Social Studies and Religious Education Questions and Answers - Class 8 Mid Term Exams Term 1 2023 Set 12

SECTION 1:

SOCIAL STUDIES 

Study the map of Sese area and answer questions 1-7

1. The land in Sese area slopes to the
   
   1. South east
   2. North west
   3. South west
   4. North east.
2. The approximaate area of the tea farm is
   
   1. 3km²
   2. 4.8km²
   3. 1.5km²
   4. 2km²
3. The main function of Funza Town is
   
   1. administrative centre
   2. transport centre
   3. industrial centre
   4. education cetre.
4. The climate of the south western part of Sese area is likely to be
   
   1. hot and wet
   2. economic activities
   3. hot and dry
   4. cool and wet.
5. The settlements in Sese area are mainly influenced by
   
   1. climate
   2. economic activities
   3. transport
   4. security.
6. The main economic activity practised in Sese area is
   
   1. fishing
   2. saw millinng
   3. cattle keeping
   4. trading.
7. The chief administrative officer in Sese area is
   
   1. county governor
   2. chief
   3. deputy governor
   4. county commissioner
8. During the pre-colonial period, the Ameru were ruled by
   
   1. hereditary kings
   2. chiefs
   3. council of elders
   4. consensus.
9. Which one of the following groups of people belongs to River Lake Nilotes?
   
   1. Luo, Nandi, Datoga
   2. Maasai, Samburu, Turkana
   3. Anuak, Alur, Luo
   4. Karamojong, Jie, Teso
10. Traditional education was important mainly because it
    
    1. prepared the youth for marriage
    2. trained young people on economic activities of the community
    3. prepared the youth to excel in exams.
    4. prepared the youth for adult roles.
11. Which one of the following statements is true about the the interaction between Pokomo and Oromo at Shungwaya?
    1. Exchange of cultural practices
    2. Intermarriage
    3. Increased trading activities at Shungwaya
    4. Displacement of the Cushites from Shungwaya
12. The remains of Homo erectus were discovered in the following areas except
    
    1. Olduvai Gorge
    2. Koobi Fora
    3. Hadar
    4. Ollorgesaillie.
13. Which one of the following systems of administration was used by the Belgium in Congo?
    
    1. Paternalism
    2. Direct rule
    3. Indirect rule
    4. Assimilation
14. Three of the following statements are true about shifting cultivation except 
    1. farmers practised plot rotation
    2. was a form of subsistence farming
    3. most farming activities were done by hands
    4. farmers used simple tools.
15. Which one of the factors has not led to climate change?
    
    1. Deforestation
    2. Altitude
    3. Imaginative farming
    4. Use of petroleum products
16. Which one of the following weather instruments is correctly matched with the element of weather it measures?
    

    Instrument	Elements
    A. Anemometer	Air pressure
    B. Windsock	speed of wind
    C. Hygrometer	Amount of moisture in the air
    D. Windvane	strength of wind

17. A nuclear family consists of
    1. mother, father, children
    2. husband, wife, mother in-law
    3. nephews, nieces and parents
    4. aunt, uncle and children.
18. The Kariba Dam Project was established mainly to
    
    1. provide water for domestic use
    2. provide water for irrigation
    3. control floods at Akosombo
    4. generate cheap hydro-electric power.
19. Below are characteristics and uses of a mineral
    
    1. Mined at Kimwarer in Kerio Valley 
    2. Mined through quarry
    3. Used in making cement
    4. Used in making storage cans and tins
       The mineral described above is likely to be
       1. limestone
       2. diatomite
       3. flouspar
       4. soda ash.
20. Which one of the following statements about poultry farming in Kenya is false? 
    1. Commercial poultry farming is found near large urban centres
    2. Poultry products are source of proteins
    3. Poultry products are mostly exported
    4. Birds kept are fed on special feeds.
21. Students leaders are important in school administaration because
    
    1. they score good marks in exams
    2. assist the school administration 
    3. report indiscipline cases among pupils
    4. become future leaders.
22. The best way of controlling soil erosion on a flat area is 
    
    1. building gabions
    2. contour ploughing
    3. crop rotation
    4. planting trees.
23. Which one of the following statements is true about customary marriage?
    
