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Creative Arts & Social Studies Questions and Answers - Grade 4 Opener Exams Term 3 2023 Set 1
- ART AND CRAFT ACTIVITIES
- Which type of line is shown in the box below?
- curved line
- spiral lin
- zigzag line
- wavy line
- Which colour is missing in the chart below
- YELLOW
- ORANGE
- VIOLET
- RED
- Which one is NOT needed to draw a still life composition?
- Sharpener
- Drawing paper
- Glue
- Pencil
- Baby cots, hat and mats are made by a technique known as:-
- tanning
- carving
- weaving
- modelling
- _______________________ is the quality of colour that creates a difference.
- variation
- smudging
- value
- saturation
- Which one of the following is NOT a type of leather?
- suede leather
- ordinary leather
- embossed leather
- canvas leather
- Grade four learners made a craft below:
They used the following materials except:-- Glue
- Crayon
- Paper
- Textas
- Which one is NOT a type of puppet?
- Doll puppet
- Marionette
- Glove puppet
- Rod puppet
- The following are elements of photography. Which one is NOT?
- form
- pattern
- vision
- texture
- Which one of the following is NOT found in a 2-dimensional piece of art?
- drawings
- paintings
- prints
- pastings
- Which type of line is shown in the box below?
- MUSIC ACTIVITIES
- We sing the ________________________ when raising the flag.
- national anthem
- lullaby song
- folk song
- sacred song
- Identify the musical note below.
- Crotchet
- Minim
- Quaver
- Semi breve
- Dancers wear _______________________ during a folk dance performance.
- attires
- adornments
- costumes
- ornaments
- Identify the musical instrument below;
- Orutu
- Entono
- Obokano
- Abu
- Which one is a french rhythm for a minim beat?
- Taa-aa
- Ta-te
- Tafa- tefe
- Taa-aa-aa
- Which bottle will produce the lowest pitch when air blow across its mouth?
- A song can also be called a:-
- poem
- dance
- recital
- vocal chord
- A descant recorder is played by:-
- hitting
- shaking
- bowing
- blowing
- A rhythm is a combination of:-
- beats
- sounds
- songs
- claps
- Complete the following;
d, ______, m.- d
- f
- s
- r
- We sing the ________________________ when raising the flag.
SOCIAL STUDIES
- What is the direction of the Bible College from the Cattle Dip?
- North West
- South East
- North East
- South West
- People of Seje County are mainly:-
- Hindus
- Muslims
- Christians
- Traditionalists
- Which economic activity is NOT practised in Seje County?
- Farming
- Trading
- Cattle keeping
- Mining
- The settlement pattern in Seje County is called:-
- Linear
- Clustered
- Sparse
- Dense
- Seje County is administered by:-
- Commissioner
- Governor
- M.C.A
- President
- Which one is NOT a tradional artefact?
- Guard
- Spear
- Shield
- Bicycle
- __________________________ is the smallest county in Kenya.
- Mombasa
- Kiambu
- Nairobi city
- Nyamira
- The following are community leaders except:-
- Clan elder
- An Imam
- A bus driver
- A pastor
- The physical feature below is likely to be:-
- plain
- valley
- plateau
- mountain
- A good citizen should be:-
- Cruel
- handsome
- hardworking
- rich
- Which colour of National flag represents food crops?
- Red
- Green
- Black
- White
- Farmers grow crops for sale. These crops are also called ________________________ crops
- food
- subsistence
- cash
- market
- Which one is NOT a product of a dairy industry?
- peanut butter
- ghee
- butter
- milk
- The trade that involves the exchage of goods is called _____________________________
- Local trade
- Barter trade
- Currency trade
- Bata trade
- The writings "HARDWORK PAYS" is written at the gate if Njiru Primary School.. It is called school
- Routine
- Motto
- Logo
- Administration
- This is a traditional Maasai house.
It is built by:-- women
- men
- morans
- clan elders
- A person who loves his or her country is called:-
- a patriot
- a citizen
- a leader
- a voter
- ________________________ helps the governor to head our county.
- president
- senator
- M.C.A
- Deputy Governor
- Mention one effect of child abuse;
- passing in exam.
- making new friends.
- being healthy and happy.
- running away from home.
- The money people pay to the government is called________________________________.
- fees
- license
- loans
- taxes
CHRISTIAN ACTIVITIES
- Which attribute of God means that God has never sinned?
- Holy
- Sole creator
- Love
- Protector
- Old Testament has a total of ____________________ books.
- twenty seven
- thirty nine
- twenty nine
- sixty six
- _____________________________ is the last book in New Testament.
- Mathew
- Malachi
- Revelation
- Acts
- Samson was going to __________________________________ when he met and killed a lion.
- Jerusalem
- Timnah
- Bethany
- Zarephath
- How old was Abraham whem God called him to go to the land of Canaan?
- 100 years
- 90 years
- 99 years
- 75 years
- Zachariah and Elizabeth were the parents of:-
- Jacob
- John the Baptist
- Samwel
- Samson
- Jesus raised the son of a widow in _____________________________
- Nain
- Shilloh
- Zeraphath
- Bethany
- The parable of the mastered seed teaches christians about:-
- forgiveness
- kingdom of God
- repentance
- God's revege
- Who among the following people we cannot trust?
- Teachers
- Police officers
- Strangers
- Religious leaders
- The disciples were first called christians in:-
- Berhany
- Capernaum
- Bethlehem
- Antioch
ISLAMIC ACTIVITIES
- The surah that talks about the uncle of the prophet S.AW is:-
- Surah Al-Fatiha
- Surah Al-Kafirun
- Surah Al-Nasr
- Surah Al-Masad
- Al malik means:-
- The creator
- The judge
- The King
- The merciful
- Al-Rahman is an attribute of Allah S.W.T found in surah:-
- Surah An- naas
- Surah Al-Fatiha
- Surah Al- falaq
- Surah Al-kafirun
- The prophet S.A. W said "eat you together and mention the name of the Allah over it you will be blessed in it." This hadith teaches us to:-
- eat with our right hand.
- bless the food we eat.
- say Bismillah before we eat.
- avoid eating with other people.
- All the following are etiquette of eating except:-
- eating with the left hand.
- washing hands after eating.
- eating with the right hand.
- reciting dua after eating.
- Sharifa was given a bread by her mother. She started eating the bread without washing her hands. Which hadith of the prophet S.A. W would you remind Shariffa?
- hadith on washing hands.
- hadith on saying Bismillah.
- hadith on saying Alhamdulillah.
- hadith on etiquete of eating.
- A stick used in brushing the teeth is:-
- A brush
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Miswaak
- Which of the following pillars of Islam does not require physical fitness?
- swalah
- saum
- zakat
- hajj
- Asmaul Husna means
- Names of prophets.
- Names of Angels.
- The 99 beautiful names of Allah.
- A river in paradise.
- When do we recite the attributes of Allah S.W.T?
- when making dua.
- when we are sick.
- when sleeping.
- when reading a storybook.
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Creative Arts & Social Studies Questions and Answers - Grade 4 End Term 2 Exams 2023 Set 1
ART AND CRAFT
- Grade 4 learners joined pieces of leather as shown below.
What is the name of the strip of leather labelled X?- Coil
- Thong
- Fibre
- Reeds
- Which of these items can be used to scratch waxy surface when creating pictures using crayon etching technique?
- Nail
- Eraser
- Paper
- Ruler
- Grade four learners of Kikuyu Township school modelled a pot using pinch technique. Which of the following is not a technique that the learners could have used to decorate the modelled pot?
- Stamping
- Scratching
- Kneading
- Incising
- The following materials are required when creating tonal variation on a cylindrical form. Which one is not?
- Pencil
- Sharpener
- Rubber
- Wax
- Learners modelled pots of varying sizes and shapes in class. How did they make the walls of the pinch pots to have even thickness?
- Using a stick to smoothen the pinch pot.
- Leaving the pot to dry slowly under a shade.
- Pressing against the walls using the thumb and fingers to widen the hole and shape the pot.
- Making a hole into the lump of clay using the thumb onlY
- Which of the following is a lower case letter?
- k
- t
- m
- g
- The following practices are usually carried by different communities when making baskets. Which one is not?
- Twining
- Plaiting
- Incising
- Sewing
- The following are natural materials that are used in basketry when weaving a circular mat. Which one is not?
- Nylon
- Banana fibre
- Reeds
- Wattle sticks
- Grade 4 learners created different pictorial composition using montage technique. Which locally available natural adhesive did they use to stick cut-out pictures and photographs?
- Glue sticks
- Office glue
- Cellotape
- Blue gum
- The following items are usually made from leather after the tanning process. Which one is not?
- Belts
- Bags
- Shoes
- Cups
- Grade 4 learners of Rungiri primary school were told to name different types of props that can be used in a folk dance. Among the answers given below, which one is not one of them?
- Flywhisk
- Sticks
- Shields
- Floor
- The following are safety measures that should be observed when dancing except one. Which one is it?
- Do not dance on a wet floor.
- Do not dance while wearing loose clothes and sharp costumes.
- Dance while stepping on others.
- Do not crowd together while dancing.
- Learners were taught the importance of cleaning a descant recorder before and after use. Why is it important to clean the instrument?
- To avoid using the descant recorder.
- To sell the descant recorder after use.
- To use the descant recorder many times in a day.
- To prevent the spread of germs and diseases.
- Learners were taught about groups of percussion instruments by their teacher. One of the instrument learnt was a drum shown below. What type of instrument is it?
- Melodic percussion instrument.
- Non-melodic percussion instrument.
- Wind instrument.
- String instrument.
- Re-arrange the following procedure in the correct order from the first step to the last step on how to make a functional shaker shown below.
- Flatten the bottle tops.
- Remove the inside soft part of the bottle tops.
- Make a hole in the middle of each bottle top.
- Put the bottle tops in a string or wire.
- Perform a song as you play the shaker.
- Tie the string or wire with the bottle tops to a Y-shaped stick.
- (ii), (i), (iv), (iii), (vi), (v)
- (ii), (i), (vi), (iii), (iv), (v)
- (ii), (i), (iii), (iv), (vi), (v)
- (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (vi), (v)
- The following are values that we learn from folk songs. Which one is not?
- Kindness
- Unity
- Disobedience
- Peace
- Natalie named elements of dance. Which one was not correct?
- Resting
- Space
- Energy
- Time
- How do we call songs that are sung by people of a particular area or community to mark an occasion?
- Folk songs
- Sacred songs
- Topical songs
- Patriotic songs
- Samson wants to tune a drum. He can tune it by
- hitting it hard.
- warming the membrane.
- Couring cold water on it.
- sitting on it.
- The following are activities we can engage in when singing action songs. Which one is not?
- Sweeping
- Washing hands
- Fighting.
- Weaving mats
Study the map of Momu area and answer questions 21-25.
- Grade four learners were asked to identify the direction of the school from Faida market in Momu area. Which answer was correct?
- South West
- North West
- North East
- South East
- The church in Momu area shows that the people are
- Christians
- Muslims
- Pagans
- Hindus
- Which one of the following physical features is not found in Momu area?
- Hill
- Lake
- River
- Ocean
- Which of these crops is not grown in Momu area?
- Coffee
- Maize
- Tea
- Beans
- People of Momu area buy and sell their goods at the
- School
- Market
- Church
- Lake
- Kenya is divided into how many counties?
- 47
- 10
- 2
- 8
- The following are qualities of a good leader. Which one is not?
- Honest
- Responsible
- Corrupt
- Hardworking
- The sun rises from the
- East
- West
- North
- South
- Grade four Social Studies teacher asked grade four learners to state uses of rivers in their county. Which answer was wrong?
- Provide water for irrigation.
- Some rivers are sources of fish.
- Provide us with water for home use.
- They are homes for domestic animals.
- We all depend on doctors for
- treatment
- food
- education
- transport
- The following is a historical built environment. It is known as a
- museum
- monument
- cultural center
- school
- Identify a way of not caring for the environment?
- Cutting trees
- Planting trees
- Building of gabions
- Fencing forests
- Which one of the following is not a form of child abuse?
- Forcing children to go to school.
- Beating children.
- Denying children food.
- Employing children.
- The buying and selling of goods and services is known as
- farming
- trade
- transport
- communication
- Arrows, shields, horns, beads, spears and clay pots kept in a museum are called
- culture
- traditional artefacts
- monuments
- furniture
C.R.E
- "You created every part of me, you put me together in my mother's womb. (Psalms 139:13). This verse teaches us that
- God created all parts of our bodies.
- God created animals and plants.
- God did not know us before we were born.
- God does not love us the way we are.
- Select the letter which contains good emotion.
- Fear
- Sadness
- Anger
- Love
- In a Sunday School, grade four children told their teacher why they obey their parents as follows:
Martha - They give me food.
Titus - They do not curse me.
Dorcas - They pay my school fees.
Dan - So that I can live long on earth.
Who was correct according to Biblical teaching?- Martha
- Titus
- Dorcas
- Dan
- Ann returned the extra money she was given at a shop to the shopkeeper. Which value does she show?
- Love
- Honesty
- Kindness
- Obedience
- From the story of Samson killing a lion,, we learn to
- fear lions.
- depend on God's power.
- run away from danger.
- always walk in groups.
- We can protect ourselves from sexual abuse by
- walking alone in unsafe places.
- going into lonely rooms with people we do not know.
- not accepting gifts from strangers.
- meeting people of the opposite sex alone.
- God is pure and perfect. He cannot sin or make mistakes. This shows that God is
- Sole creator
- Holy
- Loving
- Kind
- Which group has Old Testament books of the Bible only?
- Luke, Acts, Genesis
- Psalms, Matthew, Jeremiah
- Exodus, Numbers, Nehemiah
- Judges, Romans, Proverbs
- teaching?
- The lesson learners can share with their parents after learning about the story of Zaccheaus is that they should
- climb a tree to see Jesus.
- turn away from bad behaviour.
- always invite people to their homes.
- hate people who do bad things.
- The name Abraham means
- saviour
- laughter
- father of many nations
- rock
- Jesus was called the son of God because
- his mother was a virgin.
- he was born by the power of the Holy Spirit.
- he was the only child of Joseph and Mary.
- he was given the name by the angel of God.
- Out of the ten lepers Jesus healed, only one of them went back to thank Him. A lesson we learn from this miracle is that we should be
- honest
- thankful
- caring
- respectful
- "The kingdom of God starts in a small way and grows to become bigger." This teaching is found in the parable of the
- lost coin
- lost son
- mustard seed
- sower
- One day, Brian was pushed by his friend when playing in the field. As a good Christian, Brian should
- also push his friend.
- go home and pray for his friend.
- forgive his friend.
- report his friend to the teacher.
- Pamela, a grade four learner was given 100 shillings by her mother. She can use her money wisely by
- buying sweets
- sharing the money with friends.
- buying a pen and saving the rest of the money.
- using the money to travel to a very far place.
I.R.E
- Three of the following are other names of Surah Al-Fatiha. Which one is not?
- The opening chapter.
- The third of the Qur'an.
- The mother of the Qur'an.
- The seven repeated verses.
- Which surah must be recited in every swalat?
- Al-Falaq
- Al-Maum
- An-Naas
- Al-Fatiha
- While playing in the school playground, Hanan picked a rubber in the grass. What was the right thing for Hanan to do?
- Keep the rubber for himself.
- Leave the rubber where it was.
- Take it to the class teacher.
- Report to the nearest police station.
- Which of the following books was revealed to Nabii Ibrahim (A.S.)?
- Suhuf
- . Zabur
- Taurat
- Qur'an
- Which one of the following surahs encourages patience among the Muslims?
- Asr
- BMaun
- Fiil
- Fatiha
- The actions and practices of the prophet (S.A.W) are referred to as
- Hadith
- Wajib
- Sunnah
- Mustahab
- Grade four learners of Kwashee primary school were asked to research online on the duties of the angels. Which of the following is not a duty of the angels?
- Bringing revelation.
- Beating those who commit sins.
- Recording our deeds.
- Bringing rainfall.
- Which one of the following is not a pillar of Iman? Belief in
- prophets
- angels
- day of judgement
- zakat
- Hashim, a grade four learner heard his friend saying. "Maashallah." What do you think Hashim's friend had seen?
- Something good.
- Something bad.
- A dangerous animal.
- A very old woman.
- All prophets of Allah were 'Masumeen.' This means that they were
- patient
- obedient
- sinless
- trustworthy
- Mama Hawa was seen sprinkling water on her clothes. Which type of Najasaat is likely to have gone to her dress?
- Medium
- Light
- Thick
- Heavy
- The angels of Allah were created from
- water
- dust
- fire
- light
- Which direction do Muslims face while performing prayers?
- North
- East
- South
- West
- Who among the following was the first man to be created?
- Ibrahim
- Adam
- Muhammad
- Nuh
- Choose the prayer that is correctly matched with its time.
- Dhuhr - 5.30a.m.
- Asr - 1 o'clock
- Subh - 5.30a.m.
- Isha - 6.30p.m.
MARKING SCHEME
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MUSIC
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Social Studies & Religious Education Questions and Answers - Class 8 End Term Exams Term 2 2023 Set 2
PART 1: SOCIAL STUDIES
Study the map of POTE AREA and use it to answer questions 1 to 7.
- What is the general flow of River Pote in Pote area?
- South East to North West
- North West to South
- North East to South West
- South East to West
- What is the length of the railway in the map in kilometres?
- 5km
- 5.8km
- 6.2km
- 4.7km
- The population distribution in Pote area is mainly influenced by;
- transport system
- drainage system
- economic system
- security.
- The feature formed at the mouth of R. Pote is known as;
- confluence
- delta
- estuary
- tributary
- Which one of the following economic activities is not carried out in Pote area?
- Fishing
- Mining
- Crop farming
- Lumbering.
- The type of soil found at the mouth of R. Pote is likely to be;
- black valcanic
- alluvial soil
- sandy soil
- volcanic soil
- Pote town has grown to its present size mainly because of;
- government policy
- mining activities
- presence of a road junction
- security
- The following are Nilotes found in Eastern Africa. Which one did not disperse from Pubungu Pakwach?
- Lugbara, Acholi
- Luo, Acholi "
- Lango, Labwor
- Dinka, Shilluk
- Which one of the following was not a function of the clan elders in traditional African Societies?
- It protected the community
- It solved disputes
- It gave members a sense of belonging
- It assisted one another during difficulties
- Below are descriptions of a certain hominid.
- Made tools from stones.
- Ate cooked food.
- Communicated through speech.
The hominid described is likely to be;- Homo Erectus
- Homo Habilis
- Australopithicus
- Zijanthropus Boisei.
- The taking up of responsibilities and position of a person who has passed on is terms as;
- inheritance
- law of succession
- letter of administration
- succession.
- Which one of the following types of marriages allows polygamy and a marriage certificate to be issued?
- Civil marriage.
- Islamic marriage.
- Christian marriage.
- Customary marriage.
Use the diagram below to answer questions 13 and 14.
- The part marked Q is called;
- dyke
- lava
- vent
- conelet
- All the following are examples of the lakes formed at part R except;
- L. Paradise
- L. Shala
- L. Chala
- L Teleki.
- Which one of the following countries was used to resettle the freed slaves?
- Ethiopia
- Sierra Leone
- Nigeria
- Liberia.
- Why do police officers attend political rallies?
- To protect politicians.
- To control rioters.
- To ensure that those in attendance are secure.
- Because it is a requirement of the law.
- The main reason why Kenyans waged armed struggle against the colonialists was to;
- gain political independence
- get back their land
- get Western education
- protect their culture.
- It is the responsibility of the parents in a family to;
- buy anything their children ask for
- provide basic needs to their children
- beat their children
- respect and obey their children.
- Which one of the following statements is true about the weather instrument below?
- The tail points where the wind is blowing
- It is used to measure the strength of wind
- It is used to show the speed of wind
- The arrow points where the wind is blowing from.
- Which one of the following is the main factor that influences the population distribution in Africa?
- Economic factors
- Government policy
- Physical factors
- Social factors.
- The following are statements about a leader in Africa.
