KNEC KCSE History and Government Paper 2 Question Paper / 2015 KCSE Bomet County Joint Examinations
2015 KCSE Bomet County Joint Examinations
History and Government Paper 2
SECTION A (25 Marks)
Answer ALL the questions in this section
1.
Identify two reasons why early Man preferred to live in the open grasslands.
2 marks
2.
Which of the pithecines of hominids was also referred to as the ‘PROCONSUL’?
1 marks
3.
Give two importance of the upright posture to the early man.
2 marks
4.
State two features of agriculture in Britain before 1750.
2 marks
5.
State one advantage of steel over iron during the industrial revolution.
1 marks
6.
What is the main form of transportation in the world?
1 marks
7.
Outline two benefits of the invention of writing on the life of man.
1 marks
8.
List two features of the silent trade.
2 marks
9.
Give two means of water transport used in the ancient times.
2 marks
10.
What was the main contribution of Michael Faraday in the field of science and technology?
1 marks
11.
Name the main source of energy during the Industrial Revolution.
1 marks
12.
Give the main role of religion during the Maji Maji rebellion in Southern Tanganyika
1 marks
13.
Who introduced indirect rule policy in Northern Nigeria.
1 marks
14.
State two Austrian demands on Serbia after the Sarajevo assassination during the first World War.
2 marks
15.
Name the main political party that fought for independence in Mozambique.
1 marks
16.
Name two signatories of the Buganda Agreement of 1900.
2 marks
SECTION B (45 Marks)
Answer any THREE questions in this section
19.
(a) Give three reason why early man lived in groups during the stone Age period. (3marks)
(b)Explain six ways in which the Homoerectus attempted to improve his way of life. (12marks)
15 marks
20.
(a)Give three factors that led to the origin and development of local trade. (3marks)
(b) Explain six problems which faced the Trans-Sahara traders. (12marks)
15 marks
21.
(a) State three reasons for the decline of early urban centers in Africa. (3marks)
(b) Explain six social effects of urbanization in Europe during the 19th. (12marks)
15 marks
22.
(a)Give three physical factors for successful Agriculture in Egypt. (3marks)
(b) Explain six factors that contributed to the Agrarian revolution in the USA. (12marks)
15 marks
SECTION C (30 Marks)
Answer Any TWO questions in this section
17.
List two common characteristics of the common wealth member states.
2 marks
23.
(a) State three ways in which trade contributed to the growth of Asante Kingdom. (3marks)
(b)Describe the economic activities of the Asante people during the 19th Century (12marks)
15 marks
24.
(a) Give five reasons for Lewanika’s collaboration. (5marks)
(b) Explain five reforms introduced by the Germans after the Maji Maji rebellion. (10marks)
15 marks
25.
(a) Give three roles of the Emirs in Northern Nigeria during the colonial period. (3marks)
(b)Explain six reasons for the failure of indirect rule policy in southern Nigeria. (12marks)
