Questions
Study the map of Masumbi area and use it to answer questions 1 - 7
- The land in Masumbi area slopes towards
- South East
- South West
- North West
- North East
- What is the approximate length of the murram road in Masumbi area?
- 10.5 km
- 9 km
- 4.5 km
- 50.2 km
- What is likely to be the main reason for constructing the railway line in Masumbi area?
- To transport minerals
- To transport livestock and their products
- To transport passengers
- To transport tourists
- Which economic activity is least likely to be carried out in Masumbi area?
- Lumbering
- Tourism
- Trading
- Fishing
- Which type of soil is likely to be found in the South Eastern part of Masumbi area?
- Black cotton soil
- Red volcanic soil
- Alluvial soil
- Sandy soil
- Residents of Masumbi area are dorminantly
- Christians
- Pagans
- Traditionalists
- Hindus
- The general climate of the North Western part of Masumbi area can be described as
- hot and wet
- hot and dry
- cool and wet
- cool and dry
- Three of the following Nilotic communities migrated Northwards except
- Alur
- Dinka
- Nuer
- Shilluk
- Which one of the following was not a way of learning in traditional African communities?
- Through ceremonies
- Through specialists
- Through observations and imitatiotis
- Through workshops and seminars
- Who among the following was the Chief Priest at the Royal Court in the Nyamwezi Chiefdom?
- Wanyinkulu
- Wanyamphala
- Mganwe
- Kikoma
- The most Westerly point of Africa is at
- Cape Ras Hafun
- Cape Blanco
- Cape Verde
- Cape of Good Hope
- Below are descriptions of a certain institution of marriage in Kenya
- It is strictly monogamous
- Marriage certificate is issued
- Divorce may be allowed
- Limited witnesses are needed
Which type of marriage is described above?- Religious marriage
- Customary marriage
- Civil marriage
- Monogamous marriage
- The time at Addis Ababa along longitude 32°E is 8.20 a.m. What is the time at Mogadishu along longitude 18°E?
- 9.16 a.m
- 7.24 p.m
- 7.24 a.m
- 9.16 p.m
- Which one of the following African cultural practices should be preserved?
- Early marriages
- Wife inheritance
- Female Genital Mutilation
- Use of traditional dishes
- The following are conditions favouring the growing of a certain crop:
- High rainfall of between 1500mm - 2000mm per year
- Protection from strong winds
- High temperatures of between 24°C - 28°C
- Deep, well drained fertile soil
The above conditions favour the growing of- cloves
- pyrethrum
- cocoa
- bananas
- In which of the following months is the sun overhead the Tropio of Capricorn?
- March
- September
- August
- June
- Which one of the following has mainly contributed to the low population density in Sahel region of Africa?
- Civil wars
- Poor drainage
- Infestation by tsetseflies
- Unfavourable climatic conditions
- The road sign below can be classified as
- danger ahead sign
- warning sign
- informative sign
- regulatory sign
- Which one of the following means of communication can be used to reach many people within a short time?
- Television
- Radio
- Mobile phones
- Newspapers
- The King of the Kingdom of Old Ghana became wealthy from all the following except
- controlling the trans-saharan trade
- conquering weaker states
- collecting taxes from traders
- defeat by the Almoravids
- Which one of the following is the best way of controlling rill erosion?
- Planting cover crops
- Constructing terraces
- Constructing check-dams
- Practising crop rotation
- Which one of the following was the main effect of the Berlin Conference of 1884?
- Scramble for Africa
- Spread of Christianity in Africa
- Partition of Africa
- Abolition of slave trade
Use the diagram below to answer questions 23 – 24
- The above feature was formed due to a process known as
- erosion
- folding
- faulting and uplifting
- volcanic activity
- The part marked R is known as
- Rift Valley
- Anticline
- Syncline
- fault
- Which one of the following is the main duty of the Kenya Police Service?
- Arrest the law-breakers and jailing them
- Punishing the suspected criminals
- Protecting the citizens from external attack
- Maintaining law and order in the country
- The diagram below shows a method of fishing
The above method of fishing is suitable for fishing in- deep waters
- shallow beaches
- man-made lakes
- large rivers and lakes
- The following are descriptions of a certain trade bloc in Africa:
- It was formed in 1994
- It is the largest trading bloc
- It replaced the Preferential Trade Area (PTA)
- Its member states mainly export agricultural products and minerals
The above trading bloc has its headquarters at- Lusaka in Zambia
- Djibouti in Djibouti
- Gaborone in Botswana
- Abuja in Nigeria
- The chief mineral export of Nigeria is mined in one of the following regions. Which one?