- He was champion of Pan Africanism
- He led his country to independence
- He was a founder member of OAU
- He retired voluntarily from active politics.
The leader described above is likely to be;- Leopold Sedar Senghor
- Nelson Mandela
- Jomo Kenyatta
- Haile Selassie.
- Which one of the following is the main reason that led to the fall of Buganda Kingdom?
- Collapse of the long distance trade.
- The coming of the British colonizers.
- Succession disputes.
- Attacks by the almoravids.
- The government of Kenya spends its revenue in all the following ways except;
- paying its workers
- building roads
- supporting emergency services
- paying fines for the law breakers.
- In the past, the Maasai and the Agikuyu mainly interacted through;
- wars
- ceremonies
- trade
- games and sports
Use the map of Africa below to answer questions 25 to 29.
- The capital city of the country marked Q is;
- Moron
- Bamako
- Naukchott
- Antananarivo.
- Name the prevailing winds marked S;
- Harmattan winds
- Westerly winds
- North East trade winds
- South East monsoon
- The best explanation as to why the region marked XXX is sparsely populated is;
- it is covered with thick forest
- It is hot and dry
- It is mountainous
- It experiences floods.
- The country marked R is a former colony of the;
- British
- Spain
- Portuguese
- Germans.
- The mountain marked T was formed as a result of;
- volcanicity
- faulting and uplifting
- folding
- erosion.
- The main difference between the Fulani of Nigeria and the Maasai of Kenya is that;
- the Maasai keep cattle, sheep and goats while the Fulani keep pigs and camels only
- the Fulani use horse back to scout for pastures while the Maasai do not
- the Maasai live in temporary structures while the Fulani live in permanent structure
- the Fulani depend on meat and milk while the Maasai grow crops to supplement their diet.
- Which one of the following pre-historic sites is correctly matched with the country where it is found?
- Olduvai Gorge - Uganda
- River Omo Basin - Tanzania
- Orlogesaillie - Kenya
- Ishango - Ethiopia.
- Which one of the following is negative effect of physical features?
- Provide water for irrigation
- Help in the formation of rainfall
- They are sources of minerals
- They hamper construction of roads
- Which one of the following reasons has contributed to the high life expectancy in Germany?
- High standards of living.
- Small families.
- High population density.
- More old people.
- The following are political organisations formed in Kenya before 1939. Which one was the earliest?
- Young Kikuyu Association
- Kikuyu Association
- Young Kavirondo Association
- East African Association.
- The Harambee spirit is one of the national philosophies. It united Kenyans in eradicating all the following except;
- colonialism
- poverty
- diseases
- illiteracy
- In a school, conflicts can be resolved using the following methods except;
- mediation
- arbitration
- litigation
- negolfation.
- Which one of the following is not a use of cloves?
- Making body oils and lotion
- Making perfumes
- Food preservation
- Spicing food.
- Which one of the following is not a similarity in tourist attractions in kenya and Switzerland?
- Cultural attractions
- Snow-capped mountains
- Beautiful scenery
- Warm climate throughout the year.
- The following are problems facing settlement schemes in Kenya except:
- ethnic hatred and conflict
- improved standards of living
- poor state of roads
- inability to repay loans.
- Three of the following factors lead to slow population growth. which one does not?
- Favourable climate
- High standards of living
- Higher education
- Late marriages.
- Which one of the following is not a role of the school management committee?
- Deciding on new development.
- Hiring and dismissing school workers.
- Representing government in the school.
- Ensuring that the school standards are maintained.
- The following are traditional methods of observing weather. Which one indicated the coming of a dry season?
- A sudden rise in temperature
- The smell of moist soil
- Shedding of leaves by some trees
- Presence of dew in the morning.
- Three of the following are negative factors that influence climate change except;
- afforestation
- industrialisation
- global warming
- use of petrol as a source of energy.
- Which one of the following is not an importance of marriage institution in a community?
- Enhance unity and co-operation.
- Provide companionship.
- Promotes HIV/AIDS transmission.
- Develops responsibilities.
- The diagram below shows a road sign. It is an example of;
- warning sign
- regulatory sign
- informative sign
- no entry.
- Which one of the following UN agencies deals with the plight of refugees?
- UNESCO
- UNICEF
- UNHCR
- UNEP
- Three of the following are effects of the revolution of the earth. Which one is not?
- Causes different in seasons
- Causes difference in length of day and night
- Causes difference in time along different longitude
- Influences the position of the midday sun.
- L. Tana and L. Kivu were formed through a process called;
- downwarping
- volcanicity
- erosion
- human activities.
- Kamenju wants to start a bakery business. Which one of the following factors should he consider most?
- Availability of a market.
- Government policy.
- Security,
- Availability of raw materials.
- The Berlin conference marked the beginning of;
- abolition of slave trade
- partition of Africa
- establishment of traditional government
- construction of the railway line.
- The following are true statements about the Khoisan! Which one is not?
- They had a yellowish-brown complexion.
- Their language has a click sound.
- They were the earliest inhabitants of South Africa.
- They both had a centralized form of government.
- The method of irrigation used in Mwea Tebere irrigation scheme is;
- Basin irrigation
- Furrow irrigation
- Overhead irrigation
- Sprinkle irrigation.
- The method of fishing shown in the diagram below is likely to be used in;
- fish ponds
- deep seas
- lakes
- big rivers,
- The third chapter of the Kenya constitution deals with;
- the republic
- land and environment
- citizenship
- bill of rights.
- Which one of the following is the cheapest method of fish preservation?
- Sun drying
- Smoking
- Salting
- Canning:
- Which one of the following is a cause of conflict in the society?
- Corruption
- Democracy
- Fair distribution of resources
- patriotism.
- Cases concerning children are heard by the;
- Court of appeal
- The Supreme court
- Juvenile court
- Court martial.
- The best place to cross a busy road is;
- zebra crossing
- flyover
- round about
- foot bridge.
- Which one of the following was not a requirement for assimilation in West Africa?
- Readiness to practise French culture
- Ability to read and write in French
- Converting to Islamic
- One had to have only one wife.
- The following are countries of Africa. which one is correctly matched with its capital city?
- Angola - Port Novo
- Ivory Coast - Abidjan
- Egypt - Praia
- South Africa - Pretoria
PART TWO
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- The main reason why God sent man out of the garden of Eden was;
- the man had known good and evil
- the woman convinced man that the fruit was good
- man disobeyed God
- The serpent was cunning.
- After the floods, the first thing that Noah did was;
- counting the number of animals in the ark
- singing praises to God
- making an altar to the Lord
- opening the floodgates of heaven.
- Abraham is considered to be righteous because;
- he did not have children
- Sarah was old
- he gave birth to Isaac in old age
- he had faith in God.
- Joseph refused to have sex with Potiphars wife. Which commandment did he obey?
- Seventh
- Sixth
- Tenth
- Eighth
- These activities occurred during the passover. Which one is not correctly matched with its meaning?
- Blood on doorposts - protection
- Bitter herbs - slavery
- Eat while standing - hurry
- Unleavened bread - protection
- When Moses ran away from Egypt, he fled to;
- the land of Moab
- the land of Midian
- Jerusalem city
- Canaan.
- Which one of the following commandments did Ahab break?
- Do not covet.
- Do not commit adultery.
- Observe the Sabbath day and keep it Holy
- Honour your father and mother.
- Which one of the following miracles was performed by both Elisha and Elijah? A
- Healed people from leprosy.
- Multiplying oil.
- Raising the widow's son.
- Prophetical coming of the drought.
- Who among the only judges is Israel defeated his enemies with only 300 soldiers?
- Deborah
- Gideon
- Samson
- Samuel
- Who among the following prophets of the Old Testament prophesied about the coming of the Holy Spirit?
- Joel
- Isaiah
- Micah
- Jeremiah.
- Why did King Herod tell the wisemen to pass through his place and tell him about baby Jesus?
- He wanted to worship the baby.
- He wanted to be famous.
- He wanted to see his parents
- He wanted to kill the baby.
- When emperor Augustus ordered a census to be taken, Joseph went to the town of Bethlehem because;
- it was a religious center
- it was nearer Nazareth
- it was his ancestor's birth place
- he was commanded by an angel.
- When was Zachariah the father of John the Baptist doing, when an angel appeared to him? He was,
- preaching in the temple
- asleep
- offering a sacrifice
- burning incense.
- "This is my own dear son with whom I am well pleased." These words were spoken during;
- the birth of Jesus
- the baptism of Jesus
- transfiguration of Jesus
- ascension of Jesus.
- Which one of the following was not a teaching of Jesus about our enemies? We should;
- Be careful when eating with them
- love them.
- pray for them
- forgive them.
- The following accusations were made against Jesus when he was living with the Jews. which one was not? He was accused of;
- blasphemy
- claiming to be king
- working on the sabbath
- fighting against corruption.
- When Jesus was celebrating passover with his disciples during the last supper, he;
- named the greatest among the twelve disciples
- became transfigured
- fed 5000 people
- washed his disciple.
- Who offered his tomb for the burial of Jesus?
- Simon of Cyrene
- Simon Peter
- Joseph of Arimathea
- Andrew.
- Which one of the following happened on the day of Pentesoct?
- 3000 people were converted.
- Holy Spirit came down inform of a dove.
- Jesus ascended to heaven.
- There was darkness for three hours.
- Which one of the following statements found in the Apostle's creed shows that God is the Supreme being?
- Born of the virgin.
- Suffered under Pontius Pilate.
- Descended to the earth.
- Creator of Heaven and earth.
- The following are fruits of the Holy Spirit except;
- healing
- peace
- joy
- goodness.
- Which one of the following beliefs is found both in traditional African Societies and Christian?
- Jesus is the center of worship
- They believe in reading the scripture
- They believe in life after death.
- They believe in God created everything.
- Sacrifices in Traditional African Communities were offered to;
- appreciate God's gift of life
- break the relationship between the living and the ancestors
- be in good relation with God
- enable procreation,
- A baby was welcomed in the clan in Traditional African communities by;
- ululations done by the women
- offering sacrifices and giving offerings
- bringing presents to the baby
- poring libations severally.
- What was the significance of shedding of bllod during circumcission in traditional African societies?
- To unite them with the ancestors
- To make them special members
- To make them strong and healthy
- To prevent them from feeling pain.
- The following are benefits of sharing work except;
- harmony
- better relationship
- discomfort
- happiness.
- The best way for a christian to spend his leisure time is by;
- playing football
- watching movies
- visiting the sick
- visiting friends.
- Different learners celebrated the birth of Jesus in different ways. Who did not celebrate correctly?
- Anitah - Giving offering in church
- Janet - Sharing food in a beer party.
- Mariannah - Join her friends in a beer party.
- Paulette - Attends a worship service.
- Which one of the following statements best shows how christians are helping to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS?
- Counselling those who are sick
- Providing drugs to the sick
- Keeping away from sinners
- Teaching others on behaviour change and morality.
- Who translated the New Testament Bible to Kiswahili?
- Jacob Ehdarat
- Johanne Rebman
- Ludwig Krapf
- Dr. David Livingstone
PART TWO
ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- A lesson that Muslims learn from Surah At-Takathur is that they should
- take care of orphans
- worship only one God
- keep away from worldly things
- observe punctuality in salah
- Which one of the following is a teaching from Surah Nasr?
- Allah is the Creator of the universe
- Victory comes from Allah
- Man was created in the best from
- Muslims should help the poor
- Which one of the following verses from the Quran is found in Surah Al-Kauthar?
- "Verily, you shall see the blazing fire"
- "Woe to every slanderer and backbiter"
- "And the mountains will be like carded wool"
- "Pray to your Lord and sacrifice to him alone"
- The Night of Qadr occurs in the month of
- Dhul Hijjah
- Dhul Qaadah
- Ramadhan
- Muharram
- The main message of Surah Al Ikhlas is
- Seerah
- Tawheed
- Muamalat
- fiqh
- The Surah that asks Muslims to seek refuge from the mischief of created beings is
- Al Fatihah
- Al Lahab
- Al Kafirun
- Al Falaq
- The Prophet (p.b.u.h.) said, "He is not among us who eats and fills up his stomach while his neighbor is hungry." The main teaching of this Hadith is: Muslims must;
- Not eat before their neighbours have eaten
- Treat their neighbours like brothers and sisters
- Not discriminate against their neighbours
- Share their food with their needy neighbours
- Which one of the following is an Islamic rule on eating?
- Eat the food when it is hot
- Start by reciting Bismillah
- Recite Alhamdulillah while eating
- Food should be eaten in a standing position
- Which one of the following Hadith condemns corruption in society?
- "The curse of Allah befalls on both the giver and the recipient of a bribe"
- "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should not annoy his neighbor"
- "Tell the truth even though it is bitter"
- "Whoever is not thankful to people is not thankful to Allah"
- A sunnah act which is performed in preparation for Friday prayer is
- facing Qibla
- covering Aurah
- performing Wudhu
- performing Ghusl
- Which one of the following acts nullifies Saum?
- taking injection
- cooking food
- drinking water
- crying loudly
- Tayammum is an alternative to wudhu. Which parts of the body are common to both?
- forehead and ears
- legs and mouth
- face and legs
- arms and face
- The duty of Angel Israfil is
- blowing the trumpet
- removing the souls
- recording deeds
- bringing rain
- Who among the following Prophets of Allah showed the highest level of patience?
- Yusuf (AS) when thrown into the well
- Issa (AS) when he was rejected by his community
- Ibrahim (AS) on the fate of his sacrifice
- Muhammad (SAW) on the instruction to leave Makkah
- The main reason why Muslims offer greetings before other utterances is because;
- It is a way of making friends
- It is a way of showing concern
- It is a dua
- It is a way of drawing attention
- Which one of the following acts is most likely to lead to corruption?
- begging
- gambling
- taking part in sports.
- Borrowing money.
- When is the dua Alhamdulillah recited?
- Before entering the toilet
- Before meals
- When slaughtering an animal
- After completing a task
- During Lailatul Isra Wal Miraj the Prophet (p.b.u.h.) was commanded to
- fast during kamadhan
- give Zakat
- offer five daily prayers
- perform Hajj
- Which one of the following is the best way of celebrating Idd-ul-Fitr?
- Giving zakatul fitr and going for prayers
- Wearing new clothes and holding a feast
- Going for a family outing
- Visiting friends and relatives
- Which one of the following events took place in the month of Muharram?
- Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) was born
- The Muslims conquered Makka
- Prophet Musa (AS) freed the Banu Israi from Firaun
- Muslims defeated the Quraish in the battle of Badr
- Ali who owns a shop gives the following business practices as his secrets of success. Which one of them is allowed in Islam?
- Hiding goods and selling them at a higher price later
- Allowing people to take goods and pay later
- Selling goods after their expiry date
- Lending money and charging interest on it
- Which one of the following business practices is forbidden in Islam?
- making profit
- charging interest
- selling goods on credit
- giving loans
- Three of the following are reasons why begging is discouraged in Islam. Which one is not?
- It leads to a waste of time
- It encourages laziness
- It leads to loss of self-respect
- It is a means of getting rich
- The first Muslim visitors to the Coast of Kenya came as
- traders
- preachers
- farmers
- doctors
- Which one of the following events took place during Laila-tul-Qadr?
- The Prophet gave his Last Sermon
- The Prophet was born
- The Prophet hid in the Cave of Thaur
- The first revelation of the Quran
- Who advised the Prophet (p.b.u.h.) to dig a trench round Madina during the battle of Khandaq?
- Abu Bakr
- Umar Ibn Khattab
- Salman Alfarsi
- Abu Talib
- The first child to embrace Islam was
- Ali
- Zaid
- Omar
- Uthman
- Majority of the Coastal tribes of Kenya embraced Islam mainly because they;
- Were forced by the Arab traders
- Admired the religious aspect of the Islam
- Were attracted to the open Islamic preaching
- Participated in debate with the Arabs
- Who among the following attended the prayer led by Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) at Baitul-Muqqadas during Miiraj?
- Prophets
- Swahaba
- Angels
- Family members
- Which one of the following is the place of worship for the Hindus?
- Synagogue
- Temple
- Church
- Mosque
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Social Studies & Religious Education Questions and Answers - Class 8 Mid Term 2 Exams 2023 Set 6
PART 1: SOCIAL STUDIES
Study the map of Lima area and answer questions 1-7.
- The direction of the flow of river Lima in Lima area is from
- South to North
- North West to South Eastern
- North to South
- South East to North West.
- What is the approximate length of the tarmac road from the junction to the Northern end in Lima area?
- 5km
- 7.5km
- 12.5km
- 9km
- Lima town serves the people of Lima area in three of the following ways except
- industrial centre
- administrative centre
- religious centre
- health centre.
- The main factor which has influenced the distribution of settlement in Lima area is likely to be
- rainfall
- good drainage
- economic activities
- transport network.
- The main reason why the forest in the South Eastern part of Lima area is conserved is that it
- is a water catchment area
- has rare species of trees
- is a home of wildlife
- is a source of timber.
- Three of the following economic activities are carried out in Lima area except
- fishing
- lumbering
- cash crop growing
- mining,
- The climate of the South Western part of Lima area is most likely to be
- cool and wet
- hot and dry
- hot and wet
- cool and dry.
- Lambwe valley, Miombo woodland and Kidepo Valley have one thing in common. It is that they
- are densely populated
- hot and dry climate
- have inadequate rainfall
- are sparsely populated.
- Which one of the following was a way of educating the youth in traditional African society?
- Asking the learner to write notes.
- Using a fixed timetable.
- Attaching the learners to an expert.
- Teaching boys and girls similar skills.
- Which one of the following communities is likely to be found in Tunisia?
- Iraqw
- Tuaregs
- Aramanik
- Chewa.
- Which one of the following pre-historic sites in Eastern Africa is located at the Eastern side of lake Turkana?
- Koobi Fora
- Magosi
- Olorgesailie
- Olduvai Gorge.
- Which one of the following least contributed to the building of Aswan High Dam in Egypt? To
- provide water for irrigation
- generate hydro-electric power
- attract tourists
- provide water transport.
- The following are problems facing pastoralism in Africa except
- prolonged drough
- pests and diseases
- inadequate labour
- shortage of grazing land.
- The time at Ramciel 40° E is 2.00 pm. What is the time in Lome 5°W?
- 11.00 am
- 5.00 pm
- 5.00 am
- 11.00 pm.
- The main challenge facing pyrethrum growing in Kenya today is
- lack of capital
- competition from synthetic insecticides
- harsh weather condition
- shortage of water for irrigation.
- The main tourist attraction in Mauritius is
- a variety of wildlife
- historical site
- warm sandy beaches
- peoples culture.
- Which one of the following Islands is not located in Indian Ocean?
- Mauritiu
- Comoros
- Seychelles
- Sao Tome and Principe.
- The main reason for the coming of the Arabs to the East African coast was that they
- wanted to build port Jesus
- were looking for the source of river Nile
- wanted to trade with people in the region
- wanted to establish maize plantation in the region.
- The main reason for the establishment of irrigation schemes in Kenya was to
- increase crop production
- to provide farms to the people who had no land
- to reduce pressure on land
- to improve standards of living in rural areas.
- The main reason why the Luo migrated from their original homeland into Kenya was to
- look for new fishing areas
- look for water and pasture for their animals
- avoid epidemics
- look for fertile land to grow crops.
Use the diagram below to answer question 21.
- Three of the following mountains were formed through the process shown on the diagram above except
- Danakil Alps
- Mt. Ruwenzori
- Mt. Pare
- Mt. Meru.
- Which of the following colonial systems of administration was used by the French to rule Senegal
- Assimilation
- Paternalism
- Direct rule
- Indirect rule.
- The Nyamwezi had a centralized system of government. The title of the person incharge of information was known as
- Katikiro
- Omulamuzi
- Kikoma
- Rugaruga.
- The main problem facing fishing in Lake Victoria is
- water hyacinth
- drought in the region
- pollution from industries
- excess evaporation.
- To be a citizen of Kenya by registration, one must meet three of the following conditions except
- be 21 years old and above
- one of the parents must be a Kenyan
- lived in the country for at least 7 years
- be of good moral character.
