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Social Studies and CRE Questions and Answers - Class 8 End Term Exams Term 1 2023 Set 1
QUESTIONS
Mali Area Map
Study the map of Mali Area and answer questions 1-7
- The main economic activity carried out around the sea is
- pastoralism
- crop farming
- mining
- fishing
- The climate of Mali area can be described as
- hot and dry
- hot and wet
- cool and wet
- cool and dry
- Which one of the following services is provided at Pori Market?
- Health services
- Religious services
- Educational services
- Postal services
- The MAIN economic activity carried out in Mali area is
- salt mining
- cattle keeping
- fishing
- trading
- The natural vegetation found around Peva Market is
- mangrove forests
- scattered trees
- papyrus
- scrub
- River Mali flows from
- South East to North West
- South West to North East
- North East to South West
- North West to South East
- Mali town has developed mainly as a result of
- the cattle ranch
- The road junction
- nearness to water
- the cool climate
- Which one of the following statements CORRECTLY describes the social organization of the San during the pre-colonial period?
- They lived in small groups of families
- They had a strong clan system
- They lived in permanent homes
- They practised circumcision
- Yaounde is the capital city of
- Egypt
- Angola
- Cameroon
- Zambia
- Who among the following succeeded the king in the Old Ghana?
- The Queen mother
- His sister's son
- His eldest son
- His youngest brother
- The main problem limiting trade among African countries is that
- they use different national languages
- they have poor transport links
- they use different currencies
- they produce similar goods
- The main reason for the migration of the Bantus from their original homeland was
- search for water and pasture
- search for fertile agricultural land
- increase in population
- attacks by hostile neighbours
- Three of the following statements are true about traditional African education in Kenya. Which one is NOT?
- The youth were taught to be responsible members of the society
- The youth were taught how to read and write
- Learning took place throughout a person's life
- Girls were taught by their grandmothers
- Road transport is commonly used for the transportation of goods between Kenya and her neighbours mainly because
- it is the most developed means of transport in the region
- it is the cheapest means of transport in the region
- it is the fastest means of transport in the region
- it is the safest means of transport in the region
- Which one of the following minerals is CORRECTLY matched with the country where it is mined on large scale?
Mineral Country- Copper Uganda
- Limestone Nigeria
- Petroleum Tanzania
- Soda ash South Africa
- Which one of the following is the main crop grown in Ghana?
- Coffee
- Sugarcane
- Cocoa
- Cotton
The table below represents the rainfall and temperature figures for a station in Africa. Use it to answer question 17
Months | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
Temp in C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Rainfall is mm | 41 | 69 | 150 | 201 | 206 | 114 | 66 | 84 | 193 | 226 | 150 | 40 |
- Which one of the following statements CORRECTLY describes the climate of the station?
- The station is cold throughout the year
- The station has one wet season and one dry season
- The station is hot and wet throughout the year
- The station receives most of the rain at the beginning of the year
- Which one of the following statements is TRUE about trees in planted forests in Kenya?
- The trees have thorns
- Most of the trees have climbers
- Most of the trees mature fast
- The trees are of different types
- Which one of the following statements is TRUE about pastoral farming among the Fulani?
- They keep cattle mainly for sale
- They mainly keep dairy cattle
- They grow fodder crops for their cattle
- They migrate with their cattle according to seasons
- Which one of the following communities was ruled by a king during the pre-colonial period?
- The Khoikhoi
- The Abawanga
- The Wanyamwezi
- The Ameru
- Which one of the following dams in Africa is CORRECTLY matched with where it is located?
Dam River- Kariba Zambezi
- Kindaruma Nile
- Aswan Volta
- Akosombo Tana
- The diagram below shows an instrument used for measuring weather
Which one of the following statements is true about the above instrument? It is used to- determine the direction of wind
- record the amount of rainfall
- determine the strength of wind
- measure wind speed
- Three of the following statements are true about Ludwig Krapf. Which one is NOT?
- He gained fame as the first European to see the source of river Nile
- He established a mission station at Rabai
- He wrote the first Kiswahili dictionary
- He taught Africans how to read and write
- Samoei of the Nandi and Mekatilili of the Agiriama had one thing in common. It was that both
- were opposed to the building of the railway
- prophesied about the coming of the Europeans
- foresaw the defeat of Europeans by Africans
- resisted British colonial rule
- Which one of the following modern forms of communication is an electronic media?
- Bronchure
- Newspaper
- Telephone
- Journal
- Which one of the following mountains in Africa was formed as a result of faulting?
- Mt. Kenya
- Mt. Kilimanjaro
- The Atlas Mountains
- The Ruwenzori Mountains
- River Nile and River Niger have a common characteristic. It is that both rivers
- originate from the same highlands
- have a delta at the mouth
- end in the Mediterranean Sea
- are navigable throughout the course
- Which one of the following is the MAIN benefit the West African countries have gained as members of the Economic Community for West Africa States (ECOWAS)?
