Study the map of Nari Area and use it to answer questions 1 to 7

1. River Nari rises from
   1. South
   2. North Wesf
   3. South West
   4. North East
2. Which one of the following is the main religion practised by people of Nari area?
   1. Christianity
   2. Islam
   3. Hindu
   4. Traditionalists
3. The settlement pattern in Nari area can be described as
   1. nucleated
   2. clustered
   3. linear
   4. sparse
4. Which one of the following type of industry can be located in the southern part of the map?
   1. Primary industry
   2. Secondary industry 
   3. Tertiary industry 
   4. Assembly industry
5. Which one of the following factors has mainly lead to the growth of Nalli town?
   1. Trading Activities 
   2. Presence of a road junction 
   3. Security services
   4. Farming activities
6. The type of soil likely found in the Southern part of the area
   1. black cotton soils 
   2. alluvial soils
   3. sandy soils
   4. red sub soils 
7. What evidence shows that the North Eastern part of the map receives low rainfall is likeIy to be?
   1. Presence of a quarry 
   2. Presence of scrubs 
   3. The distribution of people 
   4. Distance from the lake
8. Which one of the following is not a River lale Nilofes of Sudan?
   1. Lango
   2. Bayi
   3. Anuak 
   4. Dinka
9. The following is a description of climate experienced in Eastern Africa.
   • High temperatures throughout the year
   • High rainfall throughout the year
   • Experiencesa rainfall maxima
     The climate described above is
     1. Tropical savannah climate 
     2. Mountain climate
     3. suotrootcst climate
     4. Equatorial climate
10. The government of Kenya carries out census after every ten years mainly to
    1. know the number of people
    2. to plan for its people
    3. to prepare for elections
    4. to distribute land to people 
11. Which one of the following factors explains why a rainguage should be fixed 15 centimetrés 15elow the ground? 
    1. To make it attractive 
    2. To make it stable 
    3. To make it visible
    4. To avoid splashing into it
12. Which one of the following consist of the main coffee growing areas in Ethiopia?
    1. Moshi Arusha region 
    2. Jammo, Addis Ababa region
    3. Harar and Kaffar 
    4. Hadar Bouri
13. Which one of the following towns is not a lake port in Lake Victoria in Tanzania? 
    1. Mwanza
    2. Musoma
    3. Ahirati
    4. Kigoma
14. Which one of the following is the main government beef ranch in Tanzania 
    1. Mpwapwa
    2. Solai 
    3. Kongwa
    4. Hadeni
15. Which one of the following countries in Eastern Africa does not share a border with Kenya?
    1. Uganda
    2. Sudan
    3. Ethiopia
    4. Somalia
16. The following are uses of a mineral mined in Kenya
    1. Used to make fertilizer
    2. Used to make paint 
    3. Used to treat water
       The mineral described above is likely to be
       1. limestone
       2. fluorspar 
       3. diatomite
       4. salt
17. The best way to upgrade to the local breeds is through
    1. controlling tsetse flies 
    2. cross-breeding
    3. paddocking 
    4. establish ranches
18. Poultry reaning in Kenya is mainly done in the outskirts of the urban areas because
    1. there is a ready market
    2. plenty of poultry feeds
    3. area is free from pests
    4. there is plenty of space
19. The best means of transporting heavy and bulky goods over long distance on land is
    1. pipeline transport
    2. railway transport
    3. water transport
    4. road transport
20. Which one of the following title was given to the treasurer in the traditional Buganda kingdom? 
    1. Katikiro
    2. Omulamuzi
    3. Lukiko
    4. Omwanika
21. Which one of the following water body does not border Eastern Africa?
    1. The Red Sea 
    2. The Indian Ocean
    3. Mediterranean sea
    4. Lake Victoria
22. The following is a description of a town in Eastern Africa,
    1. Located on a foot of a mountain
    2. It's one of the largest town in its country
    3. Mainly serves as a tourism centre
       The town described above is
       1. Arusha
       2. Thika
       3. Addis Ababa
       4. Kampala
23. The main source of River Nile is
    1. Ethiopian highland
    2. Lake Tana
    3. Lake Victoria
    4. Lake Kyoga
24. Which one of the following means of communication was recently introduced and possess a great competition to other forms of communication? 
    1. Letters
    2. Telegrams
    3. Computers
    4. Mobile phones
25. Which one of the following types of lakes are formed when the river changes its course?
    1. Lake Victoria, Lake Kyoga
    2. Lake Baringo, Lake Naivasha
    3. Lake Gambi, Lake Kanyamboli
    4. Lake Teleki, Lake Catherine
26. Three of the following are facts about latitudes. Which one is not?
    1. They meet at the poles
    2. They are parallel to each other
    3. They influence the climate
    4. They are of different sizes
27. Who among the following early visitor to Eastern Africa mainly came to look for the source of River Nile?
    1. Vasco da Gamma
    2. John Speke
    3. William MacKinnon
    4. Dr. Ludwig krapf
28. Which one of the following is not true about maize growing in Kenya and Tanzania?
    1. It's mainly grow. by Small scale
    2. It's staple food of people in the region 
    3. It's a main foreign exchange earner
    4. Maize growing was introduced by the European settles
29. Which of the following is the main tourist attraction on the floor of the Rift valley?
    1. Sandy beaches and warm climate
    2. International spurts and competitions
    3. Beautiful sceneries
    4. Wildlife in parks
30. Which one of the following mountains in Eastern Africa is the highest non-volcanic mountain?
    1. Mt Ruwenzori
    2. Mt Kilimanjaro
    3. Mt Kenya
    4. The Ras Dashan
31. The following are statements about a method of rearing poultry.
    1. Birds are left to feed
    2. Birds are fed separately in cages
    3. Birds have separate laying nest
    4. Feeds are mixed with standard straws
       There is a common collection point for eggs Which combination is suitable for battery system?
       1. i, ii, iv 
       2. ii, iii, v
       3. ii, iv, v 
       4. i, iii, v
32. Use the diagrams to answer questions 32 and 33
    
    The main factor that influence the growth of vegetation
    1. altitude
    2. climate
    3. soil
    4. drainage
33. The main economic activity carried out in the area marked D
    1. Lumbering
    2. Pastoralism
    3. Bee keeping
    4. Fruit growing
34. Three of the foilowing are reasons for single parenthood. Which one is not?
    1. Travelling abroad
    2. Death
    3. Separation
    4. Divorce
35. Which one of the following means of communication is mainly affected by low Supply of electricity in rural areas?
    1. Television
    2. Computers
    3. Newspapers
    4. Courier Service
36. Which one of the following animals is not a big five?
    1. Rhino
    2. Buffalo
    3. Cheetah
    4. Leopard
37. Which one of the following lakes were formed through the same processes?
    1. L. Stephanie, L. Manyara, L. Edward
    2. L. Katwe, L. Paradise, L. Utange
    3. L.Albert, L. Kivu!, L. Kyoga
    4. L. Chala, Lake Tana, L. Gambi
38. Which one of the following was the first political party that was formed in Tanganyika?
    1. Chama Cha Mapinduzi
    2. Tanganyika African National Union
    3. Tanganyika African Association
    4. United Tanganyika Party
39. Who among the following is a member of the county assembly?
    1. County Representative
    2. Speaker
    3. Nominated Member
    4. Senator
40. Judiciary in Kenya is headed by the 
    1. President
    2. Chief justice
    3. Attorney general
    4. Chief registrar