- Which one of the following statements is true about succession and inheritance of family wealth?
- Intestate succession is followed when a person dies after preparing a will.
- Testate succession is followed when there is no will.
- The sons of the deceased get a bigger share than the daughters.
- Both boys and girls have an equal share of the estate.
- Which one of the following groups consists of fresh water lakes?
- L. Elementaita, L. Naivasha, L. Albert.
- L. Edward, L. Tanganyika, L. Albert.
- L. Naivasha, L. Tanganyika, L. Albert.
- L. Nakuru, L. Natron, L. Baringo.
- Which one of the following factors mainly determine the vegetation that grows on the mountain?
- Rainfall.
- Human activities.
- Altitude.
- Wild animals.
- The following early visitors to Eastern Africa came from Europe except
- John Speke
- Vasco da Gama
- Seyyid Said
- Carl Peters.
- Which one of the following is an effect of rotation of the Earth?
- Causes seasons.
- Influences the position of the midday sun.
- Causes differences in the length of the day and night.
- Causes differences in the time along different meridians.
- The main problem facing road transport in Kenya is
- high cost of construction and maintenance
- careless road users
- accidents
- failure to obey traffic rules.
- Which one of the following is a function of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission?
- Listen to election petitions.
- Register political parties.
- Conduct and supervise elections.
- Campaign for candidates.
Use the map below to answer questions 33-36.
- The climatic region marked T has all the following characteristics except that it
- has two dry seasons
- receives rainfall throughout the year
- is hot and wet throughout the year
- annual temperature range is high.
- The capital city of the country marked Q is
- Cairo
- Tripoli
- Dakar
- Bamako.
- The Island country marked K was colonized by
- British
- France
- Italy
- Portuguese.
- An effect of the ocean current marked F to the adjacent land is that it
- brings a lot of rainfall in the area
- brings mist and fog in the area causing desertification
- makes the area to be densely populated
- makes the area to be rich in agriculture.
- The best method of curbing drug and substance use in Africa is
- establishing strict laws
- banning the use of drugs
- creating awareness on the dangers of drugs
- keeping people away from drug sellers.
- The following are conditions necessary for the growth of a certain crop.
- Well drained volcanic soils.
- Hot and wet climate.
- Low altitude.
The conditions described above are suitable for the growth of- tea
- cotton
- cocoa
- sisal.
- Which one of the following factors influences the climate of Axim region in Ghana?
- Human activities.
- Shape of the coastline.
- Relief and physical features.
- Distance from a large water body.
- Which one of the following factors has influenced population distribution of the North Eastern parts of Kenya?
- Relief
- Climate
- Pests and diseases
- Vegetation.
- The best way of promoting tourism in Kenya is by
- improving security
- improving publicity abroad
- building more tourist hote
- training guides.
- Which one of the following methods of irrigation is used in Mwea Tebere irrigation scheme?
- Drip irrigation.
- Overhead irrigation.
- Sprinkler irrigation.
- Basin irrigation.
- Rural to rural migration is mainly influenced by
- search for employment
- search for fertile land for farming
- search for better schools
- spirit of adventure.
- Which one of the following statements about Haile Selassie's achievement is true? He
- made Ethiopia a democratic state
- was the first chairman of OAU
- defeated the Italians at the battle of Adowa
- shared power with council of elders.
- Which one of the following lakes was formed through the process shown below?
- L. Shakababo
- L. Chad
- L. Edward
- L. Shala
- The main reason why British used indirect rule in Northern Nigeria was that
- the country was too large
- they feared the harsh climate in the North
- they lacked enough administrators
- the existing African governments were willing to help in administration.
- The Old Ghana Kingdom among the Soninke people rose due the following factors except
- trans-Saharan trade
- well trained army
- able leader
- assistance from the British.
- The first African minister to be nominated to the Legislative council was
- B.A Ohanga
- Eliud Mathu
- Jomo Kenyatta
- Dedan Kimathi.
- The following is a description of a certain poultry farming method.
- Birds are kept in house throughout their lives.
- Water and feed is provided.
- Saw dust is spread on the floor for warmth.
The poultry farming method described above is- battery cage system.
- fold system
- deep litter system
- free range system.
- The main threat to the forests in Africa is
- drought
- pests and diseases
- human activities
- forest fires.
- Which one of the following African states is not a member of IGAD?
- Kenya
- Tanzania
- Somalia
- Uganda.
- African socialism has led to three of the following except
- uniform development in the system of education
- promoted fairness and justice in the society
- discrimination of minority group
- establishment of co-operative societies.
- Newspaper is not commonly used in rural areas as a way of communication because
- many people are illiterate
- it is slow
- it depends on mobile phones
- most areas have poor roads.
- Three of the following are ways in which human rights are abused. Which one is not?
- Mob justice.
- Wrongful arrest.
- Forcing children to go to school.
- Discrimination.
- During the 2007-2008 post-election violence in Kenya, the conflicting parties resolved their conflicts through
- litigation
- negotiation
- conciliation
- mediation.
- The main function of the prisons department in Kenya is to
- punish law breakers
- give manual labour to prisoners
- rehabilitate criminals
- defend the country.
- The secretary to the school management committee is the
- chairman
- deputy headteacher
- headteacher
- treasurer.
- The best way to protect children against abuse is through
- giving stiff punishments to the abusers
- education the society on children protection
- enforcing laws that protect children
- educating children on the rights.
- The following factors promote peace in the society except
- intolerance
- dialogue
- transparency
- equal opportunity for all.
- In Kenya, one may lose a civic seat if he/she is
- convicted of an election office by a court of law
- is sentenced to a jail term of two months
- was voted in genuinely without any election offence
- is sick.
PART II: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
SECTION B
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- Three of the following are consequences of the fall of human beings. Which one is not?
- Woman would suffer pain while giving birth.
- Suffering came upon all human beings.
- The relationship between God and man became stronger.
- Death was introduced.
- Who among the sons of Jacob was Jesus' ancestor?
- Joseph
- Judah
- Levi
- Benjamin.
- "You must have many children so that your descendants will live all over the earth" (Genesis 9:7). Who among the following people was told these words by God?
- Jacob
- Adam
- Lot
- Noah.
- Which one of the following statements best describes patriarchs?
- The followers of Jesus Christ.
- The founding fathers of the nation of Israel.
- The ancestors of Israel.
- The ancestors of the nation of Judah.
- In which one of the following countries did Moses flee to when King Pharaoh sought to kill him?
- Canaan
- Midian
- Moab
- Haram.
- Which one of the following activities did the Israelites do during the Passover night?
- Ate boiled meat.
- Drank wine.
- Ate unleavened bread.
- Ate leavened bread.
- Who among the following judges was a prophetess?
- Barak
- Shamgar
- Othniel
- Deborah.
- According to Samuel 7:5-17, which of the following is not a promise that God gave to David?
- David's name would be great.
- God would allow him to marry many wives.
- A heir from his house would sit on the throne.
- God would establish an everlasting kingdom for him.
- Who among the following people was given the name "Israel" by God?
- Joseph
- Isaac
- Moses
- Jacob.
- Christians should be ready to suffer for their faith because
- they want to show their faith
- its normal and good to suffer
- Jesus Christ also suffered
- in life we need to undergo suffering.
- Where was Mary the mother of Jesus living when angel Gabriel appeared to her to tell her that she would give birth to Jesus?
- Bethlehem
- Nazareth
- Galilee
- Jerusalem.
- On the night when Jesus was born, angels appeared to
- King Herod
- Shepherds
- Wisemen
- Pharisees.
- Who among the following people witnessed the dedication of the baby Jesus in the temple?
- Elizabeth
- Martha
- Anna
- Mary Magdalene.
- Which one of the following miracles of Jesus teaches about concern and sharing?
- Turning water into wine.
- Feeding the five thousand people.
- Miraculous catch of fish.
- The healing of the blind Bartimaeus.
- Which one of the following parables teaches about forgiveness? The parables of
- the prodigal son.
- good Samaritan.
- rich man and Lazarus.
- mustard seed.
- From the teaching of Jesus on forgiveness in the Lord's prayer, Christians learn that they should forgive
- those who ask for it
- those who wrong them
- as many times as possible
- without expecting returns.
- When did the two followers of Jesus walking to Emmaus come to know that He was the risen Lord? When He
- accepted to stay with them
- explained to them
- asked them what they were talking about
- shared bread with them.
- When Philip met the Ethiopian Eunuch, the Eunuch was reading about
- coming of the Holy spirit.
- baptism of Jesus.
- suffering of the Messiah.
- transfiguration of Jesus.
- Who among the following people were sent to take money to help the believers in Judea?
- Silas and James.
- Barnabas and Paul.
- Philip and Matthew.
- Andrew and Matthias.
- When Jesus was brought to Pilate during His trial, the following were the accusations given about Him except
- claiming to be the son of God
- telling people not to pay tax
- inciting people to riot
- claiming to be the king of the Jews.
- Which one of the following practices is common in both Christianity and traditional African ceremonies?
- Offering thanksgiving to God in church.
- Presentation of a new born baby to the church for blessings.
- Baptismal ceremony of the new born child.
- Parental blessing of the newly born baby.
- Why was dowry important in traditional African community? It
- showed the importance of the girl
- helped the parents of the girl to become rich
- served as the marriage certificate
- was a sign of appreciation to the parents of the girl.
- The main reason why children were taught using stories in traditional African society was to
- keep them occupied
- teach them moral values
- entertain them
- teach them history of their community.
- Your friend Michelle has been diagnosed to be HIV positive. What is the best action for you to take?
- Advise her to register herself in a special school.
- Avoid her company completely.
- Advise her to transfer to another school.
- Encourage her to seek medication.
- Who among the following traditional African specialists was considered harmful in the society?
- Seers
- Sorcerers
- Herbalists
- Rainmakers.
- Elizabeth, your cousin who has just finished her Primary school education realises that she has a lot of free time in the evening. As a Christian, what would be the best advice to give her on how to spend her leisure time?
- Listen to gospel music.
- Lock herself in her room and sleep.
- Visit a home for the aged and help them.
- Play football with her friends.
- Joy has a habit of cheating her parents that she needs money to buy books but instead she buys snacks. As a Christian, the best advice to give her is that she should be
- hardworking
- honest
- faithful
- caring.
- You have just discovered that your friend Kim is keeping a company of drug addicts. As a Christian, what is the best thing to do?
- Report him to his parents.
- Avoid him completely.
- Talk to him about the dangers of drugs.
- Join him in taking the drugs.
- Which one of the following is an act of charity by the church?
- Planting trees.
- Donating food to the aged.
- Preaching the word of God to all the people.
- Cleaning the streets.
- Nehemiah, a class 8 boy goes to school without food due to poverty. What is the best way to help him?
- Share your food with him.
- Inform his class teacher about the problem.
- Take some food for him from the school kitchen.
- Advice him to drop out of school.
PART II: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
SECTION B
ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- The Holy Quran was revealed in a period of
- 25 years
- 40 years
- 12 years
- 23 years.
- The following chapters send warning messages to people who may engage in some wrong doings except
- Surah Dhuhaa
- Surah at-Takathur
- Surah al-Lahab
- Surah al-Maun.
- Which of the following is a verse from surah- Al-Kafirum?
- "Therefore turn in prayers to your Lord and sacrifice."
- "Woe to every slanderer and backbiter."
- "To you be your religion and to me my religion."
- "And He send against them birds in flocks."
- Allah(S.W) created man from a clot of blood. This is according to surah
- Al-Bayyina
- Al-Aadiyyat
- Al-Ala
- Al-Inshirah.
- Which one of the following is a teaching from surah Al-Tiyn?
- Muslims should help the poor.
- Victory comes from Allah.
- Allah is the creator of the universe.
- Man was created in the best form.
- From the teachings of the prophet, all the following people will enter paradise except those with
- good behaviour
- faith
- fear of Allah
- patience.
- The prophet (p.b.u.h) advised Muslims that every good deed is
- Swadaqa
- Zakkat
- a debt
- tax
- "Allah, with your name I die and return to life." This is the dua we recite at the time of
- death
- darkness
- sleep
- danger.
- According to the hadith of the prophet (S.A.W), how many thousands are rewarded to a Muslim who greets, "Assalam alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh"?
- 30
- 20
- 40
- 10
- Which of the following is a fardh practice of udhu?
- Washing recomended parts three times each.
- Starting with Bismillah.
- Saying dua after udhu.
- Washing recomended parts in the correct order.
- In which posture of swalah do we recite the supplication "Subhaan Rabbi al-Adhiim?" In
- Sujuud
- Julius
- Rukuu
- Qiyam.
- Which one of the following phrases is said in Iqama alone?
- Hayya alal Swalah.
- Qad Qaamat Swalah.
- Ash-hadu anlaa ilaaha illallah.
- Aswalatu Khairum mina naum.
- Which of the following najasaat should be cleaned by washing seven times in order to finish it?
- Blood.
- Urine of a baby.
- Saliva of a puppy.
- Vomit.
- Which of the following items is not given out as Zakkat?
- Fruits and vegetables.
- Money.
- Camels.
- Household furniture.
- Which one of the following actions will not nullify swalah?
- Passing wind.
- Turning away from Qibla.
- Reciting long chapters in Quran.
- Making movements in Swalah.
- It is obligatory for Muslims who go for Hajj to
- stand at Arafa
- drink from Zamzam
- visit the tomb of the prophet
- go for Hajj repeatedly.
- Which one of the following is not an obligation towards the dead Muslims?
- Tayammum
- Dafuu
- Kafan
- Ghusul.
- How many pillars of Iman do Muslims believe in?
- Five
- Six
- Three
- Seven.
- Which one of the following phrases is a trust of Muslims that something will happen in the will of Allah?(S.W)
- Mashallah
- Inshallah
- Bi fadhilillah
- Wabillahi Tawfig.
- The attribute of Allah Al-Muumin' means the
- powerful
- loved
- soverign
- trusted.
- Who among the following prophets of Allah never received a Holy book?
- Daud (A.S)
- Nuh(A.S)
- Ibrahim(A.S)
- Issa(A.S)
- The following are all examples of Tawakkul except
- lock your vehicle leave it to Allah for security
- leave the door of a mosque open and trust in Allah
- tie your camel and Allah make you understand
- read hard and pray that Allah make you understand.
- Which one of the following business practices is acceptable in Islam?
- Selling goods in monopoly
- making exorbitant profits
- charging interest
- hiding the defects of goods.
- For an Islamic Nikah to proceed, there must be
- a decided place for honeymoon
- a mosque as a place of the function
- full dowry paid
- witnesses from both sides.
- What did the prophet (p.b.u.h) do to the Aws and Khazray communities at Aqaba? He
- taught them Islam
- asked them to protect Muslims
- made peace between them
- set them free from slavery.
- At the time he was being attacked by the Ban Thaqif tribesmen, the prophet was accompanied by
- Zaid bun Thaabit
- Zaid bin Haritha
- Abubakkar Swiddiiq
- Bilal bin Rabbah.
- The immediate action taken by the prophet (p.b.u.h) after arrival in Madina was
- building a mosque
- forming a constitution
- calling elections
- planning for battles.
- Which one of the following prayers have two adhaans?
- Fajr and Magrib.
- Idd and Juma.
- Juma and Fajr.
- Idd Fitr and Idd Adha-ha.
- During Isra Wal Miraj trip, the prophet travelled on a miraculous horse known as
- Al-Qaswa
- Al-Hud hud
- Raf-Rafin
- Al-Buraq
- In the mosque, the Immam gives his Khutba sermon while standing on a
- Musalla
- Minbar
- Mihraab
- Munaar.
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Social Studies & Religious Education Questions and Answers - Class 8 Mid Term 2 Exams 2023 Set 5
Study the map of Dhiru Area to answer questions 1-7
- What is the approximate length of the tarmac road in Dhiru area?
- 25km
- 21km
- 18km
- 11.5km
- The murram road in Dhiru area is most likely used to transport
- stones
- fish
- timber
- coffee
- The head of Dhiru area is most likely to be a
- chief
- County Commissioner
- governor
- District Officer
- Which one of the following economic activities is not carried out in Dhiru area?
- Fishing
- Mining
- Trading
- Pastrolism
- The main source of water in Dhiru area is
- river
- lake
- boreholes
- rainfall
- River Shalla in Dhiru area flows from
- North West
- North East
- South West
- South East
- Which one of the following is not a service found in Sola town?
- Health services
- Education services
- Religion services
- Recreational services
- During the colonial period the development of transport systems was aimed at
- creating jobs for Africans
- facilitating movement of goods
- promoting African nationalists activities
- encouraging cultural interaction among communities
- Which one of the following statements is true of the Wanyamwezi chiefs during the pre-colonial period?
- They were appointed by a council of elders
- They were from the maternal clan
- They were not hereditary
- They were succeeded by their daughters
- Below are characteristics of a climate experienced in Africa:
- It is experienced between latitude 20° and 39° South
- It has hot and wet summers
- The rainfall ranges between 400 and 1200mm per annum
- The annual temperatures are about 20°C
The climatic region described above is- tropical
- temperate
- mediterranean
- equatorial
Use the map of Kenya to answer questions 11-14
- The hydro electric power station at the place marked A is
- Owen falls
- Turkwel
- Masinga
- Sondu-Miriu
- The main function of the town marked B
- mining
- industrial
- tourism
- administrative
- The game park found at the place marked C is
- Ruma
- Maasai Mara
- Ndere island
- Saiwa island
- The physical feature at the place marked D is a
- crater lake
- swamp
- mountain
- rift valley
- Below are statements about a political association in Kenya during the colonial period:
- It opposed the imposition of hut tax
- It opposed European interference with African culture.
- It advocated for the establishment of independent schools
- It protected against the Kipande system
The organisation described above was- Young Kikuyu Association
- Ukamba Members Association
- Kikuyu Central Association
- Taita Hills Association
- The Wanyamwezi of Central Tanganyika were ruled by chiefs during the pre-colonial
period. The title of a chief was- Mugabe
- Ntemi
- Wanyamphala
- Wanyikulu
- Which one of the following has been an achievement of African socialism in Kenya?
- Equitable distribution of resources
- Elimination of illiteracy in the country
- Increased participation of people in development project
- Reduction of the gap between the rich and the poor
- Below are some sources of national government revenue. Which one of the groups earns highest?
- Customs and excise loans
- Sales of government properties Court fines
- Income tax Value added tax
- Grants and Aids Sales of licences
- Which one of the following is associated with the British rule in Kenya?
- Powers of traditional rulers were reduced
- African were reduced as DC's
- The governor was elected by white settlers
- Africans were represented in the Legco
- Which one of the following is not a responsibility of the local authorities of Kenya?
- Providing social services
- Issuing trade licences
- Allocation land for development
- Issuing permits for meeting in towns
- Three of the following are rights of spouses in marriage. Which one is not?
- Right to unfaithfulness
- Right to be loved
- Right to decision making
- Right to ownership of property
- The following are sparsely populated areas of Africa except
- the Sahel region
- Miombo woodlands
- the Nile valley
- Lambwe valley
- Which one of the following is the main function of a school?
- To assist learners develop positive rules
- To foster the development of national unity
- To assist learners develop their talents
- To prepare the youth for the world of work
- Which one of the following statement best explains why the Kenya highlands have a high population density?
- The area has deep, rich volcanic soils
- The region receives high and reliable rainfall
- There is a well developed transport network
- The area has a concentration of industries
Use the map of Eastern Africa below to answer questions 25-29
- The mineral extracted from the place marked P is
- copper
- soda ash
- gold
- silver
- The mountain range marked Q was formed through
- faulting
- erosional activities
- folding
- volcanic activities
- The vegetation found in the area marked R consist of
- forests
- scrubs
- papyrus and reeds
- health and moorland
- Which one of the following statements is true of the country marked S?
- It is a major exporter of coffee
- It has a well developed railway network
- It is mainly inhabited by Cushites
- It is the headquarters of the IGAD
- Which one of the following is the main reason why the river at point marked T is difficult for navigation?
- It has a plenty of floating vegetation
- The river is flowing through a swampy area
- Low volume of water at sometime in the year
- It has several waterfalls and cataracts.
