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

1. Sawe sub-county of Hako area is sparsely populated mainly due to
   1. poor drainage.
   2. poor dense forests.
   3. dry climatic conditions.
   4. lack of good roads.
2. What is the direction of Hako town from Sawe market?
   1. West
   2. South West
   3. East
   4. Norh East
3. What is the approximate length of the tarmac roads in Hako area?
   1. 32 km
   2. 29 km
   3. 22 km
   4. 27 km
4. Three of the following services are offered in Hako area. Which one is not?
   1. Health services.
   2. Education
   3. Security
   4. Religious services.
5. Hako area is likely to be administered by a
   1. sub-county commissioner.
   2. county governor.
   3. county commissioner.
   4. chief.
6. The climate in Hako area is mainly influenced by
   1. relief and altitude.
   2. latitude.
   3. nearness to a large water body. 
   4. human activities.
7. Which one of the following economic activites is not carried out in Hako arca?
   1. Trade
   2. Crop farming
   3. Mining
   4. Fishing

Use the diagram below to answer question 8.

8. The weather instrument shown above.is used to measure
   1. barometer.
   2. air pressure
   3. humidity.
   4. rainfall
9. The Somali, Gabbra, Boran and Oromo are all
   1. Plain Nilotes.
   2. Semites.
   3. Nilo-Saharan speakers.
   4. Eastern Cushites.
10. The time in town X 75°W is 10:30a.m.
    What time is it in town Y 24°E?
    1. 5:06 p.m
    2. B. 1:54 p.m
    3. 3:54 p.m
    4. 7:06 a.m
11. Which one of the following pre-historic sites is found in Kenya?
    1. Ngoloba
    2. Omo valley
    3. Hyrax Hill
    4. Olduvai Gorge
12. Three of the following statements are true about the Nabongo of the Abawanga. Which one is not?
    1. The Nabongo had an army called Olukuyaba.
    2. The Nabongo ruled over a very large chiefdom.
    3. No one was allowed to speak in the presence of the Nabongo.
    4. The position of the Nabongo was hereditary.
13. Three of the following aspects of our culture should be preserved. Which one should not?
    1. Children inheriting property from their parents.
    2. Customary marriage ceremonies.
    3. Caring for orphans.
    4. Female genital mutilation.
14. Below are features of a relief region in Kenya:
    (i) It has several shallow lakes.
    (ii) Some areas are very low especially the West of Lake Turkana.
    (iii) It is bordered by steep sides.
    The relief region described above is likely to be the
    1. Plateaus.
    2. Lake Victoria basin.
    3. Coastal plains.
    4. Rift valley.
15. The most common method of poultry farming employed in most rural areas in Kenya is
    1. Battery - cage system.
    2. Free-range method
    3. Deep litter method.
    4. Use of folds.

Use the diagram below to answer question 16.

16. Which one of the following mountains was formed as a result of the process shown in the diagram above?
    1. Danakil Alps.
    2. Mt. Ruwenzori
    3. Mt. Ras Dashan.
    4. Aberdare Ranges.

Use the diagram below to answer question 17.

17. Which one of the following statements is true about the climatic region represented by the graph above?
    1. Most of the rainfall is received in June and July.
    2. There are two distinct dry seasons in the region.
    3. The region is hot and dry in most of the months of the year.
    4. When temperatures are high, rainfall is also high in the region.
18. Three of the following are responsibilities of children in a family. Which one is not?
    1. Taking care of family property.
    2. Helping parents in carrying out house chores.
    3. Providing food, clothing and shelter for the family.
    4. Going to school to get education.
19. The most common soils in arid and semi- arid areas in Kenya are
    1. volcanic soils.
    2. loamy soils.
    3. sandy soils.
    4. alluvial soils.
20. Athi River, Niger delta and Johannesburg regions are densely populated mainly because of
    1. Urbanization.
    2. Climate.
    3. Historical events.
    4. Mining activities.
21. Urban to rural migration amongst people who are above sixty years and above of age is mainly caused by
    1. overcrowding in towns.
    2. retirement from employment
    3. difficulties in getting settled in urban areas.
    4. availability of jobs in rural areas.
22. Which one of the following is not a benefit of trade to Kenya's economy?
    1. Promotion of peace and understanding.
    2. Exploitation of citizens by businessmen.
    3. Creation of employment opportunities.
    4. Industrial development.
23. The council of elders among the Wanyamwezi was called
    1. Njuri Ncheke
    2. Wanyamphala
    3. Ruga ruga
    4. Miruka
24. Who among the following carly visitors to Eastern Africa signed trade treaties with Britain, France and Germany while in Zanzibar?
    1. Carl Peters
    2. William Mackinnon
    3. Seyyid Said
    4. Vasco da Gama
25. Jack found one of his classmates drinking beer behind the class eight classroom. The best action for Jack to take is to
    1. join his classmate in drinking, the beer.
    2. run to the nearest police station and report his classmate.
    3. pray for his classmate to stop using drugs.
    4. advice his classmate on the dangers of drinking beer.
26. Three of the following methods of farming were practised in traditional farming. Which one was not?
    1. Zero grazing
    2. Bush fallowing
    3. Slash-and-burn agriculture
    4. Mixed farming
27. The main problem faced by beef farmers in Kenya and Tanzania is
    1. shortage of water and pasture.
    2. animal diseases.
    3. attacks by wild animals.
    4. lack of slaughterhouses.
28. The main factor that undermines peace in government institutions in Kenya is
    1. religious differences.
    2. poverty.
    3. corrupt practices..
    4. tribalism.