    1. Signing of marriage certificate
    2. Exchange of rings
    3. Drinking of alcohol
    4. Taking of marriage vows.
24. Who among the following early visitors came as a trader? 
    1. Carl peters
    2. Vasco Da Gama
    3. John speke
    4. Dr. David Livingstone.
25. The method of fishing shown below is
    
    
    1. purse seining
    2. trawling
    3. long lining
    4. gillnet.
26. Rotation of the earth causes three of the  following except
    
    1. day and night
    2. varying length of day and night
    3. deflection of winds and ocean currents
    4. rising and falling of sea tides.
27. The school management committee is made up of
    
    1. commitee Chaiperson, headteacher, parents
    2. teachers, parents, pupils
    3. headteacher, deputy headteacher and parents
    4. headteacher, members of local community and parent representatives.
28. Maize growing in Kenya and Tanzania is important because
    
    1. it is a source of foreign exchange
    2. creates job opportunities
    3. source of income
    4. source of staple food.
29. Three of the following are volcanic mountains except
    
    1. Nyiragongo
    2. Mt Cameroon
    3. Danakil Alps
    4. Mt. Ras Dashan.
30. Who among the following officials in Buganda Kingdom is correctly matched with his role?
    
    1. Omuwanika - treasurer
    2. Katikiro - clan head
    3. Omulamuzi - the prime minister
    4. Bataka - chief
31. Which one of the following combinations of leaders shows those who collaborated only?
    
    1. Mekatilili Wa Menza, Lenana
    2. Mukite wa Nameme, Lewanika.
    3. Kabaka Mutesa I, Nabongo Mumia
    4. Lewanika, Chief Mkwawa.
32. Below are descriptions of a town inKenya.
    
    1. Started as a trading centre 
    2. It is a city
    3. It is an Island
    4. It is a sea port
       The town described above is likely to be
       1. Kisumu
       2. Nairobi
       3. Mombasa
       4. Thika.
33. A foreigner married to a Kenyan citizen will become a Kenyan citizen through
    
    1. birth
    2. recommendation
    3. registration
    4. dual citizenship. 
34. The best way to solve conflicts in the society is through
    
    1. litigation
    2. mediation
    3. arbitration
    4. dialogue.
35. Which one of the following is not a symbol of national unity?
    
    1. National flag
    2. National philosophies
    3. National anthem
    4. Coat of arms 
36. The main reason for urban-rural migration is
    
    1. search for jobs
    2. retirement
    3. retrenchment of workers
    4. availability of industries in rural areas.
37. Which one of the following countries is correctly matched with its capital city?
    
    1. Senegal - Nouakchott
    2. Cameroon - Doula
    3. Nigeria - Lagos
    4. Guinea - Conakry
38. The most recent way of communication is
    1. radio
    2. the internet
    3. smoke signals
    4. telephone.
39. Hwange National Park is found in
    
    1. Zimbabwe
    2. South Africa
    3. Uganda
    4. Mauritius
40. Three of the following are forms of child abuse. Which one is not?
    
    1. Excessive canning
    2. Female Genital Mutilation
    3. Forcing a child to attend school
    4. Denying a child food and clothes.
41. The most common means of transport in Kenya is
    
    1. railway
    2. road.
    3. air
    4. water.
42. The Fulani of West Africa keeps large herds of cattle and flock of sheep mainly because
    
    1. there population is small
    2. cattle is regarded as a sign of wealth and prestige
    3. they live in extensive grassland belt
    4. the climate in West Africa favour
43. The following statements are true about African socialism except
    
    1. promotes political democracy
    2. encourages pooling of resources
    3. adopted in 1965
    4. based on traditional values.