- On the Highlands of Nigeria
- On the slopes of Jos Plateau
- At the Niger Delta
- On the Valley of Niger
- Below are hominids whose remains have been found in Kenya:
- Homo Habilis
- Homo Erectus
- Homo Sapiens
- Australopithecus
Which one was the oldest ancestor?- (iv)
- (iii)
- (ii)
- (i)
- Which of the following is likely to have a negative effect on population growth in a country?
- Immigration
- Polygamy
- Emmigration
- Early marriages
- The diagram below shows the cocoa growing areas in Ghana.
The regions marked A, B and C are- Accra, Sekondi, Kumasi
- Takoradi, Kumasi, Accra
- Kumasi, Accra, Tokoradi
- Tamale, Accra, Sekondi
- The best way of conserving wildlife is
- fencing all the national parks
- banning the trade of game trophies
- educating people of the importance of wildlife
- establishiment of animal sanctuaries
- Which of the following countries is correctly matched with its capital city?
Country Capital City- Lesotho Mbabane
- Namibia Windhoek
- Benin Port Louis
- Gabon Malabo
- The following are characteristics of a certain vegetation zone of Africa
- Trees shed off their leaves during the dry season
- Trees have deep roots
- Trees have thick barks which reduce water loss
- Trees have waxy and shiny leaves
- Trees are mainly soft woods
The above vegetation zone is likely to be- Mediterranean vegetation
- Equatorial rainforest vegetation
- Desert and semi-desert vegetation
- Savannah grassland vegetation
- Which one of the following best explains why the Maji Maji Rebellion broke out in Tanganyika?
- Loss of African land to the Germans
- Harsh and cruelty of the German administration
- Payment of hut tax
- Forced labour in the cotton plantations
- Which one of the following is a function of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)?
- Nomination of candidates for various posts
- Registration of political parties
- Conducting and supervising elections and referendum
- Campaigning for popular candidates
- The main reason why the British used indirect rule in Nothern Nigeria was
- the country was too vast
- the British lacked enough administrators
- the existing African governments were willing to help
- the British feared the harsh climatic conditions in the North
- The following are ways of observing and predicting weather. Which one is both traditional and modern?
- Animals behaving in a funny way
- Plants shedding their leaves
- Observing the sky
- Insects moving in a single line
- Meroe and Melka Konture are both
- mining centres
- pre-historic sites
- national parks
- early trading centres
- Which one of the following communities belong to the Kwa speakers of West Africa?
- Asante, Akyem, Susu
- Kanuri, Ibo, Nzima
- Denkyira, Wassa, Kwahu
- Gas, Bambara, Asant
- The Akosombo Dam in Ghana was mainly established to
- provide water for irrigation
- produce cheap hydro-electric power
- control floods at the Lower Volta
- reduce the cost of generating electricity from coal
- The main difference in forestry between Swaziland and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is that
- most of the forests in Swaziland are natural
- forests in DRC are planted in plantations
- both countries have large reserves of hardwood trees
- Swazi's forests provide softwood trees
Use the diagram below to answer questions 43 – 44
- Which type of rainfall is shown in the diagram above?
- Relief rainfall
- Cyclonic rainfall
- Frontal rainfall
- Convectional rainfall
- Three of the following economic activities can be carried out in the region marked B. Which one cannot?
- Pastoralism
- Ranching
- Dairy farming
- Tourism
- The main economic activity among the San was
- keeping livestock
- growing food crops
- hunting and gathering
- fishing
- Which of the following marks the day Kenya became a republic?
- 12th December 1963.
- 1 June 1963
- 12th December 1964
- 20TH October 1965
- The party that led Ghana to attain its independence was
- United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC)
- Convention People's Party (CPP)
- Northern People's Party (NPP) ?
- Ghana African National Union (GANU)
- The following are descriptions of a certain river in Africa:
- It flows through West Africa
- It is navigable at some distance
- It forms a delta at its mouth
The above river is likely to be- River Nile
- River Congo
- River Niger
- River Zambezi
- The following are Portuguese colonies in Africa. Which one is NOT?