Use the map of Kenya shown below to answer questions 29 to 32.

29. The town marked T is likely to be
    1. Kisumu
    2. Nairobi
    3. Eldoret
    4. Mombasa
30. The lake marked M is an example of a
    1. fault lake
    2. crater lake
    3. volcanic lake
    4. depression lake
31. The national reserve marked K is known as
    1. Amboseli
    2. Maasai Mara
    3. Sibiloi
    4. Malka Mari
32. The neighbouring country marked Z is called
    1. South Sudan
    2. Somalia
    3. Ethiopia
    4. Sudan
33. The road sign shown below warns drivers that
                                                         
    1. there are bumps ahead.
    2. the road ahead is slippery.
    3. they should expect a roundabout ahead.
    4. they must not enter through that passage.
34. The Kenyan coat of arms is a
    1. factor that promotes national unity.
    2. stamp for approving government documents.
    3. symbol of our independence.
    4. national badge or emblem.
35. Three of the following are conditions that favour the growing of wheat. Which one is not?
    1. Well distributed moderate rainfall.
    2. Well drained fertile soils.
    3. Warm and dry weather especially during the harvesting period.
    4. A very high altitude above 2500 metres above sea level.
36. Kenya's main mineral export is
    1. gold
    2. soda ash
    3. fluospar
    4. limestone
37. The following are forest conservation measures except
    1. encouraging research on forestry.
    2. reafforestation.
    3. setting up of presidential commissions.
    4. encouraging deforestation.
38. Most farmers in Kenya and Tanzania grow maize mainly because
    1. the climate is ideal for maize growing.
    2. the governments of both countries encourage maize growing.
    3. maize is a staple food in most communities.
    4. maize is a source of income for farmers.
39. The best way of resolving a conflict between two pastoral groups fighting over watering points and grazing land is
    1. dialogue.
    2. commission of enquiry.
    3. litigation.
    4. negotiation,
40. The following events took place in Kenya before 1963.
    (i) The Kenya African Democratic Union (KADU) was formed.
    (ii) Jomo Kenyatta was released from detention.
    (iii) The second Lancaster House Conference was held.
    (iv) The Kenya African National Union  (KANU) was formed.
    What is the correct order of how the events took place from the first to the last?
    1. (i), (iv), (iii), (ii)
    2. (iv), (i), (ii), (iii)
    3. (ii), (iv), (iii), (i)
    4. (iii), (ii), (i),(iv)
41. The type of democracy that involves pupils directly choosing their leaders in school is termed as
    1. indirect democracy.
    2. delegative democracy.
    3. participatory democracy.
    4. nominative democracy.
42. Road transport is the most common used means of transport in Eastern Africa mainly because
    1. it is the safest means of transport in the region.
    2. most people can afford to buy vehicles in the region.
    3. it is the cheapest means of transport in the region.
    4. it is the most developed means of transport in the region.
43. The government of Kenya encourages the establishment of jua kali industries mainly because they
    1. are cheap to establish.
    2. reduce unemployment in the country.
    3. depend on local resources and local skilled labour.
    4. encourage development of industries.
44. The main contribution of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta in Kenya was that he
    1. led Kenya to independence.
    2. formulated the Harambee philosophy.
    3. led the maumau in fighting the colonialists.
    4. promoted development in Kenya.
45. Jane witnessed a pedestrian being hit by a speeding vehicle. The first thing for her to do in giving the injured person first aid is to
    1. carry the person carefully from the accident scene.
    2. call for an ambulance.
    3. ensure that there is no further danger.
    4. stop any bleeding and stabilize the head of the person.
46. The following are sources of revenue for county governments in Kenya except
    1. sale of business licences.
    2. entertainment taxes.
    3. property rates.
    4. petroleum levy.
47. The main moral values instilled in children in traditional African societies involved
    1. hardwork and cleanliness.
    2. honesty and love.
    3. obedience and respect.
    4. self-control and humility.
48. Tourism is important for the economy of Kenya mainly because it
    1. leads to development of infrastructure.
    2. creates jobs for Kenyans.
    3. makes Kenya be known by people from other countries.
    4. earns the country foreign exchange.
49. Below are characteristics of population structure
    (i) Young people are more than the working population.
    (ii) Females are slightly more than males
    (iii) Life expectancy is below 70 years
    (iv) Population grows at the rate of 0.2%
    (v) Most people live in urban areas
    Which combination of characteristics represent the population structure of Kenya and India
    1. (i), (ii)
    2. (iv), (v)
    3. (i), (iii)
    4. (iii), (iv)
50. The main type of vegetation in the savannah region of Africa is?
    1. aromatic shrubs and decidous trees
    2. grasses, shrubs and widely spaced trees
    3. cactus and euphorbuia
    4. papyrus reeds and bamboo
51. Three of the following are true about the constituion of Kenya. Which one is not?
    1. It was progumulated by President Uhuru Kenyatta
    2. It is the highest law in the land.
    3. Its third chapter is about citizenship
    4. It is divided into eighteen elements.
52.  Which one of the following was not a reason for the formation of the United Nations? To
    1. Help rebuild countries destroyed during the world wars
    2. Find lasting peace in the world.
    3. End the Second World War
    4. Maintain a close relationship between European colonialists and their former colonies.
53. Mwea Irrigation Scheme gets it's water from
    1. River Perkerra
    2. River Athi and Sabaki
    3. Rivers Thiba and Nyamindi
    4. Rivers Nzoia and Nyando.
54. Which one of the following is an economic right?
    1. Freedom of worship
    2. Right to life
    3. Right to work
    4. Equality before the law
55. Which one of the following is not true about horticultural farming in both Kenya and the Netherlands? In both countries.
    1. Most of the land used for horticulture is reclaimed land.
    2. There is cultivation of vegetables, fruits and flowers.
    3. horticultural produce is either exported or consumed locally.
    4. greenhouses are used in farming.
56. The main function of the Legislature in Kenya is to
    1. interpret the laws in the constituion
    2. Implement government policies
    3. formulate government policies
    4. make and amend laws
57. The following members are part of the Senate in Kenya except?
    1. sixteeen women members nominated by political parties.
    2. twelve nominated members by political parties
    3. the speaker
    4. two elected youth representatives
58. In Kenya, one can either become a citizen by 
    1. birth or registration
    2. naturalization or marriage
    3. eduaction or dilpomacy
    4. duality or nomination
59. The head of the Cabinet in Kenya is the
    1. President
    2. Chief Justice
    3. Attorney General
    4. Head of Public Service
60. The follwoing are factors that lead to rapid population growth except?
    1. reduced wars among the communities
    2. rising cost of living
    3. favourable climate
    4. early marriages

