History Form 1 - Question Paper
History Form 1 - Question Paper
INSTRUCTIONS
This paper has three sections i.e. Section A (25 marks), Section B (45 marks) and
Section C 30 marks)
Section A has Q1-17, Section B has Q18-20 while Section C has Q21 and Q22
Answer all the questions in this paper
All answers must be written in English
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SECTION A (25 MARKS)
Answer all the Questions
1. State one unwritten source of Kenyan History (1mark)
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2. Name the archaeological site where the remains of Kenyapithecus were discovered in
Kenya. (1 mark)
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4. Give two reasons why human beings lived in groups during the Stone Age period.
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5. Identify two ways through which early agriculture spread during the Stone Age period.
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6. What was the main reason for the dispersal of the coastal Bantus from Shungwaya? (1 mark)
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7. Give one reason for the migration of the Borana from Ethiopia into Kenya. (1 mark)
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8. State two functions of Njuri Ncheke among the Ameru. (2 marks)
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9. Identify the main reason why the Mijikenda lived in the Kaya (1 mark)
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10. Mention two cultural practices that were adopted by the Maasai from the Southern
Cushites. (2 marks)
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11. Name the missionary society that established a home for freed slaves at the coast. (1 mark)
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12. Highlight two factors which led to the increase in demand for slaves along the East
African Coast during the 19th Century. (2 marks)
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13. Identify the two main items of trade from the interior during the long distance trade.
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14. Give two reasons why Oman Rulers were interested in establishing their control over
the Kenyan Coast. (2 marks)
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15. Name the document which contains the Bill of Rights for Kenyan citizens. (1 mark)
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16. Give the meaning of citizenship. (1 mark)
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17. Mention two practices that may interfere with national unity in Kenya (2 marks)
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SECTION B (45 MARKS)
ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS
18. a. State three reasons why Africa is considered the cradle of mankind. (3 marks)
B .Explain six results of the Agrarian Revolution in Britain. (12 Marks)
19. (a) Mention three age grades of the Council of elders among the Akamba. (3marks)
(b) D es crib e s ix s ocial effects of m igration and s ettlem ent of Mijik end a
community into Kenya. (12 marks)
22. a) Apart from Right to life, state other five rights and freedoms that are contained in
the Bill of rights (5 marks)
b) Explain six instances/ circumstances that limits right to life (10 marks)
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