STANDARD 8, END OF TERM 1
SOCIAL STUDIES AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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SOCIAL STUDIES

Study the map of TINDI area and wse it to answer questions 1 to 7.

1. What is the approximate length of the tarmac road in Tindi area?
   1. 16 km
   2. 18 km
   3. 20 km
   4. 10 Km
2. Human settlement in Tindi area is MAINLY influenced by
   1. drainage
   2. economic activities
   3. transport and communication
   4. pests and diseases
3. The MAIN source water in Tindi area is
   
   1. Rivers Tindi and Kali
   2. the dam across River Tindi
   3. the borcholes
   4. water pans
4. Which one of the following statements is NOT TRUE about Tindi town? It is
   1. a religious centre
   2. a tourist attraction centre
   3. an administration centre
   4. an agricultural collection centre
5. The MAIN economic activity carried out in Tindi area is
   1. pastoralism
   2. fishing
   3. trading D
   4. mining
6. The climate experienced in MOST parts of Tindi area is LIKELY to be
   1. hot and dry
   2. hot and wet
   3. cool and wel
   4. cool and dry
7. The MOST widespread means of transport in Tindi area is
   1. waterways
   2. air 
   3. road 
   4. railway
8. The MAIN factor that contributed to the rise of the kingdom of old Ghana was
   1. the strong Soninke army
   2. favoured climate that supported agriculture.
   3. mining activities especially walata mines.
   4. the Trans-saharan trade
9. Which one of the following is LIKELY to be the least importance of marriage?
   1. Marriage helps to control the spread of HIV and AIDS.
   2. Marriage cnhanccs unity and cooperation in the society
   3. It provides an opportunity to have children and raise a family
   4. It encourages the development of a sense of responsibility in the society.
10. The original homeland of the cushites was
    1. Congo forest 
    2. Horn of Africa
    3. Bahr el Ghazal
    4. Pupungu pakwach
11. Below are descriptions of an early visitor to Eastern Africa
    He was Her majesty's consul for the East coast of Africa.
    He navigared the Ruvuma River at the border of Tanzania and Mozambique
    He met Herry Stanley in 1877 iv.
    He died in Eastern Africa.
    The early visitor to Eastern Africa described above is LIKELY to be
    1. John Speke
    2. Henry Morton Stanley
    3. David Livingstone
    4. William Mackinnon
12. Which one of the following plateaus is WRONGLY matched with the country where it is found?
    1. Jos Plateau - Nigeria
    2. Bie Plateau - Angola
    3. Yatta plateau - Kenya
    4. Fouta Djallon - Mauritania
13. Which one of the following groups of communities belong to the Bantus of South Africa?
    1. Tsonga, Venda and Bakwena
    2. Bakongo, Balunda and Baluba
    3. Xhosa, Zulu and Sukuma
    4. Yao, Akamba and Nyamwezi
14. Which one of the following is NOT a basic need?
    1. A home
    2. Drinking water 
    3. Food
    4. Education
15. Three of the following statements are TRUE about slash and burn agriculture. Which one is NOT?
    1. Land was used over and over again until it lost its fertility.
    2. Farmers practised crop rotation instead of plot rotation.
    3. It was a form of subsistence farming.
    4. Neighbours mostly produced the same types of crops.
16. Which one of the following is a traditional industry?
    1. Bicycle assembling
    2. Iron smelting
    3. Maize milling
    4. The stock market
17. Central Nigeria and Southern Tanzania had reduced population before the 20th century MAINLY due to
    1. poor drainage
    2. slave trade 
    3. posts like tsc tsc flics
    4. unfavourable climate
18. In order to communicate information to people over very long distances among traditional African communities in the past MAINLY people had to
    1. blow horns
    2. beat drums
    3. send messenger
    4. send smoke signals
19. The BEST way of teaching a child to becomea traditional healer in the past was through
    1. observation and imitation
    2. story-telling
    3. apprenticeship
    4. medical colleges
20. Three of the following statements are TRUE about Masaku of the Akamba. Which one is NOT? He
    1. was a great medicineman and a prophet.
    2. traded with Arabs and Coastal people.
    3. advised the Akamba to avoid forcigners.
    4. collaborated with the british colonialists.
21. The Great rift valley was formed as a result of
    1. faulting and sinking
    2. volcanic activities.
    3. folding of sedimentary rocks
    4. faulting and uprifting.

Use the diagram shown below to answer question 22

22. The weather instrument shown above is referred to as
    1. mercury barometer
    2. A hygrometer
    3. An anemometer
    4. An ancroid barometer
23. Which one of the following leads to lawlessness in the society
    1. security
    2. poverty
    3. job creation opportunities
    4. general elections
24. Most people migrate into towns MAINLY due to
    1. availability of jobs in rural arcas
    2. better learning institutions in towns.
    3. lack of industries in rural areas.
    4. shortage of land in rural areas.

Use the map of Eastern Africa provided below to answer questions 25 to 28.