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

SECTION A: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Which one of the following order of creation is correctly matched?
    1. Day 5 - Sea creatures and birds of the air.
    2. Day 3 - Sun, moon and stars.
    3. Day 2 - Dry land, sea and all kinds of vegetation.
    4. Day 4 - Wild and domestic animals.
62. According to Genesis story of creation, which one of the following was not a result of disobedience of Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden?
    1. Death entered into the world.
    2. Human beings started suffering.
    3. Human beings spread all over the world.
    4. There was enemity between man and the serpent.
63. Which one of the following is the main reason why Joseph was sold by his brothers? Because
    1. Joseph was a dreamer.
    2. they were jealous of him.
    3. there was famine in Israel.
    4. they needed money to buy food.
64. Which one of the following statements describes why Abraham is called the father of faith?
    1. He was kind to his nephew Lot.
    2. He was blessed by God.
    3. His name was changed from Abram to Abraham.
    4. He agreed to sacrifice his only son Isaac.
65. Who among the following people were the sons of Moses?
    1. Gershom and Eliezer
    2. Eliezer and Abinadab
    3. Gershom and Manassch
    4. Manassch and Eliezer
66. Which one of the following ten commandments given to Moses by God shows that marriage should be honoured?
    1. Do not accuse anyone falsely.
    2. Observe the Sabbath day and keep it holy.
    3. Do not commit murder.
    4. Do not commit adultery.
67. During the night of Exodus,the Israelites were to observe the following in preparation for the Exodus. Which one was not? They were
    1. to smear blood on their doorposts.
    2. supposed to eat boiled meat.
    3. supposed to eat unleavened bread.
    4. supposed to eat bitter herbs.
68. Who among the following judges of Israel was led by the Holy Spirit to fight the Midianites. with only three hundred men?
    1. Samson
    2. Gideon
    3. Othniel
    4. Jephthah
69.  (i) He was the most successful King of Israel.
    (ii) He brought the ark of covenant to Jerusalem.
    (iii) He united all the tribes of Israel.
    (iv) He made Jerusalem the centre of worship.
    Who among the following kings of Israel is described above? King
    1. David
    2. Saul
    3. Solomon
    4. Rehoboam.
70. The following were miracles performed by Prophet Elisha. Which one was not? He
    1. unpoisoned the poisonous stew.
    2. made an axe head to float on water.
    3. raised the son of the widow of Zarephath.
    4. cursed the forty two boys who jeered him.
71. Who among the following Prophets prophesied the killing of the baby boys in Bethlehem by King Herod during the birth of Jesus? Prophet
    1. Jeremiah
    2. Isaiah
    3. Micah
    4. Joel
72. According to Luke 1:26-38, which one of the following is the main reason why Angel Gabriel announced that the child would be called the son of the most High God? Because He would be
    1. born by a virgin.
    2. born from the lineage of David.
    3. conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit.
    4. visited by the three wisemen.
73. According to the Jewish traditions, how old was Jesus when He was circumcised?
    1. 8 years old
    2. 8 days old
    3. 8 months old
    4. 12 years old
74. Which one of the following was John the baptist's message to the tax collectors? Not to
    1. accuse anyone falsely.
    2. pretend to be holy than other people.
    3. take anything from anyone forcefully.
    4. collect more than what is legal.
75. Which one of the following was Jesus response during his temptation when the devil told him. to throw Himself down from the highest point at the temple and Angels would hold him?
    1. Do not put the Lord your God into test.
    2. Man cannot live on bread alone.
    3. Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.
    4. Remember the Sabbath day and keep it Holy.
76. While He was on earth one of Jesus Ministry was to perform miracles. Who among the following people was his mother-in-law healed by Jesus?
    1. John
    2. James
    3. Peter
    4. Andrew
77. Which one of the following parables of Jesus teaches Christians on praying without ceasing?
    1. Pharisee and the tax collector.
    2. The widow and the unjust judge.
    3. The unmerciful servant.
    4. The good samaritan.
78. When Jesus approached the towns of Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, He sent two of his disciples to a village ahead of them to bring him a colt.
    Mark 11: 1-11. Who among the following disciples did He
    1. John and James
    2. Peter and James
    3. Peter and John
    4. Andrew and John
79. When Jesus was brought before Pilate during his arrest, He was accused of the following except
    1. claiming to be the Messiah.
    2. misleading the people.
    3. telling people not to pay taxes.
    4. claiming to be the King of Jews.
80. Jesus told his disciples to wait for the Holy Spirit in the town of
    1. Bethany
    2. Nazareth
    3. Bethlehem
    4. Jerusalem
81. Which one among the following gifts of the Holy Spirit helps one to believe in the things which you can't see?
    1. Prophecy
    2. Faithfulness
    3. Faith
    4. Speaking in tongues
82. Which onerof the following is the correct order of the four forms of African existence in African traditional religion?
    1. Unborn > Living dead > Living >Ancestors.
    2. Living > Living dead > Unborn > Ancestors.
    3. Unborn > Living Living dead > Ancestors
    4. Living Unborn > Living dead >Ancestors
83. During initiation the initiates were isolated from the rest of the community where they were mainly taught to be
    1. Obedient
    2. Courageous
    3. Responsible
    4. Tolerant
84. According to African traditional communities, which one of the following statements about marriage is not correct?
    1. Marriage among the same clan members was forbidden.
    2. Marriage without a child was considered incomplete.
    3. Monogamy type of marriage was strictly observed.
    4. The main reason of marriage was procreation.
85. The following are examples of specialists in African traditional communities. Which one was not?
    1. rainmakers
    2. prophets
    3. medicinemen
    4. witches
86. Ken a class 8 pupil was sent to buy milk by his mother. The shopkeeper gave him more money than he was required to get back as balance. Ken took the money and kept it to himself. Which one of the following Christian values does Ken lack?
    1. Obedience
    2. Tolerance
    3. Honesty
    4. Patience
87. Churches continue to support education today by doing three of the following activities except
    1. donating money.
    2. providing spiritual guidance.
    3. managing some schools.
    4. setting national examinations.
88. The following pupils were asked to mention way through which a Christian can best spend their leisure time. Who among them gave a correct answer?
    1. Martha: Visiting a childrens orphanage.
    2. Ruth: Attending bible studies.
    3. Mary: Reading the Bible.
    4. Stella: Reciting memory verses...... -
89. Three of the following statements explain why certain children get involved in child labour. Which one does not?
    1. Neglect from home.
    2. Death of the parents.
    3. Excess wealth at home.
    4. Poverty in their homes.
90. Which one of the following was the main work of the early missionaries in Kenya?
    1. Stopping slave trade.
    2. Writing books
    3. Stopping civil wars.
    4. Building schools.

