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History and Government Paper 1: Form 4 QA Model – Document ID 20250302001

Featured questions from the KCSE Mock History and Government Paper 1 document:

SECTION A (25 Marks)

Answer all the questions from this section.

Name the pre-historic site in Kenya where the Kenyapithecus fossil was discovered. (1 mark)
State the main social custom the Suba adopted from the River-lake Nilotes. (1 mark)
Give two provisions of the Anglo-German treaty of 1886. (2 marks)
Identify two principles of democracy. (2 marks)
Identify two factors that enabled white settlers to establish farms in Kenya highlands during the colonial period. (2 marks)
Mention two ways through which one can become a citizen of Kenya. (2 marks)
What was the main reason for the formation of the Kenya Africa Democratic Union (KADU) in 1960? (1 mark)
Give the main reason why KANU refused to form a majority African Government when it won the first African majority elections in 1961. (1 mark)
Give one function of the sergeant-at-arms in the Kenyan parliament. (1 mark)
Name two institutions that have control of public revenue and expenditure. (2 marks)
Identify two challenges that are facing the county governments in Kenya. (2 marks)
Identify the chief executive of the county government. (1 mark)
State two functions of the African welfare organizations in urban centres during the colonial period. (2 marks)
Identify two types of treaties used by Europeans to acquire colonies in East Africa. (2 marks)
Name one commission that was established in 1924 to look into African Education in colonial Kenya. (1 mark)
Give the meaning of the term ’National referendum’. (1 mark)
Give one role of the controller of Budgets in Kenya. (1 mark)

SECTION B (45 Marks)

Answer any three questions from this section.

(a) Give five reasons for the migration of the Somali from their original homeland. (5 marks)
(b) Describe the political organization of the Nandi during the pre-colonial period. (10 marks)
(a) Identify three methods used by the British to acquire colonial possessions in Kenya. (3 marks)
(b) Explain the impact of the partition of East Africa on Kenya. (12 marks)
(a) Name three early political associations formed in Kenya during the colonial period. (3 marks)
(b) Explain six causes of the Mau Mau war. (12 marks)
(a) Give three reasons why Africans were discouraged from growing cash crops by the British government in Kenya. (3 marks)
(b) Explain six challenges faced by settler farming in Kenya during the colonial period. (12 marks)

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Attempt any two questions from this section.

(a) Identify three symbols of national unity in Kenya. (3 marks)
(b) Explain six importance of National Integration in Kenya. (12 marks)
(a) Identify five features of the Independence constitution. (5 marks)
(b) Explain the rights of a detained person. (10 marks)
(a) Name three members of county assemblies in Kenya. (3 marks)
(b) Explain six ways in which the National Government spends revenue in Kenya. (12 marks)

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The document is a KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) Mock History and Government Paper 1 designed for students to assess their knowledge and understanding of historical and governmental concepts relevant to Kenya. The paper is structured into three sections: A, B, and C, with specific instructions for candidates regarding how to answer the questions.

Structure of the Paper

Instructions to Candidates:
- The paper consists of three sections: A, B, and C.
- Candidates must answer all questions in Section A, three questions from Section B, and two questions from Section C.
- Answers should be written in the provided answer booklet.

Section A (25 Marks)

This section contains 17 short-answer questions, each requiring brief responses. The questions cover a variety of topics, including:

Pre-Historic Sites: Identification of the site where Kenyapithecus fossils were discovered.
Cultural Customs: Social customs adopted by the Suba from neighboring communities.
Colonial Treaties: Provisions of the Anglo-German treaty of 1886.
Democracy: Principles of democracy and factors that facilitated white settlers’ establishment in Kenya.
Kenyan Citizenship: Ways to become a citizen of Kenya.
Political History: Formation of political parties like KADU and KANU and their historical context.
Parliamentary Functions: Roles and responsibilities within the Kenyan parliament.
Public Finance: Institutions controlling public revenue and expenditure, alongside challenges faced by county governments.
Welfare Organizations: Functions of African welfare organizations during colonial times.
Colonial Education: Commissions established to investigate African education in Kenya.
National Referendums: Definition and significance in governance.

Section B (45 Marks)

This section requires candidates to answer three questions from a selection of five broader questions that allow for more detailed responses. Topics include:

Migration: Reasons for the migration of the Somali community and the political organization of the Nandi during pre-colonial times.
Colonial Acquisition: Methods used by the British to acquire colonial possessions and the impact of East Africa’s partition on Kenya.
Political Associations: Early political associations formed during colonial times and the causes and effects of the Mau Mau war.
Agricultural Policies: Factors discouraging Africans from growing cash crops and challenges faced by settler farming.

Section C (30 Marks)

Candidates are required to attempt two questions from this section, which focuses on more analytical and evaluative aspects of history and governance:

National Unity: Symbols of national unity in Kenya and the importance of national integration.
Independence Constitution: Features of the Independence constitution and the rights of detained persons.
County Assemblies: Members of county assemblies and ways the national government allocates revenue.