25. The country marked Z is
    
    1. Uganda
    2. Burundi
    3. Djibouti
    4. Rwanda
26. Three of the following communities are found in the country marked M. Which one is NOT?
    1. Amharas
    2. Oromo
    3. Falasha
    4. Sabaot
27. The river marked K is likely to be
    1. Juba
    2. Shebelle
    3. White Nile
    4. Tana
28. The MAIN crop that is grown in the area marked vvvvv is
    1. sugarcane
    2. maize
    3. bananas
    4. coffee
29. Below are different types of fish
    Barracuda
    Herring
    Trout
    Mullet
    Tuna
    Which combination shows fresh water fish only?
    1. i and ii
    2. i and v 
    3. iv and v 
    4. ii and iii
30. The following are characteristics of a vegetation zone in Africa.
    Trees have thorn and smooth barks
    Trees shed leaves at different times of the year
    Trees are tall and have a thick base.
    Most of the plants have shallow roots.
    The vegetation zone with the charateristic listed above is LIKELY to be
    1. Tropical rainforest
    2. Tropical savannah
    3. Mediterran vegetation
    4. Mangrove vegetation
31. Which one of the following is TRUE about wheat growing in Kenya?
    1. Wheat is mainly grown in Nakuru, Eldoret and Laikipia
    2. Kenya does not export wheat since she does not produce alot.
    3. Kenyan wheat is harvested using combined harvesters.
    4. In Kenya, the crop is grown on large scale and small scale.
32. Three of the following minerals are obtained using the open-cast method. Which one is NOT?
    1. Soda ash
    2. Limestone 
    3. Flourspar
    4. Diatomite
33. In order to improve livestock breeds, beef farmers in Kenya and Tanzania are encouraged to practise
    1. group ranching
    2. overstocking
    3. in-breeding
    4. cross-breeding
34. Which one of the following is NOT a contribution of the community in school development?
    1. Allowing the school to use its facilities such as fields
    2. Employing teachers to offer serveices to the school community.
    3. Feeding the school with learners and support staff.
    4. Providing resource persons to offer services to the school community. .
35. What makes Nairobi which is near the equator cooler than Malindi which is far away from the Equator?
    1. Malindi has more industries than Nairobi
    2. Malindi receives convectional rainfall while Nairobi receives relief rainfall.
    3. Differences in altitude.
    4. Shape of the Kenyan coastline.
36. Which one of the following is a similarity in the systems of government in both Kenya and Swiziland? In both countries
    1. civil servant implement government policies.
    2. political parties nominate members of parliament.
    3. the position of the commander-in-chief of the armed forces is hereditary.
    4. general elections are held after five years.
37. River Ewaso Nyiro North drains its water in the
    1. Lake Turkana
    2. Indian Ocean
    3. Lake Victoria
    4. Lorian swamp
38. Below were traditional methods of observing weather
    A clear sky with many stars at night.
    Appearance of flocks of sparrows in the sky
    Presence of a full moon,
    Sudden onset of high temperatures especially at night.
    Smell of moist soil in the air. Which one of the following combinations showed the approach of rains?
    1. ii, iv, v
    2. iii, iv, v
    3. i, ii, iv
    4. i, ii,
39. Three of the following are methods of soil conservation. Which one is NOT?
    1. contour ploughing
    2. fallowin
    3. cultivating on steep slopes
    4. practising agroforestry in farms
40. Ndeti, a standard eight boy on his way from school found two boys fighting. What action should he have taken?
    1. Report them at police station
    2. Call out for help from adults
    3. Mind his own business
    4. Separate the two boys.
41. Three of the following are theories of human origin. Which one is NOT?
    1. Creation theory
    2. Evolution theory
    3. Mythical theory 
    4. Kinetic theory
42. Mwangi and Opiyo, two pupils at Masomo primary school learnt that their classmate, Mbaya has HIV and AIDS. What should they do about it?
    1. Tell all their classmates about Mbaya's condition
    2. Advise Mbaya to seck medical advice.
    3. Laugh at Mbaya
    4. Pray for Mbaya.
43. The MOST effective way of protecting children from abuse is
    1. giving stiff punishments to child abusers
    2. educating the public on the right of children.
    3. providing counselling services to victims of abuse.
    4. Educating all children on their rights.
44. The MAIN problem facing tourism in Kenya
    1. insecurity and terrorism
    2. culture clash
    3. poor infrastructur
    4. inadequate tourism facilities
45. Which one of the following is NOT a problem facing the last Alan Community (LAC)?
    1. Ideological dillerences
    2. Lack of political will
    3. War in Sudan
    4. Labour disputes
46. Below are contributions of prominent leader in Africa.
    He abolished Sharia courts
    He carried our land reforms
    He nationalised the ownership of the Suez Canal
    He was a founder member of the organisation of African Unity (OAU)
    The contributions listed above were done by
    1. Kwame Nkurumah
    2. Leopold Scdar Senghor
    3. Gamal Abdel Nasser
    4. Nelson Mandela
47. Below are descriptions of a multi-purpose river project in Africa.
    It is located at a gorge it.
    It has the largest artificial lake in the world by water volume
    It was completed in 1977
    It was mainly constructed to provide hydo-electric power
    The multi-purpose river project described above is LIKELY to be
    1. "The volta River Scheme
    2. The Tana River River Projects
    3. Kariba Dam Project
    4. The Aswan High Dan
48. Which system of administration did the British use in Northern Nigeri?
    1. Direct rule
    2. Indirect rule
    3. Assimilation 
    4. Paternalism
49. Horticultural produce in Kenya is transported to overseas markets through
    1. air
    2. roads
    3. the sea
    4. railways
50. Who among the following are NOT members of the National Assembly in Kenya?
    1. 290 members elected directly during general elections.
    2. 12 members nominated by political parties.
    3. The speaker, who is an ex-officio member
    4. 16 women nominated by political parties.
51. Which one of the following is a social right according to the Kenyan constitution?
    1. Right to work for a fair wage.
    2. Right to join a trade union 
    3. Right to vote.
    4. Right to health care
52. Ole Supeyo and Ole Kaelo are fighting over grazing land. The BEST way to resolve their conflict is through
    1. negotiation
    2. dialogue
    3. a mediator
    4. a court process
53. A child of five years who is found in Kenya and whose parents are not known is taken to be a citizen by
    1. birth
    2. naturalisation
    3. registration
    4. dual-citizenship
54. The MAIN factor that undermines national unity in Kenya is
    1. corruption
    2. religious differences
    3. tribalism
    4. unequal distribution of national resources
55. Chief Mkwawa of the Hehe was defeated by the Germans MAINLY because
    1. the Germans were more organised than the Hehe people.
    2. the Hehe warriors were brave.
    3. the Germans had superior weapons.
    4. the Germany soldiers were more than the Hehe warriors.
56. Which one of the following aspects of our culture need to be preserved?
    1. Wife inheritance
    2. Cultural heritage
    3. Female Genital Mutilation
    4. Cattle rustling
57. The MAIN problem facing regional trade in Africa is
    1. political differences
    2. similarity of goods produced
    3. poor transport systems
    4. Quota system
58. Mr.Lumumba, the Social studies teacher at Bidii primary school has found three pupils taking alcohol outside the school. The BEST thing that he should do is
    1. advise the people on dangers of alcohol abuse.
    2. beat the pupils immediately.
    3. report the matter to the headteacher.
    4. embarass the pupils in the presence of their schoolmates
59. The MAIN duty of the police in Kenya is to
    1. arrest law breaker
    2. ensure safety on Kenyan roads
    3. interpret the law.
    4. maintain law and order.
60. The highest court in Kenya is the
    1. High court
    2. Court of Appeal
    3. Supreme court
    4. Kadhi's court

