• Western Art Songs
• African Art Song
• Patriotic Songs
• Religious / Sacred Songs
• Topical Songs

Types Of Songs

1. Religious songs
2. Patriotic songs
3. Topical songs
4. Popular songs
5.  Action song
6.  Western art sons
7.  African art songs
   NB: An art song is a traditional song that has been rearranged for solo or choral performance.
   They are usually accompanied by musical instruments.

Western Art Songs

• Is a European or western folk song which has been arranged for solo or choral performance.
• Are simply art song based on the western/European style of performance.
• Art songs are written in verses.
• Western art songs are based on stories and talk about the beauty of nature.
• When performing western art songs ensure that you bring out the correct mood.
• The mood can be shown through facial expressions, gestures observing performance directions and observing correct tempo or speed.
• Different art songs convey different messages.
• Example of western art song:
  

  Lyrics: The Path to the Moon Eric H. Thiman l Choir I long to sail on a path to the moon On a de-ep blue night when the wind is cool A glist'ning Path that runs out to sea Silver the sails to carry me To ca--rry Ca--rry Ca--rry me over the sea So will I sail on a stary night on the path to the moon, a sea bird's flight! Skimming the waves where the fishes play Traveling on for many a day Silver the sails to carry me, to ca--rry ca--rry ca--rry me over the sea!

African Art Song

• African folk songs or African songs which have been rearranged for solo or choral performances.
• They can also be accompanied by African musical instruments or western musical instruments
• African art songs are written and performed in an African style.
• The songs use African rhythm and language
• African art songs are based on traditions of Africa.
• Example of African art song
  

  WIMBO WA HISTORIA Wimbo huu ni wimbo wa historia watu wote mnaombwa msikize kwa makini Ilikuwa oktoba 1952 watu wote tulisikia kenyatta ameshikwa Hakushikwa kenyatta pekee yake lakini alishikwa na mabingwa wa uhuru Oooooh ooohh ooohhh Ilikua kilio nchini kenya watu wote tuliona huzuni mwingi sana Wakina baba kina mama na watoto wote walilia machozi wakisema wooooi wooooiiii woi tunataka Kenyatta aachiliwe Baba (wa) taifa alipotoka gerezani aliwakuta wajumbe wetu wametengana vibaya sana Kishayake baba taifa alikata shauri moja kujiunga na chama chetu Kanu Aliongoza wajumbe pa kaula ya kufika huko alipigwa na mayai yaliyooza Baba taifa hakujali alishinda na kurudi na katibaya nchi yetu hapa Kenya Ilipofika Disemba kumi na mbili sitini na tatu mzee wetu alinyakua uhuru kenya Kisha yake Disemba sitini na nne mzee wetu alipandisha bendera jamuhuri Mzee wetu alituomba tusahau yaliyopita badala yake tuijenge nchi yetu Alisema Harambee tuungane na hivi sasa tumejua harambee ni umoja Asante baba wetu kweli we asante baba wetu

Patriotic Songs

• They are sung in praise of a county and its leaders.
• They emphasize on patriotism, ,peace, unity love, pride of our country and social cohesion among citizen.
• The words in patriotic songs may talk about history, people, resources, sceneries and values of a nation.
• Examples of patriotic songs
  • Kenya, Kenya Taifa Leo
  • Tunajivuniakenyanchiyetu,
  • Tushangiliekenya.

Religious / Sacred Songs

• They are songs performed by different for religious groups e.g. Christianity, Islam and Hinduism
• Are specifically sung for the purpose of worship and praise a divine or prayer.
• Example of a religious song
  

  This is the day This is the day (x2) That the Lord has made (x2) Let us rejoice (x2) And be glad in it (x2) This is the day that the Lord has made Let us rejoice and be glad in it This is the day (x2) That the Lord has made Come unto Me (x2) O My people come (x2) Sing praise to Him (x2) I will make you one (x2) Come unto Me, O My people come Sing praise to Him, I will make you one This is the day (x2) That the Lord has made Sing and be glad (x2) For the Lord is good (x2) He’s done great things (x2) As He said He would (x2) Sing and be glad, for the Lord is good He’s done great things, as He said He would This is the day (x2) That the Lord has made

Topical Songs

• Are songs that talk about issues affecting the society.
• They are used to convey special message on pertinent and contemporary issue.
• Some of the issues that affect society include:
  
  • Safety
  •  personal hygiene
  • health and nutrition,
  • importance of education
  • environmental conservation
  • drought/famine
  • disease
  • water and sanitation
  • Children’s right
• Topical songs offer advice on how the society can address the various issues.
  Example of topical songs.
  • Corona ni hatari
  • Wash your hands
  • Njoo twende shule

Questions

Study the map of Saru area and answer questions 1 to 7

1. The main reason for establishing a forest in Saru area was to
   1. provide shade to tea bushes.
   2. attract rainfall in the area.
   3. protect sources of rivers.
   4. make the landscape beautiful.
2. Which one of the following products is carried along the railway line to Mote town?
   1. Limestone.
   2. Fish.
   3. Timber.
   4. Tea leaves.
3. The general flow of the river in Sana area is from
   1. east.
   2. north east.
   3. south west.
   4. north.
4. Which one of the following economic! activities is not carried out in Saru area?
   1. Trading.
   2. Lumbering.
   3. Fishing
   4. Mining.
5. The approximate length of the murram road in Saru area is
   1. 8km
   2. 12km
   3. 6 km
   4. 4km
6. The type of factory in Mote town is
   1. an assembling industry,
   2. a service industry.
   3. aprocessing industry.
   4. a manufacturing industry.
7. The type of soil in the north eastern part of Saru area is
   1. alluvial soil.
   2. clay soil.
   3. volcanic soil.
   4. sandy soil.
8. Which one of the following groups is made up of people who share a common ancestor in traditiona lAkamba community? Kioko
   1. his brother, his sister, 
   2. his wife, his daughter,
   3. his son, his wife.
   4. his sister, his wife.
9. The main duty performed by Mugwe in the traditional Ameru government was
   1. leading warriors to war.
   2. preparing medicine from plants.
   3. allocating land to clan members.
   4. performing religious ceremonies.
10. Which one of the following combinations is made up of Bantu communities that were dispersed from the Shungwaya area by the Galla?
    1. Ngoni and Chagga.
    2. Pokomo and Mijikenda.
    3. Akamba and Taita.
    4. Abagusii and Abaluhyia.
11. The main agricultural export crop of Rwanda and Burundi is 
    1. cloves.
    2. sisal.
    3. coffee.
    4. wheat
12. Below are descriptions of a lake in Africa:
    1. It formed when water collected in faults. 
    2. It is the deepest lake in Africa.
    3. It is shared by several countries
       The lake described above is lake
       1. Victoria.
       2. Chad.
       3. Malawi.
       4. Tanganyika.
13. Before the coming of Europeans the Abawanga people were ruled by 
    1. kings.
    2. chiefs.
    3. council of elders.
    4. emperors.
14. On a polling day in Kenya, elections at a polling station are supervised by a
    1. polling clerk.
    2. presiding officer.
    3. returning officer
    4. police officer
15. Three of the following are problems facing Maasai pastoralists. Which one is not?
    1. Decrease in grazing land.
    2. Creation of beefranches.
    3. Inadequate pasture in the dry period.
    4. Long distances to markets.

Use the map of Africa to answer questions 16 to 19.

16. Three of the following statements about the climate marked T are true. Which one is not? 
    1. Annual rainfall is over 1 500mm.
    2. Diurnal range of temperature is low.
    3. Average temperature is 26°C.
    4. Rainfall is brought by Westerly winds.
17. The mountains marked N were formed through
    1. folding of underneath rocks.
    2. eruption of molten lava.
    3. uplifting of land between faults.
    4. erosion of soft parts of the earth.
18. Which one of the following communities live in the area marked X?
    1. Dinka
    2. Xhosa
    3. Mbundu 
    4. Fulani
19. The main seaport of the country marked P is
    1. Asmara.
    2. Mitsiwa.
    3. Djibouti.
    4. Port Sudan.
20. The main emphasis of indigenous education in traditional African communities was to
    1. enable warriors defend the community.
    2. teach children how to read and write.
    3. equip the youth with helpful skills.
    4. help members live in peace.
21. Which one of the following actions by citizens of Kenya is not a demonstration of patriotism?
    1. Acquiring citizenship of other countries.
    2. Payment of taxes.
    3. Conservation of the environment.
    4. Obeying the laws of the country.
22. The title of the official who was in charge of finance in traditional Buganda government was
    1. Gabuga.
    2. Omwanika.
    3. Omulamuzi.
    4. Bataka
23. Marine fishing in Kenya and Tanzania is not well developed due to
    1. poor roads along the coast. 
    2. lack of market for fish.
    3. lack of funds to buy modern fishing equipment
    4. inadequate fish in the seas.
24. The main cause of soil erosion in pastoral areas in Kenya is
    1. deforestation.
    2. monocropping.
    3. overcropping,
    4. overcropping.
25. The Konza-Magadi railway branch was built mainly to transport
    1. agricultural products.
    2. tourists.
    3. mineral resources. 
    4. livestock.
26. Which one of the following duties is performed by the deputy head teacher in schoolmanagement?
    1. Writing minutes during staff meetings.
    2. Chairing Board of Management meetings.
    3. Providing a school with text books.
    4. Ensuring proper use of school funds.
27. Differences in lengths of day and night on earth are caused by 
    1. rotation of the earth round the sun.
    2. revolution of the earth round the sun.
    3. movement of the sun from east to west.
    4. revolution of the moon round the earth.
28. Which one of the following communities live
    1.  Nyasa.
    2.  Bakongo.
    3.  Arabs.
    4. Wolof.
29. Which one of the following duties is not performed by a governor in Kenya?
    1. Appointing the county commissioner.
    2. Implenrenting county projects.
    3. Co-ordinating county departments.
    4. Appointing deputy governor.
30. The following are statements about a multi- purpose river projects in Africa:
    1. It is found in a duty country.
    2. It was build to store water for irrigation.
    3. A large lake was formed.
       The multi-purpose river project described above is
       1. Kariba dam.
       2. Aswan high dam.
       3. Akosombo dam.
       4. Masinga dam.
31. The most common type of trees in the savannah vegetation are
    1. eucalyptus and pine.
    2. teak and ebony.
    3. acacia and boahat.
    4. cacti and euphorbia.
32. The main factor that undermines regional trade in Eastern Africa is the
    1. use of differenzianguages.
    2. low levels of education.
    3. use of different currencies.
    4. production of similar goods.

Use the diagram below to answer question 33.

33.  Which one of the following lakes was formed through the process shown in the diagram, above? Lake
    1. Kanyaboli in Kenya.
    2. Nyos in Cameroon
    3. Tana in Ethiopia.
    4. Kivu in Rwanda.
34. Three of the following statements about Masaku of the Akamba people are true. Which one is not? He
    1. traded with the coastal Arabs.
    2. was a medicineman.
    3. prophesied future events.
    4. attacked the railway builders.
35. Below are statements of a type of marriage. 
    1. It is conducted by a religious ler
    2. A marriage certificate is not issued
    3. A 21 days notice is given.
    4. A man can marry upto four wives
       Which one of the following combinations of statements is correct about Islamic marriage
       1. ii and iii
       2. i and iv
       3. i and ii 
       4. ii and iv
36. Which one of the following statements correctly describes equinox? It is when
    1. the sun is overhead cancer.
    2. four seasons occur.
    3. when days and nights are equal.
    4. when there is a solar eclipse.
37. Which one of the following groups is made up of Semitic speakers only?
    1. Arabs, Tigre, Amharans.
    2. Sanye, Sandawe, Dahalo.
    3. Gabbra, Galla, Borana.
    4. Dorobo, Sabaot, Tugen.
38. Atieno was asked by her teacher to give an  example of a child with special needs. Her correct answer was
    1. a widow whose husband is dead.
    2. a pupil who is weak in Mathematics.
    3. a pupil who moves in a wheel.
    4. an educated youth who is not employed.
39. Below are statements about a form of communication:
    1. Most people use it.
    2. it reaches many people at once.
    3. It is widespread in rural areas.
       The form of communication described above is
       1. television.
       2. mobile phones.
       3. newspapers.
       4. radio.
40. The Ameru people settled on the eastern slopes of mount Kenya because the areas 
    1. had good defense sites.
    2. were good for farming.
    3. had forests.
    4. had hilly relief.
41. Three of the following were duties of Nyamwezi chiefs in the pre-colonial period Which one was not?
    1. Judging cases of murder.
    2. Allocating land to clan members.
    3. Changing religious ceremonies.
    4. Controlling trade.
42. Africans in Tanganyika struggled independence mainly through
    1. peaceful negotiations.
    2. boycotting work.
    3. violent demonstrations,
    4. guerilla war.
43. Which one of the following statements about maize growing in Kenya and Tanzania is not true? Maize is
    
    1. grown in both large and small farms.
    2. own in areas with moderate rainfall.
    3. the main staple food.
    4. grown under irrigation.
44. Which one of the following plains are corectly matched with the country they are found?
    