- Expansion of trade
- Increased production of cash crops
- Promotion of free movement of people in the region
- Expansion of manufacturing industries in the region
- Below are some characteristics of a certain vegetation:
- Scattered umbrella-shaped trees
- Large areas covered with grass
- Thorny bushes and shrubs
The vegetation whose characteristics are listed above is- Equatorial rainforest
- Desert vegetation
- Savanna vegetation
- Mediterranean vegetation
- The cheapest method of preserving fish is by
- freezing
- salting
- sun drying
- deep frying
- To make one complete rotation on its axis, the earth takes
- twenty four hours
- twelve hours
- seven days
- thirty days
- Which one of the following minerals is extracted using the drilling method?
- Gold
- Copper
- Soda ash
- Petroleum
- The government of Swaziland is headed by a
- Queen mother
- prime minister
- president
- king
- The MAIN factor that influences the location of a furniture making industry is
- availability of transport
- availability of market
- availability of power
- availability of raw materials
- Which one of the following is the BEST way of conserving wildlife?
- Fencing national parks
- Educating people on the importance of wildlife
- Controlling the selling of wildlife products
- Establishing animal orphanages
- The MAIN contribution of petroleum to the economy of Nigeria is that it has led to
- the development of transport network
- an increase in energy supply
- the creation of job opportunities
- an increase in foreign exchange
Use the map of Africa below to answer questions 37-41
- The shaded area marked K receives low rainfall because
- it is a lowland area
- it is affected by a cold ocean current
- it has little vegetation cover
- it is far from the equator
- The MAIN economic activity carried out in the shaded area marked K is
- crop growing
- mining
- tourism
- nomadic pastoralism
- The island marked J is
- Madagascar
- Cape Verde
- Comoros
- Zanzibar
- The traditional kingdom that existed in the area marked M was founded by
- The Soninke
- The Khoisan
- The Wanyamwezi
- The Baganda
- The relief feature marked N is
- Ahaggar Plateau
- Adamawa Highlands
- Atlas Mountains
- Tibesti Mountains
- Which one of the following was the MAIN reason why Kariba Dam was built?
- To provide water for irrigation
- To create a lake for fishing
- To provide hydro-electric power
- To control floods
- Which one of the following led to the Hehe resistance of the German occupation in Tanganyika?
- They were influenced by the prophecy of chief Mkwawa
- They wanted to protect their cultural beliefs
- They had been promised support by the British
- They wanted to show their military power
- Which one of the following statements is TRUE about inland fishing in both Kenya and Tanzania?
- Fishermen have inadequate modem fish preserving facilities
- Fishing is carried out during particular seasons
- Fish is mainly for export
- Fish is mainly transported by railway
- Which one of the following was a result of the settlement of the Arabs along the Coast of East Africa?
- Introduction of clove growing
- Introduction of maize growing
- Introduction of barter trade
- Construction of hospitals
- Below are some conditions necessary for the growing of a certain crop:
- Deep, well drained soils which are slightly acidic
- Gently sloping land
- Well distributed rainfall throughout the year
- Temperatures of about 21°C
The crop that grows under the conditions listed above is- coffee
- pyrethrum
- tea
- wheat
- In traditional Kenyan communities, people who were initiated together formed
- a sub-tribe
- a clan
- a generation
- an age-group
- Nomination of members of parliament in Kenya is done by the
- Attorney General
- Constituency Development Committees
- Electoral Commission
- Political parties
- The method of fishing shown below is knonw as
- long lining
- purse seining
- net drifting
- trawling
- Which one of the following towns in Kenya is an agricultural collection centre?
- Eldoret
- Thika
- Kisumu
- Malindi
- Three of the following conditions may make a person's freedom be restricted by the state. Which one may not? When a person's freedom
- interferes with other peoples' lives
- threatens the security of the state
- is a threat to their own life
- threatens other peoples' ideas
- Which one of the following is a function of the parliament in Kenya?
- Implementing laws
- Making laws
- Judging those who break the law
- Advising the government on matters of law
- Kenya's national flag is important mainly because it
- signifies the country's rich agricultural land
- was designed by African nationalists
- signifies the struggle for independence
- is a symbol of national unity
- One may become a Kenyan citizen through
- registration
- employment
- migration
- marriage
- Which one of the following communities in Kenya make up the Plain Nilotes?
- Turkana, Pokot, Tugen
- Maasai, Njemps, Iteso
- Samburu, Sabaot, Nandi
- Kipsigis, Keiyo, Marakwet
- In traditional African societies festivals and ceremonies were held MAINLY for people to
- meet their friends
- eat special foods
- mark major events
- display their talents
- Which one of the following is a negative result of colonial rule in Africa?
- Alienation of Africans
- Development of transport system
- Introduction of commercial crop farming
- Promotion of towns in the interior
- A good Kenyan citizen is one who
- belongs to a certain religious organization
- obeys the laws of the country
- belongs to a political party
- attends national celebrations diligently
- Members of the police service are usually present at public meetings in order to
- protect all the people attending the meetings
- ensure that invited guests get a chance to speak
- protect the leaders attending the meeting
- provide enough seats for the invited guests
- Which one of the following age conditions is a requirement for those who wish to be elected president of Kenya? They must have attained the age of
- 55 years
- 35 years
- 21 years
- 18 years
C.R.E.