- Which one of the following factors least contributed to the settlement of Asians in Eastern Africa after building of the Kenya- Uganda railway?
- Over population in the country.
- Availability of business opportunities in East Africa
- They were not allowed to return to their country
- They were required to build more railways
- Which one of the following countries is not a member of United Nations?
- Britain
- France
- Taiwan
- Russia
- In Kenya parliamentary sessions are chaired by
- the leader of government business
- the speaker
- the leader of opposition in parliament
- the sergent at arms
- Below are some problems of rapid population growth in Kenya:
- Land fragmentation
- Scarcity of land
- Development of slums
- High dependency
- Food shortage
Which combination of the above problems are commonly felt in the rural areas?- i, ii, v
- i, ii, iii
- iii, iv, v
- i, ii, iv
- Below are some methods of soil conservation:
- Crop farming
- Crop rotation
- Cover cropping
- Contour ploughing
- Strip farming
Which combination of the above conservation methods would be used to control splash erosion?- i, ii, iii
- i, ii,
- i, iii, v
- i, ii, iv
- The imposition of colonial rule in Africa was mainly facilitated by
- activities of European missionaries
- military superiorith of the Europeans
- lack of unity around African community
- riverly among African leaders
- Which one of the following is not a role of political parties in democracy?
- To assist in development activities
- To oppose the failures of the ruling party
- To encourage wananchi to vote
- To keep the government alert
- Below are some problems facing wildlife in Kenya:
- Attack by poachers
- Drought
- Fires
- Inadequate capital
- Litter in the park
Which combination of the above problems can be solved with the assistance of the community?- i, iii, iv
- i, iii, v
- i. ii, ii, v
- ii, iii, v
- The picture below is of a weather measuring instrument.
The instrument above is used to measure- wind movement
- strength of wind
- speed of wind
- amount of wind
- Which one of the following factors least promoted European settlers farming in Kenya?
- Availability of unoccupied land
- Presence of Kenya-Uganda railway
- Unavailability of cash crop
- Suppot offered by the colonial administration
- Which one of the following statements explains why Nelson Mandela is considered to be great son of Africa?
- He served for only one term as president
- He retired as president of South Africa
- He spent most of his time fighting for his people
- He is the mediator of peace in the continent
- Major Hassan Kamau has been suspected to have been involved in a bank robbery. To which one of the following courts would he be taken for trial?
- Court of appeal
- Court martial
- High court
- Kadhis court
- Three of the following are ways in which citizen of Kenya may participate in their government. Which one is not?
- Paying their taxes
- Obeying the laws of the land
- Protecting the environment
- Owning properties
- Below are some of the processes during the holding of national elections:
- Educating of voters
- Identifying of polling stations
- Registration of candidates
- Checking of voters registers
- Buying of election materials
Which is the correct order in which the above activities shall be carried out?- i, ii, iii, iv, v
- iii, iv, i, v, ii
- ii, iii, iv, v, i
- iii, iv, v, i, ii
- Which one of the following is not a benefit of National unity?
- People live in harmony
- People easily share resources
- People interact easily
- People have religious differences
- Below are some of the human rights contained in the bill of rights?
- Freedom of thought
- Freedom of expression
- Right to privacy
- Right to liberty
- Freedom of movement
Which combination of the above rights consists of civil rights?- i, ii, iii
- ii, iii, iv
- i, iv, v
- iii, iv, v
- Which group of the African countries are members of both COMESA and SADC?
- Seychelles, Mauritius, Lesotho
- Madagascar, Swaziland, Lesotho
- Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Namibia
- DR Congo, Botswana, Zambia
- Which one of the following is the main quality of marriage?
- Love
- Faithfulness
- Tolerance
- Respect
- Three of the following factors explain the slow rate of development of railway transport in Africa. Which one does not?
- It is not a popular means of transport
- It is expensive to build
- It is expensive to transport bulky goods
- The railways have different gauges
- Which one of the following was not one of the reasons why Europeans powers scrambled for Africa?
- The African chiefs asked them to come and give them protection
- They wanted a source of raw materials
- They wanted to settle a surplus population
- The European powers wanted to show their power
- Which one of the following is the main reason why the government encouraged the setting up of jua kali industries?
- Make sure of waste iron materials
- Production of cheap goods
- Creation of job opportunities
- They require little space
- Which one of the following lakes of Kenya receives the least of tourists?
- Naivasha
- Baringo
- Magadi
- Bogoria
- Why does the government need foreign currency yet it has its own currency?
- To pay for exports
- To pay foreign workers
- To pay for imports
- To keep in the bank
- Three of the following are reasons why first Aid is administered to victims of accidents. Which one is not?
- To save life accidents.
- To reduce pain
- To show kindness
- To promote recovery
- Which one of the following was not a festival among African communities?
- Harvest
- Birth
- Initiation
- Drama
- In traditional Africanl societies messages of an attack by another community was passed on to the people by
- beating drums
- sending smoke signals
- blowing a cow's horn
- sending messengers
- Olduvai Gorge is an important pre-historic site in
- Kenya
- Sudan
- Ethiopia
- Tanzania
- Which one of the following UN agencies has its headquarters in Nairobi?
- UNESCO
- UNHCR
- UNEP
- UNDP
- Three of the following are duties of the Njuri Njeke council of the Ameru. Which one is not?
- They settle disputes among the members
- They punish people who break moral laws
- They perform religious rituals
- They select family heads
- Below are African nationalists in the struggle of Kenya's independence. Who among them was nominated to Legco during the colonial period?
- Eliud Mathu
- B.A Ohanga
- Joseph Murumbi
- Tom Mboya
- Three of the following are causes of conflict in families. Which one is not?
- Lack of education
- Lack of respect
- Lack of money
- Lack of trust
SECTION II
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- According to the Genesis story of creation God created water creatures and birds on the day.
- second
- third
- fourth
- fifth
- Who among the following was Samuel's step mother?
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Penninah
- Hannah
- The following are statements that prophet Isaiah used to describe Jesus. Which one is not?
- Lamb of God
- Wonderful counsellor
- Prince of peace
- Mighty God
- Which of the following books of the Old testament is a historic book?
- Deutronomy
- Psalm
- Leviticus
- Ezra
- Who among the following people annointed David as the second king of Israel?
- Zaddock
- Nathan
- Samuel
- Saul
- God called Moses when he was living in
- Midian
- Horan
- Ur
- Egypt
- On which of the following mountains did Elijah the prophet of God put the prophets of Baal to a contest?
- Mt. Moriah
- Mt. Nebo
- Mt. carmel
- Mt. Horeb
- Which of the following was the main lesson that the people of Israel learnt about God from the ten plagues?
- God dislikes idolatry
- God hates proud leaders
- God is the creator
- God is loving and kind
- God is described in very many.words. The name omnipresent means God is
- great
- powerful
- everywhere
- everything
- Who among the following leaders did the Holy Spirit manifest upon and enabled him to conquer enemies with only 300 soliders?
- Joshua
- Gideon
- Saul
- David
- Which of the following couples were the parents of John the baptist?
- Isaac and Rebecca
- Hannah and Elikanah
- Abraham and Sarah
- Elizabeth and Zachariah
- Which of the following Christian occassion is correctly matched with its celebration?
- Good Friday - The death of Jesus
- Easter Monday - The day of arrest of Jesus
- Advent - The birth of Jesus
- Pentecost - Ascencion of Jesus
- Who among the following disciples informed Jesus that there was a boy with two fish and five loaves during the feedingof the five thousand people?
- Peter
- John
- Philip
- Andrew
- Jesus appeared to Cheophas and his friends when they were on their way to
- Nazareth
- Jericho
- Galilee
- Emmaus
- The disciples of Jesus were given the authority to go and do all the following except
- preach
- punish sinners
- drive away demons
- heal the sick
- In which town did Jesus raise the widow's son?
- Cana
- Nazareth
- Nain
- Bethlehem
- Which of the following was the main reason why Paul was called by God?
- To preach the word of God to the Gentiles
- To stop pesecuting christians
- To go to Damascus
- To heal the sick
- On the day of pentecost the Holy spirit came down in form of
- clouds
- smoke
- fire
- dove
- Which of the following titles was given to Jesus by John the Baptist?
- The mighty king
- The lamb of God
- Bread of life
- Wonderful counselor
- Which of the following acts were performed by elders in traditional Africa communities during worship?
- Serving the holy communion
- Baptising members
- Reciting the creed
- Sacrificing animals
- Which of the following activities was practised in traditional African communities so that the dead could share with the living?
- Building shrines
- Pouring libation
- Naming
- Initiation
- Which of the following ways of worship is common to both Christianity and traditional African religion?
- Reciting prayers
- Baptising believers
- Making sacrifices
- Reading the bible
- Which of the following practices in traditional African society was mainly conducted by the priest?
- Naming children
- Punishing criminals
- Circumcision
- Offering sacrifices
- Which of the following is the best explanation as to why some people were wealthy in traditional African societies? They were
- wise
- blessed by God
- generous
- hardworking
- Carol was sent by her mother to buy 1kg meat at a nearby butchery. The butcher gave him more change than was necessary. As a Christian he should
- go to another butchery and buy another meat for an elderly woman
- take the money to church
- buy a gift for her sel
- return the extra balance to the butcher
- Muthoni took lunch belonging to Mueni and ate it. As a Christian, Mueni should
- tell Muthoni never to do it again
- ask Muthoni to pay it
- announce it to the whole class
- report the matter to the class prefect
- Which of the following is the best way to use leisure time after completing examinations?
- Visit a relative
- Listen to music
- Go for holiday in the beaches,
- Visit the sick and elderly
- Moraa a class seven pupil at Keroka Academy finds two boys from class four fighting on their way home. As a Christian, Moraa should
- leave them and report the matter to the headteacher the following day
- separate them and ask them to go to their homes
- scream and call for help
- ignore them
- In the Apostle's Creed the Catholic church refers to
- the holy christians
- the holy catholic church
- the Everlasting church
- the universal church
- The main work of the clergy is to
- build churches
- punish sinners
- preach the gospel
- collect church funds
SECTION II
ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- Which one of the following Surahs asks Muslims never to delay the five daily prayers?
- Al-Maun
- Fatiha
- A-tiin
- Ikhlas
- The main message of Surah Al-Takaathur is
- the last day
- oneness of Allah
- importance of time.
- evil of searching for wealth
- The Quranic verse “Fa-innama alyusri yusraa" is found in Surah
- Humaza
- Fiyl
- Bayyina
- Inshirrah
- In which of the following Surahs is man said to be created in the best form?
- Tiin
- Al-Asr
- Al-Qariah
- Al-Kaafiruun
- Which pair of Surahs are referred to as "Muwathatain"?
- Al-Ikhlas and Al-Nasr
- Al-Alaq and Al-Lahab
- Al-Falq and Annaas
- Annas and Al-Ikhlas
- The prophet (p.b.u.h) said. "Worship Allah as you see Him. If you don't see Him, He sees you." This hadith is on
- Tawheed
- Ihsaan
- Taqwa
- Iman
- According to the teaching of the prophet (p.b.u.h), the person exempted to fast during the month of Ramadhan may be
- the traveller
- the poor
- the orphan
- the God-fearing
- Which among the following statements is true about the Jumaa prayer?
- It must have two hotuba
- It should have a maximum of 40 people
- It is not only performed on Friday
- It doesn't have 'Iqaama'
- When performing Tayammum, which two parts of the body are involved?
- Mouth and legs
- Face and arms
- Ears and hands
- Forehead and arms
- One of the pillars of Islam is used when one is embracing Islam
- Hajj
- Salaat
- Zakat
- Shahada
- When praying for the dead, the prayer for the prophet (p.b.u.h) is said after_____ Takbiir
- fourth
- third
- second
- first
- Which of the following is the best way of caring for the people infected with HIV/ AIDS?
- Keep their status a secret
- Pray for them
- Encourage them to live positively
- Provide them with food
- The following are recipients of Zakah. Which one is not?
- Poor, debtor, wayfarer
- Poor, needy, collectors
- Orphan, widow, sick
- Slaves, needy, poor
- Children in schools are encouraged to observe punctuality because it
- makes them avoid punishment
- trains one to be responsible
- gives them enough time to play
- promotes better performance in exams
- One of the attributes of Allah is "Al- Razaq". This means
- the giver
- the creator
- the designer
- the provider
- Among the angels of Allah, Angel Ridhwan is assigned duties including being in charge of
- paradise
- rain
- hell fire
- revelation
- The Caliph who compiled the Holy Quran was
- Abubakar Assidiq
- Uthman bin Affan
- Ali bin Abu Talib
- Umar bin Khattab
- "Ash-Hurul-Hurum" as used in islam refers to
- Islamic calendar
- fasting months
- sacred months
- birthdays
- The best way to attract people to Islam is by
- being role models
- inviting them to the mosque
- competing them to embrace Islam
- welcoming them to Islamic ceremonies
- On his way to school, Hussein a grade one pupil meets his grandfather. Hussein should greet him by saying
- Assalam Alaykum
- Shikamoo
- Swubah-ul-Kheri
- good morning
- The following are places of worship. Which onc suits Hindus?
- Synagogue
- Mosque
- Church
- Temple
- Which one of the following principles is practiced will reduce the spread of COVID 19?
- Feasting
- Distancing closely
- Sanitising
- Sharing beddings
- 12th Rabiul Awwal is an important date of Musim. Why is it?
- Marks Eidul Fitr
- Marks the birth of prophet Mohammad
- Marks the birth of prophet's father
- Marks the day of Hijra
- The best way a Muslim can show appreciations for blessings from Allah is by
- visiting the sick
- visiting the graves
- watching football
- attending miladun-Nabi
- The reason why the battle of Uhud was lost is because
- the Muslims disobeyed prophet Muhammad's orders
- the Quraish were too many
- Muslims were weak
- some Muslims surrendered
- Who was the foster mother of prophet Mohammad (S.A.W)?
- Amina
- Aisha
- Khadija
- Halima
- The Muslims fast on the day of 10th Dhul-Hijja. Which important event takes place on this day?
- Throwing stones at Jamarat
- Running between Safar and Marwa
- Standing at Arafa field
- Reading of Quran the whole day
- The following are not reasons learnt from the story of Nur except
- Muslims should exercise virtue of forgiveness
- Muslims should take care of their blood relations only
- Muslims should cooperate with each other in religious matters
- Muslims should remain steadfast in their religion despite hardships
- Which one of the following faradh prayers has the shortest period within which it should be performed?
- Isha
- Fajr
- Dhuhur
- Maghrib
- The Caliph who wrote the treaty of Hudaibiya was
- Ali bin Abu Talib
- Uthman bin Affan
- Abubakar Assidiq
- Umar bin Khattab
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Social Studies & Religious Education Questions and Answers - Class 8 Mid Term 2 Exams 2023 Set 4
Study the map of Kobura Area above and answer questions 1-7.
- The land in Kobura area is likely to rise towards
- South West
- North East
- South East
- North West
- What is the approximate length of the murram road in Kobura area?
- 35km
- 13.4km
- 31km
- 6.2km
- The climate of North Western part of Kobura area can be described as
- cool and wet
- hot and humid
- hot and dry
- hot and wet
- Which economic activity is least likely to be carried out in Kobura area?
- Fishing
- Tourism
- Livestock keeping
- Mining
- Who among the following administrators represents the national government in Kobura area?
- County Commissioner
- County Governor
- Member of County Assembly
- Senator
- The residents of the Eastern part of Kobura area are dorminantly
- Muslims
- Hindus
- Christians and Muslims
- Christians
- Which one of the following African rivers does not have a similar feature as the one found at the mouth of River Koko in Kobura area?
- River Senegal
- River Zambezi
- River Niger
- River Congo
- A family is a group of people related by the following ways except
- blood
- adoption
- marriage
- initiation
- The diagram below represents a weather instrument
It is mainly used to- show direction of wind
- show direction and strength of wind
- measure strength of wind
- measure strength and speed of wind
- The following are forms of informal education. Which one is not?
- Use of special training skills
- Use of guided training
- Use of riddles and imitation
- Use of songs and proverbs
- Which lake was not formed through the process below?
- Lake Itasy
- Lake Gambi
- Lake Utange
- Lake Manzala
- The time at Suna 40°E is 11.50 am. What time will it be at Nyandiwa 10°E?
- 9.50 am
- 9.50 pm
- 1.50 am
- 1.50 pm
- Which one of the following communities belong to the plain Nilotes?
- Falasha, Iraqw, Maasai, Iteso
- Tugen, Keiyo, Chagga, Luo
- Ilchamus, Karamajong, Samburu, Turkana
- Shilluk, Turkana, Maasai, Samburu
- Who among the following was the Nyamwezi religious leader in traditional African society?
- Wanyikulu
- Wanyamphala
- Mugabe
- Liqoqo
Use the diagram below to answer questions 15- 16
- Which economic activity can be effectively carried out in the zone marked S?
- Bee keeping
- Pastoralism
- Lumbering
- Mining
- The vegetation in the diagram above is mainly influenced by
- rainfall
- temperature
- altitude
- latitude
- The following are characteristics of a certain type of vegetation;
- trees are tall
- trees have thick barks
- presence of tall elephant grass
- trees have small leaves and thorns
The above vegetation is likely to be- Humid sub-tropical
- Equatorial
- Mediterranean
- Savannah
- The following are duties of the school management committee except
- recruitment of non-teaching staff
- maintaining the school traditions
- collecting funds to develop the school
- disciplining the non performing teaching staff
- Which statement is not true about the Homo Erectus?
- It made simple tools from rock pebbles
- It invented the use of fire
- It was the first to acquire an upright posture
- It was the first homid to communicate verbally
- What is the main problem facing wildlife in Eastern Africa?
- Political stability in the region
- Insecurity
- Illegal killing of the wildlife
- High taxes
- The following are negative effects of colonial rule in Africa. Which one is not?
- Abolition of slave trade
- Improvement of infrastructure
- Establishment of towns
- Creation of African Reserves
- The following are communities from West Africa
- Ewe
- Fa
- Nzoma
- Guu
The above communities belong to the- Kwa speakers
- Voltaic speakers
- Afro-Asiatic speakers
- West- Atlantic speakers
- Which institution of marriage is presided over by a registrar?
- Customary
- Civil
- Muslim
- Christian
- Under the law of succession, who among the following qualifies to inherit the estates of a dead family head?
- The wife
- The eldest son
- All the bonafide family members
- The parents of the deceased
- Which country is correctly matched with its capital city?
- Equatorial Guinea- Conakry
- Togo - Porto Novo
- Senegal - Lilongwe
- Lesotho - Maseru
- Which method of fishing is illustrated below?
- Gill net
- Trawling
- Purse seining
- Long lining
- Which type of fish is commonly caught in Lorian swamp?
- Trout
- Black bass
- Mudfish
- Catfish
- The following tree species are harvested by *clear cutting method in Swaziland except
- pine
- cypress
- teak
- eucalyptus
- Which type of road sign is shown below?
- Right turn bend sign
- Informative sign
- Warning sign
- Regulatory sign
- Below are statements about a certain mineral
- mined on the floor of the Rifi valley.
- used for softening water in large scale
- used to make soap, glass and paper
The mineral described above is- diatomite
- petroleum
- soda ash
- fluorspar
- Who among the following carly visitors to Eastern Africa was a trader who owned ships?
- Seyyid Said
- William Mackinnon
- Carl Peters
- David Livingstone
- Which one of the following is the main factor to consider when establishing a sugarcane factory?
- Source of labour
- Raw materials
- Ready market
- Power supply
- The main problem facing pastoral farming in Africa is
- lack of adequate pasture and water
- cattle rustling and banditry
- lack of enough grazing land
- livestock diseases and parasites
- Which one is the safest point to cross a busy highway?
- At pedestrian crossing
- At by pass
- At footbridge
- At bumps
- Most of the youth in Africa today mainly interact through
- games and sports
- trading activitics
- cducation
- conferences and seminars
- The following are examples of service industries except
- shoe repair and shinning
- meat canning
- hair dressing
- insurance
- Which one of the following is the most effective way of conserving forestry in Kenya?
