Social Studies & Religious Education Questions and Answers - Class 8 Mid Term Exams Term 1 2023 Set 9

QUESTIONS

Study the map of Mabere Area and answer questions 1-7

1. The land in Mabere area slopes from
   1. North East
   2. North West
   3. South East
   4. South West
2. The main reason why coffee and tea are grown to the North Western region of Mabere area is
   1. the presence of the forest nearby
   2. flat land in the area
   3. cool and wet climate
   4. presence of the river
3. The railway line in Mabere area was mainly constructed to
   1. transport timber
   2. transport quarry workers
   3. transport stones
   4. transport animals
4. Which one of the following economic activities is not practised in Mabere area?
   1. Crop farming
   2. Trading
   3. Fishing
   4. Lumbering
5. The type of settlement found in Mabere area can be classified as
   1. clustered
   2. linear
   3. sparse
   4. scattered
6. Mabere town developed mainly due to
   1. availability of water
   2. its location at a road junction
   3. good climate
   4. presence of police station
7. The elected head of Mabere area is a
   1. governor
   2. county representative
   3. senator
   4. county commissioner
8. Three theories that explain the origin of humankind include the following except
   1. evolution theory
   2. mythical theory
   3. religious theory
   4. geological theory
9. Traditional Education was taught using all the following except
   1. using proverbs and wise sayings
   2. using songs
   3. using story telling
   4. using story books
10. Which one of the following aspects of culture should not be preserved?
    1. Moral values
    2. Male circumcision
    3. Wife inheritance
    4. Traditional marriage
11. Below is a description of a lake in Africa
    1. It is a source of a river
    2. It is shared by three countries
    3. It is the largest in Africa
    4. It was formed through downwarping
       The lake described above is
       1. Lake Tanganyika
       2. Lake Malawi
       3. Lake Chad
       4. Lake Victoria
12. Which one of the following groups of communities belong to the Highland Nilotes?
    1. Dinka, Nuer, Shilluk
    2. Sabaot, Tugen, Pokot
    3. Turkana, Iteso, Samburu 
    4. Beja, Hawa, Mbugu
13. Traditional artefacts are conserved in museums mainly to
    1. attract tourists
    2. create job opportunities
    3. preserve the cultural heritage of the country
    4. preserve historic buildings
14. Three of the following are functions of the head teacher in a public primary school. Which one is not?
    1. Records minutes of the Board of Management's meetings.
    2. Keeps official documents of the school
    3. Writes minutes during staff meeting
    4. Delegates duties and responsibilities to the teachers
15. Which one of the following plateaus is found in Angola?
    1. Jos plateau
    2. Bie plateau
    3. Nyika plateau
    4. Fouta Djallon plateau
16. Cocoa growing in Ghana has contributed to the economy of Ghana in the following ways except
    1. creation of jobs
    2. growth of industries
    3. increase in foreign exchange
    4. increase in foreign debts
17. Below is a description of a climatic zone in Africa.
    1. Found at the tips of the continent of Africa
    2. Experience dry conditions during summer
    3. Receives rainfall during winter
    4. Rainfall is influenced by westerly winds
       The climatic region described above is
       1. equatorial
       2. Mediterranean
       3. desert
       4. tropical savanna
18. Which one of the following game parks is correctly matched with the country it is found?
    1. Hwango - Zambia
    2. Kruger - Kenya
    3. Black River Gorges - Mauritius
    4. Tsavo - South Africa