    	Plains	Country
    A	Lotikipi	Uganda
    B	Serengeti	Kenya
    C	Bilesha	Somalia
    D	Kaputei	Tanzania

45. The dispersal point of the Maasai and the Turkana people was
    1. A. Taita - Kilimanjaro.
    2. area around mount Moroto.
    3. Bahr-el-Ghazal region.
    4. Pubungu Pakwach area.
46. The following are statements, about a prominent leader in Eastern Africa:
    1. He was the last emperar of Ethiopia.
    2. He was overthrown by the army.
    3. He died in 1975.
       The person described above is
       1. Haile Selassie
       2. Menelik II
       3. Yohannes 
       4. Tewodros
47. Direct democracy is applied in a school when
    1. pupils are involved in decision making.
    2. all decisions are made by the head teacher.
    3. prefects discuss issues affecting other pupils.
    4. the class teacher appoints the class prefect.
48. The main contribution of cocoa growing in Ghana is that
    1. cocoa exports earn foreign exchange.
    2. processing industries have been established.
    3. towns have grown in farming areas.
    4. people have moved to live in growing
49. Which one of the following is an example of a processing industry?
    1. Shoe making.
    2. Leather tanning.
    3. Steel rolling.
    4. Cement making.
50. The best method of increasing the number tourists who visit Kenya is 
    1. building more tourist hotels.
    2. increasing the number of game parks.
    3. advertising places of interest.
    4. providing security to tourists in game parks.
51. Which one of the following is a natural highland forest in Kenya?
    1. Boni forest.
    2. Mangrove forest.
    3. Arabuko Sokoke forest.
    4. Marsabit forest.
52. The winds that bring rainfall to the cape region of South Africa are
    1. harmattan winds.
    2. westerly winds.
    3. south east Monsoon winds.
    4. north east trade winds.
53. Which one of the following was as a result of the interaction of the Bantu and Cusbites in the pre-colonial period?
    1. Cushites adopted some Bantu pames.
    2. Bantu learnt crop growing from Cushites.
    3. Bantu adopted circumcision from the Cushites.
    4. Intermarriage led to introduction of Swahili people.
54. Salt is extracted from the sea at Ngomeni near Malindi using
    1. scooping method.
    2. dredging method.
    3. opencast method.
    4. evaporation method.
55. Nabongo Mumia of the Abawanga people collaborated with the British because he wanted t
    1. be made a paramount chief. 
    2. be employed in the army.
    3. acquire cattle from the British.
    4. have the railway line pass through his kingdom.
56. Which one of the following groups of towns in Eastern Africa lies along the Great North  road?
    1. Mombasa, Addis Ababa, Finja.
    2. Dar-es-salaam, Mombasa, Kampala.
    3. Dodoma, Arusha, Nairobi.
    4. Khatoum, Addis Ababa, Jinja.
57. Three of the following statements about the Rift Valley are true. Which one is not?
    1. It ends in Mozambique. areas.
    2. The floor experiences equatorial climate. %.
    3. It has volcanic mountains on the floor.
    4. Lakes are found on the floor.
58. Two communities have a dispute over grazing areas. The best method for government to use to solve the conflict is
    1. sending soldiers to disarm the communities.
    2. removing the communities from the disputed area 
    3. arresting the youth from the communities.
    4. helping the communities to negotiate.
59. Discussions during county assembly meetings are chaired by the
    1. county commissioner.
    2. governor. 
    3. speaker.
    4. county clerk.
60. The main problem facing beef farming in both Kenya and Tanzania is
    1. inadequate pasture in the dry season.
    2. pests that attack animals. 
    3. lack of veterinary services.
    4. competition from imported meat.

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. The actions of Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden teaches Christians that
    1. they should multiply.
    2. work is blessed by God.
    3. . they have authority over all creation.
    4. they should obey God's command.
62. Which one of the following places was Abraham living in before going to Canaan?
    1. Haran.
    2. Midian.
    3. Ur.
    4. Sodom.
63. The brothers of Joseph recognized Joseph in Egypt when
    1. he sharedameal with them.
    2. he took them to the king. 
    3. they found a golden cup in their sacks.
    4. he told them whom he was.
64. Which one of the following is a way in which God's power was seen on the night of  the Exodus in Egypt?
    1. Splitting of the Red Sea.
    2. Death of the Egyptian firstborn males.
    3. Darkness that covered Egypt.
    4. A thick cloud that covered mt Sinai. 
65. Who among the following people accompanied Moses on mount Sinai during the giving of the ten commandments?
    1. Aaron.
    2. Jethro.
    3. Joshua.
    4. Hur.
66. The value demonstrated by Ruth when she followed her mother-in-law back to Bethlehem was
    1. loyalty.
    2. hardwork. 
    3. faithfulness.
    4. obedience,
67. The action of king David that annoyed God  was when he
    1. allowed the worship of idols.
    2. took the wife of Uriah.
    3. traded with foreign kings.
    4. married many foreign wives. 
68. The story of king Ahab and Naboth teaches Christians that they should
    1. obey the country's leaders
    2. not sell their property. 
    3. acquire wealth honestly,
    4. condemn evil in the society.
69. Which one of the following people is correctly matched with his prophesy?
    1. Jeremiah--birth of Jesus in Bethlehem,
    2. Hosea - escape of Jesus to Egypt.
    3. Micah entry of Jesus to Jerusalem on a donkey.
    4. Zecharia-killing of the baby boys.
70. When angel Gabriel appeared to Zechariah he told him that
    1. he would have many descendants.
    2. he would have an everlasting kingdom.
    3. he would live to an old age.
    4. his wife would get a son,
71. The main reason why Simeon was happy when Jesus was presented in the temple was that he
    1. had been waiting to see the Saviour.
    2. was an old man.
    3. stayed in the temple praying and fasting,
    4. wanted to hold Jesus in his hands.
72. Human beings cannot live on bread alone. (Luke 4:4). These words were said by Jesus when he
    1. attended the Passover feast in Jerusalem.
    2. was fasting in the wilderness.
    3. fed the five thousand people with bread.
    4. ate in the house of Zacchaeus..
73. Zacchaeus climbed a tree when Jesus was passing through Jericho mainly because he
    1. was a short man.
    2. wanted to invite Jesus to his house.
    3. wanted to see Jesus.
    4. wanted to repent his sins.
74. The leper who went back to thank Jesus when ten of them were healed was
    1. a Samaritan.
    2. a Levite. 
    3. an Israelite.
    4. an Ethiopian.
75. The parable of the lost sheep as taught by Jesus teaches Christians to
    1. take good care of their sheep.
    2. take care of the needy. 
    3. be fair in their actions.
    4. bring more converts to the church.
76. Which one of the following events took place on the night Jesus was praying in the garden of Gethsemane?
    1. .An angel came down and comforted Hin. 
    2. cloud covered Jesus.
    3. Moses and Elijah appeared.
    4. A voice was heard from heaven.
77. Who among the following people is correctly matched with what he did during she trial and crucifiction of Jesus?
    1. Pilate - he buried the body of Jesus.
    2. Simon - he asked for permission to bury Jesus.
    3. Peter - he denied Jesus.
    4. Joseph -  he carried the cross of Jesus.
78. The disciples were in a closed room on the day of Pentecost because they were 
    1. afraid of the Jews. 
    2. waiting for the Holy Spirit.
    3. fasting.
    4. praying together.
79. When Saul was blinded by a bright light, he was going to Damascus to
    1. take money to fellow believers.
    2. preach to the Gentiles
    3. arrest the followers of Jesus.
    4. distribute food to the widows.
80. The main reason why Stephen was stoned to death was that he had
    1. argued with the teachers of the law.
    2. refused to denounce Jesus.
    3. refused to perform a miracle.
    4. worked on a Sabbath.
81. Which one of the following statements about prayer in both Christianity and traditional African communities is correct?
    1. Prayers are said at fixed times.
    2. All prayers are answered.
    3. Prayers are said through Jesus.
    4. There are prayers for special occasions.
82. People ask for forgiveness from God in traditional African communities by
    1. reading the scriptures.
    2. skipping meals to streghthen faith.
    3. .naming children after ancestors.
    4. offering sacrifices in shrines.
83. In traditional African communities, people show respect to life by
    1. putting charms on an expectant mother.
    2. giving an expectant mother special foods.
    3. praying for an expectant mother.
    4. isolating an expectant mother.
84. The youth are taught good behaviour in traditional African societies in order to
    1. make them grow into responsible adults.
    2. enable them become leaders.
    3. prepare them for marriage.
    4. make them become clan leaders.
85. The best way for parents to teach children good behaviour is by
    1. punishing those who misbehave.
    2. making rules for the family.
    3. setting good examples.
    4. attending church services with them
86. Damaris has completed her primary school education. The best activity to engage in while waiting for her results is
    1. attending to the needs of old people. 
    2. attending night parties.
    3. reading a story book.
    4. visiting her friends.
87. Michael and his family donate food to the hungry. This shows that they are
    1. rich.
    2. honest.
    3. kind.
    4. humble.
88. Your deskmate does not like bathing and his clothes are dirty. The best action for you to take is to
    1. take his clothes and wash them.
    2. advise him on the importance of cleanliness.
    3. report him to the class teacher.
    4. tell other pupils to wash him by force.
89. You find your father and mother quarrelling. The best action to take is to
    1. find out who is wrong.
    2. advise them to discuss their differences.
    3. support your mother.
    4. report them to the local chief.
90. Christians preach against prostitution because it
    1. causes illnesses.
    2. leads to unwanted pregnancies.
    3. makes people not be respected.
    4. is against Gods commands.

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Which of the following chapters mentions the clot of blood?
    1. Ikhlas
    2. Tyn
    3. Alaq
    4. Bayyina
62. Where was surah Tiyo revealed?
    1. Makkah
    2. Madina
    3. Mina
    4. Abbysinia
63. Which surah is an outright curse to one of prophets Muhammad's (SAW) uncles? 
    1. Lahab
    2. Waariah
    3. Humazah
    4. Nasr
64. The favours of Allah are mentioned in a chapter known as
    1. Kawthar
    2. Kafaafirun 
    3. Tiyn
    4. Falaq
65. Which of the following is true according to Almaun? 
    1. We should be blind to people.
    2. Allah is one.
    3. Forgiveness comes from Allah.
    4. Qur'an was revealed by Allah.
66. How many principals are highlighted in surah Bayyina?
    1. Five.
    2. Ninety nine.
    3. Three.
    4. Forty.
67. How many sources of law are found in
    1. 10
    2. 5
    3. 114
    4. None
68. The welcoming and aitending to the guests as required is mentioned to be
    1. tawhid.
    2. tawakkul.
    3. generosity. 
    4. hospitality.
69. No one will enter paradise except the
    1. Muslims
    2. clean.
    3. better.
    4. low.
70. What should a Muslim do to those who annoy him or her?
    1. Fight them. 
    2. Leave them.
    3. Mingle with them.
    4. Run away.
71. Where is the phrase samiallhu Liman hamida read? In
    1. sujud.
    2. rukuu.
    3. julus.
    4. itidal
72. Which one of the following informs Mulims that swalah is ready?'
    1. Adhan.
    2. Attahiyyatu.
    3. Iqamah.
    4. Taslim.
73. What is najis?
    1. Any form of dirt
    2. Cleanliness
    3. Tawhid
    4. Units
74. The alternative of ablution in Islam is well offknown as
    1. istiinjai.
    2. janaba.
    3. tawudh.
    4. tayammum.
75. The attribute of Allah which refers to Him the creator is known as
    1. al muswawir.
    2. al khalig.
    3. as salaam.
    4. al muhaimin.
76. The term maasumin represents the nature of the prophets as the one that
    1. married many wives.
    2. were not born.
    3. did not have sins.
    4. were many in numbers.
77. Which of the following is not a characteristic of an Islamic dress?
    1. Opaque.
    2. Long.
    3. Transparent.
    4. Loose.
78. Those around us are commonly known as
    1. Muslims.
    2. enemies.
    3. neighbours.
    4. polytheists.
79. Which of the following is the basis of islamic months?
    1. Hajra
    2. Tahajjud
    3. Umrah
    4. Hijra
80. Which of the following is the second Islamic month?
    1.  Shawal
    2.  Muharram
    3.  DhulQaada
    4. Swafr Islam?
81. Which one of the following is not a sacred
    1. Dhulhijja
    2. Muharram
    3. Shawal
    4. Rajab
82. How many adhans are called during jumuah prayer?
    1. 2
    2. 3
    3. 1
    4. 9
83. Who are servants? 
    1. The slaves.
    2. Those who help us do what we can not.
    3. The babysitters.
    4. .Aunties.
84. The act of mixing poor and good qualities of goods is known as 
    1. Intikaar
    2. Riba
    3. Ghush
    4. Baia
85. How many wives did prophet Muhammad have?
    1. 10
    2. 11
    3. 24
    4. 12
86. What is shilb Abu Talib? The
    1. house of Abu Talib.
    2. quarters of Abu Talib.
    3. mosque ofAbu Talib.
    4. wealth of Abu Talib.
87. Which angel is in charge of sunshine?
    1. Jibril
    2. Malik
    3. .Mikail
    4. Atid
88. Which of the following type of work is halal in Islam?
    1. Working in a milkbar.
    2. Working in a casino.
    3. Working in a park farm.
    4. Transporting of wines
89. Which of the following is not a bounty of Allah (SWT)?
    1. Earth
    2. Mountains
    3. Giraffes
    4. Hate
90. What matters a lot during nikaah in Islam?
    1. The bride's consent.
    2. Mahr availability.
    3. Parental consent.
    4. The beauty of the lady. 

Marking Scheme

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

CRE

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

IRE

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

Such the map of Dula area and use it to answer questions 1 to 7

1. What is the direction of the Tete Hill from the cattle ranch?
   1. North West
   2. South West
   3. South East
   4. North East.
2. The approximate length of railway line in Dula area is?
   1. 26km
   2. 18km
   3. 13km
   4. 15km.
3. The population distribution in Dula area can be said to be 
   1. scattered
   2. dense
   3. linear
   4. nucleated.
4. Which one of the following economic activities is not carried out in Dula area?
   1. Crop farming
   2. Fishing
   3. Mining
   4. Livestock keeping.
5. The climate experienced around the swamp in Dula arc is likely to be
   1. cool and dry
   2. hot and wet
   3. cool and well 
   4. hot and dry.
6. Dula area is likely to be a
   1. sub-county
   2. municipality
   3. location
   4. county.
7. Which one of the following is not a function of Dula town? It is
   1. An administrative centre.
   2. A mining centre.
   3. A tourist attraction centre.
   4. A recreational centre.
8. Three of the following statements are true about an extended family. Which one is not? 
   1. Consists of members of a nuclear family and their relatives
   2. Is centred around a man, his wife and their children.
   3. Includes grandparents, uncles and aunts.
   4. Includes parents, their children and other close relatives.
9. The main cause of conflict between pupils and their teacher in school is
   1. poor performance in academics.
   2. coming to school late.
   3. failure in examinations,
   4. bullying.
10. The revolution of the earth causes
    1. day and night.
    2. different seasons.
    3. difference in time along longitudes
    4. occurrence of sunrise, noon and sunset
11. Which one of the following is not true about the Homo sapiens according to the evolution theory? l
    1. is referred to as the thinking man.
    2. carried out hunting. 
    3. invented fire.
    4. evolved into the Homo Sapiens Sapiens.
12. Which one of the following groups of people consists of the Kwa Speakers of West Africa?
    1. Hausa, San and Khoikhoi
    2. Wolof, Tukolor and lulani
    3. Nyanja, Yao and Ngoni
    4. Yoruba, Akwarim and Ashanti
13. Three of the following early visitors to Eastern Africa were missionaries as well as explorers. Who was not?
    1. John Speke
    2. Johann Rebmann
    3. Dr. David Livingstone
    4. Dr. Ludwig Krapf.
14. Below are statements about a Traditional form of government in Eastern Africa.
    1. It had a centralised form of government headed by kings
    2. it was divided into fifty two (52) clans
    3. It participated in the long distance Trade.
    4. it had a strong standing army
       The traditional form of government described above is
       1. Nyamwezi Chicfdom
       2. Buganda Kingdom
       3. Abawanga Kingdom
       4. Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom.