- Encouraging the use of paraffin and charcoal
- Educating people on the dangers of forestry
- Employing more forest rangers
- Educating the public on the importance of forestry
- The best way of protecting children from abuse is by
- making them do their assignments
- employing more care givers
- educating them on common abuses
- educating them on the risk of the abuses
- Which one is not a condition that favours the growing of pyrethrum in Kenya?
- High rainfall of between 1000 mm- 1500 mm annually
- Cool temperatures of between 27°C - 30°C
- High altitude of over 1800 metres above the sea level
- Well drained fertile acidic soils
Use the map of Africa below to answer questions 40-43
- The Island marked X is a former colony of
- France
- Portugal
- Britain
- Germany
- Which country is not connected by the International Highway marked Q?
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Central African Republic
- Uganda
- Chad
- What was the reason for the establishment
of the multipurpose river project marked,S?- Promote tourism
- Increase food production
- Generate hydro-electric power
- Control flood at the lower Niger
- Which of the following climatic factors was mainly influenced the condition in the country marked R?
- Ocean currents
- Prevailing winds
- Nearness of water bodies
- Distance from the equator
- Which one is not a symbol of national unity? The
- National Anthem
- Coat of Arms
- Public scal
- Constitution
- Which system of Administration did King Locpold use to set colony in Congo?
- Indirect rule
- Assimilation
- Paternalism
- Direct rule
- The following countries withdrew their membership from the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) except
- Zimbabwe
- Mozambique
- Angol
- Namibia
- The body in- charge of election in Kenya is mandated by the constitution to do the following duties except
- identifying constituency boundaries
- nullifying election results
- preparing election materials
- carrying out civil education
- Which community did not resist the European occupation in its territory?
- The Lozi
- The Mandinka
- The Hehe
- The Ababukusu
- Which one of the following is the quickest method for transporting horticultural crops to the airport?
- Water
- Road
- Air
- Railway
- The constitution of Kenya is important in that
- it contains the records of parliamentary proceedings
- it contains government policies
- it shows how a country is governed
- it is the supreme law of the country
- The Chief Executive Officer of the school set up is
- the County Director of Education
- the Headteacher
- the Deputy Headteacher
- the School Treasurer
- Who among the following is the chief lawyer to the executive arm of government?
- Chief Justice
- Speaker
- Attorney General
- President
- Which one of the following ways of solving conflicts involves investigations by an independent party to establish the facts on the issues causing the disagreements?
- Enquiry
- Conciliation
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- Which colour of the national flag shows the peace enjoyed by all the Kenyan citizens?
- Green
- White
- Red
- Black
- Which political party did Kwame Nkurumah use to lead Ghana to attain independence?
- Ghana African National Union
- United Gold Coast Convention
- Conventional People's Party
- African National Congress CB005
- The rights and freedoms of individuals are contained in chapter
- four
- live
- one
- three
- Which one of the following is not a quality of a good citizen?
- Law abiding
- Paying taxes promptly
- Attending national celebrations
- Hoarding essential goods
- Swaziland is headed by
- an elected king
- an elected president
- an appointed prime minister
- a hereditary king
- What is the main crop grown under irrigation at the Pekerra irrigation scheme in Baringo county?
- Cotton
- Rice
- Watermelon
- Seed maize
- Pupils at Nyanginja primary school elected their school "Governor". Which form of democracy did they practise?
- Dictatorship democracy
- Direct democracy
- Representative democracy
- Parliamentary democracy
SECTION II: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
PART 1: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- Which one of the following is the main duty given to Adam and Eve when God created them? They were told to
- obey the commandments
- offer sacrifices to God
- take care of living things
- obey the prophets of God
- What do Christians learn from the action of Abraham giving his son for a sacrifice to God? They learn that they should be
- generous
- obedient to God's commands
- offering their sons as sacrifices
- patient as God fulfils promises
- Esau wanted to kill his brother Jacob because
- their father loved Jacob more
- Jacob had taken his blessings
- Jacob had taken his livestock
- God had refused Esau's sacrifice
- Joshua is known for doing one of the following. Which one is it? He
- subdivided the land to Israelites
- led the Israelites to cross Red sea
- provided manna to Israelites
- performed the ten plaques
- When Moses saw the burning bush near Mt. Sinai, he
- drove the flock away
- ran away in fear
- offered a sacrifice
- went closer to look at the bush
- According to Exodus 35:3-33, Bezalel the son of Uri had one of the following talents. Which one is it?
- He could interpret dreams
- He could make carvings from wood
- He had the ability to make tents
- He was a skillful clothmaker
- One of the following people helped in the healing of Naaman the Syrian army officer. It was
- the young Jewish house girl
- Gehazi
- prophet Elijah
- prophet Jeremiah
- "You are not the one they have rejected. I am the one they have rejected as their king." 1 Samuel 8:7. These words were said by God when
- He rejected Saul as their first king in Israel
- the Israelites defeated the Philistines
- the Israelites demanded for a king
- the Israelites complained to Moses
- King Solomon angered God by
- killing the prophets of God
- taking back the Jewish land from the foreigners
- allowing idol worship in Israel
- misusing the wisdom given to him
- Which one of the following event took place when Jesus was born?
- Zechariah became dumb
- Mary visited Elizabeth
- A violent earthquake occurred
- An army of angels sang
- Which one of the following events took place first?
- The annunciation of the birth of John
- The annunciation of the birth of Jesus
- The visit of baby Jesus by the shepherds
- Mary's visit to Elizabeth
- When Jesus was presented on the temple. Simeon said all the following about Him except that He would
- bring salvation to all people
- be the light of gentiles
- be called son of God
- bring glory to the people of Israel
- Which one of the following is the reason why people complained when Jesus went to Zaccheaus house? Because he
- was a sinner
- was a very good man
- cheated Jesus into going to his house
- was not rich enough to have Jesus visit him
- Which one of the following parables of Jesus teaches about storing our riches in heaven. The parable of the
- rich fool
- sower
- mustard seed
- prodigal son
- Which one of the following statements from New Testament is a beatitude?
- "The Lord is with you and has greatly blessed you."
- "Happy are those who believe without seeing me."
- "How happy you are to believe the Lord's message."
- Happy are those who are merciful to others, God will be merciful to them
- The following events took place during Jesus' baptism
- a voice was heard from heaven
- the Holy Spirit came down in form of a dove
- John the Baptist baptised Jesus
- heaven opened
Which is the correct order in which the events took place?- iii, iv, ii, i
- iii, iv, i, ii
- i, ii, iv iii
- iii, ii, iv, i
- The word "Catholic" in the Apostle's Creed refers to
- a Roman church
- church of the Catholics
- Christian's church
- a universal church
- What lesson do Christians learn from Peter's vision in Joppa?
- Christians should help the needy
- We are all equal before God
- We should only speak to those who are holy
- We should not welcome strangers, they are very dangerous
- Which one of the following activities by the early church best shows how their members lived in unity?
- Singing praises
- Baptising one another
- Reciting the scriptures
- Sharing food
- Which one of the following beliefs about death is common to both Christians and traditional African Communities?
- The dead will resurrect on the last day
- The dead go to heaven
- The dead live forever
- The dead will be reborn in a relative
- Which one of the following is the best way of reconciling evildoers to God in traditional African communities?
- Offering sacrifices
- Visiting shrines
- Making libation
- Calling on God's name
- Which one of the following ceremonies in Traditional African Society showed that one had become an adult?
- Naming
- Initiation
- Marriage
- Death
- Which one of the following is a way of expressing justice?
- Sharing our resources with others
- Mistreating foreigners and poor people
- Selling cheap goods to others
- Bearing false witnesses to others
- Suffering has to be accepted as part of discipleship in this world because a disciple has to
- show readiness to die for his/her faith if need be
- accept extreme poverty as a necessary condition for his/her calling
- give priority to the suffering of his/her parents
- show joy to leave his/her family in order to serve the Lord
- Jesus was humiliated, persecuted and died. When persecuted, Christians should
- pray a negative prayer to those persecuting them
- persecute those who are persecuting them
- have a positive prayer to the one persecuting them
- hate those who are persecuting them
- Which one of the following statements does not describe the character of God according to the traditional African society?
- God is merciful
- God is the sustainer of the universe
- God is holy
- God is jealous
- Which one of the following drugs cause the following harms?
- cause deterioration of the brain cells
- cause hostility
- cause careless behaviour
- Alcohol
- Cigarettes
- Miraa
- Glue
- Which one of the following best promote a good relationship between parents and their children?
- Children being allowed to visit their relatives
- Parents being role models to their children
- Children asking for advice from their parents
- Parents paying fees for their children
- Ngotho, a standard eight pupil from Gathima Primary school bought an exercise book. On reaching home, he found out that the shopkeeper packed two books. As a Christian, he should
- give the extra book to a friend
- donate the extra book to a sibling
- return the extra book to the shopkeeper
- keep the extra book for future use
- Why should Christians report law-breakers to the police?
- In order to be rewarded by the authorities
- It is a Christian obligation to safeguard peace
- It is a Christians duty to punish evildoers
- To earn respect from the community
PART II
ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- The first revelation came to the prophet (SAW) while he was meditating in
- heaven
- Madinah
- Makkah
- cave Hira
- Which surah of the Quran is known as the mother of the Quran?
A. Fatiha
B. Lahab
C. Nasr
D. Asr - Which one of the following is a lesson from surah Asr?
- Muslims should be truthful and patient
- We should not backbite others
- Good people will enter paradise
- Human beings are at a loss
- Surah Nas and Falaq are also known as
- Ummul Quran
- Muawidhatein
- Nisfu quran
- Ulumul seera
- A person who fears Allah (SWT) is a
- Swabirin
- Munafiqun
- Muttaqin
- Swalihin
- From the teachings of the prophet (SAW) we learn that a neighbour who is a Muslim and a relative has
- one right
- three rights
- five rights
- zero rights
- "Muslims are like one body, when one part is ailing the whole body becomes sick" This hadith teaches on
- kindness
- generosity.
- friendship
- unity
- One of the following is an example of najis Mukhafafa. Which one is it?
- Urine of a baby boy only feeding on breastmilk
- Milk from an animal which is haram
- Dust during the dry season
- Food cooked by a non- Muslim
- When performing wudhu, it is sunnah to
- use clean sand
- mention the prophet's name
- wash cach part once
- wash cach part three times
- The prophet's father was called
- Abu talib
- Abdul-Mutalib
- Abdillahi
- Khalid bin Walid
- Who among the following prophets is correctly matched with the scripture revealed to him?
- Daud - Injil
- Musa - Taurat
- Issa - Suhuf
- Ibrahim - Zabur
- On her way to Madrasa, Saida, a standard eight pupil saw a hen trapped by a piece of string. What was the best thing for Saida to do?
- Go back home and call her parents
- Report to the nearest police station
- Free the hen and put it in her bag
- Free the hen and leave it free
- Which of the following is a recipient of Zakah?
- The old
- Non believers
- New converts
- The disabled
- Which one of the following is haram for a Muslim man?
- Silk
- Cotton
- Plastic utensils
- Heavy clothes.
- Why is the Islamic calendar called lunar calendar?
- It takes long before the year ends
- The calendar has more months
- The prophet (SAW) commanded so
- We use the moon to determine the beginning and ending of the month
- One of the following is a nullifier of Saum. Which one is it?
- Backbiting
- Sleeping in the afternoon
- Eating deliberately
- Fighting
- The virtue that Nabii Musa (AS) learnt from Al-Khidhr was
- truthfulness
- righteousness
- faith
- patience
- Prophet Issa(AS) performed miracles by the will of Allah(SWT). Among them
- bringing the dead back to life
- spliting the sea into two
- entering paradise on a horse
- opening closed doors using a broom
- The angel who is incharge of weather and vegetation is
- Mikail
- Israfil
- Jibril
- Ridhwan
- The given of Swalah was given to the prophet (SAW) in the month of
- Ramadhan
- Muharram
- Rajab
- Dhul-Hijja
- The prophet (SAW) said, "If you want to do something _________________________________
- tell the authority
- ask for permission
- it has to be approved
- think of its outcome
- The treaty signed between the Muslims and the Quraish in the 6th year after Hijra is
- Khandaq
- Hudaibiyya
- Aqaba
- Hunain
- The main reason why Muslims were defeated in the Battle of Ummud is that
- the rain was too much
- the Quraish were more than the Muslims
- the archers were very few
- the archers disobeyed the prophet (SAW)
- Before the coming of Islam, the Arabs used to
- bury their daughters alive
- create wealth from farming
- pray and worship one God
- marry their siblings
- The migration of Muslims and the prophet (SAW) from Makkah to Madina is called
- Qiraha
- Aqaba
- Hijra
- Jihad
- Which is the best way of celebrating your birthday as a Muslim?
- Fasting
- Cutting a cake
- Watching a movie
- Going for swimming
- When do Muslims celebrate Idul-Adh-ha?
- 1st Shawwal
- 10th Dhul-Hijja
- 5th Rajab
- 30th Ramadhan
- Which one of the following practices is observed during a Muslim marriage ceremony?
- The bride and groom exchange rings
- The parents are given dowry
- The bride and groom hold hands
- The bridegroom pay dowry
- Eddat for a widow takes
- ten years and six days
- three months
- four months and ten days
- seven.days
- It is sunnah for a Muslim to fast on
- Sunday
- Monday
- Saturday
- Tuesday
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Social Studies & Religious Education Questions and Answers - Class 8 Mid Term 2 Exams 2023 Set 3
Study the map of Guta area and use to answer questions 1- 7.
- The land in Guta area generally slopes towards
- South East
- North West
- North East
- South West.
- Three of the following statements about the Southern part of Guta area are true.
Which one is not? The area- has high population
- has clay soil
- has steep slopes
- receives high rainfall.
- The drainage feature formed along the river at the point marked R is
- a delta
- a meander
- an estuary
- an ox bow lake.
- Climate in the North Eastern part of Guta area can be described as
- hot and dry
- cool and dry
- cool and wet
- hot and wet.
- Which one of the following is an economic importance of lake Bale? It is a source of
- rainfall
- a river
- fish
- water for irrigation.
- The elected head of Guta area is a
- county commissioner
- county representative
- chief
- governor
- Which one of the following economic activities is not carried out in Guta area?
- Lumbering
- Fishing
- Trading
- Crop farming.
- Which one of the following was not a way of interaction among communities in the pre-colonial period?
- Marriage
- Education
- Migration
- Trade.
- Which one of the following factors contributed to the growth of the kingdom of Old Ghana?
- Wealth from Trans Saharan trade.
- Spread of Islam in West Africa.
- Conquest of West Africa by the French.
- Introduction of new farming methods.
- The following are benefits of pastoral farming. Which one is not?
- It is a source of livelihood for pastoralists.
- Large herds of livestock are a symbol of wealth.
- It utilizes highly populated areas.
- It is a source of foreign exchange.
- Below are traditional methods of weather observation.
- Growing of new leaves on plants.
- Appearance of locusts.
- Shedding of leaves by trees.
- Rise in night temperatures.
Which combination consist of methods that indicate the approach of a wet season?- (ii) and (iii)
- (iii) and (iv)
- (i) and (ii)
- (i) and (iv)
- Three of the following statements about the population of Kenya are true. Which one is not?
- Population growth rate is high.
- Most people live in urban centres.
- Population of the youth is high.
- Most people depend on farming.
- Which one of the following crops is grown in reclaimed areas in Nertherlands?
- Wheat
- Sugarcane
- Flowers
- Tea.
- The main reason why the Luo people migrated from the Nile valley was
- search for fish
- attacks by the Galla people
- overpopulation in the area
- frequent droughts in the area.
- Before the coming of Europeans to Kenya, age groups among the Agikuyu people were made up of people who
- migrated from the same area
- presided over ceremonies
- had a common ancestor.
- were born around the same time.
- Which one of the following groups is made up of cash crops grown in Kenya?
- Tea, pyrethrum, coffee.
- Millet, yams, sugarcane
- Sweet potato, maize, rice
- Cotton, coconut, sorghum.
- The diagram below represents the formation of relief rainfall.
Three of the following areas experience the type of rainfall illustrated above. Which one does not?- Southern Tanzania
- Southern Uganda
- Ethiopian highlands
- Nyika plateau highlands.
- When Ludwing Krapf came to Kenya in 1844, he
- discovered the source of River Nile
- explored parts of central Africa
- built a school at Rabai near Mombasa
- visited Kabaka Mutesa I of Buganda kingdom.
- Commercial poultry near urban centres in Kenya is favoured by
- availability of highland conditions
- presence of cool highland conditions
- presence of cheap labour
- availability of market for poultry products.
- Three of the following are benefits of Jua Kali industries. Which one is not?
- Exports earn foreign exchange.
- Provision of employment.
- Use locally available raw materials.
- Earning of income from the sale of the products.
- Who among the following is not a member of Board of Management in a school?
- Chairperson
- Headteacher
- Chief
- School sponsor
- The main reason why Arabs came to Eastern Africa before the 19th century was to
- search for trade goods
- establish towns along the coast
- stop trade in slaves
- partition Eastern Africa.
- Rice farmers in Mwea irrigation scheme are faced by the problem of
- lack of rice seedlings.
- siltation of water canals
- inadequate market for rice products
- lack of skilled labour in rice farms..
- Persons with disabilities are nominated to the senate in order to
- provide employment for them
- improve their standards of living
- increase members of the senate
- obey the constitution of Kenya.
- Areas along the equator experience high temperatures because the
- areas have low altitude
- areas experience high rainfall
- sun is always overhead
- areas have large water bodies.
- Attainment of independence in Zimbabwe was mainly hastened by
- formation of political parties by Africans
- presence of few white settlers in the colony
- armed struggle by the Africans
- support for Africans from Europeans.
- Gold in South Africa is extracted from the ground using
- dredging method
- deep shaft method
- drilling method
- opencast method.
- Mwangi sold his piece of land in Nyeri county and bought a bigger parcel of land in Nakuru county. The main cause of his action was that he wanted to
- get better farming land
- search for employment
- search for better social amenities
- escape conflicts.
- Which one of the following statements about the law of succession is correct?
- All children get a share of family property.
- A second wife does not inherit property.
- Daughters do not get a share of the estate.
- The first son gets a bigger share of the estate.
- The colonial policy used by Europeans in administering Belgian Congo was
- indirect rule
- association
- assimilation
- direct rule.
Use the map of Kenya below to answer questions 31 to 34.
- Three of the following statements about the river marked P are true. Which one is not? It
- is a major inland waterway
- originates from highland areas
- has been dammed to generate electricity
- ends in a delta.
- Which one of the following language groups used the route marked Z during the migration period?
- Bantu
- NiloteS
- Cushites
- Semites.
- The pre-historic site marked T is
- Fort Ternan
- Kariandusi
- Hyrax hill
- Ollorgesaillie
- Which one of the following minerals is mined at the place marked S?
- Diatomite
- Soda ash
- Limestone
- Fluorspar.
- Fish growing in Japan is carried out in sheltered parts of the sea because
- the areas have many fish
- fresh water fishing grounds are few
- fish are in great demand
- high technology is used in fishing.
- Which one of the following swamps is correctly matched with the country where it is found?
- Okavango - Uganda
- Malagarasi - Tanzania
- Lotikipi - Botswana
- Kyoga - Kenya.
- A problem that faced the Organization of African Unity (OAU) was
- lack of a common language
- use of different currencies
- failure to enforce policies
- production of similar goods.
- One day when driving from school Mr. Kimani found a boy who had been knocked down by a hit-and-run motorist. The following are reasons why Mr. Kimani decided to give the boy first aid except to
- restore his broken bones
- prevent further injury
- save his life
- help him reach the nearby hospital.
- Which one of the following is an economic right? Right to
- education
- clean environment
- marry
- own property.
- Which one of the following human activities causes air pollution?
- Deforestation
- Monocropping
- Fishing
- Quarrying.
- The work of the council of elders in the traditional Ameru government was to
- solve disputes among the people
- foretell future events
- treat diseases
- lead the people to war.