Use the map of Africa below to answer questions 19-23

19. The mountains marked T were formed through the process of
    1. faulting
    2. folding
    3. volcanicity
    4. erosion
20. The sun is overhead the tropic marked X on
    1. 22 December
    2. 21 March
    3. 23 September
    4. 21 June
21. The Island country marked S has its city in
    1. Victoria
    2. Antananarivo
    3. Pretoria.
    4. Praia
22. The country marked R was colonized by 
    1. Portuguese
    2. Germans
    3. French
    4. British
23. The river project marked M was designed mainly to
    1. provide water for irrigation
    2. generate hydro-electric power
    3. provide water for transport
    4. control floods
24. Below are characteristics of a certain type of soil
    1. They are red in colour
    2. They are found in the highlands
    3. Support growing of tea and coffee
    4. Rich in nutrients
       The type of soil described above is
       1. volcanic soil
       2. black cotton soil
       3. sandy soil
       4. alluvial soil
25. The main problem facing dams in Africa is
    1. accumulation of silt
    2. expensive cost of operation
    3. accidents
    4. drought
26. The government of Kenya encourages the establishment of jua kali industries mainly to
    1. make use of the available raw materials
    2. create self employment to the youths
    3. provide items for household use
    4. manufacture goods for export
27. Which one of the following minerals is not correctly matched with its method of mining?
    1. Gold-shaft
    2. Diatomite - open cast
    3. Petroleum-drilling
    4. Soda Ash - deep shaft
28. The main cause of road accidents in Kenya is
    1. unqualified drivers
    2. unroadworthy vehicles
    3. use of mobile phones while driving
    4. human error
29. Three of the following are effects of revolution of the earth. Which one is not?
    1. Causes day and night
    2. Causes varying length of day and night at different times of the year
    3. Causes the four seasons
    4. Causes changes in the position of the midday sun at different times of the year
30. The main problem facing poultry farming in Kenya is
    1. high cost of feeds
    2. attacks by pests and diseases
    3. lack of market
    4. lack of enough capital

Use the diagram below to answer questions 31-32

31. The diagram above represents the formation of
    1. convectional rainfall
    2. relief rainfall
    3. cyclonic rainfall
    4. frontal rainfall
32. The winds marked X are
    1. cool and wet
    2. hot and dry
    3. warm and wet
    4. cool and dry
33. Below are description of a type of marriage
    1. Banns are posted in public places for 21 days
    2. Conducted by a government officer 
    3. Requires at least two witnesses 
    4. A marriage certificate is issued
       The type of marriage described above is
       1. Islamic marriage
       2. Customary marriage
       3. Hindu marriage
       4. Civil marriage
34. The government established settlement schemes after independence mainly to
    1. improve the quality of life of the people
    2. settle people without land
    3. increase food production
    4. case congestion in densely populated Areas
35. Three of the following are traditional methods of predicting weather. Which one is not?
    1. Observing the movement of winds
    2. Observing clouds
    3. Observing the behaviour of some animals
    4. Using a windsock to determine the strength of the wind
36. The main problem facing trade in Eastern Africa is
    1. political differences
    2. lack of capital
    3. production of almost similar goods
    4. lack of a common currency
37. Which of the following is not a positive effect of the European settlement in Kenya?
    1. Introduction of cash crop farming
    2. Introduction of dairy farming