Use the diagram below to answer question 15.

15. The diagram shown above shows the formation of
    1. The Rift Valley
    2. Residual mountains 
    3. Horst mountains 
    4. Fold mountains.
16. Which one of the following is true about a customary marriage?
    1. is strictly monogamous.
    2. is organised by religious leaders.
    3. does not allow payment of dowry.
    4. is conducted according to African traditions.
17. Below are conditions that favour the growing of a crop in Kenya.
    1. Gently sloping land.
    2. Cool temperature. 
    3. Moderate rainfall.
    4. Well drained fertile soils.
    5. Warm weather during harvesting.
       The conditions listed above are necessary for the growth of
       1. tea
       2. cotton
       3. wheat 
       4. pyrethrum.
18. Who among the following may not be granted dual citizenship in Kenya?
    1. Very senior government officer.
    2. Non-governmental organisation Ieaders,
    3. Police officers. 
    4. Religious leaders
19. The best way of encouraging citizens in Kenya to obey the law is by
    1. educating people on the importance of observing law and order.
    2. arresting all law breakers.
    3. employing very many police officers to keep law and order.
    4. rewarding law abiding citizens.
20. Below are descriptions of a town in Kenya
    1. It is one of the oldest towns in Kenya.
    2. It serves the whole of Eastern and Central Africa.
    3. It is a major Tourist centre..
    4. It was elevated to a city in 2002.
       The town described above is likely to be
       1. Nairobi
       2. Mombasa
       3. Kisumu
       4. Thika.
21. Kenya lies to the North and North-East of
    1. Ethiopia
    2. the Indian Ocean
    3. South Sudan
    4. Tanzania,
22. Three of the following types of fish are found  in marine fisheries. Which one is not?
    
    1. Mullet
    2. Tuna
    3. Lobsters
    4. Trout.

Use the map of Eastern African provided below to answer questions 23 to 26.

23. The physical feature marked W is called
    
    1. Mt. Jebel Marra
    2. Sudd swamp
    3. Jebel Abyad plateau
    4. Ruwenzori mountains.
24. Which one of the following is true about the country marked Mt? It
    1. was colonised by the Germans.
    2. has the longest coastline in Africa.
    3. is landlocked.
    4. is mainly occupied by semites,
25. The town marked K is
    1. Port Sudan
    2. Khartoum 
    3. Asmara
    4. Bujumbura.
26. The main cash crop grown in the country marked X is
    1. tea
    2. coffee
    3. bananas
    4. sugarcane.
27. The school administration plays the following roles except
    1. maintaining the culture of the school.
    2. maintaining the school discipline.
    3. developing the schools.
    4. employing all teachers in the school.
28. Maize growing in Kenya and Tanzania is important mainly because it
    1. earns foreign exchange.
    2. creates employment.
    3. staple food.
    4. is a raw materials for industries.
29. Three of the following factors have led to rapid population growth in Kenya. Which one has not?
    1. Urbanization
    2. Spread of HIV and AIDS
    3. Early marriages
    4. Polygamy.
30. Nabongo Mumia and Mwanawina Lewanika have one thing in common. It is that they
    1. supported colonialism in Africa.
    2. were long distance traders. ,
    3. Resisted European invasion in Africa.
    4. fought for independence in their countries.
31. Three of the following are roles played by the Kenyan government in promoting trade. Which one is not?
    1. Distributing goods to all parts of the country.
    2. Providing security for traders.
    3. Increasing export and import taxes.
    4. Organizing workshops for traders.
32.  Which one of the following tourist attractions is correctly matched with the country where it is found?
    1. Valley of kings- Egypt.
    2. Victoria Falls - South Africa
    3. Table mountains - Zimbabwe
    4. The ancient city of Marakech - Kenya.
33. Mr. Kithokoi has shared his piece of land among his sons. A dispute arise over who should get the biggest share. The best way for Mr. Kithokoi t to settle the dispute is by
    1. selling the land to get money.
    2. discussing the matter with his sons 
    3. taking his sons 10 a court of law
    4. buying another piece of land for his sons:
34. The main difference between horticultural. farming in the Netherlands and in Kenya is that
    1. Most of the produce in Kenya is exported while in the Netherlands, most produce is consumed locally.
    2. Green house are used more in the Netherlands than in Kenya.
    3. Farmers grow a variety of crops in Kenya while in the Netherlands Farming is specialised.
    4. It is practised on polders in the Netherlands while natural land is used in Kenya.
35. The main purpose of education in traditional African society Hills to
    1. give knowledge, skills and desired attitudes to the youths.
    2. prepare the youths for employment in industries.
    3. encourage youths to find white collar jobs.
    4. prepare the youths to be responsible members.
36. Which was the most important factor considered in the location of cement manufacturing in Athi River?
    1. Availability on raw materials.
    2. Nearness 10 a source of water
    3. Availability of ready market.
    4. Accessibility from the capital city.
37. The most effective way of communicating  information to the majority of Kenyans today is by use of
    1. Newspaper.
    2. Television.
    3. Radio. 
    4. Internet.

Use the diagram below to answer question 38.

38. The weather instrument shown above is called
    1. anemometer
    2. Windsock
    3. hygrometer.
    4. windvane
39. The main problem affecting wildlife in Kenya is
    1. wildfires
    2. drought and famine.
    3. terrorism. 
    4. poaching.
40. The following are uses of a mineral.
    1. making motor vehicle radiators.
    2. making of electric wires.
    3. making of ornaments
    4. making of metal pipes and tubes.
       The mineral with the above uses is likely to be
       1. copper
       2. fluorspar
       3. gold
       4. diatomite.
41. Three of the following are forms of child abuse. Which one is not?
    1. Forcing a child to go to school,
    2. Denying a child food and clothes.
    3. Over working at child.
    4. female genital mutilation
42. The most expensive means of transport in Eastern Africa is?
    1. Railway Transport
    2. Road transport
    3. Air transport
    4. Pipeline transport.
43. South Africa is the most industrialized country in Africa mainly due to
    
    1. good infrastructure.
    2. presence of a wide range of minerals.
    3. favourable climate.
    4. gold mining
44. The main problem facing multi-purpose river  projects in Africa is
    1. displacement of people.
    2. water-borne disease.
    3. siltation.
    4. Inadequate funds.
45. The statements below describe a prominent leader.
    1. He carried out land reforms.
    2. He abolished Sharia Law
    3. He built a dam for electricity provision.
    4. He took part in the formation of the organisation of African Unity (OAU)
       The prominent leader describe above is 
       1. Nelson Mandela
       2. Leopold Sedar Senghor
       3. Haile Selassie
       4. Gamal Abdel Nasser.
46. The best method of fishing in deep sea is
    1. trawling
    2. net-drifting
    3. seining
    4. harpooning.
47. Which of the following is a warning road sign?
    
48. A national philosophy is :
    1. document containing all the laws of a country.
    2. set of beliefs of the people in a country.
    3. word that encourages citizens of a country to be united.
    4. tool that is used in governing a country,
49. The political organisation of the San (bushmen) was based on
    1. a written constitution.
    2. direct democracy. 
    3. natural law.
    4. a centralised government system.
50. The statements below describe a regional organisation.
    1. It was formed in 1994. .
    2. The organisations headquarter are in Lusaka, Zambia. 
    3. It is the largest trade bloc in Africa
    4. promotes trade among member  countries. .
       The regional organisation described above is likely to be the
       1. East African Community (TAC).
       2. Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
       3. Southern African Development  Community (SADC).
       4. Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).
51. Which one of the following was not used by Ghanaians in their struggle for independence?
    1. Guerilla warfare
    2. Boycotts and strikes
    3. Diplomacy
    4. Motions through the legislative council.
52. Which one of the following group of countries show's countries that were never colonised in Africa?
    1. Libya and Egypt
    2. South Sudan and Djibouti
    3. Ethiopia and Liberia
    4. Madagascar and Chad.
53. Which of the following is not an arm of government in Kenya?
    1. Legislature
    2. Executive
    3. Cabinet
    4. Judiciary.
54. Three of the following are benefits of democracy. Which one is not?
    1. Rule of law
    2. Freedom to take bribes
    3. Respect for human rights
    4. Freedom to choose leaders.
55. The following are chapters in the new constitution. Which one is not?
    1. Leadership and integrity
    2. Devolved government
    3. The public service
    4. Local authorities.
56. Which one of the following methods of farming was not used by white settlers in Kenya?
    
    1. Shifting cultivation
    2. Livestock farming
    3. Plantation farming
    4. Agroforestry.
57. Which one of the following is not a function of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)?
    1. Settling disputes related to nomination of candidates.
    2. Establishing polling stations in the country
    3. Recommending the creation of new constituencies.
    4. Nominating members of political parties.
58. In Kenya, parliamentary elections are done by
    1. nomination of candidates
    2. secret ballot
    3. electing leaders through queuing 
    4. general consensus.

Use the diagram below to answer question 59.

59. The diagram shown above shows the formation of
    1. sea breeze
    2. convectional rainfall
    3. land breeze
    4. orographic rainfall
60. The main source of revenue for the county governments in Kenya is
    1. grants from the national government.
    2. taxes 
    3. licence fees
    4. loans from the world bank.

PART II: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Adam and Eve were put in the garden of Eden MAINLY to;
    1. look after the animals
    2. eat all the fruits in the garden of Eden
    3. cultivate and take care of the garden r
    4. provide companionship to each other
62. From the call of Abraham in Genesis 12, Christians  learn that they should;
    1. live in peace
    2. believe in dreams 
    3. obey the will of God
    4.  travel in groups when going for a journey
63. Jacob showed tolerance and patience by;
    1. working for fourteen years so as to marry Rachael 
    2. deciding to marry Leah instead of Rachael
    3. falling in love with Rachael
    4. accepting to work in Laban's farm
64. Moses was reluctant to ask the king for the release of the Israelites from Egypt because;
    1. he had killed an Egyptian
    2. he was not an Egyptian
    3. he was still in Midian
    4. he could not speak well
65. Which one of the following activities happened during the night of Exodus?
    1. Moses saw the burning bush 
    2. Israelites ate boiled meat 
    3. Moses killed an Egyptian
    4. The angel of death killed the Egyptian first born natural males
66. Who among the following was the first king of Israel
    1. Ahab
    2. Saul
    3. David
    4. Solomon
67. Which one among the following was the greatest  achievement of King David? 
    1. Writing the first book of the Bible
    2. Bringing the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem 
    3. Challenging the worship of Baal 
    4. Building the temple
68. Who among the following people had abilities in artistic work and helped in building the sacred tents?
    1. David and Bazalel
    2. Bazalel and Solomon
    3. Oholiab and David
    4. Oholiab and Bazalel
69. Who among the following prophets foretold that  Jesus would become a refugee in Egypt? 
    1. Micah 
    2. Isaiah 
    3. Hosea
    4. Jeremiah
70. "Bethlehem is a small town but will have a  ruler."
    1. Prophet Zachariah 
    2. Prophet Micah
    3. Prophet Isaiah
    4. Prophet Jeremiah
71. When Baby Jesus was presented in the temple for dedication, Simeon described Him as the;
    1. saviour of the Gentiles and the world
    2. lamb of God who cleanses
    3. greatest shepherd
    4. king of Jews
72. “Do not put the Lord your God to test.” (Luke 4:12). These words were spoken by Jesus during;
    1. His trial before Pilate
    2. His crucifixion on the cross
    3. His baptism at River Jordan
    4. His temptation in the wilderness
73. Which one of the following is a teaching of Jesus during the sermon on the Mount?
    
    1. Happy are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy, 
    2. Behold the lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world
    3. Your will be done on earth as in heaven
    4. Love your neighbour as you love yourself
74. The parable of Jesus that teaches about the forgiveness of sins is the parable of the;
    1. mustard seed
    2. Good Samaritan
    3. lost son
    4. sower
75. "Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log in your  own eye?" These words of Jesus teaches Christians  that they should;
    1. avoid tempers
    2. avoid judging others
    3. avoid taking revenge
    4. pay taxes promptly
76. During the last supper, Jesus washed the feet of His disciples. The value that Christians learn from this is that they should;
    1. preach to others
    2. judge others
    3. forgive others
    4. serve others
77. “Son, here is your mother. Woman here is your son.” These words were spoken by Jesus on the cross. To whom did He refer to as son?
    1. Pilate
    2. Andrew
    3. Peter
    4. John
78. Who among the following people welcomed prophet Elisha?
    1. The bleeding woman at Capernaum
    2. The Widow at Nain
    3. The Widow at Shunem
    4. The Widow of Zarephath
79. Who among the following people prophesied that the suffering servant would be buried in a rich man's tomb?
    1. Prophet Ezekiel
    2. Prophet Jeremiah
    3. Prophet Joel
    4. Prophet Isaiah
80. Three of the following people witnessed the resurrected Christ EXCEPT;
    1. Peter
    2. Cleopas
    3. Paul
    4. the holy women
81. Which one of the following practices is NOT carried out in African Traditional Societies to remember dead?
    1. Planting a banana plant on the grave
    2. Giving them a decent burial
    3. Naming the children after the dead
    4. Pouring libation
82. Which one of the following is a common belief in both African traditional Societies and christianity?
    1. There is life after death
    2. There is marriage after death
    3. Those who are good will go to heaven
    4. Bad people go to hell
83. In Traditional African Society, the third rite of passage is;
    1. birth
    2. marriage
    3. death
    4. initiation
84. According to I Peter 3:1-7, a happy family should be guided by all the following qualities EXCEPT;
    1. forgiveness
    2. partiality
    3. humility
    4. kindness
85. The person in the New Testament who taught about the gifts of the Holy Spirit was;
    1. John
    2. Luke
    3. Matthew
    4. Peter
86. Which one of the following is NOT an irresponsible sexual behavoiur?
    1. Sex within marriage
    2. Homosexuality
    3. Rape
    4. Incest
87. Which of the following activities of leisure is common to both Traditional African Communities and Christianity?
    1. Watching films
    2. Visiting the needy
    3. Attending beer parties
    4. Reading the scriptures
88. Who among the following people were the parents to John the Baptist?
    1. Noah and Hannah
    2. Zachariah and Elizabeth
    3. Joseph and Mary
    4. Elikanah and Hannah
89. Which of the following was not done by Christian  missionaries?
    1. Treating the sick people
    2. Preaching the gospel
    3. Starting new schools
    4. Encouraging slave trade
90. The best advice that can be given to a class eight boy who smokes would be;
    1. advising him to continue with the habit
    2. advising him to stop the behaviour
    3. take the boy to the police station
    4. join the boy in the act 

SECTION B ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. A lesson that muslims learn from Surah Al-Fiil and Surah Lahab is that
    
    1. Allah protects His own.
    2. Allah rewards even little kindness
    3. Allah allows freedom of religion
    4. Allah wants those who practise patience
62. Which one of the following verses is wrongly matched with the chapter from which it was extracted?
    