SECTION B

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Which one of the following is a pair of chapters in which Allah (S. WT) reminds the prophet (S.A. W) some of the favours He did for him?
    1. Surahs Dhuha and Inshirah.
    2. Surahs Qureish and Maun.
    3. Surahs Lahab and Fiil.
    4. Surahs Kafirun and Kauthar.
62. The most recommended time to recite Al-Muawidhatein chapters as a supplication is before
    1. sleep
    2. a journey
    3. a comforance.
    4. visiting the sick.
63. The disbelievers of Makka realised that they could not stop the Prophet (S.A. W) from his Islamic evangelism mission. They thought it wise to approach him and agree with him that they pray to Allah and their idols alternatively. Allah (S.W.T) intervened immediately and stopped such an agreement by revealing Surah 
    1. Al-Qureish
    2. Al-Ikhlas
    3. Al-Kafirun
    4. Al-Masad
64. This is how the Day of Qiyamah will look like as mentioned in the Surahs Al-Zilzalah and Al-Qariah, Which sign is not mentioned in any of the above mentioned chapters?
    1. People will be spread like moth.
    2. The mountains will be curded like wool.
    3. The earth will reveal peoples secrets.
    4. People will appear with folded faces.
65. Which Surah is correctly matched with its chapter position in the Holy Qur'an?
    1. Chapter 111 - Surah Ikhlas
    2. Chapter 114 - Surah Nas
    3. Chapter 112 - Surah Falaq
    4. Chapter 113 - Surah Fatiha
66. The kind of Hadith'in which the sayings of the Prophet (S.A. W) is direct inspiration from Allah (S.W.T) is referred to as
    1. Hadith Qudsi
    2. Hadith Nabawi
    3. Hadith Qaul
    4. Hadith Taqrir
67. Which one of the following is not a manner of greetings as guided by the Prophet (p.b.u.h)? The
    1. younger to greet the elder.
    2. few to greet the many.
    3. passers-by to greet the seated.
    4. pedestrians to greet the drivers.
68. What does the Prophet (S.A. W) advice muslims to mind before they take any action?
    1. Be courageous.
    2. Have a second plan.
    3. Be ready to ask for forgiveness.
    4. Be sure of the outcome.
69. What does Allah (S.W.T) look at in a person who performs any deed according to the teachings of the Prophet (S. A. W)? Allah looks
    1. at the result.
    2. at his body.
    3. at his heart.
    4. your faith..
70. Which form of faith in Allah is wrongly matched with its meaning?
    1. Ghushuu → The command of Allah
    2. Tawakkul → Reliance on Allah.
    3. Taqwa →The fear of Allah. 
    4. Tawba →The forgiveness from Allah.
71. Allah (S.W.T) gave the following duties to Angels to perform except one. Which is in the trust of Allah Himself?
    1. Distribution of rainfall.
    2. Distribution of Rizq.
    3. Recording of good and bad deeds.
    4. Removal of souls.
72. Suhuf was the Holy scripture revealed to Prophet
    1. Musa (A.S)
    2. Daud (A.S)
    3. Ibrahim (A.S)
    4. Nuh (A.S)
73. The attribute of Allah, that Allah (S.W.T) is the
    1. Protector
    2. Powerful
    3. Trusted
    4. Source of peace
74. How many Prophets are mentioned in the Holy Qur'an?
    1. 35
    2. 45
    3. 25
    4. 15
75. Which one of the following is a unit of measure used to determine amount of wealth in the Islamic Sharia?
