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OPENER EXAMINATION: TERM 1 2024

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT
FORM TWO
TIME: 2 HOURS 30 MIN

INSTRUCTIONS

This paper consists of three sections.

Answer all questions in section A, three questions in section B and Two in section C.

SECTION A (25 MARKS)

1. Differentiate between the term govern and government. (1 mark)

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2. Name one type of monarchical government. (1 mark)

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3. Give one reason why archaeology is an expensive method of obtaining information on history and government.
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4. Name the two writing methods in Egypt and Mesopotamia during the development of early agriculture. (2 marks)
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5. Give one function of Orkoiyot among the Nandi community. (1 mark)

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6. What was the main significance of the practice of circumcision among African communities? (1 mark)
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7. Identify one family in charge ruling coastal Mombasa town on behalf of the Oman Arabs. (1 mark)
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8. Name two level of Elders among the Akamba during the pre-colonial period. (2 marks)
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9. State two advantages of upright posture to the early man. (2 marks)

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10. Give two ways how Kenyan communities interacted during the colonial period. (2 marks)
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11. What is the significance of Eunoto ceremony among the Maasai community. (1 mark)
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12. Identify two practices that Bantu borrowed/ adopted from Cushites. (2 marks)
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13. Name one treaty signed by Sultan of Coast and the British to mark the end of slave trade in East Africa. (1 mark)
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14. Give the two ways of becoming a Kenyan Citizen. (2 marks)

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15. Outline two responsibilities of a good Kenyan citizen. (2 marks)

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16 Name one peaceful method of resolving conflict. (1 mark)

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17. Give two limitations of freedom of movement. (2 marks)

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SECTION B (45 MARKS)

Answer any three questions in this section

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18. a) List five examples of communities that belong to Highland Nilotes. (5 marks)
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a) Explain five social impacts of migration of Bantu community during the pre-colonial period. (10 marks)
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19. a) Give five advantages of written sources of information on History and government. (5 marks)
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b) Explain five importance of studying government. (10 marks)
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20. a) State five changes that marked agrarian revolution in Britain. (5 marks)
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b) Explain five steps/ measures taken by Kenyan government to solve the problem of food shortage. (10 marks)
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21. a) Give five functions of fort Jesus to the Portuguese. (5 marks)

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b) Explain five impacts of missionary work in Kenya. (10 marks)

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SECTION C (30 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section.

22. a) Identify three levels of conflicts. (3 marks)

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b) Explain six factors that promote National unity in Kenya. (12 marks)
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23. a) Give five hunting methods used by early man during the storage period. (5 marks)
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b) Describe the culture of early man during the late new Stone Age period. (10 marks)
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