Use the map below to answer questions 41 - 45 

41. The main tourist attraction in the area Marked K
    1. Wildlife
    2. Human remains
    3. Beautiful scenery
    4. Sandy beaches
42. The town marked M started as a 
    1. trading post 
    2. fishing village 
    3. market centre 
    4. transport and communication centre
43. The type of forest found in the area marked
    1. Highland forest
    2. Lowland forest
    3. Tropical rainforest 
    4. Planted forests
44. The Mineral mined at the place marked L is
    1. soda ash
    2. fluorspar
    3. diatomite
    4. limestone 
45. The mountain marked N was from a result of
    1. faulting and uplifting
    2. faulting and sinking
    3. volcanic eruption
    4. folding of rocks
46. Which one of the following holidays in Kenya is celebrated to mark the day when Kenya was granted independence?
    1. Mashujaa day
    2. Jamhuri day
    3. Madaraka day
    4. Labour day
47. Which one of the following trees is found in the a Natural Forest?
    1. Pine
    2. Eucalyptus 
    3. Camphor
    4. Cypress
48. Which one of the following community was led by Mukite wa Nameme in resisting the establishment of colonial rule?
    1. Nandi
    2. Ababukusu
    3. Agiriama
    4. Hehe
49. Which one of the following National parks is B. not found in Uganda?
    1. Soleus
    2. Murchison
    3. Kidepo valley 
    4. Queen Elizabeth
50. Three of the following are effects of Maasai collaboration except A. 
    1. Lenana was made a paramount chief B. 
    2. Maasai got support to fight their enemies C 
    3. Maasai were rewarded with land D. 
    4. Maasai lost their land
51. Which one of the following is not a sea port the county assembly?
    1. Asmara
    2. Djibouti 
    3. Dar es Salaam
    4. Kismayu  
52. Which one of the following European power did not get a portion of Somaliland during the scramble and partition of Eastern Africa?
    1. Germany
    2. Britain
    3. France 
    4. Italy
53. Which of the following winds are responsible for long rains in East African Highlands?
    1. North East Monsoon winds 
    2. South East Monsoon winds 
    3. North and dry winds
    4. South Westerlies
54. Which is not a method of solving conflict?
    1. Dialogue
    2. Negotiation 
    3. Revenging
    4. Court settlement
55. Which one of the following food crop is widely grown in Uganda?
    1. Maize
    2. Bananas
    3. Sisal
    4. Tea
56. Which one of the following activities was not done by African Societies?
    1. Solving disputes 
    2. Making community laws
    3. Punishing the law breakers
    4. Spearheading
57. The type of trade that involves only two countries is termed as
    1. regional trade
    2. multi-lateral trade PIS 
    3. bilateral trade
    4. domestic trade 
58. The main reason why Europeans scrambled for colonies in Africa is
    1. A treat African diseases
    2. to civilize Africans 
    3. get raw material 45. 
    4. to stop slave trade 
59. Which one of the following is not a function of Independent Electoral and Boundaries commission?
    1. Nominate members
    2. Conduct elections Kenya 
    3. Register voters 
    4. Announce election results  
60. Cabinet meetings in Kenya are chaired by the
    1. Speaker
    2. Head of state 
    3. Deputy president
    4. Chief justice

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. From the book of Genesis Chapter 1 and 2, 1 which one of the following was created on the fourth day?
    1. Plants
    2. Animals
    3. Man
    4. Sun
62. Who among the following gave his life to God?
    1. Lot
    2. Haron
    3. Terah
    4. Abraham
63. The first Israelites Passover meal took place in
    1. Jericho
    2. Judah
    3. Egypt
    4. Canaan
64. Which one of the following is the sixth commandment as given in the book of Exodus chapter twenty?
    1. Respect your mother and father
    2. Keep the sabbath day holy
    3. Do not kill
    4. Do not covet
65. The Judge who defeated the Medianites being led by the Holy Spint was
    1. Jared
    2. Gideon
    3. Samuel
    4. Samson
66. The third King in Israel was called
    1. Saul
    2. David
    3. Ahab
    4. Solomon   
67. Which one of the following prophets spoke about the coming of the Messiah?
    1. Isaiah 
    2. Jonah 
    3. Elisha 
    4. Obadia
68. Gehazi, the servant of Elisha was punished because he lacked
    1. money
    2. honesty
    3. kindness
    4. love
69. Which one of the following prophets predicted  about famine that was to affect people in Israel?
    1. Elijah 
    2. Agabus 
    3. Micah 
    4. Isaiah
70. Who among the following prophesied that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem?
    1. Isaiah 
    2. Elijah 
    3. Micah 
    4. Jeremiah
71. Which one of the following was given to the shepherds as a sign of the saviour who had  been born?
    1. They would find him in a hotel
    2. They would find a big baby
    3. They would find him with his parents
    4. They would find him wrapped in strips of clothes
72. The raising of Lazarus from the dead by Jesus shows that Jesus
    1. Has power to heal the sick
    2. Has power to create
    3. Has power over evil
    4. Has power over death
73. The first miracle of Jesus took place at
    1. Judah
    2. Israel
    3. Cana
    4. Egypt
74. The first disciples of Jesus were
    1. farmers
    2. fishermen
    3. singers
    4. healers
75. Who among the following repented his sins and was forgiven?
    1. Gehazi
    2. Prodigal son
    3. Disciples
    4. Ahab
76. "Eli Eli Lema Sabachthani" means
    1. My God, my God why did you abandon me
    2. Elijah, you will be with me in paradise
    3. Father forgive them
    4. Lord, take this cup away from me. 
77. Who among the following went to the tomb after the resurrection of Jesus?
    1. James
    2. John
    3. Joseph
    4. Elzabeth
78. The first disciples of were first called Christians at a place called 
    1. Jericho
    2. Antioch 
    3. Moab
    4. Egypt
79. Who among the following denied Jesus three in times?
    1. James 
    2. John
    3. Peter
    4. Zacharia
80. Which one among the following is a fruit of the Holy Spirit?
    1. Healing
    2. Wisdom 
    3. Love 
    4. Faith 
81. Education in traditional African society was aimed at
    1. Instilling respect 
    2. Character moulding
    3. Acquiring degree
    4. Preparation for marriage
82. The following are ways through which people get new life in traditional African society except
    1. Initiation
    2. Baptism 
    3. Marriage 
    4. Birth 
83. Which one among the following is commonly practised by both Christians and Traditional African Communities?
    1. Sharing with others 
    2. Baptising new converts
    3. Tatooing bodies
    4. Reading the Bible
84. The main purpose of sharing wealth or ideas  with others is to show
    1. concern for others
    2. envy for others
    3. jealous for others 
    4. brutality for other 
85. Initiation in Traditional African society, prepared young people to take in society
    1. their own problems
    2. new responsibilities
    3. their talents
    4. their gifts
86. Which one among the following is not true about the benefits of sharing work?
    1. Give people chance to share talents 
    2. To contribute to the welfare of others 
    3. Everybody get involved in work 
    4. Compete as we work
87. Which one among the following is good use of time?
    1. Stealing 
    2. Cheating 
    3. Visit the needy 
    4. Complaining always
88. In Traditional African Societies marriage negotiation are officiated by
    1. prophets
    2. seer
    3. elders
    4. priests
89. Who among the following is a person with special need?
    1. HIV/AIDS victim 
    2. Jesus
    3. Rich person
    4. A farmer
90. Which one among the following was the main activity of missionaries in Kenya? 
    1. Give people presents 
    2. Teach people local language
    3. Preach the Gospel 
    4. See Kenyans

MARKING SCHEME

1. B
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. B
8. A
9. D
10. B
11. B
12. C
13. C
14. C
15. B
16. A
17. B
18. D
19. B
20. D
21. C
22. C
23. C
24. D
25. C
26. A
27. B
28. C
29. C
30. A
31. B
32. A
33. B
34. A
35. A
36. C
37. A
38. B
39. A
40. B
41. A
42. D
43. C
44. A
45. C
46. C
47. C
48. B
49. A
50. C
51. A
52. A
53. B
54. C
55. B
56. D
57. C
58. B
59. A
60. B
61. D
62. D
63. C
64. C
65. B
66. D
67. A
68. B
69. A
70. C
71. D
72. D
73. C
74. B
75. B
76. A
77. B
78. B
79. C
80. C
81. B
82. B
83. A
84. A
85. B
86. D
87. C
88. C
89. A
90. C

Study the map of Rwaka area below and answer questions 1 - 5.