    1. Nisab
    2. Shibr
    3. Qulatein
    4. Qiratun
76. Astronauts through their instruments foretold the possibility of an eclipse. They warned people at looking directly to the sun without googles, among other safety measures. Which prayer should muslims prepare to perform?
    1. Tahajjud
    2. Dhuha
    3. Kusuf
    4. Qabliyya
77. The similarity between Hajj and Umra is that in both the pilgrims one must
    1. stay at Mina.
    2. perform Sa'ay.
    3. stand at Arafa.
    4. drink from Zamzam.
78. A small girl from Madrassa wrote down the five pillars of Islam in order and wrote as follows
    

    Shahada Salat Saum Zakat Hajj

    Which pillars did she interchange in the order?
    1. Saum, Zakat
    2. Salat, Saum
    3. Zakkt, Hajj
    4. Shahada, Salat
79. Which one of the following statements is true about the Kalimatu Shahada? It must be uttered
    1. before reciting the Qur'an.
    2. before one becomes a muslim.
    3. at the begging of Swalah.
    4. everyday to renew ones faith.
80. Which one among the following are dates of Ayyamul Tashriq in the Islamic Calendar?
    1. 1^st, 2^nd 3rd Muharram.
    2. 13^th, 14^th, 15^th every month.
    3. 25^th, 27^th and 29^th Ramadhan.
    4. 11^th, 12^th and 13^th Dhul Hijjah.
81. The best way a muslim can appreciate the bounties of Allah (S.W.T) is by
    1. visiting the sick.
    2. attending islamic festivals.
    3. making many steps to the mosque.
    4. participating in games.
82. The early muslim visitors who came along the coast mainly came for
    1. missionary work.
    2. construction of Kenya -Uganda railway.
    3. trade.
    4. intermarriage.
83. In which of the following places did the prophet (S.A.W) conduct his farewell and holy congregation?
    1. In the field at Aqaba.
    2. On the Mount Uhud.
    3. On the Shaam market.
    4. In the field of Arafa.
84. Who among the following Prophets of Allah (S.W.T') build a mosque by the help of the Jinns? Prophet
    1. Muhammad
    2. Issa
    3. Ibrahim
    4. Suleiman
85. The Prophet Muhammad (S.A. W) was too honest to people until eveybody including the enemies of Islam called him by the name
    1. Al-Mustafa
    2. Al-Amin
    3. Aba-Qassim
    4. Imamul Mursaleen
86. The malpractice in business where some traders add water in milk before selling is known as
    1. Ghush 
    2. Riba
    3. Shirk
    4. Adulteration
87. Which one of the following is the first battle that muslims fought against the disbelievers?
    1. Siifiin
    2. Uhud
    3. Khandaq
    4. Badr
88. When should a Tahniq tradition performed to a child?
    1. During the Aqiqah celebration.
    2. On the circumcision day.
    3. Immediately a child is born.
    4. On Eid day.
89. In which of the following engagements did the Prophet declare the house of Abu Sufyan a safety place to take refuge? During
    1. the battle of apostacy.
    2. the pledge of Aqaba.
    3. fat-hul Makkah.
    4. the Hijra to Madina.
90. Which of the following things had just happened to Prophet Muhammad (S.A. W) before going on the Isra wal Miiraj trip to Jerusalem and heavens? The Prophet had just
    1. been appointed a Prophet.
    2. lost his wife and uncle.
    3. build his Masjid Nabawi.
    4. migrated to Madina.