- Rapid population increase in Kenya since independence has mainly been caused by
- practice of family planning methods
- improvement in healthcare
- increase in employment
- need for people to have large families.
- Ox bow lakes are formed through
- glaciation
- downwarping
- deposition
- human activities.
- Below are descriptions of a soil found in Kenya.
- It is eroded from highland areas.
- It is found along river valleys.
- It is also called young soil.
The type of soil described above is- alluvial soil
- volcanic soil
- clay soil
- sandy soil.
- Three of the following are qualities of a good citizen. Which one is not? A person who
- reports criminal activities
- does not engage in an electoral process
- takes part in community development
- pays government taxes
- Kwamboka wants to send money to her daughter in a boarding school. The quickest method to use is
- send it to the class teacher using mobile phone money services
- go to the school to take the money
- send it through postal money order services
- put it in an envelope and send it.
- Below are statements about a town in Eastern Africa.
- It began as an agricultural collection centre.
- It lies along the Great North Road.
- It is the headquarters of a regional body.
The town described above is- Addis Ababa
- Dodoma
- Arusha
- Kampala.
- The European nation that colonized Mozambique was
- Germany
- France
- Britain
- Portugal.
- Nelson Mandela promoted unity in South Africa when he
- appointed different races in his government
- made South Africa a multi-party state
- used peaceful means to fight apartheid
- led South Africa to independence.
- Which one of the following pairs consists of Rift valley lakes that are fresh?
- A. L.Bogoria and L.Natron.
- L.Eyasi and L.Elementaita
- L.Naivasha and L. Rukwa.
- L.Nakuru and L.Manyara.
- Settlement schemes were established in Kenya after independence mainly to
- reward Africans who fought for independence
- settle landless Africans
- increase food production
- put dry areas into economic use.
- The best way of helping the youth who are addicted to drugs is
- stopping sale of drugs
- arresting them
- putting them in rehabilitation centres
- closing places that sell drugs.
- Which one of the following groups is made up of Bantu communities that settled in highland areas during the migration period?
- Baganda, Nyamwezi, pokomo.
- Akamba, Ngoni, Banyonkole.
- Mijikenda, Sukuma, Bagisu.
- Chagga, Abagusii, Ameru.
- Pineapple canning in Thika is an example of
- a manufacturing industry
- an assembling industry
- a processing industry
- a service industry.
- Before the coming of Europeans, the Khoikhoi people were ruled by
- kings
- chiefs
- warriors
- emperors.
- Which one of the following game parks in Africa is correctly matched with the country where it is found?
- Bwindi - Ethiopia
- Selous - Uganda
- Dinder - Tanzania
- Kruger - South Africa
- Who among the following is a member of the senate in Kenya?
- Woman representative
- Governor
- Nominated member
- Cabinet secretary.
- A requirement for a voter on a polling day is that the person must
- be a member of a political party
- vote near his or her home
- be able to read
- produce an identity card.
- Differences in length of day and night on earth are caused by
- revolution of the earth
- gravitational forces of the moon
- rotation of the earth on its axis
- movement of the moon round the earth.
- An elected member of a county assembly can lose the seat if the person
- is jailed for six months or more
- is not a member of a political party
- lives away from the ward
- differs with the speaker.
PART II: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SECTION A
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- When God placed Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden, He commanded them to
- guard and cultivate the garden
- build altars for offering sacrifices
- worship no other god
- keep the sabbath holy.
- Noah accepted to build the ark because
- he wanted to save his family from floods
- he wanted to obey God's commands
- he knew how to build the ark
- God gave him the dimensions.
- A Christian value demonstrated by Jacob when he was working for Laban was
- tolerance
- humility
- patience
- kindness
- After the Israelites crossed the Red Sea, Mirriam led the Israelites in
- singing songs of praise to God
- fasting for forty days
- attacking the Egyptian army
- making the covenant box.
- Who among the following judges of Israel was also a prophet?
- Gideon
- Othniel
- Shamgar
- Deborah
- King Saul wanted to kill David because
- David was becoming famous
- Samuel had anointed David as king
- David and Jonathan were friends
- David had killed Goliath.
- King Solomon built a temple in Jerusalem in order to
- make Jerusalem the centre of worship
- keep the covenant box in Jerusalem
- obey the command God had given his father
- show that he was a wise king.
- Prophet Elijah went to live in the town of Nazareth mainly because
- there was a famine in Israel
- God commanded him to do so
- a poor window invited him
- he wanted to escape from King Ahab.
- Who among the following people prophesied the day of Pentecost?
- Hosea
- Micah
- Zechariah
- Joel
- Herod wanted to know the place where Jesus had been born in order to
- have the baby killed
- send the wisemen with presents
- go and worship him
- congratulate his parents.
- Who among the following women talked about Jesus when He was presented in the temple?
- Salome
- Anna
- Martha
- Elizabeth.
- A lesson that Christians learn from the temptations of Jesus is that
- they can't be tempted if they have strong faith
- temptations come only when they are in difficult
- they should pray in groups
- they should rely on the scriptures.
- Which one of the following was a teaching of Jesus about riches?
- Christians should acquire wealth.
- The rich shall not enter heaven.
- They should be stored in heaven.
- Wealth should be shared equally.
- Jesus healed blind Bartmaeus in Jericho mainly because
- Jesus knew him
- Jesus felt pity on him
- he begged to be healed
- Bartimaeus was a righteous man.
- Jesus explained the growth of the kingdom of God on the parable of the
- lost coin
- widow and the judge
- mustard seed
- lost coin.
- Pontious Pilate wanted Jesus released during the trial because
- Jesus had asked for forgiveness
- Pilate knew Jesus was innocent
- the Sabbath was approaching
- there was no sufficient evidence.
- On the day Jesus resurrected, He spoke to Cleopas on the road to
- Emmaus
- Joppa
- Lydda
- Nazareth.
- Which one of the following events took place on the day the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit?
- The disciples chose Mathias.
- Peter healed a lame beggar.
- Saul was converted on the road to Damascus.
- Peter preached to a large crowd.
- Saul raised Eutychus back to life in the town of
- Caesarea
- Troas
- Lydda
- Joppa.
- Which one of the following sins was committed by Ananias and Saphira?
- Cheating
- Adultery
- Idolatry
- Stealing.
- Which one of the following groups is made up of books of the Bible that are letters?
- Acts, John, Ephesians.
- Revelations, Mark, Corrinthians.
- Jude, Philemon, Romans.
- Peter, John, James.
- Which one of the following is a way of remembering ancestors in traditional African communities?
- Naming children after them.
- Composing songs about them.
- Visiting tombs of ancestors.
- Writing stories about ancestors.
- Which one of the following is a way of showing respect to unborn life in traditional African communities?
- Offering sacrifices to unborn babies
- Taking pregnant mothers to hospital.
- Reading the scriptures.
- Exempting pregnant women from heavy work.
- Which one of the following is an important virtue required in marriage in traditional African communities?
- Hardwork
- Education
- Money
- Fame.
- In traditional African communities, people show they are sorry for sins committed by
- going without food
- shaving their hair
- offering sacrifices
- wearing rags.
- Which one of the following is a teaching about husbands and wives in a family?
Husbands should- love their wives as Christ loved the church
- put fear in their wives
- provide for their wives
- be subject to their wives.
- Phoebe, a standard eight pupil asks her parents for some unused clothes to donate to orphans. This shows that Phoebe is
- rich
- honest
- humble
- kind
- Which one of the following institutions was started by Christians?
- World Health Organization.
- Flying Doctors Services.
- International Labour Organization.
- United Nations Environment Programme.
- Prostitution is discouraged in Christianity because it
- causes stigmatization
- causes diseases
- is misuse of sex
- makes the victims to be hated.
- European missionaries taught Africans how to read in order to make them
- preach Christianity
- equal to the Europeans
- get employed
- stop their cultural practices.
SECTION B:
ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- Which one of the following extracts is a verse from surah Al-Inshirah?
- Waman ya'amal mithkaala dharratin sharran, iyarahu.
- Fa ammaa man thaqulat muwaazinuhu.
- Fa inna ma'al u'sr, Yusra.
- Wala saufa yu'uthwika Rabbuka Fatardhwaa.
- Which one of the following verses sends a warning of a heavy punishment to businessmen who practice injustice in business activities
- Wailun yauma idhin lil-mukadhibiin.
- Wailun lil-muswalliin.
- Wailun likuli humazatin lumaza.
- Wailun lil-mutwaafifiin.
- "Ihdinaa siraatwal Mustakiim" is a verse in surah Fatiha that means
- forgive us our trespasses
- guide us to the straight path
- I seek refuge to Lord of mankind
- deliver us from evil.
- One way that Muslims can apply the teachings of Surah Al-Kauthur is by
- sacrifising an animal
- observing fasting
- performing tahajjud
- giving out Zakkat.
- The theme in the Surah Al-Ikhlas is clear that all the following forms of beliefs are wrong except one. Which one?
- Jesus Christ is the son of God.
- There is only one God.
- We were created in the image of God.
- Our bodies are temples of God.
- What does a sin do to a person according to the Hadith of the prophet (SAW)?
- Changes the mind.
- Destroys the brain.
- Changes the behavior.
- Punches the mind.
- All the following people are cursed by Allah as we learn from the prophet's traditions except one who
- disobeys his parents
- drinks alcohol
- controls munkar
- receives bribe.
- "Alhamdulillah" - "Yarhamkallah" "Yahdikumullah". This conversation takes place when a person
- sneezes
- beldjes
- coughs
- passes wind.
- Four pupils offered Islamic greetings as follows. Who among them is closest to Allah(s.w) according to the teachings of the prophet(S.A.W)
- Saudah - Gave a full Islamic greeting.
- Zakiya-Greeted with a smile.
- Imran - Greeted a group of people.
- Iqran - Was the first to offer Salaam.
- Obligations towards the dead are an act of Ibaada which the sharia classifies as
- Fardh Kifaya
- Fardh A'in
- Sunna Muaqada
- Al-Waajib.
- Upon receiving news of the death of his beloved friend, Darwesh should say
- Anta salaafnaa wa nahnu bil adri
- Fiihaa nuidukum wa fiihaa nukhrijukum.
- Fii amaanillah.
- Inna lillahi wa inna illaihi raajiun.
- All the following Ibaadaats of Hajj are performed seven times each except one. Which one?
- Twawaf around Kaaba.
- Drinking from Zamzam spring.
- Sa'y on swafa and Marwa
- Ramyul Jimar at the stampid.
- Which one of the following actions will break the Swaum of a fasting Muslim?
- Sleeping while fasting.
- Vomiting intentionally.
- Bathing in a sunny day.
- Tasting flavor of the food you are preparing.
- Muslims can perform Sunna Qabliya prayer before all these salaats except one. Which one?
- Eid prayer
- Fajr prayer
- Jum'a prayer
- Magrib prayer.
- The measure of amount of wealth a Muslim should have to qualify him to pay zakkat according to sharia is known as
- Shibr
- Qulatain
- Nisab
- Qiratun.
- Ladies in the state of Heidh and Nifas impurities are allowed by sharia to
- enter a mosque
- recite the holy Quran
- pray swalah from home
- attend the Eid congregations.
- What is the direction of Qibla while in Kenya?
- East
- North
- West
- South.
- The attribute of Allah "Al-Muhaimin" means the
- protector
- powerful
- magnificent
- holy.
- The stick that Nabii Musa had that turned into a big snake and also created a path across the sea was a
- walking stick
- protection stick
- grazing stick
- magic stick.
- Which of the following statements best explains Tawaakuul?
- Joining Islam without Shahada.
- Love for Islam without knowledge.
- The fear of Allah(s.w) without Imaan.
- Relying on Allah (s.w) without taking precautions.
- Which of the following temptations is not common in the current Muslim Umma?
- Loss of lifes.
- Reduced foods and fruits.
- Sacrifice of children.
- Hunger.
- The prophet (p.b.u.h) advised Muslims masters "Pay your servants before their sweat dries" Which virtue was the prophet instilling in Muslims?
- Justice to servants.
- Kindness to servants.
- Generosity to servants.
- Hospitality to servants.
- Which of the following is not the best way to treat the HIV and AIDS patients in Islam?
- Eat and play with them.
- Visit them and show love for them.
- Use them as an example while warning others.
- Pray the dua for them.
- The main reason why the visitors from the East came along the coast of Kenya was to
- do missionary work
- trade
- create towns and cities
- create Swahili language.
- Which of the following communities met with the prophet (S.A.W) for a pledge of peace at Aqaba? The
- Aws and Khazaraj
- Answaars and Muhaajiruns
- Banu Bakr and Banu Khuza
- Arabs and Jews.
- Muslims almost lost victory in the battle of Uhud because some group
- were hypocrites
- disobeyed their leader's advice
- supported the enemies
- became so tired.
- For the Muslims who are travelling to Makka for Hajj Ibaada, we wish them well by saying Hajj
- Kariim
- Mukarram
- Maqbul
- Mabruur.
- Which of the following sub tribes is correctly matched with the tribe it belongs?
- Banu Hashim - Jewish
- Banu Quridhwa - Arab
- Banu Sa'ad - Arab
- Banu Nadhiir - Arab.
- The prophet (p.b.u.h) taught Muslims three things that should never be delayed when their time comes. Which one is not among them? When
- a traveller is ready for a journey
- food is ready for eating
- a person dies for burial
- a youth is ready for marriage.
- King Najashy of Habesh welcomed
- the disciples of Jesus Christ who paid him a visit
- Muslims who had migrated from Makka
- the followers of Musa who were attacked by Fir'aun
- the Christian monks who associated with Jesus.
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Social Studies & Religious Education Questions and Answers - Class 8 Mid Term 2 Exams 2023 Set 2
Study the map of Soya Area and answer questions 1-7
- Which one of the following products is transported along the railway line to the factory near Joba town?
- Cattle
- Tree logs
- Minerals
- Milk
- The general rise of land in Soya area is from
- North East
- North
- South West
- South
- The approximate area of the beef ranch in Soya area in square kilometres is
- 5.6km2
- 8.0km2
- 3.5km2
- 7.5km2
- A shop has been broken into in Joba town. The matter should be reported at the
- army camp
- law courts
- prison
- police station
- The type of pollution likely to be experienced most by the people living near the mines is
- noise pollution
- water pollution
- air pollution
- soil pollution
- The location of the flour mill was mainly influenced by
- availability of space
- nearness to a road
- availability of labour
- nearness to wheat farms
- The economic benefit of the forest in Soya area is that it
- influences climate in the area
- protects water catchment areas
- provides raw materials for paper making
- is a tourists attraction site
- The main function of the council of elders in the traditional Ameru government was to
- write down the laws of the community
- organize the marriage ceremonies
- solve disputes among the people
- treat diseases among the people
- Below are statements about a relief region in Africa.
- It has low altitude
- It is widespread in West Africa
- Some places are dry
The relief feature described above is- Coastal lowlands
- Rift valley region
- Plateau region
- Highland region
- Three of the following statements about horticultural farming in Netherlands are correct. Which one is not?
- Crops are sold through co-operatives
- All crops are grown in large plantations
- Some of the crops are exported
- Intensive farming is carried out
- The interaction of the Agikuyu and Akamba people in the pre-colonial period resulted in
- establishment of a new language
- exchange of trade goods
- establishment of towns in the interior
- increase in hostilities between the two communities
- Which of the following minerals is correctly matched with its end product?
- Copper - paper
- Petroleum - currency coins
- Soda Ash - lubricants
- Limestone - cement
- The diagram below represents the formation of a lake.
The lake shown above was formed through- deposition
- erosion
- faulting
- lava damming
- Three of the following statements about Homo Erectus are true. Which one is not?
- He walked upright
- He used fire
- He made iron tools
- He used speech to communicate
- The Maasai people settled on the floor of the Rift valley during the migration period because
- the areas were good for grazing
- the areas received high rainfall
- the areas had flat land
- the areas were free from tsetse flies
- The French used assimilation policy in administering Senegal in order to
- reduce resistance to colonial rule
- reduce the cost of ruling the colony
- enable Africans form political parties
- promote French way of life
- Which of the following pre-historic sites is found in Sudan?
- Magosi
- Merowe
- Ntusi
- Lalibela
- When a person who has grown up children and had written a will dies, the estate is
- taken over by a court of law
- administered by a trustee
- shared according to what is stated in the will
- given to the eldest son
- Below are characteristics of a climatic region in Africa;
- There is high humidity
- There is no distinct dry period
- Annual rainfall exceeds 2000mm
The climatic region described above is- Equatorial climate
- Mountain climate
- Mediterranean climate
- Savannah climate
- Before the coming of Europeans, the Nyamwezi people were ruled by
- kings
- hereditary chiefs
- council of elders
- warriors
- Which one of the following dams in Kenya is not found along River Tana
- Kiambere
- Kamburu
- Gitaru
- Turkwel
- The following are factors that influence population growth
- Gentle relief
- High rainfall
- Cool conditions
- Fertile soils
- Presence of towns
Which combination of factors has mostly attracted large population in Central Kenya?- (i), (iv), (v)
- (iii), (iv), (v)
- (ii), (iii), (iv)
- (i), (ii), (iii)
- Africans in Tanganyika were appointed as chiefs by the Germans mainly to
- make laws
- teach Africans traditional culture
- collect taxes
- build schools
- Which one of the following is a basic need in a family?
- Land
- Education
- Clothes
- Love
- Which of the following groups is made crops that were grown in Kenya in the pre-colonial period?
- Yams, millet, sorghum
- Maize, sweet potatoes, rice
- Kales, Irish potatoes, sorghum
- Rice, tomatoes, potatoes
- Attainment of independence in Zimbabwe was through armed struggle mainly because
- Africans had trained soldiers
- White settlers did not want to negotiate
- Africans had formed political parties
- Africans were helped by the African Unionup
- The source of river White Nile is
- Lake Chad
- Lake Tana
- Lake Albert
- Lake Victoria
- Most people in Germany live in urban centres mainly because
- they are old
- they work in towns
- they are educated
- they have small families
- Which one of the following weather instruments is used to measure the speed of wind?
- Hygrometer
- Thermometer
- Barometer
- Anemometer
Use the map of Africa below to answer questions 30 to 33
- The sun is directly overhead the line of latitude marked X in the month of
- December
- June
- September
- March
- The effect of the winds marked P is that they
- cause convectional rainfall in the Congo basin
- cause fog and mist
- lower temperatures along the coast
- cause dry conditions along the coast
- Which one of the following communities is found in the area marked H?
- Amharans
- Shilluk
- Somali
- Agiriama
- The country marked T was colonized by
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Britain
- Conflicts over land boundaries among villagers are best solved through
- taking matters to courts of law
- involving village elders
- reporting matters to police station
- selling the land under dispute
- You are playing in the field and your friend is cut on the leg by a sharp stone. The most immediate action for you to take is
- call his parents
- take him to hospital
- stop the bleeding
- give him warm water to drink
- The main problem facing pastoralism in Botswana is
- diseases caused by pests
- long distances to markets
- attacks on cattle by wild animals
- inadequate pasture in the dry period
- Three of the following traditional weather observation methods indicate a dry season. Which one does not?
- Dry grasses
- Appearances of locust
- Shedding of leaves
- Dew on the grass
- Three of the following are responsibilities of children in a family. Which one is not?
- Building family house
- Respecting other members of the family
- Taking care of family property
- Performing some family duties
- In the traditional Buganda government, the title of the army officer was
- Muyasi
- Gabuga
- Mtwale
- Bataka
- Kenya's main exports are
- machinery and fertilizers
- tea and flowers
- petroleum and textiles
- livestock and electronics
- Major towns in Africa are densely populated due to presence of
- social amenities
- good roads
- jobs
- high rainfall
- The diagram below shows a fishing method
The fishing method illustrated in the diagram above is- net drifting
- long lining
- purse seining
- trawling
- Which one of the following cultural practices should be discouraged among African communities?
- Raiding other communities for cattle
- Wearing traditional clothes
- Attending initiation ceremonies
- Eating traditional foods
- The cheapest method of poultry farming is
- deep litter
- free range
- fold
- battery
- Which of the following industries in Kenya is correctly matched with its type?