- Angola
- Mozambique
- Cape Verde
- Madagascar
- The following are achievements of a certain prominent African leader:
- He was a founder member of the Organisation of African unity (OAU)
- He introduced land reforms which made possible for peasants to own land
- He supported liberation movements in Africa
- He was the first president of his country
The above leader is likely to be- Gamal Abdel Nasser
- Leopold Sedar Senghor
- Julius Kambarage Nyerere
- Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Use the map of Africa below to answer questions 51 – 54
- The Kingdom found at the region marked Nw founded by
- Soninke
- Malinke
- Almoravids
- Fulani
- The man-made lake marked Q is
- Lake Kariba
- Lake Volta
- Lake Kainji
- Lake Nasser
- The ocean currents marked R are
- Warm Benguela currents
- Walvis Bay currents
- Warm Guinea currents
- Cold Canary currents
- The international road in the map marked X is likely to be
- the Cotonou-Gao-Oudja Highway
- the Great North Road
- the Trans-African Highway
- the Trans-Saharan Trade
- Which one of the following refers to the property left behind by the deceased?
- Succession
- Inheritance
- Letter of administration
- Will
- The following are uses of a certain mineral mined in Kenya:
- It is used for making water filters
- It is used in the manufacture of soap
- It is used in the preservation of fertilizers
- It is used in dry cleaning of clothes in a laundry
Which mineral has the above uses?- Fluorspar
- Diatomite
- Soda ash
- Limestone
- The units used for measuring air pressure is
- knots
- newtons
- millibars
- centigrade
- Who among the following was the second African to be nominated to the Legislative Coucil (Legco)?
- Benaich Apollo Ohanga
- Eliud Mathu
- Walter Odede
- Lawrence Oguda
- Which one of the following helps teachers and pupils to manage time in schools?
- The school motto
- The School logo
- The school administration
- The school routine
- Who among the following swears in the Speaker of the National Assembly?
- The Attorney General
- The President
- The Clerk of the National Assembly
- The Chief Justice
Christian Religious Education
- According to Genesis story of creation, human beings are God's special creatures because they were
- created on the last day,
- given power to name other creatures.
- made in God's image and likeness.
- given power to till the land.
- God instructed Noah to build an ark mainly because He
- wanted to punish the sinners.
- wanted Noah to protect his family
- regretted He had created mankind.
- hated the generation of mankind.
- Abraham's great faith in God was expressed when he
- built an altar at Shechem.
- sacrificed his son at Mt. Moriah.
- sent away Ishmael, born of a slave woman.
- obeyed God's command to go to unknown land.
- Which plague led Pharaoh to release the Israelites according to the book of Exodus?
- Water of river Nile turning into blood.
- Death of the firstborn males of the Egyptians.
- Locusts filling the land of Egypt.
- The rod of Moses turning into a snake.
- The greatest weakness of Samson as a Judge was
- his long hair that was not shaved.
- killing 1000 Philistines with a jaw bone.
- the love for women.
- touching the harvests belonging to Philistine
- Why was Jerusalem made the centre of worship?
- It was located at a central position.
- It had the Ark of the covenant.
- It had powerful leaders.
- Jews had strong faith in it.
- Which one of the following Kings of Israel was most successful?
- King Solomon
- King David
- King Jeroboam
- King Ahab
- Which prophet prophesied about the thirty silver coins that would be used to betray Jesus?
- Jeremiah
- Elijah
- Micah
- Isaiah
- What lesson do Christians learn from the story of Jesus and His parents escaping to Egypt? That
- they need to run to foreign land.
- God is ready to protect them.
- God is very powerful.
- God cares for refugees.
- Jesus performed miracles mainly to show that He had
- people to see his mighty work.
- power to conquer evil,
- God's love for His people.
- God to shame the devil
- The main message of John the Baptist to the people who came to listen to him was
- birth of the Savior.
- not to collect more than is legal
- not to take money from people by force.
- repentance and baptism.
- "This is my own dear son, listen to Him" Mark 9:7. When did God speak these words? During
- baptism in R. Jordan.
- transfiguration.
- suffering on the cross.
- wedding in Cana of Galilee.