    3. introduction of African native reserves
    4. introduction of new methods of farming
38. The main crop grown in Mwea Tebere irrigation scheme is
    1. french beans
    2. seed maize
    3. watermelon
    4. rice
39. Which of the following is not a traditional method of preserving fish?
    1. Freezing
    2. Smoking
    3. Sun-drying
    4. Salting
40. Climate of Africa is influenced by all the following factors. Which one is not?
    1. Meridians
    2. Ocean currents
    3. Winds
    4. Altitude
41. The government of Swaziland is headed by 
    1. King
    2. President
    3. Queen
    4. Prime minister
42. Which of the following groups of countries was colonized by the Germans?
    1. Togo, Cameroon, Namibia
    2. Congo, Chad, Mali
    3. Angola, Madagascar, Benin
    4. Morocco, Tunisia, Libya
43. The most common and developed form of transport in Africa is
    1. road 
    2. air
    3. railway
    4. water
44. Which method of administration did the French mainly use in their administration in Africa?
    1. Direct rule
    2. Indirect rule
    3. Assimilation
    4. Paternalism
45. The Old Kingdom of Ghana was founded by the
    1. Asante
    2. Almoravids
    3. Songhai
    4. Soninke
46. Which of the following species of trees is not found in the forest of Democrative Republic of Congo?
    1. Camphor
    2. Mahogany
    3. Rosewood
    4. Cypress
47. The main benefit of tourism to the economy of Kenya is
    1. creation of jobs
    2. improvement of agriculture
    3. earns the country foreign exchange
    4. improvement of transport and communication
48. Which one of the following trading blocs has its headquarters in Gaborone Botswana?
    1. Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
    2. Southern African Development Community (SADC)
    3. East African Community (EAC)
    4. Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
49. Before the coming of the Europeans the Ameru were ruled by 50.
    1. Chiefs
    2. Kings
    3. Council of elders
    4. Consensus
50. Who among the following leaders did not resist colonial rule during the colonial era?
    1. Koitalel Arap Samoei
    2. Samoure Toure
    3. Nabongo Mumia
    4. Chief Mkwawa
51. Which one of the following is the most commonly abused drug in Kenya?
    1. Alcohol
    2. Miraa
    3. Bhang
    4. Mandrax
52. The main source of revenue for the county government in Kenya is
    1. taxes.
    2. parking fees
    3. sale of trading licence
    4. grants from the national government
53. The head of the judiciary in Kenya is the
    1. Attorney General
    2. Chief justice
    3. President
    4. Chief magistrate
54. The chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is appointed by
    1. Parliament
    2. Cabinet
    3. President
    4. the commission
55. The best way to curb the spread of HIV and AIDS in Kenya is by
    1. encouraging the youth to abstain from sex
    2. creating awareness on the dangers of HIV and AIDS
    3. encouraging people to use protection during sex
    4. advising couples to be faithful to each other
56. Three of the following are causes of conflict in the society. Which one is not?
    1. Tribalism.
    2. Nepotism
    3. Equality before the law
    4. Unequal distribution of resources
57. Which one of the following is a social right?
    1. Right to marriage
    2. Right to work
    3. Right to vote
    4. Right to fair pay
58. The constitution of Kenya has
    1. 18 chapters
    2. 4 chapters
    3. 47 chapters
    4. 16 chapters
59. Debates in the National Assembly are controlled by the
    1. Chief justice
    2. President
    3. Clerk of the National assembly
    4. Speaker of the national Assembly
60. For one to register as a voter in Kenya, he or she must have a minimum age of
    1. 21 years
    2. 18 years
    3. 35 years
    4. 16 years

