Study the map of Getionko area above and answer questions 1-7.

1. The land in the area covered by the map rises from ____________________________
   1. North West to South East
   2. East to West
   3. West to East
   4. South East to North West
2. What is the area of the irrigation scheme shown in the map?
   1. 20km²
   2. 24km²
   3. 22.5km²
   4. 24.5km²
3. The area around Keore hill is thinly populated because __________________
   1. It is inhabited by pastoralists
   2. has steep slopes
   3. it has poor transport network
   4. nature of climate
4. According to the information given in the map. Nuru town serves as______________________________
   1. An industrial town
   2. Mining centre
   3. Transport and communication centre
   4. An administrative centre
5. What evidence shows the area receives little rainfall?
   1. The area is hot and dry.
   2. Absence of borehole.
   3. The type of vegetation that grows
   4. The area covered is in the highlands
6. Which one of the following combination of economic activities is practised in Getionko area?
   1. Crop growing, transportation and cattle keeping
   2. lumbering, crop growing and cattle keeping
   3. processing of raw materials, mining and trading
   4. Trading, transportation and lumbering
7. Who among the following is elected to represent people on the county assembly in the above area?
   1. Governor
   2. President
   3. country representative
   4. Senator
8. Which one of the following groups consists of the Bantu of Tanzania?
   1. Taita, Abagusii, Fipa, Sukuma
   2. Yao, Batoro, Abagusii, Chagga
   3. Makua, Ha, Gogo, Ngoni
   4. Ankore, Zaramo, Baganda, Waishabaa
9.  The greatest benefit of democracy is the _____________________
   1. protection of culture
   2. protection of human right 
   3. protection wildlife
   4. protection of environment
10. In the current government of Kenya, the cabinet secretaries are appointed by the president and approved by.________________
    1. council of governors
    2. the senators
    3. county assemblies
    4. the national assembly
11. The Nyayo philosophy was against all the following except ____________________
    1. Nepotism
    2. Corruption
    3. Patriotism
    4. Tribalism
12. Which one of the following symbols is NOT likely to be used to show population distribution of an area?
    
13. The following are function of a town in Kenya.
    1. Tourist attraction
    2. Industrial centre
    3. Administrative centre
    4. Defence centre
       Which of the following town is odd one out?
       1. Nairobi
       2. Mombasa
       3. Nakuru
       4. Kisumu
14. Which of the following is the main factor that made the Europeans require raw materials for their industries from Africa?
    1. Lack of market in Africa
    2. Increased market in Europe
    3. Industrial growth in Europe 
    4. high cost of raw material in Europe

Study the map below and answer questions 15-17.

15. The main economic activity of the people who followed the route marked 2 was __________________
    1. trading
    2. hunting
    3. pastoralism
    4. cultivation
16. Which among the following regions A, B, C, D, would you expect to find pastoralists?
    1. Region C
    2. Region B
    3. Region D
    4. Region A
17. The major town marked Q is likely to be _____________________
    1. Kisumu
    2. Eldoret
    3. Nairobi
    4. Thika
18. Which one of the following factors influences population growth negatively?
    1. Polygamy
    2. Preference of certain sex
    3. Famine
    4. Naming of relatives
19. Which of the following is the main reason for establishing settlement schemes in Kenya?
    1. To increase food production
    2. To encourage people to practise farming
    3. To settle the landless people
    4. To enable Africans own land
20. One of the following is not an element of the Kenyan constitution. Which one?
    1. Participation of individuals in nation building
    2. Leadership and integrity
    3. Representation of people
    4. Devolved government
21. One day Kamau passed near Getare school gate and came across the following words. "BACKWARD NEVER FORWARD EVER". These words indicated the _____________________________
    1. school philosophy
    2. school routine
    3. school loyalty pledge
    4. school motto
22. Which type of fishing is suitable in shallow sea fishing?
    1. Drifting
    2. Trawling
    3. Purse seining
    4. Lining
23. Which problem is Germany likely to face if it continues experiencing low population growth?
    1. Shortage of labour supply
    2. Low standards of living
    3. High dependancy
    4. High crime rate
24. Which of the following is not a function of clans in the traditional African communities?
    1. Clan elders determined when rites like initiation would be done.
    2. Clan elders ordered isolation of some members when the population become unbearable.
    3. Clan elders determined which clans their people could marry.
    4. Some clans performed special functions that were uniquely theirs.
25. Which of the following factors enables horticulture farmers in the Nertherlands to grow their crops throughout the year? 
    1. Grow their crops intensively
    2. They grow their crops in greenhouses 
    3. They grow their crops on reclaimed land 
    4. They sell their crops through co-operatives 
26. Three of the following are roles of citizens in the electoral process except __________________________
    1. electing responsible leaders
    2. ensuring that leaders do not misuse their powers
    3. participating in elections once they attain the age of 18 years
    4. promoting free and unfair election

The illustration below shows the structure of the county government. Use it to answer question 27-28,

27. The part lebelled X reptresents
    
    1. County senate
    2. County ward committee 
    3. County assembly
    4. County governor office
28. Which one of the following is not true of members making up the part labelled X?
    1. Some are elected to represent wards 
    2. They are appointed by the governor 
    3. Include representatives of people with disabilities
    4. Include representatives of the youth and women

Study the map below and answer questions 29 and 30.

29. Four class 8 pupils were discussing about the map and the following is what each said.
    

    Makori	The two mountains marked xxx are fold mountains.
    James	The Island marked A are the Synchelles.
    Mueni	The river marked C has a delta.
    Paul	The desert marked B is Sahara.

    Which two pupils were correct?
    1. Paul and Muen
    2. Makori and Paul
    3. Jane and Paul
    4. Makori and Muen
30. The water bodies numbered 1, 2 and 3 respectively are ___________________________________
    1. Atlantic ocean, Indian ocean, mediteranean sea
    2. Indian ocean, Atlantic ocean, Mediterranean sea
    3. Mediterranean sea, Indian ocean, Atlantic ocean
    4. Atlantic ocean, mediterranean sea, Indian ocean
31. Three of the following are conditions of clove growing which one is not?
    1. Black cotton soils which do not drain easily
    2. High rainfall ranging from 1500 to 2000mm
    3. High level of humidity
    4. Light sandy soils which are easily drained
32. Which one of the following methods of mining is not commonly used in Kenya?
    1. Drilling
    2. Dredging
    3. Open cast
    4. scooping
33. Which one of the following was not a treatment given to Africans by the British?
    1. They were paid low wages.
    2. They were forced to live in reserves. 
    3. They were forced to carry an identity card.
    4. They were forced to live in estates.
34. Which one of the following is the main problem facing settlement schemes in Kenya?
    1. Inadequate land for food crops 
    2. Increased land fragmentation 
    3. Increased soil erosion
    4. Poorly maintained infrastructure
35. The main reason why ECOWAS was established was to
    1. set up new industries
    2. fight for independence in the region
    3. increase volume of trade among member states
    4. develop a common currency
36. The main difference between Khoikhoi and San is __________________________
    1. their political organization
    2. their language
    3. their physical appearance
    4. the area they occupy
37.  
    1. It recommends the creation of new constituencies.
    2. It prepares and distributes materials needed for elections.
    3. It sets dates for by-elections. 
    4. It ensures that elections are conducted in a free and fair manner.
    5. It gives guidelines on the amount of money to be spent by political parties during elections.
       The above are functions of a certain commission in Kenya. The commission is _____________________
       1. Teachers service commission
       2. Salaries and renumeration commission
       3. Land demacation commission
       4. Indepedent Electoral and boundaries commission
38. Which of the following is not a social activity in map reading and interpretation? 
    1. Human settlement
    2. Tourism
    3. Population density
    4. Population distribution
39. One of the negative effects of plains on human activities is that, ____________________________
    1. they are barriers to communication
    2. all of them are infested with insects that transmit diseases
    3. they encourage irrigation farming
    4. they get flooded during rainy season 
40. Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of white settler farming?
    1. It involved growing of cash crops. 
    2. It was capital intensive.
    3. Used simple farm tools in its operation.
    4. It was practised on large scale.
41. Three of the following groups are involved in the management of a school. Which one is not?
    1. Kenya National Union of Teachers
    2. Parents Teachers Association
    3. School Management Committee 
    4. Ministry of Education
42. The main reason for establishing game sancturies in Kenya is ____________________________
    1. to generate income for the government
    2. to make it easier for tourist to view animals
    3. to make it easier to carry out animal studies
    4. to enhance threatened species to multiply
43. Which of the following Eastern Africa countries has no Coastline along the Red sea?
    1. Eritrea
    2. Ethiopia
    3. Djibouti
    4. Sudan
44. The Imperial British East Africa Company was headed by _________________________
    1. Dr. Livingstone
    2. Fredrick Lugard
    3. Sir William Mackinnon
    4. Karl Peters
45. Which one of the following is not a problem associated with mining in Africa?
    1. Minerals are found in small quantities which are uneconomical to mine.
    2. Minerals are found in remote areas where there is no transport.
    3. Africa has very small percentage of mineral deposits.
    4. Heavy rains make mining impossible.
46. Which of the following is the main challange facing tourism in Kenya?
    1. Political instability
    2. high taxes imposed on the industry
    3. Inadequate publicity
    4. Insecurity due to terrorist threats
47.  
    1. Many people live in industrialized towns. 
    2. Population growth rate is low.
    3. Population density is high.
    4. Birth rate and death rate are low.
       The above characteristics explain the population structure of
       1. Kenya
       2. Germany
       3. India
       4. Nigeria
48. Which of the following is the main contribution of horticulture farming to the economy of Kenya?
    1. Creation of employment opportunities 
    2. Promotion of National unity
    3. Earning foreign exchange
    4. Source of raw materials for locally based industries
49. Which of the following factors does not undermine national unity?
    1. Equal distribution of resources 
    2. Political differences
    3. Tribalism
    4. Nepotism
50. Which of the following is the main cause of road accident in Kenya?
    1. Poor roads
    2. Overspeeding
    3. Careless road users
    4. Overloading

Study the diagram below to answer questions 51 and 52

51. The above diagram shows the formation of ________________________________________
    1. volcanic mountains
    2. plateau
    3. plains
    4. rift valley
52. An example of the above relief feature is
    1. Yatta plateau
    2. inselberg
    3. Congo basin
    4. Mt. Suswa
53. What was the effect of introducing Western technology in the traditional Kenyan society?
    1. Many craftmen went out of work.
    2. It helped craftmen in promoting their work. 
    3. Goods became more scarce in markets than before.
    4. Goods became more expensive than before.
54. All the following were prominent leaders in traditional Kenyan societies except?
    1. Jomo Kenyatta
    2. Masaku
    3. Sakawa
    4. Koitalel Arap Samoei 
55. Eastern Africa lies between longitudes
    1. 23°E and 12°W
    2. 34°E and 42°E  
    3. 22°E and 51°E
    4. 51°E and 22°E
56. Which of the following shows the composition of the National Assembly in Kenya?
    1. Cabinet secretaries, 290 elected members, 16 women representatives, speakers 
    2. 290 elected members, 47 women representatives, 12 nominated
    3. President, deputy president, 290 elected members, 12 nominated members, speaker
    4. Attorney general, 47 elected members, 12 nominated members, 16 women representatives, speaker
57. Who among the following people led the Mau mau movement during the struggle for independence?
    1. Bildad Kaggia and General Mathenge 
    2. Pio Gama pinto and J.M Kariuki 
    3. Jomo Kenyatta and Achieng Oneko
    4. Dedan Kimathi and Waruhiu Itote
58. The following are tourist attraction sites in Eastern Africa. Which one is not a historical site?
    1. Meroe in Sudan
    2. Fort Jesus in Kenya
    3. Slave market in Zanzibar
    4. Vasco da Ghama pillar in Kenya
59. Which one of the following communities was ruled by a king?
    1. The San
    2. The Khoikhoi
    3. The Soninke
    4. The Nyamwezi
60. The responsibility of caring for the handicapped members in the family is entrusted to __________________________
    1. other siblings
    2. all family members
    3. mother
    4. father

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 

61. The main teaching of the Genesis stories creation is that; ____________________________
    1. human beings were last to be created
    2. human beings were created to multiply
    3. God is the creator of universe
    4. God blessed the way of rest
62. The main reason why Noah built an ark was to make him ______________________________
    1. Fulfil God's wish
    2. Worship God there
    3. Keep the animals
    4. Hide his family
63. Abraham's obedience to God was shown when he __________________________
    1. agreed to sacrifice his son Isaac
    2. agreed to move from Haran to Canaan
    3. married Sarah
    4. saved his nephew Lot
64. God led the people of Israel through the wilderness to the promised land by use of
    1. thunder and lighting
    2. wind and rainfall
    3. fire and cloud
    4. fire and smoke
65. When Moses was called by God he was living in ___________________________
    1. Ur
    2. Midian
    3. Fayet
    4. Haran
66. Gideon the mighty judge was from the weakest tribe of ?
    1. Abiezer
    2. Manasseh
    3. Orphah
    4. Joash
67. Who among the following prophet ordered the killing of the whole family of Omri?
    1. Elijah
    2. Jeremiah
    3. Elisha
    4. Joel
68. Which king of Israel made Jerusalem a centre of worship?
    1. Solomon
    2. Saul
    3. Rehoboam
    4. David
69. Which of the following is related or connected with prophet Joel?
    1. The new covenant
    2. Birth place of Jesus
    3. The day of Pentecost
    4. Prophet of love
70. Joseph the father of Jesus took his family to Egypt so that, ___________________
    1. God's mission could be fulfilled
    2. they could become refugees.
    3. their child may grow up in the palace
    4. they become great in the land"
71. Jesus Christ went with his parents to the temple when he was twelve years old in order to
    1. be dedicated to the temple
    2. be purified
    3. get councelled by the elders
    4. attend the passover festival
72. The miracle of healing the boy with a deaf and dumb spirit (Mark 9: 14-29) teaches Christians that
    1. everything is possible if we have faith 
    2. Jesus was a universal saviour
    3. Jesus has the power over nature
    4. Jesus has power to forgive sins
73. The blind Bartimaeus healed by Jesus in Jericho was the son of?
    1. Joseph
    2. Timaeus
    3. Philip
    4. Alphaeus
74. The parable of the marriage banquet teaches Christians that
    1. they should learn to share as Christians
    2. they should pray persistently
    3. they are all invited in the kingdom of heaven but few will be chosen
    4. they should be ready for Jesus coming
75. Which one of the following is a teaching of Jesus about revenge?
    1. Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
    2. Do not even swear by your head, because you cannot make a single hair black or white.
    3. If you do these things publicly you will not have any reward from your father in heaven.
    4. If someone takes you to court to sue you for your shirt let him have your coat as well.
76. During Jesus' trial who clothed him with purple robe and mocked him calling him a king (MK 15:18)?
    1. The soldiers
    2. King Herod
    3. Pilate
    4. The Pharisees
77. "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene who was crucified. He has risen! He is not. here (MK 16: 18)? who said those words? 
    1. Joseph of Arimathea
    2. A soldier
    3. Mary Magdalene 
    4. An Angel
78. Which one of the following events did not happen during Sauls conversion?
    1. Jesus spoke to him
    2. A sudden light from heaven flashed
    3. Saul became dumb
    4. Saul fell to the ground
79. In the book of the Acts of the Apostles which role was played by Simon Peter?
    1. Raised the dead
    2. Rescued Paul and Silas from prison
    3. Baptised the Ethiopian Eunuch
    4. Buried Ananias and Saphira
80. Which one of the following bible book was written by Paul in the New Testament? A
    1. 1st and 2nd Peter
    2. Titus
    3. James
    4. Jude
81. Which of the following staments is true about traditional African religion and Christianity?
    1. Both religions have a founder.
    2. Both religions follow bible teachings.
    3. The followers believe in the Holy spirit.
    4. The followers prayed in special places. 
82. Which one of the following traditional African practices was a sign of peace?
    1. Initiation ceremonies
    2. Raids
    3. Shaking hands
    4. Marriage
83. A traditional African rite of passage which is not acceptable in Christianity is
    1. Marriage
    2. Death of children
    3. Birth
    4. Initiation of all members
84. Who among the following people in traditional African communities were punished by being sent away from the clan?
    1. Adulterer
    2. Herbalist
    3. Witches
    4. Seers
85. Christians should pray for peace in our country because of one of the following reasons. Which one is it?
    1. It is our civic responsibility.
    2. It is among the ten commandments.
    3. It is in the country's constitution.
    4. Praying is a talent.
86. Which one of the following activities can best be used by parents to teach their children good morals?
    1. Punishing children when they do wrong
    2. Parents being role models to their children
    3. Using the clergy to advice the children
    4. Requesting teachers to teach Christian values
87. Your deskmate Alice has refused to lend you a pen. As a Christian what action would you take?
    1. Take the pen from her
    2. Inform the C.R.E teacher
    3. Tell her its good to assist others
    4. Ask your friend to borrow it for you
88. Leisure time is best used for
    1. exercising our bodies
    2. serving others
    3. prayers and bible reading
    4. developing our skills
89. Simon a boy in your class has told you that he has been smoking bhang since last year. Which one of the following is the best action to take?
    1. Advice him to seek advice from his friend.
    2. Ask him to show you the bhang.
    3. Inform the classteacher about it.
    4. Advice him to stop the habit.
90. The first mission school was started at Rabai in Kenya mainly because the Africans
    1. Needed to read the bible
    2. Wanted to read English
    3. Needed white collar jobs
    4. Wanted to fight the colonialists

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Surah Al-Fatiha teaches Muslims to follow the path of those who __________________________
    1. earned Allah's forgiveness
    2. performed swalat
    3. earned Allah's grace
    4. praised Allah
62. The main lesson from Surah Al-Qariah is _________________________
    1. The last day
    2. Importance of time
    3. Oneness of Allah
    4. Evil of piling wealth
63. Complete the hadith: Whoever is not thankful to Allah is not thankful to _____________________
    1. parents
    2. Allah
    3. oneself
    4. prophet (pbuh)
64. Which statement about Friday is true?
    1. It is the first day of the week
    2. It is the birthday of the prophet (Pbuh) 
    3. The day the prophet (Pbuh) migrated to Madinah
    4. The day prophet Adam (AS) was created
65. __________________ is the place of worship for the Hindu. 
    1. Synagogue
    2. Temple
    3. Church
    4. mosque
66. One of the following is not a method used by the Quraish to persecute Muslims. Which one?
    1. Beating them
    2. Boycotting the Muslim
    3. Bombing their houses
    4. Killing them
67. Bilal met Khalid on his way to school. He should greet him by saying
    1. Subalkheir
    2. Asalam aleikum
    3. How are you
    4. Good morning
68. On which occasion is optional ghusl performed?
    1. After giving birth
    2. After experiencing wet dreams
    3. After menstruation period D
    4. After washing a dead body
69. How does one convert to Islam? 
    1. By reciting Sural Al-fatiha 
    2. By reciting the kalima
    3. By performing wudhu
    4. By performing swalat
70. Which one of the following prophets is correctly matched with the scripture revealed to him?
    1. Musa - Injil 
    2. Daud - Taurat
    3. Ibrahim - Suhuf
    4. Issa - Zabur
71. A lesson Muslims learn from the treatment of the prisoners of war in battle of Badr is that prisoners __________________
    1. should be treated kindly
    2. should be freed
    3. should be denied
    4. should be locked up
72.  ___________________is the mid-morning prayer.
    1. Fajr
    2. Dhuhr
    3. Dhuha
    4. Asr
73. Asmah wants to buy a dress for Idd celebration. As a Muslim you would advise her to buy a dress that is __________________
    1. current in fashion
    2. shinny and attractive
    3. very expensive
    4. modest that covers nakedness
74. Three of the following are items liable for Zakat except
    1. clothes for sale
    2. household furniture
    3. cash savings
    4. farm produce
75. The prophet said, "Worship Allah as if He sees you and if He doesn't, then worship Him as if you see Him.' This hadith teaches on
    1. Tawheed
    2. Ihsan
    3. Shukr
    4. Islam
76. Which one of the following is not a pillar of Iman?
    1. Belief in Zakat
    2. Belief in prophets
    3. Belief in angels
    4. Belief in Qadar
77. The angel that was a teacher to the prophet (SAW) is_
    1. Israfil
    2. Munkar
    3. Shukr
    4. Jibril
78. Islam forbids riba in order to fight against
    1. pride
    2. violence
    3. intolerance
    4. injustice
79. Three of the following are the reasons why zinaa is forbidden in Islam. Which one is not?
    1. Cause hatred in the society
    2. Leads to overpopulation
    3. Leads to break up of families
    4. Spreads dangerous diseases
80. Which statement about prophet Nuh is correct?
    1. He built the Qaabah
    2. He was swallowed by a whale
    3. He built the ark
    4. He healed the sick
81. Which of the following is a duty of a Muslim to their neighbours?
    1. To give them Zakat
    2. To offer them greetings
    3. To find out what they are doing
    4. To watch over their houses
82. Which one of the following stations is not a station of Hajj?
    1. Mina
    2. Muzdalifa
    3. Arafat
    4. Quba
83. Three of the following are names of angels. Which one is not?
    1. Ridhwan
    2. Idris
    3. Israfil
    4. Malik
84. According to the treaty of Hudaibiya, the peace between the Muslims and the Quraish was to last for ___________________
    1. three years
    2. five years
    3. seven years
    4. ten years
85. The main reasons why the Quraish rejected the message of the prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is that, ______________________
    1. they could not believe that one God could control the world
    2. they did not want to abandon the religion of their ancestors
    3. they wanted to see Allah physically 
    4. His message condemned their evil deeds
86. Which Ibadah is performed by Kenyan Muslims during Iddul-Adha?
    1. Saayi
    2. Twawaf
    3. Ihram
    4. Slaughtering animals
87. The first mosque in Islam was built in by the prophet (SAW).
    1. Jerusalem
    2. Qubaa
    3. Sanaa
    4. Makka
88. Muslims can best help beggars by providing them with ______________________
    1. food
    2. employment
    3. shelter
    4. clothes
89. Who among the following categories of people are exempted from fasting?
    1. Widows
    2. Orphans
    3. Travellers
    4. Debtors
90. ______________________ led to the spread of Islam along the coast of E. Africa.
    1. Colonization
    2. Trade
    3. Intermarriage
    4. Culture

MARKING SCHEME

SOCIAL STUDIES

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

C.R.E

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

I.R.E

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

QUESTIONS

Study the map of latu area and answer questions 1-7

1. The land in Tatu area rises from
   1. south to north
   2. north to south
   3. south west to north east
   4. north east to south west
2. What is the approximate length of river Nami?
   1. 11.0 kilometres
   2. 9.5 kilometres
   3. 8.0 kilometres 
   4. 14.0 kilometres
3. The settlement pattern in Meto subcounty can be described as
   1. nucleated
   2. sparse
   3. linear
   4. clustered
4. Three of the following factors contributed to the establishment of Mseto irrigation scheme. Which one did not?
   1. Availability of labour.
   2. Nearness to Tatu town.
   3. Availability of reliable water source. 
   4. Availability of arable land.
5. What evidence from the map shows that Tatu area has modern means of communication? The presence of
   1. a post office. 
   2. all weather roads.
   3. a dam.
   4. a communication mast. 
6. Traders at Befo market obtain their trade licence at the
   1. chief's camp. 
   2. post office.
   3. sub-county offices.
   4. police station.
7. If Mori ranch was to be converted into a farming land, which one of the following crops would be grown there?
   1. Cotton
   2. Tea
   3. Pyrethrum
   4. Coffee
8. Which one of the following is a negative effect of rivers on human activities?
   1. Establishment of multi-purpose river projects
   2. Mining 
   3. Flooding
   4. Settlement
9. Three of the following statements are true about the continent of Africa. Which one is not?
   1. It forms about 20% of the world's land mass
   2. It is narrowest in the north
   3. It is surrounded by several islands
   4. Its most easterly point is cape Guardafui
10. Which one of the following groups of industries consists of primary industries?
    1. Salon shop
       Fruit canning
       Bicycle repair
    2. Tourism
       Baking
       Paper making
    3. Furniture making
       Leather tanning
       Timber sawing
    4. Wheat flour
       Steel rolling
       Shoe making
11. Which one of the following is a traditional method of predicting weather?
    1. Recording daily weather observations.
    2. Observing changes in the sky.
    3. Using a raingauge to record rainfall.
    4. Measuring the speed of wind.
12. The following are reasons for rapid growth of towns in Africa:
    1. Mining activities
    2. Rich agricultural neighbourhood
    3. Port activities
    4. Tourism activities
    5. Government policy
       Which of the following combinations of the reasons may have led to the growth of Mombasa town?
       1. i, iii, iv
       2. ii, iv, v
       3. i, ii, iii
       4. iii, iv, v
13. Mambo has been injured during a PÉ lesson. The immediate action the teacher should take is to
    1. call a doctor to treat him
    2. give the boy permission to go home
    3. give him first aid
    4. call his parents to come for him
14. Which one of the following countries of Africa is wrongly matched with its capital city?
          Country          Capital city
    1. Chad               N'Djame'na
    2. Liberia             Monrovia
    3. Swaziland       Mbabane
    4. Congo             Kinshasa
15. Which one of the following statements is not true about the establishment of colonial rule in Kenya?
    1. The missionaries and traders played a big role in colonization
    2. The British declared the whole of Kenya its protectorate in 1895
    3. At first, company rule was used to run the territory
    4. All top administrative posts were held by the British
16. Which one of the following road signs shows that a motorist should slow down and check if the junction is clear?
    
