PART I: SOCIAL STUDIES

                                                                RIMBA AREA


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

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

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

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

PART II: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

SECTION A

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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

SECTION B

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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

SECTION C

HINDU RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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

PART I

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

PART II

SECTION A:

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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

SECTION B:

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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

SECTION C:

HINDU RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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

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

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

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

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

PART II: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

SECTION A: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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

SECTION B

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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

MARKING SCHEME

SOCIAL STUDIES

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

CRE

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

IRE

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

SECTION 1:ART AND CRAFT.

1. The puppet theatre shown in the following picture is called ______________________.
   
   1. doorway theater
   2. cinema theatre
   3. display theatre
   4. puppet theatre  
2. Kneading is important because
   1. it removes air bubbles from the clay
   2. it makes the clay soft
   3. it shapes the clay
   4. it makes modeling easy
3. The clay item in the picture was made by the _____________________ technique.
   
   1. coil
   2. pinch
   3. twine
   4. slab
4. Tonal value is created using _________________________ technilques.
   1. Shading and tinting
   2. Shading
   3. Tinting
   4. None of the above
5. Lettering used to write a message should have the following qualities except ___________________________.
   1. neat, clear and easy to read
   2. correctly shaped and well-spaced
   3. close together but not touching 
   4. too big and far apart
6. A decorative method that involves cutting holes on an item to make an attractive design pattern is called ______________________________
   1. piercing
   2. embedding
   3. appliqué
   4. hatching
7. The following are methods of preparing selected materials for coil and stitch technique. Which is the odd one out?
   1. Shredding
   2. Stripping
   3. Splitting
   4. Colouring
8. Which paper craft techniques were used to make the flowers in the picture below?
   
   
   1. Pleating and twisting
   2. Folding and creasing
   3. Twisting and cutting
   4. Cutting and pasting
9. ______________________ is the art of creating images on a surface by pressing an object.
   1. Printing
   2. Motif making
   3. Stencil printing
   4. Pattern making
10. When crayon etching, applying a little soap over the waxed surface is meant to make the black ink or paint ___________________________
    1. clean
    2. smooth
    3. stick
    4. bright
11. We can make a woven item neat by doing the following except _________________________________.
    1. stitching
    2. binding
    3. tucking and warping the edges
    4. painting
12. When creating crayon etching, do not work under the hot sun because _________________________________.
    1. it will melt the wax
    2. you will start sweating
    3. it will dry the wax
    4. it will tear your paper when etching
13. A frame used to hold the warp threads tightly during the weaving process is known as a ______________________________.
    1. weaver
    2. loom
    3. board
    4. dowel 
14. ______________________________  is a technique used to join two or  more pieces of leather together
    1. Coil and stitch
    2. Applique
    3. Thonging
    4. Cross hatching  
15. Which one of the following is a fabric decoration method?
    1. Tie and dye
    2. Crayon etching
    3. Smudging
    4. Thonging

SECTION 2:MUSIC

16. Why do participants in an African performance adorn their bodies?
    1. To identify with their communities. 
    2. To maintain the beat.
    3. To help keep their part.
    4. To look colourful for the audience
17. Who is not a participant of a folk song?
    1. Instrumentalist
    2. Soloist
    3. Dancers
    4. Singers
18. Which country does not sing East African National Anthem?
    1. Kenya
    2. Uganda
    3. Ethiopia
    4. South Sudan 
19. SSA are voices sang by ______________________________ 
    1. Two tenors and an alto line.
    2. Soprano and alto line.
    3. Two soprano and two alto lines.
    4. Two soprano lines with an alto line.
20. You are to perform a song in front of the school. Which of the following will NOT help you bring out the mood of the song? 
    1. Gestures
    2. Facial expressions.
    3. Not pronouncing your words clearly
    4. Good phrasing and breath control
21. How many quavers are in a minim?
    1. 4
    2. 3
    3. 6
    4. 9
22. Which of the following is not an element of music? 
    1. Melody
    2. Pitch
    3. Tone
    4. Structure
23. Name one material that is locally available and can be used for body adornment.
    1. Paint
    2. Charcoal
    3. Water colors.
    4. Make up
24. Which note represents taa-aa?
    1. A quaver
    2. A crochet
    3. A minim.
    4. A semibreve
25. The highness or lowness of a musical note is  called ___________________________
    1. Melody
    2. Pitch
    3. Rhythm
    4. Volume

SECTION 3: SOCIAL STUDIES.

26. The following statements refer to a certain climatic region in Eastern Africa:
    1. Vegetation is organized into stripes.
    2. Vegetation is influenced by changing altitudes.
    3. Vegetation grows in high relief regions.
       The type of vegetation described above is called _______________________
       1. Mediterranean vegetation
       2. Desert vegetation
       3. Mountain vegetation
       4. Mangrove vegetation
27. Gold in Tanzania is extracted through. _________________________ and ____________________________
    1. drilling, deep shaft
    2. open cast and quarrying
    3. deep shaft, open cast
    4. quarrying, drilling
28. Grade 6 Social Studies teacher asked learners at Mosoriot Primary School to name some of the areas in Kenya with high population density. Read what the learners said:
    Kapchai:    Lamu and Hola 
    Mburu:      Murang'a and Bungoma
    Mwende:   Lodwar and Moyale
    Melissa:     Garissa and Maralal
    Who gave the correct answer?
    1. Kapchai
    2. Mburu
    3. Mwende
    4. Melissa
29. Khaniri was studying towns found in the Northern part of Kenya on the map. Which of the following is found in the furthest North -East?
    1. Nairobi
    2. Garissa
    3. Mandera
    4. Nakuru
30. Which one of the following explains the meaning of culture?
    1. Number of people in a family
    2. Way of life in different communities
    3. Good behaviours in the society
    4. Age-sets
31. The traditional government among the Nyamwezi was headed by the ___________________________________.
    1. hereditary chiefs
    2. emperors
    3. hereditary kings
    4. council of elders
32. In which way were the Buganda and Nyamwezi traditional forms of government similar?
    1. They were both found in Tanzania.
    2. Position of their leader was hereditary
    3. They were both ruled by hereditary kings.
    4. They were both involved in pastoralism.
33. Which is the main aspect of good governance in the traditional societies?
    1. They both settled disputes among their members.
    2. They promoted wars and raids.
    3. They promoted nepotism.
    4. They promoted mistrust among members.
34. How has Kenya benefited from the membership of the East African Community? 
    1. It has a big area to administer.
    2. Many Kenyans can now live in South Sudan. 
    3. It has a larger market to export goods. 
    4. It has strengthened cattle rustling.

Study the map of Eastern Africa below then answer questions 35-38.

35. During the pre-colonial period, the traditional government in the country marked J was headed by __________________________
    1. governor
    2. hereditary kings
    3. council of elders
    4. hereditary chiefs
36. The lake marked K was formed through a process called ______________________________.
    1. faulting and sinking
    2. volcanic processes
    3. glaciation
    4. downwarping
37. Explain the process of formation of the mountain marked L.
    1. Faulting and uplifting
    2. Volcanicity
    3. Erosion
    4. Folding
38. Which one of the following is a characteristic of the region marked M?
    1. Receives high rainfall throughout the year. 
    2. Vegetation is mainly hardwood trees.
    3. Main vegetation is euphorbia and cactus.
    4. It is mainly swampy area.
39. Who among the following is the senior administrator in a school?
    1. Class teacher
    2. Headteacher
    3. Deputy headteacher
    4. Prefects
40. In the pre-colonial period, the main function of clans was ____________________________.
    1. protect ancestral land
    2. educate the youths
    3. settle disputes among members
    4. get wives for the youths

SECTION 4:

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION.

41. Angel Gabriel visited Zechariah while he was working in the temple to give him a special message. However, Zechariah didn't believe that he would get a son. What happened to Zechariah when he didn't believe?
    1. The angel struck him dumb
    2. The angel lifted up his sword
    3. The angel changed his mind
    4. The angel announced the birth of Mary
42. Jesus Christ shared a special meal with His disciples before He died. The meal was called
    1. The Passover
    2. The First meal
    3. The Last Supper
    4. The disciples' meal
43. My neighbour takes his time to go to the hospital twice every week to comfort the sick. Which fruit of the Holy Spirit does he have? 
    1. Kindness
    2. Sadness
    3. Pride
    4. Self-control
44. Christine, Hazel and Judy are in the same class. They like talking and walking together. The three girls form a ________________________
    1. Gossip group
    2. Peer group
    3. Travelling group
    4. Swimming group
45. Jesus Christ performed the miracle of raising Lazarus from death. He showed ____________________ the family of Lazarus.
    1. Suffering
    2. Empathy
    3. Challenges
    4. Surprise
46. Which of these children is being subjected to child labour?
    1. Nathan: Washing his father's car
    2. Olive: Working in a coffee plantation
    3. Jeremy: Taking care of his younger brother
    4. Serena: Cooking the evening meal
47. Jesus Christ told the parable of the hidden. treasure. Which of these values will not help us to see the Kingdom of God? ___________________
    1. Disobedience
    2. Integrity
    3. Respect
    4. Faithfulness
48. How did Prophet Elisha help the prophet to get the axe head?
    1. He threw a stick into the water
    2. He used a rope
    3. He jumped into the water
    4. He left the axe head in there
49. The first place where the believers were called Christians was called
    1. Antioch
    2. Babylon
    3. Galatia
    4. Macedonia
50. The king of Egypt had two dreams which spoke about the future. Which of these things were not seen in his dreams? ___________________
    1. The River Nile
    2.  Seven fat cows
    3. Three cups of wine
    4. Seven healthy ears of corn.