PART II: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Which one of the following statements DOES NOT shows that human beings are special compared to other God's creation? Human beings:
    1. were created in God's likeness and image.
    2. named all animals and plants.
    3. were put in the garden of Eden.
    4. have dominion and power over God's creation.
62. Which one of the following was the MAIN result of man's disobedience? Human beings
    1. A. were cursed by God.
    2. started dying.
    3. were made to work and sweat.
    4. were chased out of the garden of Eden. 
63. Which one of the following is the MAIN reason why Abraham is referred to as the father of faith? He
    1. was an old wise man.
    2. loved his son Isaac.
    3. lived with a barren wife.
    4. obeyed God.
64. Which one of the following was the sign of the covenant made between Noah and God?
    1. Circumsion
    2. Cloud
    3. Rainbow
    4. Blood 
65. God asked Moses to apppoint Ohaliab and Bezalel to help him in the building of covenant box. Which one of the following abilities did he lack?
    1. Healing
    2. Weaving
    3. Embroidery
    4. Engraving
66. The MAIN reason why God called Moses was to?
    1. Perform miracles before Pharaoh.
    2. Lead Israelites out of their suffering.
    3. Teach the Israelites about God.
    4. Choose the person who was to lead the Israelites.
67. Which one of the following actions was carried out by Moses at Mt. Sinai?
    1. Getting water from the stone.
    2. Building an alter 
    3. Feeding people with manna
    4. Performing miracles.
68. According to Judges 7:20. Which one of the following was NOT given to Gideons army?
    1. Trumpet
    2. Torch
    3. Sword
    4. Jar
69. "You are coming against me with sword, spear and Javelin but I came against you in the name of God Almighty "I Samuel 17:45". These words from David shows that he;
    1. had a lot of faith
    2. had a lot of strength
    3. was very powerful
    4. was ready to fight for the weak.
70. All the following were done by Angel Gabriel EXCEPT? He
    1. appeared to Joseph in a dream.
    2. predicted the birth of Jesus.
    3. said Jesus would save mankind.
    4. announced the birth of Jesus.
71. The following were presents given to baby Jesus by the wiseman. Which one is NOT?
    1. Gold
    2. Silver
    3. Myrrh
    4. Frankincense
72. Which one of the following is the MAIN reason why King Herod wanted to kill baby Jesus?
    1. Jesus was born from a poor family.
    2. Jesus was born from the lineage of David.
    3. Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judah.
    4. He feared that Jesus would become famous.
73. By feeding five thousand people, Jesus showed one of the following character. Which one was it? He
    1. is powerful. 
    2. is caring.
    3. is generous.
    4. had faith.
74. "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8". These words were spoken by Jesus during?
    1. The sermon on the mount
    2. His temptation by the devil
    3. His transfiguration
    4. The miraculous catch of fish 
75. During the last supper Jesus took bread and broke it and shared with his disciples. The same way he took a cup of wine and gave it to his disciples. What did the bread symbolize? His
    1. body
    2. blood
    3. love
    4. saving power
76. From the incident that Jesus shared a meal with Zacheus the tax collector, christians leam that they should
    1. condemn sinners.
    2. win sinnners through their deeds.
    3. not associate with sinners.
    4. deal with sinners carefully. 
77. Which one of the following events took place when Jesus was at the garden of Gethsemane? He was
    1. lifted up to heaven.
    2. crucified.
    3. transfigured
    4. arrested. 7
78. Who among the following people helped Jesus to carry the cross?
    1. Joseph of Arimathea
    2. Simon Peter
    3. Simon of Cyrene
    4. Nicodemus 
79. Jesus is a sure hope of mankind. Which one of the following events marks his victory over death?
    1. Christmas
    2. Easter
    3. Pentecost
    4. Transfiguration
80. Who among the following people was chosen to prepare Judas as an apostle of Christ?
    1. Mathias
    2. Barnabas
    3. Simon of Cyrene
    4. Nicodemus
81. The early church prayed together, shared meals, shared their properties and shared the word of God together. All these activities symbolised?
    1. Charistimatic renewal
    2. The passover
    3. The holy communion
    4. The pentecost
82. "Whatever you do, work heartily as serving the lord and not men". Colossians 3:23. Who among the following people said these words?
    1. James
    2. Peter
    3. Jesus
    4. Paul
83.  Which one of the following was NOT a rite of passage in African traditional communities?
    1. Birth
    2. Marriage
    3. Baptism
    4. Death
84. Which one of the following ways of worship is common to both the traditional African communities?
    1. Reciting prayers
    2. Making sacrifices
    3. Reading scriptures
    4. Baptising the believers
85. Which one of the following is the MAIN role of grandparents in the bring up of children in traditional African communities? 
    1. Providing food for the children.
    2. Preparing them for initiation.
    3. unishing the evil doers
    4. Passing on the moral values. 8
86. Wachira attended a crusade where the preacher prayed for a sick woman and she got well. Which one of the following gifts of the holy spirit did the preacher have?
    1. Word of wisdom
    2. Healing
    3. Preaching 
    4. Praying
87. The following are good ways in which we can use our talents. Which one is NOT?
    1. Participating in cleaning of the market
    2. Offering guidance and counselling.
    3. Participating in choir practice.
    4. Asking for money after rendering help.
88. Erick a class eight boy is forced by his friends to smoke cigarettes. As a christian, what is the BEST action for him to take?
    1. Report the matter at the police station.
    2. Refuse and change his company. C
    3. Report his friends to the headteacher.
    4. Smoke and then repent later.
89. On her way from school, Damaris a class eight girl meets an old lady carrying a heavy basket. Suddenly the old lady falls down. As a christian, what is the BEST action for Damaris to take?
    1. Run away from the scene.
    2. Go back to school and get help.
    3. Assist her to rise up.
    4. Tell her to rise up and go.
    5. In which one of the following stations was the first church established in Kenya?
    6. Kiambu
    7. Kisumu 
    8. Malindi
    9. Rabai

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. "Min Sharti Maakhalaq. Wa min Sharri ghaasigin Idhaa waqaba." This are verses from Surah
    1. Al-Falaq
    2. Al-Nasr
    3. Al-Kafirun
    4. Al-Masad
62. What did AbuLahab do in the Surah Al Lahab, that made Allah (s.w) to curse him? He
    1. persecuted the early muslim converts
    2. attempted to demolish the holy kaaba
    3. openly called people into idol worship
    4. stopped the prophet from Da'awa.
63. Surah Maun, promises a heavy punishment for people who commit all the following vices EXCEPT
    1. mistreatment of orphans
    2. performing prayers only to be seen by people.
    3. selling good with unjust measures.
    4. performing Swalats as you skip.
64. Which one of the following characteristics describe Surah Al-Ikhlas?
    1. Al-Thuluithil Qur'an
    2. Al-Qalbul Qur'an
    3. Al-Fat-hul Our an
    4. Al-Muawidhatein
65. How many chapters are there in the holy Qur'an?
    1. 141
    2. 441
    3. 414
    4. 114
66. The two towns in which the holy Qur'an was revealed to prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) are
    1. Swafa and Sinai
    2. Makka and Madina
    3. Jerusalem and Bethlehem
    4. Syria and Taif
67. "Visit him, never annoy him, when you prepare a broth increase the soups you mind about him" Who is this according to the hadiths?
    1. relative
    2. friend
    3. neighbour
    4. brother muslim
68. Hadith. "A generous is near Allah, near paradise, near men and far from Hell. Which kind of a person is this? On
    1. who spends his wealth on the way of Allah.
    2. who gives essential services  to people in need.
    3. receives and takes good care visitors.
    4. who controls his soul and docs what benefits him in the hear after
69. The prophet (p.b.u.h) showed us three signs of a hypocrite. Which one on the is NOT among them? He
    1. betrays trust
    2. never fulfils a promise 
    3. tell lies
    4. complains loudly
70. Which one of the following values will enable a muslim to peacefully mix and interact with non-muslims even though they are annoyed
    1. Tolerance B
    2. Self reliance
    3. Patience
    4. Self discipline
71. Which one among the following recitation in Swalah indicates change of a posture
    1. Rabbanaa Walakal-Hamd
    2. Allahu Akbar
    3. Assalaam Aleikum Warahmatullat
    4. Subhaan Rabi-al-Aalaa
72. Zukkeina is not able to decide which high school to join after passing her KCPE exams excellently. Which Swalat should she perform to get guidance from Allah
    1. Swalatu Khusuf
    2. Swalalu Istiqa-a
    3. Swalat Tahajjud
    4. Swalatu Istikhaara
73. Which form of purification is done passing dusty hands on the face
    1. Tayammum
    2. Istinjaa 
    3. Ghusul
    4. Istimna-a
74. Dogs and pigs, their sweat, saliva and rashes are all classified under
    1. Najis Mutawasit
    2. Najis Mukhaffafa 
    3. Najis Mughalladha
    4. Najis Heidh
75. The Islamic Sharia has identified and listed ______groups of people who quality to receive Zakkat.
    1. six
    2. eight
    3. five
    4. seven
76. The meal prepared and feasted passed mid night by muslims in preparation for fasting that day is referred to as 
    1. Suhuur
    2. Walima
    3. Iftaar
    4. Twa'am
77. In which of the following places will a hujaaj put on Ihraam to start Hajj activities? At
    1. Arafa
    2. Miqat
    3. Muzdalifa
    4. Minna
78. Which one of the following is NOT an obligation towards a muslim dead body?
    1. Dafan
    2. Ruqiya
    3. Ghusul
    4. Kaffan
79. Which of these is a pair of vices that those who engage in them receive the curses of Allah?
    1. Bribe and alcohol 
    2. Murder and theft
    3. Lies and falls testimony
    4. Apostacy and adultory
80. The attribute of Allah(s.w), "Al-Mu-umin" means the
    1. magnificient
    2. sovereign
    3. designer
    4. trusted
81. During the prophets ascent to the Arsh of Allah in the Miiraj trip, the prophet(p.b.u.h) used a special animal called
    1. Al-Baqara
    2. Buraq
    3. Al-Fiil
    4. Al-Qaswa 
82. Where was the prophet (p.b.u.h) when he received the first revelation from Angel Jibril (A.S)?
    1. at Aqaba
    2. In cave Thaur
    3. On Mt Swafa
    4. In cave Hira
83. Which one among these months of the Islamic calendar is NOT an Ash-hurul Hurum?
    1. 9^th month
    2. 12^th month
    3. 1^st month
    4. 7^th month
84. The two daughters of the prophet Muhammad(S.A.W) who both got married to Caliph Uthman bin Affan were
    1. Zainaba and Faatima
    2. Ummu Kulthum and Zainab
    3. Faatima and Ruqayya
    4. Ruqayya and Ummu Kulthum
85. Which mistake did some army men do during Uhud that made muslims almost loose that battle to the Qufaar?
    1. Some army men were just hypocrites
    2. They disobeyed the prophet's instructions 
    3. Some never joined the prophet in Swalat Khauf.
    4. When the prophet(p.b.u.h) got hurt.
86. Which one among these Ummahaats were destroyed by Allah(s.w) because of injustice in measures in their businesses?
    1. Ummat Lut(A.S)
    2. Ummat Swalah (A.S)
    3. Ummat Shuaib(A.S)
    4. Ummat Nuh(A.S)
87. What is Tawakkul?
    1. The fellowship of Allah
    2. Reliance on Allah 
    3. The commitment to Allah
    4. The fear of Allah
88. Who accompanied the prophet (S.A.W) on his Hijra trip to Madina?
    1. Bilaal bin Rabbah
    2. Uthman bin Affaan 
    3. Abubakkar Sidiq
    4. Ayyub Auswari 
89. For how long did the prophet(S.A.W) propagate Islam secretly?
    1. Three years
    2. Ten years
    3. Five years.
    4. Thirteen years
90. Muslims and the Qureish elders drafted a Hudaibiyya peace agreement that was to last for a period of
    1. 23 years
    2. 17 years
    3. 10 years 
    4. 7 years