- Man was chased out of the gardens of Eden mainly because
- he talked to the serpent
- he disobeyed God
- he failed to name all the animals
- he stayed naked
- What was the MAIN reason why God Called Abraham?
- To give him land
- To bring blessings to the world
- To give him many children
- To make him famous
- Who among the following people was appointed to be king of Israel while still a young boy?
- Saul
- David
- Solomon
- Rehoboam
- Which one of the following was the MAIN reason why God called Moses?
- To make him a leader of the Israelites
- To rescue the Israelites from bondage in Egypt
- To rescue him from the Pharaoh
- To give him blessings
- A problem faced by the Israelites during the Exodus was lack of
- clothing
- leaders
- water
- livestock
- Which one of the following sins was committed by King Solomon? He
- took other people's property
- gave the Israelites" land to foreigners
- killed the prophets of God
- married many wives
- Jeremiah refused to accept the call to become a prophet of God because he felt he was
- too young
- too busy
- physically weak
- a sinful man
- Which one of the the following miracles was performed by both prophet Elijah and Elisha?
- Raising the son of the Shunamite woman
- Purification of water
- Multiplication of oil
- Bringing fire from heaven
- Which one of the following is a reason why God gave the Israelites the ten commandments?
- To teach them in their relationships
- To guide them in their relationships
- To reward them for their faithfulness
- To stop them from going back to Egypt
- During the call of Moses at Mount Sinai, the presence of God was symbolised by
- fire
- thunder
- wind
- clouds
- The story of the birth of Jesus is written in the book of
- Revelation
- Romans
- Luke
- Mark
- How did Mary know that her relative Elizabeth was going to have a baby?
- She was told by Zechariah
- She was told by the wisemen
- She read about it in the scriptures
- She was told by the angel
- The killing of baby boys by King Herod after the birth of Jesus was foretold by prophet
- Jeremiah
- Hosea
- Isaiah
- Samuel
- Which one of the following qualities did Jesus demand from those who came to Him to be healed?
- Love
- Hope
- Faith
- Obedience
- The parable of the talents teaches that Christians should
- make good use of their abilities
- keep their money in safe places
- share their wealth with the needy
- forgive those who owe them money
- Which one of the following Jewish feasts was Jesus celebrating when they had the Last Supper?
- Pentecost
- Passover
- Tabernacle
- New year
- Which one of the following miracles of Jesus shows that He cared for both Jews and Non-Jews?
- The healing of Simon's mother-in-law
- The healing of the ten lepers
- The raising of Jairus' daughter
- The raising of Lazarus
- "Do not collect more than is legal" (Luke 3:13) These words were said by John the Baptist to teach about
- honesty
- humility
- tolerance
- mercy
- Which one of the following parables teaches Christians to accept others? The parable of the
- sower
- mustard seed
- lost son
- rich man and Lazarus
- Which one of the following happenings took place on the eighth day after Jesus was born?
- The angel appeared to Mary
- Jesus was circumcised
- The angel appeared to the shepherds
- Jesus was dedicated
- Who among the following people baptised the Ethiopian Eunuch?
- Stephen
- Paul
- Philip
- Peter
- Who among the following people in the New Testament is referred to as the 'Apostle' to the Gentiles"?
- James
- Mathew
- Paul
- John
- Who among the following people prayed for those who persecuted him?
- Stephen
- Thomas
- Mathew
- Andrew
- Who among the following specialists is found in both African traditional societies and Christianity?
- Sorcerers
- Pastors
- Lay leaders
- Priests
- Which one of the following beliefs about God is found in the Apostles Creed? He is
- Just
- Holy
- Loving
- Almighty
- Which one of the following is ais done during worship in both African traditional religion and Christianity?
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Pregnancy
- Marriage
- Which one of the following BEST shows that Christians are disciples of Jesus Christ?
- Laying of hands
- Giving offerings
- Speaking in tongues
- Preaching the gospel
- The MAIN reason why Christians condemn prostitution is because it leads to
- unwanted pregnancies
- misuse of sex
- street children
- break-up of families
- When a mother gets a new baby in traditional African communities, neighbours bring presents to her as a way of
- expressing their sympathy
- encouraging her to have more children
- maintaining the family unity
- welcoming the child
- Your friend, John, has been looking for a job without success. What advice would you give him as a Christian?
- Tell him to ask his rich relatives to help him
- Tell him to give up as jobs are difficult to find
- Tell him to ask his family to help him start a business
- Tell him to get married as soon as possible
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Social Studies/Religious Education Questions and Answers - Class 6 End of Term 3 Exams Set 1 2022
Study the map of Nari Area and use it to answer questions 1 to 7
- River Nari rises from
- South
- North Wesf
- South West
- North East
- Which one of the following is the main religion practised by people of Nari area?
- Christianity
- Islam
- Hindu
- Traditionalists
- The settlement pattern in Nari area can be described as
- nucleated
- clustered
- linear
- sparse
- Which one of the following type of industry can be located in the southern part of the map?