1. River Rwaka flows from__________________ to _____________________
2. The symbol  shows that there is _______________in Rwaka area. 
3. Name two physical features that are found in Rwaka area. __________________, ________________
4. People in Rwaka area lives near the _____________________
5. State two economic activities practised by the people of Rwaka area. __________________, ______________________
6. The border that is drawn around a map is called _________________________
7. Kenya is found to the _________________________ of Ethiopia
8. Nyika and Yatta are examples of ____________________________ (plains, plateaus) 
9. Name one physical feature that is shared by Kenya, Uganda nd Tanzania. ______________________________
10. Another name for hot and wet climatic region is _________________________ 
11. Complete the box marked P.
    
12. Areas with good climate and fertile soils have ____________________________ population
13. What is apprenticeship? ______________________________________________________________________
14. The following are duties of a school administrator.
    1. Prepares and maintains class register.
    2. Mantains class discipline. 
    3. Provide guidance and counselling to pupils.
       The school adminstrator who performs the above duties is _____________________

For questions 15 - 17 match the resource with their economic activity.

           Resource                   Economic activity

15. Wild life                        Saw milling
16. Mineral                         Tourism
17. Forests                         Mining
    
    
18. Growing of crops and keeping of animals for home use is known as _________________________ farming 
19. Growing of crops in a small piece of land is known as ______________________ farming.
20. The history of a community in traditional Kenyan societies was learnt through _____________________________
21. Tick the historic built environment found in the coastal region of Kenya.
    1. Vasco da Gama pillar 
    2. Bomas of Kenya 
    3. Kobi Fora  
    4. Fort Jesus. 

Study the map below and answer the questions 22 - 24.

1. The country marked P is known as ____________________________
2. State two importance of the river marked L. 
   1. ________________________________
   2. ________________________________
3. The language group found in the region markes sss is ________________________
4. Kenya is made up of _________________counties.

SECTION B:

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION. (20 marks) 

1. Identify one responsibility that was given to man by God in the garden of Eden. _________________
2. Name two values that Christains acquire when they use the Bible as their daily guide.
   ________________,__________________
3. The last book in the Bible is __________________
4. The third king of Israel was known as __________________________
   Pick the correct words from the box below to fill in gaps in questions 6 - 9.
   
5. Jesus prayed with His disciples at ________________________
6. Elijah defeated the prophets of Baal at _______________________
7. God gave Moses the ten commandments at _____________________
8. Abraham offered his son for sacrifice to God at ____________________________
9. The son of Noah who saw his father's nakedness was ________________________
10. _________________and __________________ were put to jail for preaching that Jesus had risen from the dead. 
11. Jesus was baptised in River ____________________
12. The miracle of Jesus calming the storm shows that Jesus has power over ________________________
13. ____________________ baskets of leftovers remained when Jesus fed 5000 people.
14. God wants us to _______________________ our enemies.
15. Jesus healed a paralyzed man and forgave his _________________________
16. From the parable of the lost sheep, the good shephered represents ___________________________
17. Happy are those who are ___________________________ to others, God will be merciful to them.
18. Happy are the pure in for heart they will ______________________________

SECTION C:

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION. (20 marks)

1. Abu Lahab's wife was cursed in surah _______________________________
2. Where was surah Al Kafirrun revealed?  ______________________________________
3. When talking, we should always _______________________ the truth.
4. What is twahara in Islam? _________________________
5. No one will enter paradise except the ______________________________
6. There are ___________________________________ classes of najissat.
7. It is faradh to clean wudhu parts____________________times.(1, 3, 6) 
8. When is it recommended to be in a state of Wudhu? ___________________________
9. The naked parts of a Muslim are referred to as the _______________________
10. Moral values are referred to as __________________________in Islam 
11. Why did Allah sent down clothing?_________________________ 
12. The television is ____________________of communication. (means, part) 
13. Bad things in the society are called _______________________________________________
14. _______________________________ encourages laziness in Islam. (Beggining, Working)
15. Work is a form of _______________________(punishment, ibaadah) 
16. The word 'Iqraa' means ____________________________
17. Small kindness are mentioned in surah ___________________________
18. We should say ____________________ among ourselves show love for each other.
19. Seeking knowledge is ________________________ upon every Muslim. 
20. The term "Al Waheed" means ___________________________

MARKING SCHEME

Section A: Social Studies

1. South, West
2. Railway line
3. River, hills
4. Road
5. farming, mining, trading
6. Frame
7. South
8. Plateaus
9. Lake Victoria
10. Equatorial
11. Maasai
12. Dense
13. Learning from specialist
14. Teacher
15. Tourism
16. Mining
17. Sawmilling
18. Subsistence
19. Small Scale
20. Stories/narratives
21. Vasco Da Gama, Fort Jesus
22. Southern Sudan
23.  
    1. Irrigation
    2. Production of electricity
24. Cushites
25. 47

Section B: Christian Religious Education

1. Taking care of God's creation
2. Responsibility; humility
3. Revelation
4. Solomon
5. Mount Olives
6. Mt. Carmel
7. Mt. Sinai
8. Mt.Horeb
9. Ham
10. Paul and Silas
11. Jordan
12. Nature
13. 12
14. Love
15. Sins
16. Jesus Christ
17. Merciful
18. See God

Section C: Islamic Religious Education

1. Lahab
2. Makkah
3. Speak
4. Cleanliness
5. Clean
6. Three
7. One
8. When going to bed
9. Aura
10. Akhlaa
11. To cover our aura
12. means
13. Vices
14. Begging
15. Ibaadah
16. Read
17. Maun
18. Salaam
19. Obligatory
20. The one

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

1. Kimani wants to construct a house near Toko market. The house is most likely to be made of 
   1. mud
   2. cowdung 
   3. timber
   4. stone 
2. Which one of the following is the main factor that influenced the location of the irrigation scheme in the area 
   1. presence of the market 
   2. presence of the post office 
   3. presence of the town
   4. presence of police post 
3. The main economic activity in the area is
   
   1. crop farming and trading
   2. cattle keeping and mining
   3. crop farming and manufacturing
   4. mining and trading 
4. The railway line in the map is most likely to be used to report
   
   1. livestock and transport . 
   2. building stones and sisal fibres
   3. maize and mineral
   4. livestock and minerals
5. The climate of the area covered by the map is most likely to be
   