MARKING SCHEME

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

CRE

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

IRE

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

 
Study the map of Bego Area below and use it to answer questions 1 to 7.

1. The location of the two industries in Bego area was mainly influenced by
   1. nearness to market
   2. nearness to raw materials
   3. nearness to roads
   4. nearness to water supply
2. Which one of the following is a food crop grown in Bego area?
   1. Bananas
   2. Sugarcane
   3. Maize 
   4. Tea
3. The mineral mined in Bego area is
   1. limestone
   2. sand
   3. salt 
   4. soda ash
4. The general flow of river Bego is from
   1. North East
   2. South West
   3. North West
   4. South East
5. The economic activity carried out in the North Eastern part of Bego area is
   1. tea growing 
   2. sugarcane farming
   3. mining
   4. livestock
6. The main reason why tea is grown in the South Western part of Bego area is that A
   1. the area has cool and wet conditions
   2. the area is hilly
   3. rivers in the area provide water irrigation 
   4. there is adequate labour
7. Which one of the following places is at the HIGHEST altitude above sea level?
   1. Cattle dip 
   2. Pineapple farm 
   3. Tugo town
   4. Sibi town
8. Traditional forms of government among the Nyamwezi people were beaded by
   1. chiefs
   2. kings
   3. council of elders 
   4. emperors
9. Which one of the following is not a roleof children in a family?
   1. Taking care of family property
   2. Seeking for advice from parents
   3. Providing basic needs
   4. Respecting other members of the family
10. The first member states of the East African community (EAC) when it was formed in 1967 were 
    1. Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania 
    2. Djibouti, Rwanda, Uganda 
    3. Tanzania, Burundi, Sudan 
    4. Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia
11. Which one of the following relief features in Africa formed through faulting and twisting of underneath rocks? 
    1. Mount Ruwenzori
    2. Atlas mountains
    3. Yatta plateau
    4. Rift Valley
12. Radios are used to make government announcements because
    1. most people understand Kiswahili
    2. most areas are supplied with electricity 
    3. messages are made in indigenous languages 
    4. they are widespread

The diagram below shows a marine fishing method.

13. The marine fishing method illustrated in the above diagram is
    1. purse-seining method 
    2. trawling method 
    3. long lining method 
    4. net drifting method
14. Improvement in modern systems of communication in Africa has mainly resulted in
    1. expansion of urban centres
    2. decrease in rates of crime
    3. increase in trading activities
    4. migration of people to towns
15. Chief Mkwawa and Koitalel Arap Samoei had one factor in common. It is that they
    1. signed peace treaties with Europeans
    2. gave their land to European farms
    3. collaborated with the Europeans
    4. resisted European colonial rule
16. Three of the following statements about clans are correct. Which one is not?
    1. Members are related by blood
    2. Members help one another
    3. Members live in the same area 
    4. Members have a common ancestor
17. The following are characteristics of a vegetation zone in Africa;
    1. There is plenty of tall grass i
    2. Most trees are deciduous iii
    3. Thorny trees of medium height
       The vegetation zone described above is
       1. savannah vegetation
       2. mountain vegetation
       3. semi-desert vegetation
       4. rain forest vegetation
18. Which one of the following language groups is not found in West Africa?
    1. Benue-Congo speakers
    2. Cushitic speakers
    3. Afro-Asiatic speakers 
    4. Mande speakers
19. It is important for people to live in peace in the society in order to
    1. conserve the environment
    2. prevent the spread of diseases
    3. enable leaders rule for long periods
    4. enable the government to deliver services
20. A characteristic of areas where beef ranching is done is that the areas 
    1. have dense forests 
    2. have irrigated pastures
    3. are sparsely populated 
    4. experience cool and wet climate
21. The political party that led Tanganyika to independence was
    1. Tanganyika African National Union
    2. Chama cha Mapinduzi
    3. Tanganyika African Association :
    4. United Tanganyika party 
22. Which one of the following groups is made up of Bantu communities who live in Southern Africa?
    1. Sara, Luba, Bakongo 
    2. Chagga, Baganda, Taita
    3. Tswana, Bemba, Hutu
    4. Zulu, Sotho, Herero
23. Which one of the following rivers in Africa is correctly matched with the water body where it ends?
    1. River Nile - Lake Turkana 
    2. River Orange - Atlantic Ocean
    3. River Limpopo-Mediterranean Sea
    4. River Omo - Indian Ocean
24. The main reason why Kenya traders with other countries is to
    1. earn foreign exchange
    2. promote good relations with other countries
    3. advertise tourist attracting sites,
    4. enable Kenyans to move freely
25. Person living with disabilities in Kenya have the right to
    1. do what they want 
    2. form their own political parties
    3. be given higher salaries
    4. be nominated to the senate
26. The plains Nilotes settled in the Rift Valley region of Kenya because 
    1. the areas had fertile soils for farming 
    2. there were many trade goods in the area 
    3. the areas were ideal for grazing
    4. the areas were not habited
27. The aim of preparing a school motto is to
    1. guide the learners to achieve the aims of the school 
    2. prepare pupils to be future leaders
    3. outline the rules of the school 
    4. allocate time for school activities
28. Three of the following are effects of revolution of the earth. Which one is not?
    1. It causes deflecting of winds
    2. It causes different seasons 
    3. It causes sea and land breezes rotation
    4. It causes different lengths of day and night
29. Which one of the following is an example of a processing industry?
    1. Paper manufacturing
    2. Flour milling
    3. Glass manufacturing
    4. Shoe manufacturing

Use the map of Eastern Africa below to answer questions 30 to 33.