    1. “Verify, you shall see the blazing fire."-Surah Takathur.:
    2. “Woe to every slanderer and backbiter"-> Surah Humaza. 
    3. "And the mountains will like carded wool" --> Surah Qaria.
    4. "Pray to your Lord and sacrifice to him alone."->Surah Maun.
63. Which among the following is a pair of Surahs that are recited by muslims in order to seek for Allah's protection from evil? 
    1. Surahs Fatiha and Ikhlas
    2. Surah An-Nas and Falaq
    3. Surah Nasr and Kafirun
    4. Surali Qureish and Zilzalah
64. -> Alam yajidika yatiiman Fa-aawa.
    -> Wawajadaka Dhwaalan Fahadaa.
    -> Wawajadaka A'ailan Fa aghnaa".
    In this quotations, Allah reminds the prophet of The following situations he was in and how he helped him. Which one is not mentioned? He has
    
    1. an orphan, He gave him a shelter.
    2. was wondering,He gave him guidance.
    3. poor, He made him rich.
    4. not known, He gave him fame.
65. What is man warned against in Surah Takathur?
    1. Accumulation of wealth
    2. Mistreating orphans
    3. Injustice in measures
    4. Begging
66. The prophet (p.b.u.h) said, "What will mostly take people to paradise will bе ________ and good behaviour.“
    1. love for parents 
    2. the fear of Allah
    3. love for the prophet (S.A.W)
    4. praising Allah (S.W)
67. A hypocrite has the following three signs according to the teachings of the prophet(p.b.u.h). Which one is not among them? He 
    1. tells lies
    2. never pays Swadaka
    3. breaks promises
    4. betrays trusts
68. Khalid was riding a donkey when it suddenly stopped. He got off the donkey, gave it food and water and allowed it to rest. This is what we call _________ to animals.
    1. generosity 
    2. kindness
    3. punctuality 
    4. the fear
69. Idran a standard eight girl saw her classmate Izra, cheating in examination. The correct course of action Iqran should take is . 
    1. tell her off-stop cheating. 
    2. tell the invigilator about it.
    3. tell other classmates about it.
    4. copy from Izra.
70. Which one of the following Swalat is correctly matched with its timing?
    1. Between sunrise and noon  - Swalai Dhuhr
    2. Between mid afternoon and before sunset. - Swalat Asr 
    3. After sunset to mid-night - Swalat Maghrib
    4. After sunrise to noon - Swalat Isha.
71. The most accurate on which muslims should perform Idd-ul-adh-ha is
    1. 11^th Dhul Hijaa
    2. 10^th Dhul Hijaa
    3. 9^th  Dhul Hijaa
    4. 12^th Dhul Hijaa
72. Which one of the following item is not liable for payment as Zakkatt according to Sharia?
    1. Farm produce
    2. Cash in savings
    3. Business sales
    4. Household sales
73. Ghushi, Kafan, Swalat, Daran is the order of
    1. rites of passage
    2. pillars of Swalah
    3. steps of Hajj
    4. visiting the sick
74. Which one of the following item is not liable for payment as Zakkatt according to Sharia?
    1. Saum -> Shahada -> Zakat--> Salat -> Hajj
    2. Shahada -> Salat -> Zakat -> Saum -> Hajj
    3. Zakat - Shahada -> Saum --> Hajj -> Salat
    4. Salat -> Saum --> Shahada --> Hajj -> Zakat
75. Which among the following pairs of angels walk along people as they record their deeds?
    1. Munkar and Nakir
    2. Raqib and Atid
    3. Israfil and Izrail
    4. Rudwan and Malik
76. When is the phrase "Jazakallah" told a person? When he
    1. does a good deed.
    2. completes a task.
    3. recovers from sickness.
    4. is given something.
77. Who assisted Nabii Suleiman in the construction of the grand Mosque of Baitul Maqdis?
    1. Elephants
    2. The angles
    3. Birds
    4. The Jinns
78. The holy scripture that was revealed to prophet Ibrahim (A.S) is
    1. Furqan
    2. Zabur
    3. Suhuf
    4. Taurat
79. Which one of the following is the punishment that is in Sharia for a person found stealing?
    1. Beat him in mob justice.
    2. Cut off his or her hand. 
    3. Disqualify him from Islamic faith.
    4. Punishing him a hundred lashes.
80. Which of the following actions will lead to the spread of' HIV/AIDS between positive and negative muslims?
    1. Nikah ceremony and marriage.
    2. Jamaa prayer in the mosque under one roof.
    3. Exchanging greetings and well wishes.
    4. Responding to a dua from one Immam.
81. The prophet (S.A.W) encouraged muslims, "In this month, the doors of paradise remain wide open, the doors of hell fire arc clossed and the devils are imprisoned." Which month was he referring to?
    1. Muharram .
    2. Rabiul Awwal
    3. Rajab
    4. Ramadhan
82. The main reason why circumcission is encouraged among muslim men is
    1. it is a requirement of Iman. 
    2. as a form of initiation.
    3. it is a form of twahara.
    4. for family planning.
83. What should muslims do when a Mayyit is passed near them, as sign of respect to the dead?
    1. Remove their capes from the heads.
    2. Stand up.
    3. Bow down
    4. Follow the Janaza.
84. Who among the following fought to protect the image of Islam along the coast of Kenya? The
    1. Waswahili
    2. Portugues 
    3. Mijikenda community
    4. Oman Arabs
85. Which one of the following dreams did Yusuf ask somebody else to traslate the meaning?
    1. Eleven stars, a son and the moon bowing for him.
    2. Somone pressing wine from grapes.
    3. Birds seeding on the backed bread as they fly away.
    4. Seven thin cows feeding on seven fat cows.
86. The following are differences between Juma and Idd festivals. Which one is wrong?
    1. Jum'a: It is a Fardh - Idd: It is Sunna
    2. Jum'a: It is performed in midday. - Idd: It is in morning
    3. Jum'a: Give Zakkaha after prayer - Idd: Give Zakka before prayer.
    4. Jum'a: It attended the Twhahara only - ; Idd: It is attended by those in Hadath.
87. Mixing of milk with watcr to increase the sells and profits is a un-Islamic practice referred to as
    1. hoarding 
    2. Ribaa
    3. Usury
    4. Glush
88. In which of the following places did the prophet(p.b.u.h) hold his last and final congregation, reffered to as Hijjatul Widaa? At 
    1. Aqaba
    2. Mount Swafa
    3. Arafa
    4. Maqamu Ibrahim
89. For how long did Musa(A.S) work on Nabii Shuaib's farm, that he recorded him his daughter to marry?
    1. 13 years
    2. 10 years
    3. 7 years
    4. 15 years
90. Who among the following kings was religious and quickly become a friend of Islam and muslims?
    1. King Herod 
    2. King Fir'aun
    3. King Namrud
    4. King Najashy

Marking Scheme

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

CRE

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

IRE

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

Questions

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

1. The land in Seta area slopes from
   
   1. North
   2. East.
   3. West. 
   4. South
2. Which one of the following factors led to the growth of Seta town?
   
   1. Economic activities.
   2. Road junction.
   3. Security
   4. Climatic conditions.
3. Traders in Seta area obtain their trading licences from
   
   1. Sema market
   2. County offices.
   3. Police station.
   4. County commissioner's office.
4. The main religion in Seta town is
   
   1. Islamic
   2. Christian
   3. Hinduism.
   4. Judaism.
5. Which one of the following economic activities is not practised in Seta area?
   
   1. Farming
   2. Lumbering
   3. Tourism.
   4. Fishing
6. What is the climate of the North of Seta area?
   
   1. Cool and wet.
   2. Hot and wet.
   3. Hot and dry
   4. Hot and cool.
7. The administrative head of Seta area is a
   
   1. county commissioner.
   2. governor.
   3. regional co-ordinator.
   4. police officer.
8. Which one of the following language groups is correctly matched with the place of origin?
   
   1. Cushites - Cameroon.
   2. Bantus - Bar-el Ghazel.
   3. Nilotes - Horn of Africa.
   4. Semites - Saudi Arabia.
9. The following are descriptions of an early hominid
   
   1. Remains were discovered near lake Turkana and Olduvai Gorge
   2. Made simple tools
   3. Made slurred speech
   4. Lived in caves
      The hominid described above is
      
      1. homo habilis.
      2. homo erectus.
      3. homo sapien
      4. homo sapien sapien.
10. Three of the following are traditional methods of education. Which method did the learner need an expert to learn through observation?
    
    1. Story telling.
    2. Use of riddles.
    3. Use of proverbs.
    4. Apprenticeship.
11. The following are types of soils. Which one is found in the flood plains through deposition?
    
    1. Loamy soil.
    2. Volcanic soil.
    3. Alluvial soil
    4. Sandy soil.
12. The following are characteristics of a relief region in Kenya:
    
    1. Lies between 250m and 1100m above sea level.
    2. It is generally flat
    3. Has some eroded hills
    4. It is generally dry
       The region described above is
       
       1. the highlands
       2. the plateaus.
       3. the Rift Valley.
       4. the Coastal lowlands.
13. Among the Nandi community, people who were born almost the same time formed
    
    1. a clan
    2. age group
    3. age set.
    4. age mates.
14. The main aim of education in traditional African society was to
    
    1. prepare the youth for adulthood and become responsible members of the society
    2. prepare the youth for employment in traditional industries.
    3. instill discipline and responsibility.
    4. instill knowledge and skills.
15. Which group of mountains below were formed through faulting?
    
    1. Atlas, Drankensberg, Cape ranges.
    2. Ruwenzori, Usambara, Kharas.
    3. Kilimanjaro, Kenya, Elgon.
    4. Ahagger, Tibesti, Homboli.
16. Which of the following groups consists of crops grown in traditional agriculture?
    1. Yams, sorghum, millet.
    2. Millet, cassava, wheat.
    3. Arrow roots, French beans, Yams.
    4. Sweet potatoes, cassava, rice.
17. The main problem facing poultry farming in Kenya today is
    
    1.  high cost of poultry feeds.
    2. attacks by pests and diseases.
    3. over production of poultry products.
    4. competition from imported poultry products.
18. Which one of the following minerals is not correctly matched with its use?
    
    1. Soda ash-making toothpaste.
    2. Fluorspar - strengthening steel and aluminium.
    3. Diatomite-making paints.
    4. Limestone - making cement.
19. The government of Kenya is promoting fish farming mainly to
    
    1.  improve the living standards of the farmers.
    2.  increase food production
    3.  increase government revenue.
    4.  make good use of unproductive land.
20.  Which one of the following traditional methods of weather observation is used today?
    
    1. Croaking of frogs.
    2. Migration of ants.
    3. Observing the movement of the clouds.
    4. Phases of the moon.
21. The system used by Portuguese to rule her colonies in Africa was know as
    
    1. assimilation 
    2. association.
    3. direct. 
    4. indirect
22. The following are characteristics of population of Germany. Which one is not?
    
    1. Majority of the people are old.
    2. The population is not evenly distributed.
    3. There are slightly more males than females.
    4. The population has a small dependence ratio.
23. The main reason why the government of Kenya established settlement schemes in Kenya after independence was to
    
    1. improve the living standards of the people.
    2. increase food production in the country.
    3. settle the landless
    4. put more land under cultivation.
24. The method of irrigation used in Mwea Tebere irrigation scheme is
    
    1. canal.
    2. furrow.
    3. drip
    4. overhead.

Use the map of Africa to answer questions 25 to 28

25.  The winds marked M are known as
    
    1. Hamattan.
    2. Westerlies.
    3. North West trade winds.
    4. Northery winds.
26. The plateau marked S is called
    
    1. Bie plateau.
    2. Fouta Djallon.
    3. Jos plateau.
    4. Nyika plateau.
27. The Island country marked X was colonized
    
    1. French 
    2. British
    3. Italians
    4. Germans.
28. The climatic region marked Y is experienced in the following countries except
    
    1. Morocco 
    2. Libya.
    3. Tunisia.
    4. Chad.
29. Below is a description of a town in Eastern Africa:
    
    1. It is an industrial centre
    2. It is the commercial capital of its country
    3. It serves as the gateway of its country
    4. It is the biggest city in its country
    5. It is a tourist centre
       The town described above is
       
       1. Nairobi.
       2. Arusha.
       3. Mombasa.
       4. Dar es salaam.
30. The main contribution of sugarcane growing in Sudan is that
    
    1.  it has led to the growth of industries.
    2.  it has led to the development of infrastructure.
    3. it has led to the creation of job opportunities.
    4.  it has led to the increment of government income.
31. Which one of the following is not a type of marriage recognized in Kenya?
    
    1. Civil marriage.
    2. Religious marriage.
    3. Eloping marriage.
    4. Customary marriage.
32. The following are functions of the head teachers in a public primary school. Which one is not?
    
    1. Ensures that the day-today activities of the school are running smoothly.
    2.  Keeps important documents of the school.
    3. Controls the ministry of education.
    4. Admits new pupils in the school.
33. The main difference between horticultural farming in Kenya and Netherlands is that
    
    1. horticultural farming in Netherlands is carried out on arable land while in Kenya it is done on reclaimed land.
    2. horticultural farming in Netherlands is highly mechanized while in Kenya it is less mechanized.
    3. Netherlands practise monocropping while Kenya grow all the horticultural crops.
    4. horticultural farming in Netherlands is done by the government while in Kenya it is done by individuals.
34. Which one of the following is the main benefit of forestry in Swaziland?
    
    1. Earns the country foreign exchange.
    2. Creation of job opportunities.
    3. Moderates the climate of the country.
    4. Provides raw materials for paper industry.
35. The document issued by a court of law outlining the person who will manage the estate of the deceased person is known as
    
    1. a will
    2. testate.
    3. letter of administration.
    4. intestate.
36.  The following are conditions favouring a crop grown in Africa:
    
    1. High humidity throughout the year
    2. High and well distributed rainfall of between 1500mm - 2000mm
    3. High temperatures of between 24°c - 28°c
    4. Protection from strong sunlight
    5. Low altitude of upto 750m
       The crop whose conditions are described above is
       
       1. cocoa.
       2. cloves
       3. cotton
       4. sugarcane.
37. Three of the following statements are true about the white settlers in Kenya. Which one is not?
    
