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PART I: SOCIAL STUDIES

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Study the map of Maje area and use it to answer questions 1 to 7.

What is the approximate area of the game park in Maje area?
1. 21km²
2. 28km²
3. 42km²
4. 12km²
What is the direction of the banana farm from Soto port?
1. South East
2. South
3. North West
4. North East
The climate in most parts of Majc area is likely to be
1. cool and wet
2. hot and dry-
3. hot and humid
4. hot and wet.
The settlement pattern in Maje area known as
1. linear settlement
2. clustered settlement
3. dense settlement
4. nucleated settlement.
The main economic activity in the South Western part of Maje area is
1. trade
2. crop farming
3. fishing
4. tourism
The main source of water for the residents of Soto Port is
1. River Maje
2. River Kito
3. Boreholes
4. Lake Simbi
Maje area is headed by a
1. County Commissioner.
2. Chief.
3. President.
4. Governor.
Mt. Kenya was formed as a result of
1. erosion and deposition.
2. faulting and uplifting.
3. folding.
4. volcanicity.
Three of the following were roles of the Ntemi in traditional Wanyamwezi chiefdom. Which one was not? He
1. colleted taxes in the villages.
2. administered the chiefdom.
3. chaired religious ceremonies.
4. controlled trade between Arabs and his people.
Artefacts are important mainly because they
1. are stored in muscums.
2. attract tourists who pay a lot of money.
3. preserve our cultural heritage.
4. were used by our ancestors.
Three of the following statements show the importance of the institution of marriage. Which one does not? It
1. gives a sense of belonging to people.
2. promotes disunity in the society.
3. helps in controlling the spread of HIV and AIDS.
4. enriches culture.
The original homeland of the River Lake Nilotes was
1. Horn of Africa.
2. Congo Forest
3. South Sudan
4. Lake Victoria.
The Northern parts of Kenya are sparsely populated mainly due to
1. rural urban migration.
2. pests and diseases.
3. poor drainage.
4. harsh climatic conditions.
Coffee growing in Kenya and Ethiopia is important mainly because it
1. is a source of foreign exchange.
2. is a source of animal feeds.
3. is a source of income to farmers.
4. creates employment opportunities.
The following are reasons for the coming of missionarics to Eastern Africa except to
1. put an end to inhuman traditional religious practices.
2. spread christianity.
3. find a sca route to India.
4. stop the slave trade.
Which one of the following is not a role of the headteacher in a primary school?
1. Supervising the work done by teachers.
2. Writing minutes during staff meetings.
3. Admitting new pupils in the sche
4. Disciplining pupils who are unruly
Which one of the following weather instruments is correctly matched with the element of weather it measures?
1. Barometer - Strength of wind.
2. Windsock - Speed of wind.
3. Anemometer - Air pressure.
4. Hygrometer - Humidity.
In subsistence farming, crops are mainly grown for
1. commercial purposes.
2. trading.
3. food.
4. export.
The following are causes of lawlessness in the society except
1. poverty.
2. lack of employment opportunities.
3. equal distribution of resources.
4. corruption.
Which one of the following is a modern way of interaction amongst people?
1. Initiation ceremonies.
2. Calamities.
3. The internet.
4. Migrations.
After the scramble and partition of Eastern Africa, Tanganyika got colonised by the
1. Germans
2. French
3. British
4. Italians

Use the map of East Africa to answer questions 22 to 25.