30. Three of the following statements about the country marked M are correct. Which one is not? 
    1. It was ruled by an emperor upto 1974 
    2. Some areas in the country are deserts 
    3. It is the largest country in Eastern Africa
    4. It successfully resisted colonial rule 
31. The game reserve marked R is
    1. Kidepo
    2. Selous
    3. Serengeti
    4. Bwindi
32. The community that settled in the shaded area marked S during the migration period was
    1. Pokomo 
    2. Chagga 
    3. Abagusii 
    4. Taita
33. The country marked F was colonized by
    1. France 
    2. Italy 
    3. Britain
    4. Germany 
34. Which one of the following citizens does not demonstrate patriotism?
    1. Riziki - participate in communal work
    2. Taiyo - Attends national day celebrations
    3. Amollo - favours his relatives in employment
    4. Gatura - Conserves forest reserves
35. Below are descriptions of a lake in Africa. 
    1. It was formed through downwarping 
    2. It is located in a dry area
    3. It is shared by three countries
       The lake described above is
       1. Lake Tanganyika
       2. Lake Turkana 
       3. Lake Malawi
       4. Lake Chad
36. The main problem facing in land water fishing in both Kenya and Tanzania is
    1. water hyacinth growing in lakes
    2. oil spills from ships
    3. inadequate market for fish
    4. overfishing in major fishing lakes
37. Which one of the following actions is a government policy that may influence settlement of people in a place?
    1. Establishment of multi-purpose river projects
    2. Introduction of family planning methods
    3. Vaccination of people against diseases
    4. Allowing people to move to towns
38. Sisal growing in Kenya has declined due
    1. frequent droughts in the country
    2. low demand fro sisal products
    3. lack of funds to invest in sisal farming
    4. increase in population in growing areas
39. The following are some communities found in Eastern Africa
    1. Nyamwezi
    2. Akamba
    3. Baganda
       It is correct to conclude that the above communities
       1. were ruled by kings
       2. resisted European colonial rule
       3. took part in the long distance trade
       4. settle in highland regions
40. Three of the following statements about  indigenous education in the pre-colonial period are true. Which one is not?
    1. Learners were given written tests
    2. Some skills were taught through observations
    3. Learners were taught by older members
    4. Proverbs were used to teach moral values
41. The diagram below shows a road sign.
    
    A motorist who sees the road sign shown above should
    1. turn back 
    2. call for help
    3. stop the vehicle
    4. reduce speed
42. Below are statements about an early visitor to Eastern Arica 
    1. He settled along the coast
    2. He took part in coastal trade it
    3. He came to Eastern Africa in 1840
       The person described above is
       1. Seyyid Said
       2. William Macknon
       3. Carl Peters
       4. Vasco da Gama
43. The formation of the Rift Valley was caused by
    1. solidification of Magma on the surface
    2. erosion of soft parts of the earth
    3. faulting and sinking of land
    4. folding and twisting of underneath rocks
44. The lake Victoria basin and the west coast of Africa have high population due to
    1. high rainfall in the areas
    2. deposition of rich soils by rivers 
    3. cool and wet highland conditions
    4. presence of minerals in the areas
45. Conservation of natural forests in the highland areas in Kenya is done in order to 
    1. attract tourists in the country 
    2. get a constant source of firewood 
    3. get timber for export
    4. preserve sources of rivers 
46. Which one of the following is a social right of a child? Right to
    1. marry
    2. vote
    3. own property
    4. education
47. When Julius Nyerere was the president of Tanzania he
    1. formed the first political party
    2. took part in forming the East African community (EAC) 
    3. made Tanzania a multi-state country
    4. was overthrown by the army 4
48. What is the time in Dakar 17°W when the time in Kampala 28°E is 2:20pm?
    1. 11.20am
    2. 5.20am
    3. 11.20pm
    4. 5.20pm
49. Mr. Hashm deals in Petroleum products. The best form to use to transport petroleum form Saudi Arabia is 
    1. pipeline transport
    2. air transport 
    3. water transport
    4. railway transport 
50. The Western part of Botswana are sparsely populated due to
    1. presence of swamps
    2. insecurity
    3. semi-arid conditions
    4. flooding by rivers
51. Which one of the following is not a impact of industries in urban areas?
    1. Dumping of waste in rivers 
    2. Increase in crop production
    3. Release of smoke into the atmosphere
    4. They encourage growth of slums
52. Which one of the following was a negative effect of colonial rule in Eastern Africa? 
    1. Africans changed their names
    2. Some places were named after Europeans
    3. Africans lost their fertile lands 
    4. African communities developed unity
53. Which one of the following combinations is made up of cold currents only?
    1. Aguhlas and canary currents
    2. Somali and Benguela currents
    3. Guinea and Aguhlas currents
    4. Benguela and canary currents
54. The following are facts about a town in Eastern Africa;
    1. It was started by Arab trader 
    2. It has a petroleum refinery
    3. It is a major tourist destination town
       The town described above is
       1. Mombasa 
       2. Kampala
       3. Addis Ababa
       4. Dodoma
55. What did the British do to Mekatilili wa Menza when they arrested her?
    1. They sent her to exile in Seychelles 
    2. They sent her to live in Kisii
    3. They cut off her head
    4. They jailed her for a long time
56. Below are requirements for growing a certain crop;
    1. Cool highland temperatures 
    2. High rainfall that is well distributed 
    3. High altitude
    4. Fertile volcanic soils that are slightly acidic
    5. The requirements listed above favour the growing of
       1. bananas
       2. sisal
       3. sugarcane
       4. tea
57. Who among the following leaders is not elected on a polling day in Kenya?
    1. Senator
    2. Woman Representative
    3. County commissioner
    4. County Representative
58. Three of the following duties of the body incharge of elections in Kenya except
    1. announcing election results
    2. registering political parties 
    3. reviewing constituency boundaries
    4. organizing and supervising elections 
59. An elected member of the county assembly loses a seat if the person
    1. is jailed for 6 months or more
    2. goes out of Kenya 
    3. is admitted in hospital
    4. is arrested by the police 
60. A person becomes a nominated member of a county assembly through
    1. election by voters in a ward
    2. election by members of a county assembly
    3. appointing by a political party
    4. appointing by the governor

SECTION B: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit because 
    1. they wanted to become wise
    2. the snake tricked them
    3. they wanted to cover their nakedness
    4. they were hungry
62.  During the time of Noah God destroyed people because
    1. they were building a high tower
    2. they were evil and wicked
    3. they had become too many
    4. they were speaking one language 
63. A promise that God made to Abraham when he was living in Haran was that
    1. Abraham would live to old age
    2. Abraham's descendants would rule forever
    3. God would give him many descendant
    4. God would make him rich
64. Who among the following people was a brother of Moses?
    1. Joshua
    2. Elkanah
    3. Caleb
    4. Aaron