SECTION 4:

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION.

41. The surah that promises the prophet a river in paradise is ________________________________
    1. Humaza
    2. Kauthar
    3. Naas
    4. Qariah.
42. How many verses are there in surah Al-Maun?
    1. Three
    2. Five
    3. Seven
    4. Ten
43. Enemies of the prophet will be cut off in surah ______________________________
    1. Fatiha
    2. Takathur
    3. Fiyl
    4. Kauthar.
44. The holy Qur'an was revealed in the month of ________________________________
    1. Ramadhan
    2. Muharram
    3. Shawwal
    4. Rajab
45. Which animals did Allah use to destroy Abraha's army?
    1. Elephants
    2. Camels
    3. Birds
    4. Dogs
46. A Muslim should make good use of his wealth before he becomes
    1. sick
    2. busy
    3. poor
    4. weak.
47. We should share what we have with those ______________________-
    1. who have enough
    2. in need
    3. who knows us
    4. who cries for fame
48. The actions and practices of the prophet (S.A.W) are known as
    1. sunnah
    2. hadith
    3. faradh
    4. hijra
49. The fourth pillar of Iman is the belief in _______________________
    1. angels
    2. books
    3. Allah
    4. prophets
50. The attributes of Allah Al-Khaaliq means ____________________________
    1. the creator
    2. the most merciful
    3. the forgiver
    4. the king

MARKING SCHEME

ART

1. B
2. A
3. D
4. B
5. D
6. A
7. D
8. A
9. C
10. B
11. D
12. A
13. B
14. C
15. D

MUSIC

1. A
2. C
3. C
4. D
5. C
6. A
7. A
8. B
9. C
10. B

SOCIAL

1. C
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. A
7. B
8. A
9. C
10. B
11. B
12. B
13. C
14. B
15. C

C.R.E

1. A
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. B
6. B
7. A
8. A
9. A
10. C

I.R.E

1. B
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. C
6. C
7. B
8. A
9. D
10. A

ART AND CRAFT

1. The following are items made using basketry technique except
   1. household goods like baskets
   2. items for decorative purpose
   3. containers for storing grains and food
   4. cooking items like sufuria
2. The technique of joining two or more pieces of leather like the one below is called
   
   1. thonging
   2. basketry
   3. weaving
   4. tunning
3. Pinch pots can be modelled in the following shapes and sizes depending on the purpose apart from
   1. small
   2. big
   3. minute
   4. wide  
4. Which of the following is not an element of Art?
   1. Line
   2. Display
   3. Value
   4. Texture
5. In the process of making a wax crayon, the following are important when melting the wax in a double container except
   1. the wax is expensive
   2. to prevent inhaling dangerous fumes from the wax
   3. for uniform heating of wax
   4. it keeps the wax melted for a long period of time
6. Which one of the following is not a secondary colour?
   1. Green
   2. Orange
   3. Yellow
   4. Violet
7. The following are features within the environment considered when creating a colage landscape composition except
   1. vegetations
   2. hills
   3. sounds
   4. animals
8. The following are traditional items that can be made from hide and skins apart from
   1. shields
   2. musical instruments
   3. clay pot
   4. jewellery
9. Three of the following are protective clothes worn when carving sculpture except
   1. open shoes
   2. gloves
   3. dusk mask
   4. overalls
10.  
    1. intermediate colours
    2. tertiary colours
    3. quaternary colours
    4. junior colours-

MUSIC

11. Three of the following are examples of non-melodic percussion instruments except
    1. drum
    2. jingles
    3. shakers
    4. Marimba
12. When should a descant recorder be cleaned?
    1. Before and after playing
    2. While in the process of playing
    3. When selling it to a customer
    4. When disposing it
13. Three of the following should be observed to avoid injuries while performing a dance except
    1. never dance on a wet floor
    2. dance in tight clothes or costumes
    3. warm-up before dancing
    4. crowd at place when dancing
14. Which community in Kenya normally play the below instruments while performing a fork dance?
    
    1. Gusii
    2. Luhya
    3. Agikuyu
    4. Mijikenda  
15. The following are parts of a wind instruments apart from
    1. hollow tube
    2. pitch holes or finger holes
    3. earphones
    4. mouth hole
16. Which of the following is not a role played by a soloist during a dance?
    1. Lead the singing in the dance
    2. Award the winners during competition
    3. Coordinates the singing and dancing
    4. Indicates the end of the dance   
17. In which language is the East African  Community Anthem sang?
    
    1. Kiswahili
    2. French
    3. English
    4. Arabic
18. The song "We are the world" by USA for Africa is an example of
    1. patriotic song
    2. sacred song 
    3. popular song
    4. action song
19. The following are occasions when choral songs are sung except
    1. birthday celebration
    2. in places of worship
    3. parents' days
    4. in the office
20. What element of a song brings out certain feelings and emotions to the singer or listener?
    1. Mood
    2. Gestures
    3. Diction
    4. Tone

SOCIAL STUDIES

21. Which element of art is used to estimate distance  or area of a place?
    1. Title
    2. Compass
    3. Scale
    4. Boundary
22. Most rivers in Kenya originate from
    1. plains 
    2. highlands
    3. plateaus
    4. lake basin
23. Which element of weather is measured using a windvane?
    1. Strength of the wind
    2. Humidity in the atmosphere
    3. Amount of rainfall
    4. Direction of the wind
24. One of the following features is not an example of natural features
    1. Bridge
    2. Valley
    3. Mountain
    4. Swamp
25. Social behaviour of a particular society is called
    1. religion
    2. culture
    3. traditions
    4. customs
26. Who among the following is not a member of the school community?
    1. Student
    2. Teacher
    3. Chief
    4. Parent
27. Which language community in Kenya has the highest population?
    1. Cushites 
    2. Semites
    3. Bantu
    4. Nilotes
28. The population of a place can decrease because
    1. high death rate
    2. high birth rate 
    3. high food production
    4. better health care

Study the following map of Kenya and answer questions 29-33

29. The line of the Equator 0° passes through the following places except
    1. Maseno
    2. Timboroa
    3. Nanyuki
    4. Lamu
30. The drainage feature marked R is
    1. Lake Baringo
    2. Lake Nakuru
    3. Lake Turkana
    4. Lake Magadi
31. The third largest city marked S is
    1. Eldoret
    2. Mombasa
    3. Nakuru
    4. Kisumu
32. What is the name of the country marked Q?
    1. Ethiopia
    2. South Sudan
    3. Uganda
    4. Somalia
33. Which economic activity is carried out at the place marked T?
    1. Mining
    2. Tourism
    3. Fishing
    4. Farming
34. The Ameru community in Kenya was ruled by
    1. kings
    2. council of elders
    3. chiefs
    4. warriors
35. Which one of the following is not needed to qualify as a Member of the County Assembly in Kenya?
    1. Must be a registered voter
    2. Must be a Kenyan citizen
    3. Must be a political party leader
    4. Must be of sound mind

PART 11:

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

36. Who was talented in playing a musical instrument?
    1. Jacob
    2. Solomon
    3. Samuel
    4. David
37. On which day did God create the sky?
    1. Second day
    2. Fourth day
    3. sixth day
    4. Fifth day
38. Which God's creation made Adam happy?
    1. Fruit trees
    2. Woman
    3. Light and darkness
    4. Sun, moon and stars
39. Who was driven by anger and jealousy to kill his brother?
    1. David
    2. Noah
    3. Amnon
    4. Cain
40. The worship of Baal was challenged by
    1. Moses
    2. Daniel
    3. Elijah
    4. Abraham
41. How did God provide food during the time of Exodus?
    1. He separated the water of the Red Sea
    2. He provided Manna
    3. He killed the Egyptians
    4. He gave them unleavened bread
42. John the Baptist did all the following except
    1. baptising Jesus
    2. condemned hyprocrites
    3. fed the five thousand people
    4. prepared the way for the Messiah
43. Jesus began His miracles by
    1. turning water into wine
    2. calling the first disciples
    3. healing the paralytic man
    4. healing the ten lepers
44. Which disciple of Jesus did not believe in his resurrection?
    1. Judas Iscariot
    2. Thomas
    3. Simon Peter
    4. Andrew
45. To spread the gospel, Jesus used
    1. psalms
    2. proverbs
    3. songs
    4. parables
46. During the baptism of Jesus,
    1. the Holy Spirit appeared
    2. disciples spoke in tongues
    3. Moses and Elijah appeared
    4. Zacchaeus climbed a tree
47. To overcome any form of sexual sin, Christian should practise
    1. peace
    2. kindness
    3. self-control
    4. joy
48. Drug abuse can lead to the following except 
    1. diseases
    2. school drop-out
    3. violence
    4. good health
49. Unity in the church can be made weak by
    1. honesty
    2. cooperation
    3. tribalism.
    4. faithfulness
50. One of the thieves crucified with Jesus said that Jesus was
    1. the king of Jews
    2. innocent
    3. the son of David
    4. going to paradise

PART 11:

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

36. Allah as the enternal the absolute is in surah
    1. Maaun
    2. Takathur
    3. Ikhlaas
    4. Quraish
37. "Watawaa swaubil Haq Watawaa Swaubil Swabr" this aya encourange muslims to live in ________________________.
    1. Truth and Patience
    2. Punctuality and honesty
    3. Peace and love
    4. Kindness and patience
38. What is the main theme in surah A nasr
    1. Oneness of Allah
    2. Kindness of Allah
    3. greatness of Allah
    4. power of Allah
39. Abdallah has a habit of being harsh to the orphans. Which Surah can you use to correct his habits?
    1. Al quraish
    2. Al takathur
    3. An nasr
    4. An maaun
40. The longest surah among the following is surah
    1. An naas
    2. Al ikhlaas
    3. Al kauther
    4. Al quraish
41. The prophet promised to be together in Jannah with the person who _______________________.
    1. Takes care of the orphans
    2. Takes care of the parents
    3. Takes care of Islam
    4. Takes care of environment 
42. Which of the following pupil has signs of a munafiq _______________________
    1. Juma stealing and lying
    2. Omar - does not fulfil promises and fights
    3. Halima -back bites and slander
    4. Jabir- brakes promises and is untrustworthy.
43. The sayings of Allah s.w are known as __________________ while Prophet's actions are known as __________________
    1. Sunnah/Hadith
    2. Hadith/ Swalah
    3. Hadith/Sunnah
    4. Sunnah/Actions
44. The Arabic meaning of peace is __________________
    1. Imaan
    2. Ihsaan
    3. Islam
    4. Taqwa
45. Which Attribute of Allah s.w manifest His Power?
    1. As Salaam
    2. Al Aziz
    3. Ar Razaq
    4. Al Muumin
46. "Fear Allah in respect to these dump...." This Hadith encourage us to be kind to ____________________________
    1. Neighbours
    2. Parents
    3. Creatures
    4. Children
47. Faisal had sh 2,000 in his account for one year, how much will be his nisaab?
    1. 200%
    2. 2.5%
    3. 25%
    4. 20%
48. The Sunnah prayer that is performed after sun rise and before noon is known as _________________
    1. Baadiyah
    2. Qabliyah
    3. Witr
    4. Dhuha
49. The two fardh swalah which do NOT have baadiyah are?
    1. Fajr/ Asr
    2. Dhuhr/Maghrib
    3. Fajr / Isha
    4. Maghrib/ Fajr
50. Baadiya, Qabliya and Dhuha are examples of ________________________ Swalah.
    1. Fardh
    2. Sunnah
    3. Fardh Kifaya
    4. Makruh

MARKING SCHEME

ART/CRAFT

1. D
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. A
6. C
7. C
8. C
9. A
10. B

MUSIC

11. D
12. A
13. D
14. B
15. C
16. B
17. A
18. C
19. D
20. A

SOCIAL

21. C
22. B
23. D
24. A
25. B
26. C
27. C
28. A
29. D
30. C
31. D
32. A
33. B
34. B
35. C

C.R.E

36. D
37. A
38. B
39. D
40. C
41. B
42. C
43. A
44. B
45. D
46. A
47. C
48. D
49. C
50. B

I.R.E

36. C
37. A
38. D
39. D
40. A
41. A
42. D
43. C
44. C
45. B
46. C
47. B
48. D
49. A
50. B

ART AND CRAFT

1. What happens to the surface of a cylindrical form when more black colour is added to it when creating tonal variation?
   1. It becomes darker
   2. The surface becomes lighter
   3. The colour changes to grey
   4. There is no colour change
2. During montage, which of the following can be used to stick the pictures on a surface?
   1. Crayons
   2. Adhesives
   3. Scissors
   4. Pencils
3. What woven item can you see in the diagram below?
   
   1. Table mat
   2. Cup
   3. Basket
   4. Socks 
4. Which one of the following is a flexible fibre used during basketry?
   1. Metal
   2. Steel
   3. Poles
   4. Banana fibres
5. The art of creating pictures by applying colours on a surface is called
   1. weaving
   2. drawing 
   3. painting
   4. smudge technique
6. Why should a little soap be used during crayon etching when making a pictorial composition? 
   1. It prevent sun rays from reaching the paint
   2. To help the paint stick
   3. To make the paint slippery
   4. To help the artist wash the hand with ease 
7. Which of the following elements of art is being tested in the below picture?
   
   1. Texture 
   2. Proportion
   3. Depth
   4. Value
8. Three of the following items can be made from the hide of a cow except
   1. shield
   2. hats
   3. drum
   4. cooking pan
9. How can you make a drum produce a quality sound?
   1. Loosening the membrane?
   2. Making the resonator hollow
   3. Using cloth instead of skin/hide 
   4. Storing the drum in a wet place
10. The following are examples of impurities that are removed during clay preparation except 
    1. Water
    2. Sticks
    3. Roots of plants
    4. Stones

MUSIC

11. The following are values of singing patriotic songs except
    1. hope
    2. peace
    3. injustice
    4. unity
12. Which of the following people cannot sing a folk song in the community?
    1. Men
    2. Infants
    3. Girls
    4. Women
13. When we sing, we feel like moving the following parts of our body except
    1. toenail
    2. shoulder
    3. waist
    4. legs
14. Three of the following are good behaviours and safety we should observe when performing folk songs except
    1. avoid overcrowding
    2. avoid abusive words
    3. make uniform and co-ordinated movements
    4. eat and drink while singing
15. What name is given to the below instrument
    
    1. Shaker 
    2. Kayamba
    3. Jingle
    4. Marimba 
16. Most percussion instruments are played by
    1. plucking
    2. blowing
    3. pressing
    4. hitting
17. For a student to make a shaker, the following materials are needed except
    1. Bottle tops
    2. Y-Shaped stick
    3. Stones
    4. A wire
18. What is the name of the part marked Y in the the below drum?
    
    1. Slin
    2. Resonator
    3. Tuning laces
    4. Membrane
19. A descant recorder has how many parts?
    1. One
    2. Three
    3. Eight
    4. Four
20. Which of the following is an example of melodic percussion instrument?
    1. Marimba
    2. Kayamba
    3. Drums
    4. Jingles

SOCIAL STUDIES

21. Which built feature is found across a river?
    1. Museum
    2. Road
    3. Boat
    4. Bridge
22. A grade four pupil saw the following on the gate of their school. "Hardwork brings success". This was an example of
    1. school motto
    2. school routine
    3. shool rules
    4. school culture
23. Why do some rivers dry up during dry seasons?
    1. They are swamps
    2. They are temporary
    3. They are permanent
    4. They are small
24. Which one of the following is not a natural environment?
    