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The drainage feature marked Z is likely to be Lake
1. Kivu
2. Malawi
3. Rukwa
4. Tanganyika
The country marked P is called
1. Rwanda
2. Burundi
3. Uganda
4. Eritrea
The main crop that is grown in the country marked M is
1. maize
2. bananas
3. coffee
4. sugarcane
The town marked K is called
1. Tanga
2. Mombasa
3. Nairobi
4. Malindi
The main condition that favours pastoral farming among the Maasai of Kenya and Tanzania is
1. enough rainfall in arcas where they settle.
2. their flat pastureland.
3. low population of the Maasai.
4. free movement across the border of Kenya and Tanzania.
Below are characteristics of a type of climate in Africa:
1. It is found mainly within the tropics.
2. Rainfall is below 2000mm per year.
3. It has a hot, rainy season and a cool, dry season.
4. Temperatures range between 15°C and 25°C.
  The type of climate described above is the
  1. Savannah climate.
  2. Semi-desert climate.
  3. Equatorial climate.
  4. Mediterranean climate.
The African Union (AU) was formed in 2002 mainly in order to
1. protect the independence of member states.
2. achieve the objectives which the (OAU) had failed to achieve.
3. encourage international cooperation.
4. promote peace, security and stability throughout the African continent.
Three of the following are duties of a Kenyan citizen. Which one is not?
1. Obeying the law.
2. Taking part in development activities.
3. Voting during by-elections.
4. Paying bribes to government officials.
The best way of resolving a conflict involving two communities fighting dyer fishing grounds is
1. dialogue.
2. forming a commission of inquiry.
3. using the police force.
4. litigation.
Who among the following groups of people belong to the Nilo-Saharan of West Africa?
1. Kanuri and Songhai
2. Soninke and Bambara
3. Hausa and Tuareg
4. Ibo and Yoruba
The following are uses of a mineral.
1. Making chemicals.
2. Making Aluminium.
3. Softening water.
4. Making paper.
  The mineral that has the above listed uses is
  1. petroleum
  2. limestone
  3. copper
  4. soda ash
Three of the following are functions of the clan. Which one is not?
1. Protecting its members from external attacks.
2. Settling land disputes.
3. Conducting civic marriages in the community.
4. Helping members in times of need.
Which one of the followingris a form of child abuse?
1. Forcing a child to take medicine as prescribed by a doctor.
2. Denying a child proper clothing.
3. Allowing children to protect family property.
4. Taking children through initiation rites.
Which system of colonial administration was used by the British in Northern Nigeria?
1. Assimilation.
2. Indirect rule.
3. Company rule.
4. Direct rule.
The most developed way of transport in Africa is
1. air transport
2. water transport
3. railway transport
4. road transport.
After buying the items sent by his mother, John, a standard cight boy realised that he had been given extra balance. As a good citizen he should
1. take the money back to the shopkeeper.
2. take the extra balance to a children's home.
3. buy sweets for his little sisters and brothers.
4. share the money with his classmates.
Below are conditions that favour the growing of a crop:
1. Cool temperatures.
2. Well-distributed high rainfall.
3. High altitude.
4. Well-drained volcanic soils.
  The conditions listed above favour the growing of
  1. cocoa
  2. cloves
  3. pyrethrum
  4. sugarcane
Which one of the following African countries is correctly matched with her capital city?
1. Nigeria - Lagos
2. Tanzania - Dar es Salaam
3. South Africa - Pretoria
4. Sudan - Juba
Which one of the following is a soil conservation measure?
1. Contour ploughing.
2. Monocropping.
3. Overstocking.
4. Deforestation.
Who among the following creatures of human evolution belong to the carly stone age period?
1. Homo habilis and Homo sapiens.
2. Homo sapiens and Homo sapiens sapiens
3. Homo erectus and Homo sapiens.
4. Homo habilis and Homo erectus.
The main problem affecting trade in Eastern Africa is
1. political instability.
2. production of similar goods.
3. high taxations.
4. bad communication and transport networks.
The main problem facing multi- purpose river projects in Africa is
1. siltation in dams.
2. displacement of people.
3. reduction of water duc to drought
4. spread of water-borne diseases
Three of the following tree species-aren found in the natural forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Which one is not?
1. Teak
2. Mahogany
3. Oak
4. Eucalyptus
The best way to discourage drug and substance abuse in schools is by
1. praying for those involved in drug and substance abuse.
2. reporting all drug peddlers to the authorities.
3. punishing those involved in drug and substance abuse.
4. educating members of the school on effects of drugs.