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

CRE

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

IRE

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

QUESTIONS

Study the map of Nipe Area and answer questions 1-7.

1. The settlement pattern in Nipe area is described as
   1. linear settlement
   2. river settlement
   3. clustered settlement
   4. nuclear settlement
2. What factor has contributed to the growth of the town?
   1. Hospital
   2. Road junction
   3. Market
   4. Police station
3. The airstrip in Nipe area is used for transporting
   1. fishermen
   2. wild animals
   3. tourists
   4. chief
4. What is the direction of the quarry from the game park?
   1. South West
   2. North East
   3. North West
   4. South East
5. The growing often in the Nipe area is influenced by
   1. drainage
   2. climate
   3. forest
   4. vegetation
6. The climate experienced in the North Western part of Nipe areas is
   1. cool and wet
   2. cool and dry
   3. hot and wet
   4. hot and dry
7. Which of the following social services is not provided in Nipe area?
   1. Education
   2. Security
   3. Religion
   4. Health
8. Raised part of land which have an almost level top surface is referred to as
   1. plateau
   2. highland
   3. range
   4. plain
9. The factor that mainly influences the vegetation found in an area is
   1. soil
   2. drainage
   3. relief
   4. climate
10. The following are plateaus found in Africa, which one is correctly matched with the country it is found?
    1. Bie-Angola
    2. Nyika Chad
    3. Fouta Djalon Nigeria
    4. Jos-Guinea
11. The following are factors that influence the climate of a place except:
    1. latitude
    2. ocean currents
    3. attitude
    4. longitude
12. In school administration, who takes the idea of writing minutes during the board of management meeting?
    1. Senior teacher
    2. Chair person
    3. Headteacher
    4. Deputy headteacher
13. Which multi-purpose river project is correctly matched with the country where found?
    1. Seven folks-Chad
    2. Aswan High Dam-Ghana
    3. Kariba Dam-Zambia
    4. Volta River Project - Egypt
14. The main tourism attraction in Eastern Africa is
    1. warm climate
    2. sandy beaches
    3. historical sites
    4. wildlife
15. Which of the following factors affect the climate of Northern Kenya?
    1. Relief
    2. Latitudes
    3. Altitudes
    4. Ocean currents
16. In which order do the four seasons experienced in places far away from the tropical regions occur?
    1. Summer-Spring-Autumn-Winter 
    2. Summer-Winter Autumn-Springs
    3. Summer-Autumn-Winter-Spring 
    4. Summer-Spring-Winter-Autumn
17. Which one of the following mountains was formed through faulting?
    
    1. Atlas
    2. Tibesti
    3. Ruwenzori
    4. Elgon

Use the diagram to answer questions 18 and 19.

18. The part marked C represents
    1. bamboo
    2. savanna
    3. rainforest
    4. health and moorland
19. The above diagram is mainly influenced by
    1. altitude
    2. latitudes
    3. relief
    4. winds
20. The diagram below represents an instrument used to measure an element of weather known as
    
    
    1. rainfall 
    2. temperature
    3. wind direction
    4. air pressure
21. The main reason why Europeans scrambled for colonies in Africa was
    1. to obtain raw materials 
    2. to settle disputes
    3. to stop slave trade
    4. to spread Christianity
22. The largest swamp in Africa is
    1. Okavango
    2. L. Kyoga
    3. Sudd
    4. Lorian
23. The most affective way to promote peace in Kenya is by
    1. inequality
    2. practising partisan politics
    3. exercising ethnicity
    4. promoting dialogue
24. Tanganyika gained independence mainly by
    1. peaceful negotiations:
    2. assistance from OAU
    3. holding demonstrations
    4. use of armed struggle
25. The main cocoa growing areas is known as cocoa triangle. Which one among the four is not a cocoa triangles?
    1. Accra
    2. Kumasi
    3. Takoran
    4. Marita
26. There are three forms of marriage. Which one is not?
    1. Come we stay
    2. Civil
    3. Religious
    4. Customary
27. The following are Kwa speakers except,
    1. Dangoma
    2. Malinke
    3. Akan
    4. Attie
28. The capital city of Madagascar is
    1. Brazzaville
    2. Gitega
    3. Antananarivo
    4. Cape Town
29. Aswan High dam is found in
    1. Ghana
    2. Kenya
    3. accra
    4. Egypt
30. The lakes below are formed through down warping except;
    1. L. Utange
    2. L. Kyoga
    3. L. Kanyaboli
    4. L. Gambi
31. The most easterly point of Africa mainland is
    1. Ras Bien Sakka
    2. Cape Guardafui
    3. Cape Verde
    4. Cape town