17. Three of the following are reasons for rural-rural migration. Which one is the least?
    1. Retirement
    2. Establishment of water reservours
    3. Employment
    4. Political displacement
18. Which one of the following members of the National Assembly of Kenya ensures order and security in the chambers?
    1. Speaker
    2. Sergeant at arms
    3. Clerk
    4. Leader of the majority
19. Which one of the following cities in Africa are connected by the Trans-Sahara Highway?
    1. Yauunde' and Tunis
    2. Lagos and Oudja
    3. Algiers and Lagos
    4. Monrovia and Algiers
20. Who among the following African leaders was not a founder member of OAU?
    1. Haile Selassie
    2. Siaka Stevens
    3. Robert Mugabe
    4. Gamal Abdel Nasser
21. Which one of the following statements least explains the importance of tea growing to the economy of Kenya? It
    1. encourages decentralization of industries. 
    2. has resulted to infrastructural development.
    3. is a major foreign exchange earner.
    4. leads to rural-urban migration.
22. Below are factors that lead to population growth:
    1. Low mortality rate
    2. Use of family planning methods
    3. Practising polygamy
    4. High cost of living
    5. Changes in cultural practices
       Which one of the above combination of factors contributes to slow population growth?
       1. i, iv, v
       2. ii, iii, iv
       3. iii, iv, v
       4. i, ii, iii
23. Which one of the following statements is true about the population structure of Germans?
    1. Males are more than females 
    2. It is characterised by low mortality
    3. It has a high number of dependants
    4. Most people live in the countryside
24. Natural forests in Kenya are fenced round using electric fences in order to
    1. protect indigenous trees.
    2. stop burning of charcoal. 
    3. preserve water towers.
    4. reduce poaching.
25. Below are events that took place in Eastern Africa;
    1. Outbreak of the Hehe rebellion
    2. Formation of the OAU
    3. Kenya became a British colony 
    4. The Maji maji uprising started
    5. Formation of the East African community.
       What is the correct order in which the above events occured starting with the last?
       1. i, iv, iii, v, ii
       2. iii, v, i, ii, iv
       3. iv, iii, v, i, ii
       4. v, ii, iii, iv, i
26. Which one of the following reasons best explains why bananas are widely grown in Eastern Africa? They
    1. survive in a variety of climatic conditions. 
    2. are the staple food in the region.
    3. are mainly grown for export.
    4. are not attacked by diseases and pests. 
27. Which one of the following is not a factor influencing rapid industrialization in South Africa?
    1. Large market
    2. Availability of capital
    3. Its membership to two regional organizations
    4. Availability of labour
28. When mob justice occurs, the victim is denied the right to
    1. escape.
    2. defend himself.
    3. surrender the stolen goods.
    4. be taken to court.
29. Below are roles of voters in the electoral process. Which one is not?
    1. Respecting the views of others
    2. Attending campaign rallies
    3. Monitoring the election process
    4. Assisting in tallying of votes
30. The most commonly abused drug in Kenya is
    1. alcohol.
    2. inhalants.
    3. tobacco.
    4. medicine.
31. Which one of the following statements is true about the Njuri Ncheke council of elders among the Ameru in the pre-colonial period? 
    1. It was based on age-groups
    2. It could not change existing laws 
    3. It had different levels of authority 
    4. Its members were drawn from newly married men
32. The most economical method of poultry farming for small scale farmers is
    1. battery system.
    2. free range system. 
    3. deep litter system. 
    4. fold system.

Use the map of Kenya provided below to answer questions 32 to 35

33. The pre-historic site marked W is
    1. Kobi Foora.
    2. Nario Kodome.
    3. Kanapoi.
    4. Lothagam.
34. The river marked P is river
    1. Nyando.
    2. Nzoia.
    3. Mara.
    4. Yalla.
35. The town marked K is
    1. Garissa.
    2. Marsabit.
    3. Wajir.
    4. Mandera.
36. The migration route marked M was followed by a language group known as
    1. Cushites.
    2. Semites.
    3. Bantus.
    4. Nilotes.
37. The authority to distribute the estate of a deceased is only granted to the following parties except
    1. public trustee.
    2. elder son of the deceased. 
    3. court of law.
    4. an administrator appointed by court of law. 
38. The leading export mineral of Kenya is
    1. fluospar.
    2. limestone.
    3. soda ash.
    4. diatomite.
39. One of the functions of Lukiiko in the Buganda kingdom was to
    1. collect taxes.
    2. make the budget.
    3. pass judgement.
    4. keep financial records.
40. Which one of the following groups comprises of fish that are caught from marine fishing grounds only?
    1. Parrot fish, tuna, trout
    2. Nile perch, mullet, mud fish 
    3. Oysters, mullet, sail fish
    4. Prawns, tilapia, shell fish
41. Three of the following statements are true about coffee growing in Kenya. Which one is not?
    1. It is grown by both large and small scale farmers
    2. Most of the coffee farms are located in the highlands
    3. Some farmers have their own processing factories
    4. It is the leading export crop of Kenya 
42. One of the following communities of Kenya was not affected by the European settler farming. Which one is it?
    1. Agikuyu
    2. Samburu
    3. Akamba
    4. Abagusii
43. A School Management Committee is made up of all the following except
    1. representatives from the local community 
    2. the head teacher
    3. representatives from the sponsor
    4. local member of parliament
44. Australopithecus is said to have evolved from
    1. Homo habilis
    2. Ramapithecus
    3. Homo sapiens
    4. Zinjathropus boisei
45. Which one of the following areas in Africa have a high population density?
    1. Major towns, most of Angola and Central Tanzania
    2. Coast of Libya, mining areas, and Northern Sudan
    3. Coast of West Africa, the Nile valley and the Lake Victoria Basin
    4. Northern Nigeria, Botswana and Namibia 
46. Which one of the following methods of soil conservation increases soil fertility?
    1. Contour ploughing 
    2. Crop rotation
    3. Construction of check-dams
    4. Afforestation
47. One of the problems facing urban centres in Eastem Africa is traffic congestion. Which one of the following is an effort being made by the govemments in the regions to reduce this problem?
    1. Grounding all unroadworthy vehicles 
    2. Phasing out small public service vehicles 
    3. Opening up more bus terminuses
    4. Expanding roads and building new ones 
48. Who among the following early visitors to Eastern Africa was a trader?
    1. Johannes Rebman
    2. Carl Peters
    3. Dr. David Livingstone
    4. Vasco Da Gama
49. Which one of the following factors is likely to undermine peace in the society?
    1. Distributing national resources equally 
    2. Cattle rustling
    3. Loyalty
    4. Engaging in dialogue
50. In Tropical rainforests, there is little or no undergrowth. This is mainly as a result of
    1. continuous vegetation cover
    2. wild animals consuming all the grass
    3. out break of wild fires
    4. very low temperatures
51. Which one of the following crops in Tanzania is mainly grown for export?
    1. Maize
    2. Sisal
    3. Sugarcane
    4. Cloves
52. The development taking place in the pastoral communities in Africa are mainly aimed at
    1. making the communities to have permanent settlements.
    2. encouraging them to practice mixed farming.
    3. improving their life styles and quality of animals.
    4. increasing collection of government revenue.
53. Which one of the following groups of trees is made up of exotic trees only?
    1. Okoune, cypress, obeche, olive
    2. Wattle, cedar, eucalyptus, pine
    3. Meru oak, cypress, mahogany, blue gum.
    4. Iroko, mvule, fir, ebony.
54. Below are conditions that favour the growth of a crop in Africa;
    1. Rainfall between 1 000 mm - 1 500 mm per year.
    2. Deep, well-drained fertile soils.
    3. Temperatures below 15°C.
    4. Intensive labour during harvesting.
       The crop favoured by the above growth conditions is likely to be
       1. coffee.
       2. cocoa.
       3. maize.
       4. pyrethrum.
55. The colour used to show mountains and highlands on a map is usually
    1. brown.
    2. green. 
    3. blue. 
    4. yellow. 
56. Which one of the following groups of towns in Ghana form the Cocoa triangle?
    1. Kumasi, Koforidima, Tema
    2. Yepei, Accra, Fesi
    3. Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi
    4. Takoradi, Akosombo, Kpandu
57. The location of an oil refinery at Changamwe in Mombasa was mainly influenced by
    1. nature and form of transport for the crude oil.
    2. high demand for petroleum products in Mombasa
    3. good means of transport and communication.
    4. availability of power.
58. Togo and Cameroon were colonized by
    1. France 
    2. German 
    3. Italy 
    4. Portugal
59. The European powers met in Berlin in 1884 in order to
    1. plan how to develop African nations.
    2. decide where to establish urban centres in Africa,
    3. share the spheres of influence in Africa peacefully.
    4. resolve conflicts on areas occupied by two or more nations in Africa.
60. The most suitable form of transport of bulky goods over long distances is
    1. road. 
    2. railway.
    3. air. 
    4. water.

SECTION B
CHRISTIAN RELIGOUS EDUCATION 

61. Which one of the following statements from the Bible shows that God wanted human beings to take care of the environment?
    1. Let us make man in our own image
    2. Let the earth produce all kinds of animal life
    3. Have many children and fill the earth
    4. Live all over the earth and bring it under control
62. Joseph the dreamer was the father of
    1. Reuben and Naphtali 
    2. Ephraim and Mannasseh
    3. Benjamin and Judah
    4. Gad and Ephraim
63. God changed the name of Abram to Abraham because He wanted to
    1. make him a father of nations.
    2. give him a new land.
    3. make him rich.
    4. give him protection.
64. According to Exodus 18:17-23, Moses was advised by Jethro his father-in-law to
    1. appoint rulers.
    2. marry Zipporah. 
    3. circumcise his sons. 
    4. return to Egypt. 
65. Which one of the following is the main reason why the Israelites celebrated the passover? It reminded them of
    1. their departure to Egypt.
    2. God's saving power from Egypt. 
    3. the manna they ate in the desert. 
    4. their suffering in the desert. 
66. Who among the following people was the only female judge in Israel?
    1. Miriam
    2. Naodiah 
    3. Racheal 
    4. Deborah 
67. Which among the following priests anointed King Solomon?
    1. Aaron
    2. Zadok 
    3. Zechariah
    4. Samuel 
68. Who among the following kings was punished by God because of sparing the life of King Agag?
    1. Saul
    2. David
    3. Solomon
    4. Rehoboam
69. The boy who was resurrected by prophet Elisha was the son of the
    1. widow of Nain
    2. widow of Zarephath
    3. rich woman of Shunem
    4. widow of Shunem
70. Jeremiah refused to accept the call to become a prophet of God because he felt
    1. too young
    2. too busy
    3. physically weak
    4. a sinful man
71. 'Don't be afraid, you will become pregnant and give birth to a son and you will name Him Jesus," (Luke 1:30-35). Into which town was the angel sent by God to take this message?
    1. Bethlehem
    2. Bethsaida
    3. Nazareth
    4. Jerusalem
72. Which one of the following happenings took place on the eighth day after Jesus was born?
    1. The angel appeared to Mary
    2. Jesus was circumcised
    3. The angel appeared to the shepherds
    4. Jesus was dedicated
73. One of the strange happenings when Jesus was born was that
    1. a bright star was seen in the sky.
    2. there was an earthquake.
    3. the Holy Spirit descedend upon Him in form of a dove.
    4. a group of angels sang.
74. The parable of the friend at midnight teaches Christians that they should
    1. ask for advice from neighbours
    2. be ready to forgive others 
    3. ask for food from neighbours 
    4. pray without giving up
75. The miracle of healing the ten lepers teaches Christians to
    1. remember to say thank you.
    2. be generous.
    3. be humble.
    4. preach the word of God.
76. Pilate washed his hands after trying Jesus to show that
    1. Jesus was a king of Jews.
    2. he was afraid of the Jews.
    3. he had nothing to do with the case.
    4. he was obedient to the Jewish law.
77. Nicodemus went secretly at night to Jesus to seck advice on
    1. where to bury Jesus.
    2. how to protect Jesus from the Romans. 
    3. how to become a Pharisee.
    4. what he should do to enter the kingdom of God.
78. After the resurrection of Jesus, He told His disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit who would help them to
    1. become healthy.
    2. conquer the Roman empire.
    3. serve the Jewish Council.
    4. preach the good news.
79. Which one of the following beliefs about God is found in the Apostles creed? God is
    1. just. 
    2. holy. 
    3. loving.
    4. almighty.
80. The prayer of Cornelius was answered by God because he
    1. was a good soldier.
    2. served the king.
    3. gave alms.
    4. was a polite man.
81. What is chastity?
    1. Mental purity.
    2. Soul purity.
    3. Sexual purity.
    4. Body cleanliness.
82. Who among the following was also known as
    "The apostle of non-Jews?
    1. Peter 
    2. Philip 
    3. Paul 
    4. Timothy
83. Taboos and rules are important in traditional African Community because they
    1. limit people's activities in the community. 
    2. indicate punishment for law breakers.
    3. guide human relationship in the community
    4. interfere with people's freedom in the society.
84. In traditional African communities, people worshipped facing a mountain because it was
    1. God's dwelling place.
    2. near heaven.
    3. a sign of God's purity.
    4. the source of rain.
85. Margaret, a std eight pupil finds out that her classmate is taking alcohol. What is the best action for her to take?
    1. Tell the other membes of the class 
    2. Advice the classmate to see a counsellor
    3. Report the matter to the nearest police station
    4. Avoid talking to the classmate
86. One of the best ways to treat people with HIV/AIDS is by
    1. abandoning them.
    2. not giving them jobs.
    3. giving them moral support. 
    4. isolating them.
87. Which one of the following is an emotional suffering?
    1. Sadness
    2. Blindness
    3. Madness
    4. Stomachache
88. Why should Christians conserve wildlife?
    They
    1. are beautiful to watch. 
    2. attract tourists.
    3. are part of God's creation.
    4. they are a source of food.
89. The main reason Christian fast is to
    1. strengthen their faith in God.
    2. fulfill God's commandment.
    3. help them overcome temptations. 
    4. help them to overcome suffering. 
90. The first person to translate the Bible into a local language was
    1. Dr. David Livingstone. 
    2. William Mackinnon. 
    3. Bishop Hanington.
    4. Dr. Ludwig Krapf.

SECTION B
ISLAMIC RELIGOUS EDUCATION

61. The prophet (p.b.u.h) was showed that way to perfect the knowledge he was learning is by use of a pen. This was in surah
    1. Al-Kauthar.
    2. Al-Aadr.
    3. Adhuhaa.
    4. Al-Alaq.
62. Which one of the following is a vice over which Muslim are warned in surah Humaza? 
    1. Piling of wealth 
    2. Giving false witness. 
    3. Backbiting others.
    4. Injustice in measure.
63. It was Allah's favour to guide the prophet in Surah Dhuhr, otherwise He used to wonder in 
    1. Cave Hira.
    2. Holy Kaaba.
    3. In the jungle.
    4. In the market.
64. ............................................carried pebbles that were used in the battle against the army of Abraha Ashram.
    1. Army men
    2. Elephants
    3. Angles
    4. Birds
65. In which chapter does Allah (S.W) swear by two trees, the fig and the olive?
    1. Surah Asr.
    2. Surah Tiyn. 
    3. Surah Aadiyaat.
    4. Surah Ghaashiya.
66. A person who fights to make sure that Allah's mission is the most high is
    1. on fil sabilillah 
    2. A Walad swaleh
    3. a Twalabul lim
    4. Akhaliilullah
67. Which of the following things make Allah's happy according to the prophets traditions? When His servants
    1. fight non Muslims.
    2. play and win gambling. 
    3. earn from halaal jobs.
    4. argue over religion.
68. The prophet wamed" He is not .................................... ,he who eats to his fill when his neighbour is hungry."
    1. an honest.
    2. human.
    3. mindful.
    4.  a believer.
69. Which one of the following is performed to rectify any error that may have been made in the course of praying swalah?
    1. Rakkatul shakka 
    2. Sijdat sah wa.
    3. Salaam.
    4. Sunna prayer
70. Which group of hadith should Muslims not rely heavily on their guidance? Hadith
    1. swahiih.
    2. qudsi.
    3. Hasana
    4. Dhwayirf.
71. Which one of the following phrases is used to bid bye bye to Muslims as you travel?
    1. Yarhamkallah.
    2. Tawakaltu ala Liah.
    3. Hasbnnallah.
    4. Fii amanillah.
72. Najis mutawasit should be cleaned until three things cannot be felt. Which one is not among them?
    1. Colour 
    2. Texture
    3. Smell
    4. Taste
73. Who among the following is not among the eight receipients of zakaat?
    1. Al-Fuqaraa
    2. Fii Sabilillah.
    3. Al-Masaagin.
    4. Al-Yatiim
74. The prophet (p.b.u.h) encouraged Muslims who intend to fast to eat suhuur means of the past midnight because they have
    1. privacy.
    2. satisfaction.
    3. blessings.
    4. swaum. 
75. Muslims are allowed to combine some prayers and shorten the number of rakaats only if they are
    1. on long journeys.
    2. very tired.
    3. not in good health.
    4. too busy.
76. The angel of Allah (S.W) charged with the responsibility to welcome those rewarded at the gate of paradise is
    1. Ridhwaan.
    2. Malik.
    3. Israfil.
    4. Jibril.
77. The prophets of Allah received wahyi through any of the following three ways except through
    1. ancestral spirits. 
    2. dreams.
    3. angels.
    4. veils
78. The best form of action to take on your friend who has begun stealing is
    1. time him and chop off his hand.
    2. shout out for people to lynch him.
    3. organise for a mob justice.
    4. advise him on Islamic verdict on stealing.
79. A woman who looses her husband while pregnant will leave her Eddat period ending 
    1. at nine months.
    2. upon giving birth. 
    3. at three months.
    4. at four months 10 days
80. Allah (s.w) through His holy book Qur'an has warned Muslims against the use of Khamr (all drugs) describing them as 
    1. gatepass to all their sins.
    2. health destroyer.
    3. handworks on sheitwaan. 
    4. having more disadvantages.
81. Which oone of the following is a measure of zakkat-ul-fitr package guided by the prophet?
    1. 2¹/₂ percent
    2. 2¹/₂ , qiratun
    3. 2¹/₂ ,kilograms
    4. 2¹/₂ , qulatein
82. "Al-aziizul, ghaffar, muswawwirul, asmaaul busna" Which of the following attributes of Allah is not mentioned in the above phrase? The
    1. designer.
    2. forgiver.
    3. listener.
    4. powerful
83. The names "Allah" and "prophet" are introduced in the ear of the newborn baby for the first time through
    1. Adhaan.
    2. Tashahhud.
    3. Tahnia.
    4. Iqama.
84. A Muslim should count 40 houses, from his to know his............................according to prophets tradition.
    1. kinsmen
    2. neighbours
    3. friends
    4. relatives
85. According to the teaching of Islam, a bad friend's behaviour is like
    1. a perfume.
    2. the smoke of a blacksmith.
    3. petrol.
    4. a smell of decomposed food.
86. Though Muhammad received the first call of prophethood at 40 years, Raghib Bahira had these signs when he was at the age of
    1. 25 years.
    2. 12 years.
    3. 6 years
    4. 8 years.
87. The present city of security where all Muslims today go for Hajj was the first settlement of
    1. Ibrahim's family 
    2. Adam's family.
    3. Muhammad's family.
    4. Nuh's family.
88. In which festival should Muslims first attend prayers before eating anything
    1. Ídd-ul-fitr.
    2. Milad-un-Nabii.
    3. Idd-ul-Hajj.
    4. Isra-wul-Mirajji.
89. Which one of the following insects did Allah (S.W) use to provide by blindfolding the magic friend Abubakar? A
    1. praying mantis.
    2. coackroach.
    3. butterfly.
    4. spider.
90. Prophet Musa (A.S) fled to Madyan after running away from................................home. 
    1. Fir'aun's
    2. Shuaib's
    3. Egyptian's
    4. An Izraelite's

MARKING SCHEME

QUESTIONS

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

1. Which of the following DOES NOT show that Lemì is a dry area? Presence of
   1. a seasonal river.
   2. a borehole
   3. scrub vegetation
   4. a lake
2. Many people live at Tabo village MAINLY because
   1. they work in the sisal farm
   2. there is a road passing through the village.
   3. the area receives high rainfall.
   4. there is a police station.
3. What is the MOST likely to be sold at the open air market in Bora town?
   1. Canned fruits.
   2. Fresh fish
   3. Wood carvings
   4. Fresh flowers
4. The main economic importance of the dam in Leraars is that
   1. it provides sn in the area.
   2. it controls flooding along river Bole
   3. it is a source of power in the area.
   4. it is a source of water for irrigation 
5. Which one of the following minerals is LIKELY being mined in or around Lemi area?
   1. Limestone
   2. Fluorspar
   3. Diatomite
   4. Petroleum
6. The FASTEST means of transport in Lemni area is
   1. railway
   2. water
   3. road
   4. air
7. The seasonal river shown in the area does not flow throughout the year because
   1. the river does not reach lake Zura 
   2. the area receives low rainfall
   3. much of its water is lost in the swamp
   4. it flows through an area with high temperature
8. Which one of the following communities in Eastem Africa is a Cushitic speaker?
   1. Keiyo
   2. Elmolo
   3. Oromo
   4. Pokot
9. Most lakes in the Rift Valley are salty MAINLY because
   1. they are deep
   2. they do not have outlets
   3. they formed when water was collected in faults
   4. they are found in dry areas 
10. Which one of the following was discovered by Homo Erectus in the evolution of human beings?
    1. Use of fire.
    2. Use of iron for tool making 
    3. Growing of crops.
    4. Building stone houses
11. Below are facts about a town in Eastern Africa
    1. It is in a rich agricultural area
    2. It has the head office of a regional organization
    3. It lies along the Great North road The town described above is
       1. Ethiopia
       2. Nairobi
       3. Dar es Salaam
       4. Arusha
12. Which one of the following weather aspects was used to indicate the coming of rains in the pre- colonial period?
    1. Clear night skies
    2. High night temperature
    3. Shedding of leaves.
    4. Grass getting brown
13. The MAIN effect of rural to urban migration in Kenya today is
    1. overcrowding in urban residential areas 
    2. increase of social facilities in towns
    3. increase of jobs in towns
    4. increase of food production in rural areas