65. During the Exodus the Israelites asked 

    Moses to give them
    1. Weapons
    2. Kings
    3. Water
    4. Clothes
66. Gideon was able to defeat the Midianites because
    1. he obeyed God's commands
    2. he was a brave soldier 
    3. he was experienced in fighting
    4. he had a large army
67. King Saul disobeyed God when he
    1. A took the wife of Uriah
    2. failed to kill animals captured in war 
    3. married many wives
    4. took Naboth's vineyard
68. When King Solomon prayed to God he asked for
    1. wealth
    2. wisdom
    3. long live
    4. fame
69. When prophet Elisha visited the woman of Shunem he told her that
    1. she would get a husband
    2. her flour and oil would never run out 
    3. she would have a son
    4. she would be the ruler of Israel
70. Which one of the following was done by the wisemen who visited Jesus? They
    1. went back singing and rejoicing
    2. ate with Joseph and Mary 
    3. offered burnt sacrifices
    4. did not go back to Herod
71. Zechariah the father of John the Baptist worked as
    1. a priest
    2. a carpenter 
    3. a tax collector 
    4. a shepherd
72. When the devil told Jesus to kneel down and worship him Jesus replied that
    1. you should not put the Lord to the test 
    2. man shall not live by bread alone 
    3. you should worship the Lord your God alone 
    4. human beings cannot live on bread alone
73. Jesus taught his disciples during
    1. the sermon on the mountain
    2. the last supper
    3. the walk to Emmaus
    4. a fishing session in lake Galilee
74. The two brothers who left their father in a boat and followed Jesus were
    1. John and Peter 
    2. John and Andrew
    3. John and Philip
    4. John and James
75. The parable of the three servants teaches christians to
    1. respect people in authority
    2. use their talents well
    3. be kind to the needy
    4. repent their sins
76. Jesus healed people possessed with demons. This showed his power over
    1. diseases
    2. evil
    3. nature
    4. death
77. Simon of Cyrene carried the cross of Jesus because
    1. he knew Jesus
    2. Jesus was tired 
    3. the soldiers forced
    4. he was a God-fearing man
78. Jesus forgave the sins of a thief who had been crucified on his side because 
    1. the thief was innocent 
    2. the thief was a God fearing man
    3. the thief was repentant 
    4. Jesus knew the thief
79. Which one of the following women visited the empty tomb?
    1. Lydia
    2. Salome
    3. Tabitha
    4. Martha
80. Which one of the following combinations consist of people who met Jesus on the day he resurrected?
    1. Mary Magdalene and Cleopas
    2. Thomas and Matthew
    3. Peter and John
    4. Mary mother James and Philip
81. Immediately before Jesus ascended to heaven he told his disciples to
    1. look themselves in a room 
    2. be satisfied with what they get 
    3. go to all places and preach
    4. preach in different languages
82. Which one of the following actions in traditional African communities is forbidden? 
    1. Hitting an elder 
    2. Giving food to strangers 
    3. Walking at night
    4. Singing songs
83. In traditional African communities ancestors are best remembered through
    1. performing libations
    2. using the items they left 
    3. calling out their names during prayer
    4. naming children after them
84. Which one of the following is the main reason for marriage in traditional African communities?
    1. To get dowry payment 
    2. To continue the family lineage
    3. To get a companion
    4. To feel important
85. Which one of the following is a rite of passage in traditional African communities? 
    1. Burial
    2. Confirmation 
    3. Naming
    4. Initiation
86. Christians take their first harvest of crop to the church mainly to
    1. feed worshippers in the church 
    2. sell surplus food 
    3. show gratitude for God's blessings 
    4. provide food for the clergy
87. It is important for christians to work in order to
    1. do the will of God
    2. become rich
    3. be recognized in the society 
    4. get paid
88. Leisure time should be spent doing those activities that
    1. make a person rich
    2. goes against moral values
    3. promote the welfare of a community
    4. promote personal interest
89. Gabriel a stands six pupil, prays for his sick mother. This element of prayer is 
    1. petition
    2. confession
    3. adoration
    4. intercession 
90. The early European missionaries taught Africans how to read and write because they wanted them to 
    1. get jobs
    2. read the Bible 
    3. be equal to the Europeans
    4. stop their customs

SECTION II: ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. "Fawailul lil muswaliin" is a verse from Suratul ________________.
    1. Maun
    2. Tiyn 
    3. Fiyl
    4. Kauthar
62. Swafa and Marwa is performed to remember which Prophet together with his mother?
    1. Ishaq
    2. Issa
    3. Ibrahim
    4. Ismail
63. Believe in the angels of Allah is the pillar of Iman.
    1. First
    2. Second 
    3. Fourth 
    4. Third
64. We celebrate iddul Fitri in the month of
    1. Shawwal 
    2. Ramadhan
    3. Rajab
    4. Muharram
65. The story of Abraham AlAshram is explained in which Surah?
    1. Maun
    2. Tiyn
    3. Fiyl
    4. Kauthar
66. When the Prophet left for Madina he left laying his bed.
    1. Abu-Bakr
    2. Umar 
    3. Ali
    4. Uthman
67. Which one among the following is an example of medium Najis?
    1. Women in monthly period
    2. Bleeding or producing pus
    3. Ejaculation of sperms
    4. Sexual intercourse
68. The people of Makkah who welcomed the people of Madinah are called 
    1. Jews
    2. Muhajirin 
    3. Answar 
    4. Kharajites
69. Prophet Muhammad went to for a trade caravan when he met Bahira. 
    1. Medina 
    2. Syria 
    3. Makka
    4. Egypt 
70. Work in islam is regarded as an act of
    1. Torture
    2. Ibaadah 
    3. Makruh
    4. Punishment
71. The ninth month in the Islamic calendar
    1. Rajab
    2. Ramadhan
    3. Shawwal
    4. Muharram
72. The second battle to be fought by the Muslims is
    1. Siffin
    2. Badr
    3. Uhud 
    4. Khandag
73. The prophet advised as to say the truth even if it is
    1. Bitter 
    2. Bad 
    3. Hurting 
    4. Sour
74. On which of the following is Zakat not payable?
    1. Animal
    2. Agricultures produce 
    3. Furniture 
    4. Mineral
75. Who among the following people is NOT a recipient of Zakat? 
    1. Debtor
    2. New converts 
    3. Slaves 
    4. Orphan
76. Three of the following are not Major Hadath EXCEPT?
    1. Vomit 
    2. Blood
    3. Urine 
    4. Sperms
77. In which Surah was Abu Lahab cursed?
    1. Masad
    2. Nasr 
    3. Fiyl. 
    4. Kauthar
78. The archers placed at Mount Uhud during the battle of Uhud disobeyed the Prophet because of 
    1. Fear 
    2. Jealous 
    3. Greedy 
    4. Fatigue
79. Which surahs teaches Muslims not to dwell so much on worldly gains?
    1. Humaza 
    2. Takkathur 
    3. Nasr 
    4. Kauthar
80. The Angel in charge of questioning the dead in the grave are called__________
    1. Munkar and Nakir
    2. Ratib and Atid
    3. Hamalatul Arshi
    4. Hafadha
81. The attribute of Allah which Muslims believe in are ___________
    1. 10 
    2. 17 
    3. 6
    4. 99 
82. The first wife of Prophet Muhammad is ______________.
    1. Aisha 
    2. Maryam 
    3. Fatimah 
    4. Khadija
83. The first thing done to a new born baby is ______________.
    1. Adhan 
    2. Khitan
    3. Aqiqa 
    4. Iqamah
84. Which among the following Prophet was sent to King Herod?
    1. Zakaria
    2. Yusuf
    3. Issa
    4. Ayyub 
85. Where was Prophets Muhammad mother buried? 
    1. Abwan 
    2. Makkah
    3. Madinah 
    4. Syria
86. Which among the following prayers is commonly known as" swalatul Wustwa".
    1. Dhuhr.
    2. Maghrib.
    3. .Asr. 
    4. Fajr
87. Which month do Muslims observe fasting? 
    1. Muharram
    2. Ramadhan
    3. Safar
    4. Rabiul Awal
88. The 24 Prophet of Allah mentioned in the Holy Quran is _______________.
    1. Adam
    2. Muhammad 
    3. Idris
    4. Issa 
89. How many goats are slaughtered for the Aqiqa of a baby girl?
    1. One
    2. Two 
    3. Three
    4. four
90. Swalatul Khusuf is the prayer for the eclipse of the _____________.
    1. Moon 
    2. Sun
    3. Stars 
    4. Rain