25. Buying and selling of goods is known as
    1. trade
    2. business
    3. hawking
    4. bargaining
26. Law and order in our county is maintained by the
    1. M.C.A
    2. Governor
    3. Senator
    4. Police officer
27. Our county gets its main income from the following except
    1. bribes
    2. licences
    3. national government
    4. taxes
28. The following can tell about the culture of a place. Which one cannot?
    1. Clothes
    2. Children
    3. Food
    4. Artefacts
29. Which one of the following cannot promote peace in our country?
    1. Sports
    2. Education
    3. Tribalism
    4. Religion
30. Democracy in school is well seen when
    1. children are in the feeding program
    2. pupils elect their own class leaders
    3. children respect their teachers
    4. pupils participate in games and sports 
31. Murife dropped out of school to work in a quarry so as to feed his poor family. He was a victim of
    1. child labour
    2. sexual abuse
    3. child trafficking
    4. forced marriage
32. The county assembly is headed by the
    1. presiden
    2. governor
    3. speaker
    4. senator
33. Choose among the following the oldest industry in the country?
    1. Vehicle assembly
    2. Processing industry
    3. Textile industry
    4. Pottery
34. Our county get most of its foreign exchange from
    1. tourism
    2. transport
    3. mining
    4. farming
35. A good community leader should have the following qualities except
    1. honesty
    2. vision
    3. biased
    4. courage

PART 11

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

36. Human beings are special of all God's creation because
    1. they are male and female
    2. they were created in his own image
    3. they have feelings
    4. they work
37. Who was punished by God for killing his brother?
    1. David
    2. Moses
    3. Cain
    4. Abel
38. I was gifted with courage and great strength. I fought and defeated the Palestine. Who am I?
    1. Joseph
    2. Saul
    3. Baalam
    4. Samson
39. The parable of the mustard seed teaches Christians about
    1. God's kingdom
    2. God's salvation
    3. God's word
    4. God's forgiveness
40. Who came to prepare the way for the Messiah?
    1. Joseph
    2. Angel Gabriel
    3. John the Baptist
    4. Elikanah
41. The story of Joseph in the Bible teaches Christians about
    
    1. peace
    2. obedience
    3. love
    4. self control
42. What did God promise Abraham when he called him?
    1. Long life
    2. A son
    3. The land of Canaan
    4. Wealth
43. Why do you think Jesus was betrayed by Judas Iscariot?
    1. Judas became greedy
    2. Jesus work on earth was finished
    3. Judas wanted to die
    4. Jesus was no longer a good leader
44. The life of the apostles is found in the book of 
    1. Matthew
    2. Acts
    3. Genesis
    4. Revelation
45. Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. Therefore we should practise
    1. Holiness
    2. Love
    3. Joy
    4. Humility
46. "Give us today our daily bread" This part of the Lord's prayer shows that God is our
    1. healer
    2. provider
    3. protector
    4. creator
47. Jesus showed service to others when he
    1. fed the 5,000 people
    2. washed his disciples' feet
    3. died on the cross
    4. shared the last supper
48. Which one of the following is not a fruit of the Holy Spirit?
    1. Love
    2. Peace
    3. Healing
    4. Joy
49. ___________________________ stood firm in faith and died by stoning
    1. Silas
    2. Paul
    3. Timothy
    4. Stephen
50. Alex spends a lot of time on social media. The best advice that you can give as a good friend is. Social media is
    1. evil
    2. addictive
    3. useless
    4. harmless

PART II

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

36. This surah is also called sincerity, purity and monotheism which one is it?
    1. Fatiha
    2. Ikhlas
    3. Maun
    4. Fiyl
37. "Swalah" ends with ________________________
    1. Tasleem
    2. Takbiratul
    3. Sujud
    4. Tashahud
38. Surah Al-fiyl was revealed in _______________________
    1. Makkah
    2. Madina
    3. Jerusalem
    4. China
39. The surah that talks about the prophets uncle is Surah?
    1. Masad
    2. Kaafirun
    3. Qureish
    4. Fiyl
40. Which surah of the Quran is compulsory to be read before sleeping?
    1. Fatiha
    2. Ikhlas
    3. Asr
    4. Falaq
41. The prophet of Allah who was cut into two was ______________________________
    1. Musa
    2. Ibrahim
    3. Shuaib
    4. Zakaria
42. The prophet (S.A.W) said "What will mostly take people to janaah is the fear of Allah sw and their ________________________
    1. Wealth
    2. Good behaviour
    3. Swalah
    4. Zakat
43. When a dog touches a part of my dress I wash that part _________________________times.
    1. One
    2. Three
    3. Seven
    4. Six
44. Which of the following prayers is NOT among the fardh prayers?
    1. Maghrib
    2. T ajr
    3. Dhuha
    4. Dhuhur
45. Which of the following pillars of Islam is performed in the month of Dhul hijja?
    1. Zakat
    2. Saum
    3. Hajj
    4. Swalah
46. The Prophet (S.A. W) said, "Alla' (S.W) loves kindness in ________________________ onoe does."
    1. worship
    2. business
    3. work
    4. Everything
47. Who among the following prophet of Allah was given the Suhuf?
    1. Musa
    2. Issa
    3. Ibrahin
    4. Daud
48. Prophets of Allah are many, but the ones mentioned in the Holy Quran are ________________________
    1. 125
    2. 5
    3. 25
    4. 55
49. Angels of Allah were created from ______________________
    1. Clay
    2. Light
    3. Fire
    4. Soil
50. The prophet's journey from makaah to Jerusalem is called
    1. Israh
    2. Miraaj
    3. Isra wal miraaj
    4. Eid ul fitr

MARKING SCHEME

ART/CRAFT

1. A
2. B
3. A
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. D
9. B
10. A

MUSIC

11. C
12. B
13. A
14. D
15. C
16. D
17. C
18. A
19. B
20. A

SOCIAL

21. D
22. A
23. B
24. A
25. B
26. D
27. A
28. B
29. C
30. B
31. A
32. C
33. D
34. A
35. C

C.R.E

36. B
37. C
38. D
39. A
40. C
41. D
42. C
43. A
44. B
45. A
46. B
47. B
48. C
49. D
50. B

I.R.E

36. B
37. A
38. A
39. A
40. B
41. D
42. B
43. C
44. C
45. C
46. D
47. C
48. C
49. B
50. A

A. ART AND CRAFT

1. The following materials are used in drawing except ?
   1. Pencil
   2. Drawing book
   3. Eraser
   4. A pair of scissors
2. Which one of the following is NOT a primary colour?
   1. Yellow
   2. Green
   3. Blue
   4. Red
3. Which technique is used to create value in the drawing below?
   
   1. Collage
   2. Cross hatching
   3. Montage
   4. Crayon etching
4. The following are elements of Art except?
   1. Texture
   2. Value
   3. Shape
   4. Shade
5. Grade five learners collected some materials and stuck them on a surface to create a new picture. The technique is known as __________________
   1. Sticking
   2. Collage
   3. Creation
   4. Montage
6. A baby cot is made using the technique called
   1. Modelling
   2. Carving
   3. Kneading
   4. Weaving
7. We use _____________________to make crayons.
   1. Paraffin wax
   2. Warm water
   3. Sand
   4. Glue
8. Tom wants to divide a drawing into two equal parts to create balance. Which line will he use?
   1. zig zag line
   2. Curved line
   3. Axis line
   4. Straight line
9. Grade five Art and Craft teacher asked his learners to make an illustration that show colours relate to each other. This technique is called ________________________
   1. Mosaic
   2. Photocopy
   3. Colouration
   4. Colour wheel
10. A book jacket is removable cover made of paper. Which information is NOT found in a book jacket?
    1. The author of the book
    2. The illustrations or pictures
    3. The title of the book
    4. The price of the book

B. MUSIC

11. The songs sung by people of a certain community about the people ways of life is called?
    1. Folk songs
    2. Sacred songs
    3. Patriotic songs
    4. Topical songs
12. Identify the traditional musical instrument below. 
    
    1. Nzumari
    2. Bung'o
    3. Chivoti
    4. Mulele
13. Which one of the following is NOT part of a descant recorder?
    1. Head joint
    2. Foot joint
    3. Middle joint
    4. Top joint
14. The East Africa National Anthem is NOT sung in ____________________________________
    
    1. South Sudan
    2. Ethiopia
    3. Uganda
    4. Tanzania
15. What is the French rhythm for the note below?
    
    1. Taa
    3. Taa - aa
    4. aa aa aa aa
16. A two girls performance can be described as
    1. Solo
    2. Trio
    3. Choral
    4. Duet 
17. What is tempo as used in Music?
    1. highness or lowness of sound
    2. speed of sound
    3. shape of sound
    4. rhythm of sound
18. Grade five learners were told by the Music teacher to organise for a dance. Which one don't they need?
    1. Ornaments
    2. Adornments
    3. Costumes
    4. Camera
19. A drum as a musical instrument is made from
    1. Leather and Metal
    2. Leather and Canvas
    3. Leather and wood
    4. Wood and polythene
20. The quality of voice is known as ________________________________________
    1. Tone
    2. Charcoal
    3. Diction
    4. Gesture