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

14. Which one of the following statements about the community that used the route marked V during migration is true? The community
    1. practised nomadic pastoralism.
    2. settled in cool wet highland areas
    3. had an ageset system
    4. settled in the Coastal lowlands 
15. The river project marked R has enabled the country MAINLY to
    1. imgate large sugarcane plantations 
    2. produce electricity for industrial growth.
    3. settle many landless people.
    4. increase tourist activities in the country 
16. Natural vegetation in the shaded area marked T consists of
    1. grassland savannah
    2. scrubland vegetation
    3. mangrove forests
    4. thick mountain forests
17. The mineral mined at the place marked N is used to make
    1. cement
    2. plastic goods
    3. dyes
    4. heat insulators
18. Feeder roads are important because they
    1. can be used during the rainy season. 
    2. connect major towns
    3. are frequently repaired.
    4. connect farming areas to markets
19. A civil marriage becomes legal when 
    1. the couple agree to marry
    2. a marriage certificate is issued 
    3. the couple exchange rings 
    4. the dowry is paid
20. The release of gases by industries has led to
    1. increase in temperature on earth. 
    2. pollution of rivers by waste from industries.
    3. increase in farming activities.
    4. destruction of roads in industrial areas 
21. Which one of the following statements about a hygrometer is TRUE?
    1. It records the speed of wind
    2. Mercury is used in the instrument 
    3. It has a pointer
    4. It is placed on a high ground
22. The rapid increase of population in Kenya has MAINLY been contributed by
    1. migration of more people to live in towns. 
    2. increase of rainfall amounts in the country
    3. setting up of settiement schemes. 
    4. improvement of health services in the country
23. The coming of European setters contributed to increase in farming activities in Kenya by
    1. use of African labour in settler farms. 
    2. introduction of crop farming to Africans 
    3. establishment of large crop plantations
    4. allocation of large parcels of land to Africans
24. Which one of the following is a negative impact of climate change on human activities?
    1. Decrease in surface temperature 
    2. Death of livestock due to drought 
    3. Overcrowding in urban centres
    4. Establishment of settlement schemes 
25. Most Kenyans who move to live in other countries go there MAINLY to
    1. earn their living from jobs in those countries
    2. live with their relatives
    3. seek for better medical services.
    4. visit major tourist attraction sites. 
26. Which one of the following items is not a component of a raingauge?
    1. A glass jar
    2. A funnel
    3. A collecting container
    4. A muslin cloth

Use the diagram below to answer questions 27 and 28

27. Which one of the following statements is TRUE about the winds marked P?
    1. They cause cooling effect on the land. 
    2. They blow over dry areas.
    3. They are hot and dry
    4. They cause fog and mist
28. The weather change illustrated in the diagram above can be experienced in 
    1. areas with highland relief
    2. areas near large water bodies. 
    3. areas that experience relief rainfall 
    4. areas far away from oceans.
29. What MAINLY led to the defeat of the Nandi people by the British during the colonial period?
    1. Introduction of christianity in their land.
    2. Death of their livestock due to drought.
    3. Death of their leader.
    4. Lack of support from large tribes. 
30. Flowers are grown in green houses in Netherlands in order
    1. reduce the costs of growing
    2. grow only similar type of flowers.
    3. grow them in reclaimed areas.
    4. protect flowers from extreme weather conditions
31. Building of gabions is BEST used to prevent soil erosion in areas that
    1. experience high rainfall amounts 
    2. have deep channels made by running water
    3. have cultivated slopes.
    4. are densely populated
32. Who among the following African leaders is associated with struggle for independence in Senegal?
    1. Kwame Nkrumah
    2. Gamal Abdel Nasser
    3. Leopold Senghor
    4. Haile Selassie
33. Pupils contribute in school management by
    1. telling stories at breaktime.
    2. writing the school motto
    3. keeping classrooms clean 
    4. preparing the school routine
34. Which one of the following crops is grown in Kirinyaga county in Kenya under irrigation in large quantities?
    1. Rice
    2. Sugarcane
    3. Seed maize
    4. Cotton
35. Natural forests along the Coast in Kenya are preserved MAINLY because
    1. trees in the forests take a long time to mature
    2. they are sources of herbal medicine
    3. they are sources of rivers
    4. they are sources of timber for export
36. Which group consists of cold currents ONLY?
    1. Agulhas, Benguela
    2. Benguela, Canary
    3. Guinea, Somali
    4. Agulhas, Canary
37. The government has set up industrial areas away from residential places in towns in order to
    1. create employment to people.
    2. improve production of goods
    3. make use of idle land
    4. protect people from harmful effects
38. Bengo saw thieves breaking into his neighbour's house. As a responsible citizen he should
    1. tell them to stop.
    2. keep quiet on the matter.
    3. inform the police
    4. tell no one
39. Petroleum in Nigeria is extracted from under the earth's surface using
    1. open cast method 
    2. drilling method 
    3. stripping method
    4. panning method
40. The work of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in Kenya is to
    1. register political parties.
    2. dissolve the national assembly.
    3. decide people who become Senators
    4. register eligible citizens as voters 
41. Which community in West Africa founded the old Ghana kingdom?
    1. Almoravids
    2. Mandinka
    3. Soninke
    4. Arabs
42. Which group of countries used armed struggle to gain independence in Africa?
    1. Kenya, Zimbabwe
    2. Tanzania, Nigeria
    3. Ghana, Botswana
    4. Uganda, Zambia
43. Below are statements about a lake in Eastern Africa
    1. It is shared by more than one country.
    2. It is formed when water collected in faults.
    3. It is a major source of fish.
       The lake described above is
       1. Lake Turkana.
       2. Lake Tanganyika
       3. Lake Kyoga
       4. Lake Naivasha

Use the diagram below to answer question 44

44. The physical feature illustrated above was formed through the process of
    1. uplifting
    2. volcanicity
    3. folding
    4. downwarping
45. Tourist activities along the coast of Kenya is faced by the problem of
    1. insufficient hotels
    2. insecurity to tourists
    3. lack of tourist attraction sites 
    4. frequent drought in the region
46. Which one of the following places is a major fish farming area in Kenya?
    1. Timau in Meru
    2. Perkera in Baringo
    3. Kabaru in Nyeri
    4. Athi River in Machakos
47. Which one of the following effects of mining affects people living in Athi River town negatively?
    1. Poor roads in the mining areas 
    2. Scarcity of jobs in the industries. 
    3. Low payment of workers.
    4. Large amounts of dust in the air 
48. Japan catches more fish than Kenya MAINLY because in Japan
    1. the coastline is longer
    2. better equipment are used in fishing
    3. the population is higher
    4. there are more fresh water lakes 
49. Who among the following leaders is NOT elected on a polling day in Kenya?
    1. Senator
    2. Governor
    3. President
    4. County commissioner 
50. What is the time in Conakry 15°W when the time in Yaounde 15°E is 12.40pm?
    1. 10.40am
    2. 11.40pm
    3. 11.40am
    4. 2.40pm
51. Which one of the following instruments is used to determine the speed of wind?
    1. Windvane
    2. Anemometer
    3. Windsock
    4. Barometer
52. The main effect of the HIV and AIDS infection in Kenya today is that
    1. it has led to setting up of more hospitals
    2. it has raised the price of medicine. 
    3. it has reduced life expectancy.
    4. it has reduced the population of the country
53. Which one of the following marriage systems is NOT allowed in Kenya? 
    1. A couple marrying in the Attorney General office
    2. Elders negotiating in a customary marriage
    3. A religious elder presiding over a marriage ceremony
    4. Persons under 18 years of age marrying. 
54. When the white settlers came to Kenya they introduced
    1. livestock farming to Africans.
    2. use of machines to piant crops.
    3. subsistence farming
    4. contour ploughing in hilly areas
55. Deforestation in the highland regions of Kenya has led to
    1. establishment of forest reserves in the regions
    2. pollution of rivers by industries.
    3. decrease in water levels in rivers 
    4. increase in foreign exchange from timber
56. Most people in Kenya live in rural areas MAINLY because
    1. most people in Kenya depend on farming 
    2. they cannot get jobs in towns.
    3. they are not educated.
    4. they do not have relatives in towns 
57. People in a ward are represented in the County Assembly by
    1. elected governors
    2. members of parliament
    3. elected senators.
    4. county representatives
58. Which one of the following is a service industry?
    1. Petroleum refining
    2. Banking
    3. Shoe making
    4. Meat canning
59. It is the responsibility of the Kenya government to
    1. keep law and order
    2. announce election results
    3. set up places for worship.
    4. make a new constitution
60. It is important for Kenyans to vote during elections in order to
    1. obey the laws of the country. 
    2. form political parties
    3. be paid by the govemment.
    4. participate in forming the government

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. God created a man and a woman because he wanted them to
    1. reproduce
    2. take care of the garden
    3. resemble and be like him.
    4. name all the animals.
62. God destroyed human beings during the time of Noah because
    1. they had built a high tower.
    2. they spoke in one language.
    3. they had eaten the forbidden fruit
    4. they were doing evil things.
63. What happened in the life of Abraham when he was 100 years old?
    1. God changed his name 
    2. He moved from Haran
    3. He got his son Isaac
    4. He got circumcised
64. On the night the Israelites left Egypt they
    1. killed the Egyptian firstborns
    2. smeared blood on their doorposts
    3. offered burnt sacrifices.
    4. washed their feet.
65. God appeared to the Israelites on mount Sinai in the form of
    1. a rainbow
    2. a strong wind
    3. a dove
    4. a cloud
66. From the story of Naomi and Ruth christians should practise the value of
    1. tolerance
    2. honesty
    3. loyalty
    4. obedience
67. The king of Israel who sinned because of his greed to own property was
    1. Solomon
    2. Rehoboam
    3. David
    4. Ahab
68. King Solomon went against the teaching of God when he
    1. married many women
    2. allowed people in Israel to worship false gods
    3. solved a case involving a baby
    4. welcomed the Queen of Sheba 
69. Which prophet is CORRECTLY matched with his prophecy about Jesus?
    1. Isaiah he would be called wonderful counsellor.
    2. Micah he would take refuge in Egypt 
    3. Hosea he would be the suffering servant
    4. Jeremiah - he would be born in Bethlehem
70. Which one of the following statements BEST explains why Zechariah did not believe angel Gabriel message?
    1. People knew he could not get a child
    2. The angel did not know him.
    3. He and his wife were old
    4. What the angel said was impossible 
71. Which of these events took place on the night Jesus was born?
    1. Angels appeared in the sky. 
    2. Darkness covered the earth. 
    3. A voice was heard from heaven.
    4. King Herod visited baby Jesus. 
72. When Jesus was presented to the temple in Jerusalem Simeon described him as
    1. the lamb of God
    2. the king of the Jews
    3. the prince of peace
    4. the light to the gentiles
73. During the sermon on the mountain Jesus taught that
    1. we should respect the sabbath
    2. we should respect the aged 
    3. we should love our enemies. 
    4. we should pay our taxes.
74. Which christian value is learned from the woman who touched Jesus' cloak?
    1. Bravery
    2. Faith
    3. Loyalty
    4. Obedience
75. During the last supper Jesus taught christians the value of humility when he
    1. washed his disciples feet. 
    2. shared bread with his disciples. 
    3. pointed out his betrayer.
    4. sat at the same table with Judas.
76. The women who went to the tomb of Jesus knew he had resurrected when they
    1. found Jesus sitting at the tomb.
    2. were told by the angels.
    3. talked to the disciples.
    4. mel Jesus on the road to Emmaus. 
77. Jesus was taken upto heaven at
    1. Bethsaida
    2. Bethphage
    3. Bethlehem
    4. Bethany
78. What were the disciples doing in Jerusalem on the day of the Pentecost? They were
    1. praying in a room
    2. preaching in the temple
    3. baptising new converts
    4. fishing in lake Galilee
79. On the day Saul became blind he was on his way to Damascus to
    1. meet the twelve disciples.
    2. celebrate the last supper
    3. arrest the believers
    4. give food to the widows.
80. The seven deacons were chosen to
    1. guard the disciples.
    2. distribute food to the widows.
    3. prepare the last supper.
    4. preach to the gentiles
81. The book of gospel that describes the ministry of Jesus when he was in the world is
    1. Luke
    2. Acts
    3. Romans
    4. Corinthians
82. Which one of the following is taught to children in both traditional African societies and Christianity?
    1. Folktales
    2. Hunting
    3. Obedience
    4. Bravery
83. In traditional African societies people believe that God
    1. sent his son Jesus.
    2. is the creator of the universe
    3. visits people at night
    4. lives with ancestors
84. Which one of the following is a common practise during worship in traditional African societies and christianity?
    1. Praying to God for peoples' needs.
    2. Reading scriptures.
    3. Celebrating holy community.
    4. Burning animal sacrifices
85. The most common method of remembering ancestors in traditional African communities is
    1. building houses for them..
    2. visiting places of worship.
    3. visiting their graves.
    4. performing libations
86. When a christian prays for peace in the country, this type of prayer is
    1. intercession 
    2. petition
    3. adoration
    4. praising
87. Christian families meet together to pray in order to
    1. strengthen their faith.
    2. know one another.
    3. make new trends.
    4. share their meals.
88. Christians are advised to obey the laws of the country by
    1. donating money to educated poor children
    2. paying government taxes
    3. visiting homes of the orphans
    4. planting trees in their home compounds. 
89. The BEST action to take when you come across two classmates quarrelling is to 
    1. leave them alone
    2. report them to their parents
    3. beat both of them
    4. tell them to reconcile
90. The first mission school was set up at Rabai near Mombasa by
    1. Arabs traders
    2. African chiefs
    3. European missionaries.
    4. white settlers.

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Which one of the following is a verse from surah Kafirun?
    1. "Nor will you worship that which I worship,"
    2. "You alone we worship and from you alone we seek for help."
    3. "I seek refuge in the lord of mankind."
    4. "Woe unto every slanderer and backbiter."
62. According to the quran the Taurat was revealed to prophet
    1. Mohammad
    2. Daud
    3. Musa
    4. Ibrahim.
63. Mahmud is a very rich businessman who is always looking for more wealth and does not worship Allah(s.w) at all. Which surah can you advise him to read?
    1. Humaza
    2. Tiin
    3. Fiil
    4. Takathur
64. Which one of the following surah of the quran encourages the feeding of the poor?
    1. Dhuha
    2. Maun
    3. Aadiyat
    4. Kauthar
65. How long did angel Jibril take to reveal the quran to prophet Mohammad (s.a.w)?
    1. 23yrs
    2. 10yrs
    3. 13yrs
    4. 25yrs
66. Treating our neighbours well and not annoying them is part of:-
    1.  Islam
    2. Ihsaan
    3. Imaan
    4. goodness
67. According to the prophet (s.a.w) good acts are an act of 
    1. Islam 
    2. goodness
    3. hope
    4. worship
68. How many times should a muslim pause while drinking water?
    1. Three 
    2. Five
    3. Two
    4. One
69. Which one of the following is not a benefit of fasting to a muslim?
    1. Improves health.
    2. Promotes sympathy
    3. Improves appetite
    4. Promotes self-control
70. How many rakaat are said during salatul dhuhr?
    1. Two
    2. Four
    3. Three
    4. One
71. How many times did prophet Mohammad (s.a.w) perform hajj in his lifetime?
    1. Twice
    2. Four times
    3. Three times.
    4. Once
72. Which of the following is not a condition for performing Tayammum?
    1. When water is scarce
    2. When water point is far.
    3. When the available water is enough for animal use.
    4. When water point is infested with wild animals. 
73. Which pillar of Islam helps muslims to think of the needs of the poor?
    1. Zakat
    2. Hajj
    3. Kalima
    4. Salat
74. Which is a characteristic of the angels of Allah (s.w)?
    1. They were created from the fire.
    2. Some of them are female.
    3. They neither eat nor drink.
    4. They cannot change into any form.
75. What should a muslim say when expressing shock and disbelief?
    1. Subhanallah
    2. Astaghfirullah
    3. Bismillah
    4. Maashallah
76. Muslims celebrate Idd-ul-adh-ha to
    1. mark the end of fasting.
    2. commemorate the birth of prophet Mohammad.
    3. remember the death of prophet Mohammad.
    4. mark the end of pilgrimage
77. Which mosque did the prophet lead a prayer of all the prophets during Isra-wal-miraaj?
    1. The kaaba
    2. Bait-ul-Aqsa
    3. Masjidul Nabawi
    4. Masjidul-qubaal
78. The feast done after Nikah is known as:-
    1. Futar
    2. receiption
    3. walima
    4. walii
79. Muslims consider the month of Muharram as sacred because:-
    1. it is the first month of the islam's calendar.
    2. Hajj takes place
    3. Prophet Musa (a.s) was born.
    4. Many important events took place. 
80. Which one of the following acts is not good? 
    1. Praying
    2. Helping the poor
    3. Greeting the elderly 
    4. Killing thieves
81. Who among the following personalities was a brother to prophet Musa (a.s)?
    1. Harun
    2. Adam
    3. Shuaib
    4. Suleiman
82. Abdallah was sent by his father to go and buy miraa. What should he do?
    1. Go obediently and ask Allah for forgiveness.
    2. Politely refuse and explain to him.
    3. Telling him to go to hell.
    4. Buy miraa and share with him.
83. Hajj who is a shopkeeper has a habit of selling low quality goods and disguise it with high quality goods. This act is known as:-
    1. Ihtikar
    2. Ghush
    3. Usury
    4. Riba
84. The fourth pillar of Islam is:-
    1. pilgrimage
    2. alms
    3. fasting
    4. declaration.
85. What was the most urgent matter to the prophet on arrival in Yathrib?
    1. To construct mosques for prayers.
    2. To ensure the sahaba's got wives.
    3. To settle the muhajirun
    4. To bring all people of Madina together 
86. The wife of the prophet (p.b.u.h), Khadija and his uncle Abu Talib died soon after
    1. the battle of Badr
    2. the hijrah
    3. the boycott of Banu Hashim
    4. the fira migration to Abyssinia
87. The second holiest shrine of islam is found in:-
    1. Madina
    2. Makkah
    3. Jerusalem
    4. Taif
88. The major lesson that muslims can learn the battle of Khandaq is-
    1. being humble
    2. sharing of opinion
    3. faith in Allah
    4. obeying leaders
89. How old was prophet Mohammad (s.a.w) when he moved to stay with his uncle Abu Talib?
    1. 10yrs
    2. 6yrs
    3. 7yrs
    4. 8yrs
90. Which one of the following is not an effect of the settlement of the Arabs at the Coast of Kenya?
    1. The natives intermarned with the Arabs 
    2. Many natives became muslims
    3. introducing of new methods of building 
    4. promoted tourism industry

MARKING SCHEME

SOCIAL STUDIES  

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

1. Flowers are transported to Joli town for export by
   1. air
   2. railway
   3. water
   4. road,
2. The most senior administrator of Safa area is
   
   1. county commissioner
   2. governor
   3. chief
   4. county representaive.
3. Which one of the following factors mainly influenced the setting up of the milk factory?
   
   1. Nearness to a dairy farm.
   2. Nearness to market.
   3. Nearness to a road.
   4. Availability of space.
4. The main contribution of the forest in the Western part of Safa area is that it
   
   1. ís a tourist attraction site
   2. protects the sources of rivers
   3. is a source of timber
   4. attracts rainfall in the area.
5. The main economic activity carried out in Safa area is
   
   1. trading
   2. farming
   3. fishing
   4. lumbering.
6. The climate of the area covered by the map can be described as
   
   1. cool and dry
   2. hot and dry
   3. cool and wet
   4. hot and wet.
7. Land in Safa area generally rises from
   1. North West to South East.
   2. South West to North East
   3. South East to North West.
   4. North East to South West.
8. The main reason why the River and Lake Nilotes dispersed from the Pubungu Pakwach area was
   1. drought
   2. famine
   3. overpopulation
   4. epidermics.
9. Below are statements about marriage system.
   1. Polygamy is allowed
   2. It is conducted by a religious leader 
   3. A man can marry only one wife 
   4. A marriage certificate is issued
   5. It is conducted in a government office
      Which one of the following combinations consist of statements that are correct about a Christian marriage?
      1. ii, iii, iv
      2. i, iv, v
      3. iii, iv, v
      4. ii, iv, v
10. Africans in Ghana used peaceful means to attain independence because
    1. Africans had strong leader
    2. Africans had formed political parties
    3. most Africans were educated
    4. the colony did not attract many settlers.
11. Which one of the following groups of countries consist of those crossed by the Great North Road?
    1. Zambia, Tanzania, Ethiopia.
    2. Congo, Angola, Namibia.
    3. Kenya, Uganda, Gabon.
    4. Nigeria, Niger, Algeria.
12. South Africa is able to produce many manufactured goods because
    1. the goods are in great demand
    2. there is availability of cheap labour
    3. the country has variety of minerals
    4. the country experiences high rainfall.
13. Below are characteristics of a vegetation zone in Africa
    1. There are scattered dry shrubs
    2. Cacti and euphorbia plants are common 
    3. There are dry turfs of grass
       The vegetation zone described above is 
       1. mediterranean vegetation
       2. semi-desert vegetation
       3. tropical vegetatio
       4. temperate vegetation.
14. When the Mandinka people of West Africa resisted French colonial rule they were led by
    1. Samouri Tour
    2. King Lewanika
    3. Chief Mkwawa
    4. Kabaka Mwanga.
15. Below are conditions for growing a certain crop
    
    1. Protection from strong winds
    2. Well drained fertile soils
    3. High rainfall
    4. High temperature between 24°c and 27°c
       The conditions listed above favour the growing of
       1. wheat
       2. cotton
       3. cocoa
       4. maize.

Use the diagram below to answer question 16  

16. The type of rainfall shown above is experienced in the following areas except 
    1. Southern Uganda
    2. Lake Victoria basin
    3. Coastal lowlands of Kenya
    4. Central Tanzania.
17. Which one of the following groups is made up of Voltaic speakers of West Africa?
    
    1. Susu, Mande, Soninke.
    2. Wolof, Fulani, Tukolor.
    3. Igbo, Yoruba, Ewe.
    4. Dagomba, Bergu, Gurba.
18. Which pair consists of elements of a map only?
    