- From the miracle of Jesus raising a widow's son at Nain, Christians learn that
- there is no fear for death
- there is eternal life through death.
- there is hope of resurrection in Christ.
- they should raise back those that are dead.
- The parable of friends at midnight teaches Christians that they should
- pray without ceasing.
- be ready to help the needy even at night.
- ask for help from neighbours.
- ask for advice from neighbours.
- "I find no reason to condemn this man." (Luke 23:4) Who among the following people said this during the trail of Jesus?
- King Herod
- Pilate
- Caiaphas
- Barabbas
- Who among the following offered to bury the body of Jesus?
- Nicodemus
- Simon of Cyrene
- Simon Peter
- Joseph of Arimathea
- Which of the following events did not take place during the day of Pentecost?
- The curtain of the temple was torn into two.
- Strong wind filled the whole house.
- The followers were filled with the Holy Spirit.
- The followers spoke in different tongues.
- The lesson Christians learn from the story of Simon the sorcerer and Simon Peter is that
- God's power is not bought.
- God's power is struggled for.
- all power comes from God.
- one can generate some money in church.
- Who among the following disciples baptised the Ethiopian Eunuch?
- John the Baptist
- Simon Peter
- Philip
- Paul
- Three of the following books of the Bible are Epistles except
- Romans
- Galatians
- Timothy
- Acts of Apostles
- Pre-marital sex was discouraged in both traditional African communities and Christianity because it
- was considered sacred.
- was for the initiates alone.
- brought unwanted pregnancies.
- promoted the spread of STD(s).
- Which belief about God is found in traditional African communities?
- God exists as three in one.
- God is omnipresent.
- God dwells in heaven
- God sent His son to die on the cross.
- Marriage was highly respected in traditional African communities mainly because it promoted
- respect and prestige in the society.
- companionship among the couples.
- continuation of the family line.
- responsibility among members.
- Why should Christians care for the environment?
- To obey God's command.
- To show how responsible we are
- To protect homes for wild animals.
- We depend on the environment for our livelihood.
- Christians obey authority mainly because
- leaders sacrifice their lives for us.
- one day we shall also become leaders.
- all authority comes from God.
- God loves those in authority too.
- Christians discourage abortion because it
- leads to lack of respect.
- undermines dignity of life.
- it can lead to death of the mother.
- it can lead to barrenness.
- The best way pupils can use their time in the absence of their teachers is by
- sleeping on their desks.
- reading the Bible.
- doing their assignment.
- going to the toilet one by one.
- Which one of the following is not a good way of using our personal freedom?
- Giving out our clothes that no longer fit us.
- Visiting the sick.
- Visiting the orphanage.
- Watching anything we feel like.
- Your friend, Melanie, picks a thousand shilling note on her way to school. As a Christian, the best thing to do is to
- give the money to the teacher.
- donate some money to orphanage.
- try to find out the owner.
- take the money to the police station.
- The missionaries came to do the following except
- to acquire colonies.
- to stop the influence of Islamic.
- to spread Western culture.
- to stop slave trade.
Islamic Religious Education
- Which one among the following characteristics of the right religion is not mentioned in the Surah Al-Bayyina?
- Worshipping God.
- Fasting
- Giving out Alms
- Practising prayer
- Following the teachings of Rasul (S.A.W). the most rewarding night of power can appear on any of the following days of Ramadhan EXCEPT on
- 26th
- 21st
- 29th
- 27th
- How many place of revelation are mentioned in the Surah A-Tiyn?
- Four.
- One
- Two
- Three
- "Innaa A'ath wainaka Al-Kauthar" In this verse Allah(sw) reminds the prophet (p.b.u.h) that He has given him
- knowledge
- guidance
- favours
- riches
- Such pandemic diseases like Corona are mentioned in the Holy Qur'an that Allah (s.w) brings them to us as
- temptations.
- guidance.
- favours.
- riches
- Which one of the following is the meaning of the word "Az-Zakkat"? To
- pay.
- distribute.
- give out.
- purify.
- Which one among the following responsibilities should be taken by all Muslims in the world?
- Contact Da'awa missions.
- Search for knowledge.
- Build mosques.
- Mix with non-muslims.
- Complete the following Hadith, "..... and Allah(s.w) has hated for your sinful and usless talks, asking too many questions and
- love for wealth.
