earth
81. The two early believers who lied to the Holy Spirit and died were;
    1. Anania and Saphira
    2. Stephen and Paul
    3. Aquila and Priscilla
    4. Judas and Nicodemus
82. The work of priests in Traditional African Society was
    1. make herbal medicine
    2. read the scriptures
    3. offer sacrifices
    4. declare war against enemies
83. Which one of the following is a rite of passage in Traditional African Society?
    1. Baptism
    2. Confirmation
    3. Wedding
    4. Death
84. The main value taught to children in African Traditional Societies was; 
    1. obedience
    2. responsibility
    3. honesty
    4. humility
85. The following are effects of bad relationships in the family except
    1. living a pleasant life
    2. family breakages 
    3. drug abuse
    4. disrespect among the members 
86. Christians can use their leisure time best by;
    1. practising in the choir
    2. visiting and helping the needy
    3. preaching the gospel,
    4. building their houses
87. In African Traditional Societies, people worshipped their God in;
    1. churches
    2. caves
    3. mountains
    4. shrines
88. Njeri has been hiding during CRE lessons because she hates the CRE teacher. The best advice you can give to her is to;
    1. tell her to transfer to another school
    2. continue hiding until the teacher transfers
    3. tell her the advantages of forgiveness and attending classes
    4. continue with the habit because it is her own choice
89. Your deskmate, Anita, has dropped from school because she wants to work in her father's shop. How best can you help her?
    1. Ask her to give you her books
    2. Report her to the chief of the area
    3. Tell her to be giving you money
    4. Tell her the advantages of completing education
90. Shirleen, a std 7 girl, has been given some work by her mother to do after completing her homework. She is not happy because she wanted to go and play with her friend. What is the best action you can take as a Christian?
    1. Ask her to tell her mother that she wants to go and play
    2. Assist her in the work given 
    3. Tell her to continue with her plans and leave the  work
    4. Tell her to be obedient to her mother

Marking Scheme

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