    1. Key, vegetation.
    2. Shape, compass.
    3. Title, frame.
    4. Relief, drainage.
19. Large commercial poultry farming is carried out near urban centres due to
    
    1. availability of electricity
    2. availability of cheap labour
    3. nearness to market for poultry products
    4. nearness to source of water.
20. Residual mountains are formed through
    
    1. erosion
    2. faulting
    3. folding
    4. volcanicity.
21. Which one of the following statements about European colonial rule in Belgian Congo is correct?
    1. Africans were encouraged to assimilate.
    2. Africans were forced to work in rubber farms.
    3. Europeans used indirect rule.
    4. Europeans allowed African chiefs to rule.
22. Which one of the following duties is performed by a head teacher in a school?
    1. Appointing the deputy headteacher.
    2. Chairing Board of Management.
    3. Allocating funds to a school.
    4. Keeping school records.
23. Improvement in modern methods of communication has mainly led to
    
    1. migration of people to towns
    2. increase in trading activities
    3. expansion of urban centres
    4. expansion of infrastructure.
24. Three of the following are ways in which communities interacted in the past. Which one was not?
    
    1. Games.
    2. War.
    3. Marriage.
    4. Trading.
25. Which one of the following was a contribution of Nelson Mandela? He
    1. led South Africa to independence
    2. made South Africa a one-party state
    3. led South Africa to the first all racial elections
    4. was a founder member of African Union.
26. Lake Tana in Ethiopia and lake Itasy in Madagascar were formed when
    1. water collected inside faults
    2. water collected inside craters
    3. parts of the earth sunk
    4. flowing magma blocked rivers.
27. The Fulani people of West Africa are able to graze their livestock over large areas because 
    1. there is plenty of grass,
    2. they live in sparsely populated areas
    3. they keep large herds of livestock
    4. they use horses to scout for pasture.
28. Which one of the following factors may lead to conflicts in the society? 
    1. Use of indigenous languages.
    2. Intermarriage among communities.
    3. Unequal distribution of national resources.
    4. Movement of people to towns.

Use the map of Eastern Africa below to answer questions 29 to 32

29. Which one of the following groups of communities used the route marked S during the migration period?
    1. Abagusii, Abakuria, Abaluhyia.
    2. Yao, Hehe, Makonde.
    3. Ngoni, Chagga, Nyamwezi.
    4. Agikuyu, Aembu, Ameru.
30. The main export crop of the country marked Z is
    
    1. sisal
    2. sugarcane
    3. coffee
    4. cotton.
31. Natural vegetation in the shaded area marked X consist of
    
    1. tall elephant grass
    2. dense evergreen forests
    3. papyrus reeds
    4. short dry shrubs.
32. Three of the following statements about the town marked T are true. Which one is not?
    
    1. It started as an Arab trading centre. 
    2. It is located in a rich agricultural area.
    3. It is a county headquarter.
    4. It lies along the Trans African Highway.
33. Below are statemens about a type of democracy practised in the society-
    
    1. Decisions are made through general agreement
    2. People are involved in decision making
    3. People negotiate over issues
       The type of democracy described above is
       1. representative democracy
       2. nominal democracy
       3. participatory democracy
       4. direct democracy.
34. Which one of the following game parks is correctly matched with the country where it is found?
    

    	Game park	Country
    A.	Selous	South Africa
    B.	Huango	Zimbabwe
    C.	Kruger	Sudan
    D.	Dinder	Tanzania

35. Which one of the following was a negative effect of colonization?
    
    1. Establishment of industries.
    2. Introduction of cash crops.
    3. Introduction of modern healthcare.
    4. Alienation of African land.
36. The Ngoni people were forced to move from South Africa by
    
    1. Galla
    2. Zulu
    3. Arabs
    4. Bemba.
37. Three of the following are contributions of a community to the development of a school. Which one is not?
    
    1. Donating land to expand school facilities.
    2. Providing workers to a school.
    3. Preparing the school routine.
    4. Providing resource persons to a school.
38. Which one of the following was an achievement of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)?
    
    1. It supported countries fighting for independence.
    2. It established a common trading currency in Africa.
    3. It promoted the use of a common language.
    4. It constructed roads in member countries.
39. Which one of the following rivers end in the form of an estuary?
    
    1. River Omo.
    2. River Niger.
    3. River Rufiji.
    4. River Congo.
40. Kelvin is a British national working in Kenya. He can apply for a Kenyan citizenship if he
    
    1. marries a Kenyan citizen
    2. owns property in Kenya
    3. has lived in Kenya continuously for 7 years
    4. vies for an elective seat.
41. Dairy farming in Kenya is mainly favoured by
    
    1. cool and wet highland conditions
    2. availability of market for milk
    3. presence of milk factories in farming areas
    4. availability of good roads to transport milk.
42. The diagram below shows the formation of a mountain
    
    Which one of the following mountains in Eastern Africa was formed through the above process?
    
    1. Mount Ruwenzori.
    2. Pare highlands.
    3. Usambara mountains.
    4. Mount Longonot.
43. Which one of the following groups is made up of River and Lake Nilotes found in Eastern Africa?
    
    1. Sebei, Pokot, Kalenjin.
    2. Dinka, Luo, Acholi.
    3. Samburu, Turkana, Jie.
    4. Gabbra, Oromo, Burji.
44. The Mandinka people of West Africa resisted French colonial rule because
    1. they wanted to remain independent
    2. the French stopped them from trading 
    3. they had a strong leader
    4. they had a well trained army.
45. The main product of the planted forests of Swaziland is
    
    1. firewood
    2. pulp
    3. fruits
    4. herbal medicine.
46. Which one of the following is a function of clan elders in traditional African communities?
    
    1. Leading people to war.
    2. Foretelling future events.
    3. Allocating land to members.
    4. Preparing medicine from plants.
47. Below are descriptions of an early visitor to Eastern Africa
    
    1. He visited Kabaka Mutesa 1 of Buganda
    2. He explored areas along River Lualaba
    3. He met David Livingstone
       The person described above is
       1. John Speke
       2. Ludwig Krapf
       3. Johanne Rebman.
       4. Henry Morton Stanley.
48. African socialism was introduced in Kenya after independence in order to
    
    1. settle landless Africans
    2. promote single party rule
    3. promote political and economic development
    4. reward Africans who fought for independence.
49. The main reason why cultural artefacts are conserved in museums is to
    
    1. preserve the history of communities 
    2. sell them to people who visit the museums
    3. attract tourists to the country
    4. create jobs in the country.
50. Which one of the following plateaus is correctly matched with the country where it is found?
    

    	Plateau	Country
    A.	Bie	Nigeria
    B.	Fouta Djalon	Guinea
    C.	Jos	Sudan
    D.	Teiga	Angola

51. Three of the following are effects of industries on the environment. Which one is not?
    
    1. Destruction of natural forests.
    2. Emission of smoke to the atmosphere.
    3. Settlement of people around industries. 
    4. Dumping of waste in rivers.
52. Which one of the following minerals is correctly matched with the method used in extracting it from the ground?
    

    	Mineral	Method
    A.	Soda ash	Evaporation
    B.	Copper	Dredging
    C.	Salt	Open cast
    D.	Gold	Deep shaft

53. Nabongo Mumia collaborated with the British in Kenya because
    
    1. he wanted protection from the Nandi
    2. he wanted to trade with the British
    3. he wanted the British to build school
    4. he wanted to adopt European way of life.
54. The settlement of Arabs along the East Coast of Africa led to
    
    1. partition of East Africa
    2. introduction of pastoral farming
    3. decline in slave trade
    4. spread of Islam in Eastern Africa.
55. The effect of the Benguela currents on the South West Coast of Africa is that it has led to
    
    1. growth of dense vegetation along the Coast
    2. heavy rainfall along the Coast
    3. dry, conditions along the Coast
    4. increase of temperature along the Coast.
56. Who among the following prominent African leaders was not a founder member of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)? 
    1. Gamal Abdel Nasser.
    2. Nelson Mandela.
    3. Leopold Sedar Senghor,
    4. Haile Sellasie.
57. Which one of the following is a responsibility of the government to its citizens?
    
    1. Protecting them and their property.
    2. Establishing places of worship.
    3. Forming political parties for citizens. 
    4. Campaigning for candidates during elections.
58. A Kenyan citizen qualifies to vote if the person
    
    1. is able to read
    2. is a member of a political party
    3. is a registered voter
    4. lives in the constituency he is voting.
59. The head of a county executive committee is
    
    1. a county commissioner
    2. a senatcr
    3. a county assembly speaker
    4. a governor.
60. Three of the following statements about a county government are true. Which one is not?
    
    1. It is headed by a speaker
    2. It is headed by an elected leaders
    3. It implements projects in a county 
    4. It has appointed members.

SECTION B

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 

61. Which one of the following things did God create on the fourth day?
    
    1. Moon.
    2. Sky.
    3. Dry land.
    4. Sea creatures.
62. Who among the following people was a son of Noah?
    
    1. Seth.
    2. Shem.
    3. Lamech.
    4. Enoch.
63. Abraham obeyed God when he was living in Haran by
    
    1. taking Lot with him
    2. accepting to sacrifice Isaac
    3. getting a wife for Isaac
    4. moving to an unknown land.
64. Moses was not willing to go back to Egypt from Midian because
    
    1. he was afraid of the king of Egypt
    2. his family was in Midian
    3. the Israelites did not know him
    4. he was not a good speaker.
65. When the Israelites crossed the Red sea they worshipped God by
    
    1. singing songs
    2. offering sacrifices
    3. reciting the commandments
    4. fasting.
66. Who among the following women was a judge in Israel?
    
    1. Ruth.
    2. Naomi.
    3. Deborah.
    4. Hannah.
67. Which one of the following was done by David when he was the king of Israel?
    
    1. He killed Goliath.
    2. He built a temple in Jerusalem.
    3. He made Jerusalem the capital.
    4. He made the covenant box.
68. King Ahab offended God when he
    
    1. took Uriah's wife
    2. took Naboth's vineyard
    3. planned the murder of Uriah
    4. consulted a Median.
69. Who among the following prophets said that Jesus would be born in the town of Bethlehem?
    
    1. Jeremiah.
    2. Hosea.
    3. Micah.
    4. Isaiah.
70. Which one of the following events took place when Jesus was born?
    
    1. An angel spoke to some shepherds.
    2. Darkness covered the earth.
    3. There was an earthquake.
    4. The curtain in the temple was born. PREDICTOR-001
71. When John the baptist met Jesus he called him the
    
    1. king of the Jews
    2. redeemer of Jerusalem
    3. light to the gentiles
    4. lamb of God.
72. Which one of the following events took place when Jesus was fasting in the wilderness?
    
    1. He changed water into wine.
    2. He was anointed by a sinful woman.
    3. The devil tempted him.
    4. He healed a paralyzed man.
73. Which one of the following was a teaching of Jesus during the sermon on the mount? 
    1. 'I am the way the truth and life'
    2.  'Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you'
    3. 'Who is the greatest?'
    4. 'Happy are those who believe without seeing'
74. Which one of the following miracles was performed by Jesus in Capernaum?
    
    1. Healing a paralyzed man.
    2. Raising a widow's son.
    3. Changing water into wine.
    4. Calming a storm.
75. A lesson that Christians learn from the parable of the lost son is to be
    
    1. humble
    2. patience
    3. repentant
    4. generous.
76. When Jesus was arrested he was praying at
    
    1. the Garden of Gethsemane
    2. the temple in Jerusalem
    3. the home of Zacchaeus
    4. the home of Lazarus.
77. Peter denied Jesus because
    
    1. Jesus had predicted that
    2. it was at night
    3. he was afraid of the crowd
    4. he was not known to the high priest.
78. The disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit when they were praying in
    
    1. Jericho
    2. Bethlehem
    3. Emmaus
    4. Jerusalem.
79. Who among the following believers was chosen as a deacon?
    
    1. Ananias.
    2.  Philip.
    3. Saul.
    4. Barnabbas.
80. Tabitha of Joppa showed kindness by
    
    1. making clothes for widows
    2. giving food to strangers
    3. washing clothes for the elderly
    4. feeding orphans.
81. Which one of the following groups of books are gospels?
    1. Ezra, Esther, Job.
    2. Mark, Luke, John.
    3. Romans, Ephesians, Jude.
    4. Revelation, Exodus, Isaiah.
82. In traditional African communities children are named after ancestors in order to
    
    1. please the parents
    2. make the children grow healthy
    3. avoid calamites
    4. keep the ancestors remembered.
83. The work of priests in traditional African communities is to
    
    1. lead people in offering sacrifices
    2. predict future events
    3. prepare libations
    4. prepare medicine from plants.
84. In traditional African communities children are taught moral values by
    
    1. peers
    2. warriors 
    3. priests
    4. parents.
85. The main reason for marriage in traditional. African communities is to
    
    1. get companionship
    2. get children
    3. become famous
    4. get wealth.
86. Amos prays for her sick mother. This element of prayer is
    
    1. adoration
    2. petition
    3. confession
    4. intercession.
87. Christians are encouraged to conserve the environment mainly because
    
    1. they get food from the environment
    2. they are paid to do so
    3. God has commanded them to do so
    4. they become known.
88. The best way in which parents can teach their children good behaviour is by 
    1. punishing children who misbehave
    2. rewarding their children
    3. setting good examples
    4. taking their children to church.
89. Christians preach against abortion mainly because
    
    1. it is destruction of life
    2. it is a waste of money
    3. it makes people to be disrespected
    4. it is a waste of time.
90. The church has established schools in Kenya in order to
    
    1. offer free education
    2. create jobs in the country
    3. get money to build churches 
    4. promote literacy in the country.

SECTION B

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Which prophet of Allah was given Taurat?
    
    1. Issa.
    2. Ibrahim.
    3. Musa.
    4. Daud.
62. The angel of Allah who brought wahy to the prophets was called
    
    1. Jibril.
    2. Mikail.
    3. Izrafil:
    4. Ridhan.
63. Which of the following salat does not have rukuu and ujud?
    
    1. Witr.
    2. Janazah.
    3. Taraweh.
    4. Tahajud.
64. Which one is not a sacred month?
    
    1. Rabiul Awwal.
    2. Muharram.
    3. Rajab.
    4. Dhul Qaadah.
65. In which month is swalatul tarawih said?
    1. Rajab.
    2. Shawal,
    3. Muharram.
    4. Ramadhan.
66. Which one is not a forbidden animal in Islam?
    
    1. The strangled animal.
    2. The carcasses.
    3. The animal killed by hunting.
    4. The animal killed by horns.
67. Hiding goods in order to get more profits is called
    
    1. ghush.
    2. hoarding.
    3. usury.
    4. ribaa.
68. Which rite below is not Umrah?
    
    1. Running between swafa and marwa.
    2. Sleeping at mina and muzdalifa. 
    3. Wearing ihraam.
    4. Clipping the hair.
69. The prophet said that whoever is not thankful to people is not thankful to
    1. angels.
    2. the prophets.
    3. Allah.
    4. himself.
70. In shawwal, it is sunnah to fast _____________________________
    
    1. any six days.
    2. the whole month.
    3. the first six days.
    4. the last six days.
71. Which of the following is not among the places that were declared safe when makkah was conquered?
    
    1. People's own houses.
    2. The house of Abu Sufyan.
    3. The holy Kaabah.
    4. The house of Ikrimah.
72. Surah Al-Alaq emphasizes on
    
    1. brotherhood.
    2. peace.
    3. knowledge.
    4. last day.
73. Which one happened in the battle of Badr?
    1. The Quraish who taught muslims how to read were forgiven.
    2. Dead bodies of the Quraish were mutilated.
    3. The prophet punished Suhail who insulted him.
    4. Ony those who paid ransom were forgiven.
74. Which one is not a pillar of Iman?
    
    1. Belief in His angels.
    2. Belief in paradise.
    3. Belief in His books.
    4. Belief in Allah.
75. Prophet Muhammad(p.b.u.h) gave His farewell speech on the
    
    1. 6th Dhul Hijjah.
    2. 9th Dhul Hijjah. C
    3. 10th Dhul Hijjah.
    4. 5th Dhul Hijjah.
76. HIV is not spread through
    
    1. sexual intercourse.
    2. sharing cutting tools.
    3. blood transfusion.
    4. shaking hands with infected person.
77. Who accompanied Musa to Firaun?
    
    1. Harun (A.S)
    2. His wife.
    3. Al-Khidr.
    4. Shuaib (A.S)
78.  In surah Tiyn, Allah swears by the following except
    
    1. Baitul mugaddas.
    2. Olive tree.
    3. Mount Sinai.
    4. Fig tree.
79. Who among the following is exempted from fasting?
    
    1. The wealthy.
    2. Men in wet dreams.
    3. People in Janabah.
    4. Women in Nijas.
80. Which attribute of Allah means the provider?
    
    1. Ar-Raham..
    2. As-Salam.
    3. Ar.Razaq.
    4. Ar-Rahim.
81. Muhammad (SAW) was appointed the messenger of Allah at the age of
    
    1. 25years.
    2. 40years.
    3. 30years.
    4. 63years.
82. Which surah of Qur'an is referred to as the mother of Qur'an?
    
    1. Alaq.
    2. Fatiha.
    3. Ikhlas.
    4. Nas.
83. Salat performed for a dead muslim before burial is known as
    
    1. Janazah.
    2. Kusuf.
    3. Tahajud.
    4. Dhuha.
84. "Read in the name of your lord, who created" This is a verse from surah
    
    1. Fatiha.
    2. Alaq.
    3. Ikhlas.
    4. An-Nas.
85. The special prayer performed during the eclipse of the moon is called
    
    1. dhuha.
    2. kusuf.
    3. istiskai.
    4. khusuf.
86. The fifth pillar of Islam is
    
    1. hajj.
    2. saum.
    3. kalima.
    4. salat.
87. Who among the following prophets of Allah made the blind to see?
    
    1. Musa.
    2. Ibrahim.
    3. Shuaib.
    4. Issa.
88. During the journey of Isra wal-miraj, the prophet was given command for muslims to
    
    1. go for hajj.
    2. pray five times.
    3. fast during Ramadhan.
    4. give zakat.
89. Complete the hadith. "Ritual purity is a sign of ___________________________"
    
    1. goodness
    2. faith
    3. prayers
    4. Islam
90. Lady Khadija was older than the prophet by
    
    1. 20years.
    2. 10years.
    3. 15years.
    4. 40years.

MARKING SCHEME

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

C.R.E

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

I.R.E

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

SECTION I: SOCIAL STUDIES

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

1. The land in Lwala area slopes towards
   
   1. North
   2. South West
   3. South East
   4. North West
2. Which type of industry is likely to be established in North Eastern part of Lwala area?
   
   1. Manufacturing industry
   2. Assembly industry
   3. Processing industry
   4. Service industry
3. The residents of Lwala area are dorminantly
   
   1. Christians
   2. Muslims
   3. traditionalists
   4. Hindus
4. The following economic activities is least likely to be carried out in Lwala area. Which one is it?
   
   1. Beef farming
   2. Trading activities
   3. Mining activities
   4. Lumbering activities
5. What is the main vegetation found in the drainage feature to the South West of Lwala area?
   
   1. Papyrus reeds
   2. Mangrove plants 
   3. Riverine plants
   4. Scrubs
6. Lwala area is likely to be a
   
   1. ward
   2. county
   3. senate
   4. constituency
7. What is the approximate area of Tinda swampin Lwala area?
   
   1. 16.5km²
   2. 8.25km²
   3. 15km²
   4. 8km²
8. All the statements below are parental roles towards a school. Which one is not?
   
   1. Sending children to school
   2. Attending academic days meetings
   3. Administering corporal punishment to errant pupils
   4. Contributing funds towards school development
9. Marriages can be long lasting only if the spouses
   
   1. learn to control their anger
   2. support each other financially 
   3. exercise love, care and lust
   4. practice love, affection and trust
10. The diagram below represents a weather instrument.
    
    The above instrument is mainly used to
    
    1. show direction and speed of wind
    2. measure strength of wind
    3. measure strength of wind and show direction
    4. measure air pressure and strength of wind
11. The time at Asmara 80°E is 3.00pm. What time would it be at Accra 0°?
    
    1. 8.20pm
    2. 9.40am
    3. 8.20am
    4. 9.40pm
12. Most rivers in Africa are not navigable mainly because of
    
    1. presence of waterfalls
    2. low volumes of water
    3. presence of waterfalls and gorges
    4. presence of waterfalls and cataracts

Use the diagram below to answer question 13 and 14.

14. The above feature represents the formation of
    
    1. larva-dammed lake
    2. down-warped lake
    3. corrie lake
    4. ox-bow lake
15. Which pair of the lakes were formed through the above process?
    
    1. Lakes Gambi and Utange
    2. Lakes Kanyaboli and Nyos
    3. Lakes Itasy and Kivu
    4. Lakes Shala and Paradise
16. The diagram below shows an average monthly rainfall and temperatures for a certain climatic
    
    The temperature above is likely to have been recorded in the town of
    
    1. Addis Ababa
    2. Accra
    3. Dar-es-Salaam
    4. Windhoek
17. Which one of the following factors mainly influence the vegetation on mountains?
    
    1. Climate
    2. Latitude
    3. Altitude
    4. Rainfall
18. Which one of the following hominids is described below?
    
    1. Made simple tools out of stones
    2. Ate raw meat from wild animals
    3. Has the whole body covered with hair
       The above hominid is the
       
       1. Homo Erectus
       2. Homo Sapien
       3. Homo Habilis
       4. Austropithecus
19. Africa is separated from the Sinai Peninsula by the
    
    1. Red Sea
    2. Suez Canal
    3. Cape Guardafui
    4. Strait of Bab-el-Mandeb
20. Which set of communities belong to the Mande speakers of West Africa?
    
    1. Ewe, Wolof, Fulani, Mossi
    2. Hausa, Andarawa, Tuareg, Limba
    3. Bambara, Vai, Susu, Soninke
    4. Kanuri, Zarma, Malinke, Mandinka
21. Which one of the following is the main form of interaction among the youth in Kenya today?
    
    1. Games and sports
    2. Education
    3. Trading activities
    4. Intermarriages
22. The main reason why the Congo Basin has low population density is because
    
    1. it has thick and dense forests
    2. it is occupied by dangerous animals 
    3. it has poor road network
    4. the government does not allow human settlement in the area
23. Which method of fishing is shown below?
    
    
    1. Purse seining
    2. Trawling
    3. Net drifting
    4. Long lining
24. Which one of the following institutions of marriage is presided over by a government official?
    
    1. Customary marriage
    2. Christian marriage
    3. Civil marriage
    4. Islamic marriage
25. The following are uses of a certain mineral 
    1. used in making glasses and soap
    2. used in the manufacture of dyes and drugs
    3. used in water treatment
       The above mineral is mined at
       
       1. Kariandusi
       2. Kimwarer
       3. lake Magadi
       4. Niger Delta
26. Which country of Africa is wrongly matched with its capital city?
    
    1. Gambia - Banjul
    2. Guinea - Conakry
    3. Equatorial Guinea - Malabo
    4. Gabon-Lome
27. The following are conditions that favour the growing of a certain crop:
    
    1. low temperatures of between 12°c - 15°c
    2. high altitude of above 1500m
    3. deep well-drained fertile volcanic soils
    4. high and well distributed rainfall of between 1000mm - 1500mm throughout the year.
       The above conditions favour the growing of
       1. pyrethrum
       2. sugarcane
       3. cocoa
       4. cloves
28. Which pastoral community live in the semi-arid of the Kalahari?
    
    1. The Fulani
    2. The Toposa
    3. The Tswana
    4. The Maasai
29. Copper from Zambia is mainly exported to Europe through the port of
    
    1. Lusaka
    2. Beira
    3. Ndola
    4. Dar-es-Salaam
30. The main tourist attraction found to the Eastern part of lake Turkana is
    
    1. warm sandy beaches
    2. varied wildlife
    3. beautiful sceneries
    4. cultural heritage
31. The most common problem facing most of the Multi-Purpose River Projects in Africa is
    
    1. frequent floods
    2. presence of water weeds
    3. industrial development
    4. siltation of dams
32. The Great Okavango Sanctuary is found in
    1. Zimbabwe
    2. Botswana
    3. South Africa
    4. Namibia
33. Which method did king Leopold II of Belgium used to colonise Congo between 1885 to 1908?
    