Use the diagram below to answer question 46.

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The vegetation level marked M is likely to be
1. savannah grassland.
2. bamboo forest.
3. heath and moorland.
4. forest.
The sun is usually overhead at midday at the Tropic of Cancer on
1. June 21^st.
2. March 21^st.
3. September 23^rd.
4. December 22^nd.
Which one of the following plateaus is correctly matched with the country where it is located?
1. Bic - Kenya
2. Fouta Djallon - Angola
3. Nyika - Guinea
4. Jos - Nigeria
Which one of the following is the main benefit from tourism in Kenya? It
1. creates job opportunities.
2. earns Kenya foreign exchange.
3. promotes other related industries.
4. improves transport networks.
The main factor favouring the growth of industries in South Africa is
1. availability of labour.
2. presence of agricultural raw materials.
3. presence of a wide range of minerals.
4. good infrastructure.
The cheapest method of preserving fish is
1. sun-drying
2. canning
3. smoking
4. refrigeration.
Koitalel arap Samoei of the Nandi
1. was a long distance trader.
2. resisted colonial rule in Kenya.
3. collaborated with the British
4. helped the British to build the railway line.
Julius Kabarage Nyerere of Tanzania is remembered by Tanzanians mainly because he
1. formed Ujamaa villages.
2. voluntarily retired from presidency in 1985.
3. led Tanganyika to independence
4. was a great teacher.
The party that led Kenya to independence was
1. Jubilee Party.
2. The National Rainbow Coalition(NARC)
3. Kenya African Democratic Union (KADU)
4. Kenya African National Union (KANU)
Most people migrate from rural areas to urban areas due to
1. availability of educational institutions in towns.
2. availability of farming land in urban areas.
3. shortage of jobs in rural areas.
4. shortage of good infrastructure in rural areas.
Which one of the following is a politicalright enjoyed by citizens of Kenya?
1. Right to vote.
2. Right to work.
3. Freedom of worship.
4. Right to own property.
Tourism,cntertainment and books publishing industries are types of
1. processing industries.
2. service industrics.
3. manufacturing industries.
4. assembly industries.
In Kenya, the executive arm of government is headed by the
1. Head of civil service
2. Attorney general
3. President
4. Cabinet
In Kenya, one may lose a parliamentary seat if he or she
1. is not declared bankrupt by a court of law.
2. obtains dual-citizenship.
3. is of sound mind.
4. is elected the speaker of the National Assembly.
The main way of preventing road accidents in Kenya is
1. constructing speed bumps along all major roads.
2. educating drivers and road users on proper use of roads.
3. employing more traffic police officers.
4. enforcing all traffic rules.

