Ghs History of East Africa

GHS HISTORY OF EAST AFRICA

S. 1 END OF TERM EXAM NOV 2009.

INSTRUCTIONS: Attempt THREE questions; question ONE is compulsory.

Each number carries 20 marks

Time : 1hr 30min

1. Fill in the blank spaces with the most appropriate information (mind the spellings).

(a)The Portuguese came to the East African coast around ______A.D

(b)Their reasons for coming can be mainly grouped as;

(i) . ______

(ii). ______

(iii) . ______

(iv). ______

(c)They wanted to find their ______to help them convert other Africans to Christianity.

(d) They also wanted to revenge on the ______who had earlier occupied Spain and Portugal (______) between ______AD.

(f) The Portuguese sailed in strong ships (______) and were led by courageous leaders like ______and ______.

(g) The Portuguese lost control of the coast because the coastal towns had been weakened by the ______(______) and______who

Disorganized and scattered the people.

(h)During the Portuguese’ rule of 200years, there were constant rebellions leading to loss of lives

for example in ______Mombasa rebelled against the Portuguese and in ______

the Island of Pate rebelled too. 2. (a) Give a brief explanation about each of the four main branches of the Bantu of East Africa.

(b) What were the effects of the Bantu migration and settlement on East Africa?

3(a) Explain the origins of the Luo of Kenya and Tanzania.

(b) What were the effects of the Luo migration and settlement on the people of East Africa?

4(a) Why were the Arabs interested in the East African coast before 1500 A.D?

(b) . In what ways did their coming affect the coast socially and economically

5. Describe the organization of the Indian Ocean trade.

6(a) What were the challenges that led to the Portuguese’ loss of power over the East African Coast?

(b)Explain the social effects of the Portuguese rule on the East African Coast.

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