- wasting of wealth
- wasting of wealth.
- piling of wealth
- Which one of the following actions do you think will give your neighbour peace?
- Visiting him/her frequently.
- Building a good house.
- Building a good house.
- Praying loudly as you mention him/her.
- Three of the following duties call for a cooperate responsibility upon Muslims EXCEPT one. Which one?
- Performing Swallah.
- Building a Mosque
- Furthering Education
- Burying the dead.
- The prophet encouraged Muslims, "....a comes with Rizq and goes away with family sins."
- relative
- good Samaritan
- neighbour
- guest
- All the following actions show respect for the dead during funeral EXCEPT one. Which one?
- Standing when your a Janaza.
- Grieving when one dies.
- Entertainments and celebrations.
- Remembering the dead for the merits.
- "Minha Khalaqnaakum, Wa Fiihaa nu'iidukum, Wa fiha nukhrijukum taaratan ukhraa" This are words said to the Mayiit during
- lowering to the grave.
- filling the grave with soil
- the three days of Taaziyyah.
- the shrouding of the Mayyit.
- Who among the following should be buried in Ihraam?
- An muslim who ever went for Hall in his/ her lifetime.
- Any muslim who can afford it.
- One who dies a matyre.
- One who dies while on Hajj Ibaada
- What makes sexual relationship halaal among couples according to Islamic Shariah?
- Adultery
- Nikaah
- Fornication
- Twalaq.
- What is Ghushuu in the performance of Swalah?
- Relaxing in every pillar of Swalah.
- The intention
- Concentration in prayer.
- Performing prayer in the correct steps.
- In which of the following places do the Hajj rites and Ibaada start? At
- Arafa.
- Miqat
- Muzdalifa.
- Minna
- Which form of Twahara cleanses Janaba. heidh and Nifas completely?
- Ghusul.
- Wudh
- Tayammum.
- Istima-a.
- If you want to be just in problem solving, you according to Islamic guidance.
- listen to the guilty
- give the orphan som considerations.
- listen to both sides.
- know their levels of education.
- Igran counts her soul every day and does what benefits her in the hereafter. She is to Allah (s.w)
- Al-Qaisu.
- Al-Muflis
- Al-Aajisu
- Al-Haqiim
- One of the following persons is distanced from Hellfire a distance that will take 70 years to travel. Who is this? One who
- gets Lailatul Qadr.
- gets temptation but remains tolerant
- visits the sick.
- leads a moral life.
- Which two communities approached the prophet (p.b.u.h) to help resolve their differences and unite them as brothers? The
- Qainuqaa and Quraidha.
- Anus and Khazraj.
- Khuzaa and Bakr.
- Hashim and Najar.
- The Islamic calendar was lost in the memory of most Islamic people and leaders. Which of the following events guided committee to recall and plan the order of events and the calendar?
- Hijra of the prophet (S.A.W)
- The Isra wal Miraj.
- The Fat-hul Makka
- The Milad-un-Nabii.
- The prophets Ibrahim(AS), Issa(A.S) and Adam(A.S) were all created in a common month of the Islamic calendar. Which one? In
- Ramadhan
- Rajab
- Rabiul Awwal.
- Muharram.
- Who among the following visitors at the Coast came with a mission of gaining control of the activities with an aim of interfering and destroying them? The
- Romans
- Persians
- Chinese
- Egyptians
- The Podipha locked Yusuf into jail .....
- because he was guilty of rape.
- to go and translate the dreams of inmates
- avoid destroying his reputation.
- separate him from his wife.
- If prophet Musa (A.S) had patience; he would have learnt a lot from
- Al-Bahrira.
- Dhul-Karnaine.
- Nabii Shuaib
- Al-Khidhr.
- Which one among these business practises is ACCEPTED in an Islamic Society?
- Hoarding.
- Monopoly.
- Adultration.
- Usury.
- The Youth who attacked the prophet(p.b.u.b) at Taif were from which Sub-Tribe?
- Banu Thaqif
- Banu Qinana.
- Jan-jawids.
- Bant Sad.
- The prophet(p.b.u.h) taught Muslims that there are three options from which one can choose in order to control Munkar in a society. Which was not mentioned?
- Using your hand.
- Using your Tongue.
- Moving away from Munkar.
- Hating the Munkar in your heart.
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