- Primary industry
- Secondary industry
- Tertiary industry
- Assembly industry
- Which one of the following factors has mainly lead to the growth of Nalli town?
- Trading Activities
- Presence of a road junction
- Security services
- Farming activities
- The type of soil likely found in the Southern part of the area
- black cotton soils
- alluvial soils
- sandy soils
- red sub soils
- What evidence shows that the North Eastern part of the map receives low rainfall is likeIy to be?
- Presence of a quarry
- Presence of scrubs
- The distribution of people
- Distance from the lake
- Which one of the following is not a River lale Nilofes of Sudan?
- Lango
- Bayi
- Anuak
- Dinka
- The following is a description of climate experienced in Eastern Africa.
- High temperatures throughout the year
- High rainfall throughout the year
- Experiencesa rainfall maxima
The climate described above is- Tropical savannah climate
- Mountain climate
- suotrootcst climate
- Equatorial climate
- The government of Kenya carries out census after every ten years mainly to
- know the number of people
- to plan for its people
- to prepare for elections
- to distribute land to people
- Which one of the following factors explains why a rainguage should be fixed 15 centimetrés 15elow the ground?
- To make it attractive
- To make it stable
- To make it visible
- To avoid splashing into it
- Which one of the following consist of the main coffee growing areas in Ethiopia?
- Moshi Arusha region
- Jammo, Addis Ababa region
- Harar and Kaffar
- Hadar Bouri
- Which one of the following towns is not a lake port in Lake Victoria in Tanzania?
- Mwanza
- Musoma
- Ahirati
- Kigoma
- Which one of the following is the main government beef ranch in Tanzania
- Mpwapwa
- Solai
- Kongwa
- Hadeni
- Which one of the following countries in Eastern Africa does not share a border with Kenya?
- Uganda
- Sudan
- Ethiopia
- Somalia
- The following are uses of a mineral mined in Kenya
- Used to make fertilizer
- Used to make paint
- Used to treat water
The mineral described above is likely to be- limestone
- fluorspar
- diatomite
- salt
- The best way to upgrade to the local breeds is through
- controlling tsetse flies
- cross-breeding
- paddocking
- establish ranches
- Poultry reaning in Kenya is mainly done in the outskirts of the urban areas because
- there is a ready market
- plenty of poultry feeds
- area is free from pests
- there is plenty of space
- The best means of transporting heavy and bulky goods over long distance on land is
- pipeline transport
- railway transport
- water transport
- road transport
- Which one of the following title was given to the treasurer in the traditional Buganda kingdom?
- Katikiro
- Omulamuzi
- Lukiko
- Omwanika
- Which one of the following water body does not border Eastern Africa?
- The Red Sea
- The Indian Ocean
- Mediterranean sea
- Lake Victoria
- The following is a description of a town in Eastern Africa,
- Located on a foot of a mountain
- It's one of the largest town in its country
- Mainly serves as a tourism centre
The town described above is- Arusha
- Thika
- Addis Ababa
- Kampala
- The main source of River Nile is
- Ethiopian highland
- Lake Tana
- Lake Victoria
- Lake Kyoga
- Which one of the following means of communication was recently introduced and possess a great competition to other forms of communication?
- Letters
- Telegrams
- Computers
- Mobile phones
- Which one of the following types of lakes are formed when the river changes its course?
- Lake Victoria, Lake Kyoga
- Lake Baringo, Lake Naivasha
- Lake Gambi, Lake Kanyamboli
- Lake Teleki, Lake Catherine
- Three of the following are facts about latitudes. Which one is not?
- They meet at the poles
- They are parallel to each other
- They influence the climate
- They are of different sizes
- Who among the following early visitor to Eastern Africa mainly came to look for the source of River Nile?
- Vasco da Gamma
- John Speke
- William MacKinnon
- Dr. Ludwig krapf
- Which one of the following is not true about maize growing in Kenya and Tanzania?
- It's mainly grow. by Small scale
- It's staple food of people in the region
- It's a main foreign exchange earner
- Maize growing was introduced by the European settles
- Which of the following is the main tourist attraction on the floor of the Rift valley?
- Sandy beaches and warm climate
- International spurts and competitions
- Beautiful sceneries
- Wildlife in parks
- Which one of the following mountains in Eastern Africa is the highest non-volcanic mountain?
- Mt Ruwenzori
- Mt Kilimanjaro
- Mt Kenya
- The Ras Dashan
- The following are statements about a method of rearing poultry.
- Birds are left to feed
- Birds are fed separately in cages
- Birds have separate laying nest
- Feeds are mixed with standard straws
There is a common collection point for eggs Which combination is suitable for battery system?- i, ii, iv
- ii, iii, v
- ii, iv, v
- i, iii, v
- Use the diagrams to answer questions 32 and 33
The main factor that influence the growth of vegetation- altitude
- climate
- soil
- drainage
- The main economic activity carried out in the area marked D
- Lumbering
- Pastoralism
- Bee keeping
- Fruit growing
- Three of the foilowing are reasons for single parenthood. Which one is not?
