KNEC KCSE History and Government Paper 1 Question Paper / 2015 KCSE Tharaka South Joint Examination
2015 KCSE Tharaka South Joint Examination
History and Government Paper 1
SECTION A (25 Marks)
Answer All questions in this section
1.
State two ways in which the Akamba interacted with the Agikuyu in the pre-colonial period.
2 marks
2.
Give two ways in which the knowledge of iron working helped in the migration of the Bantu.
2 marks
3.
State one reason why the government may limit the freedom of speech in Kenya today.
1 marks
4.
Name the treaty which marked the spheres of influence in East Africa in 1886.
1 marks
5.
Give one main social objective of education offered by missionaries in Kenya.
1 marks
6.
Give 2 resolutions passed during the second Lancaster House Conference.
2 marks
7.
Who appoints secretary to the cabinet in Kenya?
1 marks
8.
Identify two ways through which colonial land policies promoted settlers agriculture in Kenya.
2 marks
9.
Give the main reasons why KANU refused to form government after 1961.
1 marks
10.
What is the main purpose officers in Kenya who are charged with management of the equalization fund in Kenya.
1 marks
11.
Name two financial officers in Kenya who are charged with management of public finance both at national and county level.
2 marks
12.
Identify one negative impact the Indian Ocean trade had on the people of East Africa.
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1 marks
13.
State the merits of parliament supremacy in Kenya.
2 marks
14.
State two ways in which the office of the presidency promote national unity in Kenya.
2 marks
15.
State two ways in which the constitution protects persons with disabilities.
2 marks
16.
Give the main functions of the government chief whip in Kenya’s parliament.
1 marks
17.
Name one commission established by grand coalition government soon after post- election violence.
1 marks
SECTION B (45 Marks)
Answer any three
18.
a) State five similarities in the social organization of the Agikuyu and Luo during the pre-colonial period.(5 marks)
b) Describe the political organization of the Kamba during the pre-colonial period. (10 marks)
15 marks
19.
a) State five ways in which the Kenya Railway line promoted economic development in Kenya. (5 marks)
b) Explain five problems encountered by railway builders during the construction of the Kenya Uganda railway line
15 marks
20.
a) State any five terms of Devonshire White paper of 1923. (5 marks)
b) State and explain any five reasons why the colonial government encouraged settler farming in Kenya up to 19th C. (10 marks)
15 marks
21.
a) Identify five causes of the Mau Mau uprising in 1952. (5 marks)
b) Explain five role of women in the struggle for independence in Kenya. (10 marks)
15 marks
SECTION C (30 Marks)
Answer any two questions
22.
a) Outline the stages through which a bill passes before it becomes law in Kenya. (5 marks)
b) Describe the structure of the court system of Kenya. (10 marks)
15 marks
23.
a) State five challenges faced by the national government of Kenya in its attempt to raise revenue for development.
b) Explain five ways through which the government of Kenya controls public finance. (10 marks)
15 marks
24.
a) Identify three methods used by British to acquire colonial possessions in Kenya. (3 marks)
b) Explain the impact of the partition of East Africa on Kenya. (12 marks)