    1. They introduced cash crop farming in Kenya.
    2. They introduced new methods of modern farming.
    3. They introduced livestock keeping in Kenya.
    4. They took the fertile land from the Africans.
38. The main tourist attraction in the Rift valley region of Kenya is
    
    1.  wildlife.
    2. beautiful sceneries.
    3. sandy beaches.
    4. rich cultural practices.
39. In which two months of the year is the sun overhead the equator?
    
    1. March and September.
    2. June and September.
    3. September and December.
    4. December and March.
40. Which one of the following methods of administration was used by the British in administering Northern Nigeria?
    
    1. Assimilation.
    2. Direct rule.
    3. Association.
    4. Indirect rule.
41. Which one of the following is a social right of a citizen in Kenya?
    
    1. Right to work and earn a living.
    2. Right to marry and raise a family.
    3. Right to vote.
    4. Right to do business.
42. Which one of the following is not a similarity between the government of Kenya and Swaziland?
    
    1. In both countries the heads of state are commanders of the Defence Forces
    2. In both countries parliament has two houses
    3. In both countries the head of government is the Prime Minister.
    4. Both countries have civil servants.
43. Which one of the following is a form of child abuse?
    
    1. Forcing children to go to school.
    2. Engaging children in household chores.
    3. Enforcing moral laws in them.
    4. Denying them food as a way of punishment.
44. Which one of the following is the most commonly abused drug in Kenya?
    
    1. Alchohol.
    2. Bhang.
    3. Cigarette.
    4. Miraa.
45. During the Belgians rule in Congo the native Africans were referred to as
    
    1. prazos.
    2. indigina.
    3. evolvees.
    4. assimilees
46. Which one of the following river projects is not correctly matched with its source of water?
    
    1. Akosombo Dam - R. Volta.
    2. Aswan High Dam - R. Nile.
    3. Seven Forks Dams - R. Tana.
    4. Kariba Dam - R. Niger.
47. Which one of the following methods of conflict resolution involves taking the matter to court
    
    1. Litigation 
    2. Mediation.
    3. Arbitration.
    4. Conciliation
48. The best method of conserving wildlife is by
    
    1. passing strict laws against poachers.
    2. banning trade that involves the selling of game products,
    3. fencing game parks.
    4. educating the people about the importance of wildlife conversation.
49. The main reason why the Europeans scrambled for colonies in Africa was
    
    1. search for raw materials for their industries.
    2. search for markets for their industrial goods.
    3. need to spread christianity.
    4. need to settle the surplus population.
50. The bill of rights are guaranteed in the constitution in chapter
    
    1. Five.
    2. Four
    3. Seven.
    4. One.
51. The diagram below means
    
    
    1.  no entry 
    2. no road ahead
    3. stop
    4. road busy
52. Who was the first President of Ghana when it gained independence?
    
    1. J.B Danguah.
    2. Canaan Banana.
    3. Kwameh Nkrumah.
    4. Robert Mugabe.
53. In Kenya National Assembly debates are controlled by the
    
    1. sergent at arms.
    2. leader of majority.
    3. President.
    4. speaker.
54. The body in charge of elections in Kenya is mandated to carry out the following functions except
    
    1. drawing and reviewing boundaries
    2. solving nomination disputes
    3. nullifying election results
    4. announcing election results
55. Which group of countries used armed struggle during their struggle for independence in the colonial period?
    
    1. Kenya, Zimbabwe, Mozambique.
    2. Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania.
    3. Ghana, South Africa, Uganda.
    4. Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya.
56. The main source of revenue for the county governments in Kenya is
    
    1. grants from the national government.
    2. taxes.
    3. rents.
    4. Ioans.
57. The following are qualities of a good leader except
    
    1. intolerant.
    2. patriotic.
    3. impartial.
    4. loyal.
58. Kenya became independent in
    
    1. 1960
    2. 1963
    3. 1964
    4. 1978
59. HIV/AIDS can not be transmitted through
    
    1. sexual intercourse.
    2. shaking hands.
    3. sharing sharp objects.
    4. kissing.
60. The head quarters of A.U are based in
    
    1. Addis Ababa.
    2. Nairobi.
    3. Arusha.
    4. Cairo.

Christian Religious Education

61.  Which one of the following facts from the biblical stories of creation shows that human beings are given the mandate to subdue the earth?
    
    1. Human beings are commanded to multiply and fill the earth.
    2. Human beings are given the power to name all the other creatures
    3. Human beings are given the power to take care of God's creation
    4. Human beings are commanded to have work and leisure.
62. In the Exodus the presence of God was manifested by
    
    1. a mighty wind
    2. an earthquake and a still voice
    3. a burning bush and a pillar of cloud
    4. a pillar of fire and cloud
63. Now I know you have obedient reverence for God, because you have not kept back your only son from me." (Genesis 22:12) These words were spoken by God to
    
    1. Noah
    2. Abraham
    3. David
    4. Moses
64. The following are lessons learnt from the ten plaques that God sent to the Egyptians. Which one is not?
    
    1. Yahweh was aware of the problems of the Israelites
    2. Yawheh was working through His prophet, Moses
    3. Yahweh was determined to save His people
    4. Yahweh was less powerful than the Egyptian gods.
65. Which of the following action by the Israelites during passover does not show that they were in a hurry?
    
    1. Eating while standing
    2. The unleavened bread
    3. The bitter herbs
    4. Eating while wearing sandals
66. Who among the following kings brought the ark of the covenant to the temple of Jerusalem?
    
    1. David
    2. Saul
    3. Solomon 
    4. Rehoboam
67. Which one of the following lists consists of historical books of the Bible only?
    
    1. Judges, Nehemiah, Esther
    2. 1st Kings, Exodus, Leviticus
    3. 1st Chronicles, Numbers, Psalms
    4. Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Jobs
68. Who among the following is not a major prophet?
    
    1. Daniel 
    2. Ezekiel
    3. Isaiah 
    4. Joel
69. During the God's covenant with Jeremiah in Jeremiah 31:3-34, God promised to
    
    1. make a new covenant where each individual will come to know God.
    2. make David's dynasty continue forever
    3. preserve the life of people
    4. fulfill the promises He had made to Abraham.
70. Which one of the following commandments discourages us from being greedy for what does not belong to us?
    
    1. Do not desire another man's property
    2. Do not accuse anyone falsely
    3. Do not use my name for evil purpose
    4. Respect your mother and father
71. The following are events that happened in the life of Jesus: - Heaven opened - The Holy Spirit came in the form of a dove - Sound was heard from heaven. g which of the following occassions did the above events take place?
    
    1. During the transfiguration of Jesus
    2. During the death of Jesus
    3. During the temptations of Jesus
    4. During the baptism of Jesus
72. Which one of the following was the main message of John the baptist?
    
    1. Baptism and humility
    2. Repentance and baptism
    3. Love and generosity
    4. Forgiveness and joy
73. Jesus was circumcised at the age of eight days because
    
    1.  it was in accordance to the Jewish customs
    2. his parents were in a hurry to flee to Egypt
    3. there was a census in the whole Roman empire
    4. the angel told Joseph to do so in a dream
74. One way through which Jesus cared for the less fortunate in the society was
    
    1. preaching to them and judging them for their sins
    2. telling people to, despise them as they were lazy
    3. encouraging them to read the Bible when they were free
    4. feeding the hungry and healing the sick.
75. Which one of the following was not a value taught by Jesus during the sermon on the mountain?
    
    1. Spiritual poverty
    2. Peace making
    3. Humility
    4. Courage
76. "Do not put the lord your God into tesi" Jesus said these words to the devil when he tempted him to
    
    1. kneel down and worship him
    2. change stones into bread
    3. throw himself down from the top of the temple
    4. build the temple at Jerusalem in a day.
77. Jesus healed the paralytic man. This shows that
    
    1. He has power over nature
    2. He has power over sins
    3. He has power over death
    4. He has power to rule the earth.
78. During the trial of Jesus, Pilate washed his hands to show that
    
    1. he had made his achievements
    2. he was a sinful person
    3. he had nothing to do with the case
    4. he was a trusted friend of Jesus
79. Which one of the following events happened during the pentecost?
    
    1. Noise was heard from the sky sounding like a strong wind
    2. Darkness covered the whole earth
    3. A voice was heard from heaven
    4. The curtain of the temple was torn into two.
80.  Allan, a standard eight boy, visits the inmates in prison during the weekends. He gives them food and clothes. Which fruit of the holy spirit does he display?
    
    1. Self-control
    2. Patience
    3. Kindness
    4. Peace
81. Which one of the following is not an aspect of worship in African traditional societies?
    1. Offering tithes
    2. blessing the people
    3. singing songs
    4. praying for God's protection.
82. The following are similar beliefs in both African traditional societies and christianity except
    
    1.  the result of sin and evil is suffering and death
    2. God is the guardian of morality, law and order.
    3. sin arises from human beings disobedience and greed
    4. Baptism by water.
83. The following were roles of girls in African traditional societies except
    
    1. feeding and looking after young children
    2. protecting the clan from external attacks
    3. sweeping the compound and cleaning houses
    4. fetching water and cleaning utensils
84. In African traditional societies, it is believed that evil is caused by all the following except
    
    1. malicious ancestral spirits who have a grudge against the living
    2. evil people such as wizards and sorcerers
    3. failure to abide by the church norms
    4. breaking of oaths.
85. The following names are used to refer to God in African traditional societies except
    
    1. Jehovah
    2. Asis
    3. Enkai
    4. Mulungu
86. Risper, your deskmate, has a deep urge of taking alcohol. As a christian, the best advice to give her
    
    1. to take the alcohol only when not seen
    2. just take a little alcohol and repent
    3. our bodies are the temple of the Holy spirit
    4. take it but be careful to avoid its harmful effects
87. Bochela is a wealthy man in his village. The best way in which he can use his wealth is by
    
    1. opening a big supermarket to sell things to the villagers.
    2. helping his sister's children who are jobless
    3. organising for expensive trips of his family members abroad
    4. buying water pipes to supply water to the villagers
88. The best way that the church can do to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS among the youths is by
    1. encouraging them to visit VCT centres
    2. educating them on behavioural change.
    3. organising retreats for them
    4. neglecting those who are already infected
89. Lewa, your deskmate, says that she is mature enough to have a boyfriend. As a christian deskmate and a classmate the best advice you would give her is
    1. forget about boys and concentrate on her studies
    2. have only one boyfriend abstain from sex.
    3. have the boyfriend but keep it a secret
    4. enjoy herself as life is too short
90. At the Jacobs's well, Jesus was avoiding one of the following social vices with the samaritan woman. Which one is it?
    1. Corruption
    2. Nepotism
    3. Racial discrimination
    4. Social injustice.

Islamic Religious Education

61. Which one of the following surahs warns ma against backbiting?
    1. Humaza
    2. Zilzalah
    3. Takathur
    4. Fatiha
62. Which one of the following scriptures was revealed in the month of Ramadhan?
    1. Zabur
    2. aurat
    3. Qur’an
    4. Injeel
63. How many verses are there in surah Al-Fatiha
    1. Six
    2. Seven
    3. Eight
    4. Ten
64. The main teaching of surah Al-Ikhlaas is
    1. Iman 
    2. Ihsaan
    3. Taqwa
    4. Tawheed
65. "You shall certainly see the hell fire." This is a verse from surah
    1. Takathur
    2. Qariah
    3. Zilzalah
    4. Fil
66. Which one of the following is a manner of eating according to the hadith of the prophet (S.A.W)?
    1. Eating with the left hand
    2. Eating while standing.
    3. Saying Alhamdulillahi after eating.
    4. Eating the food while it is hot.
67. While drinking water a Muslim should pause
    1. two times
    2. three times
    3. five times
    4. one time
68. Which one of the following pillars of Islam cannot be done in ones home town?
    1. Zakat
    2. Swalat
    3. Saum
    4. Haji
69. The total number of rakaat that a Muslim must perform in a day are
    1. 17
    2. 14
    3. 16
    4. 10
70. Who among the following is a recipient of Zakat?
    1. Orphan
    2. Widow
    3. Slave
    4. Neighbour
71. Which one of the following things is recommended to use while breaking a fast?
    1. Water
    2. Juice
    3. Rice
    4. Dates
72. Which one of the following pillars of Islam promotes generosity?
    1. Hajj
    2. Zakat
    3. Saum
    4. Shahada
73. Who among the following angels is in charge of removing the souls from human beings?
    1. Izrail
    2. Israfil
    3. Jibril 
    4. Mikail
74. The fear of Allah (S.W.T.) is referred to as
    1. Tawakkul
    2. Tawheed
    3. Ihsaan
    4. Taqwa
75. Which one of the following miracles was performed by prophet Musa (A.S.)?
    1. Bringing the dead back to life.
    2. Telling what someone ate the previous day.
    3. Changing a rod into a snake.
    4. Healing the lepers.
76. Which one of the following sunnah prayers is performed to seek for rain?
    1. Khusuf
    2. Istisqai
    3. Istikharah
    4. Dhuha
77. Which one of the following attributes of Allah (S.W.T.) means the fashioner?
    1. Al-Musawwir 
    2. Al-Waduud
    3. Al-Khaalia
    4. Al-Mutakabbir
78. Amina a standard five pupil heard her friend sneezing. What should Amina say?
    1. Maashallah
    2. Alhamdulillahi
    3. Yarhamkallah
    4. Astadhfirullah
79. Which of the following names is good for a Muslim?
    1. Mashaka
    2. Shida
    3. Zacks 
    4. Musa
80. Which one of the following is the first rite to a newly born baby?
    1. Circumcision
    2. Adhan
    3. Shaving
    4. Tahnik
81. Which month was the journey of Isra-wa! miraj undertaken?
    1. Rajab
    2. Ramadhan
    3. Muharrum
    4. Shawwal
82. The act of hiding of goods in order to seli them when the prices go up is known as
    1. hoarding
    2. ghush
    3. riba
    4. uslu
83. Abdullah, a shopkeeper, at Bidii trading cente has the following as the reasons to why his business has succeeded. Which of the following reasons is haraam?
    1. Weighing goods accurately.
    2. Selling goods on credit.
    3. Giving back the correct change.
    4. Charging interest on goods sold.
84. .How many households constitute a neighbourhood according to the hadith of the prophet (S.A.W)?
    1. Fifty
    2. Forty
    3. Thirty
    4. Twenty
85. Which town is the prophet's mosque found?
    1. Makkah
    2. Jerusalem
    3. Madina
    4. Taif
86. Who among the following Caliph accompanied the prophet during Hijrah?
    1. Uthman 
    2. ali
    3. Umar
    4. Abubakr
87. The main reason why Muslims lost the battle of Uhud was because
    1. they dishonoured the words o the prophet.
    2. they were few in number
    3. they were poorly prepared.
    4. the Quraish had superior weapons
88. Who among the following was a brother to Nabii Musa (A.S.)?
    1. Issa
    2. Adam
    3. Harun
    4. Swaleh
89. Who among the following was the first Muadhin in the history of Islam?
    1. Ammar
    2. Bilaalb
    3. Hamza
    4. Harith
90. Who among the following prophets of A (S.W.T.) was swallowed by a whale?
    1. Lut
    2. Hud
    3. Suleiman
    4. Yunus

Marking Scheme

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

CRE

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

IRE

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

Questions

Use the map of Elgon Area to answer questions 1 to 7.