- Travelling abroad
- Death
- Separation
- Divorce
- Which one of the following means of communication is mainly affected by low Supply of electricity in rural areas?
- Television
- Computers
- Newspapers
- Courier Service
- Which one of the following animals is not a big five?
- Rhino
- Buffalo
- Cheetah
- Leopard
- Which one of the following lakes were formed through the same processes?
- L. Stephanie, L. Manyara, L. Edward
- L. Katwe, L. Paradise, L. Utange
- L.Albert, L. Kivu!, L. Kyoga
- L. Chala, Lake Tana, L. Gambi
- Which one of the following was the first political party that was formed in Tanganyika?
- Chama Cha Mapinduzi
- Tanganyika African National Union
- Tanganyika African Association
- United Tanganyika Party
- Who among the following is a member of the county assembly?
- County Representative
- Speaker
- Nominated Member
- Senator
- Judiciary in Kenya is headed by the
- President
- Chief justice
- Attorney general
- Chief registrar
Use the map below to answer questions 41 - 45
- The main tourist attraction in the area Marked K
- Wildlife
- Human remains
- Beautiful scenery
- Sandy beaches
- The town marked M started as a
- trading post
- fishing village
- market centre
- transport and communication centre
- The type of forest found in the area marked
- Highland forest
- Lowland forest
- Tropical rainforest
- Planted forests
- The Mineral mined at the place marked L is
- soda ash
- fluorspar
- diatomite
- limestone
- The mountain marked N was from a result of
- faulting and uplifting
- faulting and sinking
- volcanic eruption
- folding of rocks
- Which one of the following holidays in Kenya is celebrated to mark the day when Kenya was granted independence?
- Mashujaa day
- Jamhuri day
- Madaraka day
- Labour day
- Which one of the following trees is found in the a Natural Forest?
- Pine
- Eucalyptus
- Camphor
- Cypress
- Which one of the following community was led by Mukite wa Nameme in resisting the establishment of colonial rule?
- Nandi
- Ababukusu
- Agiriama
- Hehe
- Which one of the following National parks is B. not found in Uganda?
- Soleus
- Murchison
- Kidepo valley
- Queen Elizabeth
- Three of the following are effects of Maasai collaboration except A.
- Lenana was made a paramount chief B.
- Maasai got support to fight their enemies C
- Maasai were rewarded with land D.
- Maasai lost their land
- Which one of the following is not a sea port the county assembly?
- Asmara
- Djibouti
- Dar es Salaam
- Kismayu
- Which one of the following European power did not get a portion of Somaliland during the scramble and partition of Eastern Africa?
- Germany
- Britain
- France
- Italy
- Which of the following winds are responsible for long rains in East African Highlands?
- North East Monsoon winds
- South East Monsoon winds
- North and dry winds
- South Westerlies
- Which is not a method of solving conflict?
- Dialogue
- Negotiation
- Revenging
- Court settlement
- Which one of the following food crop is widely grown in Uganda?
- Maize
- Bananas
- Sisal
- Tea
- Which one of the following activities was not done by African Societies?
- Solving disputes
- Making community laws
- Punishing the law breakers
- Spearheading
- The type of trade that involves only two countries is termed as
- regional trade
- multi-lateral trade PIS
- bilateral trade
- domestic trade
- The main reason why Europeans scrambled for colonies in Africa is
- A treat African diseases
- to civilize Africans
- get raw material 45.
- to stop slave trade
- Which one of the following is not a function of Independent Electoral and Boundaries commission?
- Nominate members
- Conduct elections Kenya
- Register voters
- Announce election results
- Cabinet meetings in Kenya are chaired by the
- Speaker
- Head of state
- Deputy president
- Chief justice
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- From the book of Genesis Chapter 1 and 2, 1 which one of the following was created on the fourth day?
- Plants
- Animals
- Man
- Sun
- Who among the following gave his life to God?
- Lot
- Haron
- Terah
- Abraham
- The first Israelites Passover meal took place in
- Jericho
- Judah
- Egypt
- Canaan
- Which one of the following is the sixth commandment as given in the book of Exodus chapter twenty?
- Respect your mother and father
- Keep the sabbath day holy
- Do not kill
- Do not covet
- The Judge who defeated the Medianites being led by the Holy Spint was
- Jared
- Gideon
- Samuel
- Samson
- The third King in Israel was called
- Saul
- David
- Ahab
- Solomon
- Which one of the following prophets spoke about the coming of the Messiah?
- Isaiah
- Jonah
- Elisha
- Obadia
- Gehazi, the servant of Elisha was punished because he lacked
- money
- honesty
- kindness
- love
- Which one of the following prophets predicted about famine that was to affect people in Israel?
- Elijah
- Agabus
- Micah
- Isaiah
- Who among the following prophesied that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem?
- Isaiah
- Elijah
- Micah
- Jeremiah
- Which one of the following was given to the shepherds as a sign of the saviour who had been born?