    1. Paternalism
    2. Direct Rule
    3. Assimilation
    4. Indirect Rule
34. Which political party did Kwame Nkurumah use to lead Ghana to attain its independence?
    1. United Gold Coast Convection
    2. African National Congress
    3. National People's Party
    4. Convection People's Party
35. Who among the following early visitors to East Africa was sent to look for Dr. David and confirm if lake Victoria was the source of
    river Nile?
    
    1. John Speke
    2. Samwel Baker
    3. Henry Morton Stanley
    4. Johan Rebman

Use the diagram below to answer questions 35 to 36.

35. What is the nature of the winds marked Q?
    
    1. Cool and wet
    2. Warm and dry
    3. Hot and moist
    4. Cold and dry
36. Which economic activity is favoured by the region marked B?
    
    1. Ranching
    2. Growing of cloves
    3. Rearing of dairy cattle
    4. Pastoralism
37. Which set of countries were colonised by Germany?
    
    1. Namibia, Tanganyika, Cameroon
    2. Swaziland, Sierra Leone, Malawi
    3. Guinea Bissau, Angola, Mozambique 
    4. Guinea, Mali, Niger
38. Samouri Toure was defeated by the French mainly because
    
    1. the Mandinka people were not united 
    2. the French people had inferior weapons
    3. Samouri Toure's army had crude weapons
    4. Samouri Toure's army were too strong and well equipped
39. Three of the groups of people listed below have special needs except
    
    1. the physically challenged
    2. the people living with HIV/AIDS
    3. the visually impaired
    4. the people who are unable to read and write
40. All the following countries are member states of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS). Which country withdrew in the year 2000?
    
    1. Morocco
    2. Guinea
    3. Mauritania
    4. Mozambique
41. Which African country is not connected by the Cotonou-Gao-Oudja Highway?
    
    1. Cameroon
    2. Benin
    3. Niger
    4. Morocco
42. Which one of the following is not an electric media?
    1. Mobile phone
    2. Internet
    3. Newspaper
    4. Television
43. Which one of the following was a social organization of the San?
    
    1. They were hunters and gatherers
    2. They recognized the Praying Mantis as God's symbols on earth
    3. They had ceremonial chiefs
    4. They lived in clans of about 250 people
44. Which one of the following groups consists of abuse of human rights?
    1. Child labour and forced marriage
    2. Denying people shelter and boy circumcision
    3. Lack of treatment for the sick and providing food and shelter for children D
    4. Provision of free education and discrimination on basis of gender
45. The investigations by an independent party to establish the facts on the issues causing disagreements is known as
    
    1. inquiry
    2. conciliation
    3. mediation
    4. appeal
46. The rights and freedoms of individuals are contained in chapter ________________ of the constitution.
    
    1. three
    2. four
    3. five
    4. eight
47. Which one of the following is not a function of the legislature arm of the government?
    
    1. Implementing government policies
    2. Amending the existing laws
    3. Approving the government's expenditure
    4. Debating bills
48. Which one of the following is not a responsibility of children in the family?
    
    1. Attending school
    2. Cleaning the home compound
    3. Working on the farm for better salaries
    4. Taking care of family property
49. During the pre-colonial period, goods were mainly transported using
    
    1. porters 
    2. carts
    3. boats
    4. vehicles
50. Which one of the following climatic factors has greatly influenced the climate of most part of Namibia?
    
    1. Nearness to the large waterbodies
    2. Ocean currents
    3. Prevailing winds
    4. Nature of the Coastline
51. Fresh flowers, fruits and vegetables are mainly transported from the farms to the airport by
    
    1. pipeline
    2. air
    3. railway
    4. road
52. Morocco is currently headed by
    
    1. an elected president
    2. hereditary king
    3. an elected Prime Minister
    4. a queen

Use the map of Africa below to answer questions 53-56.

53. In which month is winter experienced in the latitude marked R?
    
    1. March
    2. June
    3. September
    4. December
54. The Island country marked K is likely to be
    
    1. Comoros
    2. Mauritius
    3. Seychelles
    4. Sao Toome and Precipe
55. Which tree species is not likely to be found in the region marked xxx?
    
    1. Camphor
    2. Mvule
    3. Eucalyptus
    4. Rosewood
56. The town marked W in the Northern part of Africa is
    
    1. Tunisia
    2. Tripoli
    3. Cairo
    4. Alexandria
57. Which one of the following electoral officials announces the election results of a senator at the constituency tallying centre?
    
    1. The Chairman of IEBC
    2. The Returning Officer
    3. The Presiding Officer
    4. The Polling Officer
58. The following are service industries except
    
    1. hair dressing
    2. banking
    3. television repair
    4. milk processing
59. Which day is celebrated to commemorate the day Kenya attained its internal self government from the British in 1963
    1. Jamhuri Day
    2. Mashujaa Day
    3. Labour Day
    4. Madaraka Day
60. Elected members of the County Assembly (MCAs) represent a region known as
    
    1. constituency
    2. county
    3. senate
    4. ward

SECTION II: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

PART 1: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. According to Genesis, Biblical stories of creation, what did God create on the third day?
    1. Sea creatures and birds of the air
    2. Land, sea and vegetation
    3. Heavenly bodies like sun, moon and stars
    4. Land animals and birds
62. What was the sign of the covenant between God and Abraham according to Genesis 17:10?
    1. Smoking fire pot
    2. Flaming torch
    3. Rainbow
    4. Circumcision
63. Which of the following lessons do Christians learn from the story of Joseph as a slave in Egypt?
    
    1. Be kind to people by giving them food
    2. To always fight for their freedom
    3. Forgive those who wrong them 
    4. Interpret dreams for their leaders
64. Why did the Israelites eat while standing during the Passover night?
    
    1. To show that they were God's chosen people
    2. To show that they were not ready to leave Egypt
    3. Because they were in hurry to leave Egypt 
    4. Because they wished to stay a little longer
65. The second book of the Bible mainly describes about
    
    1. the beginning of life
    2. the settlement of Israelites into Canaan 
    3. the making of the Sinai covenant
    4. the journey of Israelites to Canaan
66. Which one of the following commandments was broken by both Cain and king Ahab? 
    1. Do not commit murder
    2. Do not desire another person's property
    3. Do not accuse anyone falsely
    4. Do not make for yourselves images
67. King David is mainly remembered in Israel because he
    
    1. made Jerusalem a Jewish religious centre
    2. built a temple for God in Jerusalem 
    3. destroyed the altars of Baal
    4. married many wives
68. Which one of the following sins was committed by king Solomon? He
    
    1. took other people's property
    2. over taxed his subjects
    3. committed adultery
    4. gave the Israelites' land to foreigners
69. Prophet Isaiah foretold that the messiah would be called
    
    1. the lamb of God
    2. the son of the most high
    3. the king of the kings
    4. the prince of peace
70. Who among the following people visited baby Jesus first?
    
    1. The Samaritans
    2. The shepherds
    3. The visitors from the east
    4. The Pharisees
71. When Mary and Joseph took baby Jesus to Jerusalem for dedication, they found two of the following people in the temple. Who were they?
    
    1. Zechariah and John
    2. Simeon and Annah 
    3. Zechariah and Annah
    4. Mary and Martha
72. Jesus Christ helped lepers by
    
    1. healing them from their sickness 
    2. teaching them about God
    3. baptising them with Holy Spirit 
    4. asking them to pray for their sins
73. What do we learn from the parable of the ten young women? It teaches us to
    
    1. always be ready for the coming of Jesus Christ
    2. respect the institution of marriage
    3. marry more than one woman
    4. stay indoors in the evening
74. "Happy are those who are pure in heart, they will see the kingdom of God." These words were spoken by Jesus
    
    1. during the trial in the wilderness
    2. when visiting Bethany
    3. during the sermon on the mountain 
    4. when healing the sick
75. Which one of the following statements about Jesus Christ is expressed in the Apostles' creed?
    
    1. Jesus rose from the dead
    2. Jesus was betrayed by Judas Iscariot
    3. Jesus was denied by Peter
    4. Jesus forgave the repentant thief
76. On which of the following occasions did Jesus show that He respected the law of Moses? When He
    
    1. healed the paralytic man
    2. healed a blind man
    3. raised Lazarus from dead
    4. healed the lepers
77. Who among the following groups of people anointed the body of Jesus for burial?
    1. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus 
    2. Simon of Cyrene and Joseph of Arimathea
    3. Mary Magdalene and Cleopas 
    4. Peter and Jonah
78. "You created every part of me. You put me in my mother's womb." These words were said by
    
    1. Job
    2. David
    3. Peter
    4. St. Paul
79. The part played by Ananias in the conversion of Saul on the way to Damascus was that he 
    1. taught him the good news
    2. helped him to recover his eyes
    3. led him into accepting Jesus
    4. prayed and baptised him
80. Christians in the early church best showed their unity by
    
    1. reciting scriptures
    2. singing praises
    3. sharing food
    4. baptising one another
81. Which one of the following acts of worship was done by Paul and Silas when they were in prison? They
    
    1. took the Holy Communion
    2. sang hymns to praise prison wardens
    3. repented their sins
    4. praised God in hymns
82. Which one of the following beliefs in African traditional society is not compatible with Christianity?
    
    1. Beliefs in life after death
    2. Beliefs in reconciliation with God
    3. Beliefs that God is powerful
    4. Beliefs in charms and amulets
83. What is the main purpose of marriage according to the Christian teaching?
    
    1. To have children
    2. To avoid immorality
    3. To gain status in the society
    4. To provide companionship
84. In traditional African society, education was aimed at
    
    1. character moulding
    2. getting employed
    3. acquiring academic certificates 
    4. gaining wisdom
85. Joy does not want to share a book with you because you are poor. The best action to take is to
    
    1. teach her about sharing
    2. report her to the teacher
    3. avoid talking to her
    4. change your sitting position
86. Christians can best avoid sexual misuse by
    1. not mixing with people of the opposite sex
    2. not taking alcohol and drugs
    3. going to church to pray
    4. obeying God's teachings on the sacredness of sex
87. Drug abuse is discouraged by Christians mainly because
    
    1. it wastes money
    2. it affects people's health
    3. it wastes time
    4. it causes indiscipline
88. African Christians show their appreciation of traditional heritage by
    
    1. preaching the gospel to non-Christians 
    2. visiting traditional healers
    3. preaching against additional African beliefs and practices
    4. accepting traditional values that are compatible with Christianity
89. Why do Christians obey the authority?
    
    1. Leaders too love God
    2. All authority comes from God
    3. God loves those in authority
    4. God blesses those in authority
90. A friend of yours hides a frog in the teacher's cupboard. The teacher discovered and decided to punish the whole class. As a Christian, what is the best thing to do?
    
    1. Tell the teacher who did it
    2. Keep quiet and let the teacher punish everybody
    3. Tell your friend to run away
    4. Ask your friend to confess and apologize

PART II

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. "Fal-Muariyat Qad-haa." This verse is from surah
    1. Al-Qaariah 
    2. Al-Aadiyat 
    3. Al-Fatiha
    4. Al-Masad
62. According to the teachings of Islam, zakah should be given to
    
    1. poor Muslims
    2. relatives
    3. widows
    4. any poor person
63. Which surah among the following describes the events of the day of judgement?
    1. Fiyl
    2. Naas
    3. Fatiha
    4. Zilzalah
64. Swalah can be nullified by all the following except
    
    1. laughing
    2. farting
    3. sweating
    4. talking
65. The prophet's child who gave birth to Hassan and Hussein was
    
    1. Zainab
    2. Ummul-Kulthum
    3. Fatma
    4. Ruqayah
66. The month in which the prophet (SAW) went for Isra and Miiraj was
    
    1. Muharram
    2. Rajab
    3. Ramadhan
    4. Dhul-Hijja
67. The prophet of Allah(SWT) who received the Zabur was
    
    1. Yusuf (AS)
    2. Issa (AS)
    3. Musa (AS)
    4. Daud (AS)
68. According to the teachings of the prophet (SAW), a hypocrite has
    
    1. three signs
    2. good luck 
    3. bad luck
    4. no friend
69. When visiting the sick, the best gift is
    
    1. a dua
    2. flowers
    3. a card
    4. food
70. The term Islam means
    
    1. strength
    2. religion
    3. peace
    4. prophethood
71. The reason as to why the Muslims were defeated in the battle of Uhud is that
    
    1. they were few
    2. they had no weapons
    3. they disobeyed the prophet(SAW)
    4. the Quraish ambushed them at night
72. A woman who is observing eddat after the death of her husband should do it for
    
    1. three months and ten days
    2. twelve months and three days
    3. nine days and ten hours
    4. four months and ten days
73. The angel in-charge of removing human souls is
    
    1. Jibril (AS)
    2. Malakul Maut
    3. Mikail
    4. Israfil
74. Which statement among the following is true about the prophets of Allah?
    
    1. They were sinless
    2. They were either male or female
    3. They could change to any form
    4. They had super powers
75. The sunnah prayer that is performed when there is an eclipse of the sun is
    
    1. Istisqai
    2. Khusuf
    3. Kusuf
    4. Istikhara
76. The best way of enjoying your free time could be
    
    1. listening to music
    2. engaging in physical exercises
    3. spying on others
    4. insulting the non-Muslims
77. Sofia found two girls fighting during the library lesson. The best thing Sofia should have done is to
    
    1. ask them to fight without noise
    2. separate the two girls
    3. continue reading in silence
    4. make a dua to Allah(SWT)
78. The prophet(AW) said, "Love for others...."
    
    1. a brighter future
    2. paradise and not hell
    3. wealth in this world
    4. what you love for yourself
79. The following are examples of lawful work except one. Which one is it? Being a
    
    1. brewer
    2. teacher
    3. engineer
    4. motorist
80. Work is considered an act of Ibaada if
    
    1. it is done to please Allah(SWT)
    2. it pays more
    3. it makes a person famous
    4. it is done to please others
81. A person who does good and avoids evil is considered to have
    1. Israf
    2. pride
    3. taqwa 
    4. disobeyed
82. On the 10th Dhul-Hijja Muslims celebrate
    
    1. Hijra
    2. Idul-Fitr
    3. Idul-Adh-ha
    4. Nikah
83. When pilgrims put on the white Ihram, it symbolizes
    
    1. equality
    2. unity
    3. faith
    4. patience
84. The people of nabii Nuh(AS) were sturbon and did not believe in what Nuh(AS) preached. This led to Allah(SWT) punishing them by sending
    1. birds with pebbles
    2. floods
    3. unknown diseases
    4. drought and famine
85. Muslims must observe fardh fasting in the month of
    
    1. Shaaban
    2. Ramadhan
    3. Swafar
    4. Dhul-Qaada
86. The title given to the prophet(SAW) by the Quraish for being honest is
    
    1. Ahmad
    2. Abtar
    3. Al-Fatah
    4. Al-Amin
87. Which one of the following is among the conditions of Saum?
    
    1. Be a Muslim
    2. Be wealthy 
    3. Eat suhur
    4. Pray tahajud
88. A Muslim who keeps animals can show kindness to the animals by
    
    1. selling them
    2. slaughtering them
    3. providing shelter for them
    4. punishing the animals
89. It is true to say that angels were created from
    
    1. wind
    2. fire
    3. clay
    4. light
90. Which one of the following is common among Muslims?
    
    1. Food
    2. Qibla
    3. Colour
    4. Taqrir

MARKING SCHEME

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

C.R.E

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

I.R.E

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

QUESTIONS

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

1. The land in Mabere area slopes from
   1. North East
   2. North West
   3. South East
   4. South West
2. The main reason why coffee and tea are grown to the North Western region of Mabere area is
   1. the presence of the forest nearby
   2. flat land in the area
   3. cool and wet climate
   4. presence of the river
3. The railway line in Mabere area was mainly constructed to
   1. transport timber
   2. transport quarry workers
   3. transport stones
   4. transport animals
4. Which one of the following economic activities is not practised in Mabere area?
   1. Crop farming
   2. Trading
   3. Fishing
   4. Lumbering
5. The type of settlement found in Mabere area can be classified as
   1. clustered
   2. linear
   3. sparse
   4. scattered
6. Mabere town developed mainly due to
   1. availability of water
   2. its location at a road junction
   3. good climate
   4. presence of police station
7. The elected head of Mabere area is a
   1. governor
   2. county representative
   3. senator
   4. county commissioner
8. Three theories that explain the origin of humankind include the following except
   1. evolution theory
   2. mythical theory
   3. religious theory
   4. geological theory
9. Traditional Education was taught using all the following except
   1. using proverbs and wise sayings
   2. using songs
   3. using story telling
   4. using story books
10. Which one of the following aspects of culture should not be preserved?
    1. Moral values
    2. Male circumcision
    3. Wife inheritance
    4. Traditional marriage
11. Below is a description of a lake in Africa
    1. It is a source of a river
    2. It is shared by three countries
    3. It is the largest in Africa
    4. It was formed through downwarping
       The lake described above is
       1. Lake Tanganyika
       2. Lake Malawi
       3. Lake Chad
       4. Lake Victoria
12. Which one of the following groups of communities belong to the Highland Nilotes?
    1. Dinka, Nuer, Shilluk
    2. Sabaot, Tugen, Pokot
    3. Turkana, Iteso, Samburu 
    4. Beja, Hawa, Mbugu
13. Traditional artefacts are conserved in museums mainly to
    1. attract tourists
    2. create job opportunities
    3. preserve the cultural heritage of the country
    4. preserve historic buildings
14. Three of the following are functions of the head teacher in a public primary school. Which one is not?
    1. Records minutes of the Board of Management's meetings.
    2. Keeps official documents of the school
    3. Writes minutes during staff meeting
    4. Delegates duties and responsibilities to the teachers
15. Which one of the following plateaus is found in Angola?
    1. Jos plateau
    2. Bie plateau
    3. Nyika plateau
    4. Fouta Djallon plateau
16. Cocoa growing in Ghana has contributed to the economy of Ghana in the following ways except
    1. creation of jobs
    2. growth of industries
    3. increase in foreign exchange
    4. increase in foreign debts
17. Below is a description of a climatic zone in Africa.
    1. Found at the tips of the continent of Africa
    2. Experience dry conditions during summer
    3. Receives rainfall during winter
    4. Rainfall is influenced by westerly winds
       The climatic region described above is
       1. equatorial
       2. Mediterranean
       3. desert
       4. tropical savanna
18. Which one of the following game parks is correctly matched with the country it is found?
    1. Hwango - Zambia
    2. Kruger - Kenya
    3. Black River Gorges - Mauritius
    4. Tsavo - South Africa

Use the map of Africa below to answer questions 19-23

19. The mountains marked T were formed through the process of
    1. faulting
    2. folding
    3. volcanicity
    4. erosion
20. The sun is overhead the tropic marked X on
    1. 22 December
    2. 21 March
    3. 23 September
    4. 21 June
21. The Island country marked S has its city in
    1. Victoria
    2. Antananarivo
    3. Pretoria.
    4. Praia
22. The country marked R was colonized by 
    1. Portuguese
    2. Germans
    3. French
    4. British
23. The river project marked M was designed mainly to
    1. provide water for irrigation
    2. generate hydro-electric power
    3. provide water for transport
    4. control floods
24. Below are characteristics of a certain type of soil
    1. They are red in colour
    2. They are found in the highlands
    3. Support growing of tea and coffee
    4. Rich in nutrients
       The type of soil described above is
       1. volcanic soil
       2. black cotton soil
       3. sandy soil
       4. alluvial soil
25. The main problem facing dams in Africa is
    1. accumulation of silt
    2. expensive cost of operation
    3. accidents
    4. drought
26. The government of Kenya encourages the establishment of jua kali industries mainly to
    1. make use of the available raw materials
    2. create self employment to the youths
    3. provide items for household use
    4. manufacture goods for export
27. Which one of the following minerals is not correctly matched with its method of mining?
    1. Gold-shaft
    2. Diatomite - open cast
    3. Petroleum-drilling
    4. Soda Ash - deep shaft
28. The main cause of road accidents in Kenya is
    1. unqualified drivers
    2. unroadworthy vehicles
    3. use of mobile phones while driving
    4. human error
29. Three of the following are effects of revolution of the earth. Which one is not?
    1. Causes day and night
    2. Causes varying length of day and night at different times of the year
    3. Causes the four seasons
    4. Causes changes in the position of the midday sun at different times of the year
30. The main problem facing poultry farming in Kenya is
    1. high cost of feeds
    2. attacks by pests and diseases
    3. lack of market
    4. lack of enough capital

Use the diagram below to answer questions 31-32

31. The diagram above represents the formation of
    1. convectional rainfall
    2. relief rainfall
    3. cyclonic rainfall
    4. frontal rainfall
32. The winds marked X are
    1. cool and wet
    2. hot and dry
    3. warm and wet
    4. cool and dry
33. Below are description of a type of marriage
    1. Banns are posted in public places for 21 days
    2. Conducted by a government officer 
    3. Requires at least two witnesses 
    4. A marriage certificate is issued
       The type of marriage described above is
       1. Islamic marriage
       2. Customary marriage
       3. Hindu marriage
       4. Civil marriage
34. The government established settlement schemes after independence mainly to
    1. improve the quality of life of the people
    2. settle people without land
    3. increase food production
    4. case congestion in densely populated Areas
35. Three of the following are traditional methods of predicting weather. Which one is not?
    1. Observing the movement of winds
    2. Observing clouds
    3. Observing the behaviour of some animals
    4. Using a windsock to determine the strength of the wind
36. The main problem facing trade in Eastern Africa is
    1. political differences
    2. lack of capital
    3. production of almost similar goods
    4. lack of a common currency
37. Which of the following is not a positive effect of the European settlement in Kenya?
    1. Introduction of cash crop farming
    2. Introduction of dairy farming
    3. introduction of African native reserves
    4. introduction of new methods of farming
38. The main crop grown in Mwea Tebere irrigation scheme is
    1. french beans
    2. seed maize
    3. watermelon
    4. rice
39. Which of the following is not a traditional method of preserving fish?
    1. Freezing
    2. Smoking
    3. Sun-drying
    4. Salting
40. Climate of Africa is influenced by all the following factors. Which one is not?
    1. Meridians
    2. Ocean currents
    3. Winds
    4. Altitude
41. The government of Swaziland is headed by 
    1. King
    2. President
    3. Queen
    4. Prime minister
42. Which of the following groups of countries was colonized by the Germans?
    1. Togo, Cameroon, Namibia
    2. Congo, Chad, Mali
    3. Angola, Madagascar, Benin
    4. Morocco, Tunisia, Libya
43. The most common and developed form of transport in Africa is
    1. road 
    2. air
    3. railway
    4. water
44. Which method of administration did the French mainly use in their administration in Africa?
    1. Direct rule
    2. Indirect rule
    3. Assimilation
    4. Paternalism
45. The Old Kingdom of Ghana was founded by the
    1. Asante
    2. Almoravids
    3. Songhai
    4. Soninke
46. Which of the following species of trees is not found in the forest of Democrative Republic of Congo?
    1. Camphor
    2. Mahogany
    3. Rosewood
    4. Cypress
47. The main benefit of tourism to the economy of Kenya is
    1. creation of jobs
    2. improvement of agriculture
    3. earns the country foreign exchange
    4. improvement of transport and communication
48. Which one of the following trading blocs has its headquarters in Gaborone Botswana?
    1. Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
    2. Southern African Development Community (SADC)
    3. East African Community (EAC)
    4. Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
49. Before the coming of the Europeans the Ameru were ruled by 50.
    1. Chiefs
    2. Kings
    3. Council of elders
    4. Consensus
50. Who among the following leaders did not resist colonial rule during the colonial era?
    1. Koitalel Arap Samoei
    2. Samoure Toure
    3. Nabongo Mumia
    4. Chief Mkwawa
51. Which one of the following is the most commonly abused drug in Kenya?
    1. Alcohol
    2. Miraa
    3. Bhang
    4. Mandrax
52. The main source of revenue for the county government in Kenya is
    1. taxes.
    2. parking fees
    3. sale of trading licence
    4. grants from the national government
53. The head of the judiciary in Kenya is the
    1. Attorney General
    2. Chief justice
    3. President
    4. Chief magistrate
54. The chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is appointed by
    1. Parliament
    2. Cabinet
    3. President
    4. the commission
55. The best way to curb the spread of HIV and AIDS in Kenya is by
    1. encouraging the youth to abstain from sex
    2. creating awareness on the dangers of HIV and AIDS
    3. encouraging people to use protection during sex
    4. advising couples to be faithful to each other
56. Three of the following are causes of conflict in the society. Which one is not?
    1. Tribalism.
    2. Nepotism
    3. Equality before the law
    4. Unequal distribution of resources
57. Which one of the following is a social right?
    1. Right to marriage
    2. Right to work
    3. Right to vote
    4. Right to fair pay
58. The constitution of Kenya has
    1. 18 chapters
    2. 4 chapters
    3. 47 chapters
    4. 16 chapters
59. Debates in the National Assembly are controlled by the
    1. Chief justice
    2. President
    3. Clerk of the National assembly
    4. Speaker of the national Assembly
60. For one to register as a voter in Kenya, he or she must have a minimum age of
    1. 21 years
    2. 18 years
    3. 35 years
    4. 16 years