   1. cool and dry
   2. hot and dry 
   3. hot and wet
   4. cool and wet
6. The people in Tugo area are likely to be 
   1. Christians
   2. Muslims 
   3. Pagans
   4. Hindus
7. The people of Tugo area mainly communicate through
   1. fixed telephone lines
   2. smoke signals
   3. letters
   4. emails
8. Which of the following factors discourages settlement of people around the miombo woodlands of Tanzania 
   1. the game park
   2. government policy 
   3. wild animals
   4. the presence of tsetse flies
9. Which one of the following are beef farming areas in Kenya and Tanzania 
   1. Taita and Dar-es-salaam 
   2. Kisumu and Dodoma
   3. Nyeri and Arusha 
   4. Laikipia and Kongwa
10. Which of the following groups comprises of countries of Eastern Africa only
    1. Uganda, Ethiopia, Egypt 
    2. Djibouti, South Sudan, Rwanda 
    3. Eritrea, Djibouti, Mozambique
    4. Kenya, Djibouti, Mozambique
11. The practice of sub dividing ranches into rotational grazing areas in called
    1. tethering
    2. zero grazing 
    3. paddocking
    4. demacation
12. The following African traditional leaders resisted the European except
    1. Chief Mkwawa 
    2. Lenana
    3. Mekatilili a Menza 
    4. Koitalel arap Samoei
13. Which of the following vegetation type below is found only in coastal areas?
    1. savannah vegetation 
    2. tropical rainforest vegetation
    3. papyrus vegetation
    4. mangrove vegetation
14. Which of the following countries was colonized by three European nations?
    1. Uganda
    2. Somalia
    3. Kenya
    4. Tanzania
15. Who among the following is not elected during the parliamentary elections?
    1. woman representative
    2. member of national assembly
    3. speaker 
    4. senator
16. Which of the following statements explains the meaning of abuse of drugs?
    1. it is the selling of drugs to the pupils
    2. it is the illegal selling of drugs
    3. it is taking of drugs as instructed 
    4. it is the misuse of drugs
17. On which date was the current constitution of Kenya promulgated
    1. 27th August 2010
    2. 27th August 2013 
    3. 21st November 2005 
    4. 4th August 2010
18. Pupils can practice democracy in a school
    1. during election of their prefects
    2. when playing harmonious in the field
    3. when reciting poems
    4. when they destroy the school property
19. Which one of the following is the responsibility of the government to its citizen?
    1. building of places of worship
    2. ensuring that every citizen has a place to live 
    3. providing food to all citizens 
    4. building of major highways
20. Which one of the following is not true about the constitution of Kenya? 
    1. Parliament can change it
    2. It has never been revied
    3. It is a draft constitution
    4. It has 18 characters
21. Which among the following African leaders was not a collaborators? 
    1. Kabaka Mutesa I 
    2. Oloibon Lenana
    3. Wayaki wa Hinga
    4. Koitalel arap Samoei
22. Which one of the following has greatly caused lack of peace among the pastoralists
    1. religious differences
    2. lack of infrastructure 
    3. cattle rustling
    4. unemployment
23. All the following rivers provide water to the volta project except
    1. oti
    2. Gambia
    3. White volta
    4. Black volta
24. Which of the following types of marriages is officiated by a D.O?
    1. elopping
    2. civil
    3. religious
    4. customary
25. Below is a description of a type of vegetation (
    1. thick forest
    2. has different type of trees 
    3. ever green
    4. has less undergrowth
       The type of vegetation described above is
       1. Savannah woodland
       2. Mountain vegetation
       3. Tropical rainforest
       4. Bushes and thickets

Use the diagram below to answer questions 26 to 29.

26. The type of rainfall shown above is called
    1. mountainous
    2. orographic
    3. convectional
    4. frontal
27. Which of the following areas is likely to receive this type of rainfall?
    1. Nyeri
    2. Wajir
    3. Machakos
    4. Lamu
28. Which set of crops is mainly grown in the part marked L? 
    1. Tea, cloves, coffee
    2. coffee, cocoa, tea 
    3. pyrethrum, tea, coffee
    4. tea, cotton, pyrethrum
29. Which economic activity is likely to be carried out in the area marked Z
    1. mining
    2. crop farming
    3. pastoralism
    4. dairy farming
30. The national philosophy harambee was introduced in Kenya by
    1. Oginga Odinga
    2. Jomo Kenyatta
    3. Daniel Moi
    4. Mwai Kibaki
31. Parliamentary proceeding in the national assembly are controlled by the 
    1. President 
    2. Sergent at arms 
    3. Speaker
    4. clerk of the national assembly
32. The characteristics of rivers found within the Rift valley are
    1. deep and broad
    2. shallow and narrow
    3. deep and narrow 
    4. narrow and broad
33. Which of the following is an example of a domestic trade?
    1. trade between Kenya and Europeans countries
    2. trade between Eastern Africa region and west Africa
    3. trade that takes place within the borders of a country
    4. trade between Kenya and Uganda
34. Which one of the following is a modern method of preserving fish? 
    1. smoking
    2. canning
    3. Salting
    4. Sun-drying.
35. The missionaries established mission station in Africa inorder to
    1. find sources of river Nile
    2. introduce new crops
    3. colonise Africa
    4. spread Christianity

Use the map of Eastern Africa and answer questions 36 to 39.

36. The route marked Y was followed by the
    1. cushites
    2. semites 
    3. nilotes
    4. bantus
37. The lake marked X on the map is an example of
    
    1. a crater lake 
    2. a lava dammed lake
    3. an ox-bow lake 
    4. a depressional lake
38. The town marked W on the map is likely to be
    1. Dodora
    2. Dar-es-salaam
    3. Tanga
    4. Mbeya
39. The national park marked Z on the map is known as
    1. Serengeti
    2. Mara
    3. Tsavo
    4. Amboseli
40. The use of E-mail as a means of communication is hindered by
    1. lack of electricity 
    2. lack of knowledge
    3. high demand of postal charges
    4. lack of computers
41. Which one is not a role of citizens in the electoral process? 
    1. Receiving money from candidates
    2. Evaluating the performance of the elected leader
    3. Campaining for the candidates
    4. Reading the results
42. Which of the following gives the meaning of conflict resolution? 
    1. to report to police
    2. to obey the law 
    3. to re-establish good relation
    4. to take our enemies to court 
43. Wiich one of the following trees is not found in a natural forest?
    1. spruce
    2. mvule
    3. oak
    4. mahogany
44. Which of the following minerals is correctly matched with the country where it is mined on a large scale?
    1. Soda ash - Nigeria
    2. Gold - Kenya
    3. Copper - Zainbia
    4. Oil-Ghana
45. When is the sun overhead at the tropics of capricon?
    1. September
    2. March
    3. December
    4. June 
46. Marine fishing in Kenya and Tanzania is carried out in
    1. Indian Ocean
    2. Lake Turkana
    3. Lake Tanganyika
    4. Lake Naivasha
47. Three of the following are objectives of IGAD except to
    1. eradicate poverty
    2. promote inter tribal ethnicity 
    3. promote food shortage
    4. establish peace and security in the region

Use the diagram below to answer questions 48 to 49.

48. The diagram above is called
    1. largest
    2. oasis
    3. barchan
    4. seif dune
49. In which of the following countries can the feature be found
    1. Democratic Republic of Congo 
    2. Namibia
    3. Ghana
    4. Gabon
50. The first European missionary arrived in Kenya in 1844 and established a mission station at
    1. Rabai
    2. Tumutumu
    3. Nairobi
    4. Mombasa
51. Inselbergs are common feature of plateau in central sahara. They are examples of
    1. block mountains
    2. volcanic mountains
    3. residual mountains
    4. escarpments
52. The first African to join the legislative council (legco) in 1944 was
    1. Moody Awori
    2. Eliud Mathu
    3. Jomo Kenyatta
    4. Harry Thuku
53. The regional headquarters of the East African community (EAC) are in
    1. Dodoma
    2. Arusha
    3. Dar-es-salaam
    4. Nairobi
54. Which one of the following does not undermine peace in the society?
    1. racism
    2. fairness
    3. nepotism
    4. tribalism
55. Before the coming of Europeans the Baganda were ruled by
    1. Batakas
    2. Hereditary chief
    3. Council of elders
    4. Hereditary kings 
56. Which one of the following is not a fold mountain found in Africa? 
    1. Atlas
    2. Caperange
    3. Drakensberg
    4. Mau ranges
57. The stable food for majority of them Ugandans is
    1. maize
    2. bananas
    3. potatoes
    4. maize and beans
58. Kerio valley within the great rift valley is famous for mining of
    1. limestone
    2. flourspar
    3. diamonds
    4. diatomite 
59. Which one of the following African countries does the equator pass through?
    1. Ethiopia
    2. Tanzania
    3. South Sudan
    4. Somalia
60. Which one of the following arms of goverment makes laws in Kenya?
    1. The cabinet
    2. Judiciary 
    3. Legislature
    4. Executive

