History Questions and Answers - Form 2 End Term 1 Exams 2021

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INSTRUCTION

  • Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.

SECTION A: (40 MARKS)

Answer all the questions from this section.

  1. Name two sources of history of Kenyan communities during pre-colonial period. (2 mks)
  2. Identify three similarities between early agriculture in Mesopotamia and Egypt. (3 mks)
  3. State two reasons why the Portuguese were able to conquer the coastal towns by 1500AD.(2 mks)
  4. State two ways in which mission stations in Kenya promoted to the spread of Christianity.(2 mks)
  5. Give two reasons that can make a registered person to loose citizenship in Kenya. (2 mks)
  6. Identify three ways in which education system in Kenya promotes National unity (3 mks)
  7. State three ways in which poor transport systems have contributed to food shortage in Africa.  (3 mks)
  8. Give four effects of telecommunication in modern society. (4 mks)
  9. Name any two early sources of energy. (2 mks)
  10. Give any three limitations of using fire and smoke signals in communication. (3 mks)
  11. State three roles of tuaregs in Trans-Saharan trade. (3 mks)
  12. Identify the two examples of regional trade. (2 mks)
  13. Identify any two factors that may limit national unity in Kenya. (2 mks)
  14. Give two reasons why the Portuguese build Fort Jesus. (2 mks)
  15. State two factors that made the Akamba to participate in long distance trade during 19th century.   (2 mks)
  16. Identify the three species of homo sapiens. (3 mks)

SECTION B: (30 MARKS)

Answer any two questions.

  1.  
    1. Identify five ways in which slaves were acquired during Trans-Atlantic trade. (5 mks)
    2. What were the results of Trans-Atlantic trade in West Africa? (10 mks)
  2.  
    1. What factors made early man to domesticate crops and animals. (3 mks)
    2. Explain the causes of food shortage in third world countries. (12 mks)
  3.  
    1. Why did the industrial revolution take place in Britain ahead of other European countries? (5 mks)
    2. Explain five ways in which development of iron technology affected African communities. (10 mks)


MARKING SCHEME

SECTION A: (40 MARKS)

Answer all the questions from this section.

  1. Name two sources of history of Kenyan communities during pre-colonial period. (2 mks)
    • Oral traditions
    • Anthropology
  2. Identify three similarities between early agriculture in Mesopotamia and Egypt. (3 mks)
    • Both used irrigation
    • Both cultivated indigenous crops
    • Both used broadcasting method of planting
    • Both depended on silt for planting soil
    • Both used simple farm implements
  3. State two reasons why the Portuguese were able to conquer the coastal towns by 1500AD.(2 mks)
    • They had superior weapons compared to Africans
    • They were well-trained on good military tactics.
    • Disunity among coastal towns.
    • Portuguese organized surprise attacks and fought with determination
  4. State two ways in which mission stations in Kenya promoted to the spread of Christianity.(2 mks)
    • Acted as residential areas for the European missionaries
    • They were training centres for catechists who went out to spread the gospel.
    • Acted as schools where Africans were taught basic literacy to enable them read the bible
    • Acted as centres for converting Africans.
  5. Give two reasons that can make a registered person to loose citizenship in Kenya.
    (2 mks)
    • If one is sentenced for a period fo twelve months within five years from the date of registration.
    • If one reveals the countries secrets to another country
    • If during war one assists the enemy in any way
    • If registration was obtained through fraud
  6. Identify three ways in which education system in Kenya promotes National unity (3 mks)
    • Existence of national schools which admits students from all over the country
    • National music, drama, games and sports festivals by schools which brings learners from different parts together.
    • Centralised national exams
    • Centralised training and development for teachers
    • Use of one curriculum in public schools.
  7. state three ways in which poor transport systems have contributed to food shortage in Africa. (3 mks)
    • Poor transport have led to high transportation cost leading to high prices
    • Poor transport discourages farmers to produce more
    • It undermines effectiveness of agricultural extension officers.
    • Poor transport leads to delays in transportation cost leading to high prices for food.
  8. Give four effects of telecommunication in modern society. (4 mks)
    • It has improved communication between countries, governments and citizens among individuals
    • It has enhanced education and research due to availability of wide range of data and development of popular governments
    • Has provided employment opportunities to many
    • It has increased warfare and terrorism, cultural imperialism whereby western culture has been imposed to many people through films and television.
    • Development of trade through e-commerce and advertisement of goods
  9. Name any two early sources of energy. (2 mks)
    • Wood
    • Wind
    • Water
  10. Give any three limitations of using fire and smoke signals in communication. (3 mks)
    • Affected by weather conditions i.e wet/rainy seasons
    • Could not be used to send messages over long distances
    • Messages could be easily misinterpreted
    • It was of no use when no one was on look out to even interpret the message sent.
  11. State three roles of tuaregs in Trans-Saharan trade. (3 mks)
    • Guided and provided security to traders
    • Acted as interpreters
    • They guarded the oasis and gave the traders camels food
    • Acted as middlemen between the traders from each side.
    • Gave food and water to traders
  12. Identify the two examples of regional trade. (2 mks)
    • Long distance trade
    • Trans-Saharan trade
  13. Identify any two factors that may limit national unity in Kenya. (2 mks)
    • Racism
    • Nepotism
    • Political ideologies
    • Tribalism
    • Inequitable distribution of national resources
  14. Give two reasons why the Portuguese build Fort Jesus. (2 mks)
    • Acted as a watchtower
    • Used as a store of arms
    • Acted as a hiding place for Portuguese
    • Acted as a prison for captives
    • Acted as a base for sending expeditions
    • Acted as a residing place for Portuguese.
  15. State two factors that made the Akamba to participate in long distance trade during 19th century. (2 mks)
    • Their land was infertile so opted for trade
    • They had earlier participated in their traditional local trade so had knowledge of trade
    • Had strong and able leaders who encouraged the local people to participate in trade
    • Trade goods were readily available in their land i.e ivory
    • They were centrally placed between coast and the interior
  16. Identify the three species of homo sapiens. (3 mks)
    • Rhodesian man
    • Neanderthal man
    • Cro-magnon man