MARKING SCHEME

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

C.R.E

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

STANDARD 6, END OF TERM  1 EXAM
SOCIAL STUDIES AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
NAME....................................................SCHOOL....................................

SECTION A
SOCIAL STUDIES

Study the map of N. ere area and answer questions 1 - 7

1. What is the direction of the quarry from the National park?
   1. North East
   2. South West
   3. North West
   4. South East
2. The peoplee of Ndere area are mainly
   1. Christians
   2. Traditionalists
   3. Pagans
   4. Hindus
3. What is the climate of the North Western part of Ndere Area?
   1. Cool and wet
   2. Hot and wet
   3. Hot and dry
   4. Cool and dry
4. Which one of the following economic activities is NOT carried out in Ndere area?
   1. Tourism
   2. Lumbering
   3. Crop farming
   4. Fishing
5. What feature is found at the part marked M on river Kembo?
   1. Tributary
   2. Estuary
   3. Delta
   4. Confluence
6. The administrative head of Ndere area is likely to be
   1. a senator
   2. a member of county assembly
   3. a governor
   4. the president
7. Which type of vegetation is found at the South Eastern part of Ndere area?
   1. Grassland vegetation
   2. Mountain vegetation
   3. Riverine vegetation
   4. Papyrus reeds
8. The following Kenyan communities belong to the Western Bantus. Which one does NOT?
   1. Abaluhyia
   2. Abakuria
   3. Abagusii
   4. Ameru
9. Which one of the following is the most widespread means of sending messages to large number of people. Use of
   1. newspapers
   2. television
   3. radio
   4. messengers
10. Which one of the following weather instruments is used to measure both the strength and direction of wind?
    
11. Which of the following is the most expensive way of preserving fish?
    1. Smoking
    2. Using a refrigerator
    3. Sun drying
    4. Salting
12. The largest relief region in Kenya is the
    1. plateau
    2. lake basin
    3. Rift valley
    4. highlands
13. The following rivers drain into lake Turkana except
    1. River Omo
    2. River Turkwel
    3. River Kerio
    4. River Ewaso Nyiro North
14. Kenya is divided into constituencies.
    1. 47
    2. 68
    3. 290
    4. 350

Use the diagram below to answer questions 15 - 16.

15. The side marked B is known as
    1. leeward side
    2. rainshadow
    3. Windward side
    4. convectional side
16. Which economic activity cannot be carried out in the region marked A?
    1. Cash crop farming
    2. Dairy farming
    3. Pastoralism
    4. Fish farming
17. Which one of the following is NOT among the Kalenjin age sets?
    1. Chumo
    2. Nyong
    3. Maina
    4. Mwangi
18. General elections are held in Kenya after every _______ years.
    1. 5
    2. 10
    3. 20
    4. 1
19. Jamhuri day is celebrated on ________ year.
    1. 12th December
    2. 1st June
    3. 1st May
    4. 20th October
20. The road sign shown below means
    
    
    1. road junction ahead
    2. hospital ahead
    3. right bend ahead
    4. no entry
21. Which of the following factors mainly influences the way penple are distributed in an area?
    1. Climate
    2. Soil
    3. Relief
    4. Latitude
22. Which one of the following is the main line of latitude?
    1. The Greenwich Meridian
    2. The Tropic of cancer
    3. The Tropic of capricon
    4. The Equator
23. In which year did Kenya become a British colony?
    1. 1895
    2. 1920
    3. 1952
    4. 1963
24. What was the main economic activity of the Semites who settled at the Coast of Kenya?
    1. Cattle Keeping
    2. Hunting and gathering
    3. Trading
    4. Crop farming
25. Which one of the following countries in Eastern Africa does not have a coastal plain?
    1. Eritrea
    2. Uganda
    3. Djibouti
    4. Somalia
26. What is the main function of the judiciary?
    1. It makes laws
    2. It interprets the laws
    3. It implements government policies
    4. It arrests criminals
27. Lawlessness can lead to all the following except
    1. slow development
    2. loss of property and life
    3. civil wars among communities
    4. rapid development
28. Who among the following traditional Kenyan leaders did not resist the British?
    1. Nabongo Mumia
    2. Koitalel Arap Samoei
    3. Mukite wa Nameme
    4. Mekatilili wa Menza
29. Which of the following countries border Kenya to the North West
    1. Ethiopia
    2. Sudan
    3. Uganda
    4. South Sudan
30. Acacia and baobab trees are mainly found in the
    1. mountain vegetation
    2. desert vegetation
    3. Savannah vegetation
    4. riverine vegetation
31. A group of people who are related by blood, marriage or adoption form:
    1. a family
    2. a clan
    3. an age set
    4. a community
32. Education in the past was passed through the following methods except 
    1. riddles
    2. books
    3. proverbs
    4. songs
33. Planting of trees where some have been cut is known as
    1. afforestation
    2. deforestation
    3. agro forestry
    4. re- afforestation
34. Which one of the following is NOT a human right?
    1. Right to education
    2. Right to life
    3. Right to safe environment
    4. Right to mob justice
35. A good citizen is the one who does the following except
    1. fights corruption
    2. pays taxes
    3. practices honesty
    4. practices nepotism
36. The exchange of goods and services for other goods and services is called
    1. currency trade
    2. monetary trade
    3. traditional trade
    4. barter trade
37. Which one of the following is NOT a product of traditional industries?
    1. Vest
    2. Spear
    3. Cowbell
    4. Drum
38. Three of the following are species of trees found in natural forests. Which is NOT?
    1. Mvule
    2. Camphor
    3. Pine
    4. Mahogany
39. The walls of the Rift Valley are called
    1. ranges
    2. faults
    3. escarpments
    4. Drifts
40. The first prime minister of Kenya was
    1. Jomo Kenyatta
    2. Eliud Mathu
    3. Raila Odinga
    4. James Gichuru
41. Which one of the following Kenyan communities does not belong to the Mijikenda? 
    1. Agiriama
    2. Wataita
    3. Ribe
    4. Chonyi
42. Carrying of goods from one place to another is called:
    1. communication
    2. transport 
    3. trading
    4. tourism
43. Debates in the County Assembly are chaired by
    1. the Governor
    2. the Member of County Assembly
    3. the Speaker
    4. the County Commission