SECTION II
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. In the beginning when God created the universe the earth was
    1. disolate and engulfed
    2. formless and ancient
    3. disolate and darkness
    4. disolate and formless
62. Who among the following prophets described the messiah as the prince of peace
    1. Amos
    2. Hosea
    3. Isaiah
    4. Micah
63. In which book of the bible is the story of Noah and the flood found
    1. Genesis
    2. Leviticus
    3. Numbers
    4. Exodus
64. Which one of the following festivals celebrated by the Israelites to remember their release from Egypt?
    1. Easter
    2. Pentecost 
    3. Passover
    4. Clabernacles
65. Which is the sixth commandment from God given to the Israelites through Moses?
    1. do not steal
    2. do not commit adultery 
    3. do commit murder
    4. do not accuse anyone falsely
66. Which one of the following commandments teaches about respect for marriages?
    1. do not commit murder
    2. do not steal
    3. do not cominit adultery
    4. do not accuse anyone falsely
67. During the night of Exodus the Israelites were expected to observe the following rules except one. Which one
    1. eat while standing
    2. eat bitter herbs
    3. renain while standing
    4. eat leavened bread
68. All the following are acceptable character traits except 
    1. generous
    2. hardworking
    3. humbles
    4. selfish
69. Which one of the following prophet of Israel healed Naaman of leprosy?
    1. Ahab
    2. Elijah
    3. Elisha
    4. Saul
70. The main reason as to why Jesus died on the cross was
    1. so that we may have eternal life 
    2. to please the jews
    3. to pay for Adam's sins
    4. to prove that he was the son of God
71. Gideon was called by God to deliver the Israelites from? 
    1. Midianites
    2. Amalekits
    3. Philistines 
    4. Moabites
72. Which value is not required during the breaking of bread?
    1. selfishness
    2. humility
    3. love
    4. unity
73. Which one of the following is not an achievement of king David?
    1. Composing psalms
    2. Killing Goliath 
    3. Building the temple 
    4. capturing Jerusalem from Jebusites
74. Which of the following is not a fruit of the Holy spirit? 
    1. Patience
    2. Joy
    3. Gentleness 
    4. Faith
75. Who among the following people was called by God when still young 
    1. Nathan
    2. Jeremiah
    3. John
    4. Moses 
76. The blind people use a machine called
    1. white cane 
    2. computer
    3. phone
    4. braille
77. The main lesson Christians learn from the announcements of the births of John and Jesus is that they should
    1. be ready to do God's work 
    2. be huinble before God 
    3. be faithful
    4. trust in God's power
78. Happy are those who know they are spiritually poor
    1. God will then weath
    2. They will receive what God has promised 
    3. The kingdom of heaven belong to them
    4. They will see God 
79. When Jesus was presented to the temple to be dedicated which religious practices was carried out to Mary 
    1. dedication 
    2. purification 
    3. anointing
    4. naming
80. Which one of the following are good Christian values?
    1. loves, forgiveness and sharing 
    2. singing, stealing and kindness
    3. humility, revenging and fasting
    4. pride, purtiy, coveting
81. Which one of the following parables teaches Christians to show compassion to the needy?
    1. The rich
    2. The last son
    3. The rich man and Lazarus
    4. The good Samaritan
82. Who among the following people lacked the value of honesty?
    1. Mary magdalene and Ruth
    2. Simon Peter and Andrew
    3. Abraham and Sarah
    4. Ananias and Sapphira
83. Jesus accompanied his parent at the age of 12 years to Jerusalem in order to
    1. celebrate the pentecost 
    2. be dedicated 
    3. attend the passover festival 
    4. attend wedding at Cana of Galilee
84. In which one of the following ways did David help King Saul anytime he was tormented by an evil spirit
    1. killing enemies 
    2. singing psalms
    3. playing the harp 
    4. carving weapons
85. Jesus was able to overcome the temptations in the wilderness mainly because
    1. He was filled with the Holy Spirit 
    2. I had fasted for forty days
    3. He had been baptised 
    4. He had read the scriptures
86. Who among the following people used their God given talents to serve God
    1. David and Saul 
    2. Oholiab and Bezalel
    3. Ohaliab and Samson
    4. Beizebel and Josah
87. Which one of the following statements is a teaching of Jesus from the sermon on the
    1. love God with all your heart
    2. let the children come to me
    3. happy are the pure in heart
    4. you must be bom again
88. What reward did God promise those who work for peace
    1. God will call them his children
    2. They will see God
    3. God will satisfy them fully
    4. God will be merciful to them
89. Jesus asked his disciples to pray at the mount of olives because he wanted them to 
    1. stay awake 
    2. save him from His enemies 
    3. Go with him to the pilate
    4. avoid falling into temptations
90. Who among the following disciples baptised the Ethiopian Eunuch
    1. John
    2. Peter
    3. James
    4. Philip

MARKING SCHEME

1. D
2. C
3. D
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. C
8. D
9. D
10. B
11. C
12. B
13. D
14. B
15. C
16. A
17. D
18. A
19. D
20. B
21. D
22. C
23. B
24. B
25. C
26. B
27. A
28. C
29. C
30. B
31. C
32. B
33. D
34. B
35. D
36. A
37. D
38. C
39. A
40. D
41. D
42. C
43. A
44. C
45. D
46. A
47. C
48. C
49. B
50. A
51. C
52. B
53. B
54. B
55. D
56. D
57. B
58. B
59. D
60. C
61. B
62. C
63. A
64. C
65. C
66. C
67. D
68. D
69. C
70. A
71. A
72. A
73. C
74. D
75. B
76. D
77. D
78. C
79. B
80. A
81. D
82. D
83. C
84. C
85. A
86. B
87. C
88. A
89. D
90. D

SOCIAL STUDIES
STD 6
END OF TERM 2

1. The main cash crop grown in Sino area is
   1. Coffee
   2. Tea
   3. Sisal
   4. Pyrethrum
2. Which one of the following services is not provided for in Sino area?
   1. Tourisin services.
   2. Administrative services. 
   3. Recreational services. 
   4. An educational services,
3. The settlement pattern in the area is
   1. linear
   2. densely
   3. sparsely
   4. cluster
4. The chief in Sino town is supervised by the
   1. Police officer
   2. County Commissioner
   3. Regional commissioner
   4. Assistant county commissioner
5. The climate to the south west of sino area is likely to be 
   1. warm and wet
   2. cool and dry
   3. cool and wet 
   4. hot and dry
6. People of sino area are
   1. Pagans
   2. Muslims
   3. Buddhists
   4. Christians
7. The highest point in Sino area is likely to be found in the 
   1. North
   2. North West 
   3. South West
   4. South
8. The following are factors that influence population distribution in Kenya except
   1. religion
   2. transport
   3. rainfall
   4. Soil
9. Which one of the following forests in Kenya is an example of a lowland forest? 
   1. Turbo
   2. Mau forest
   3. Arabuko Sokoke
   4. Kakamega forest
10. The main cause of soil erosion at Northern Kenya is
    1. Mono-cropping
    2.  poor methods of farming
    3. deforestation
    4. overstocking
11. Which one of the following climatic region has the following characteristics
    1. It is generally warm and wer 
    2. Mean annual temperature is between 18°c and 21°c
    3. higher areas are cooler with some recording 0°c
    4. It receives rainfall throughout the year
       The climatic region described above is
       1. semi desert climatic region
       2. tropical climatic region
       3. modified tropical climate region
       4. modified equatorial climate of the coastal region
12. Which one of the following area is below sea level?
    1. Jabel Narra
    2. Berbera
    3. Omo valley
    4. Danakil depression
13. Which one of the following weather instruments is correctly matched with its use?
    1. Direction of wind - hygrometer
    2. Speed of wind - anemometer
    3. Amount of water vapour - raingauge
    4. Rainfall - barometer
14. The main coffee growing areas in Ethio pia are
    1. Harar and Kaffa
    2. Berbera and Ras Dashan
    3. Dire Dawa and Asmara
    4. Addis Ababa and Harar 
15. Below are some communities in Eastern Africa. Which one is not nilotic?
    1. Iteso.
    2. Samburu 
    3. Nandi
    4. Orma
16. The following are functions of a clan. Which one is not? 
    1. Looked for wives for the young men
    2. Controlled the grazing land
    3. Settled disputes among members
    4. Owned land on behalf of the community
17. Which one of the following lakes is not found in the western branch of the Rift valley
    1. L. Natron
    2. L. Tanganyika
    3. L. Edward
    4. Lake Albert
       
       Use the diagram below to answer questions 18 and 19.
       