- They would find him in a hotel
- They would find a big baby
- They would find him with his parents
- They would find him wrapped in strips of clothes
- The raising of Lazarus from the dead by Jesus shows that Jesus
- Has power to heal the sick
- Has power to create
- Has power over evil
- Has power over death
- The first miracle of Jesus took place at
- Judah
- Israel
- Cana
- Egypt
- The first disciples of Jesus were
- farmers
- fishermen
- singers
- healers
- Who among the following repented his sins and was forgiven?
- Gehazi
- Prodigal son
- Disciples
- Ahab
- "Eli Eli Lema Sabachthani" means
- My God, my God why did you abandon me
- Elijah, you will be with me in paradise
- Father forgive them
- Lord, take this cup away from me.
- Who among the following went to the tomb after the resurrection of Jesus?
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Elzabeth
- The first disciples of were first called Christians at a place called
- Jericho
- Antioch
- Moab
- Egypt
- Who among the following denied Jesus three in times?
- James
- John
- Peter
- Zacharia
- Which one among the following is a fruit of the Holy Spirit?
- Healing
- Wisdom
- Love
- Faith
- Education in traditional African society was aimed at
- Instilling respect
- Character moulding
- Acquiring degree
- Preparation for marriage
- The following are ways through which people get new life in traditional African society except
- Initiation
- Baptism
- Marriage
- Birth
- Which one among the following is commonly practised by both Christians and Traditional African Communities?
- Sharing with others
- Baptising new converts
- Tatooing bodies
- Reading the Bible
- The main purpose of sharing wealth or ideas with others is to show
- concern for others
- envy for others
- jealous for others
- brutality for other
- Initiation in Traditional African society, prepared young people to take in society
- their own problems
- new responsibilities
- their talents
- their gifts
- Which one among the following is not true about the benefits of sharing work?
- Give people chance to share talents
- To contribute to the welfare of others
- Everybody get involved in work
- Compete as we work
- Which one among the following is good use of time?
- Stealing
- Cheating
- Visit the needy
- Complaining always
- In Traditional African Societies marriage negotiation are officiated by
- prophets
- seer
- elders
- priests
- Who among the following is a person with special need?
- HIV/AIDS victim
- Jesus
- Rich person
- A farmer
- Which one among the following was the main activity of missionaries in Kenya?
- Give people presents
- Teach people local language
- Preach the Gospel
- See Kenyans
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Social Studies and CRE Questions and Answers - Class 7 End of Term 2 2021 Set 1 with Marking Schemes
QUESTIONS
Study the map of Mawe area and use it to answer questions 1-7.
- The general direction of flows of River Kai is towards
- North West
- South East
- North East
- South West
- Mawe area is administred by a
- County commissioner
- Sub country commissioner
- Governor
- County representative
- Population distribution at Mawe area has been influenced by
- transport and communication
- drainage
- economic activities
- presence of security
- Which one of the following services is offered in Mawe area?
- Health
- Recreation
- Theatre
- Education
- Which one of the following industries is likely to be found in Mawe area?
- Manufacturing industry
- Processing industry
- Service industry
- Assembling industry
- The main economic activity in mawe area is
- fishing
- trading
- mining
- maize growing
- Which religion is practised in mawe area
- Hinduism
- Islamic
- Christianity
- Traditionalism
- Which one of the following is a negative impact of rapid population growth on resources?
- Increased labour force
- Improved health care
- Pressure on the existing social service
- Availability of employment opportunities
- The council of elder among the Ameru that handles difficult cases was
- Kiama
- Njuri Ncheke
- Nkomango
- Njuri impere
- The following is a description of a certain type of vegetation
- tall and evergreen trees
- trees have straight trunks and buttress roots
- Forests have very little undergrowth
Which vegetation type is described above- Savannah vegetation
- Equatorial vegetation
- Swamp vegetation
- Mediterranean vegetation
- Which one of the following is a service industry?
- Textile industry
- Ginnery
- Dry cleaning
- Posho niill
- The following countries are crossed by Trans saharan highway except?
- Nigeria
- Algeria .
- Niger
- Mali
Use the map of Africa below to answer questions 13 ro 16.
- The relief feature marked B was formed through
- folding
- faulting and uplifting
- volcanicity
- denudation
- The multi purpose project marked C was mainly constructed to
- controi floods
- provide water for irrigation
- provide cheap power
- establish fishing grounds
- Three of the following statements are true about the climatic region marked Y. Which one is not?
- Rainfall is experienced mainly during winter
- Rainfall is accompanied by lighting and thunderstorms
- The hottest months in the year are march and september
- The type of rainfall received is mainly convectional
- The lake formed E was formed through
- faulting
- downwarping
- erosion
- deposition
- Which one of the following early visitors was a trader?
- Vasco da Gama
- David livingstone
- Henry Morton stanley
- William Mackinnon
- The following communities Collaborated with European colonial rule except
- wiándinka
- Lozi
- obawanga
- Maasai
- Which one of the following is the main tourist attraction in Egypt?