PART II: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

SECTION A
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

According to Genesis stories of creation, the water that watered the garden of Eden came from Gen 2:10-14
1. River Nile
2. The rain
3. Mediterranean sea
4. Rivers Tigris and Pishon
After Adam and Eve disobeyed God by eating the forbidden fruit in the garden of Eden, the following happened to them. Which one did not?
1. They realised that they were naked.
2. They lost the gift of everlasting life.
3. Their relationship with God grew stronger.
4. They were chased away from the garden of Eden.
According to (Genesis 17), which one of the following statements is not true about the covenant that God made with Abraham?
1. Circumcision was an outward sign of God's covenant with Abraham.
2. Every male and female child in his generation to be circumcised.
3. Abraham was ninety nine years old when he was circumcised.
4. Ishmael was thirteen years old when he was circumcised.
After Joseph's brother sold him to the Ishmaelites, which one of the following reasons did they give to their father? That Joseph, had
1. disappeared in the wilderness.
2. been killed by the Egyptians.
3. been captured by raiders.
4. been killed by the wild animals.
Which one of the following is the main reason why Moses fled from the palace and went to live in the land of Midian?
1. Pharaoh was seeking to kill him.
2. He heard the voice of God calling him.
3. He was tired of living in the palace.
4. He wanted to deliver the Israelites from Egypt.
Which one of the following plagues finally forced King Pharaoh to let the Israelites go out of Egypt? The
1. changing of water into blood.
2. invasion of locusts in the whole land.
3. outbreak of boils that made people suffer.
4. killing of every firstborn of the Egyptians.
"You come to me with a sword, a spear with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel whom you have defiled" (1 Sam 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 defend his people.
Which one of the following statements best explains why God was unhappy with Saul as a King over Israel? He
1. wanted to kill David.
2. had married very many wives.
3. disobeyed God's command.
4. had encouraged idol worshipping.
But the Lord said to me, "Do not say that you are too young, but go to the people I send you to........." (Jeremiah 1:7). What is the main lesson that Christians learn from this?
1. God is concerned about his people.
2. Christians should obey God's command.
3. God wants Christians to be holy.
4. Christians should be concerned about others.
..................................... and His name shall be called Wonderful counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting father, Prince of Peace." Who among the following Prophets gave the above prophecy concerning Jesus?
1. Isaiah
2. Jeremiah
3. Nehemiah
4. Micah
Which one of the following is the main reason why Joseph took his wife Mary and together went to the town of Bethlehem when Emperor Augustus orderd a census to be taken?
1. It was nearer to Nazareth.
2. It was a religious center.
3. It was his ancestors birth place.
4. He was commanded by an Angel of God.
"For there is born to you this day in the city of David a saviour who is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2:11). These words were spoken by an Angel to
1. Mary mother of Jesus..
2. The three wisemen.
3. The shepherds.
4. John the baptist.
According to Matthew chapter 5, when Jesus was teaching a multitude on a moutain, He taught all the following except: Blessed are
1. the meek for they shall inherit the carth.
2. the pure in heart for they shall see God.
3. the peacemakers for they will be called sons of God.
4. those who are like children for theirs is the Kingdom of God.