SECTION II
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Which one of the following is the main reason why God created Eve?
    1. To take care of God's creation
    2. To subdue and fill the earth
    3. To provide companionship to Adam
    4. To name all the animals
62. Abraham is called a friend of God mainly because he
    1. moved from Haran to Canaan
    2. was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac
    3. trusted in God
    4. was faithful to his wife Sarah
63. "Have many children so that your descendants will live all over the earth." To whom did God make this promise?
    1. Joshua
    2. Aaron
    3. Moses
    4. Noah
64. Why did Moses escape from Egypt to Midian?
    1. There was famine in Egypt
    2. He feared Pharaoh
    3. He was not a good speaker
    4. He was looking for a wife
65. Who among the following kings sinned against God by visiting a witch at Endor? 
    1. King Ahab
    2. King Solomon
    3. King Saul
    4. King David
66. The prophet who prophesied that the new covenant will be between individuals and God was
    1. Hosea
    2. Jeremiah
    3. Isaiah
    4. Joel
67. Which one of the following Christian values did Gehazi the servant of Elisha lack when he asked for a gift from Naaman?
    1. Love
    2. Integrity
    3. Discernment
    4. Kindness
68. Who among the following judges of Israel mainly fought for the Israelites against the Philistines?
    1. Samson
    2. Shamgar
    3. Gedion
    4. Jephtah
69. "I inherited the vineyard from my relatives. The Lord forbid that I should let you have it." 1 Kings 21:3. These words were said to
    1. Naboth
    2. Ahab
    3. Saul
    4. Jezebel
70. The Israelites celebrated the Passover feast annually mainly to
    1. commemorate their deliverance from Egypt
    2. show respect to God
    3. recognize Moses as their leader
    4. enjoy their freedom in Canaan
71. Why did King Herod desire to see baby Jesus? Hé
    1. wanted to give him gifts
    2. wanted to worship him
    3. wanted to kill him
    4. wanted to know if he was the promised Messiah
72. "There comes the lamb of God who takes away the sins of man. " During which occasion were these words spoken to Jesus?
    1. Transfiguration
    2. Temptation
    3. Crucification
    4. Baptism
73. Which one of the following miracles of Jesus shows that he had power over nature?
    1. Healing the blind man
    2. Raising of Lazarus
    3. Walking on water
    4. Healing Malchus
74. Which quality did Jesus mainly require from the people who came to him to be healed?
    1. Courage
    2. Faith
    3. Patience
    4. Love
75. Which one of the following is the main reason why Jesus mixed with sinners?
    1. He came to save all people
    2. He came to help sinners only
    3. He came from a poor background.
    4. He loved sinners
76. Which one of the following parables mainly teach Christians that they should bring back people to church?
    1. Parable of the sower
    2. Parable of the good Samaritan
    3. Parable of the lost sheep
    4. Parable of the lost prodigal son
77. "happy are the pure in heart for they shall..
    1. see God
    2. be called the children of God
    3. be comforted
    4. inherit the earth
78. Who among the following was not among the people who were chosen as the seven deacons in the early church?
    1. Stephen
    2. Philip
    3. Nicanor
    4. Paul
79. Which one of the following events in the life of Jesus gives Christians hope in life?
    1. Sharing the last supper
    2. The death of Jesus on the cross
    3. The birth of Jesus
    4. The resurrection of Jesus
80. Which one of the following elements of prayer shows concern for others?
    1. Confession
    2. Thanksgiving
    3. Petition
    4. Intercession
81. In traditional African societies people give thanks to God for blessings by
    1. praying while facing a mountain
    2. offering sacrifices
    3. sharing meals
    4. helping the needy
82. People who died in the recent years during our lifetime are called the
    1. ancestors
    2. unborn
    3. living dead
    4. diviners
83. Who among the following specialists is found in both traditional African religion and Christianity?
    1. Priests
    2. Rainmakers
    3. Soothsayers
    4. Magicians
84. The best way of pleasing the ancestral spirits in traditional African communities is by
    1. singing and dancing
    2. calling out their names
    3. taking care of shrines
    4. pouring libation before eating or drinking
85. In traditional African Communities children are told stories mainly to
    1. entertain them
    2. teach them moral values
    3. keep them busy
    4. teach them about the past events
86. Which one of the following is a leisure activity in traditional African communities?
    1. Visiting friends
    2. Reading stories
    3. Attending crusades
    4. Visiting museums
87. Which of the following ways shows the best use of wealth by Christians? 
    1. Buying clothes
    2. Helping the needy
    3. Saving for future use
    4. Investing in development projects
88. Your deskmate tells you that she is HIV positive. As a Christian, which advice will you give her?
    1. Seek medical advice
    2. Keep it as a secret
    3. Stop going to school
    4. See a magician
89. On your way home from school you find two young boys fighting. As a Christian what action should you take?
    1. Stop them from fighting
    2. Pass and leave them fighting
    3. Tell them to change their behaviour
    4. Report the matter to the teacher.
90. Which one of the following is not a type of sexual misuse?
    1. Homosexuality
    2. Bestiality
    3. Celibacy
    4. Adultery