C. SOCIAL STUDIES

21. What is the direction of Dimo swamp from the saw mill?
    1. South West
    2. South East
    3. North West
    4. North East
22. The following are sections of River Dolo. Which one is NOT?
    1. Delta
    2. Confluence 
    3. Estuary
    4. Tributaries
23. People of Ndere Area are mainly ____________________________
    1. Christians
    2. Muslims
    3. Pagans
    4. Traditionalists
24. Which economic activity is NOT carried out in Ndere Area?
    1. Tourism
    2. Trading
    3. Lumbering
    4. Fishing
25. Ndere Area is likely to be a ___________________________
    1. Ward
    2. Location
    3. Constituency
    4. County
26. Which of the following is NOT a Nilote?
    1. Rendile
    2. Turkana
    3. Luo
    4. Kipsigis
27. Diatomite as a mineral mined in Kenya is mine at ____________________________
    1. Kimwarer
    2. Kariandusi
    3. Lake Magadi
    4. Bamburi 
28. Growing of crops and rearing of livestock is called __________________________________
    1. Arable farming
    2. Livestock farming
    3. Subsistence farming
    4. Mixed farming
29. Which crop is NOT a horticultural crop?
    1. Cotton
    2. Carnations
    3. Grapes
    4. French beans
30. Which country borders Kenya to the South West?
    1. South Sudan
    2. Somalia
    3. Tanzania
    4. Eritrea
31. Below are characteristics of a certaini climate region
    1. Has one rain season
    2. High temperatures
    3. Rainfall is about 1000mm per year
       The above climate region is_________________
       1. Semi desert
       2. Tropical
       3. Modified tropical
       4. Equatorial
32. The original homeland of the Cushites is;-
    1. Horn of Africa
    2. Congo forest
    3. South Sudan
    4. South Africa
33. The interdepence of language groups in Kenya has the follwing benefits. Which one is false?
    1. Promotes peace
    2. Helps fight triabalism
    3. Encourages corruption
    4. Promotes unity
34. The hotness or coldness of a place is called? 
    1. Thermometer
    2. Air pressure
    3. Wind
    4. Temperature

Use the map of Kenya below to answer questions 35-38

35. What is the capital city of the country marked H?
    1. Mogadishu
    2. Khartoum
    3. Juba
    4. Dodoma
36. Which hills are represented by Z:-
    1. Loita Hills
    2. Chulu Hills
    3. Taita Hills
    4. Shimba Hills
37.  The Historic built environment marked X is likely to be _________________________________
    1. Fort Jesus
    2. Gedi Ruins
    3. Olorgesaille
    4. Koobi Fora
38. What is the height of Mountain marked N?
    1. 5099m
    2. 4890m
    3. 4321m
    4. 5895m
39. Which one of the following members is a Secretary during the school board management meetings in a school? 
    1. The School Chairman
    2. The Head teacher
    3. The Deputy Headteacher
    4. The County Governor
40. Which of the following skills was NOT taught through apprenticeship?
    1. Iron work
    2. Medicine
    3. Harvesting Honey
    4. Cooking food

D. CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

41. Which book of the Bible tells us that God has good plans for our future?
    1. Genesis 2:5
    2. Jeremiah 29: 11
    3. John 3:16
    4. Mathew 25: 14
42. King Solomon was able to solve problems involving his people because of his ___________________________
    1. power
    2. strength
    3. courage
    4. wisdom
43. Which one of the following is NOT a value taught by the John the Baptist? 
    1. Caring
    2. Injustice
    3. Integrity
    4. Kindness
44. ___________________________ raped Tamar in King David's house.
    1. Amnon
    2. Jonathan
    3. Hosea
    4. Bezalel
45. Which one is the only Commandment with a promise?
    1. Do not kill
    2. Observe Sabath
    3. Worship only one God
    4. Honour your father and mother
46. Which one is NOT a cause of alcohol and substance abuse?
    1. Hardwork
    2. Idleness
    3. Poverty
    4. Peer pressure
47. Which of the following events tock piace during the bapstism of Jesus Christ?
    1. Jesus cried Eloi Eloi
    2. Jesus sweat blood
    3. Heaven eas opened
    4. There was an earth quake
48. Hannah and Elkana were parents of ______________________
    1. Eli
    2. Samson
    3. Samuel
    4. Moses 
49. Who was sent by God to rescue the Israelites from Egypt?
    1. Jesus
    2. Aaron
    3. Caleb
    4. Moses
50. From the story of Ham the son of Noah, we learn that :-
    1. We should have faith in God
    2. We should love the elderly
    3. We should respect the elderly 
    4. We should care for the elderly

E. ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

41. The following are chapters that are found in the Holy Quran except?
    1. Zilzallah
    2. Uhud
    3. Fatiha
    4. Aadizyat
42. Which Surah in the Holy Quran states about the day of judgement?
    1. Zilzallah
    2. Maun
    3. Firaun
    4. Swamad
43. Which one of the following completes the hadith.... The Paradise lies under the feet of
    1. Mothers
    2. Fathers
    3. Allah
    4. Prophets
44. A good Muslim leader should be :-
    1. Corrupt
    2. tough
    3. honest
    4. strong
45. Muslims generally face the _______________________while praying.
    1. the sun
    2. moon
    3. Qiblah
    4. mecca
46. Who among the following was a farmer in the Quran?
    1. Adam (AS)
    2. Nuhr (AS)
    3. Issa (AS)
    4. Suleiman (AS)
47. Which one of the following pillars of Iman is the first? Belief in:-
    1. holy books
    2. Allah
    3. Prophets
    4. Angels
48. Zilzallah means ________________________________
    1.  repentance
    2. Judgement
    3. Qiyamah
    4. Word of Allah
49. None to be worshiped but Allah Muhammad is His _________________________
    1. follower
    2. messenger
    3. prophet
    4. son
50. Which one of the following is not hallal in the Islamic Shariah?
    1. during business with non Muslims
    2. during business for interest
    3. during business outside the country 
    4. practising hearding

MARKING SCHEME

ART & CRT

1. D
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. D
7. A
8. C
9. D
10. D

MUSIC

11. A
12. B
13. D
14. B
15. A
16. D
17. B
18. D
19. A
20. C

S/S

21. B
22. A
23. C
24. D
25. A
26. A
27. B
28. D
29. C
30. C
31. C
32. A
33. C
34. D
35. A
36. D
37. D
38. C
39. B
40. D

C.R.E

41. B
42. D
43. B
44. A
45. D
46. A
47. C
48. C
49. D
50. D

I.R.E

41. B
42. A
43. A
44. C
45. C
46.  
47. B
48. C
49. B
50. D

ART AND CRAFT ACTIVITIES

1. Which type of line is drawn below?
   
   1. spiral
   2. zigzag
   3. curved
   4. circular
2. Which one is NOT a primary colour?
   1. Green
   2. Red 
   3. Yellow
   4. Blue
3. Which technique is used to decorate the strip below? 
   1. Crayon etching
   2. Smudging
   3. Gradation
   4. Still life drawing 
4. Which item below is made from clay soil? 
   1. blanket
   2. baby cot
   3. chair
   4. pot
5. We get ______________________________from large animals such as cattle and buffalo.
   1. skins
   2. hides
   3. wool
   4. leather
6. The diagram below shows a drum.
    
   Part Q is made from:-.
   1. canvas 
   2. leather 
   3. plastic
   4. metal
7. Which one of the following is used in painting?
   1. Leaves
   2. Brush
   3. water
   4. paint
8. The following techniques are used in basket making except:-
   1. modelling
   2. twining
   3. plaiting
   4. coiling
9. ___________________ is a doll-like object made to look like human or animal.
   1. puppet
   2. book jacket
   3. montage
   4. crayon etching
10. Warps and wefts are techniques used in:-
    1. Threading
    2. Weaving
    3. Thonging
    4. Modelling

MUSIC ACTIVITIES

11. On Madaraka Day, We sing ____________________________ songs.
    1. patriotic
    2. lullaby
    3. folk
    4. sacred
12. Which one is a minim note?
    
13. The National Anthem is sung in languages.
    1. three
    2. four
    3. five
    4. two
14. The diagram below shows a musical instrument.
    
    The metallic parts marked K are called:-
    1. metals
    2. bottle tops
    3. wattles
    4. rattles
15. A descant recorder is played by:-
    1. blowing
    2. plucking
    3. bowing
    4. shaking
16. A person who leads a performance is called;-
    1. conductor
    2. soloist
    3. trainer
    4. duet
17. Sengenya is a traditional ___________________________ dance.
    1. Mijikenda
    2. Luhya
    3. Kamba
    4. Kuria
18. The part marked Y is called:-
    
    1. Head
    2. Stick
    3. Tail
    4. Stem
19. What is the french rhythm for a quaver?
    1. Ta - te
    2. Tafa - tefe
    3. Taa - aa
    4. Taa - aa - aa
20. Which one is the first line of the second verse of our Kenyan National Anthem?
    1. Oh God of all creation.
    2. Let one and all arise.
    3. Let one with one accord
    4. With heart both strong and true.