1. The factory in Elgon area is
   
   1. an assembly plant
   2. a processing plant
   3. a manufacturing plant
   4.  is a Jua Kali plant
2. Three of the following shows that Elgon area lies in a cool and wet zone. Which one does not?
   
   1. Presence of boreholes
   2. Presence of forest
   3. permanent rivers
   4. Presence of a cash crop
3. What is the direction of the game reserve from the hill?
   
   1. North West
   2. North East
   3. South East
   4. South West
4. Which economic activity is NOT practiced in Elgon area?
   
   1. Mining
   2. Tourism
   3. Trading
   4. Cash crop farming
5. The highest point in Elgon area is
   
   1. around safi area
   2. around the forested area
   3. around the game reserve
   4. around the tea growing zone
6. What has contributed MOST to the growth of the town in Elgon area?
   
   1. Nearness to Safi dam
   2. Availability of water
   3. Flatness of the land
   4. Adequate means of transport
7. The dam in Elgon area
   
   1.  is a source of a river
   2. increases floods
   3. is a reservoir
   4. is a natural feature
8. Which one of the following is a result of Bantus interaction with the people of Saudi Arabia?
   
   1. Introduction of Swahili culture
   2. Introduction of Christianity
   3. Establishment of Mission Schools
   4.  Abolition of slave trade
9. The following are characteristics of prominent leaders in Africa
   
   1. He was a trader
   2. He was a medicine man
   3. He was a military leader
   4. He was a famous religious leader
   5. He died in 1904
      Which one are for Masaku?
      
      1.  (i) (iii) (v)
      2. (ii) (iv) (v)
      3. (i) (ii) (iv)
      4. (i) (ii) (v)
10. Which one is the BEST way of conserving wildlife?
    
    1. Educating people on the importance of wildlife
    2. Erecting electric fences around national parks
    3. Protection of the endangered species
    4. Increasing the area under forests

Use the map of Africa below to answer question 11-13

11. The climatic region marked M is?
    
    1. Mediterranean climate
    2. Mountain climate
    3. Equatorial climate
    4. Tropical climate
12. The physical feature marked S is a
    
    1. a volcanic mountain
    2. a block mountain
    3. a fold mountain
    4. a residual mountain
13. Which of the following is not true of the river marked Q?
    
    1. It drains in East Africa
    2. It has an artificial lake
    3. It is used for irrigation
    4. It starts in East Africa
14. Three of the following are problems facing ECOWAS, which one is NOT?
    
    1. Brought limited movement of people in member countries
    2. Production of similar goods
    3. Inefficient infrastructure connecting member countries
    4. Lack of a common currency among member states
15. Which is the capital of South Africa?
    
    1. Johannesburg
    2. Soweto
    3. Pretoria
    4. Witwatersrand
16. The following are description of a certain river in Africa
    
    1. It originated from a lake
    2. It forms a delta
    3. Its water is used for irrigation
       The river described above is?
       
       1. R. Volta
       2. R. Zambezi
       3. R. Nile
       4. R. Tana
17. Dairy farming is BEST practiced in areas that are.
    
    1. High in altitude.
    2. Hot and dry.
    3. Hot and wet.
    4. Near urban centres.
18. The history of a community was passed from generation to another MAINLY through?
    
    1. Imitation.
    2. Work.
    3. Apprenticeship
    4. Story telling.
19. The pre-historic site that is found in Tanzania is
    
    1. Olduvuai Gorge
    2. Nariokotene
    3. Hyrax Hill 
    4. Olorgesaillie
20. Which one of the following is not a function of Mombasa town?
    
    1. An administrative centre
    2. An industrial centre
    3. A tourist centre
    4. It is a lake port centre
21. Three of the following are requirements of presidential candidates except?
    
    1. Must present nomination papers to the returning officer.
    2. Must be 35 yrs and above.
    3. Be a registered voter in a constituency.
    4. Must be nominated by a registered political party.
22. A false statement about the Portuguese rule in Africa is:-
    
    1. They considered their colonies as overseas provinces.
    2. The grouped their colonies to form federations
    3. Laws in their colonies were made in Portugal.
    4. The provinces were governed from Portugal
23. The first prime minister in Kenya was
    
    1. Uhuru Kenyatta
    2. Raila Odinga
    3. Jomo Kenyatta
    4. Oginga Odinga

Use the map of Eastern Africa below to answer questions 24-26

24. Which of the following communities migrated through roure X?
    
    1. Bantu
    2. Kalenjin
    3. Somali
    4. Luo
25. Which of the following lakesis marked Y?
    
    1. Victoria 
    2. Malawi
    3. Rukwa
    4. Tanganyika
26. The Eastern African country marked S is?
    
    1. D.R.Congo
    2. Uganda
    3. Rwanda
    4. Burundi
27. Taxes collected by the Kenya government are used in all the following except?
    
    1. Providing education
    2. Buying private property
    3. Maintaining law and order
    4. Building roads
28. Three of the following are TRUE about the flag of Kenya except
    
    1. The Kenyan Flag was adopted in December 1963.
    2. The green color stands for our natural wealth.
    3. It is a factor that promotes national unity.
    4. It has four colors each with a different meaning.
29. During which month is the sun overhead the tropical of Capricorn?
    
    1. March
    2. December
    3. September
    4. June
30. Three of the following are factors influencing climate change except?
    
    1.  Pollution
    2. Overstocking
    3. Deforestation
    4. Rural-urban migration
31. Cloves are largely grown in
    
    1. Zanzibar
    2. Uganda
    3.  Eritrea
    4. Tanzania
32. Three of the following are TRUE of the legislature in Kenya EXCEPT?
    
    1. Its main duty is to make laws.
    2. It formulates government policies.
    3. It has elected as well as nominated MPS.
    4. It controls government spending.
33. Which one of the following countries has a traditional government?
    
    1. Zimbabwe
    2. Uganda
    3. Somalia
    4. Swaziland
34. The Aswan high dam was established MAINLY to?
    
    1. Control the flooding of river Nile
    2. Produce hydro-electric power
    3. Provide water for irrigation
    4. Create fishing grounds
35. Which one is NOT a problem facing forests in Kenya?
    
    1. Government allocation of forest land
    2. Silting of rivers and dams
    3. Illegal logging
    4.  Forest fires
36. Three of the following are importances of population data. Which one is NOT?
    
    1. Helps the government to plan for enough food supplies
    2. The government knows the expected money to correct from individuals
    3. Planning for social services (eg) schools and hospitals
    4. Planning for free primary education
37. Pyramids are a famous tourist attraction in
    
    1. Algeria
    2. Kenya
    3. Egypt
    4. Zimbabwe
38. During the pre-colonial period virtues were encouraged through
    
    1. Bible readings
    2. Local courts
    3. Scared rituals
    4. Moral laws
39. The factor that has mainly influenced the location of Webuye paper industry is?
    
    1. Nearness to raw materials
    2. Good transport means
    3. A ready market
    4. Provision of skilled labour
40. Which one of the following countries achieved her independence through constitutional means?
    
    1. Zimbabwe
    2. Ghana
    3. Kenya
    4. Mozambique
41. Female Genital Mutilation is discouraged in Kenya Mainly because
    
    1. It leads to barrenness
    2. It promotes disunity
    3. It encourages immorality
    4. It is health hazard
42. The following are descriptions of a certain mineral in Kenya
    
    1. It is the second most important mineral
    2. It is used in the manufacture of sulphuric acid and toothpaste
    3. It is used to make non-stick cooking pans
    4. The mineral is mined using open cast method
       The mineral described above is?
       
       1. Limestone
       2. Soda Ash
       3. Diatomite
       4. Fluorspar
43. The 12 members of parliament are nominated by?
    
    1. Registered political parties
    2. Public Service Commission
    3. Attorney general
    4. President
44. Majority of foreigners become citizen of Kenya MAINLY through
    
    1. Birth
    2. Naturalization
    3. Registration
    4. Identification
45. Who among the following is BEST suited to help end a civil dispute
    
    1. Local administrator
    2. Chief justice
    3. Arbitrator
    4. Member of parliament

46. Which of the following physical features was formed through the above process?
    
    1. Mt. Kenya
    2. Mt. Kilimanjaro
    3. The Atlas Mts
    4. the Ahaggar mts
47. Which one of the following was NOT practiced in traditional agriculture?
    
    1. Plantation farming
    2. Mixed farming
    3. Subsistence farming
    4. Shifting cultivation
48. Three of the following are true of customary marriage. Which one is NOT?
    
    1.  It is the most common type of marriage
    2. Marriage certificates are issued
    3. It takes place according to African customs and traditions
    4. Polygamy is allowed
49. Three of the countries below are members of the common wealth EXCEPT
    
    1. Britain
    2. New Zealand
    3. France
    4. Canada
50. Three of the following are true statements about a general election. Which one is FALSE?
    
    1. Returning officers announce election results in constituencies
    2. Presiding officers announce election results in constituencies
    3. Presidential, parliamentary and civic elections held at the same time.
    4. The electoral commission supervises the election
51. Which one is TRUE of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta?
    
    1. He supported freedom fighters in other parts of Africa
    2. He was the first chairman of the Kenya African Union KAU
    3. He was the secretary general of Kenya African National Union KANU
    4. He introduced the 8:4:4 system of education
52. The ocean currents that creates a cooling effect on the South Western tip of Africa is
    
    1. Mozambique
    2. Canary
    3. Guinea
    4. Benguela
53. Which one is a challenge facing African economies
    
    1. Under-population
    2. Urbanization
    3. Inadequate capital
    4. Shortage of labor
54.  Which one of the following climatic regions mainly receives convectional rainfall throughout the year?
    
    1. Mountain climate 
    2. Equatorial
    3. Savanna
    4. Mediterranean
55. Which one of the following is NOT true about the speaker?
    
    1. He is elected by members of parliament
    2. He chairs parliamentary debates
    3. He swears in the members of parliament
    4. He is elected after two terms of five years each
56. Three of the following are reasons why Lenana of the Maasai collaborated with the British except?
    
    1. To be recognized as the Maasai political leader
    2. To receive food supplies due to famine
    3. So that the Maasai could be moved to reserves
    4. To get military support against his brother
57. Which one is NOT an organ of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF)
    
    1. The Army
    2. The General Service Unit
    3. The Navy
    4. The Administration Police
58. Three of the following are TRUE about coffee growing in Ethiopia EXCEPT
    
    1. The main variety grown is Arabica
    2. The main growing area is Ethiopia High lands
    3. Coffee is the second foreign exchange earner
    4. Most of the coffee is grown by small scale farmers
59. Three of the following are advantages of roads transport except one. Which one?
    1. Faster and cheaper over shorter distances
    2. It is free from noise and air pollution
    3. It is the most widespread form of transport
    4. It is a flexible form of transport.
60. Mary a HIV infected orphan has been refused playing with anybody by her aunt. Which freedom has Mary been denied?
    
    1. Freedom of playing
    2. Freedom of speech
    3. Freedom of worship
    4. Freedom of association

PART II: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

1. According to Genesis stories of creation, which One of the following explains the MAIN reason why God created Eve? To
   
   1. bear children for Adam
   2. take care of the garden of Eden
   3. be Adam's helper.
   4. look after the animals.
2. Which one of the following acts of Abraham DOES NOT show his obedience to God?
   
   1. Accepting to marry his wife Sarah.
   2. Moving from Haran to Canaan .
   3. His willingness to sacrifice Isaac his only son
   4. Accepting to make a covenant with God
3. Which one of the following was the MAIN reason why Moses ran away from Egypt?
   
   1. He had killed a Hebrew
   2. He was a stammerer
   3. He feared the king of Egypt
   4. God ordered him to go to Midian
4. Which one of the following event did NOT take place when God was calling Moses to rescue the Israelites.
   
   1. God introduced Himself to Moses.
   2. There was a burning bush
   3.  Moses told God who God was
   4. God commissioned Moses to go to Egypt
5. According to Deuteronomy chapter 34, on which mountain did Moses die? Mount
   
   1. Sinai
   2. Nebo
   3. Horeb
   4. Ararat
6. Which one of the following is the reason why Jacob and his family moved to Egypt?
   
   1. There were plagues in Israel
   2. God instructed them to move
   3. There were floods in Israel
   4. There was famine in Israel
7. Who among the following judges of Israel sang songs of praises to God?
   
   1. Deborah and Barak
   2. Miriam and Samson
   3. Gideon and Barak.
   4. Othniel and Ehud.
8. The following were the failures of King Saul when he ruled as King of Israel. Which one is NOT? He
   
   1. consulted a medium after Samuel's death
   2. married many foreign wives who brought idolatry in Israel.
   3. offered it sacrifice to God instead of Waiting for Samuel
   4. spared some fat animals, beautiful women and King Agog
9. Which one of the following statements is TRUE about teaching of Jeremiah on the new Covenant?
   
   1. Children will be finished for the sins of their parents.
   2. God will give the Israelites an everlasting kingdom
   3. God will accept sacrifices as a sign of repentance
   4. God will write the laws in the people's hearts.
10. Who among the following prophets prophesied that Jesus would be born in the lineage of David?
    
    1. Joel
    2. Isaiah
    3. Nathan
    4. Micah
11. Which one of the following group consists of the gifts that were presented to Baby Jesus by the wise men?
    