SECTION II
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Which one of the following is the main reason why God created Eve?
    1. To take care of God's creation
    2. To subdue and fill the earth
    3. To provide companionship to Adam
    4. To name all the animals
62. Abraham is called a friend of God mainly because he
    1. moved from Haran to Canaan
    2. was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac
    3. trusted in God
    4. was faithful to his wife Sarah
63. "Have many children so that your descendants will live all over the earth." To whom did God make this promise?
    1. Joshua
    2. Aaron
    3. Moses
    4. Noah
64. Why did Moses escape from Egypt to Midian?
    1. There was famine in Egypt
    2. He feared Pharaoh
    3. He was not a good speaker
    4. He was looking for a wife
65. Who among the following kings sinned against God by visiting a witch at Endor? 
    1. King Ahab
    2. King Solomon
    3. King Saul
    4. King David
66. The prophet who prophesied that the new covenant will be between individuals and God was
    1. Hosea
    2. Jeremiah
    3. Isaiah
    4. Joel
67. Which one of the following Christian values did Gehazi the servant of Elisha lack when he asked for a gift from Naaman?
    1. Love
    2. Integrity
    3. Discernment
    4. Kindness
68. Who among the following judges of Israel mainly fought for the Israelites against the Philistines?
    1. Samson
    2. Shamgar
    3. Gedion
    4. Jephtah
69. "I inherited the vineyard from my relatives. The Lord forbid that I should let you have it." 1 Kings 21:3. These words were said to
    1. Naboth
    2. Ahab
    3. Saul
    4. Jezebel
70. The Israelites celebrated the Passover feast annually mainly to
    1. commemorate their deliverance from Egypt
    2. show respect to God
    3. recognize Moses as their leader
    4. enjoy their freedom in Canaan
71. Why did King Herod desire to see baby Jesus? Hé
    1. wanted to give him gifts
    2. wanted to worship him
    3. wanted to kill him
    4. wanted to know if he was the promised Messiah
72. "There comes the lamb of God who takes away the sins of man. " During which occasion were these words spoken to Jesus?
    1. Transfiguration
    2. Temptation
    3. Crucification
    4. Baptism
73. Which one of the following miracles of Jesus shows that he had power over nature?
    1. Healing the blind man
    2. Raising of Lazarus
    3. Walking on water
    4. Healing Malchus
74. Which quality did Jesus mainly require from the people who came to him to be healed?
    1. Courage
    2. Faith
    3. Patience
    4. Love
75. Which one of the following is the main reason why Jesus mixed with sinners?
    1. He came to save all people
    2. He came to help sinners only
    3. He came from a poor background.
    4. He loved sinners
76. Which one of the following parables mainly teach Christians that they should bring back people to church?
    1. Parable of the sower
    2. Parable of the good Samaritan
    3. Parable of the lost sheep
    4. Parable of the lost prodigal son
77. "happy are the pure in heart for they shall..
    1. see God
    2. be called the children of God
    3. be comforted
    4. inherit the earth
78. Who among the following was not among the people who were chosen as the seven deacons in the early church?
    1. Stephen
    2. Philip
    3. Nicanor
    4. Paul
79. Which one of the following events in the life of Jesus gives Christians hope in life?
    1. Sharing the last supper
    2. The death of Jesus on the cross
    3. The birth of Jesus
    4. The resurrection of Jesus
80. Which one of the following elements of prayer shows concern for others?
    1. Confession
    2. Thanksgiving
    3. Petition
    4. Intercession
81. In traditional African societies people give thanks to God for blessings by
    1. praying while facing a mountain
    2. offering sacrifices
    3. sharing meals
    4. helping the needy
82. People who died in the recent years during our lifetime are called the
    1. ancestors
    2. unborn
    3. living dead
    4. diviners
83. Who among the following specialists is found in both traditional African religion and Christianity?
    1. Priests
    2. Rainmakers
    3. Soothsayers
    4. Magicians
84. The best way of pleasing the ancestral spirits in traditional African communities is by
    1. singing and dancing
    2. calling out their names
    3. taking care of shrines
    4. pouring libation before eating or drinking
85. In traditional African Communities children are told stories mainly to
    1. entertain them
    2. teach them moral values
    3. keep them busy
    4. teach them about the past events
86. Which one of the following is a leisure activity in traditional African communities?
    1. Visiting friends
    2. Reading stories
    3. Attending crusades
    4. Visiting museums
87. Which of the following ways shows the best use of wealth by Christians? 
    1. Buying clothes
    2. Helping the needy
    3. Saving for future use
    4. Investing in development projects
88. Your deskmate tells you that she is HIV positive. As a Christian, which advice will you give her?
    1. Seek medical advice
    2. Keep it as a secret
    3. Stop going to school
    4. See a magician
89. On your way home from school you find two young boys fighting. As a Christian what action should you take?
    1. Stop them from fighting
    2. Pass and leave them fighting
    3. Tell them to change their behaviour
    4. Report the matter to the teacher.
90. Which one of the following is not a type of sexual misuse?
    1. Homosexuality
    2. Bestiality
    3. Celibacy
    4. Adultery

SECTION II

IRE

61. Who among the prophets of Allah(SW) built the Kaaba?
    1. Suleiman
    2. Mohammad
    3. Ibrahim
    4. Zakariah
62. What is the meaning of the word Al-Bayyinah?
    1. Clear evidence
    2. Day of clamour
    3. The clot
    4. The earthquake
63. Who among the following prophets of Allah (SW) built Al-Aqsa?
    1. Suleiman
    2. Mohammad
    3. Ibrahim
    4. Zakariah
64. How many verses are there in surah Asr? 
    1. 8
    2. 3
    3. 4
    4. 5
65. Which prophet of Allah (SW) used to fast on alternate days?
    1. Daud
    2. Ibrahim
    3. Mohammad
    4. Musa
66. Where will the wrongdoers go after the day of judgement?
    1. Paradise
    2. Graves
    3. Hell
    4. Ocean
67. Which one of the following is not a good habit for Muslims?
    1. Praying
    2. Fasting
    3. Fighting
    4. Greeting people
68. Which one of the following is an example of of heavy najasaat?
    1. Urine
    2. Blood
    3. Pus
    4. Dog
69. What should a Muslim say when he or she wants to ask for Allah's forgiveness?
    1. Subhanallah
    2. Astaghfirullah
    3. Inshallah
    4. Alhamdulillah
70. How old was the prophet (S.A.W) when his grandfather died?
    1. 6 years
    2. 2 years
    3. 10 years
    4. 8 years
71. Which month was prophet Mohammad (SAW) born?
    1. Rabiul-Awwal
    2. Muharram
    3. Shawwal
    4. Dhul-Qaadah
72. How many days do Muslims fast during the month of Ramadhan?
    1. 28
    2. 60
    3. 30
    4. 10
73. In which town was prophet Mohammad (SAW) born?
    1. Makkah
    2. Madina
    3. Taif
    4. Jerusalem
74. Which son of Nabii Adam (AS) killed his brother because of jealousy?
    1. Kanaan
    2. Qabila
    3. Habila
    4. Shuaib
75. In which town is Masjid-ul-Aqsa built?
    1. Makkah
    2. Madina
    3. Jerusalem
    4. Yemen
76. Which one of the following sunnah prayers is only perfomed during the month of Ramadhan?
    1. Taraweh
    2. Witr
    3. Tahajud
    4. Dhuha
77. Which one of the following attributes of Allah (SW) means that He is the sustainer of life?
    1. Al-Malik
    2. Al-Razzaq
    3. Al-Khalaq
    4. Al-Wahhab
78. Which one of the following is the best present that a Muslim can give a sick person (SAW)?
    1. Dua
    2. Food
    3. Drinks
    4. Flowers
79. Who was the foster mother of the prophet (SAW)?
    1. Halima
    2. Hafsa
    3. Amina
    4. Amarah
80. Which one of the following surahs are reffered to as Muadhatain?
    1. Fatiha and Ikhlas
    2. Nas and Ikhlas
    3. Falaq and Ikhlas
    4. Nas and Falaq
81. Which one of the following sunnah prayers is performed when there is an eclipse of the moon?
    1. Istiqai
    2. Kusuf
    3. Taraweh
    4. Khusuf
82. Which one of the following is the 1st month on the Islamic calender?
    1. Safar
    2. Muharram
    3. Ramadhan
    4. Shaban
83. Which is the best place for an Islamic wedding to take place?
    1. Church
    2. Sociall hall
    3. Mosque
    4. Football ground 
84. Who was the last prophet of Allah (SW) to be sent to the world?
    1. Zakariyah
    2. Adam
    3. Issa
    4. Mohammad
85. According to the hadith of the prophet (SAW) a generous man is near Allah, near men, near paradise and far from
    1. Allah(SW)
    2. paradise
    3. men
    4. hell
86. Which one of the following pillars of Islam encourages generosity?
    1. Hajj
    2. Zakat
    3. Saum
    4. Salat
87. Which sunnah fast is observed on the 9 of Muharram?
    1. Sitat shawal
    2. Yaum- aul- baidh
    3. Tasu'a
    4. Ashura
88. Which one of the following sunnah prayers is performed when there is an eclipse of the sun?
    1. Istiqai
    2. Kusuf
    3. Dhuha
    4. Khusuf
89. All angels of Allah (SW) were created from
    1. mur
    2. clay
    3. nar
    4. water
90. How many goats are slaughtered during the Aqiqah of a baby girl?
    1. 1
    2. 4
    3. 2
    4. 3

MARKING SCHEME

QUESTIONS

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

1. The land in Doha area slopes from:- 
   1. North east to south west
   2. North west to south east
   3. South east to north east
   4. South west to north east
2. Which combination of cash crops is likely to do weil around south west of Doha area?
   1. Pyrethrum and tea
   2. Tea and cocoa
   3. Sisal and cotton
   4. Cloves and pyrethrum
3. Which one of the following economic activities is not practised in the area?
   1. Farming
   2. Mining
   3. Tourism
   4. Lumbering
4. The people living in Doha area are likely to be the:-
   1. christians
   2. muslims
   3. hindus.
   4. pagans
5. The type of settlement in Doha area is:-
   1. lincar
   2. dense
   3. dispresed
   4. nucleated
6. The seniormost head of Doha area is:-
   1. the governor
   2. the Mp
   3. the Senator
   4. the Speaker
7. The climatic condition around South West is likely to be:-
   1. hot and dry
   2. cool and dry 
   3. cool and wet
   4. hot and wet
8. The National celebration that marks or that enriches our cultural is celebrated on:-
   1. 1st June yearly
   2. 10th October yearly
   3. 1st May yearly
   4. 12th December yearly
9. Who among the following is elected to represent a county in the National Assembly?
   1. Women representative
   2. Mp
   3. MCA
   4. Senator
10. The chief govemment legal advisor and head of constitution is:-
    1. chief justice
    2. National speaker
    3. Deputy president
    4. Attorney general

Use the map of Africa below to answer questions 11 to 13.

11. The country marked x is a former colony of:-
    1. Portugal
    2. Germany
    3. France
    4. Britian
12. The sun is overhead on the line marked 23 'S in the month of:-
    1. December
    2. March
    3. June
    4. September
13. The water body bordering Africa continent around the area marked z is:-
    1. Red sea
    2. Mediterranean sea
    3. Indian ocean
    4. Atlantic Ocean
14. Which one of the following colours represent hills and mountains in a map?
    1. Blue
    2. White
    3. Green
    4. Black
15. Three of the following are factors influencing climate change. Which one is not?
    1. Afforestation
    2. Use of petroleum products
    3. Reafforestation
    4. Growing rice under irrigation.
16. The Greenwich or prime meridian passes through the following African countries. Which one is not?
    1. Niger
    2. Algeria
    3. Mali
    4. Ghana
17. Which one of the following communities is believed to have originated from horn of Africa?
    1. Samburu
    2. Rendile
    3. Maasai
    4. Luhya
18. Which one of the following types of marriage allows a man to marry up to four wives?
    1. Customary marriage
    2. Christian marriage
    3. Islamic marriage
    4. Civil marriage
19. The main purpose of rearing horses among the Fulani pastoral community is:-
    1. means of transport
    2. payment of dowry
    3. Source of employment
    4. search for water and pasture
20. Which one of the following is a least factor that has influenced industrial development in Kenya?
    1. Presence of many foreigners.
    2. Presence of raw materials.
    3. Availability of power.
    4. Availability of capital.
21. Which one of the following international roads runs from Mombasa in Kenya to Lagos in Nigeria?
    1. Great North road
    2. Trans-African Highway
    3. Cotonou-Gao-Oudja Highway
    4. Trans-Saharan Highway
22. . The capital city of South Africa is:-
    1. Cape Town
    2. Johannesburg
    3. Pretoria
    4. Durban
23. The main reason for the scramble and partition of Africa was to:-
    1. settle surplus population
    2. show pride and power
    3. stop slave trade
    4. search for raw materials
24. The title given to the King of Swaziland is:
    1. Ngwenyama
    2. Tinkhundla
    3. Kabaka
    4. Liqoqo
25. Which one of the following occurs when human rights are respected?
    1. Political instabilities
    2. Peace and harmony
    3. Demonstrations and violence
    4. Cattle rustling
26. Which one of the following methods of solving conflicts involves use of legal system?
    1. Dialogue
    2. Mediation
    3. Litigation
    4. Negotiation

Use the diagram below to answer question 27.

27. The weather instrument is used to measure:-
    1. wind strength
    2. amount of rainfall
    3. air pressure
    4. speed of winds
28. Which one of the following forms of transport is used to carry heavy goods on land to far distances?
    1. Road
    2. Water
    3. Air
    4. Railway
29. Which one of the following combination of physical features forms drainage pattern?
    1. Lakes and valleys
    2. Ranges and oceans
    3. Swamps and rivers
    4. Plains and sea
30. Which one of the following items is not likely to be used to measure distance along curved lines?
    1. Straight-edged papers.
    2. Pair of dividers.
    3. Use of a thread.
    4. Use of a ruler.
31. Which one of the following is not an effect of revolution of the earth?
    1. It causes day and night.
    2. It causes different sesons.
    3. It causes differences in length of day and night.
    4. It influences the position of the midday sun.
32. Shona and Ndebele are Bantu mainly living in:-
    1. Rwanda
    2. Zimbabwe
    3. South Africa
    4. Democratic Republic of Congo
33. Which one of the following is a function of the deputy headteacher?
    1. Admiting new pupils.
    2. Allocating duties to teachers.
    3. Incharge of discipline.
    4. Chairs the staff meeting.
34. The main reason for construction of Seven Folks in Kenya was:-
    1. to provides energy for industries
    2. source of tourist attraction
    3. to provide water for irrigation
    4. to control floods
35. Which one of the following methods of mining is correctly matched with its mineral?
    1. Open cast - Soda ash
    2. Drilling - Copper
    3. Dredging - Oi!
    4. Shaft - Gold
36. The headquarters of Common Market For Eastern and Southern Africa is based in- 
    1. Gabrone Botswana
    2. Lusaka Zambia
    3. Lagos - Nigeria
    4. Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
37. The pyramids at Giza and valley of Kings are major tourist attractions in:-
    1. South Africa
    2. Tanzania
    3. Egypt
    4. Kenya
38. Three of the following are factors that contributed to the rise of Old Ghana. Which one was not?
    1. Large royal families.
    2. Powerful and respected rulers.
    3. Favourable climate.
    4. Strong and disciplined army.
39. Which one of the following methods of colonial administration was used to rule DR. Congo?
    1. Indirect rule
    2. Association
    3. Assimilation
    4. Direct rule
40. Three of the following are effects of drugs and subsistence. Which one is not? They:-
    1. cause psychological instabilities.
    2. promote good working relationship.
    3. increase chances of diseases infection.
    4. cause poor health.
41. Which one of the following promotes peace in the society?
    1. Nepotism
    2. Racism
    3. Patriotism
    4. Tribalism

Use the physical feature below to answer questions 42 to 44.

42. The area marked x receives little rainfall mainly because:-
    1. it is within the windward side
    2. it experiences wet winds
    3. it receives cold and dry winds
    4. it is found in a dry area
43. Which type of rain is formed as a result of the above process?
    1. Orographic rainfall
    2. Heavy rainfall
    3. Cyclonic rainfall
    4. Convectional rainfall
44. Which one of the following crops is not likely to do well on area marked z?
    1. Coffee
    2. Pyrethrum
    3. Tea
    4. Cotton
45. Which one of the following traditional weather observation techniques was used to signify drought?
    1. Trail of ants
    2. Shedding of leaves
    3. Croaking of frogs
    4. Heavy thick clouds in the sky
46. Africa continent lies between latitudes ................................and.................................
    1. 52°W and 18°E
    2. 18°W and 52°E
    3. 37°N and 35
    4. 35°N and 37'S
47. Which one of the following types of vegetation is characterised by aromatic shrubs and conical trees?
    1. Mediterranean forest
    2. Savannah woodland
    3. Tropical rainforest
    4. Mountain vegetation.
48. The African communities interacted in the past mainly through:-
    1. regional organizations
    2. games and sports
    3. cultural exchange
    4. intermarriages
49. Which one of the following areas in Ghana is cocoa mainly grown?
    1. Cocoa triangle
    2. Accra region
    3. Kumasi
    4. Takoradi
50. The main benefit of forests to the economy of Democratic Republic of Congo is:-
    1. source of employment
    2. provides medical herb
    3. earning foreign exchange
    4. provides building timber
51. Which one of the following methods of fishing is not a traditional one? Use of:-
    1. herbs.
    2. gillnets
    3. traps
    4. basket
52. Three of the following forms of communication are known as mass media. Which one is not? 
    1. Radio
    2. Newspaper
    3. Television
    4. Cellphone
53. The political organisation among the Sans was based on:-
    1. consensus
    2. chiefdoms
    3. kingdoms
    4. council of elders
54. Three of the following African leaders resisted colonialists. Who among them did not?
    1. Samori Toure
    2. Koitalel Arap Samoei
    3. Lewanika of Lozi
    4. Mekatilili wa Menza
55. Which one of the following forms of citizenship allows one to be a member of two countries? 
    1. By registration
    2. By dual
    3. By naturalisation
    4. By birth
56. Which one of the following arms of the government makes laws?
    1. Cabinet
    2. Executive
    3. Judiciary
    4. Legislature
57. . General election is held in Kenya to elect the following leaders. Who among them is not elected?
    1. Deputy president
    2. Women representative
    3. Member of parliament
    4. Senator
58. Which one of the following may not cause a parliamentary by election?
    1. If a member is elected the speaker of the National Assembly.
    2. If a member is found to be of unsound mind.
    3. If a member becomes a dual citizen
    4. If a member is declared bankrupt by a court of law.
59. Who among the following in Kenya was the first prime minister?
    1. Oginga Odinga
    2. Jomo Kenyatta
    3. Daniel Moi
    4. Raila Odinga
60. The ex-officio member of parliament in Kenya is:-
    1. the National Assembly Speaker
    2. the Attorney General
    3. the president
    4. the chief Justices

CRE

61. Which of the following is a reason God created Eve?
    1. To work for the man.
    2. To provide companionship.
    3. To bear children for Adam to the man.
    4. To till the land.
62. God tested Abraham's faith when he asked him to:-
    1. marry Hagar
    2. take Lot with him to Caanan
    3. make an alter at Bethel
    4. give his son as a sacrifice
63. In which of the following places did Jacob see a vision of Angels going up and down a ladder?
    1. Bethel
    2. Peniel
    3. Hebron
    4. Shechem.
64. The bitter herbs eaten by the Israelites on the night of Passover represented:-
    1. suffering in Egypt
    2. their loyalty to God
    3. readiness to leave Egypt
    4. their obedience to God
65. Which of the following commandments given to Moses on Mt. Sinai teaches Christians to respect their partners?
    1. Do not commit adultery.
    2. Do not kill.
    3. Do not desire another man's property.
    4. Honour your father and mother.
66. The main duty of judges in Israel was to:-
    1. lead people in worship
    2. divide land
    3. lead people to war
    4. foretell the future
67. God rejected King Saul as the first King of Israel because he:-
    1. ate sacrificial meat
    2. refused to kill the fat animals
    3. performed priestly duties
    4. visited a medium at Endor
68. The following are achievements of King David except:-
    1. capturing Jerusalem from the Jebusites
    2. bringing the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem
    3. killing Goliath the Philistine giants
    4. building a temple for God
69. Prophet Micah prophesied that Jesus would:-
    1. set captives free
    2. be born in Bethlehem
    3. be called the prince of peace
    4. be a refugee in Egypt
70. The main reason John the baptised baptized Jesus was to:-
    1. prepare the way for him
    2. show he was sent by God.
    3. obey God's will
    4. proof he had power to forgive
71. The main lesson Christians learn from the story of King Herod wanting to kill baby Jesus is that:-
    1. God protects the innocent
    2. we should be kind to one another
    3. we should respect those in authority
    4. we should be envious
72. . Which of the following events took place in the town of Jerusalem?
    1. Jesus was rejected.
    2. Jesus healed Simon Peter's mother-in-law. 
    3. Jesus was anointed.
    4. Jesus sent away money changers from the temple.
73. According to Jesus teaching on Mark 6:, his brothers are those who:-
    1. sacrifice their time for God's service
    2. obey Jesus teaching
    3. know all God's commandments
    4. do his father's will
74. Complete the Beatitude. Happy are the spiritually poor for they shall:- 
    1. see God
    2. be called God's children 
    3. see the kingdom of heaven.
    4. be comforted.
75. Which of the following parables of Jesus teachers christians to pray without giving up? 
    1. Pharisee and the tax collector.
    2. Friend at midnight.
    3. Rich man and Lazarus.
    4. Ten virgins.
76. Which of the following accusations was brought against Jesus before Caiphas and high priest? 
    1. Claiming to tear down the temple.
    2. Calling himself the King of the Jews.
    3. Healing people on a sabbath.
    4. Telling people not to pay taxes.
77. Which of the following events took place on the day Jesus died?
    1. A voice was heard from heaven.
    2. His face shone like the sun.
    3. The curtain in the temple was torn.
    4. Peter denied him.
78. Who among the following was the first witness to the resurrection of Jesus?
    1. Simon Peter
    2. Martha
    3. Cleophas
    4. Mary Magdalene
79. A lesson christian learn from the story of Ananias and Saphira is to:-
    1. help the needy
    2. respect their leaders
    3. attend worship services
    4. be honest
80. Which of the following activities by the apostles in the early church is a fruit of the Holy Spirit?
    1. Preaching the gospel.
    2. Healing the sick.
    3. Helping the sick.
    4. Reading the Bible.
81. Which of the following is not a rite of passage in traditional African community?
    1. Baptism
    2. Initiation
    3. Marriage
    4. Death
82. Who among the following specialists in traditional African society was believed to cause harm?
    1. Diviner
    2. Herbalist
    3. Seer
    4. Sorcerer
83. Both people in traditional African religion and Christianity believe that God:-
    1. is supreme
    2. lives in caves
    3. is three in one
    4. has a son
84. Which of the following is a pleasure activity in traditional African society?
    1. Going for picknicks.
    2. Attending seminars.
    3. Wrestling
    4. Mountain climbing
85. Which of the following is a consequence of misuse of sex among the youth?
    1. Passing exams.
    2. Success in life.
    3. Getting good jobs.
    4. Transmission of STI's
86. Peter a std 8 boy does not like helping in the farm because he gets tired easily. Which advice does he need?
    1. Ask the parents to employ workers.
    2. Work and get some rest later.
    3. Hide in the bush to avoid working.
    4. Go and visit his grandmother.
87. Caroline's parents help orphans and the less fortunate in their village. Which of the following christian values do they have?
    1. Honesty 
    2. Humility
    3. Kindness
    4. Gentleness
88. The church can best help people living with HIV/AIDS by:-
    1. organising for routine testing 
    2. praying for them
    3. giving them food
    4. starting support group and income generation projects for them
89. In some traditional African Communities initiates lived in seclusion in order to be:- 
    1. married
    2. punished
    3. taught their duties and responsibilities 
    4. made better than others
90. Which of the following was not a result of the coming of missionaries to Kenya?
    1. Spread of christianity.
    2. Formal education was introduced.
    3. Promotion of slave trade.
    4. Introduction of modern medicine to treat discases.