SOCIAL STUDIES

21. River Lulu flows towards:-
    1. South West
    2. North East
    3. South East
    4. North West
22. People in Bidii County are:-
    1. Christians
    2. Muslims
    3. Hindus
    4. Pagans
23. The staple food for the people in BidiiCounty is:-
    1. maize
    2. tea
    3. cattle
    4. fish
24. Which historic built environment is found in Bidii County?
    1. museum
    2. historical site
    3. monument
    4. temple
25. Which economic activity is missing in Bidii County?
    1. crop farming
    2. livestock keeping
    3. trading
    4. fishing
26. A low lying flat land is called:-
    1. plain
    2. hill
    3. plateau
    4. valley
27. Which material is used to make the part marked Q in the traditional hut below?
    
    
    1. cement
    2. iron sheet
    3. mud
    4. grass 
28. A good leader should not be:-
    1. honest
    2. faithful
    3. corrupt
    4. hardworking
29. There are ___________________________ counties in Kenya.
    1. 350
    2. 290
    3. 68
    4. 47
30. Which one is an effect of child abuse?
    1. passing exams
    2. making new friends
    3. being healthy and happy 
    4. running away from home
31. People harvest crops during the ________________________ season.
    1. cold
    2. windy
    3. dry
    4. rainy 
32. ___________________________ is the total number of people living in an area.
    1. Habitat
    2. Cencus
    3. Community
    4. Population
33. The exchange of goods for other goods is called:-
    1. goods trade
    2. currency trade
    3. bata trade
    4. barter trade
34. Which colour in our national flag is at the bottom?
    1. Red
    2. Black
    3. Green
    4. White
35. We should promote ________________________ in our school
    1. war
    2. conflict
    3. peace
    4. failure
36. Digging of useful minerals from the ground is called:-
    1. tourism
    2. farming
    3. mining
    4. construction
37. A proposed law is also called:-
    1. bill
    2. rule
    3. routine
    4. command
38. Traffic lights have ______________________ colours.
    1. one
    2. two
    3. four
    4. three
39. Who assists our County Governor in our county?
    1. Deputy speaker
    2. Deputy Governor
    3. Deputy Minister
    4. Member of County Assembly
40. We take care of domestic animals by:- 
    1. educating them
    2. underfeeding them
    3. overworking them
    4. providing shelter for them

CHRISTIAN ACTIVITIES

41. God created all of us in His ________________________ and likeness.
    1. spirit
    2. image
    3. picture
    4. fear
42. Balaam's _________________________ spoke to him.
    1. king
    2. donkey
    3. dog
    4. cow
43. Zachariah and Elizabeth were the parents of:-
    1. John the Baptist
    2. Samuel
    3. Samson
    4. Moses
44. There are ____________________ books in the Old Testament.
    1. 66
    2. 39
    3. 27
    4. 29
45. Out of ten the lepers healed by Jesus, only ______________________ returned to thank him.
    1. nine
    2. three
    3. one
    4. ten
46. Who was te wealthy tax collector who welcomed Jesus in his home?
    1. Zachary
    2. Zachariah
    3. Zadock
    4. Zacchaeus
47. Why should children respect their mother and father? So that:-
    1. they may die early
    2. they may live long
    3. they can be saved
    4. they can avoid punishment
48. Joseph was sold by his brothers to the land of:-
    1. Moab
    2. Canaan
    3. Judea
    4. Egypt
49. Who was the first patriarch in the Bible?
    1. Abraham
    2. Adam
    3. Noah
    4. Moses
50. Amnon raped his sister who was called:-
    1. Deborah
    2. Ruth
    3. Esther
    4. Tamar 

ISLAMIC ACTIVITES

41. Which surah in the holy Quran mentions slandering?
    1. Humazah
    2. Zilzallah
    3. Maun
    4. Inshirah
42. The surah that is recited seventeen times in a day is the:-
    1. Fatiha
    2. Aadiyyat
    3. An-Nasr
    4. Lahab
43. An uncle of the prophet (PBUH) was cursed by Allah (sw) because he was:-
    1. a munafik
    2. extravagant
    3. arrogant
    4. disobedient
44. Which one of the following is not an obligatory prayer?
    1. Dhuha
    2. Asr
    3. Magharib
    4. Fitr
45. The following are all haraam before Allah (sw). Which one is not?
    1. Gambling
    2. Begging
    3. Hoarding
    4. Mixing with other religions.
46. Prophet Muhammad was born in the city of:-
    1. Makkah
    2. Madina
    3. Jerusalem
    4. Athrib
47. The foster mother of prophet Muhammad was:-
    1. Kalima
    2. Halima
    3. Khadijah
    4. Maryamm
48. Prophet Muhammad migrated from Mecca to:-
    1. Madina
    2. Hira
    3. Uhud
    4. Badr
49. How many pillars of Imam are there in the holy Quran?
    1. seven
    2. six
    3. five
    4. four
50. The pillar of Islam and also the pillar of the religion is called:-
    1. Swalah
    2. Hajj
    3. Saum
    4. Zakkat

MARKING SCHEME

CREATIVE ARTS

1. A
2. A
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. B
7. B
8. A
9. A
10. B

MUSIC

11. A
12. B
13. D
14. D
15. A
16. B
17. A
18. C
19. A
20. B

S/S

21. B
22. C
23. A
24. C
25. D
26. A
27. D
28. C
29. D
30. D
31. C
32. D
33. D
34. A
35. C
36. C
37. A
38. D
39. B
40. D

C.R.E

41. B
42. B
43. A
44. B
45. C
46. D
47. B
48. D
49. B
50. A

I.R.E

41. A
42. A
43. D
44. D
45. D
46. A
47. B
48. A
49. B
50. A

SECTION I:ART AND CRAFT.

1. Which one of the following is not a picture making technique?
   1. Drawing
   2. Sculpture
   3. Montage
   4. Painting
2. The way of drawing in which light and dark areas are created using dots is called
   1. Still life drawing
   2. Cross hatching
   3. Crayon etching
   4. Stippling
3. Pick the odd one out technique in basketry
   1. Twine technique
   2. Coil technique
   3. Stich technique
   4. Pinch technique
4. Vumilia is a porter in the village. Anjeko visited her for an advice on how to model a box for her teacher to be putting in pencils. Which modeling technique do you think Vumilia taught Anjeko?
   1. Slab technique
   2. Pinching technique
   3. Coil technique
   4. Montage technique

Study the diagram below and answer questions 5-7.

5. Which of the following is not needed in drawing the object such as the one above?
   1. Still life objects
   2. Ruler
   3. Rubber
   4. Water
6. Which media would be BEST for creating the thin hatching lines in the drawing.
   1. Crayon
   2. Pencil
   3. Paint brush
   4. Charcoal
7. Which picture making technique is used in the drawing above?
   1. Cross hatching
   2. Smudging
   3. Crayon etching
   4. Shading
8. John saw his uncle threading beads of different colours on wrist bands he was making. John asked his uncle the reason he was using beads of different colours. What reason do you think John's uncle gave him?
   1. For tightening
   2. For decoration
   3. For safety
   4. For culture
9. Nerea likes helping her mother to reproduce various designs by passing paint or ink through a stencil on to fabrics for decorations. What name do we give to the repetitive decorative images Nerea makes on her mother's materials? 
   1. Motifs
   2. Stencils
   3. Designs
   4. Cards

Study the picture below and answer questions 10 and 11.

10. Which technique is used to produce such decorations?
    1. Stencil printing
    2. Paper craft
    3. Carving
    4. Beading leather craft
11. Which locally available material can be used to design the image above?
    1. Manila paper
    2. Plastics
    3. Banana fibres
    4. Decorating
12. What is sand paper used for?
    1. Modeling
    2. Decorating
    3. Smoothening
    4. Carving
13. During a painting lesson, Nzige mixed yellow and blue colours. Which colour was Nzige looking for?
    1. Green
    2. Purple
    3. Orange
    4. Red
14. Study the following picture and state the technique used to make it.
    
    1. Montage
    2. Collage
    3. Carving
    4. Slab
15. For exhibition purposes, artworks should cover what fraction of the mounted space? 
    1. ¹/₂
    2. ¹/₃
    3. ¹/₄
    4. ³/₄

SECTION 2: MUSIC

16. Every Friday, students at Ngei Primary school say these words, 'I pledge my loyalty to ....' What is this called?
    1. National Anthem
    2. Loyalty pledge
    3. Morning prayer
    4. School motto
17. It is also called an eighth note. It lasts half a beat. Mostly eight notes are joined by the use of tails. What is its name?
    1. Quaver
    2. Semibreve
    3. Minim
    4. Crotchet
18. What does  means in music?
    1. minim beats in a bar
    2. 3 quaver beats in a bar
    3. 3 crotchet beats in a bar
    4. 4 crotchet beats in a bar
19. What do we call a person who trains a choir?
    1. Choirmaster
    2. Soloist
    3. Adjudicator
    4. Accompanist
20. During music festivals, Patrick noted that there was a man who was looking at the way the choirs performed and gave them marks accordingly. What is the name given to that man according to the music?
    1. Choir master
    2. Adjudicator
    3. Soloist
    4. Accompanist
21. Singing sol-fa syllables from the highest to lowest the, d-r-m-f-s-l-t-d- is called?
    1. Descending form.
    2. Ascending form.
    3. Descending and ascending form.
    4. Ascending and descending form.
22. Complete the ladder below.
    