    1. Gold, silver and frankincense
    2. Gold, bronze and frankincense
    3. Gold, frankincense and oil
    4. Gold, myrrh and frankincense.
12. How old was Jesus when he was taken by his parents to the temple for dedication?
    
    1. 8 years 
    2. 8 days
    3. 12 years.
    4. 12 days
13. When John the Baptist saw Jesus coming to be baptised he referred to him as
    
    1.  Prince of Peace.
    2. Bread of life.
    3. Lamb of God.
    4. Light of the Gentiles
14. Which one of the following is the MAIN lesson that Christians learn from the parable of the hidden treasure?
    
    1. Its important to find pearls
    2. Wealth is very important
    3. The Kingdom of God is for the Jews
    4. There is joy in finding the kingdom of God
15.  Which of the following parables of Jesus teaches Christians to help the people that are in need? The
    
    1. sower 
    2. prodigal Son
    3. good Samaritan
    4. mustard seed.
16. Which one of the following miracles was performed by both Peter and Jesus?
    
    1. Healing lepers
    2. Raising the dead,
    3. Calming the storm.
    4. multiplication of oil.
17. Which one of the following beatitudes is CORRECTLY matched with its promise? Blessed are
    
    1. those who mourn for they will be comforted
    2. the merciful for theirs is the kingdom of God.
    3. the humble for they will be satisfied
    4. the pure in heart for they will inherit the earth
18. In which one of the following activities did Jesus prepare His disciples for his death?
    
    1. Calming the storm.
    2. Healing the blind Bartimaeus.
    3. Triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
    4. Sharing the last meal with them.
19. According to Luke 24:50 Jesus was taken to heaven while at Mt.
    
    1. Jerusalem.
    2. Nazareth
    3. Bethany.
    4. Galilee.
20. Three of the following took place on the day of Pentecost. Which one DID NOT!
    
    1. There was a strong wind.
    2. Tongues of fire rested on each of them.
    3. The disciples spoke in new tongues
    4. The disciples broke the bread and shared
21.  Three of the following are fruits of the Holy Spirit. Which one is NOT?
    
    1.  Faithfulness.
    2. Gentleness
    3. Love
    4. Faith
22. Which one of the following DOES NOT mark new life in traditional African Society?
    
    1. Baptism.
    2. Initiation
    3. Birth.
    4. Marriage
23. According to traditional African communities. how were the ancestors remembered?
    
    1. Singing songs of praises to them
    2. Naming children after them.
    3. Pouring libation
    4. Offering burnt sacrifices to them.
24. According to traditional African communities naming of children was done by
    
    1. men
    2. women.
    3. both parents.
    4. clan elders.
25. Three of the following are Christian views or marriage. Which one is NOT?
    
    1. Marriage should be permanent.
    2. Marriage without children is incomplete
    3. Wives should be submissive to their husbands.
    4. No one should separate what God has put together.
26. The following shows how different pupils spent their leisure time during the school holiday Who among them spent it the BEST way!?
    
    1. Karani - read the bible.
    2. Wamaitha - involved herself in choir practice.
    3. Gabriel - watched christian movies
    4. Steffanie - participated in community cleaning
27. You have noted that your deskmate Nahashon is dropping in his class performance for the last couple of weeks. As a Christian how BEST can you help him?
    
    1. Find out the cause of dropping
    2. Report him to his parents
    3. Buy him text books and revision materials.
    4. Avoid his company lest you also start dropping,
28. On your way home from church, you find two boys fighting. As a Christian what is the BEST action to take?
    
    1. Avoid them by running very fast.
    2. Separate them and help them reconcile.
    3. Report them to the nearest police station
    4. Join in the fight to help the one being beaten more.
29. Which one of the following is the BEST way to control the spread of HIV/AIDS among married couples?
    
    1. Abstinence,
    2. Faithfulness.
    3. Taking preventive medicines
    4. Use of family planning drugs.
30. The following characters describes an early missionary in Eastern Africa
    
    1. He wrote the Swahili dictionary
    2. He campaigned against slave trade
    3. He established a mission station or Rabai
       Who among the following missionary is described above?
       
       1. John Speke
       2. Johann Ret man
       3. Ludwig Krapf
       4. David Livingstone

PART III: ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

1. The following are favours of Allah(sw) upon the prophet p.b.u.h). All of them are mentioned in Surah Inshiraah EXCEPT one. Which one?
   
   1. Removed burdens from him.
   2. Raised his fame
   3. Lifted up his heart.
   4. Gave him riches.
2. Which of the following is the MAIN subject matter in the Surah Al-Qadr? The
   
   1. Angelic host led by Jibril(A.S).
   2.  revelation of the holy Qur'an.
   3. prevailing of peace until fajr.
   4. rewards equivalent to one thousand months.
3. All the following information is true as mentioned in strah Al-Zilzala EXCEPT
   
   1. men will appear bright with folded faces
   2. the earth will be inspired to give our secrets.
   3. the man will question "What's the matter?
   4. the earth will shake with final earthquake.
4. Muslims are not allowed to eat from all these meat EXCEPT one. Which one? Animals
   
   1. gored by the horns of other animals.
   2. that dies after falling from a height.
   3. that dies from a hunters hook
   4. partly eaten by wild animals.
5. The army which attempted to destroy the holy Kasba in the year 570 A.D was destroyed by
   
   1. flood of water
   2. small stones of baked clay
   3. Dose of a thunderstorm
   4. corked fire.
6. "The curse of Allah befalls the giver, the recipient and the one who acts as a mediator between the two". This hadith teaches us on the effects of
   
   1.  virtues and sins.
   2. righteousness
   3. co-operation 
   4. corruption
7.  According to the hadith, true and honest business merchants will on the Day of Qiyamah be rewarded as the
   
   1. Standard bearers of truth
   2. martyrs
   3. steadfast in Imaan.
   4. fathers of Imaan.
8. The prophet(p.b.u.h) one day told a Swahaba who wanted to just leave a camel free, "Tie it first and then rely on Allah Which lesson was he teaching us?
   
   1. Istiqaama.
   2. Istimraar.
   3. Tawakkul.
   4. Thumaanina.
9. Angel Jibril (A.S) never stopped advising the prophet(p.b.u..h) about his until he thought that Allah will make them heirs of his inheritance
   
   1. neighbours
   2. friends
   3. relatives
   4. leaders
10. Any good service you render to your brother Muslim Allah(s.w) will reward you Yaumul Qiyama.
    
    1. beyond imagination.
    2. a similar service.
    3. another better service.
    4. without Hisaab.
11. Which of the following words when uttered last before death, makes one to enter paradise?
    
    1. Laa haula walaa Quwwata illa billah
    2.  Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raajiun.
    3. Husbunallahu waneemal waqiil.
    4. Laa ilah illallah
12. You feel like there is something strength especially touching on your life or on the life of your people. Which of the following prayers are you advised to perform?
    
    1. Swalatu Istikhaara.
    2. Swalatul Khusuf
    3. Swalatu Istisqu-a.
    4. Swalatul Khauf.
13. Which one of the following activities MUST one face away from Qibla when performing it, according to Islamie teachings? When
    
    1. praying Swalah.
    2. slaughtering an animal.
    3. toileting.
    4. performing Udhu.
14. Who among the following is NOT mentioned among the recipients of Zakkal?
    
    1. debtor.
    2. matyr.
    3. slave
    4. New convert.
15. Which one of the following is classified as a thick Najis?
    
    1. Saliva of a dog.
    2. Milk of animals that we do not eat their meat.
    3. Urine of an infant baby boy.
    4. All faeces.
16.  All the following pieces of clothing are prepared for the purposes of shrouding the Mayyit EXCEPT one. Which one?
    
    1. The Amis
    2. Taar.
    3. Chtaam
    4. Lifaafa.
17. The following Hajj activities are performed seven times each EXCEPT one. Which one?
    
    1. Drinking at the spring of Zamzam
    2. Twawaf around the holy Kaaba.
    3. Sa'y between the Swafa and Marwa hills
    4. Throwing stones at the Maqamu Ibrahim stampede.
18. The following are the qualities that may guide a person to make the most accurate judgement in the Islamic court. Which one is NOT among them?
    
    1. Justice. 
    2. Ihsaan
    3. Taqwa
    4. Handsome.
19. The two prophets of Allah who received food direct from heaven were Prophets
    
    1. Musa and Issa.
    2.  Ibrahim and Ismail.
    3. Daud and Suleiman.
    4. Dhulkill and Idris
20. During the month of Ramadhan's fasting sessions, the door of Hellfire are closed, the doors of Paradise remain open and the Shuyaatwiin aro jailed. Which Angels do this work? Angels
    
    1. Munkar and Nakir
    2. Ridhwaan and Malik
    3. Raqib und Atid.
    4. Jibriland Izrail
21. With full evidence from reliable witnesses. the Islamic Sharia administers a death sentence to each of the following crimes EXCEPT
    
    1. apostacy
    2. adultery.
    3. killing accidentally
    4. corruption
22. The first few people to join Islant underwent bitter persecution but still their Imaan was not swayed. This is because they had
    
    1. resistance
    2. tolerance
    3. no hope.
    4. hypocrisy
23. The following activities took place on the days within the month of Muharram EXCEPT one. Which one? The day
    
    1. When Nabil Ayyub recovered from his suffering
    2. when Saidina Hussein was martyred.
    3. which Nabii Adam(A.S) was created.
    4. We Nabii Ibrahim was lynched
24. The MAIN virtue encouraged among Muslim families in the Eid-ul Adh-h , Eid-ul-Fitr and Aqiqa festivals is
    
    1. sharing
    2. cooperation
    3. extravagance,
    4. advertisement
25. Why do Muslims circumcise their baby boys? It is a
    
    1. custom of their great grand parents
    2. form of baptism.
    3. form of initiation
    4. form of 'Twahara
26. Whoever has knowledge but hold back on it refusing to transmit. Allah(s.w) will punish him (or her) with
    
    1. strokes of cane from trees of hellfire,
    2. pebbles made of clay from hellfire
    3. bars of hot iron from the hellfire
    4. strings of ropes from hellfire fibre.
27. Who among the following prophets made a great throne out of ivory and gold from Eastern Africa?
    
    1. Nabii Daudf(A.S).
    2. Nabii Suleiman(A.S).
    3. Nabii Yusuf (A.S).
    4. Nabii Yaqub (A.S).
28. Who among the following early visitors to the Coast of East Africa came from mun? The
    
    1. Al-Insa group.
    2. Ammu Zaid Group.
    3. Shirazi group
    4. Suleiman and Sald group.
29. Which sub-tribe entered into agreement with the Muslims after the treaty of Hudaibiyya?
    
    1. Banu Khura.
    2. Banu Khazraj
    3. Bam Bahr.
    4. Banu Qainuqua.
30. At which point lid 100 Muslims from the Muslim army that was headed for the battle of Uhud, turn away?
    
    1. Around the mountain the archers
    2. At Miqat.
    3. At Ashawt.
    4. Where they had made trenches.

Marking Scheme

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

CRE

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

IRE

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

Questions

Science and Technology

1. Complete. the table below by naming four parts of a plant and their functions. (8 mks) 
   

   Part of the plant	Functions

2. Draw the following roots. (4 mks)
   

   Fibrous root	Tap root

3. State two medicinal plants found in your locality. (2 mks)
4. Name three plants with fibrous root system. (3 mks)
5. Mammals are examples of animals with a backbone and constant body temperature. State three examples of animals in these group? (3 mks)
6. State an invertebrate with three body parts?____________________. (1 mk)
7. What is sound pollution? (3 mks)
8. A grade five student was seen doing the following activity. What was the student investigating? (1 mk)
   

Agriculture

1.  Write one example of indigenous crops in Kenya.
2. State one way of taking care of a vegetable nursery.
3. In order to earn income, what can Kiprotich do with his surplus vegetable seedlings?
4. Below is an indigenous food crop grown in Kenya.
   
   State the nutrition importance of the crop above
   
   State the functions of each of the following domestic animals
5. Pig
6. Dog
7. Camel 
8. Write one example of a climbing fruit tree.
9. Write one use of sandy soil.
10. The illustration below shows a climbing fruit tree.
    
    Write the function of the structure marked W
11. How can a farmer use a scarecrow in his farm?
12. Write one-way of dealing with moles in the farm.
13. Name the type of irrigation shown below.
    
    Name the following' gardening equipment.
14.     
     
    _____________________ 
15.      
    
    _____________________

Home science

1. A person going through puberty is referred to as? . (1 mks)
2. Name four good grooming habits. (4 mks)
3. You were asked to advice fellow students on physical exercises. State three physical exercises for an adolescent. (3 mks)
4. State three importance of physical exercise. (3 mks)
5. Fill the table below by naming three examples in each case. (6 mks)
   

   Body building foods	Protective foods

   
    
6. It's important to wash hands regularly. State three instances when one Must wash hands? (3 mks)
7. State accessories used by adolescents? (4 mks)
8. Name three embroidery stitches, (3 mks)
9. State three types of media you can use to achieve after decorating your apron. (3 mks)

Physical Education

Name the sports items drawn below

1.      
           
2.      
   
3. The following are activitiesinvolved in hurdles
   1. Clearance
   2. Approach
   3. Flight
   4. Take off
      Arrange them in order beginning with the first one.
4. In which sports activity do we practise elongated started?
5. The technique shown below is used in Frisbee. Name it.
   
6.  When practising handwalk, which parts of our bodies do we hold high?
7. Why are long jump pits filled with materials?
8. What is the last activity in long jump?
9. Straddle and straddle cross is a common technique in ___________ work.
10. Draw a volleyball field in the space provided
         
    Write two examples of passes used in soccer.
11. _______________________________
12. _______________________________
13. How many players are there in one soccer team?
    Write two contents of a first aid
14. _______________________________
15. _______________________________

Social Studies

1. The general flow of rivers in Mwakitu area is towards?
2. The settlement in Mwakitu area can be described as
3. The plantation in Mwakitu grows?
4. What is the direction of the church from the plantation?
5. The growing of tea in Mwakitu area indicates that the climate is
6. River Susi has _______________ tributaries.
7. Who is the head of Mwakitu area ______________________?
8. State 3 elements of the map. (3 mks)
9. Name two countries found in East Africa. (2 mks) 
10. Name three arms of the National Government of Kenya. (3 mks)
11. Differentiate between a latitude and a longitude? (1 mk)
12. Name three main physical features in Kenya? (3 mks)
13. What is the meaning of a climate?
14. Identify the three major language groups in Kenya. (3 mks)
15. Write two ways one can become a Kenyan citizen. (2 mks)

Christian Religious Education

1. What is the other name for the Lord's table?
2. Write one gift of the Holy Spirit.
3. Write one quality of a good friend.
4. Write one result of unhealthy boy-girl relationship.
5. When Jesus Christ baptised, a voice came from heaven saying
6. What is the lesson Christians learn from Jesus' parable of the lost sheep?
7. When Jesus fed the multitude, how many baskets of food remained?
8. In which mountain did the contest between Elijah and the prophets of Baal take place?
9. During the call of Moses, in which form did God appear to him?
10. State one way through which king Solomon used the wisdom he asked from God.
11. Write one example of commonly abused drugs in Kenya.
12. When Jesus portrayed His power over nature, on which vessel were they travelling?
13. Which Christian value do Christians learn from the story of the friend at midnight?
14. Write one way of taking good care of school property.
15. Which of Jesus' parables teaches Christians about the kingdom of heaven?