SECTION B: (30 MARKS)

Answer any two questions.

  1.  
    1. Identify five ways in which slaves were acquired during Trans-Atlantic trade. (5 mks)
      • Lonely travelers were kidnapped by slave traders
      • Prisoners of war/war captives were sold out
      • Young children were enticed by traders with sweets
      • Villages were raided and the strong ones captured
      • Debtors who failed to pay were sold as slaves
      • The weak in the society like widows and orphans were sold out as slaves.
    2. What were the results of Trans-Atlantic trade in West Africa? (10 mks)
      • It led to increased inter-tribal wars which increased insecurity – with introduction of European wars i.e. guns led to misery, suffering and disruption of family life.
      • It led to growth of kingdoms i.e Asante, Dahomey etc which controlled trade because of profits made from trade and fire arms used.
      • Led to destruction of property due to slave raids, villages were often burnt down and left in ruins
      • Decline of Trans-Saharan trade as goods were diverted towards the Trans-Atlantic trade. Also some traders shifted to Trans-Atlantic trade
      • Led to urbanization whereby towns developed along the slave markets and ports i.e. Lagos
      • It led to introduction of new goods in West Africa ie clothes, rum and glassware
      • Led to depopulation caused by capture and deportation of Africans into slavery in America, others were killed during slave raids
      • Decline of traditional industries – Africans developed a taste for European goods ie rom, clothes and glassware at expense of local ones
  2.  
    1. What factors made early man to domesticate crops and animals. (3 mks)
      • Hunting and gathering became tiresome
      • Exhaustion of hunting grounds.
      • Natural calamities which destroyed vegetation and killed workd animals leaving man without food also pushed animals away
      • Competition for food between animals and human beings.
      • Realisation by man that some animals were friendly
      • Increased human population hence need for more food
    2. Explain the causes of food shortage in third world countries. (12 mks)
      • High poverty levels hence low purchasing power
      • Lack of technological know-how to exploit the natural resources available
      • Over dependence on the developed countries hence the dependency syndrome
      • Poor economic policies adopted by the states (third world countries)
      • Poor storage facilities that lead to food spoilage
      • Frequent civil wars that divert their attention from food production
      • Bad human activities like deforestation and overgrazing leading to desertification and soil erosion
      • Neglect of drought resistant crops like cassavas
      • Natural calamities and epidemics ie HIV/AIDs, floods, etc which deprive countries of labour and destroys large quantities of food
  3.  
    1. Why did the industrial revolution take place in Britain ahead of other European countries? (5 mks)
      • It was politically stable favouring industrialization
      • It had vast mineral resources
      • Availability of both skilled and unskilled manpower from her high population
      • Ready and domestic and international market which attracted investors
      • Had good infrastructure that favoured industrialization
      • Britain was wealthy and so invested in industry
      • Good government policy of free markets which attracted investors
      • Security enabled Britain to protect her foreign markets and trade routesAvailability of raw materials due to Agrarian revolution
    2. Explain five ways in which development of iron technology affected African communities. (10 mks)
      • It led to increased population due to increased food production
      • It led to specialization in production whereby people could now participate in craft industries ie weaving, pottery, cloth making and smithing
      • It increased warfare and intercommunity conflict since weapons like spears and arrows were made of iron
      • Iron weapons encouraged migration since communities were better armed and could easily protect themselves
      • Trade developed between communities as demand for iron and tools rose
      • Iron working led to rise of urban centres ie Meroe, Cairo, Tunis and Axum
      • Led to growth and development of empires ie Ghana and Buganda which developed out of iron working.
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