    
    1. r
    2. s
    3. f
    4. t
23. Which of the following is not a note symbol?
    
24. Which method was used to create the melody below?
    
    1. Improvisation
    2. Alteration
    3. Slight variation
    4. Repetition
25. The last three sol-fa notes are?
    1. m, f, s
    2. l, t, d
    3. r, m, f
    4. d, r, f

SECTION 3: SOCIAL STUDIES

26. Which of the following Eastern Africa countries does not share its border with Kenya?
    1. Tanzania
    2. Sudan
    3. South Sudan
    4. Somalia
27. Which of the following Eastern Africa countries does equator not cross through?
    1. Uganda
    2. Kenya
    3. Tanzania
    4. Somalia
28. Which of the following mountains is not a block mountain?
    
    1. Ruwenzori
    2. Usambara
    3. Danakil
    4. Longonot
29. Mr Mwene, the Grade Six SST teacher, came to class with the following items that were used long time ago: cooking sticks, bows and arrows, calabashes, clubs, hearths, spoons, stones and skins. What is the collective name for those items? 
    1. Artillery
    2. Weapons
    3. Utensils
    4. Artefacts
30. Which of the following is an ox-bow lake in Eastern Africa?
    1. Kanyaboli.
    2. Elmentaita
    3. Bogoria
    4. Kyoga

Study the Eastern Africa map below and answer questions 31-34.

31. What is the climatic region marked X?
    1. Savannah
    2. Equatorial
    3. Mountain
    4. Desert and semi-desert
32. Anyoso was asked the ethnic community that used the route marked Y. Which answer did she give?
    1. Maasai
    2. Abaluhya
    3. Luos
    4. Abasuba
33. Which vegetation covers the region marked W?
    1. Swamp
    2. Mountain
    3. Savannah
    4. Equatorial
34. What is the name of the historic built site marked Z?
    1. Bomas of Kenya
    2. Namgongo shrine
    3. Kigali genocide
    4. Meroe
35. Which ethnic community is correctly matched?
    1. Somali - Nailotes
    2. Hehe Cushites
    3. Banyankole - Bantu
    4. Anuak - Bantus
36. Baraka was going home from school when she found an old man carrying two five- litres jericans of water. She assisted the old man to carry one. Which value did Baraka promote?
    1. Faithfulness
    2. Respect
    3. Sharing
    4. Love
37. The following are marine fishing methods except
    1. Purse seining
    2. Trawling
    3. Hook and line
    4. Long lining
38. Anyiko was studying a map when she noticed that the settlement on the map was centralized at the market place. Which type of settlement pattern was it?
    1. Linear
    2. Nuclear
    3. Scattered
    4. Clustered
39. What is the main work of prefects in school?
    1. To write noise makers.
    2. To copy class timetable.
    3. To assist teachers in carrying out school routine
    4. To supervise other learners.
40. Members of the county assembly are elected to represent people living in the
    1. ward
    2. county
    3. constituency
    4. country

SECTION 4: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 

41. Which of the following values cannot be learnt from the eighth commandment?
    1. Fairness
    2. Social justice
    3. Integrity
    4. Greed
42. Which is the fifth commandment?
    1. Do not steal
    2. Worship no other God but me
    3. Observe the Sabbath and keep it holy
    4. Respect your father and mother so that you may livelong
43. What did Jesus appoint Simon Peter to do?
    1. To lead the Early Church
    2. To be a king
    3. To be a fisherman
    4. To be a carpenter
44. Philip and Jenny wanted to be united in marriage. They visited a County Commissioner's Office. There was a government official who helped them to carry out the process. Soon after, they signed the marriage certificate. They had two witnesses. Which type of marriage did Philip and Jenny carry out?
    1. Civil marriage
    2. Cultural marriage 
    3. Traditional marriage
    4. Religious marriage
45. Which of the following is not a cause of child labour?
    1. Poverty
    2. Death of parents
    3. Wealth
    4. Irresponsible parents
46. Which Bible story teaches us about determination?
    1. The story of Elisha and how he recovered an axe head
    2. The story of Jacob wrestling with God
    3. The story of baby Moses being rescued by Pharaoh's daughter
    4. The story on the call of Moses
47. Which one of the following is not a type of marriage?
    1. Nuclear
    2. Christian
    3. Customary
    4. Civil marriage
48. In the Apostles' Creed, we declare our belief in the Holy Trinity. God exists in three persons. Who among
    belong in the Holy Trinity?
    1. God the Father
    2. God the Son
    3. God the Holy Spirit
    4. The disciples of Jesus
49. Jesus Christ about persistence through the story of _________________________
    1. The lost sheep
    2. The lost treasure
    3. A friend at midnight
    4. The rich young man
50. Which punishment was given to Eve after she ate the forbidden fruit? ______________________-
    1. She was told never to eat fruits
    2. She would feel pain when giving birth
    3. She was told to eat dust
    4. She would have to wear leaves

SECTION 4: ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

41. Which one of the following is not true about Zakat?
    1. Zakat cleans the heart of greed
    2. Zakat creates in us fear of Allah
    3. Swalah and Zakat have been mentioned 80 time
    4. Zakat is ibaadah
42. According to the Sunnah of prophet (P.B.U.H) one can break saum using
    1. sausage
    2. dates
    3. soda
    4. meat
43. Midnight sunnah prayer is called
    1. swalatul witr
    2. swalatul Tarawih
    3. swalatul dhuha
    4. swalatul Tahajjud
44. One can show justice to servants by?
    1. Paying them before they work
    2. Paying them as they work
    3. Paying them immediately after work
    4. Paying them on credit
45. The following are reasons why the Muslims won at Badr. Which one is not?
    1. Prayers to Allah
    2. Slumber
    3. Good planning of the prophet
    4. Rainbow
46. _____________________________ led the trade caravan to Syria from Makkah.
    1. Hamza
    2. Abu Suffian
    3. Abubaka
    4. Utbah
47. We can help to reduce evil in the society best by
    1. killing evil people
    2. talking criminals to prison
    3. educating people on haram and halal
    4. forgiving criminal
48. Believing in qadar is the ______________________ pillar of Islam.
    1. sixth
    2. fifth
    3. fourth
    4. third
49. Which one of the following angel is incharge if hellfire?
    1. Atid
    2. Malik
    3. Ridwan
    4. Israfil
50. People who fear Allah are called _______________________
    1. Swahaba
    2. Answar
    3. Auliyaa
    4. Muttaqiin

MARKING SCHEME

ART

1. B
2. D
3. D
4. A
5. D
6. B
7. A
8. B
9. A
10. B
11. C
12. C
13. A
14. B
15. D

MUSIC

16. B
17. A
18. C
19. A
20. B
21. B
22. A
23. A
24. D
25. B

SOCIAL

26. B
27. C
28. D
29. A
30. A
31. B
32. C
33. A
34. D
35. C
36. D
37. C
38. B
39. C
40. A

CRE

41. D
42. D
43. A
44. A
45. C
46. B
47. A
48. D
49. C
50. B

IRE

41. C
42. B
43. D
44. C
45. D
46. B
47. C
48. A
49. B
50. D

SECTION 1:ART AND CRAFT.

Use the following picture to answer questions 1-3.

1. Which of the following was not needed in drawing the image above?
   1. Ruler
   2. Water
   3. Rubber
   4. Pencil
2. Which picture making technique was used in the drawing above?
   1. Cross hatching
   2. Still life
   3. Crayon etching
   4. Painting
3. Which media would be BEST for drawing the image above?
   1. Crayon
   2. Paint brush
   3. Pencil
   4. Chacoal
4. Jane mixed red and blue. Which colour did she finally get?
   1. Green
   2. Orange
   3. Brown
   4. Purple
5. What is the meaning of cross hatching in drawing?
   1. Is where lines are used to show darker and lighter parts of a drawing.
   2. Is a drawing where a pencil is the only media used.
   3. Is drawing while using a ruler and a pencil only.
   4. Is when a drawer balances the image to match the size of page.
6. Nafula was making crayons at home. She assembled the following locally available materials. Which was the odd one out.
   1. Bees wax
   2. Coloured flowers
   3. Straws
   4. ink

Study the following image and answer question 7 and 8.