18. The lines labelled 23 ¹/₂°S and 0° respectively are known as
    1. Equator and tropical cancer
    2. Tropic of cancer and tropical of capricon
    3. Tropical of capricon and equator
    4. Tropical of caner and Equator
19. When is the sun overhead at the line labelled 23 ¹/₂°N
    1. December
    2. September
    3. June
    4. March
20. Which one of the following does not undermine peace in the society?
    1. Tribalism.
    2. Racism.
    3. Nepotism.
    4. Fairness.
21. The following were traditional fish preservation methods except
    1. Salting
    2. Freezing 
    3. Smoking
    4. Sun drying
22. One of the following Kenya traditional leaders has a town named after him. Who is he?
    1. Sakawa
    2. Koitalel arap Samoei
    3. Masaku
    4. Mekatilili wa Menza
23. Which one of the following is a major threat to natural forests in Kenya today?
    1. Drought.
    2. Cutting trees for firewood. 
    3. Forest fires.
    4. Cutting trees for settlement 
24. Among the Kalenjin, age group was formed by
    1. .people who married at the same time
    2. people born at different times
    3. people who were initiated almost at the same time
    4. people who worked together
25. The largest national park in Kenya is
    1. Tsavo national park
    2. Sibiloi national park
    3. Nairobi national park
    4. Amboseli national park
26. Which one of the following is the main reason for migration of the Bantu from cradle land?
    1. Search for pasture and water
    2. Spirit of adventure
    3. Population pressure
    4. Search for land for cultivation
27. The following countries in Eastern Africa are crossed by Equator except
    1. Somalia
    2. Uganda
    3. Ethiopia
    4. Kenya
28. The North Eastern part of Kenya is sparsely populated because
    1. the area receives unreliable rainfall
    2. the area is occupied by Somalia refugees
    3. the area has many wild animals
    4. the area is to cold to occupy
29. The equator divides the earth into two parts called
    1. Southern and Eastern hemispheres
    2. Northern and Western hemispheres
    3. Northern and Southern hemispheres
    4. Western and Southern hemispheres
30. The main reason why maize is widely grown in Tanzania
    1. It is grown for export 
    2. It is grown to feed animals
    3. It is a staple food
    4. It is easily grown
31. Which of the following is an example of a traditional industry? 
    1. Meat canning
    2. Iron working
    3. Tea processing
    4. Textile industry
       
       Use the map of Eastern Africa to artswer question 32 to 36.
       
32. The water mass marked Q is the
    1. Indian Ocean
    2. Mediterranean sea
    3. Pacific occan
    4. Red sea
33. The capital city of the country marked Z is
    1. Juba
    2. Khartoum
    3. Asmara
    4. Mogadishu
34. The country marked R is 
    1. Eritrea
    2. Djibouti 
    3. Rwanda
    4. Sudan
35. The main factor that has influenced rainfall distribution at the area marked M on the map is
    1. latitude
    2. siape of coastline
    3. altitude
    4. distance from a large water body
36. The main economic activity of the community that migrated along the route marked Z is
    1. Tradin
    2. Pastoralism
    3. Cultivation
    4. Fishing
37. Which one of the following Eastern Africa countries does not have a well an access to the sea?
    1. Somalia
    2. Kenya.
    3. Sudan.
    4. Ethiopia
38. Which one of the following kingdoms was ruled by Nabongo Mumia?
    1. Bunyoro
    2. Baganda
    3. Abawanga
    4. Nyamwezi
39. When is the Heroes day celebrated in Kenya
    1. 10th October 
    2. 20th October
    3. May 1st
    4. June 1st
40. Which one of the following countries of Eastern Africa is most populated?
    1. Tanzania
    2. Sudan
    3. Kenya
    4. Ethiopia
41. The following communities in Kenya resisted the British rule. Which one did not
    1. Agiriama
    2. The Nandi
    3. The Maasai
    4. The Abagusii
42. According to Africa beliefs the last rite of passage is
    1. marriage
    2. birth
    3. initiation
    4. death 
43. Which one of the following factor mainly influencés convectional rainfall?
    1. Relief 
    2. Large water bodies
    3. Latitude
    4. Vegetation
44. Which one of the following communities in Eastern Africa is a Bantu?
    1. Amharic
    2. Pokomo
    3. Luo
    4. Rendile
45. The road sign drawn below indicates
    
    
    1. danger ahead 
    2. bumps ahead
    3. no entry
    4. pedestrian crossing
46. The main problem facing beef farming Kenya and Tanzania is
    1. prolonged drought
    2. competition from imported meat
    3. pests and diseases
    4. inadequate market
47. The main duty of the legislature is to
    1. make laws
    2. maintain law and order
    3. punish law breakers 
    4. defend the country
48. In Kenya mangrove forests are found at
    1. Rift valley
    2. Highlands
    3. Coastal region
    4. Lake basin
49. Who is the head of county executive committee
    1. Deputy Governor
    2. Senator
    3. County representative
    4. County Governor
50. The following minerals are mined through open cast except
    1. diatomite
    2. soda ash
    3. flourspar
    4. limestone
51. Who among the following communities is not a highland nilote?
    1. Nandi
    2. Sabaot
    3. Iteso
    4. Bongomek
52. The main type of fish that is caught from L. Tanganyika is
    1. Dagaa
    2. Trout
    3. Nile perch
    4. Tilapia
53. Who among the following people is an ex official in the National Assembly?
    1. Chief justice 
    2. Attorney general
    3. Clerk to the assembly
    4. Speaker
54. The official language in Ethiopia is
    1. French
    2. Shilluk
    3. Tingirinya
    4. Amharic
55. Which one of the following are example: of assembly industries except?
    1. Tourism.
    2. Radio and television
    3. Motor vehicle
    4. Bicycle assembling
56. . Who was the second vice president in Kenya
    1. Daniel Moi
    2. Josephat Karanja
    3. Mwai Kibaki
    4. Joseph Murumbi 
57. Which one of the following lake is formed when lava blocks a river channel and water collects behind the lava wall?
    1. L. Jipe
    2. L. Shala 
    3. L. Tana
    4. L. Gambi
58. Which one of the following factors leads to negative population growth in a place
    1. Better hygiene
    2. Medical care
    3. Civil war
    4. Good educations
59. The main way of becoming a Kenya citizen is through
    1. registration
    2. birth
    3. dual citizenship
    4. recommendation
60. The Agiriama resistance to colonial rule was led by
    1. Mekatilili
    2. Samoei
    3. Lenana
    4. Nabongo

