<p>GHS HISTORY OF EAST AFRICA </p><p>S. 1 END OF TERM EXAM NOV 2009.</p><p>INSTRUCTIONS: Attempt THREE questions; question ONE is compulsory.</p><p>Each number carries 20 marks</p><p>Time : 1hr 30min</p><p>1. Fill in the blank spaces with the most appropriate information (mind the spellings).</p><p>(a)The Portuguese came to the East African coast around ______A.D</p><p>(b)Their reasons for coming can be mainly grouped as;</p><p>(i) . ______</p><p>(ii). ______</p><p>(iii) . ______</p><p>(iv). ______</p><p>(c)They wanted to find their ______to help them convert other Africans to Christianity.</p><p>(d) They also wanted to revenge on the ______who had earlier occupied Spain and Portugal (______) between ______AD.</p><p>(f) The Portuguese sailed in strong ships (______) and were led by courageous leaders like ______and ______.</p><p>(g) The Portuguese lost control of the coast because the coastal towns had been weakened by the ______(______) and______who </p><p>Disorganized and scattered the people.</p><p>(h)During the Portuguese’ rule of 200years, there were constant rebellions leading to loss of lives </p><p> for example in ______Mombasa rebelled against the Portuguese and in ______</p><p> 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.</p><p>(b) What were the effects of the Bantu migration and settlement on East Africa?</p><p>3(a) Explain the origins of the Luo of Kenya and Tanzania.</p><p>(b) What were the effects of the Luo migration and settlement on the people of East Africa?</p><p>4(a) Why were the Arabs interested in the East African coast before 1500 A.D?</p><p>(b) . In what ways did their coming affect the coast socially and economically</p><p>5. Describe the organization of the Indian Ocean trade.</p><p>6(a) What were the challenges that led to the Portuguese’ loss of power over the East African Coast?</p><p>(b)Explain the social effects of the Portuguese rule on the East African Coast. </p><p>[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[A MERRY X- MAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]</p>