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Paper 2
SECTION A (25 MARKS)
Answer ALL the questions in this section in the answer sheets provided
1.
Give two chemical dating methods used by Archeologists to reconstruct history. 2mks*BND*
2.
State one advantage of using written record as a source of historical information. 1mk*BND*
3.
Identify two aspect of culture of the early man that had their origin in the late stone age period.
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4.
Give two reasons for the development of early agriculture along the river valleys. 2mks*BND*
5.
Identify the main role of the Berbers during the Trans-Saharan Trade.
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6.
State one way of acquiring slaves during the Triangular Trade.
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7.
State one innovation in early transport that created the need for roads.
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8.
Give one problem associated with the use of modern telecommunication facilities 1mk*BND*
9.
Apart from wood, name two other early sources of energy.
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10.
Identify one effect of food shortage in Africa.
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11.
Give two functions of the Lukiko in the traditional kingdom of the Buganda
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12.
State the contribution of religion in the Maji Maji uprising against German rule in Southern
Tanzania
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13.
Identify one peaceful method used by Europeans to acquire colonies in Africa.
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14.
Apart from Kenya, name two other countries in Africa where indirect rule was practiced.
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15.
Name one European country which was a member of Triple Entente during the first World
war.
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16.
Identify two weapons used during the cold war.
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17.
Name two houses of the Indian Parliament.
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SECTION B ( 45 MARKS)
Answer any THREE questions from this section in the answer sheet provided.
18.
19.
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b)
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b)
What factors led to the rise of early urban centers in colonial Africa.
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Discuss the impact of Agrarian and Industrial development on urbanization. 10mks*BND*
What factors led to the rise of the Shona. State in pre-colonial period.
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th
Describe the political organization of the Shona during the 19 Century.
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20.
a) In what ways did Mwalimu Julius Nyerere contribute towards the struggle against
colonialism in Mozambique
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b) Explain the factors that enabled the FRELIMO to win liberation war in Mozambique.
12mks*BND*
21.
a) Give three factors that led to the formation of the commonwealth of nations. 3mks*BND*
b) Explain six benefits of the commonwealth Nations.
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SECTION C ( 30 MARKS)
Answer any TWO questions from this section in the answer sheet provided
22.
a) What factors led to the formation of East African community in 1967.
3mks*BND*
b) Explain the challenges faced by the East African Community of 2001.
12mks*BND*
23.
a) What were the causes of cold war.
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b) Explain six steps taken by the super powers to ease the cold war.
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24.
a) Name three political parties in India.
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b) What are the roles of the monarch in the British government
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