Study the map of Kenya below and answer questions 44-47

44. The shaded region marked xxx is densely populated mainly because of
    
    1. fishing activities
    2. adequate rainfall
    3. mining activities
    4. government policy. 
45. Three of the following communities migrated using the route marked H. Which one did not?
    
    1. Turkana
    2. Samburu
    3. Rendille
    4. Maasai
46. The river marked W is?
    
    1. Omo
    2. Kerio
    3. Turkana
    4. Perkerra
47. The game reserve marked Q is
    
    1. Arawale
    2. Boni
    3. Bisinadi
    4. Shimba Hills.
48. Below are features of a vegetation.
    1. Most of the trees are decidious
    2. Tall grass
    3. Trees are short and widely spaced
    4. Tree have deep roots.
       The vegetation zone described above is
       1. Savannah
       2. Semi desert
       3. Temperate
       4. Rainforest.
49. Three of the following lakes were formed through erosion and deposition. Which one was not?
    1. Bangweula
    2. Shakabobo
    3. Utange
    4. Manzala
50. Which one of the following European countries is correctly matched with its former colonies?
    1. Britain - Sierraleone, Gambia, Botswana
    2. Spain - Angola, Mozambique, Morocco.
    3. Germany -Niger, Togo, Ghana
    4. France - Namibia, Congo, Mauritius
51. Which one of the following factors leads to slow population growth?
    1. Low mortality rate
    2. Urbanization
    3. High cost of living
    4. Shimba Hills.
52. Three of the following factors influence the climate of the horn of Africa except
    1. shape of the costline
    2. winds
    3. ocean currents
    4. latitudes.
53. The headquarters of Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa is at
    1. Lusaka
    2. Gaboron
    3. Abuja
    4. Arusha.
54. Which one of the following is a social right. Right to
    1. information
    2. education
    3. opinion
    4. life
55. The main problem that faced the Organization African Unity was
    1. political instability
    2. inadequate funds
    3. lack of a joint army
    4. poor policies.
56. The following are characteristics of aprominent leader in Africa;
    1. Abolished sheria law
    2. Promoted peasant farming
    3. Encouraged farmers to form co-operatives
       The leader described above is
       1. Haile Sellassie
       2. Julius Nyerere
       3. Gamel Abdel Nasser
       4. Nelson Mandela.
57. Who among the following is not a member of parliament
    1. The Attorney General
    2. The Speaker
    3. Members representing counties
    4. The deputy president
58. In Kenya people are nominated to parliament by
    1. political parties
    2. the president
    3. the speaker
    4. the chief justice.
59. The political party that led Zimbabwe to independence was
    1. Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU)
    2. African National Congress (ANC)
    3. Zimbabwe Peoples Revolutionary Army (ZIPRA)
    4. Convention People's Party (CPP)
60. The main source of revenue for the national government is
    1. loans and grants
    2. court fines
    3. taxes
    4. parking fee.

SECTION II:

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. According to the stories of creation. Genesis Chapter 1 and 2, human beings. were given the duty to take care of Gods creation by
    
    1. tilling the land
    2. eating all the fruits in the garden
    3. naming all the annimals and birds
    4. making clothes from the leaves
62. The main reason why God spared Noah and his family from the great deluge is because Noah was
    1. very obedient
    2. righteous
    3. skilled in making arks
    4. to be protected from the floods.
63. The main lesson that Christians learn from Abraham when he agreed to sacrifice his only son is that they should
    1. be ready to serve God
    2. be obedient at all times
    3. practice faithfulness
    4. love God.
64. What lesson do Christians learn from the story of Joseph in prison?
    
    1. God protects the innocent
    2. we should be assertive
    3. we should be courageous
    4. always interprate dreams.
65. Which one of the following was the sign of  the covenant between God and Israelites in Mt Sinai?
    