- Radio repair-manufacturing
- Paper making - assembling
- Vehicle making - service
- Bread baking - processing
- The earliest inhabitants to settle in the forested areas in Central Kenya were
- Dahalo and Sanye
- Pokot and Kalenjin
- Dorobo and Gumba
- Galla and Burji
- Waiyaki wa Hinga collaborated with the Europeans in Kenya by
- protecting the railway workers
- giving them land to build forts
- giving the British mining rights
- helping missionaries to establish schools
- Which one of the following combinations is made up of types of fish reared in fish farms in Japan?
- Eels and tuna
- Tilapia and mudfish
- Mudfish and Nile perch
- Catfish and tilapia
- Which one of the following is a traditional ceremony that enabled boys and girls to interact in the pre-colonial period?
- Wrestling
- Initiation
- Dancing
- Education
- The main factor that favours dairy farming in the highland regions in Kenya is presence of
- milk factories
- cool and wet conditions
- good roads
- ready market for milk
- Lawlessness in the society can be caused by the following practices except
- tribalism
- patriotism
- corruption
- racism
- The Sahel region of West Africa is sparsely populated due to
- presence of tsetse flies
- seasonal flooding in the area
- presence of swampy conditions
- unreliable rainfall in the area.
- Tourists who visit the Coastal parts of Kenya are mainly attracted by
- wildbeests migration
- high class hotels
- sandy beaches
- pre-historic sites
- Most traders in Kenya use roads to transport their goods because
- roads are widespread
- it is the cheapest form of transport
- vehicles are fast
- it is a safe way of transporting goods
- Three of the following statements about the British Colonial rule in Kenya are true. Which one is not?
- The colonial government allowed white settlers to settle in Kenya
- Educated Africans and Europeans were equal
- Africans lost their fertile lands
- Some Africans were appointed chiefs
- Gold is extracted from the ground in South Africa using
- drilling method
- open cast method
- dredging method
- deep shaft method
- Standard Eight pupils of Nairobi Primary School visited a nearby game park. They saw electric fence around the game park. The function of the electric fence is to
- prevent people from going into the park
- protect tourists driving in the park
- prevent animal and human conflict
- enable game wardens to charge entry fee
- In Kenya, a person qualifies to vie for a parliamentary seat if the person
- has worked as a public servant
- is 21 years old and registers as a voter
- lives in the constituency he is vying
- is a member of a political party
- The founders of the kingdom of Old Ghana spoke a
- West Atlantic language
- Voltaic language
- Mande language
- Semitic language
- The head of a county government in Kenya is
- a County Commissioner
- a Senator
- a Speaker
- a Governor
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- God's care for human beings after their disobedience was seen when
- he made clothes for them
- he gave them fruits to eat
- he protected them from the snake
- he forgave them their sins
- Which one of the following was a command that God gave Noah after the floods?
- 'Through you, I will bless all nations'
- 'Leave your father's land'
- 'You should not eat meat with blood in it'
- 'Do not come near the tree of life'
- Who among the following sons of Jacob demonstrated responsibility when his brothers planned to kill Joseph?
- Simeon
- Benjamin
- Naphtali
- Reuben
- On the night the Israelites left Egypt, God punished the Egyptians by
- killing their firstborn males
- causing a heavy hailstorm
- covering the country with darkness
- changing water into blood
- God's covenant with the Israelites near Mount Sinai was sealed through
- reciting the commandments
- eating roast meat
- sprinkling of blood
- appearance of a rainbow
- The name of the wife of Nabal whom king David took to be his wife was
- Bathsheba
- Abigail
- Merab
- Jezebel
- Which one of the following ways did King Solomon show his wisdom? When he
- decided a case involving a baby
- built a temple in Jerusalem
- banned the worship of idols
- traded with foreign kings
- Prophet Elisha rewarded the women of Shunem for her kindness by
- building a house for her
- making her rich
- healing her of bleeding
- promising her a son
- The prophecy of Zechariah about Jesus was that he would
- be born in Bethlehem
- be called the eternal father
- ride on a donkey to Jerusalem
- escape to Egypt
- When Jesus was presented in the temple, Simeon described the baby as
- the redeemer of Jerusalem
- the light to the Gentiles
- the king of Jews
- the suffering servant
- King Herod wanted to kill baby Jesus because
- he wanted to continue ruling
- Jesus was becoming famous
- many people were visiting Jesus
- the wisemen advised him to do so
- "Come with me and I will teach you how to catch people' (Mark 1:17). When Jesus said words to Peter and Andrew, they were
- travelling to Emmaus
- fishing in lake Galilee
- collecting taxes
- preaching in the villages
- The parable of Jesus that teaches Christians to use their wealth to help other people is
- Lazarus and the rich man
- the hidden treasure
- the rich fool
- the ten young women
- The teaching of Jesus about the narrow door encourages Christians to
- be patient
- humble themselves
- persevere suffering
- share with others
- Jesus healed a leper and told him to present himself to the priest in order to
- be forgiven his sins
- ask for his property
- be blessed by the priest
- fulfil the law of Moses
- The Jews sang when Jesus rode on a donkey to Jerusalem because
- he had performed a miracle
- they knew he was the Messiah
- the Passover was approaching
- he had fed them with fish and bread
- Which one of the following events took place during the resurrection of Jesus?
- Two angels spoke to the women
- The curtain in the temple was torn
- A star appeared in the East
- Darkness covered the earth.
- The disciples were in a closed room on the day of Pentecost because
- they were praying
- they were preaching to a big crowd
- they were afraid of the Jews
- they were waiting for the Holy spirit.
- Who among the following people requested Peter to give him the power of the Holy spirit?
- Simon of Cyrene
- Ethiopian Eunuch
- Joseph of Arimathea
- Simon of Samaria
- The early believers demonstrated their unity in Christ when they
- placed their hands on new converts
- sang together in the synagogues
- met together to share meals
- preached in the villages
- The gift of the Holy spirit demonstrated by Philip when he met the Ethiopian Eunuch was
- interpreting scriptures
- performing miracles
- healing
- wisdom
- In traditional African Communities, people offer animal sacrifices mainly to
- remember ancestors
- appease God
- please priests
- share meals
- Elders are respected in traditional African communities because of their
- age
- education
- wisdom
- skills
- In traditional African communities, people marry mainly to
- get companionship
- get children
- be respected in the community
- get wealth
- Shrines in traditional African communities are places where
- ceremonies are held
- ancestors are buried
- trade is carried out
- sacrifices are offered
- Anna, a standard eight pupil has become pregnant. She should be advised to
- get married
- terminate the pregnancy
- give birth
- look for a job
- Four pupils have free time during the holiday. Who is engaged in an activity that benefits the community?
- Mokeira - Fetching water for an old woman
- Shikanda - Singing in the church choir
- Mutiso - Reading the Bible
- Kerubo - Looking after livestock
- Christians are advised to obey lawful authority because
- leaders are educated people
- all authority comes from God
- it makes them respected
- they set good examples
- Abortion is discouraged in Christianity because
- it is against God's commands
- it costs money
- it leads to stigmatization
- it is a waste of time
- Which one of the following activities was done by European missionaries who came to Kenya? They
- intermarried with Africans
- introduced plantation farming
- established mission schools
- established towns along the coast
SECTION II
ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- Which one of the following surahs of the Quran has Bismillahi as part of its verses?
- Fatiha
- Maun
- Ikhlas
- Falaq
- Which town was prophet Mohammad born?
- Madina
- Taif
- Jeddah
- Makkah
- Which one of the following surahs of the Quran encourages patience?
- Maun
- Asr
- Fatiha
- Alaq
- Which direction do the Muslims face while performing Salat?
- Jerusalem
- Taif
- Madina
- Makkah
- Which of the following was the first surah to be revealed in the Quran?
- Nas
- Alaq
- Kauthar
- Ikhlas
- Which one of the following acts will nullify one's wudhu?
- Smiling
- Talking
- Sleeping
- Breathing
- Which of the following business practices is condemned in Islam?
- Charging interest
- Selling on credit
- Making profit
- Weighing accurately
- Who among the following angels of Allah (SW) in charge of rain?
- Malik
- Ridhwan
- Jibril
- Mikail
- Which one of the following events took place during the month of Ramadhan?
- The treaty of Hudaibiyah
- Kaabah was built
- The journey of Isra-wal-Miraj
- Revelation of the Quran
- Complete the following hadith; Paradise lies under the feet of
- mothers
- fathers
- uncles
- brothers
- Which one of the following surahs of the Quran mentions the people of the books?
- Maun
- Alaq
- Bayyinah
- Humaza
- Which one of the following pairs of surahs are recited to seek for Allah's protection?
- Fatiha and Nas
- Nas and Ikhlas
- Ikhlas and Falaq
- Falaq and Nas
- How long did the prophet (SAW) preach Islam secretly?
- 3 yrs
- 4 yrs
- 10 yrs
- 1 yr
- Which one of the following is an example of najasatul mughaladha?
- Urine
- Blood
- Pig
- Pus
- Which one of the following is the 4th pillar of Islam?
- Salat
- Saum
- Zakat
- Hajj
- Which attribute of Allah (S.W) means that He is the protector
- Al-Aziz
- Al-Muhaimin
- Al-Malik
- Al-Jabbar
- Who among the following prophets of Allah (SW) was known as Khalillulah?
- Mohammad
- Issa
- Ibrahim
- Musa
- Three of the following are characteristics of the prophets of Allah (SW) except
- intelligence
- truthful
- unkind
- generous
- Which one of the following is not a right of a neighbour?
- Visitation
- Greetings
- Peace
- Quarrelin
- During which month do Muslims celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr?
- Muharram
- Rajab
- Safar
- Shawwal
- Which one of the following expressions is said to congratulate one another?
- Subhanallah
- Maashallah
- Bismillahi
- Yarhamkallah
- How many khutbahs are said during Eid prayers?
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 2
- Which one of the following is the mother of all sins according to the teachings of Islam?
- Alcohol
- Shirk
- Gambling
- Stealing
- Which one of the following prayers is only performed during the month of Ramadhan?
- Taraweh
- Witr
- Dhuha
- Khusuj
- Which one of the following is festival performed to celebrate the birth of a newly born baby?
- Tahnią
- Aqiqah
- Miraaj
- Eid
- Complete the following hadith, "Whoever believes in Allah and the last day should not annoy his
- Mother
- father
- neighbour
- relatives
- Who among the following was not among the four rightly guided caliphs of Islam?
- Authman
- Abubakar
- Umar
- Abdiaziq
- Who among the following acts is condemned in Islam?
- Praying
- Begging
- Laughing
- Crying
- Which one of the following surahs of the Quaran is known as Thuluthul Quran?
- Ikhlas
- Fatiha
- Nas
- Falaq
- After completing their college courses, four Muslim girls got temporary employment in the following places. Who among them went against the teachings of Islam?
- Amina: Employed as a nurse
- Fawziya: Employed as a cashier in a bar
- Ruqaya: Employed as a librarian
- Malika: Employed as a sweeper in a school
MARKING SCHEME
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Social Studies & Religious Education Questions and Answers - Class 8 End Term Exams Term 2 2023 Set 1
Study the map of Beso area and use it to answer questions 1 to 7.
- The highest part of Beso area is in the
- central region.
- game park.
- west.
- east.
- The main reason why Beso area has a high population is that the area has
- adequate rainfall.
- good roads.
- several trading centres.
- gently sloping land.
- A forest reserve was established in Beso area mainly to
- provide timber in the area.
- make the landscape beautiful.
- provide shade to tea bushes.
- preserve water catchment areas.
- Which one of the following offices in the area covered by the map issues trading licences?
- Chief's office.
- County commissioner's.
- County office.
- Governor's office.
- Tea is grown in the central part of Beso area because
- there are cool and wet conditions.
- there are good roads to transport tea.
- rivers provide water for irrigation.
- the area is hilly.
- Which one of the following economic activities is not carried out in Beso area?
- Trading
- Lumbering
- Tourism
- Transport
- The administrative head of Beso area is
- an assistant county commissioner.
- a county commissioner.
- a governor.
- a chief.
- Before the coming of Europeans, decisions among the San people were made through
- consensus.
- chiefs.
- council of elders.
- kings.
- Which one of the following is a responsibility of children in a family?
- Providing land to build a family house.
- Providing security in the family.
- Taking care of family property.
- Providing basic needs.
- Which one of the following traditional weather observation methods indicates the approach of a wet season?
- Grass turning brown.
- Appearance of locusts.
- Absence of dew on the grass.
- Growing of new leaves on plants.
- The Agiriama people were defeated by the British mainly because
- the Agiriama used inferior weapons.
- the British had a large army.
- Agiriama leaders were arrested.
- other communities did not support the Agiriama.
- Large urban centres in Germany are densely populated because
- rural areas are dry.
- most people are educated.
- many people work in towns.
- most families are small.
- Which one of the following groups is made up of communities that migrated from Bahr -el-Ghazal region?
- Abagusii, Abakuria, Abaluhyia.
- Taita, Pokomo, Mijikenda.
- Maasai, Iteso, Karamajong.
- Luo, Acholi, Dinka.
- Most settlement schemes in Kenya are found in the highland regions because
- the areas have good roads.
- the areas had been taken by white settlers.
- the areas receive high rainfall.
- cash crops are grown in the areas.
- A school motto is important because it
- guides learners to achieve school aims.
- outlines school rules.
- allocates time for school activities.
- shows direction to a school.
- The diagram below represents a marine fishing method.
The fishing method shown above is- trawling.
- net drifting.
- purse seining.
- long lining.
- Which one of the following pre-historic sites is found in Uganda?
- Fort Ternan.
- Merowe
- Lalibela.
- Ishango.
- Which one of the following groups is made up of Bantu communities found in Central Africa?
- Baganda, Basoga, Batoro.
- Zulu, Venda, Xhosa.
- Balunda, Chewa, Lozi.
- Chagga, Hehe, Nyamwezi.
- Age groups in traditional African communities are made up of people
- who have a common ancestor.
- who speak the same language.
- initiated about the same time.
- who live in the same area.
- The government of Botswana helps pastoral communities in the country through
- giving them loans to buy cattle.
- drilling boreholes in pastoral areas.
- irrigating pasture in grazing areas.
- giving pastoralists animal feeds.
- In Kenya human rights can be abused in the following ways except
- arresting suspected criminals.
- dispersing peaceful demonstrations.
- beating suspected criminals.
- engaging children in hard labour.
- The political party that led Ghana to independence was
- United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC).
- Northern Peoples Party (NPP).
- African National Congress (ANC).
- Convention Peoples Party (CPP).
- Three of the following factors may lead to slow population growth in a country. Which one may not?
- Practice of family planning methods.
- Late marriages.
- Practice of polygamy.
- Decrease in food production.
- Practice of shifting cultivation has decreased due to
- decrease in rainfall.
- decrease in soil fertility.
- inadequate farming equipment.
- increase in population.
- The natural forests along the coast in Kenya are preserved mainly because they
- have rare indigenous trees.
- are sources of rivers.
- provide timber for export.
- produce pulp for paper making.
- Which one of the following statements about assembling industries in Kenya is true? They
- mainly use imported materials.
- are found in rural areas.
- employ most people.
- mainly produce goods for export.
- The judicial system in Kenya is headed by the
- President.
- Chief justice.
- Attorney General.
- Speaker.
- Which one of the following is not a function of a clan?
- Maintaining clan traditions.
- Allocating land to clan members.
- Settling disputes among members.
- Getting marriage partners for members.
- Most mountains on the floor of the Rift Valley were formed through
- faulting.
- erosion.
- volcanicity.
- folding.
- The Bantu people migrated from the Congo Basin mainly due to
- search for better farming lands.
- attacks by the Galla people.
- low rainfall in the area.
- search for better grazing lands.
- The main forms of transport used to distribute petroleum products in Kenya are pipeline and
- water.
- air
- railway.
- road.
Use the map of Kenya below to answer questions 32 to 35.
- Which one of the following statements about the communities that used the route marked Z during migration is false? They
- practised fishing.
- were escaping from Galla raids.
- settled around lake Victoria.
- spoke a Nilotic language.
- The method used to extract the mineral mined at the place marked T is
- opencast
- scooping.
- dredging.
- evaporation.
- Three of the following statements about the town marked S are true. Which one is not? It
- started as a colonial post.
- is Kenya's main seaport.
- was visited by early visitors.
- has a petroleum refinery industry.
- The lake marked M is lake
- Nakuru.
- Baringo
- Elementaita.
- Naivasha
- Three of the following are problems facing dairy farming in Kenya. Which one is not?
- Delays in transporting mil.
- Inadequate pasture in the dry season.
- Poor prices for milk to farmers.
- Inadequate labour in dairy farms.
- The colonial policy used by the French to administer Senegal was
- direct rule.
- assimilation
- indirect rule.
- paternalism.
- Which one of the following dams was mainly constructed to store water for irrigation?
- Aswan High Dam.
- Akosombo Dam.
- Masinga Dam.
- Kariba Dam.
- Which one of the following factors may undermine peace in urban centres?
- Competition for pasture.
- High rates of unemployment.
- Differences in cultural practices.
- High levels of illiteracy.
- The main benefit of Jua Kali industries is that they
- produce goods for export.
- make use of idle lands.
- provide employment.
- make use of imported raw materials.
- Who among the following prominent African leaders was not a founder member of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)?
- Leopold Sedar Senghor.
- Gamal Abdel Nasser.
- Haile Selassie.
- Nelson Mandela.
- Which one of the following rivers is correctly matched with the water body where it drains into?
- River Omo - Indian Ocean
- River Nzoia - Lake Victoria
- River Nile - Lake Turkana
- River Zambezi - Mediterranean Sea
- The two countries connected by the Trans African Highway are
- South Africa and Egypt.
- Nigeria and Algeria.
- Benin and Morocco.
- Kenya and Nigeria.
- A similarity in the population of Kenya and India is that in both countries,
- most people live in rural areas.
- there are more males than females.
- life expectancy is over 80 years.
- families are mainly small.
- The title of the traditional leader of the Maasai people in the pre-colonial period was
- Nabongo.
- Laibon.
- Orkoiyot.
- Sakawa.
- The headquaters of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are in
- Arusha in Tanzania.
- Lusaka in Zambia.
- Pretoria in South Africa.
- Gaborone in Botswana.
- Flower farmers in Kenya are able to grow them throughout the years because they
- are grown in greenhouses.
- are grown in high rainfall areas.
- are in great demand.
- have a ready market.
- Which one of the following is the most effective method of ensuring discipline among pupils in a school?
- Punishing pupils who misbehave.
- Making rules for pupils to follow.
- Promoting dialogue.
- Sending away indisciplined pupils.
- Three of the following are principles of democracy. Which one is not?
- People elect leaders of their choice.
- Citizens are involved in decision making.
- There is respect for human rights.
- Citizens are exempted from taxes.
- The amount of water vapour in the air is measured using
- a barometer.
- a hygrometer.
- an anemometer
- a thermometer.
- A contribution of Julius Nyerere in promoting peace in Eastern Africa was that he
- chaired peace talks in Burundi.
- promoted the use of Kiswahili.
- established Ujamaa Villages.
- supported liberation movements.
- Which one of the following factors does not influence the climate of a place?
- Relief
- Altitude
- Longitude
- Latitude
- Rural to rural migration in Kenya is mainly caused by
- retirement from employment.
- search for trade goods.
- search for employment.
- search for better farming land.
- Oxbow lakes are formed through
- deposition.
- erosion.
- faulting.
- volcanicity.
- Farmers in the highland regions of Kenya grow tea in small farms because of
- scarcity of labour.
- scarcity of tea factories.
- scarcity of farming land.
- high cost of growing tea in large farms.
- The main tourist attraction in the islands of Mauritius is
- snow-capped mountains.
- coastal beaches.
- pyramids.
- pre-historic sites.
- When the Nandi people resisted British colonial rule in Kenya, they were led by
- Koitalel arap Samoei.
- Mukite wa Nameme.
- Waiyaki wa Hinga.