- Willlife
- Historical sites
- Sand beaches
- Cultural activities
- The main reason for the establishment of East African community was to
- reduce trade barriers
- improve transport in the area
- wide a markets for goods produced
- introduce a common currency
- The weather instrument drawn below is used to measure
- amount of rainfall
- hotness or coldness of a place
- air pressure
- strength of wind
- Which one of the following plain nilotes are found in Uganda?
- Karamajong, Iteso, Jie
- Toposa, Murle, Azande
- Maasai Burji, Samburu
- Nandi, Iteso, Sabaot
- The main cause of accident in most Kenya roads is
- driving unroadworthy vehicles
- overloading vehicles
- negligence of road user
- following traffic rule
- Which one of the following is the cheapest methods of preserving fish
- canning
- sun drying
- salting
- refrigeration
- Which one of the following is economic right?
- Right to vote
- Right to privacy
- Right to food
- Right to be paid well
- The act of taking over the responsibilities and property of a deceased person is called
- a will
- succession
- administration
- acquisition
- The following are ways of demonstrating patriotism in Kenya except
- payment of taxes
- conserving environment
- promoting human rights
- engaging in corruption
- The main problem facing tourism in Africa is
- poor marketing strategies
- political instability
- insecurity
- similarity of tourist attraction
- Below is a description of a certain early visitor
- was both a missionary and explorer
- sent by royal geographical society
- did his missionary work in central Africa
- fought against slave trade The early described above as
- Henry Morton Stanley
- Dr David Livingstone
- Johannes Rebman
- John Krapt
- Which one of the following fish is caught a marine fishing grounds?
- Mackerel
- Salmon
- Trout
- Black bass
- The following factors limit peace in the society. Which one is not?
- Bad leadership
- Political differencof human rights
- leadership
- Transpareney
- The dispersal point of the River Lake nilotes was at
- Mt Elgon
- Shungwaya
- Pukungu Pakwach
- Southern Sudan
- The time at town W 40°E is 9.00 a.m. What is the time at town Y 13°W?
- 11:32am
- 5:28am
- 7:12am
- 10:48am
- . The main pastoral community in West Africa is the
- Fulani
- Tuaregs
- Tswana
- Maasai
- The road sign below indicates
- drive with caution
- bumps ahead
- road junction
- give way
- Which one of the following is a way the communities may contribute to school development?
- Promote the culture of the communities
- Guides pupils to obey laws of the land
- Offer labour to the school
- Help learners discover their talents
- The earliest inhabitants in central Africa is
- Bantus
- Bambuti
- Boers
- Arabs
- The main problem facing forestry in the Democratic republic of Congo is
- Forest fires
- Poor harvesting techniques
- Human encroachment
- Pest and diseases
- The following countries are crossed by the equator except
- Gabon
- Uganda
- Dr Congo
- Cameroon
- Forests in Africa are mainly influenced by
- drainage
- rainfall
- soil fertility
- altitude
- The type of wind found at the side marked A are
- cool and wet
- hot and dry
- cool and dry
- warm and moist
- The above rainfall is experienced in the following areas except
- Musoma
- Kitale
- Embu
- Arusha
- Which one of the following lakes were formed through erosion?
- Wum, Nyos, Paradise
- Tana, Catherine, Tana
- Teleki, Maghra, Gallery
- Kivu, Magadi, Jipe
- The main cause of soil erosion at the . Northern part of Kenya is
- deforestation
- overstocking
- heavy rainfall
- mono cropping
- Which one of the following minerals is correctly matched with the end product
- Flourspar - electric wires
- Soda ash-cement
- Datomite - filters
- Limestone - salt
- Which one of the following aspect of culture can be preserved?
- Polygamy
- Witch craft
- Polygamy
- Tradition medicine
- Which one of the following factors should be considered first before establishing dairy farming?
- The climatic conditions
- The accesibility of the area
- Availability of land
- The type of diseases that may attack the cattle
- The main problem facing multi purpose project in Africa is
- prolonged drought
- siltation of the dams
- displacement of people
- occurrence of diseases
- The person incharge of election at the county level is
- National returning officer
- Presiding officer
- Polling clerk
- Returning officer
- The highest court in Kenya is headed by the
- judges
- attorney general
- chief justice
- chief registrar
- The traditional parliament of Swaziland is
- Libandia
- Liqoqo
- Tinkhudla
- Ngwenyama
- The best form of communication used in mass media
- television
- radio
- newspaper
- magazine
- In traditional African society education was passed through the following ways except
- use of proverbs
- imitation
- writing
- apprenticeship
- The headquarters of old Ghana kingdom was located at
- Wagadu
- Bissandugu
- Kumbi saleh
- Walafa
- Who among the following represent the county in the national assembly?
- Women Representative
- County representative
- Governor
- Speaker
- Below are description of a certain prominent le der
- uholished ownership of Waves
- founder member of OAU
- introduced new constitution in his country
The leader described above is likely to be- Julius Nyereere
- Haile Selassie
- Gamal Abdel Nasser
- Leopold Senghor
- Most people in Africa prefer transporting goods using road mainly because
- cheap to construct
- faster than other forms of transport
- it is the most spread
- it is the cheapest
- The following are ways through which Seyyid said used to increase volumes of trade in Eastern African coast except
- Signing treaties
- sending or trade caravans
- inviting money lenders
- becoming the Sultan
- Which one of the following forms of democracy is practised in Kenya?