    1. Blood from an animal
    2. The ten commandment
    3. Circumcision
    4. Rainbow
66. During the war against the Medianites. Gedion and his soldiers used all the following materials in the battle apart from
    
    1. swords
    2. tar
    3. torch
    4. trumpet
67. Three of the following are achievements of King David except
    
    1. captured in Jerusalem from Jebusites
    2. build a temple for the Lord
    3. united the twelve tribes of Israel
    4. made Jerusalem a religious centre of worship.
68. Which one of the following is not a common miracle by Elijah and Elisha?
    1. Raising the dead
    2. Multiplied oil
    3. Multiplied bread
    4. Crossed river Jordan on a dry ground 
69. Jeremiah foretold one of the following events. Which one?
    
    1. The coming of the holyspirit
    2. The birth of Jesus by a virgin
    3. The birth place of Jesus
    4. The killing of baby boys
70. The main reason why Jesus was presented in the temple was?
    
    1. to perform the ceremony of purification
    2. to fulfil the law of Moses
    3. to fulfil the prophecy
    4. inorder to make him be accepted in the Jewish society
71. The main reason why Jesus was baptized in River Jordan was inorder to
    
    1. recognize the work of John the Baptist
    2. identify with the church
    3. do the work of God
    4. be prepared to receive the Holy Spirit
72. On which occasion did Jesus show that respected the law of Moses?
    1. Healing lepers
    2. Raising Lazarus from dead
    3. Healed the paralyzed man
    4. Healed blind Bartimaeus
73. The parable of the rich man and Lazarus mainly teaches Christians to
    
    1. hate the needy
    2. accept other people
    3. ignore those who are suffering
    4. be ready to forgive others.
74. "Happy ar the humble" (Mathews5:9)... they will receive what God has promised." Jesus taught this words during his
    
    1. ascension
    2. temptation
    3. transfiguration
    4. sermon on the mount.
75. The reason the Pharisees and the teachersof the law were annoyed when Jesus healed the paralyzed man is because Jesus had
    1. mixed with sinners
    2. forgiven him his sins
    3. touched the sick man
    4. proclaimed that he was the Messiah
76. The main reason why Pilate washed his  hands after trying Jesus was that he
    
    1. did not believe in Jewish law
    2. had nothing to do with the case 
    3. knew everything that Jesus had said
    4. had stained his hands with blood.
77. The high priest during the trial of Jesus was
    
    1. Caiphas
    2. Annas
    3. Pilate
    4. Herod.
78. "Remember me Jesus when you come as a King"(Luke 24:42) - From this statement Christians learn that they should be
    
    1. anxious
    2. dying
    3. faithful
    4. repentant.
79. Which one of the following events happened during the death of Jesus?
    
    1. Earthquake
    2. A voice was heard
    3. Peter denied Him three times
    4. Heaven opened
80. During the day of pentecost, the following events took place. Which one did not?
    
    1. The disciples were filled with the holy spirit
    2. The disciples spoke in new tongues 
    3. A strong wind filled the house
    4. The disciples drunk wine.
81. The reason why Paul was chosen by God to preach the gospel is mainly to preach to
    
    1. Gentiles
    2. all the slaves
    3. all the Jews
    4. only the Samaritans.
82. The main work of deacons in the early Church was to
    
    1. organize for fellowship in Jerusalem. 
    2. help the members sell their property
    3. pray for thje christians being persecuted
    4. divide supplies among the widows 
83. From the Apostles Creed, which statements shows that Jesus is the son of God?
    
    1. He will come to judge the living and the dead
    2. Conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
    3. Suffered under Pointious Pilate
    4. Having life everlasting.
84. Which one of the following activities by the early Christians does not show a fruit of the Holy Spirit?
    1. They lived in joy
    2. They promoted peace amongst themselves
    3. They cared for others
    4. they prached the gospel
85. All the following are ways in which traditional African society expressed and maintained peace among its people. Which
    one is not?
    