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61. The Surah whose earliest verses were the beginning of Wahyi was:-
    1. Fatiha
    2. Qadr
    3. Tiyn
    4. Alaq
62. Halimah has a habit of talking ill of her friends. Which surah can best admonish her against this behaviour?
    1. Falaq
    2. Nasr
    3. Humazah
    4. Maun
63. Which surah of holy Qur'an teaches muslims to offer sacrifice?
    1. Kauthar
    2. Ikhlas
    3. Fatiha
    4. Quraish
64. The episode of Abraha - AL-Ashram is discusse in Surah:-
    1. Fiyl 
    2. Masad
    3. Kafirun
    4. Takathaur
65. Hard times and moments of happiness are not permanent in life. This is a true teaching of surah:-
    1. Humazah
    2. Maun
    3. Inshirah
    4. Tiyn
66. Complete the hadith of the prophet S.A. W with the most correct words. "The generous man is near paradise, near men and far from....
    1. women
    2. evil
    3. neighbours
    4. hell
67. Which one of the following is not a rite of Umrah?
    1. Ihraam
    2. Arafah
    3. Tawaf
    4. Sa'ay
68. The holy book that was revealed to Nabii Daud A.S was:-
    1. Zabur
    2. Injil
    3. Furqan
    4. Taurat
69. The following are faradh parts of udhu except:-
    1. legs
    2. arms
    3. cars
    4. head
70. The main activity that should be performed by muslims during Iddul-Adh-ha celebrations is:-
    1. distributing foodstuffs
    2. reciting takbirah
    3. slaughtering animals
    4. performing Idd prayers
71. The prophet who took out a camel from a rock was:-
    1. Hud 
    2. Swaleh
    3. Issa
    4. Musa
72. The faradh prayer that has no sunnah baadiyah is:-
    1. Dhuhur
    2. Ishai
    3. Maghrib
    4. Fajr
73. Which one of the following najasat require washing seven times?
    1. Urine of a baby boy who takes breastmilk only.
    2. Vomit from a person who has taken alcohol.
    3. A container in which a rat died.
    4. Utensils that were licked by a dog.
74. Who among the following is not a legal recipien of Zakat?
    1. Needy
    2. Debtor
    3. Traveller
    4. Orphan
75. The immediate guardian of the prophet S.A.W after death of Amina was:-
    1. Abu-Twalib
    2. Abdul-Uzzah
    3. Halimah- Saayidiyah
    4. Abdul Mutwalib
76. Which one of the following is among the Ash- hurul-hurum?
    1. Shaaban
    2. Ramadhan
    3. Safar
    4. Rajab
77. During the conquest of Makkah all the following categories of people were declared safe except those who-
    1. surrendered their arms
    2. sought refuge in the house of Arqamah
    3. remained indoors
    4. got into the Kaabah
78. The 10th year of prophethood of Muhammad S.A.W will be remembered mainly because:- 
    1. muslims won the battle of Badr
    2. muslims went for Hijrah to Yathrib
    3. the prophet S.A. W was wounded in the battle of Badr
    4. the prophet S.A. W lost his two beloved ones.
79. The following are true about the battle of Badr Which one is not?
    1. Muslims emerged with great victory.
    2. There were 14 martyrs.
    3. It was fought in the month of Rajab
    4. It was fought in the year 2 A.H.
80. The following are examples of prayers. Which is the odd one out?
    1. Kusuf
    2. Idd
    3. Istisqai
    4. Jumala
81. The earliest Muadhin in Islamic history was:-
    1. Abdallah
    2. Baraah
    3. Abubakar
    4. Bilaa!
82. The list below comprises of names.
    1. Jibril
    2. Idris
    3. Israfil
    4. Ridh-wan
       Which of the above names is the odd one out.
       1. iv
       2. ii
       3. i
       4. iii
83. Halimah returned Muhammad S.A. W to his mother at the age of:-
    1. 4 years
    2. 6 months
    3. 6 years
    4. 12 years
84. The people of Nabii Nuh A.S were punished using:-
    1. floods
    2. thunder
    3. fire
    4. volcano
85. The best way to assist your poor relatives is by:-
    1. giving them food daily
    2. educating their children
    3. buying them clothes
    4. providing them with a source of earning.
86. The miracle of a table full of food from heaven is associated with prophet:-
    1. Musa
    2. Issa
    3. Yunus
    4. Yahya
87. During Isra-wai-Miiraj the prophet S.A. W was in the company of-
    1. Zeid
    2. Abubakar
    3. Jibril
    4. Ali
88. The Truce at Hudaibyah was drafted by:-
    1. Suhail
    2. Ali
    3. Umar
    4. Athuman
89. The following children were going out during a market day as follows:-
    1. Halimah- a miniskirt, skin tight, head, scarf
    2. Sofia - Sun glasses, a long dress, uncovered head
    3. Ramla-Long trousers. Tumbo cut and high heeled shoes.
    4. Laidah - Long loose dress, headscarf, rubber shoes.
       Who among the giris above dressed in the Islamic manner?
       1. Ramla
       2. Halima
       3. Lailah
       4. Sofia
90. The other name for Masjidul- Aqswah is:-
    1. Baitul Maqdis
    2. Baitul - Attiq
    3. Masjidul Nabawwi
    4. Masjidul Haraam

MARKING SCHEME

QUESTIONS

SECTION I

Study the map of Malomba Area above and answer questions 1-7.

1. What is the direction of lake Boro from Ndira market?
   1. North East
   2. South West
   3. North West
   4. South East
2. What is the approximate length of the murram road in Malomba area?
   1. 75km
   2. 60km
   3. 70km
   4. 85km
3. Which type of soil is likely to be found in the Northern part of Malomba Area?
   1. Red volcanic soil
   2. Black cotton soil
   3. Loam soil
   4. Sandy soil
4. The following economic activities are carried out in Malomba area except
   1. fishing activities
   2. trading activities
   3. lumbering activities
   4. mining activities
5. What is the staple food for the residents of Malomba area?
   1. Maize
   2. Sorghum
   3. Rice
   4. Tea
6. The following African rivers have a similar feature as the one found at the mouth of river Tele. Which one does not have?
   1. River Senegal
   2. River Congo
   3. River Zambezi
   4. River Niger
7. Which one of the following essential services is urgently needed in Malomba area?
   1. Educational services
   2. Religious services
   3. Health services
   4. Recreational services
8. Which one of the following is the smallest basic unit of any society?
   1. Clan
   2. Community
   3. Family
   4. Age set
9. Which one of the following communities can best fit in the blank space below?
   
   
   1. Shilluk
   2. Njemps
   3. Ngoni
   4. Karamojong
10. What is the main function of the weather instrument below?
    
    
    1. Shows direction to which wind is moving
    2. Measures speed of wind
    3. Measures direction and strength of wind
    4. Shows the direction from which the wind is blowing
11. Axim and Accra are major towns along the Atlantic Ocean in Ghana.
    Which is the main factor that contributes to their difference in climate?
    1. Prevailing winds
    2. Ocean currents
    3. Nature of the coastline
    4. Nearness to the large water body.

Use the diagram below to answer questions 12-13.

12. The above lakes were formed through a process known as
    1. volcanic action
    2. glaciation
    3. erosion and deposition
    4. downwarping
13. Which set of lakes were formed through the above process?
    1. Lakes Teleki, Catherine, Speke
    2. Lakes Manzala, Kanyaboli, Gambi
    3. Lakes Nyos, Paradise, Shala
    4. Lakes Tana, Itasy, Kivu
14. Which one of the following cultural practices did the Bantus acquire from the Cushites?
    1. Crop farming
    2. Circumcision
    3. Polygamy
    4. Keeping of livestock
15. The following are characteristics of a certain vegetation of Africa.
    1. the main types of trees are oak, cork, pine and cedar
    2. trees are deciduous
    3. presence of aromatic shrubs such as thyrne
    4. trees are cone-shaped.
       The above vegetation zone is likely to be
       1. Savannah vegetation
       2. Mediterranean vegetation
       3. Tropical rain forest vegetation
       4. Temperate grassland vegetation
16. Pyrethrum growing in Kenya has declined mainly because of
    1. high cost of production
    2. poor roads in the growing areas
    3. poor and irregular payments to farmers
    4. change of climatic conditions
17. Which method of fishing is shown in the diagram below?
    
    
    1. Gill net
    2. Purse seining
    3. Trawling
    4. Longlining
18. The following are uses of a certain mineral.
    1. it is used to make cables
    2. it is used to make water pipes
    3. it is used in the manufacture of motor vehicle radiators.
    4. it is used to make ornaments
       The mineral described above is mined at
       1. Kimwarer
       2. Kariandusi
       3. Niger Delta
       4. Nchanga
19. Who among the following early visitors to Eastern Africa carried both exploration and missionary work?
    1. Henry Morton Stanley
    2. Johannes Rebman
    3. Dr. David Livingstone
    4. John Speke
20. The following conditions favours the growing of a certain crop
    1. low altitude of upto 750m above the sea level
    2. high temperatures of between 24°c - 28°c throughout the year
    3. high rainfall of between 1500mm- 2000mm annually.
    4. deep and well-drained fertile soil
    5. shelter from strong winds
       The above crop is likely to be
       1. cloves
       2. pyrethrum
       3. cocoa
       4. bananas
21. The time at Ramicial 45°E is 6.00pm. What time will it be at Yammoussaukro 15°W?
    1. 2.00pm
    2. 10.00am
    3. 2.00am
    4. 10.00pm
22. Barchans and sand dunes are erosional features mostly found in
    1. the desert region
    2. the Rift valley
    3. the mountains
    4. the oceans
23. Lake Banguelu was formed in the same way as the following lakes except
    1. lake Chad
    2. lake Kyoga
    3. lake Utange
    4. lake Victoria
24. Which one of the following countries lies to the East of Chad?
    1. Niger
    2. Central African Republic
    3. Egypt
    4. Nigeria
25. Fouta Djallon plateau is found in
    1. Zimbabwe
    2. South Africa
    3. Guinea
    4. Nigeria
26. What does the road sign shown below inform the motorists?
    
    
    1. To stop for police check 
    2. The road is closed
    3. Pedestrians crossing
    4. No parking
27. Which one of the following European colonisers administered Cape Verde, Sao Tome and Principe and Angola?
    1. Germany
    2. France
    3. Portugal
    4. Britain
28. Which country is correctly matched with its capital city?
    1. Malawi-Bamaki
    2. Mauritania - Porto Novo
    3. Morocco-Cassablanca
    4. Mauritius Port Louis
29. The following countries are members of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) except
    1. Tanzania and Namibia
    2. Seychelles and South Africa
    3. Niger and Liberia
    4. Lesotho and Zambia
30. Which one of the following is a print media?
    1. Magazine
    2. Social media
    3. Telex
    4. Internet
31. Which one of the following is the main tourist attraction in Africa?
    1. Beautiful sceneries
    2. Wildlife
    3. Warm sandy beaches
    4. Climate
32. Which one of the following countries is not connected by the Trans-African Highway?
    1. Cameroon
    2. Democratic Republic of Congo
    3. Central African Republic
    4. Niger
33. Which set of communities belong to the Afro-Asiatic speakers of West Africa?
    1. Hausa, Tuareg, Andarawa
    2. Yoruba, Igbo, Ebira
    3. Wolof, Fulani, Serer
    4. Mossi, Dagomba, Lobi
34. The migration of the Pokomo from Shungwaya was mainly caused by
    1. lack of water and pasture
    2. lack of trading areas
    3. attack by hostile communities 
    4. lack of fertile farming land
35. The headquarters of the East Africa Community (EAC) is located at 
    1. Addis-Ababa in Ethiopia
    2. Arusha in Tanzania
    3. Djibouti in Djibouti
    4. Lusaka in Zambia

Use the diagram below to answer questions 36-37.

36. The above feature shows the formation of
    1. sea breeze
    2. land breeze
    3. convectional rainfall
    4. relief rainfall
37. Which one of the following is unlikely to experience the above feature?
    1. Dar-es-Salaam
    2. Mwanza
    3. Axim
    4. Kampala
38. Which one of the following is not an immediate family need?
    1. Clothing
    2. Housing
    3. Mobile phone
    4. Food
39. Which one of the following traditional methods of communication was used to warn the community of an attack by an enemy? 
    1. Ululations
    2. Drum beating
    3. Smoke signals
    4. Sending of fast runners
40. Who among the following traditional African leaders did not resist the occupation of Europeans in his or her territory?
    1. Mekatilili wa Menza
    2. Samouri Toure
    3. Kabaka Mwanga
    4. Chief Lewanika
41. The following regions of Africa are densely populated except
    1. the Nile valley in Egypt
    2. the lake Victoria basin of Kenya
    3. the Miombo woodland in Central Tanzania
    4. the Witwatersrand region in South Africa
42. Which one of the following institutions of marriages is a man strictly mandated to marry a limited number of wives?
    1. Islamic marriage
    2. Christian marriage
    3. Civil marriage
    4. Customary marriage
43. The chairman of the school management committee is also
    1. the Chief Executive Officer
    2. the head of the disciplinary committee
    3. one of the parents elected to represent a class
    4. the chairman of the staff meetings
44. Which type of fish is likely to be caught in the Lorian Swamp?
    1. Black Bass
    2. Mud fish
    3. Trout
    4. Nile perch
45. Which one of the following is the main tourist attraction at the BOMAS of Kenya in Nairobi city county?
    1. Cultural heritage
    2. Warm sandy beaches
    3. Varied wildlife
    4. Beautiful sceneries
46. The Organization of African Unity (OAU) was established in 1963. Who among the following African leaders was not there by then?
    1. Jomo Kenyatta 
    2. Kwame Nkurumah
    3. Haile Selassie 
    4. Julius Nyerere

Use the map of Eastern Africa below to answer questions 47-50

47. What was the main purpose for the establishment of the river project marked H? 
    1. To increase food production
    2. To control floods at the lower Tana
    3. To attract tourists in the region
    4. To generate affordable Hydro-electric power. (HEP)
48. Which one of the following is the main export product of the country marked J?
    1. Livestock and their products
    2. Coffee and bananas
    3. Minerals and charcoal
    4. Petroleum products
49. The lake marked Q is likely to be lake
    1. Malagarasi
    2. Rufiji
    3. Tanganyika
    4. Malawi
50. The mountain marked P was formed in the same way as
    1. mount Meru
    2. mount Nyiragongo
    3. Usambara mountains
    4. Drakensberg mountains
51. Which one of the following is likely to cause lawlessness in the society?
    1. Poverty
    2. Laziness
    3. Literacy
    4. Morality
52. In the current constitution of Kenya the head of state is also the head of
    1. Legislature
    2. Executive
    3. Judiciary
    4. Police Service
53. The most effective way of solving conflicts between teachers and their learners in schools is through 
    1. mediation
    2. arbitration
    3. dialogue
    4. litigation 
54. The best method of controlling sheet erosion is
    1. by building terraces
    2. by constructing gabions
    3. by planting cover crops
    4. through crop rotation
55. In Kenya Jamhuri day is celebrated on every year.
    1. 1st June
    2. 12th December
    3. 20th October
    4. 1st May
56. Which one of the following is not a service industry in Kenya?
    1. Tourism
    2. Mobile phone repair
    3. Fruit canning
    4. Insurance
57. Which one of the following is not an achievement of Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt? He
    1. brought reforms in land ownership
    2. promoted industrialization in Egypt
    3. built the Suez Canal
    4. initiated the construction of the Aswan High Dam
58. The Nyamwezi council of elders was known as
    1. Ntemi
    2. Wanyikulu
    3. Mirambo
    4. Wanyamphala
59. The main source of National Government revenue is
    1. grants from international communities
    2. loans from international monetary fund
    3. taxes paid by thecitizens
    4. court fines
60. Who among the following is the chief legal lawyer of the government?
    1. The President
    2. The Attorney General
    3. The Chief Justice
    4. The Chief Registrar of High Court

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61. According to Genesis 2, the main reason why God created the woman was because Adam
    1. refused to live with the rest of God's creation
    2. feared to stay in the garden of Eden
    3. needed a suitable companion to help him
    4. needed someone to help him eat the fruits
62. Why was Abraham willing to leave Haran to move to Canaan?
    1. There was famine in Haran
    2. He wanted to obey God
    3. He wanted to offer Isaac as a sacrifice
    4. He wanted to get a wife for Isaac
63. The story of Joseph and his brothers in Egypt encourages Christians to
    1. forgive one another
    2. be patient with one another
    3. repent their sins
    4. serve other people
64. One of the following was not an instruction for the Israelites during the Passover. Which one is it?
    1. Take bitter herbs to show they were in a hurry
    2. Remain indoors until morning
    3. Eat unleavened bread while standing
    4. Mark their doors with blood
65. The deliverance of Israelites from Egypt was marked by the following signs except
    1. the firstborns of Egyptians were killed 
    2. blood was smeared on their feet
    3. the frogs were in Pharaoh's place
    4. boils attacked the Egyptians
66. "Observe the sabbath and keep it holy." Christians can best obey this commandment by
    1. doing no work on sabbath
    2. praying God to thank Him on sabbath
    3. staying and resting at home on sabbath 
    4. organizing weddings on sabbath
67. Gideon was called by God to
    1. fight the enemies of the Israelites 
    2. lead the Israelites to Canaan 
    3. deliver the Israelites to Egypt
    4. free the Israelites from the Midianites
68. King Saul was rejected by God as the king of Israel because he
    1. carried the covenant box on a cart 
    2. disobeyed the Lord's command
    3. built places of worship for idols
    4. killed the king of the Amalekites
69. Both Elijah and Elisha did the following except 
    1. they multiplied oil
    2. they raised the dead
    3. they prayed for miracles
    4. they multiplied oil and flour
70. When Isaiah prophesied about the birth of Jesus he said that He would
    1. be called Emmanuel
    2. be born in Bethlehem
    3. escape to Egypt
    4. be the king of the Jews
71. Which one of the following was done by the wisemen from the East?
    1. They reported back to Herod
    2. They offered burnt sacrifices 
    3. They took Jesus to Egypt
    4. They offered gifts to Jesus
72. Which parable of Jesus teaches us to hear and keep the word?
    1. The parable of the lost sheep
    2. The parable of the sower
    3. The parable of the good Samaritan
    4. The parable of the widow and the judge
73. From the incident when Jesus calmed the storm, Christians learnt that they should have 
    1. faith
    2. honesty
    3. obedience
    4. humility
74. Matthew 6:25-31 says that we should not worry about what we eat, drink or wear because
    1. we have a reward in heaven
    2. these are earthly riches
    3. our neighbours will provide for us
    4. God cares and provides for us
75. Which one of the following was the main. reason why Jesus went to Zacchaeus the tax collector's home? To show that
    1. He too was a sinner
    2. He came to save all people
    3. He hated sinners
    4. He loved sinners only
76. "Man cannot live on bread alone." (Luke 4:4) A lesson Christians leam from this response given by Jesus during His temptation is that they should
    1. use the word of God in their daily lives
    2. not put God to the test
    3. not desire earthly riches
    4. work for their needs
77. Complete the following beatitude. Blessed are the meek...
    1. they will see God
    2. for they shall inherit the earth
    3. God will satisfy them fully
    4. theirs is the kingdom of God
78. Which of the following words were not uttered by Jesus during His crucifixion?
    1. I thirst
    2. Women of Jerusalem do not cry for me 
    3. Forgive them father for they do not know what they are doing
    4. Before the cock crows twice tonight you will say you do not know me three times
79. "...are you the king of the Jews?" Jesus answered, "so you say." Who asked this question?
    1. Caiaphas
    2. Annas
    3. Herod
    4. Pilate
80. After Tabitha's death in Joppa, the widow's cried and remembered her for her good deeds. Tabitha's work demonstrated ............................. a fruit of the Holy Spirit.
    1. kindness
    2. joy
    3. patience
    4. peace
81. Which one of the following statements is not true about marriage in both traditional African societies and Christianity?
    1. People get married willingly 
    2. Marriage is to be respected
    3. Marriage is a happy occasion
    4. Sexual relationship before marriage is not allowed
82. Who are ancestors according to African traditional society?
    1. People who have died but we still remember them
    2. People who are very sick and are going to die
    3. People who died long before we were born 
    4. People who died but left many children behind
83.  In some traditional African societies people worshipped in a cave because it
    1. was a quiet place
    2. was God's dwelling place
    3. protected them from danger
    4. was a good place to hide
84. Which one of the following ways mainly causes the spread of HIV/AIDS?
    1. Taking of alcohol
    2. Blood transfusion
    3. Early marriages
    4. Sexual immorality
85. Enkuru is a rich man in his village. Which way can he best use his wealth for the good of the community?
    1. Tamare the road from the market to his home 
    2. Pay fees for some orphaned children 
    3. Invite the villagers for a feasting party
    4. Use his money to run for a parliamentary seat
86. A trader in your shopping centre cheats customers by using wrong scales. The best action for you to take is
    1. advice people not to buy from his shop
    2. advice him on the need of being honest
    3. call the body in-charge of quality scales
    4. tell him to reduce the price of goods instead
87. People work for all the following reasons except
    1. to please their teachers
    2. to avoid being burden to others
    3. to fulfil God's command
    4. to meet their basic needs
88. Which of the following shows the right way a Christian could use his wealth?
    1. Contributing in community projects 
    2. Saving in a bank
    3. Taking his family out
    4. Buying clothes for people
89. Christians should make good use of their abilities mainly because God
    1. rewards hardworking people
    2. punishes lazy people
    3. expects them to serve others
    4. expects them to improve themselves
90. The best way a Christian can show respect for authority is by
    1. obeying the laws of the country
    2. praying for the leaders
    3. voting for the leaders
    4. taking part in development projects