7. Which technique was used to create thepicture?
   1. Collage
   2. Colour wheel
   3. Etching
   4. Still life.
8. Which of the following locally available materials is not likely to be used?
   1. Leaves
   2. Glue
   3. Banana fibre
   4. Grass
9. Which weaving technique is shown in the picture below?
   
   
   1. Plain weaving
   2. Twine weaving
   3. Plaiting
   4. Overlapping
10. John was listening to an Art and Craft lesson over the radio when he heard the term thonging method. Which topic was being taught?
    1. Weaving
    2. Modeling
    3. Drawing
    4. Leather work
11. What is pottery?
    1. It is the art of making items from clay. 
    2. It is the art of creating people.
    3. It is the art of preparing clay.
    4. It is the art of decorating clay items.
12. Choose the odd one out in modelling.
    1. Coiling
    2. Pinching
    3. Handbuilding
    4. Curving
13. Grade five teacher asked one of her learners the work his father does. The learner answered by saying his father was a sculptor. What do you understand by that? The father makes items from
    1. Clay
    2. reeds
    3. Soft stones
    4. Paint
14. Mordern marketing strategies include the following except
    1. Online
    2. Radio
    3. Facebook
    4. WhatsApp
15. Which is not an element of photography?
    1. Lighting
    2. Framing
    3. Shadow
    4. Composition

SECTION 2: MUSIC

16. During a harambee meeting, the Grade Five class sang some songs in praise of the guest of honour, M.P, and the councilor. What kind of songs did they sing?
    1. Wedding song
    2. National songs
    3. Patriotic songs
    4. Game songs
17. To make a child go to sleep, a_____________________________________ song is sung.
    1. Chorus
    2. Patriotic
    3. Lullaby
    4. Game song
18. What is the use of a resonator?
    1. To amplify sound
    2. To hold together all the other parts of the instrument
    3. It is used to hold the instrument
    4. To tune the instrument.
19. Which of the following is not a wind instrument?
    1. Guitar
    2. Horn
    3. Descant recorder
    4. Flute
20. What is not an item that can cause accidents during a folk song performance?
    1. Prop
    2. Costumes
    3. Sticks
    4. Wet or slippery stage
21. What is the name of the note ? 
    1. Semibreve
    2. Quaver
    3. Minim
    4. Crotchet
22. ta-aa as _________ value
    1. 1
    2. ¹/₂
    3. 2
    4. 3
23. Complete the ladder below.
    
    1. d, r
    2. r, m
    3. f, s
    4. f, r
24. What is the name of the note ?
    1. Semibreve
    2. Quaver
    3. Minim
    4. Crotche
25. What is the note value for a crotchet?
    1. ½
    2. ¼
    3. 1
    4. ¹/₈

SECTION 3: SOCIAL STUDIES

Study the map below and answer question 26 to 30.

26. What is the direction of the cattle dip from the market?
    1. North
    2. East
    3. South
    4. West
27. Which of the following physical features is not found on the map?
    1. Valley.
    2. River
    3. Mountain
    4. Plains
28. Which of the following crops are not grown in Mwembe Area?
    1. Maize
    2. Tea
    3. Coffee
    4. Cotton
29. Which is the administration unit of Mwembe Area?
    1. Chief
    2. Deputy County Commissioner
    3. Police
    4. Governor
30. What is the staple food of the people living at Mwembe Area?
    1. Tea
    2. Coffee
    3. Ugali
    4. Milk 
31. Which on of the following is not an element of a map?
    1. Buildings
    2. Key
    3. Title
    4. Frame
32. Which country is bordering Kenya to the North?
    1. Somalia
    2. South Sudan
    3. Ethiopia
    4. Sudan
33. What is the meaning of the following road sign?
    
    1. Zebra crossing
    2. Children crossing
    3. Hospital
    4. Stop
34. Study the method of fishing below and state its name.
    
    1. Purse seining
    2. Trawling
    3. Long lining
    4. Net drifting 
35. Jemima was leaving school when she realized that it was raining. Which method of communication could she used to tell her grandmother that she would be late going home?
    1. Letter writing
    2. Take a matatu
    3. Use radio
    4. Use mobile phone
36. Amira was shown the picture below and asked what it was. Which correct answer do you think Amira gave?
    
    1. Museum
    2. Monument
    3. Cultural centre
    4. artefact

Study the map of Kenya below and answer questions 37-39.

37. Mr Juma, Grade Five SST teacher, asked his learners which traditional leader was famous in the community marked X? 
    1. Chief Kivoi
    2. Nabongo Mumia
    3. Mekatilili wa Menza
    4. Oloibon
38. Which mineral is mined at the lake marked Z?
    1. Soda ash
    2. Salt
    3. Flouspar
    4. Diatomite
39. Which ethnic community lives around Lake marked W?
    1. Mijikenda
    2. Agikuyu
    3. Abaluhya
    4. Turkana
40. How do people depend on each other during market day?
    1. Education
    2. Trade
    3. Treatment
    4. Ceremony

SECTION 4:
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

41. The story of King Belshazzar helps Christians to realise that _______________________
    1. God does not humble people
    2. A humble person never apologises to his friends
    3. Proud people give good services to the community
    4. Humility helps people relate well with others 
42. Why do some people worship materials things or practise idolatry?
    1. It makes them powerful
    2. To gain a certain social status in the community
    3. It gives them peace
    4. It makes them happy
43. God's power helped Samson defeat the______________
    1. Philistines
    2. Galatians
    3. Israelites
    4. Egyptians
44. Which King of Israel practiced wisdom in their ruling?
    1. David
    2. Saul
    3. Solomon
    4. Ahab
45. Arrange the pictures below in the right order as featured in the story of the Lost Sheep.
    
    1. A, B, C
    2. C, A, B
    3. A, C, B
    4. B, C, A
46. Who among the following people was miraculously rescued from prison?
    1. John
    2. Peter
    3. Paul
    4. James
47. Before we receive the Holy Communion, we should ask for __________________________
    
    1. Anointing
    2. Blessings
    3. Forgiveness
    4. Guidance 
48. Which of the following is a way of obeying rules
    1. Destroying the environment
    2. Saving water
    3. Leaving lights on
    4. Being disorderly in school
49. Which of the following activities does not show good stewardship?
    1. Planting trees in the community
    2. Polluting rivers in the community
    3. Taking care of domestic animals
    4. Collecting litter from the environment
50. Which of the following should we not do to overcome temptations?
    1. Read the scriptures
    2. Listen to the voice of temptation
    3. Practise self-control
    4. Pray to God

SECTION 4:

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

41. Which one among the three is not a reason for tayammum?
    1. In availability of the rope to draw water
    2. An enemy is avoid the water
    3. Water is cold
    4. The only water available is for important things e.g drinking
42. Which swalah does not have baadiyah?
    1. Fajr
    2. Dhuhr
    3. Maghrib
    4. Isha
43. Complete, Saum is a _________________
    1. weapon
    2. amana
    3. shield
    4. sword
44. Three of the following statements are true about conditions for saum. Which one is false?
    1. One must be a Muslim
    2. One must be fifteen years and above
    3. One must be healthy and well
    4. One must be mature
45. __________________________________ was the foster mother of the prophet.
    1. Amina
    2. Fatuma
    3. Halimah
    4. Fauzia
46. Three of he following statements about Lailatul Qadar. Which one is not? 
    1. Allah send mercy to his people 
    2. Allah forgives people who pray
    3. Allah accepts dual made by people
    4. Allah punished the enemies of Islam
47. Aisha was asked to mention obligations to relatives. Which one was wrong?
    1. Help them when they are poor
    2. Point openly their weakness
    3. Give them presents
    4. Visit them time to time
48. _________________was the Khalifa of Allah on earth.
    1. Idris
    2. Jibril
    3. Adam
    4. Ayub
49. The main reason why Qabil killed Habil was
    1. competition
    2. jealousy
    3. rudeness
    4. carelessness
50. Why did the Quraish want to kill the prophet? (p.b.u.h)
    1. He was becoming famous
    2. He was fighting them
    3. He introduced Islam
    4. He had many followers

MARKING SCHEME

ART

1. B
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. A
6. D
7. A
8. B
9. B
10. D
11. A
12. D
13. B
14. B
15. D

MUSIC

16. C
17. C
18. A
19. A
20. B
21. C
22. B
23. B
24. A
25. B

SOCIAL

26. D
27. C
28. C
29. D
30. C
31. A
32. C
33. B
34. C
35. D
36. B
37. C
38. A
39. D
40. B

CRE

41. D
42. B
43. A
44. C
45. B
46. B
47. C
48. B
49. B
50. B

IRE

41. C
42. A
43. C
44. B
45. C
46. D
47. B
48. C
49. B
50. C