Islamic  Religious Education

1. Name the five ulul Azm prophets.
2. Name two pillars of swalah. (2 mks) 
3. Write two miracles of Nabii Issa (as) (2 mks)
4. Name three nullifiers of saum. (3 mks) 
5. Give the meaning of the follow ing attributes of Allah ( 5WT). (2 mks)
   1. Al-Ghaffar
   2. Al-waahid
6. What is hadith'?

Music

1. Why do folk dancers use ornaments when dancing?
   Name the three parts of descant recorder.
2.     
3.    
4.    
   Put notes B, A and G against the correct solfa notes,
5. doh
6. re
7. mi
8. Name the wind instrument drawn below.
   
9. Study the diagram below.
   
   What is the function of the parts labelled W?
10. A whistle produces sound when
    Write two examples of percussion instruments
11. __________________________________________         
12. __________________________________________       
13. Tufanye sote bider is a line in Kiswahili Kenya National Anthem. In which verse is the line found?
    Write the French rhythms for the following.
14. Quaver
15. Crotchet

Art & Craft

1. What makes an object to be referred to as 2D? (1 mk)
2. Write your school's name in 3D. (4 mks)
3. What is weaving?. (1 mk)
4. Shade the following picture using stippling technique. (3 mks)
   
5. What is balance of forms?
6. State three elements of art? (3 mks)
7. Draw two tools used in drawing? (4 mks)
   
   
   
8. State two materials that can be used for weaving?(2 mks)
9. Name three traditional technique which can be used to decorate a carved cooking stick. (3 mks)
10. Name two weaving techniques. (2 mks)

Marking Scheme

Science and Technology

1.    
   

   Part of the plant	Functions
   Leaf	Allow exchange of gases
   Flower	It grows into fruit
   Roots	Holds the plant firmly in the soil
   Stem	Holds the plant upright

2.  Student should draw tap and fibrous roots correctly.      
3.      
   1.  Neem
   2. Cinnamon
4.   
   1. Onion
   2. Maize
   3. millet   
5.    
   1. Birds
   2. human being
   3. elephants
6. insects
7. It's the contamination of something
8. Force of gravity.

Agriculture

1. African Nightshade, Spider Plant, Amaranth, stinging nettle, pumpkin leaves, cowpeas and Slender Leaf etc
2. Mark any correct answer given
3. Sell them
4. Gives carohydrates
5. Food
6. Security
7. Food/ milk, carrying objects and people
8. passionfruit, kiwi fruit, grapes
9. building
10. to keep the plant upright/ support
11. to scare destructive animals
12. digginf trenches, planting barrier plants
13. Drip
14. Watering can
15. Wheelbarrow

Home Science

1. An adolescent
2.      
   1. Body cleanliness, dressing well, caring for clothes, cleaning your body every day.
   2. Washing your hands withsoap after going to the toilet.
   3. Brushing your teeth twice a day
   4. Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue ( or your sleeve) when sneezing or coughing
   5. Washing your hands after handling pets and other animals
3.       
   1. Playing volleyball
   2. Playing touch football
   3. Gardening
   4. Walking
   5. Shooting baskets
4.    
   1. Improves your memory and brain function(all age groups)
   2. Protect against many chronic diseases
   3. Aid in weight management.
   4. Lower blood pressure and improve heart health.
   5. Improve your quality of sleep
   6. Reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.
5. Body building           Protective
   Beef                          Mangoes
   Beans                        Kales
   Green grams             Water melon
6.       
   1. After visiting the toilet
   2. Before eating food
   3. When preparing to cook.
7. Jewelry , bangles, scarves, caps   
8.         
   1. Chain
   2. Satin
   3. Stem
9.        
   1. Radio
   2. television
   3. Magazine

Physical Education

1. Rounders Ball
2. Racket
3. Approach, take off
4. Athletics
5. Double ahnded rim catch
6. Legs
7. For safety
8. Landing
9. Rope
10. Learner to draw
11. backheel pass/through pass/ Forward-pass (mark correct any other appropriate answer)
12. through pass/backheel pass/ Forward-pass (mark correct any other appropriate answer)
13. 11
14. bandage/ scissors, cotton, spirit (mark correct any other appropriate answer)
15. Check 14 above

Social Studies

1. Southwest
2. Linear settlement
3. Tea
4. West
5. Cool and wet
6. One
7. Chief
8. Frame, tile compass, scale, key
9. Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania
10. The Executive, Legislature, Judiciary
11. Latitudes All parallel circles from the equator up to the poles are called parallels of latitudes.
    Latitudes are measured in degrees.
    Longitudes: The vertical lines running North-South join the two poles. They are called the meridians of longitude. They are spaced farthest apart at the equator and converge at a point at each pole.
12. Volcanic and block Rift Valleys, Lakes, Plains
13. Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a particular area.
14. Cushites
    Bantus
    Europeans
    Nilotes
    Asians
15. Birth
    Registration

Christian religious Education

1. Eucharist
2. love/joy/ peace/ patience/ kindness/ goodness/faithfulness/ humility/ self-control/gentleness (mark any one)
3. trustworthy (mark any other appropriate answer)
4. pregnancy/ abuse/ STIs (mark any other correct answer)
5. This is my son with whom I am pleased
6. Calling christians to the church
7. 12
8. Carmel
9. Burning bush
10. Student should give appropriate answer
11. Student should give appropriate answer
12. Boat
13. Persistence in prayer
14. Student should give appropriate answer
15. Mustard seed

Islamic Religious Education

1. Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Issa (as), Muhammad(SAW)
2. refer to no. 1
3. refer to no. 1
4. refer to no. 1
5. refer to no. 1
6. Qiyam, rukuu, itidaal, sujuud, jalsa
7. refer to no. 6
8. Raised the dead, healed lepers/blind, 
   he spoke when he was very young
   (mark correct any correct answer)
9. refer to no. 8
10. Eating intentionally/ deliberately,
    drinking intentionally,
    vomiting intentionally
11. refer to no. 10
12. refer to no. 10
13. Forgive
14. The holy one
15. Hadith is what the prophet (SAW) said or the sayings of the prophet (SAW)

Music

1. To make the dance real
2. Head joint/ MIddle joint/ foot joint
3. Refer to no. 2
4. Refer to no. 2
5. G
6. A
7. B
8. trumpet
9. To let air out when playing
10. blown
11. Mark appropriate answer
12. Mark appropriate answer
13. 2^nd
14. ta
15. ta-te

Art & Craft

1. It has a length, width and height
2. Ensure the name is in 3D
3. It's a process in which two distinct sets of yarns or threads are interlaced at right angles to form a fabric or cloth.
4.    
   
5. Refers to how elements of art relate to each other within the composition
6. Line, shape, colour, value , space, form
7. The drawings should include items such as pen, pencils, crayons etc
8. Banana fibres, raffia, grass, sisal

SOCIAL STUDIES AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
GRADE 5
END OF TERM 3

Questions

SECTION A: SOCIAL STUDIES
The map below shows CHEFE AREA. Use it to answer questions 1-7.( 8 marks).

1. River Tar has _______________  tributaries.
2. People in CHEFE Area worship on_________________
3. CHEFE Area is headed by a _________________(police, chief, governor)
4. People of CHEFE Area transport their things mainly by _____________________________
5. Name any two economic activities in the area shown on the map. _________________________ and _________________________
6. What is the direction of Rare Market from the mosque? 
7. Name any social amenity in CHEFE Area.
8. Kenya lies to the _________________________ of Tanzania. (1 mark)
9. The following is a description of a certain climate condition
   
   1. temperatures are between 20°C and 25°C
   2. Rainfall is 1100 mm - 2400 mm per year, 
   3. It is cool and wet throughout the year.
      1. Which climatic region of Kenya is described above? (Cool and wet climatic region, tropical climatic region) (1mark)
      2. Name two towns experiencing the above climatic conditions. (2 marks)
10.  List two ways in which vegetation is important. (2 marks)
11. Name two factors influencing population distribution. (2 marks)
12.  Complete the table below. (4 marks)
    

    Language group	Community that make up the language group
    Nilotes
    	Agikuyu, Wadawida
    Cushites
    Semite

13. Give two reasons dairy farming is practiced in the highlands. (2 marks)
14. In the puzzle below identify and circle the 4 modes of transport. (4 marks)
    

    R	R	I	L	W	Y
    O	A	T	U	V	Z
    A	I	G	Y	X	L
    D	L	O	P	R	S
    L	W	A	T	E	R
    W	A	I	U	P	T
    A	Y	R	N	O	M
    C	A	B	L	E	S

15. The diagram below shows the administration structure of school. (3 marks)
    
    
    1. Name the administrative leader represented by letter Z.
    2. State two roles of the administrative leader marked Z. 
16. Road transport is well developed in Kenya. It is also common and very convenience.
    State two causes of road accidents in Kenya. (2 marks)
17. List two methods of traditional fishing. (2 marks)
18. Executive is one of the arms of the government. Name any two members of the executive. (2 marks)
19. Floriculture is the growing of flowers. Name any two types of flower grown in Kenya. (2 marks) 
20. Name where the following minerals are mined in Kenya. (3 marks)
    
    1. diatomite
    2. Limestone
    3. Soda ash
21. What it tourism? (1 marks)
    Use the map below to answer questions 22-24. (3 marks)
    
22. The large water body the to the south east of this map is called ____________
23. The national park marked x is called _____________
24. The country neighbouring the country to the west is likely to be _____________
    
    

SECTION B: Christian Religious Education

1. State one instruction that John the Baptist gave to the crowd. (1 mark)
2. Jesus was baptised in which river? ____________(1 mark) (Nile, Jordan, Galilee)
3. A difficult situation that requires a lot of effort to overcome is called (1 mark) ____________(a challenge, a success, a task)
4. State a way of showing kindness to the needy. (1 mark)
5. The paralysed man was healed because he had ____________.(1 mark) (faith, wisdom,honesty)
6. Re-write the following values correctly. (2 marks)
   
   1. spectre
   2. еарес
7. What is a talent? (1 mark) _____________
8. Write two roles you perform at home __________________. (2 marks)
9. Write one gift of the Holy Spirit (1 mark)
10. Who was the first man to be created by God? (1mark)
11. Who among the following is not a nuclear family member? (1 mark) (Father, uncle, sister)
12. Name one king mentioned in the Bible. (1 mark)
13. Write one way of showing respect to elders. (1 mark)

SECTION B: ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
Answer all the questions below. 

1. Which Surah of the Holy Quran describes the episode of elephant? 
2. The year the prophet was born was termed as 
3. Al-waahid means
4. Which angel is in charge of the gates of Jannah?
5. Name two attributes or qualities of the prophets of Allah (S.W.T)
6. Which prophet had a miracle of building an ark?
7. Name nullifies of saum.
8. We use ____________________ when taking wudhu.
9. The sunnah prayer performed before a faradh prayer is called
10. The word taraweh means
11. Name one example of social media platform.
12. Which is the first surah of the Holy Quran?
13. Angels were created from

Marking Scheme

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. Two
2. Friday
3. Chief
4. Road transport
5. cash crop farming trading, lumbering 
6. West
7. School, mosque, markets
8. North East
9.         
   1. cool and wet climatic region
   2. kisii, kiambu, Nakuru, and any other place that experience th same climate
10. Assess
11. Climate, pest and diseases, floods, government policy, soil, relief, industries, mining etc.
12. Nilotes- Luo, nandi, marakwet, pokot, turgen, maasai
    Bantus - Luhya, kisii, akamba, aembu, ambeere, agikuyu, 
    Cushites - somali, dahalo, borana, sanye, mbungu
    Asians -  indians, japanese, chinese,
    europeans - britons, french, italians
13. Cool and wet reliable rainfall
    Good transport and communication
    Plenty of water for the livestock
    Large market
14. Road, railway, air, water, cable transport
15.          
    1. Deputy head teacher
    2. Assist the head teacher
       in charge of discpline
       Secretary during staff meeting
       Makes school time table and routine
       Ensure safety and security
       teaching
16. Ignorance of traffic rules
    Driving beyond the speed limit
    Driving vehicles that are in poor condition
    Overloading
    Poor roads
    Driving under influence of alcohol
17. Use of herbs
    Harpooning/ use of spears
    Use of baskets
    Hand lining
18. The president
    Deputy president
    Attorney general
    Cabinet secretaries
    Civil servants
19. Roses, lilies, hibiscus, carnation, orchards
20.                     
    1. diatomite - kariandusi
    2. Limestone - bamburi, machakos, athi river, sultan hamud, koru
    3. soda ash- lake magadi in kajiado county
21. Travelling from one place to another for leisure
22. Indian ocean
23. Amboseli national park
24. Uganda
25. A- award 5 marks for a well- drawen structure including the shield.

CRE    

1. If you have two shirts give to one who has none,
   if you have food share with the hungry
2. Jordan
3. a challenge
4. supporting them with food and clothing
   building them shelter
5. faith
6. respect
   peace
7. special abilities or gifts from God
8. Cooking,
   washing clothes etc
9. Assess
10. Adam
11. Uncle
12. King david, king solomon
13. Assess

IRE    

1. fil/ fily
2. The year of elephant/ Amul fil
3. the one
4. ridhwan
5. Are honest, truthful, faithful, generous, kind , obedient, intelligent, wise, responsible, repsectful, sinless/ maasumeen
6. prophet nus (as)
7. eating intentionally, 
   drinking intentionally
   vomiting intentionally
   sexual intercourse
   experiencing heidh
   nifas
8. Water/ clean water
9. Qabliyah
10. Pause or rest
11. Google, 
    WhatsApp
    Twitter
    Facebook
    Youtube
    Email
    (Accept any correct answer)
12. Fatiha/ hamdu
    Nur/ light