    1. Promoting disagreement 
    2. Sharing meals
    3. Taking oaths
    4. Practising intermarriages.
86. Who among the following people was not accepted in African society?
    1. Prophets
    2. Sorcerers
    3. Rainmakers
    4. Seers
87. Which one of the beliefs is not similar in both Christianity and traditional African religion?
    
    1. Belief in life after death
    2. Belief in God as the creator
    3. Belief in the holy trinity
    4. God as omniscient
88. Upon arriving home, you realize that your parents had contracted Covid -19. What is the best action for you to take?
    
    1. Give them moral support
    2. Abandoning them
    3. Cutting all links of association with them
    4. Praying for them and isolate yourself
89. You have realized that Priscillah your friend has been avoiding some lessons in school and you would like to help her. As a Christian, how best can you go about it?
    1. Report her to her parents
    2. Report her to class teacher
    3. Tell her that you no longer want friendship
    4. Make her understand the importance of her studies.
90. The main reason why Christians are against drug abuse in the society is because it leads to
    
    1. addiction
    2. high crime rate
    3. poverty
    4. school drop outs.

SECTION II: 

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. The main teaching learnt in Surah Inshirah is
    
    1. man is in loss
    2. it reminds the victory of the prophet
    3. it is a reminder that after hardship come easiness
    4. it disputes Shirk.
62. The Quran is referred to as Al Hudah because
    
    1. it is a guide
    2. it is a Warner.
    3. it is a reminder.
    4. it is a cure.
63. "And we found you lost then We guided you," the verse above is from one of the following Surah. Which one?
    
    1. Dhuha
    2. Humaza
    3. Fatiha
    4. Ikhlas
64. The spread of Islam in the Kenyan coast was mainly inspired by
    
    1. availability of Quranic copies
    2. more mosques built
    3. the trading Arabs
    4. the Christian missionaries.
65. Who is the prophet of Allah who used to visit Maryam A.S?
    1. Musa A.S
    2. Muhammad SAW
    3. Yahya A.S
    4. Zakariyah A.S.
66. At what age did the first wife of the prophet (saw) die?
    
    1. 80
    2. 40
    3. 63
    4. 65
67. What is the name of the bird that brought glad tidings to Nabii Suleiman A.S?
    
    1. Ostrich
    2. The crow
    3. Hud hud
    4. Zam zam
68. Knowledge is divided into two. Which one of the following is among the optional type of knowledge?
    
    1. Ibaadah
    2. Halaal
    3. Engineering
    4. Belief
69. Ayab likes sharing his items with hisfriends. What is the attribute he processes?
    
    1. Taqwa
    2. Generosity
    3. Patience
    4. Zakat
70. Allah has promised _____________________ for those who practice Taqwa.
    
    1. permanent life in this world 
    2. His pleasure and help in this world and hereafter
    3. a lot of wealth
    4. permanent health
71. Which one is odd one out?
    
    1. Musa A.S
    2. Suleiman A.S
    3. Nuh. A. S
    4. Muhammad S.A.W
72. Which one is not a sun nah act of Ghusul?
    1. Performing ablution before taking bath
    2. Starting with the left side first
    3. Saying Bismillah at the beginning
    4. Rubbing the whole body thoroughly
73. Which of the following prayers has a single Rakaa?
    
    1. Kusuf
    2. Taraweh
    3. Witr
    4. Tahajjuh
74. Your friend has a habit of overtaking the Imam. As a Muslim, you should
    
    1. beat her
    2. tell her friends
    3. report to her parents
    4. correct her privately.
75. How many rights does a non Muslim relative?
    
    1. Two
    2. Three
    3. Five
    4. One
76. The act of people coming out of their graves is known as
    
    1. Hukmu
    2. Ma's shar
    3. Qiyaam
    4. Bath.
77. What is the main reason why the Christians and the Jews were given books?
    