SECTION II
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Which one of the following was duty given to human being by God according to Genesis?
    1. To preach the world of God
    2. To take care of God's creation
    3. To pray always
    4. To eat well
62. Who among the following people was told to build the ark by God
    1. Abraham
    2. Lot
    3. Noah
    4. Deborah
63. "Leave your home, your relatives and your father's house and go to a place that I will show you" (Genesis 12:1) To whom were these words said?
    1. Moses
    2. Lot
    3. Abraham
    4. Jonah
64. The Israelites did the following with the blood of the lamb that they slaughtered during passover night. Which one was it?
    1. They gave it out to their neighbours
    2. They put it out to their neighbours
    3. They gave it to their leader Moses
    4. They smeared on door posts 65.
65. The following prophet foretold the killing of baby boys in Israel. Who is he?
    1. Jeremiah
    2. Elijah
    3. Isaiah
    4. Hosea
66. The following words were said about Jesus by angle Gabriel. The child will
    1. be mighty
    2. be Holy
    3. not be shaved
    4. heal many of their disease
67. Among the gift brought to Jesus by the wise men represented priesthood
    1. frankincense
    2. myrrh
    3. gold
    4. silver
68. "This is my body, which is given for you." These words were said by Jesus during his 
    1. arrest at Gethsemane
    2. crucification at Golgotha 
    3. last supper at Jerusalem
    4. ascension of Bethany
69. Jesus is a sure hope for mankind. Which event mark his victory over death
    1. Easter
    2. Christmas
    3. temptation
    4. pentecost
70. The last book in the new testament is called
    1. Malachi
    2. Matthew
    3. Revelation
    4. Genesis
71. After Jesus Christ ascended to heaven, the disciples remained in Jerusalem to
    1. avoid being arrested
    2. wait for his return
    3. eat the last meal
    4. wait for the holy spirit
72. The first person to be killed because of his faith in Jesus was called
    1. Stephen
    2. Judas
    3. Paul
    4. Nicanor 
73. We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus on
    1. Good friday 
    2. Easter Monday
    3. Easter Sunday
    4. Good monday
74. Christians take care of the environment mainly because it is
    1. source of money
    2. source of food
    3. tourist attraction
    4. God's creation
75. The main way to receive eternal life is through
    1. confession of our sins
    2. participating in the holy
    3. participating in prayers
    4. faith in Jesus christ
76. Who among the following people did not witness the resurrection of Jesus?
    1. Salome
    2. Mary
    3. Zechariah
    4. Peter
77. New life in the traditional African societies was marked by the following except
    1. circumcision
    2. marriage
    3. baptism
    4. birth
78. In which of the following ways are Christians best in reducing the spread of HIV and AIDS
    1. educating people to change their behaviours
    2. avoiding mixing with sinner 
    3. distributing medicines to the sick
    4. providing food to the sick
79. The main teaching that Christians learn from the parable of the sower is to
    1. use God's word temporarily 
    2. use God's word to heart others
    3. read and ignore God's word
    4. receive and retain God's word
80. Who among the following people in the Bible offered his tomb for the burial of Jesus?
    1. Simon of cyrene
    2. Joseph of Arimathea
    3. Nicodemus
    4. Joseph of cyrene
81. Gideon defeated the midianites mainly because
    1. believed in God
    2. was strong and mighty 
    3. was from a great calm
    4. had many soldiers
82. Tabitha made clothes for widows and orphans. Which fruit of the Holy Spirit did she have?
    1. Peace
    2. Love
    3. Joy
    4. Self-control
83. Laziness was discouraged in African traditional society. Which one of the following was work done in the African traditional society?
    1. Teaching
    2. Shopkeeper
    3. Hunting
    4. Driver
84. The lesson that Christians learn from the Jesus miracle of healing the centurion servant is that
    1. had power over nature
    2. should have faith
    3. had power over life
    4. had power to forgive sins
85. Your classmate, Sam, has found out the person who stole his T-shirt. As a Christi Sam should
    1. request the thief to return it
    2. call his friends to help him beat him up
    3. force the thief to make a public confession of his sin
    4. inform the neighbours who the thief is
86. Jane is a std 6 girl. Her parent cannot afford to buy books for her. What can the children in her class do for her
    1. hate her 
    2. take her shopping for clothes
    3. send her away
    4. share books with her
87. In Kasiga school, the headteacher asked pupils to bring some dry foodstuff to give to the people affected by drought in the country. As a Christian, what is the best thing for sophic do
    1. forego eating break and save money to buy flour for the affected people
    2. do nothing about it since she is not working
    3. tell ot ser children whose parents are rich to bring foodstuff
    4. pray that God helps those people
88. Collins lost many of his brothers and sisters who also left behind children. What is the best thing for him to do as a Christian? 
89. 1. forgot those children and concentrate of taking care of her own children
    2. advice those children to leave school and work for her on her farm for a fee
    3. try her best to assist the orphans by providing for them food and education
    4. send those children away to live on the streets 
90. Magdalene, a std 6 girl sees three pupils fighting. As a Christian what should she do
    1. pass and leave them fighting
    2. stop them form fighting
    3. report the mater to the parents
    4. report to the headteacher
91. Damaris is a weak pupil in class. As a Christian what advise would you give her
    1. start a small business
    2. visit a magician
    3. study hard and ask God for guidance
    4. go to church every week

MARKING SCHEME

1. D
2. C
3. D
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. C
8. A
9. C
10. D
11. C
12. D
13. B
14. C
15. D
16. A
17. A
18. C
19. C
20. D
21. B
22. C
23. D
24. C
25. A
26. C
27. C
28. A
29. C
30. C
31. B
32. A
33. C
34. B
35. B
36. A
37. D
38. C
39. B
40. D
41. C
42. D
43. B
44. B
45. A
46. C
47. A
48. C
49. D
50. B
51. C
52. A
53. D
54. D
55. A
56. D
57. C
58. C
59. B
60. A
61. B
62. C
63. C
64. D
65. A
66. B
67. A
68. C
69. A
70. C
71. D
72. A
73. B
74. D
75. D
76. C
77. C
78. A
79. D
80. B
81. A
82. B
83. C
84. B
85. A
86. D
87. A
88. C
89. B
90. C

SOCIAL STUDIES
STD 8
END OF TERM 2

Use the map of Waso area above to answer questions 1 to 7.

1. The approximate size of Dera town is
   1. 3.5km?
   2. 7km
   3. 11km
   4. 5.5km
2. Which one of the following statements about the forest in Waso area is not correct?
   1. It is found in highland areas.
   2. It is a natural forest. 
   3. It protects sources of rivers.
   4. It is a source of timber
3. Tele town begun at its present site mainly due to
   1. presence of a road junction
   2. high population in the area
   3. flat relief of the land
   4. good climatic conditions
4. Which one of the following is a social activity carried out in Dera town?
   1. Touris
   2. Gartes
   3. Trading
   4. Mining
5. The people of Waso area are mainly
   1. christians
   2. muslims and christians
   3. pagan
   4. traditionalist
6. County development projects in Waso area are supervised by
   1. the county office
   2. the county assembly
   3. the governor
   4. the county commissioner
7. Land in Waso area generally rises towards
   1. South West
   2. South East
   3. North Eas
   4. North West
8. The following are traditional methods of 1 weather observation;
   1. Clear cloudless skies. 
   2. High night temperatures.
   3. Shedding of leaves.
   4. Morning dew on the grass
   5. Appearance of locusts.
      Which one of the following combinations shows a dry seasons?
      1. (ii), (i), (iv)
      2. (iii), (iv), (v)
      3. (i), (iii). (iv)
      4. (i), (ii), (v)
9. Rapid population growth in the rural areas in Kenya has led to
   1. growth of towns 
   2. decrease in farming land
   3. use of dry lands
   4. creation of settlement schemes
10. Settlements schemes were established in Kenya after independence mainly to
    1. settle landless Africans 
    2. increase food production
    3. create plantations 
    4. reward Africans who collaborated
11. The diagram below shows the formation of rainfall.
    
    Which one of the following areas does not receive the type of rainfall shows above?
    1. Slopes of mount Kilimanjaro.
    2. Coastal areas of West Africa.
    3. Lake Victoria basin.
    4. Equatorial region of the Congo Basin.
12. Britain used indirect rule policy in administering Northern Nigeria in order to
    1. make the Africans to collaborate
    2. acquire raw materials in the region
    3. reduce the costs of administration
    4. put down Africans resistance
13. Which one of the following groups of countries is made up of members of Economic Community of West Africa State (ECOWAS)
    1. Gabon, Chad, Congo
    2. Nigeria, Ghana, Togo
    3. Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia
    4. Cameroon, R. Congo, Angola
14. The main reason why families in Germany enjoys high standard of living is that
    1. the county has a small population 
    2. the country has few old people 
    3. most people live in towns
    4. most people live in rural area 
15. Continuous emission of smoke from industries has led to
    1. pollution of rivers
    2. death of marine life
    3. increase in food production
    4. increase of atmospheric temperatures. 
16. When the Lozi people collaborated with the British they were led by
    1. Chief Khama
    2. King Lewanika
    3. King Lobengula
    4. Kabaka Mitesa!
17. The following are characteristics of a certain type of soil
    1. It has fine particles.
    2. It cracks when dry.
    3. It absorbs too much water.
       The type of soil described above is
       1. sandy soil
       2. volcanic soil 
       3. clay soil
       4. loam soil
18. Improvement in modern forms of communication systems in Africa has led to
    1. increase in trading activities
    2. migration of people to towns 
    3. increase of population in the rural areas
    4. increase in communication costs.
19. Which one of the following communities entered Eastern Africa from the South?
    1. Samburu
    2. Galla
    3. Ngoni
    4. Nyamwezi
20. Which one of the following elements of weather is correctly matched with the instrument that it measures?
    