"So when you give something to a needy person, do not make a big show out of it as the hypocrates doing the synagogues and in the streets. (Matthew 6:2). Which one of the following values do Christians learn from this teaching of Jesus?
1. Loyalty
2. Humility
3. Patience
4. Tolerance
Which one of the following parables of Jesus teaches Christians on being persistent in prayers? The parable of the
1. good Samaritan.
2. widow and the judge.
3. prodigal son.
4. mustard seed.
Which one of the following is the reason why the Pharisees and the Scribes condemned Jesus for healing on the Sabbath? They thought that
1. He was breaking the law.
2. the sick were sinners.
3. He was seeking popularity.
4. He was the son of a carpenter.
When Jesus found Levi the tax collector in his tax office, He said to him, "follow me"Levi obeyed and followed Him. (Luke5:27-28) How should Christians respond to this command?
1. Getting new names.
2. Abandoning their jobs.
3. Repenting their sins.
4. Avoiding mixing with sinners.
Which one of the following statements was said by Jesus during the last supper?
1. Do not worry about your life or what you eat.
2. Father if it is your will, take this cup from me.
3. Do not put the Lord your God into a test.
4. This is my body and blood which is given for you.
Who among the following people prepared the body of Jesus for burial?
1. Cleopas
2. Mary Magdalene
3. Simon of Cyrene
4. Joseph of Arimathea
"Remember me Jesus when you come as a King". (Luke 23:42). These words were spoken by the thief on the cross to show that he was
1. innocent
2. patient
3. repentant
4. tolerant
Which one of the following events took place on
the day of Pentecost?
1. Jesus was taken upto heaven.
2. The curtain of the temple was torn into two.
3. The believers spoke in different languages.
4. The repentant thief cried to Jesus for help.
The early Christians chose the seven deacons because they wanted them to help in distribution of food among the widows. Who among the following people was not choosen ?
1. Peter
2. Philip
3. Parmenus
4. Prochorus
Teresiah visits the orphanage and washes clothes for the children. Which one of the following fruits of the Holy Spirit does she demonstrate?
1. Goodness
2. Peace
3. Patience
4. Self control
Which one of the following beliefs is found in both Christianity and traditional African communities? God
1. raises the dead.
2. loves animal sacrifices.
3. punishes the wrong doers.
4. should be prayed in shrines.
The main reason why marriage was regarded most important in traditional African communities is because
1. one would get security.
2. one's status would be improved.
3. one would get someone to help him.
4. for the continuity of the family tree.
Which one of the following virtues was expected from the youth after initiation in traditional African communities?
1. Honesty
2. Responsibility
3. Obedience
4. Humility
Joyce a standard eight pupil has been given some work by her mother. Her friend Carol visits and asks her to escort her to the shops. As a Christian what should Joyce do?
1. Ignore the work and escort Carol.
2. Tell Carol to come another time.
3. Do the work first then escort her later.
4. Ask Carol to do the work for her.
Which one of the following leisure activities is common in both Christian and African traditional communities?
1. Watching films.
2. Attending beer parties.
3. Reading the scriptures.
4. Visiting the needy people.
Paul a standard eight boy has been receiving gifts from an elderly rich woman who wants to have a relationship with him. As a Christian, what is the best action for Paul to take?
1. Transfer to another school.
2. Accept the gifts and keep quiet.
3. Report the matter to the headteacher.
4. Ask the woman to be doing it very secretly.
The missionaries started schools to teach the Africans how to read and write in order to enable them to
1. read the bible.
2. get white collar jobs.
3. speak well in english.
4. know how to count money.