SECTION II

IRE

61. Who among the prophets of Allah(SW) built the Kaaba?
    1. Suleiman
    2. Mohammad
    3. Ibrahim
    4. Zakariah
62. What is the meaning of the word Al-Bayyinah?
    1. Clear evidence
    2. Day of clamour
    3. The clot
    4. The earthquake
63. Who among the following prophets of Allah (SW) built Al-Aqsa?
    1. Suleiman
    2. Mohammad
    3. Ibrahim
    4. Zakariah
64. How many verses are there in surah Asr? 
    1. 8
    2. 3
    3. 4
    4. 5
65. Which prophet of Allah (SW) used to fast on alternate days?
    1. Daud
    2. Ibrahim
    3. Mohammad
    4. Musa
66. Where will the wrongdoers go after the day of judgement?
    1. Paradise
    2. Graves
    3. Hell
    4. Ocean
67. Which one of the following is not a good habit for Muslims?
    1. Praying
    2. Fasting
    3. Fighting
    4. Greeting people
68. Which one of the following is an example of of heavy najasaat?
    1. Urine
    2. Blood
    3. Pus
    4. Dog
69. What should a Muslim say when he or she wants to ask for Allah's forgiveness?
    1. Subhanallah
    2. Astaghfirullah
    3. Inshallah
    4. Alhamdulillah
70. How old was the prophet (S.A.W) when his grandfather died?
    1. 6 years
    2. 2 years
    3. 10 years
    4. 8 years
71. Which month was prophet Mohammad (SAW) born?
    1. Rabiul-Awwal
    2. Muharram
    3. Shawwal
    4. Dhul-Qaadah
72. How many days do Muslims fast during the month of Ramadhan?
    1. 28
    2. 60
    3. 30
    4. 10
73. In which town was prophet Mohammad (SAW) born?
    1. Makkah
    2. Madina
    3. Taif
    4. Jerusalem
74. Which son of Nabii Adam (AS) killed his brother because of jealousy?
    1. Kanaan
    2. Qabila
    3. Habila
    4. Shuaib
75. In which town is Masjid-ul-Aqsa built?
    1. Makkah
    2. Madina
    3. Jerusalem
    4. Yemen
76. Which one of the following sunnah prayers is only perfomed during the month of Ramadhan?
    1. Taraweh
    2. Witr
    3. Tahajud
    4. Dhuha
77. Which one of the following attributes of Allah (SW) means that He is the sustainer of life?
    1. Al-Malik
    2. Al-Razzaq
    3. Al-Khalaq
    4. Al-Wahhab
78. Which one of the following is the best present that a Muslim can give a sick person (SAW)?
    1. Dua
    2. Food
    3. Drinks
    4. Flowers
79. Who was the foster mother of the prophet (SAW)?
    1. Halima
    2. Hafsa
    3. Amina
    4. Amarah
80. Which one of the following surahs are reffered to as Muadhatain?
    1. Fatiha and Ikhlas
    2. Nas and Ikhlas
    3. Falaq and Ikhlas
    4. Nas and Falaq
81. Which one of the following sunnah prayers is performed when there is an eclipse of the moon?
    1. Istiqai
    2. Kusuf
    3. Taraweh
    4. Khusuf
82. Which one of the following is the 1st month on the Islamic calender?
    1. Safar
    2. Muharram
    3. Ramadhan
    4. Shaban
83. Which is the best place for an Islamic wedding to take place?
    1. Church
    2. Sociall hall
    3. Mosque
    4. Football ground 
84. Who was the last prophet of Allah (SW) to be sent to the world?
    1. Zakariyah
    2. Adam
    3. Issa
    4. Mohammad
85. According to the hadith of the prophet (SAW) a generous man is near Allah, near men, near paradise and far from
    1. Allah(SW)
    2. paradise
    3. men
    4. hell
86. Which one of the following pillars of Islam encourages generosity?
    1. Hajj
    2. Zakat
    3. Saum
    4. Salat
87. Which sunnah fast is observed on the 9 of Muharram?
    1. Sitat shawal
    2. Yaum- aul- baidh
    3. Tasu'a
    4. Ashura
88. Which one of the following sunnah prayers is performed when there is an eclipse of the sun?
    1. Istiqai
    2. Kusuf
    3. Dhuha
    4. Khusuf
89. All angels of Allah (SW) were created from
    1. mur
    2. clay
    3. nar
    4. water
90. How many goats are slaughtered during the Aqiqah of a baby girl?
    1. 1
    2. 4
    3. 2
    4. 3

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