    	Element of weather	Instrument
    A	Amount of rainfall	Hygrometer
    B	Water vapour	Anemometer
    C	Speed of wind	Raingauge
    D	Atmospheric pressure	Barometer

21. Which one of the following factors has caused decrease in life expectancy in Kenya?
    1. Decrease in amount of rainfall. .
    2. HIV and AIDS infection.
    3. Improvement f health care services.
    4. Use of family planning methods.
22. Which one of the following duties is not performed by the deputy head teacher in school management?
    1. Chairing school management committee meetings.
    2. Teaching subjects in class.
    3. Preparing the school routine
    4. Marking pupils books.
23. Which one of the following groups is made up of European nations that had colonies in both West and East Africa?
    1. Britain and Germany.
    2. Germany and Italy.
    3. Spain and Portugal.
    4. Belgium and Spain. 
24. The theory of human evolution was discovered by
    1. Richard Leakey
    2. Cail Peter
    3. Charles Darwin
    4. David Livingstone
25. Which one of the following statements about the system of government in Swaziland is correct?
    1. General elections are held every 5 years.
    2. The country has a monarchy system.
    3. Head of state is elected by voters.
    4. All members of the senate are elected.
26. Building of gabions is a soil conservation methods used in areas where
    1. hilly areas have been cultivated
    2. soil has been eroded uniformly
    3. there is little vegetation cover
    4. water has cut deep channels
27. The most abused drug in Kenya by people of different ages is
    1. alcoho
    2. mandrax
    3. khat
    4. heroine
28. Areas with swampy conditions are not good for settlement because
    1. they have flat land
    2. they have steep slopes
    3. They have disease causing organisms
    4. they receive low rainfall
29. The diagram below shows the formation of a mountain.
    
    Which one of the following mountains in Eastern Africa was formed through the process shown in the diagram above?
    1. Mount Usambara
    2. Mount Longonot
    3. Mount Ruwenzori 
    4. Mount Pare
30. Which one of the following is a benefit of democracy in the society?
    1. There is creation of wealth.
    2. A country earns foreign exchange.
    3. Citizens are able to make political decisions.
    4. There is exchange of cultural practices. 
31. Which one of the following groups consist of those that joined organization of Africa Unity (AOU) in 1963?
    1. Djibouti, Zimbabwe, Zambia
    2. Mozambique, Eritrea, Kenya
    3. Swaziland, Namibia, Angola
    4. Ghana, Egypt, Ethiopia
32. Which one of the following is the main challenge facing tourism in Africa?
    1. Political conflicts.
    2. Drought
    3. Inadequate hotels
    4. Long distances between game parks.
33. Before the colonial period the Khoikhoi people obtained food through
    1. farming
    2. livestock keeping
    3. fishing
    4. trading
34. Which one of the following colours is correctly matched with features it represents in a map?
    1. Brown Water bodies
    2. Green Highland regions
    3. Yellow Lowland plains
    4. Blue Vegetation
35. Which one of the following statements correctly describes an age group?
    1. People who are related by blood.
    2. People who live in the same area.
    3. People who have a common ancestor.
    4. People born around the same time.
36. The main export crop of Ghana is
    1. Cocoa
    2. Cloves
    3. Coffee
    4. Pyrethrum
37. The following are statement about a prominent African leader
    1. He gave land to peasant farmers.
    2. He initiated the building of a dam. 
    3. He died in 1970 while still in office.
       The person described above is
       1. Leopold Sadar Senghor.
       2. Gamal Abdel Nasser.
       3. Kwame Nkurumah.
       4. Haile sellasie.
          Use the map of Eastern Africa below to 4 answer questions 38 to 41.
          
38. The river marked T is
    1. River Rufiji
    2. River Pangani
    3. River Ruvuma
    4. Rive Omo
39. The mineral mined at the place marked K is used to make
    1. jewelry 
    2. salt 
    3. toothpaste
    4. heat insulator
40. Which one of the following communities used the route marked M during the migration period?
    1. Baganda
    2. Orm
    3. Turkana
    4. Luo
41. Three of the following statements about the country marked C are correct. Which one is not?
    1. It was colonized by Britain.
    2. It is a land locked country.
    3. It produces coffee in large quantities. 
    4. It has the highest population in Eastern Africa.
42. The main reason why the Pokomo people moved from the Shungwaya area was 
    1. outbreak of diseases in the area
    2. attacks by the Galla people
    3. search for better farming land
    4. overpopulation in the area
43. Which one of the following was a condition for an African to be assimilated during the French colonial period in Senegal?
    1. A person had to accept Christianity.
    2. A person had to own his own land.
    3. A person was to be living in a town.
    4. A person had to work in France
44. Which one of the following is a processing industry?
    1. Cement making in Athi River.
    2. Fruit canning in Thika.
    3. Paper making in Webuye.
    4. Shoe making in Limuru.
45. Marine fishing in Africa is faced by the problem of
    1. lack of fish in the seas
    2. poor roads in fishing areas
    3. water weeds growing in the seas
    4. inadequate funds to invest in fishing 
46. Which one of the following highways connects Mombasa and Lagos?
    1. Trans Saharan Highway,
    2. Great North Road.
    3. Trans Africa Highway.
    4. Lagos Gao Oudja Highway 
47. Kenyans demonstrate patriotism when they
    1. go to foreign countries to study
    2. attend national day celebrations
    3. take their children to school
    4. work to earn their living
48. Which one of the following is not a Semitic speaking community in Eastern Africa?
    1. Issa
    2. Afar
    3. Sandawe
    4. Amharans
49. Which one of the following is not a down warped lake in Africa?
    1. Lake Albert 
    2. Lake Chad
    3. Lake Victoria
    4. Lake Kyoga
50. The windward slopes of highland regions attract large populations because
    1. they are good for farming
    2. They have gentle slopes
    3. they have thick forest
    4. they have natural resources
51. Which one of the following statements about a clan is correct?
    1. Members share common names
    2. Members live in the same area
    3. Members are born at the same time.
    4. Members are related by blood.
52. Large poultry farms are located near large urban centres due to
    1. good roads in urban areas
    2. nearness to market for poultry products
    3. availability of labour in towns
    4. availability of chicken feeds 
53. The collaboration of the Agikuyu people of Dagoretti with the British was led by
    1. Nabongo Mumia,
    2. Laibon Lenana
    3. Mekatilili wa Menza
    4. Waiyaki wa Hinga
54. Before Bantu communities migrated to Kenya they lived
    1. in the Nile valley
    2. Southern Africa
    3. the Congo basin
    4. in the Horn of Africa
55. Which one of the following is characteristic of Mediterranean climate?
    1. Rainfall is experienced in the winter season
    2. There are two dry seasons.
    3. Temperature are high throughout the year 
    4. Rainfall is experienced throughout the year.
56. Which one of the following is a basic need in a family?
    1. Land
    2. Wealth
    3. Food
    4. Car
57. Natural forests in the highland regions of Kenya are conserved mainly because 
    1. they provide timber for export
    2. they protect sources of rivers 
    3. they are sources of firewood
    4. they provide raw materials for paper making
58. The constitution of Kenya is important because
    1. it outlines the rights of Kenyans.
    2. it is taught in schools
    3. it was written after independence
    4. it was written by Kenyans 
59. An elected member of the national assembly loses a seat if the person
    1. is absent from parliament 
    2. goes out of the country 
    3. is jailed for more than six months
    4. is arrested by the police
60. The legislative arm of the government is headed by
    1. Attorney General
    2. President 
    3. Chief Justice 
    4. Speaker