Use the map of Africa to answer questions 32-34

32. The country marked Q was colonized by
    1. Italians
    2. Germans
    3. British
    4. French
33. The main economic activity carried out in the region marked V is
    1. farming
    2. mining
    3. fishing
    4. tourism
34. The physical feature marked F was formed as a result of
    1. volcanicity
    2. folding
    3. faulting
    4. crosion
35. The following are functions of a town
    1. It is an administrative centre
    2. It is a transport centre
    3. It is a commercial centre
    4. It is the headquarter of East Africa community
       The town described is likely to be
       1. Nairobi
       2. Djibouti
       3. Addis Ababa
       4. Arusha
36. The following are weather measuring instruments. Which one is correctly matched with the element it measure?
    1. Anemometer-Speed of wind 
    2. Thermometer-Air pressure 
    3. Windvane-Strength of wind 
    4. Barometer-Temperature
37. Which of the following factors undermine peace in a society?
    1. Corruption
    2. Dialogue
    3. Respect
    4. Tolerance
38. The following are groups of mountains. Which group consists of block mountains? Mounts
    1. Elgon, Atlas, Pare
    2. Pare, Danakil Alps, Ruwenzori
    3. Atlas, Drakensburg, Cape Ranges
    4. Kenya, Elgon, Longonot
39. Who of the following traditional leaders is correctly matched with the community it ruled?
    1. Nabongo-Baganda
    2. Orkoiyot-Amaasai
    3. Ntemi-Nyamwezi
    4. Kabaka-Abawanga
40. Which of the minerals listed below is correctly matched with the method of mining?
    1. Limestone-Evaporation
    2. Salt-Cpen cast
    3. Diatom ite-Scooping
    4. Soda ash-Dredging
41. Africa continent lies between latitudes .......................... and .......................................
    1. 35°S, 18°N
    2. 54°W, 37°S
    3. 18°W, 54°E
    4. 37°N, 35°S
42. The best method of solving disputes in the society is
    1. revenging
    2. dialogue
    3. using force
    4. litigation
43. When the sun is overhead the equator the effect experienced is
    1. the lengths of the day and night are equal
    2. winter and summer are experienced
    3. the length of the day is shorter
    4. the length of the day is longer

Use the diagram below to answer questions 44 and 45.

44.  The raised parts marked X are referred to as
    1. anticlines
    2. escarpments
    3. faults
    4. synclines
45. The diagram shows the formation of a physical feature called
    1. Inselberg
    2. fold mountain
    3. horst mountain
    4. block mountain
46. The following are characteristics of a climatic region in Africa;
    1. Experiences hot and dry summers
    2. Rain is experienced due on onshore winds
    3. Most of the rainfall is caused by the Westerly winds
    4. Temperature is between 130C to 240C The climate region is likely to be
       1. Equitorial
       2. warm temperature
       3. Mediterranean
       4. savannah
47. The following are regional trade blocs. Which one is correctly matched with the headquarter?
    1. AU-Arusha
    2. SADC-Gaborone
    3. COMESA - Abuja
    4. ECOWAS-Lusaka
48. The following are major pastoral communities in Africa except;
    1. Maasai
    2. Tswana
    3. Turkana
    4. Fulani
49. The following are the contributions of a traditional leader:
    1. He was a commander in chief
    2. He controlled trade
    3. He settled disputes
    4. He was a religious leader
       The traditional leader described above is
       1. Nemi
       2. Nabongo
       3. Orkolyot
       4. Omwanika
50. The following are Nilotic speakers in Africa except:
    1. Maasai
    2. Nuer
    3. Turkana
    4. Sandawe
51. The following are communities in Western Africa:
    1. Hausa
    2. Andarawa
    3. Tuaregs
       The all belong to which language group?
       1. Kwa speakers
       2. Voltaic speakers
       3. Mande speakers
       4. Afro-Asiatic speakers
52. The following are conditions that favour the growth of a certain crop;
    1. Rainfall between 1500mm-2000mm, per year
    2. High temperature between 270c and 300c
    3. Deep fertile soils
    4. High humidity throughout the year
       The crop is likely to be
       1. cloves
       2. cotton
       3. pyrethrum
       4. sisal
53. In a civic electoral process, the citizens elect a person to represent an area called
    1. county
    2. ward
    3. constituency
    4. zone
54. The following are factors that promote peace in a society except;
    1. games and sports
    2. transparency
    3. unemployment
    4. equality
55. The following is a list of human rights;
    1. Right to free elections
    2. Right to health care
    3. Right to work
    4. Right to marry
       Which combination consists of social rights?
       1. i, iv
       2. i, iii
       3. ii, iv
       4. iii, iv
56. Who among the following officials is a member of the county executive committee?
    1. Nominated county representative
    2. MCA
    3. Speaker
    4. Deputy governor
57. Which one of the following is not a form of electronic media in communication?
    1. Magazine
    2. Radio
    3. Television
    4. Internet
58. The following are prehistoric sites. Which one is found in Sudan?
    1. Meroe
    2. Sango Bay
    3. Olduvai Gorge
    4. Koobi Fora
59. The govemment officer in charge of a sub-county is called
    1. deputy governor
    2. deputy county commissioner 
    3. county commissioner
    4. assistant county commissioner
60. The head of the judiciary arm of Kenyan government is the
    1. speaker
    2. chief justice
    3. president
    4. deputy president