    1. To know their religion only
    2. Prepare them for the coming of the prophet (S.A.W)
    3. Knows other religions as well
    4. Make the stick on their religion
78. Which one is correctly matched?
    
    1. MUTTAQIIN - Those who fear Allah
    2. MUTAWAKKILIIN - those who trust in Allah
    3. MUNAAFIQUN - those who believe in Allah
    4. MUTATHWAHIRIIN - those who fight in the course of Allah
79. The number of days in one full lunar month are_______________________ in the islamic calendar.
    
    1. 12
    2. 30
    3. 29
    4. 7
80. Who among the following people was the leader of the achers on top of Mt. Uhud?
    
    1. Abu Dujaanah
    2. Abdullahi bin Jubeir.
    3. Ali ibn Abi Twalib.
    4. Abdullahi bin Uraiqit
81. Why did Sarah tell Nabii Ibrahim to marry lady Hajar?
    
    1. She was unable to give birth
    2. She was a hypocrite
    3. She was selfish
    4. She wanted devorce
82. Which one is not correct?
    
    1. Bakkah refers to an empty desert
    2. Sarah was left at Makkah with Ismail
    3. Bakkah is the old name for Makkah
    4. Ismail caused Zamzam to sprout
83. During swalatul Eid, the imam performs __________________________ rakat.
    
    1. two
    2. one
    3. five
    4. four
84. Who among the prophets below observed the moon, sun and stars while searching for Allah?
    
    1. Seaman A.S.
    2. Musa A.S.
    3. Ibrahim A.S.
    4. Daud A.S
85. The son of prophet Ibrahim whose mother was a maid is
    1. Azar
    2. Ishaac
    3. Ismail
    4. Idris.
86. "Habii Bullah" is a title given to which of the following prophets?
    
    1. Ibrahim
    2. Musa
    3. Muhammad
    4. Nun
87. Which one is the best way of correcting an evil act?
    
    1. By using hands
    2. By hating it in your heart
    3. By using your tongue
    4. By beating the person
88. Warsame had spent some weeks searching for a job to sustain his family. He found that a job was available at the breweries. What was he supposed to do?
    
    1. Take a job without delay to avoid more suffering
    2. Ask an imam if he is allowed to work 
    3. Refuse the job and look for another one
    4. Work at the breweries but not drink alcohol
89. The hadith about paying servants before their sweat dry teaches us about
    
    1. begging
    2. justice to servants
    3. showing riches
    4. working hard.
90. Which of the following is an act performed during Hajj?
    
    1. Fasting all over
    2. Entertaining sheiks
    3. Tawaf
    4. Eating dates only

MARKING SCHEME

S/STUDIES

1. C
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. D
7. D
8. C
9. C
10. D
11. A
12. C
13. B
14. A
15. B
16. C
17. A
18. D
19. C
20. C
21. B
22. D
23. C
24. A
25. A
26. B
27. D
28. D
29. C
30. A
31. C
32. C
33. C
34. D
35. B
36. B
37. D
38. B
39. A
40. C
41. B
42. B
43. B
44. B
45. C
46. B
47. B
48. A
49. A
50. A
51. C
52. D
53. A
54. B
55. B
56. C
57. A
58. A
59. A
60. C

C.R.E

61. A
62. B
63. B
64. A
65. B
66. A
67. B
68. C
69. D
70. B
71. B
72. A
73. B
74. D
75. B
76. B
77. A
78. D
79. A
80. D
81. A
82. D
83. B
84. A
85. A
86. B
87. C
88. A
89. D
90. B

I.R.E

61. C
62. A
63. A
64. C
65. D
66. D
67. C
68. C
69. B
70. B
71. B
72. C
73. C
74. D
75. D
76. B
77. B
78. A
79. B
80. B
81. A
82. B
83. A
84. C
85. C
86. C
87. A
88. C
89. B
90. C