SECTION B

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

According to Surah Dhuha, how did Allah (s.w) help the prophet (P. B.U.H), when He found him an orphan? He gave him
1. a shelter
2. riches
3. guidance
4. favours
Look at what Allah (s.w) reminded the prophet (p.b.u.h).
:We washed your heart.
:We lessened your burdens.
:We raised your fame.
These are verses from Surah
1. Al-Bayyina
2. Al-Qaaria
3. Al-Inshirah
4. Al-Kauthar
Which one of the following information about the Last Day of Qiyama is mentioned in the Surah Al-Zilzalah?
1. Some people will appear that day in folded faces.
2. Whatever deed you do shall be accounted for.
3. People will be scattered like moth.
4. Good people will be under a shade as bad ones scotch on hot sun.
Allah (s.w) was not happy with the of AbuLahab, in the Surah Al-Lahab.
1. greed
2. jealousy
3. hypocrisy
4. arrogance
1. Idhaa jaa-a nasrullah wal Fathu.
2. Wara-aita nnaasa yadikhuluunafii diinillahii afwaaja
3. Fasabihi bihamdi Rabbika Wastaghfiruh
4. Innahuu Kaana tawwaaba.

Verse three of this chapter urges muslims to seek for ___________________________ from Allah.
1. forgiveness
2. guidance
3. healing
4. provision
Complete this hadith of the prophet (S.A. W)
"Virtue is conduct and a sin is that which ......."
1. is against the Sharia.
2. earns you a punishment.
3. makes you guilty.
4. punches your mind.
From the teachings of the prophet, we learn of one Ibaada which if well performed leaves a servant free from sins like a newly born baby. Which one?
1. Fasting Swaum.
2. Praying five daily prayers.
3. Going for Hajj.
4. Giving out Zakkat.
The prophet (p.b.u.h) said that a duty bestowed upon every muslim is
1. spreading of religion.
2. search for knowledge.
3. making of wealth.
4. caring for creatures.
A muslim mixes with members of other religions especially those who dislike Islam and talk bad about it. He or she should have:-
1. patience
2. knowledge
3. strong faith
4. courage
Which one of the following is the correct dua recited at the time of sleep? Allah with your
1. permission I relax and I will have energy.
2. name I sleep and your protection I rely.
3. name I die and return to life.
4. name I get to bed and I will live.
Which one of the following is the correct dua recited for the dead? Oh Allah
1. resurrect him/her Yaumul Qiyama in Ummat Muhammad.
2. give him/her the book of deeds with a right hand.
3. put him/her in a good place in paradise.
4. grant him/her forgiveness and mercy.
Which one of the following is the correct explanation of these Hajj Ibaadaats?
1. Sa'y - Throwing stones to curse the Saturn.
2. Twawaf -Going round the holy Kaaba.
3. Ramyul Jimaar - Accepting the call of Allah.
4. Talbiya - Running between Swafa and Marwa.
A muslim will be forced to take a full and compulsory ghusul in one of the following conditions. Which one?
1. On Idd day.
2. Before going for Jum'a prayer.
3. When he has janaba.
4. After washing a dead body.
Who among the following groups of people is not a recipient of Zakkat?
1. A non-muslim.
2. A new convert.
3. A way faver.
4. The one in slavery.
On which of the following Najis shal! we just sprinkle clean water to cleanse it off according to Sharia?
1. Milk of an animal we don't eat.
2. Vomit.
3. Saliva of a dog.
4. Urine of an infant baby boy.
Only two parts of the body are dusted during Tayammum. They are
1. arms and feet.
2. forehead and arms
3. face and arms.
4. face and hands.
Which one of the following acts will nullify ones Udhu?
1. Performing Udhu without intention.
2. Using water not fetched from the mosque. C
3. Starting Udhu without Bismillah.
4. Not facing Qibla while performing Udhu.
In which posture of Swalah shall we recite the supplication. "Rabbanaa walakal hamd"? In
A. Julus
B. I'tidaal
D. Sujuud
C. Rukuu
Complete the following quotation from the Prophet (S.A. W). "Whoever his/her last words before death are 'Laa ilaaha illa LLah,......." he will
1. die a new muslim.
2. have an easy judgement.
3. pass Siraath very fast.
4. enter paradise.
Which one of the following will be the Last activity to take place on the Last Day?
1. Destiny
2. Judgement
3. Blowing of Trumpet
4. Assembly
In which branch of Tawhid do we learn to praise Allah (s.w) by His beautiful names?
1. Tawhiid A'qiida.
2. Tawhiid Rubuubiyya
3. Tawhiid Uluuhiyya
4. Tawhiid Asmaa wal Siifaat
Which Prophet of Allah is wrongly matched with the holy book revealed to him?
1. Daud (A.S) → Zabur
2. Issa (A.S) → Injiil
3. Ibrahim (A.S) → Furqan
4. Muhammad (S.A.W) → Qur'an
Which one of the following events followed the pledge of Aqaba?
1. Isra wal Miiraj
2. Conquest of Makka
3. Hijra to Madina
4. Treaty of Hudaibiyya
The horse that the Prophet (p.b.u.h) used to travel on the Isra-wal-Miiraj trip was calle
1. Al-Qaswa
2. Al-Buraq
3. Al-Himaar
4. Al-Baqara
Who among the following Swahabas was not persecuted for joining Islam?
1. Zaid bin Haaritha
2. Amaar bin Yaasir
3. Bilaal bin Rabbaah
4. Uthman bin Affan
Which of the following actions did Hindu the wife of Abu Sufyan do? She
1. attempted to kill the prophet with a sword.
2. put thorns on the way where Prophet used to pass.
3. bewitched the prophet.
4. burst the stomach of Hamza and chewed his liver.
Allah (s.w) praised Ummat Muhammad to be the best Ummat because they
1. are all brothers.
2. enjoin good and forbid evils.
3. sacrifice and work.
4. do justice to their servants.
The first battle fought by the muslims against the makkans was
1. Khandak
2. Siifin
3. Badr
4. Uhud
Which one of the following is a halaal act in Islam but most hated by Allah?
1. Twalaq
2. Nikaah
3. Tahniq
4. Aqiqah
The grand mosque in Jerusalem City is known as Masjid
1. Ma-amuur
2. Haraam
3. Quba
4. Aqsa

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