Us the map below to answer quesjons 44 - 47

44. The tourist attraction marked K is
    1. Sibiloi National park
    2. Malka Mari National park
    3. Awara plains
    4. Lotikipi plains
45. The border town marked M is likely to be
    1. Moyale
    2. Lodwar
    3. Mandera
    4. Wajir
46. The river marked N is
    1. River Kerio
    2. River Turkwel
    3. River Ewaso Nyiro North
    4. River Yala
47. The mountain marked L was formed through
    1. volcanicity
    2. faulting
    3. folding
    4. erosion
48. Which one of the following is a manufacturing industry?
    1. Cement making
    2. Fruit canning 
    3. Printing
    4. Banking
49. The practise of growing fruits, vegetables and flowers is called
    1. horticulture
    2. viticulture
    3. floriculture
    4. market gardening
50. The following are conditions favouring the growing of a certain crop
    Fertile soils
    Heavy rainfall
    Well drained, slightly acidic soils
    Cool temperaturesWhich crop requires the above conditions?
    1. Maize
    2. Cotton
    3. Wheat
    4. Sugarcane
51. Which body in Kenya is in-charge of managing the National Games Parks?
    1. The Kenya Wildlife Services
    2. The County Government
    3. The Kenya Defence Forces
    4. The Kenya Forestry Department
52. Which one of the following is the main function of schools?
    1. To prepare learners for future life
    2. To equip learners with knowledge and skills
    3. To educate learners on good morals
    4. To help learners on good morals
53. Which means of transport is used to transport petroleum from Mombasa to Kisumu?
    1. Pipeline
    2. Cable
    3. Railway
    4. Road
54. What is another name for alluvial soil?
    1. Loam soil
    2. Red volcanic soil
    3. Young soil
    4. Black cotton soil
55. Which one of the following activities does not cause soil erosion?
    1. Overgrazing
    2. Monocropping
    3. Deforestation
    4. Afforestation
56. Which one of the following mountains in Eastern Africa is NOT correctly matched with the country where it is found?
    1. Ras-Dashan - Ethiopia
    2. Meru - Tanzania
    3. Elgon - Sudan
    4. Ruwenzori -- Tanzania
57. Rusinga Island is found in
    1. lake Victoria
    2. the Indian Ocean
    3. Lake Turkana
    4. Lake Baringo
58. The Turkana, Maasai, Njemps and Samburu are
    1. Plain Nilotes
    2. Highland Nilotes
    3. River Lake Nilotes
    4. Western Bantus
59. The following are factors that promote peace in the society except:
    1. increased corruption among leaders
    2. respect for human right
    3. religious tolerance among people
    4. respect for the rule of law
60. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is headed by
    1. the President
    2. the Returning Officer
    3. the Elections Officer
    4. the IEBC Chairman

SECTION B
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. The book in the Bible wnion talks about the story of creation is
    1. Exodus
    2. Genesis
    3. Leviticus
    4. Mathew
62. Who was the first person to lead the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt?
    1. Moses
    2. Aaron
    3. Joshua
    4. Caleb
63. Which one of the following was NOT a responsibility given to both the man and the woman that God created?
    1. To make money
    2. To have many children
    3. To care for all the things that God had made
    4. To have power over the fish, birds and all the animals.
64. The Israelites first celebrated Passover while in: -
    1. Canaan
    2. Jerusalem
    3. Galilee
    4. Egypt
65. Joseph was able to overcome the temptations from Potiphar's wife mainly he was
    1. forgiving
    2. hardworking 
    3. faithful
    4. humble
66. In Genesis 1:26, which creatures were created last?
    1. Fish
    2. Birds
    3. Human beings
    4. Animals
67. Among the three kings of Israel, who among them was being tormented by evil spirits?
    1. David
    2. Saul
    3. Solomon
    4. Jeroboam
68. Which one of the following parables of Jesus talks about repentance? The parable of:
    1. the sower
    2. the lost son
    3. the lost coin
    4. the judge and the widow
69. Jesus washed the disciples' feet to demonstrate
    1. love and hate
    2. pride and love 
    3. humility and love
    4. selfishness and humility
70. Who among the following was forced to carry the cross for Jesus?
    1. Simon of cyrene 
    2. Simon Pete
    3. John the Baptist
    4. Joseph of Arimathea
71. Jesus performed his first miracle at a wedding at
    1. Cana
    2. Capernaum
    3. Jericho
    4. Jerusalem
72. All the following women went to the tomb where Jesus had been buried EXCEPT:
    1. Mary Magdalene
    2. Joanna
    3. Salome
    4. Mary the mother of James
73. Which is the third book in the four Gospels in the New testament? 
    1. Mathew
    2. Mark
    3. Luke
    4. John
74. "Salvation has come to this house today, for this man also is a descendant of Abraham. (Luke 19:1-10) Jesus was referring to which one of the following people?
    1. Judas
    2. Paul
    3. Zacchaeus
    4. Simon Peter
75. All the following activities were done by the early believers EXCEPT
    1. learnt from the Apostles
    2. shared meals and prayers
    3. praised God and prayed together
    4. organised harambee meetings
76. In Gen. 12: 1-9 who obeyed and trusted God and God blessed him?
    1. Abraham
    2. Moses
    3. Joshua
    4. Caleb
77. Jesus shared the Last Supper with His disciples before His
    1. Death, crucifixion and arrest.
    2. Arrest, death and crucifixion
    3. Arrest, crucifixion and death
    4. Crucifixion, baptism and death
78. Which one of the following is NOT a name that refers to the Eucharist?
    1. the Holy Communion
    2. the Manna
    3. the Holy mass
    4. the Lord's table
79. The disciples received the gift of the Holy Spirit on:
    1. Christmas
    2. Pentecost
    3. Easter
    4. Good Friday
80. According to Ephesians 4:11. God gave different gifts to people Which gift did he not give among the following?
    1. singers
    2. Apostles
    3. Prophets
    4. Evangelists
81. African traditional communities believed that when a person died, he/she joined the
    1. pastors 
    2. friends
    3. medicinemen
    4. ancestors
82. One of the following was NOT an activity conducted by the ancestors in African traditional societies. Which one is it?
    1. They began a clan
    2. They solved disagreements
    3. They made sure that families lived together in peace
    4. They forced children to go to school
83. What name do the Bukusu call their God?
    1. Ngai
    2. Were
    3. Nyasaye
    4. Mulungu
84. Which one of the stages in traditional African communities did NOT mark new life?
    1. Birth
    2. Initiation
    3. Marriage
    4. Baptism
85. Which one of the following practices can end a friendship?
    1. Love
    2. Gossip
    3. Kindness
    4. Thankfulness
86. Who among the following people are NOT needy?
    1. The orphans
    2. The wealthy 
    3. The aged
    4. People living with HIV/AIDS
87. Christians can live the new life well by the help
    1. friends
    2. parents
    3. teachers
    4. The Holy Spirit
88. Christians believe that they can get new life when they
    1. believe in the priest
    2. believe in the ancestors
    3. believe in Jesus Christ
    4. believe in the trinity
89. Christians share new life with others by
    1. reading the Bible only
    2. doing good and helping one another
    3. helping the rich
    4. preaching the word of God to the poor
90. Mary's father wants her to drop out of school and get married to a rich man. As a Christian, Mary should
    1. accept to get married
    2. talk arrogantly to her fathe
    3. run away from home 
    4. report the matter at the chiefs office.

MARKING SCHEME

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

CRE

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