- Mekatilili wa Menza.
- Which one of the following groups is made up of the most important imports in Eastern Africa?
- Fertilizers and livestock.
- Petroleum and machinery.
- Textiles and canned foods.
- Flowers and tea.
- In Kenya, implementation of government policies is done by the
- executive.
- judiciary.
- legislature.
- senate.
- A foreigner is allowed to register as a Kenyan citizen if the person has continuously lived in Kenya for
- two years.
- four years.
- seven years.
- five years.
PART II
SECTION A
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- Which one of the following statements describes why human beings are special in God's creation? They were
- placed in the garden of Eden.
- the last to be created.
- created from the soil.
- created in the image of God.
- The main reason why God saved Noah and his family from the flood was that Noah
- was an old man.
- lived a holy life.
- accepted to build the ark.
- was a priest.
- At which one of the following places did Jacob see a staircase of angels in a dream?
- Moreh
- Peniel
- Shechem
- Bethel
- Which one of the following was a reason why the Israelites ate unleavened bread before they left Egypt?
- There was no yeast in Egypt.
- They were celebrating the Passover.
- They were in a hurry to leave Egypt.
- They wanted to remember their suffering.
- Which one of the following commandments did the Israelites break when Aaron made a golden bull calf?
- "Worship no other god but me"
- "Do not accuse anyone falsely"
- "Do not commit murder"
- "Keep the Sabbath day Holy"
- Who among the following women was a judge in Israel?
- Ruth
- Naomi
- Deborah
- Miriam
- Which one of the following was done by Samuel when he was the king of Israel? He
- consulted a Median.
- took Naboth's vineyard.
- took the wife of Uriah.
- built a temple in Jerusalem.
- Naboth was stoned to death mainly because
- false accusations were brought against him.
- Jezebel hated him.
- he had refused to sell his vineyard to Ahab.
- he had committed adultery.
- The triumphant entry of Jesus to Jerusalem riding on a donkey had been prophesied by
- Micah
- Zechariah.
- Hosea
- Joel.
- Which one of the following was done by the wisemen when they saw baby Jesus? They
- went to tell Herod.
- gave Him clothes.
- asked Jesus' parents questions.
- presented gifts to Him.
- Who among the following people described Jesus as the light of the Gentiles during the presentation?
- Simeon.
- Zechariah
- Anna
- Elizabeth
- When some soldiers went to John the Baptist, he advised them to
- respect the Jewish law.
- observe the Sabbath.
- be contented with their pay.
- obey the Roman rulers.
- When Jesus changed water into wine, He had gone to Cana to
- visit His relatives.
- preach in the synagogue.
- attend the Passover feast.
- attend a wedding.
- The main lesson Christians learn from the miracle of healing of the Roman Centurion's servant is that Jesus is
- a universal Saviour.
- our father
- a healer.
- all knowing.
- Which one of the following parables did Jesus teach while seated in a boat
- The mustard seed.
- The sower.
- The ten young women.
- The widow and the judge.
- The people who took Jesus to the high priest accused Him of
- mixing with sinners.
- refusing to pay taxes.
- claiming to destroy the temple.
- working on a Sabbath.
- On the day Jesus resurrected, He first met and spoke to
- Mary Magdalene.
- Salome.
- Joanna.
- Cleopas.
- On the day of Pentecost, the disciples were in a locked room because they were
- waiting for the Holy Spirit.
- afraid of the Jews.
- praying and singing.
- sleeping.
- Which one of the following miracles was performed by Peter in Lydda? He
- raised Tabitha.
- healed a lame beggar.
- raised Eutychus.
- healed Aeneas.
- Who among the following believers was chosen by the disciples as a deacon?
- Paul
- Barnabbas
- Phillip
- Matthias
- Which one of the following is a fruit of the Holy Spirit?
- Faith
- Wisdom
- Healing
- Love
- Who among the following specialists in traditional African Communities leads people in offering sacrifices?
- Diviners
- Priest
- Herbalist
- Rainmaker
- People share resources in traditional African communities in order to
- use surplus resources.
- be recognized in the society.
- show concern for others.
- be rewarded.
- A common practice during marriage in both Christianity and traditional African communities is
- blessing the couple.
- offering sacrifices.
- exchanging vows.
- eating sacrificial meals.
- Blood that is shed during initiation in traditional African communities indicates
- that the initiate are brave.
- the value of responsibility.
- a change from childhood.
- union with ancestors.
- Peter hides in the toilet when other pupils are cleaning their classrooms. The best action for you to take is to
- report him to the teacher on duty.
- get another pupil to work for him.
- tell him to work with other pupils.
- report to his parents.
- The element of prayer when a person prays for his needs is
- confession.
- adoration.
- Petition.
- Intercession.
- In Kenya, the church has established health facilities in order to
- provide free treatment.
- create jobs in the country.
- get money to build churches.
- promote good health among people.
- Christian youth can spend their free time serving the community by
- attending birthday parties.
- cleaning market streets.
- singing in the church choir.
- playing football.
- Thika School for the Blind was started by
- Salvation Army Church.
- Catholic Church.
- Methodist Church.
- African Inland Church.
SECTION B:
ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- Muslims are commanded over two pillars in surah Bayyina, as they usually follow each other in the Holy Qur'an. Which ones?
- Perform prayers and give out zakat.
- Fear Allah and the day of judgement.
- Fast swaum and go for Hajj.
- Respect Allah and do good to parents.
- Allah (s.w) created man in the best mould and then reduced him to the lowest of low, as stated in surah Tiin. This could be due to his
- forgetfulness.
- weakness.
- immorality.
- mortality.
- What was the prophet reminded to do in surah Dhuha with the many favours that Allah (s.w) blessed Him with?
- To make others rich.
- To do good with them.
- Distribute them to the needy.
- Take them out.
- The historical event that makes Lailatul Qadr better than 1 000 months is the
- descending of angels.
- revelation of the Holy Qur'an.
- prevailing of peace until fajr.
- way Ruh accompanies other angels.
- Which among the following forms of ikhlas is the subject matter in surah Ahad?
- Reliance on Allah.
- Fear of Allah.
- Omnipresence of Allah.
- Monotheism of Allah.
- The prophet (p.b.u.h) said that _____________________pinches the mind and you do not want people to know about it.
- virtue act.
- vice act.
- doubtful act.
- strange act.
- The following people fall in the trap of those facilitating bribe except the one who
- receives it
- mediates it.
- hates it.
- writes its contract.
- In which pillar of swalah is Tashahhud recited? In
- sujud.
- julus.
- qiyam.
- rukuu.
- The two parts of the body dusted during Tayammum are
- nose and ears.
- feet and head.
- neck and chest.
- face and arms.
- Which of the following fardh salaats have no sunna baadiya after them?
- Dhuhr and Maghrib.
- Maghrib and Isha.
- Fajr and Asr.
- Isha and Fajr.
- Which one of the following is a condition for fasting? One must be
- a praying Muslim.
- a free citizen.
- in good health condition.
- a Muslim.
- Which act in Taraweh sunna prayer makes it to be called "Taraweh"?
- There is a pause after every two rakaats.
- It is only performed once in a year.
- It is performed during the fasting month.
- It is performed by reciting the whole Qur'an.
- All the following ibaadaats in Hajj are performed seven times except
- sa'y.
- twawaf.
- ram-yul jimaar.
- drinking from zamzam.
- Muslims who arrive in Makka for Hajj ibaada utter acceptance recitation called
- talbia.
- tahniq.
- takbir.
- tash-kur.
- Which of the following is not a pillar included in salaat janaza?
- A niyyat
- Qiyan
- Sujuud
- Surah Fatiha
- The imam leading a congregation in salaat janaza for a dead woman should stand around the _________________ of the body.
- head
- feet
- waist
- chest
- Muslims who do not practise the five daily salaats are
- breaking the religion.\
- joining half the religion.
- not together with others.
- not true Muslims.
- Which type of wisdom shall a Muslim apply in a situation where he is required to think on his own before acting?
- Ijma
- Qiyas.
- Qur'an.
- Hadith.
- The measure of water that cannot be dirtified hence remains clean for ablution is called
- Nisab.
- Qiratuu.
- Shibr.
- Qulatein.
- All the rituals performed for the dead are in the Islamic sharia classified as
- Sunna Muaqada.
- Fardh kifaya.
- Mustahabbu.
- Fardh Ain.
- Which among the following dates of the month is a yaumul abyath?
- 1st
- 10th
- 27th
- 15th
- On which day of the week are Muslim deeds written by angels Raqib and Atid and raised to the Arsh of Allah? On
- Monday.
- Thursday.
- Saturday.
- Friday.
- Which one of the following is the most pleasing act before Allah?
- Giving out salaams among Muslims.
- Having self control
- Kindness in what we do.
- Swalah in correct time.
- Why should a Muslim judge hear from both sides of difference?
- For him to advise and give a warning.
- To have an accurate punishment.
- To administer revenge.
- To give justice.
- It is true to say that nabii Yusuf went to prison because of
- raping Potiphar's wife.
- explaining the meanings of his drearms.
- the fitna of Potiphar's wife.
- worshipping idols.
- All the following things were instrumental in the spread of Islam along the coast except
- Islamic culture.
- trade.
- intermarriage.
- Portugal rule.
- According to the belief in Islam on “ihsan”, Allah (s.w) is___________________________ everyone wherever he or she is.
- providing for
- guiding
- hearing
- seeing
- The main reason why Allah (s.w) prohibited Muslims to use intoxicants is because they
- destroy the body health.
- have social effects.
- lead to other evils.
- are handworks of sheitwan.
- The main reason why Allah (s.w) commanded the rich to pay zakat is to protect the poor from
- shame.
- suffering.
- begging.
- gambling.
- In which of the following places do the Muslims on Hajj ibaadah perform the rite of sacrificing animals? At
- Muzdalifa.
- Minna.
- Aqaba.
- Arafa.
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Creative Arts and Social Studies Questions and Answers - Grade 6 End Term Exams Term 2 2023 Set 1
ART AND CRAFT
- The following are different ways of preparing materials used to make items using the coil and stitch technique. Which one is not?
- Dyeing
- Plaiting
- Tearing
- Stitching
- The following are different ways that are used to create centre of interest in painting except one. Which one is it?
- Placing an object at the centre of the painting.
- Using colours that contrast.
- Tinting and shading an object.
- Making a particular object in the painting bigger than the rest.
- Abigael created the picture form below.
Which technique was used?- Cross-hatching technique
- Stippling technique
- Smudging technique
- Matting technique
- Anita designed a book jacket that was meant to protect the cover and the binding of a book to make it look beautiful. Which of the following answers is not part of a book jacket?
- Back page
- The spine
- The flaps
- The illustrations
- Grade 6 learners of Hekima school drew and decorated different 3D items using different techniques. The following are the techniques used in the decorations of the items except one. Which one?
- Cross hatching
- B. Smudging
- Embossing
- Stippling
- The following are elements of photography that are supposed to be observed while taking pictures. Which one is not an element of photography?
- Focus
- Image quality
- Composition
- View point
- There are different ways of making patterns on a piece of fabric to make tie and dye patterns. Abdi listed on the following ways. Which one is not one of the ways used?
- Knotting
- Incising
- Tying objects
- Folding
- Which of the following is a conventional surface for mounting 2D artwork?
- Hessian
- Canvas
- Plastic
- Paper
- Gabriella mixed colours to paint a colour wheel. Which colour did he get after mixing red and orange?
- Pink
- Purple
- Green
- Red Orange
- Who is a marionettist in the field of Art?
- A string used by a marionette.
- A puppet moving in different directiors.
- A person controlling the marionette.
- A type of puppet made to represent human or animal character.
MUSIC
- Grade six learners of Jivunia primary school learnt about different types of musical instruments and their specific communities. Which among the following instruments was wrongly matched with its community?
- Orutu - Luo
- Obokano - Abagusii
- Uta wa Wathi - Mijikenda
- Adeudeu - Iteso
- A grade six learner made a flute. The flute produced sound by
- bowing
- plucking
- hitting
- blowing
- During music lesson, learners listed down aspects of folk songs. Which one was not correct?
- Participants
- Instrumentation
- Messages
- Response
- What is the French rhythm of the note drawn below?
- Taa-aa-aa
- Ta-te
- Taa-aa
- Taa
- A certain community sung different songs to mark the transition from childhood to adulthood. The songs that were being sang were most likely
- work songs
- marriage songs
- initiation songs
- funeral songs
- Singing with unified sound is known as
- voice blending
- social cohesion
- dynamics
- choral performance
- Which hand sign is represented in the diagram below?
- d
- m
- f
- s
- The following are components of a folk song except one. Which one?
- Message
- Formation
- Instruments
- Dancing
- Which one of the following is not a wind instrument?
- Bung'o
- Ekegogo
- Adet
- Vilingi
- The song 'Njoo twende shuleni' speaks about the importance of education. Under which type of songs can we categorize it?
- Topical songs
- Patriotic songs
- Art songs
- Religious songs
Study the map of Dori area and answer questions 21-25
- Grade six learners were asked by their teacher to study the map and identify the direction where the river was flowing from. Who gave the correct answer?
- Kelly - South East
- Kerry - North West
- Carren - North East
- Salome South West
- The population distribution pattern in Dori area is
- linear
- clustered
- nuclear
- scattered
- What evidence shows that Dori area has security?
- Presence of a school.
- Presence of the governor's office.
- Presence of a police station.
- Presence of a church.
- Three of the following economic activities are practised in Dori area except?
- farming
- fishing
- lumbering
- mining
- The elected head of Dori area is a
- senator
- chief
- governor
- county commissioner
Use the diagram below to answer questions 26 - 27.
- The lake marked X was formed through the process of
- volcanicity
- faulting
- glaciation
- deposition
- Which one of the following lakes was formed through the process above?
- L. Tana
- L. Bunyonyi
- L. Kivu
- L. Teleki
- Grade six learners were asked to name three benefits of historic built environments. Which one was not correct?
- Jane - Preserves culture.
- James - Creates jobs for many people.
- Dennis - Attracts tourists.
- Doriah - Leads to unemployment.
- A group of people with a common ancestor make a?
- society
- family
- clan
- tribe
- A grade six Social Studies teacher asked his learners to identify a group of Cushites only. Which one was correct?
- Mbugu, Burji, Hawa
- Nandi, Karamojong, Luo
- Abaganda, Abaluhya, Yao
- Amhara, Afar. Alur
- Which one of the following is not a subsistence crop? .
- Millet
- Potatoes
- Tea
- Beans
- Which one of the following fishing methods is not modern?
- Harpooning
- Trawling
- Purse seining
- Net drifting
- The following are challenges facing tourism in Eastern Africa. Which one is not?
- Insecurity
- Poor means of transport
- Poaching
- Good educational facilities
Use the map of Eastern Africa below to answer questions 34-35.
- The country marked X is
- Eritrea
- Somalia
- Djibouti
- Ethiopia
- Which of the above marked countries is not a member of the East African Community?
- K
- Y
- S
- M
SECTION A:
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- Janet and her friends had a conversation on the fall of human beings. They came to a conclusion that the fall of human beings in the garden of Eden was mainly as a resuit of
- disobedience
- greed
- laziness
- pride
- Early marriages should be discouraged mainly because
- parents of the girl get punished.
- it leads to family breakups.
- it denies the child a right to go to schoo!.
- it leads to immature birth.
- Christian youths can best make good use of their leisure time by
- visiting their friends.
- helping the elderly.
- reading the Bible.
- playing with others.
- The Bible is the inspired word of God because
- it has many books.
- it was written by many people.
- its authors were guided by the Holy Spirit.
- it took a long period of time to write.
- The story of Elisha recovering the axe - head teaches Christians that they should
- have faith in God.
- be humble.
- say the truth always.
- love one another.
- The power of God helped Samson to
- Fight the Israelites.
- marry a Philistine wife.
- kill a lion.
- keep his hair long.
- Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's dreams. This was mainly because he was
- faithful to God.
- hardworking.
- courageous.
- kind.
- The lesson Christians learn from the temptations of Jesus Christ is that they should overcome temptations mainly by
- going to church.
- praying for their enemies.
- knowing God's word.
- talking to trusted people.
- The lesson Christians learn from the healing of the ten lepers is that they should
- ask for help from religious leaders only.
- be thankful.
- seek medication.
- be fair in what they do.
- Teacher Pendo asked her learners to name disciples of Jesus. Cindy, Tommy, Daniel and Judy named as follows:
Cindy: Simon, Andrew, John and James.
Tommy: Judas, Peter, John and James.
Daniel: Thaddaeus, Levi, Philip and Bartholomeus
Judy: Matthew, John, Philip and Thomas.
Who correctly named the first four disciples of Jesus?- Tommy
- Cindy
- Judy
- Daniel
- From the story of the rich man and Lazarus, Christians should use their wealth to
- buy expensive gifts to their children.
- help relatives only.
- support the needy.
- tour places.
- A lesson that Christians learn from the healing of the bleeding woman by Jesus is that they should
- be ready to serve God.
- ask for help.
- have faith in Jesus.
- obey the word of God.
- During the Lord's supper, Jesus
- predicted Peter's denial.
- forgave the sins of his disciples
- shared meals with his parents.
- became worried of his sins.
- Prince and Elvis had been close friends. Of late, they have a disagreement. As a Christian, you should tell them to
- break the friendship.
- stop talking to each other.
- get new friends.
- seek guidance and counselling.
- Gabriel heard a group of youth planning to attack a villager whom they were suspecting to be reporting their evil activities to police. Gabriel should:
- organise and fight with them.
- ignore them.
- shout to alert the villagers.
- report them to the area chief.
SECTION A
ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- Muhammad a grade six learner is a very impatient person who likes complaining all the time. Which surah would you advice him to read?
- Asr
- Ikhlas
- Falaq
- Fatiha
- While performing Swalatul Dhuhr, Alwi forgot to recite a certain surah. This made him to repeat the prayer. Which surah do you think Alwi had Forgotten to recite?
- Al-Falaq
- Al-Fatiha
- Al-Kauthar
- Al-Asr
- Which of the following surahs wants Muslims to only believe in one God?
- Al-Quraish
- An-Naas
- Al-Ikhlas
- Al-Maun
- Surah Al-Fatiha is known as "Ummul Qur'an." Which of the following is the meaning of the phrase?
- The seven repeated verses.
- The third of the Quran.
- The healer of diseases.
- The mother of the Qur'an
- Which city was surah At-Takathur revealed?
- Madina
- Taif
- Jerusalem
- Makkah
- After performing subh swalat, Ja-afar, who is a grade six learner, watched movies the whole day and even forgot to perform other fardh prayers. Which bounty of Allah will Ja-afar be asked to account for on the Day of Judgement?
- Wealth
- His youth
- His time
- His health
- Which of the following is the fourth pillar of Iman? The belief in
- prophets
- angels
- books
- Allah
- Rahmalul, a grade six learner, is known as a personwho fears Allah (S.W.T). Which of the following terms is used to refer to the fear of Allah
- Tawakkul
- Taqwa
- Iman
- Ihsaan
- Which one of the following is one of the characters of the prophet (S.A. W)?
- Impatient
- Trustworthy
- Cruel
- Proud
- I'm a prophet of Allah. I had eleven brothers. I went through the trials of jail. Who am I?
- Yusuf
- Ibrahim
- Nuh
- Yaqub
- Three of the following are instances which demand for sunnah ghusl. Which one is not?
- After regaining consciousness.
- Before going for Eid prayers.
- After waking up from sleep.
- Before putting on Ihram.
- During which month is the fifth pillar of Islam performed?
- Muharram
- Dhul-Hijjah
- Dhul-Qaada
- Ramadhan
- Husna, a grade six learner, found her friends fighting on the way home. What was the right course of action for Husna to take?
- Leave them alone.
- Separate them.
- Call people for help.
- Report them to the nearest police station.
- Which of the following is the best place for an Islamic marriage?
- Mosque
- Public social hall
- Playground
- The home
- Who was the first wife of the prophet (S.A. W)?
- Aisha
- Asiya
- Ummu Salama
- Khadijah
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