- Representative
- Nominational
- Liberal
- Participatory
- In school staff meeting minutes are written by
- Senior teacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Head teacher
- Chairperson
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION.
- According to the Bible story of creation, which one of the following is not a reason why God created a woman? To
- be a companion to the man
- work for man
- be a helper to the man
- have children with the man
- When Abraham was called by God he was living in
- Sinai
- Bethel
- Haran
- Damascus
- Which one of the following is the main reason why Moses left midian for Egypt?
- He wanted to establish a new home
- He was commanded by God
- He wanted to talk to the Pharaah of Egypt
- He wanted to visit the Israelites in Egypt
- The main reason why Noah built an ark was to make him be able to
- fulfill God's wish
- worship God there
- keep the animal
- hide his family
- Which one of the following was a practise of Israelites during Passover feast?
- Drinking wine
- Eating unleavened bread
- Eating boiled meat
- Reciting the ten commandment
- Who among the following made a wrong choice?
- Moses
- Joseph
- Abraham
- Ananiah
- Which one of the following is not a value taught in the sermon on the mount?
- Poverty
- Humility
- Injustice
- Purity
- "Do not commit murder" Exodus 20:13.Two of the following people broke this commandment, who were they
- Abel and Enoch
- Noah and Solomon Isaac a
- nd Naboth
- Cain and David
- The parable of Jesus which teaches us about the growth of the kingdom of heaven is
- the sower
- the mustard seed
- the good samaritan
- the lost son
- Three of the following are gifts of the Holy spirit. Which one is not?
- Wisdom
- Healing
- Peace
- Faith
- Which one of the following is true about Jesus teaching on prayer?
- Prayer should be loud
- Do not use many meaningless words
- Pray while standing in street corners When
- you pray close your eyes
- Which one of the following events in the life of Jesus showed that He respected the tradition of the jews. When He
- talked to the samaritan woman at the well
- attended the passover feast at the age of twelve years
- was tempted by the devil
- fed the five thousand people
- Which of the following is the meaning of being spiritually poor?
- Not having wealth
- Being a beggar
- Being dependent on God
- being very poor and not able to give offerings
- Special gifts that God has given different people are called
- blessings
- presents
- talents
- prizes
- The parable of the good samaritan teaches Christians that they should
- travel in groups
- help those in difficulties
- avoid accidents
- avoid lonely paths
- Which one of the following happened on the day Jesus died?
- There was a voice from heaven
- Moses and Elijah appeared
- There was an earthquake
- Angels sang
- "Remember me, Jesus when you come asking (Luke 23:42) who said these words? The
- Roman thief
- Repentant thief
- Simon of Cyrene
- Simon Peter
- Who among the following people died because of cheating the apostles?
- Stephen
- Ananias
- Cornelius
- Philip 79.
- traditional African practice which is also found in christianity is
- offering sacrifices to God
- naming children after ancestors
- praying to God for our needs
- preaching the Bible during worship
- Which one of the following statements from the Apostle's creed teaches that Jesus is the son of God?
- Descended into hell
- Suffered under pontius pilate
- Conceived by the Holy Spirit
- Crucified died and was buried
- In which one of the following towns was David bom?
- Bethlehem
- Jerusalem
- Bethany
- Jericho
- Which one of these is a secular value?
- Popularity
- Mercy
- Charity
- Forgiveness
- When people were wealthy in traditional African societies the main explanation given was that they were
- blessed by God
- hardworking
- generous
- wise
- Below are class seven pupils who among them uses talcats well according to the Biblical teachings?
- June - sings in the church choir
- Fridah-reads many story books
- Dorcas - wrtes good poems
- Jane - write good composition
- Which one of the following activities by Christians is an example of the gifts of the Holy spirit?
- Reading the Bible
- Collecting offerings
- Cleaning the church
- Singing in th choir
- A class six teacher has asked the pupils to weed garden. John is not willing to do it because he fells it is manual work. As a Christian what is best advice to give him
- ask other pupils to help him
- transfer to another school
- do the work quickly
- do the work as well as he can
- Mark your deskmate hides his Christian religious education textbook from you. As a christian what action would you take
- stop talking to him
- report him to the teacher
- teach him about sharing
- move away from the desk
- Mary is a rich lady who has poor neighbours as a Christian the best advice to give her is that she should
- give jobs to the needy
- give them food
- donate her money to the church
- keep her money in a safe place
- You have noticed that your friend Philip has been going out of school during class time and you would like him to stop. As a christian you should
- go and tell his parents about it
- show him why it is important to respect school rules
- threaten to end your relationship with him
- report the matter to the class prefect
- Mary your schoolmate has joined a group of youths who smoke cigarettes. What would be the best thing for you to do
- report her to the class teacher
- advise her to transfer to another school
- avoid any contact with her
- tell her to stop the friendship
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