IRE

61. One of the following verses is found in surah Quraish. Which one is it?
    1. "And the mountains will be like carded wool."
    2. "You shall certainly see hell fire."
    3. "Let them worship the Lord of this house."
    4. "We have indeed created man in the best mould."
62. In which surah does Allah(SWT) talk about the favours given to the prophet(SAW)?
    1. Masad
    2. Inshirah
    3. Fatiha
    4. Zilzalah
63. According to the teachings of surah Kauthar, a Muslim should
    1. always praise the prophet(SAW)
    2. pray and sacrifice for the sake of Allah
    3. pile wealth to be remembered after death 
    4. give birth to more boys than girls
64. Which of the following surahs mentions the holy places of revelation?
    1. Tiyn
    2. Maun
    3. Ikhlas
    4. Fatiha
65. Which punishment has Allah(SWT) promised Abu-Lahab and his wife for embarrassing and mistreating the prophet (SAW)?
    1. They will die like animals
    2. They will lose all their investments
    3. They will never step in paradise
    4. They will burn in a blazing fire
66. One day a certain family travelled far from their home. When they wanted to pray they could not identify the direction of Qibla. What should they have done?
    1. Pray facing anywhere
    2. Wait until they go back home
    3. Look at the direction of the sun
    4. Seek for forgiveness from Allah (SWT)
67. The prophet (SAW) taught us to live. harmoniously with our neighbours. Among his teachings is that we should
    1. share our food with needy neighbours
    2. spy on our neighbours
    3. avoid greeting our neighbours
    4. only relate with Muslim neighbours
68.  What should a Muslim consider before doing anything taught by the prophet(SAW)?
    1. The cost of the action
    2. The outcome of the action 
    3. What people will say
    4. How the authority will react
69. The first pillar of Islam is 
    1. Swalah
    2. Zakah
    3. Saum
    4. Shahada
70. The Muslims who migrated from Makkah to Madinah are referred to as
    1. Mutawakilun
    2. Ansar
    3. Muhajirun
    4. Swalihun
71. During Hijatul Widaa, the prophet(SAW) advised Muslims to hold on
    1. Quran and sunnah
    2. preaching Islam
    3. healthy relationships 
    4. cleanliness
72. Which one among the rites of Hajj is done to remind us of Hajar the mother of nabii Ismail (AS)?
    1. Twawaaf
    2. Taqsiir
    3. Saayi
    4. Arafa
73. Sharifa's husband died after a short illness. As a Muslim woman Sharifa should
    1. marry another man immediately
    2. observe edat for four months and ten days
    3. observe edat for three months
    4. mourn for three days
74. While fasting and you eat something forgetting that you are fasting you should
    1. compensate that fast later on
    2. continue fasting as if nothing happened
    3. tell others to be careful
    4. break the fast and eat until Maghrib
75. The act of performing dry ablution when there is no water is known as
    1. Instinjai
    2. Ghusl 
    3. Wudhu
    4. Tayammum
76. Which of the following groups consists of the bright days?
    1. 11, 13 and 16th of Ramadhan
    2. 1", 2nd and 3 of Muharram
    3. 13, 14 and 15th of every lunar month 
    4. 10, 20 and 30% of every month
77. Which of the following describes Israaf!
    1. Wasteful
    2. Greatness
    3. Acts of Ibaada
    4. Sunnah acts
78. The sunnah prayer only performed in the month of Ramadhan is
    1. Istikhara
    2. Dhuha
    3. Taraweeh
    4. Baadiya
79. How many animals should be slaughtered during aqiqa for a baby boy?
    1. Two
    2. One
    3. Three
    4. Nine
80. Which of the following is haram when buying and selling?
    1. Making profit
    2. Hiding goods
    3. Advertising goods
    4. Giving goods on credit
81. Which is the correct order of the rites of the dead?
    1. Swalah, Ghusul, Kafan, Dafan 
    2. Ghusul, Swalah, Kafan, Dafan 
    3. Kafan, Swalah, Ghusul, Dafan
    4. Ghusul, Kafan, Swalah, Dafan
82. Mariam saw a dog licking their cup that was left outside the house. What should Mariam do?
    1. Punish the dog thoroughly
    2. Throw the cup in a pit latrine 
    3. Wash the cup seven times 
    4. Talk politely to the dog
83. Which holy book is correctly matched with the prophet to whom it was revealed? 
    1. Zabur-Daud (AS)
    2. Taurat - Issa (AS)
    3. Injiil-Ibrahim (AS) 
    4. Suhuf-Musa (AS)
84. The attribute of Allah(SWT) which shows that He is the most forgiving is
    1. Al-Khaliq
    2. Al-Ghaffaar
    3. Al-Muswawir
    4. Al-Jabbar
85. The Islamic calendar has a total of
    1. seven days
    2. ten months
    3. five months
    4. twelve months
86. Salma wants to get guidance from Allah(SWT). The best thing for her to do is to
    1. visit a fortune teller
    2. ask someone for advice
    3. perform swalatul Istikhara 
    4. keep it a secret
87. The prophet of Allah(SW) who split the Red Sea was
    1. Yusuf (AS)
    2. Ibrahim (AS)
    3. Issa (AS)
    4. Musa (AS)
88. One of your classmate has not come to school because she is sick. As a Muslim you will have to
    1. ignore her
    2. visit her
    3. wait until she comes to school
    4. report to the area chief
89. In which city was the prophet(SAW) stoned by protesting pagans for preaching Islam?
    1. Makkah
    2. Madinah
    3. Taif
    4. Quba
90. Who among the following built the Kaaba?
    1. Zakaria (AS) and Suleiman (AS)
    2. Yusuf (AS) and Yaqub (AS) 
    3. Muhammad (SAW) and Issa (AS)
    4. Ibrahim (AS) and Ismail (AS)

MARKING SCHEME

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

1. Flowers are transported to Joli town for export by 
   1. air
   2. railway
   3. water
   4. road.
2. The most senior administrator of Safa area is
   1. county commissioner
   2. governor
   3. chief
   4. county representaive.
3. Which one of the following factors mainly influenced the setting up of the milk factory?
   1. Nearness to a dairy farm.
   2. Nearness to market.
   3. Nearness to a road.
   4. Availability of space.
4. The main contribution of the forest in the Western part of Safa area is that it
   1. is a tourist attraction site
   2. protects the sources of rivers
   3.  is a source of timber
   4. attracts rainfall in the area
5. The main economic activity carried out in Safa area is
   1. trading
   2. farming
   3. fishing
   4.  lumbering.
6. The climate of the area covered by the map can be described as
   1. cool and dry
   2. hot and dry
   3. cool and wet
   4. hot and wet..
7. Land in Safa area generally rises from
   1. North West to South East.
   2. South West to North East.
   3. South East to North West.
   4. North East to South West.
8. The main reason why the River and Lake Nilotes dispersed from the Pubungu Pakwach area was
   1. drought
   2.  famine
   3. overpopulation
   4. epidermics
9. Below are statements about marriage system.
   1. Polygamy is allowed
   2. It is conducted by a religious leader
   3. A man can marry only one wife
   4. A marriage certificate is issued
   5. It is conducted in a government office
      Which one of the following combinations consist of statements that are correct about a Christian marriage?
      1. ii, iii, iv
      2.  i, iv, v
      3.  iii, iv, v
      4. ii, iv, v
10. Africans in Ghana used peaceful means to attain independence because
    1. Africans had strong leaders
    2. Africans had formed political parties
    3. most Africans were educated
    4.  the colony did not attract many settlers.
11. Which one of the following groups of countries consist of those crossed by the Great North Road?
    1. Zambia, Tanzania, Ethiopia.
    2. Congo, Angola, Namibia.
    3. Kenya, Uganda, Gabon.
    4. Nigeria, Niger, Algeria.
12. South Africa is able to produce many manufactured goods because
    1. the goods are in great demand
    2. there is availability of cheap labour
    3. the country has variety of minerals
    4. the country experiences high rainfall.
13. Below are characteristics of a vegetation zone in Africa
    1. There are scattered dry shrubs
    2. Cacti and euphorbia plants are common
    3. There are dry turfs of grass
       The vegetation zone described above is
       1. mediterranean vegetation
       2. semi-desert vegetation
       3. tropical vegetation
       4. temperate vegetation.
14. When the Mandinka people of West Africa resisted French colonial rule they were led by
    1. Samouri Toure
    2. King Lewanika 
    3. Chief Mkwawa
    4. Kabaka Mwanga.
15. Below are conditions for growing a certain crop
    1. Protection from strong winds
    2. Well drained fertile soils
    3. High rainfall
    4. High temperature between 24°c and 27°c
       The conditions listed above favour the growing of
       1. wheat
       2. cotton
       3. cocoa
       4. maize

Use the diagram below to answer question 16

16. The type of rainfall shown above is experienced in the following areas except
    1. Southern Uganda
    2. Lake Victoria basin
    3. Coastal lowlands of Kenya
    4. Central Tanzania.
17. Which one of the following groups is made up of Voltaic speakers of West Africa?
    1. Susu, Mande, Soninke.
    2. Wolof, Fulani, Tukolor.
    3. Igbo, Yoruba, Ewe.
    4. Dagomba, Bergu, Gurba.
18. Which pair consists of elements of a map only?
    1. Key, vegetation.
    2. Shape, compass.
    3. Title, frame.
    4. Relief, drainage.
19. Large commercial poultry farming is carried out near urban centres due to
    1. availability of electricity
    2. availability of cheap labour
    3. nearness to market for poultry products
    4. nearness to source of water.
20. Residual mountains are formed through
    1. erosion
    2. faulting
    3.  folding
    4. volcanicity.
21. Which one of the following statements about European colonial rule in Belgian Congo is correct?
    1. Africans were encouraged to assimilate.
    2. Africans were forced to work in rubberfarms.
    3. Europeans used indirect rule.
    4. Europeans allowed African chiefs to rule.
22.  Which one of the following duties is performed by a head teacher in a school?
    1. Appointing the deputy headteacher.
    2. Chairing Board of Management.
    3. Allocating funds to a school.
    4. Keeping school records.
23. Improvement in modern methods of communication has mainly led to
    1. migration of people to towns
    2. increase in trading activities
    3. expansion of urban centres
    4. expansion of infrastructure.
24. Three of the following are ways in which communities interacted in the past. Which one was not?
    1. Games
    2. War.
    3. Marriage.
    4. Trading.
25. Which one of the following was a contribution of Nelson Mandela? He
    1. led South Africa to independence
    2. made South Africa a one-party state
    3. led South Africa to the first all racial elections
    4. was a founder member of African Union.
26. Lake Tana in Ethiopia and lake Itasy in Madagascar were formed when
    1. water collected inside faults
    2. water collected inside craters
    3. parts of the earth sunk
    4. flowing magma blocked rivers.
27. The Fulani people of West Africa are able to graze their livestock over large areas because 
    1. there is plenty of grass
    2. they live in sparsely populated areas
    3.  they keep large herds of livestock
    4.  they use horses to scout for pasture.
28. Which one of the following factors may lead to conflicts in the society? -
    1. Use of indigenous languages.
    2. Intermarriage among communities.
    3. Unequal distribution of national resources.
    4. Movement of people to towns.

Use the map of Eastern Africa below to answer questions 29 to 32

29.  Which one of the following groups of communities used the route marked S during the migration period?
    1. Abagusii, Abakuria, Abaluhyia.
    2. Yao, Hehe, Makonde.
    3. Ngoni, Chagga, Nyamwezi.
    4. Agikuyu, Aembu, Ameru.
30. The main export crop of the country marked Z is
    1. sisal
    2. sugarcane
    3. coffee
    4. cotton.
31. Natural vegetation in the shaded area marked X consist of
    1.  tall elephant grass
    2. dense evergreen forests
    3. papyrus reeds
    4. short dry shrubs
32. Three of the following statements about the town marked T are true. Which one is not?
    1. It started as an Arab trading centre.
    2. It is located in a rich agricultural area.
    3. It is a county headquarter.
    4. It lies along the Trans African Highway.
33. Below are statemens about a type of democracy practised in the society.
    1. Decisions are made through general agreement
    2. People are involved in decision making
    3. People negotiate over issues
       The type of democracy described above is
       1. representative democracy
       2. nominal democracy
       3. participatory democracy
       4. direct democracy.
34. Which one of the following game parks is correctly matched with the country where it is found?
    Game park              Country
    1. Selous     -            South Africa
    2. Huango     -            Zimbabwe
    3. Kruger       -           Sudan.
    4. Dinder        -         Tanzania.
35. Which one of the following was a negative effect of colonization?
    1. Establishment of industries.
    2. Introduction of cash crops.
    3. Introduction of modern healthcare.
    4. Alienation of African land.
36. The Ngoni people were forced to move from South Africa by
    1. Galla
    2. Zulu 
    3. Arabs
    4. Bemba.
37. Three of the following are contributions of a community to the development of a school. Which one is not?
    1. Donating land to expand school facilities.
    2. Providing workers to a school.
    3. Preparing the school routine.
    4. Providing resource persons to a school.
38. Which one of the following was an achievement of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)?
    1. It supported countries fighting for independence.
    2. It established a common trading currency in Africa.
    3. It promoted the use of a common language.
    4.  It constructed roads in member countries.
39. Which one of the following rivers end in the form of an estuary?
    1. River Omo.
    2. River Niger.
    3. River Rufiji.
    4. River Congo.
40. Kelvin is a British national working in Kenya. He can apply for a Kenyan citizenship if he
    1. marries a Kenyan citizen
    2. owns property in Kenya
    3. has lived in Kenya continuously for 7years
    4. vies for an elective seat.
41. Dairy farming in Kenya is mainly favoured by
    1. cool and wet highland conditions
    2. availability of market for milk
    3. presence of milk factories in farming areas
    4. availability of good roads to transport milk.
42. The diagram below shows the formation of a mountain
    
    Which one of the following mountains in Eastern Africa was formed through the above process?
    1. Mount Ruwenzori.
    2. Pare highlands.
    3. Usambara mountains.
    4. Mount Longonot.
43. Which one of the following groups is made up of River and Lake Nilotes found in Eastern Africa?
    1. Sebei, Pokot, Kalenjin.
    2. Dinka, Luo, Acholi.
    3. Samburu, Turkana, Jie.
    4. Gabbra, Oromo, Burji.
44. The Mandinka people of West Africa resisted French colonial rule because
    1. they wanted to remain independent
    2. the French stopped them from trading.
    3. they had a strong leader
    4. they had a well trained army.
45. The main product of the planted forests of Swaziland is
    1. firewood
    2. pulp
    3. fruits
    4. herbal medicine.
46. Which one of the following is a function of clan elders in traditional African communities?
    1. Leading people to war.
    2. Foretelling future events.
    3. Allocating land to members.
    4. Preparing medicine from plants.
47. Below are descriptions of an early visitor to Eastern Africa
    1. He visited Kabaka Mutesa 1 of Buganda
    2.  He explored areas along River Lualaba
    3. He met David Livingstone
       The person described above is
       1. John Speke
       2. Ludwig Krapf
       3. Johanne Rebman.
       4. Henry Morton Stanley.
48. African socialism was introduced in Kenya after independence in order to
    1. settle landless Africans
    2. promote single party rule
    3. promote political and economic development
    4. reward Africans who fought for independence.
49. The main reason why cultural artefacts are conserved in museums is to
    1. preserve the history of communities
    2. sell them to people who visit themuseums
    3. attract tourists to the country
    4. create jobs in the country
50. Which one of the following plateaus is correctly matched with the country where it is found?
        Plateau                           Country
    1. Bie                -             Nigeria
    2. Fouta Djalon   -           Guinea
    3. Jos                  -            Sudan
    4. Teiga               -             Angola
51. Three of the following are effects of industries on the environment. Which one is not?
    1. Destruction of natural forests.
    2. Emission of smoke to the atmosphere.
    3. Settlement of people around industries.
    4. Dumping of waste in rivers.
52. Which one of the following minerals is correctly matched with the method used in extracting it from the ground?
            Mineral                 Method
    1.  Soda ash              Evaporation
    2. Copper                   Dredging
    3. Salt                         Open cast
    4. Gold                        Deep shaft 
53. Nabongo Mumia collaborated with the British in Kenya because
    1. he wanted protection from the Nandi
    2. he wanted to trade with the British
    3. he 'wanted the British to build school
    4. he wanted to adopt European way oflife.
54. The settlement of Arabs along the East Coast of Africa led to
    1. partition of East Africa
    2. introduction of pastoral farming
    3. decline in slave trade
    4. spread of Islam in Eastern Africa.
55. The effect of the Benguela currents on the South West Coast of Africa is that it has led to
    1. growth of dense vegetation along the Coast
    2. heavy rainfall along the Coast
    3. dry,conditions along the Coast
    4. increase of temperature along the Coast.
56. Who among the following prominent African leaders was not a founder member of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)?
    1. Gamal Abdel Nasser.
    2. Nelson Mandela.
    3.  Leopold Sedar Senghor
    4. Haile Sellasie.
57. Which one of the following is a responsibility of the government to its citizens?
    1. Protecting them and their property.
    2. Establishing places of worship.
    3. Forming political parties for citizens.
    4. Campaigning for candidates during elections.
58. A Kenyan citizen qualifies to vote if the person
    1.  is able to read
    2. is a member of a political party
    3. is a registered voter
    4. lives in the constituency he is voting.
59. The head of a county executive committee is
    1. a county commissioner
    2. a senatcr
    3.  a county assembly speaker
    4. a governor.
60. Three of the following statements about a county government are true. Which one is not?
    1.  It is headed by a speaker
    2. It is headed by an elected leaders
    3.  It implements projects in a county
    4.  It has appointed members.

SECTION B

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 

61. Which one of the following things did God create on the fourth day?
    1. Moon.
    2. Sky.
    3. Dry land.
    4. Sea creatures.
62. Who among the following people was a son of Noah?
    1. Seth.
    2. Shem.
    3. Lamech.
    4. Enoch.
63. Abraham obeyed God when he was living in Haran by
    1.  taking Lot with him
    2. accepting to sacrifice Isaac
    3. getting a wife for Isaac
    4. moving to an unknown land.
64.  Moses was not willing to go back to Egypt from Midian because.
    1. he was afraid of the king of Egypt
    2. his family was in Midian
    3. the Israelites did not know him
    4. he was not a good speaker.
65. When the Israelites crossed the Red sea they worshipped God by
    1. singing songs
    2. offering sacrifices
    3. reciting the commandments
    4. fasting.
66. Who among the following women was a judge in Israel?
    1. Ruth.
    2. Naomi.
    3. Deborah.
    4. Hannah.
67. Which one of the following was done by David when he was the king of Israel?
    1. He killed Goliath.
    2. He built a temple in Jerusalem.
    3. He made Jerusalem the capital.
    4. He made the covenant box.
68. King Ahab offended God when he
    1. took Uriah's wife
    2. took Naboth's vineyard
    3. planned the murder of Uriah
    4. consulted a Median.
69. Who among the following prophets said that Jesus would be born in the town of Bethlehem?
    1. Jeremiah.
    2. Hosea.
    3. Micah.
    4. Isaiah.
70. Which one of the following events took place when Jesus was born?
    1. An angel spoke to some shepherds.
    2. Darkness covered the earth.
    3. There was an earthquake.
    4. The curtain in the temple was born. 
71.  When John the baptist met Jesus he called him the
    1. king of the Jews
    2.  redeemer of Jerusalem
    3.  light to the gentiles
    4. lamb of God.
72.  Which one of the following events took place when Jesus was fasting in the wilderness?
    1.  He changed water into wine.
    2. He was anointed by a sinful woman.
    3. The devil tempted him.
    4. He healed a paralyzed man.
73. Which one of the following was a teaching of Jesus during the sermon on the mount? 
    1. 'I am the way the truth and life'
    2.  'Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you'
    3. 'Who is the greatest?'
    4. 'Happy are those who believe without seeing'
74. Which one of the following miracles was performed by Jesus in Capernaum?
    1. Healing a paralyzed man.
    2. Raising a widow's son.
    3. Changing water into wine.
    4. Calming a storm.
75. A lesson that Christians learn from the parable of the lost son is to be
    1. humble
    2. patience
    3. repentant
    4. generous.
76. When Jesus was arrested he was praying at
    1.  the Garden of Gethsemane
    2.  the temple in Jerusalem
    3. the home of Zacchaeus
    4. the home of Lazarus.
77.  Peter denied Jesus because
    1. Jesus had predicted that
    2.  it was at night
    3. he was afraid of the crowd
    4. he was not known to the high priest.
78. The disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit when they were praying in
    1. Jericho
    2. Bethlehem
    3. Emmaus
    4. Jerusalem.
79. Who among the following believers was chosen as a deacon?
    1. Ananias.
    2. Philip.
    3. Saul.
    4.  Barnabbas.
80. Tabitha of Joppa showed kindness by
    1. making clothes for widows
    2. giving food to strangers
    3. washing clothes for the elderly
    4.  feeding orphans.
81. Which one of the following groups of books are gospels?
    1. Ezra, Esther, Job.
    2. Mark, Luke, John.
    3. Romans, Ephesians, Jude.
    4. Revelation, Exodus, Isaiah.
82. In traditional African communities children are named after ancestors in order to
    1. please the parents
    2. make the children grow healthy
    3.  avoid calamites
    4.  keep the ancestors remembered.
83. The work of priests in traditional African communities is to
    1. lead people in offering sacrifices
    2. predict future events
    3. prepare libations
    4. prepare medicine from plants. 
84. In traditional African communities children are taught moral values by
    1.  peers
    2. warriors
    3. priests
    4. parents.
85. The main reason for marriage in traditional African communities is to
    1. get companionship
    2. get children
    3. become famous
    4. get wealth.
86. Amos prays for her sick mother. This element of prayer is
    1. adoration
    2. petition
    3. confession
    4. intercession.
87. Christians are encouraged to conserve the environment mainly because
    1. they get food from the environment
    2.  they are paid to do so
    3. God has commanded them to do so
    4.  they become known.
88. The best way in which parents can teach their children good behaviour is by
    1. punishing children who misbehave
    2. rewarding their children
    3. setting good examples
    4. taking their children to church.
89. Christians preach against abortion mainly because
    1.  it is destruction of life
    2. it is a waste of money
    3.  it makes people to be disrespected
    4. it is a waste of time.
90. The church has established schools in Kenya in order to
    1. offer free education
    2. create jobs in the country
    3. get money to build churches
    4. promote literacy in the country.