SECTION II: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Which one of the following was a sin committed by Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden?
    1. Disobeying of God's command
    2. Obeying the snake
    3. Admiring the fruit
    4. Covering themselves
62. Who among the following people in the Old Testamen was known to as the father of faith?
    1. Job
    2. Joseph
    3. Abraham
    4. Moses
63. The sign of the covenant made between Noah an God was 
    1. blood
    2. water
    3. a rainbow
    4. a cloud
64. What was Moses doing when God talked to him from a burning bush?
    1. Looking after Jethro's sheep
    2. Receiving the commandments
    3. Watching an Egyptian and Hebrew fighting.
    4. Praying on Mt. Sinai
65. Jacob worked for fourteen years at his uncles home so as to have ............................... for a wife.
    1. Hanna
    2. Peninah
    3. Leah
    4. Racheal.
66. Who among the Old Testament judges is known for his strength?
    1. Samson
    2. Samuel
    3. Gideon
    4. Goliath
67. What is the main reason why king Solomon regarded as a great king of Israel?
    1. Was a very wise king
    2. He bought the ark is covenant to Jerusalem 
    3. Made Jerusalem a capital city
    4. Married many foreign wives
68. Who was anointed by Samuel as the first king Israel?
    1. Rehoboam
    2. David
    3. Saul
    4. Solomon
69. Who among the following prophets called Jesus the prince of peace?
    1. Amos
    2. Isaiah
    3. Jeremiah
    4. Hosea
70. Who among the following was informed by the angel about the birth of Jesus Christ before he was born?
    1. The shepherds
    2. Joseph
    3. Mary
    4. The Maggi
71. At what age did Jesus get a chance to attend the Passover feast in Jerusalem?
    1. 33years
    2. 12years
    3. 8years
    4. 8days
72. Jesus wept when he
    1. walked on water
    2. stood outside Lazarus tomb because of grief 
    3. healed a blind man
    4. changed water into wine
73. The lame, blind, sick and lepers who went to Jesus for healing needed to have
    1. patience
    2. honesty
    3. money
    4. faith
74. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are books in the Bible which talk about
    1. the kings of Israel
    2. miracles performed by a different people
    3. the life history of Jesus
    4. the journey to the promised land
75. Which of the following parables of Jesus teaches about persistence in prayers?
    1. The good Samaritan
    2. The rich fool
    3. The prodigal son
    4. Friend at midnight
76. Jesus was buried by
    1. Simon and Andrew
    2. Peter and John
    3. Nicodemus and Joseph Arimathea
    4. Peter and James
77. Jesus taught that those who are humble will
    1. be satisfied fully
    2. receive what God has promised
    3. be called children of God
    4. see God
78. Which one of the following books of the New Testament is a letter?
    1. Matthew
    2. Timothy
    3. Luke
    4. John
79. Which of the following is a gift of the Holy spirit?
    1. Patience
    2. Humility
    3. Gentleness
    4. Healing
80. Which one of the following is a fruit of the Holy spirit?
    1. Wisdom
    2. Preaching
    3. Healing
    4. Joy
81. Which one of the following activities of leisure is common to both traditional African society and Christianity?
    1. Visiting the needy
    2. Watching films
    3. Attending beer parties
    4. Reading stories
82. The main virtue expected from the youth after initiation in traditional African communities is
    1. responsibility
    2. obedience
    3. honesty
    4. humility
83. To show that life is valuable a traditional African communities, expectant mothers
    1. eat all types of food
    2. solve conflicts
    3. are allowed to have enough rest
    4. carry heavy loads
84. According to Jesus teaching, which one of the following commandments is the greatest? The
    1. do not kill
    2. respect your parents so that your days may be longer
    3. love your God and love your neighbour 
    4. do not commit murder
85. The Christian event celebrated to mark Christ's victory over death is
    1. Easter
    2. Pentecost
    3. Christmas
    4. Ascension.
86. Who among the following disciples taught that faith should be accompanied by actions?
    1. James
    2. John
    3. Andrew
    4. Peter
87. If you find your friend stealing something from the teacher's bag, what should you do as a Christian?
    1. Inform everyone that is a thief
    2. Tell him why stealing is bad
    3. Ask him to pay you for your silence
    4. Call the teacher immediately
88. Gilbert spent his money on the following projects. Which one of them is the best Christian example on the use of wealth?
    1. Clearing community grazing land to build a shopping centre
    2. Buying a bus for an income
    3. Buying alcohol for the friends
    4. Digging a borehole for the community
89. Which of the following activities best shows how Christians should spend their leisure time?
    1. Playing games
    2. Visiting the sick
    3. Singing songs
    4. Reading stories
90. The first missionaries to Kenya were
    1. John Rebman and Ludwig Krapf
    2. Bishop Nzeki and Cardinal Njenga
    3. David Livingstone and Thompstone
    4. John Speke and Baker

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