Nandi North District Mock Examination 2008

311/1 HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT PAPER 1 July/August 2008 Time: 1 ½ HOURS

NANDI – NORTH DISTRICT MOCK EXAMINATION 2008 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

311/1 HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT PAPER 1 July/August 2008 Time: 1 ½ HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES: - This paper consists of THREE sections: A, B and C. - Answer ALL the questions in section A, three questions from section B and two questions from section C. - Answers to ALL the questions must be written in the answer booklet provided.

This paper consists of 4 printed pages. Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that both pages are printed as indicated and no questions are missing.

©Nandi North District Examination Panel History & Govt. 311/1 Turn Over 1 SECTION A Answer all the questions in this section

1. Name two archeological sites found near Nakuru. (2mks) 2. Explain two results of the interaction between the Kalenjin and Abaluyia on the Abaluyia during pre-colonial period. (2mks) 3. Name two occasions when a Kenyan can be denied the right to life. (2mks) 4. State two functions of the Kenyan constitution. (2mks) 5. Give the meaning of the term referendum. (1mk) 6. State the name of the document that defines the rights of the child. (1mk) 7. Identify the role played by the senate in constitution amendments at independence. (2mks) 8. Give two demands of the various groups represented in the first Lancaster House Conference. (2mks) 9. State two reasons why the British government used I.B.E.A Company to rule East Africa. (2mks) 10. State two important reforms carried out in colonial Kenya in 1922 (2mks)

11. Mention two ways in which the imprisonment of Kenyatta was important in the history of Kenya. (2mks) 12. State two problems facing the Kenyan government in the preparation of the budget. (2mks) 13. Identify two aims of Harambee philosophy. (2mks) 14. Give one method of solving conflicts peacefully in Kenya? (1mk) SECTION B (45 marks) Answer any three questions in this section 15. (a) What were the results of the migration and settlement of the Somali into Kenya. (7mks) (b) Describe the political organization of the Somali in Kenya during the pre- colonial period. (8mks) 16. (a) Explain five factors which contributed to the establishment of British colonial rule in Kenya. (5mks) (b) Describe the economic development which took place in Kenya in colonial period. (10mks) 17. (a) Identify the roles played by political parties in the struggle for independence. (7mks) (b) Explain why British changed their attitude toward colonization of Kenya between 1945 – 1960 (8mks) 18. (a) Outline any five principles of democracy (5mks) (b) Explain any five shortcomings of democracy. (10ks) SECTION C (30 marks) Answer any two questions in this section. 19. (a) Why is national integration a concern of many Kenyan in the 21st century (8mks) (b) What factors have undermined the government efforts of promoting national unity in Kenya. (7mks) 20. (a) Mention Five factors that make it important for a president to be elected by people (5mks) (b) Describe the process of electing the speaker of the national assembly. (5mks) (c) Outline Kenyatta’s shortcomings as a leader. (5mks)

21. (a) Name three types of the local authorities. (3mks) (b) Explain the duties of a mayor of a local authority. (12mks)