HISTORY &GOVERNMENT

(MOCKS EXAMS 1-10)

Compilation of 10 Annual Joint History and Government Mock Trials

amongst our KCSE 2024 Candidates within the clustered pool of
Selected Top Performing National Schools in the whole Republic
of Kenya.

INCLUSIVE OF BOTH PAPER 1 & 2 EXAMS.

KEY TO SUCCESS!

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KCSE 2024 TOP-SCHOOLS’ MOCKS

MOCK TRIAL 1
311/1

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

PAPER 1
TIME: 2½ HOURS

NAME……………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………..

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES.
i Write your Name, Admission number and stream.
ii Answer ALL questions in the answer sheets provided.
iii Answer ALL questions in section A, Three questions in the section B and Two questions in
section C.
iv Candidates should answer the questions in English.

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION A B C TOTAL
1--17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
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SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer ALL the Questions in this Section
1. What is economic history (1mk)
2. Identify 2 main commodities of trade obtained in the interior part of Kenya in the
19th century (2mks)
3. Identify two technological factors which facilitated the coming of early visitors to
the Kenyan costs before 1500 AD (2mks)
4. State two terms of Anglo-Germany agreement of 1886 (2mks)
5. Name two societies which offered mixed reaction to the British occupation of
western Kenya (2mks)
6. State one function of the governor during the colonial period (1mk)
7. State the main reason why Africa’s established independent churches in Kenya
during the colonial period (1mk)
8. State two proposal made by Lennox Boyd (1mk)
9. Give two ways in which African migration to the urban centers was controlled by
the colonial government (2mks)
10. Identify one reform made in the sywnnerton plan of 1954 (1mk)
11. Identify one peaceful way of resolving conflict in Kenya (1mk)
12. Which body supervises the electoral process in Kenya (1mk)
13. Explain what is meant by devolution of power in Kenya (1mk)
14. Give two functions of the prison department in Kenya (2mks)
15. State two ways in which the rule of law is applied in Kenya (2mks)
16. Name the type of constitution used in Kenya (1mk)
17. What is the meaning of the term referendum (1mk)

SECTION B 45 MARKS
Answer Any Three Questions In This Section
18. a. State three reasons why Omani Arabs appointed local Arabs families to control
the East Africa coast on their behalf
b. Explain six results of the development of plantation agriculture at the coast

19. a.Outline five economic consequences of the long distance trade inKenya during
the pre-colonial period (5mks)
b. Explain five results of the collaboration between Nabongo Mumia of Wanga and
the British (10mks)
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20. State three factors that led to the issuing of the Devonshire while paper in 1923
b. Explain six problems experienced by the colonial government in administering
Kenya
21. a. What factors led to the development of multi-party democracy Kenya in the
early 1990s (3mk)
b. Explain how the existence of many political parties has promoted democracy in
Kenya (12mk)

SECTION C 30 MARKS
Answer Any Two Questions From This Section
22. a. Give three ways in which Education promotes unity in Kenya (3mks)
b. Explain six advantages of national integration (2mks)

23. Identify three groups of the defense forces in Kenya (3mks)

b. Describe the function of the defense forces in Kenya (12mks)

24. Give three circumstances under which a governor may be removed from office
(3mks)
b. Explain six objectives of the devolution of government in Kenya (12mks)

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KCSE 2024 TOP-SCHOOLS’ MOCKS

MOCK TRIAL 1
311/2

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

PAPER 2
TIME: 2½ HOURS

NAME……………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………..

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES.
i Write your Name, Admission number and stream.
ii Answer ALL questions in the answer sheets provided.
iii Answer ALL questions in section A, Three questions in the section B and Two questions in
section C.
iv Candidates should answer the questions in English.

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION A B C TOTAL
1--17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
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SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer ALL the Questions in this Section
1. State two forms of oral traditions as a source of information for history and
Government (2mks)
2. Name two sub –species of Homo-Sapiens (2mks)
3. State one theory that explain the origin of Agriculture (1mk)
4. Give two advantages of the enclosure system during the agrarian revolution in
Britain (2mks)
5. State one method of trade (1mk)
6. Give two disadvantages of railway transport (2mks)
7. Name the person who invented the first telephone in 1875 (1mk
8. Identify two factors that facilitated the spread of iron working in Africa (2mks)
9. What was the main reason for the de cline of Kilwa as an urban centre (1mk)
10. State two duties of the Lukiiko in Buganda Kingdom (2mks)
11. Identify two strategic reasons for scramble and partition of Africa (2mks)
12. Give two disadvantages of the Samori Toure’s second empire at Dabakala (2mks)
13. What was the main reason that made French to adopt the policy of assimilation in
Senegal (1mk)
14. Name one political party that led South Africa into independence in 1994 (1mk)
15. State one factor that brought word II to an end (1mk)
16. Name one Africa country that is a member of the common wealth which is not a former
British colony (1mk)
17. What was the main cause of personality difference between president Nyerere and the
Idi Amin of Uganda in East African Community (1mk)

SECTION B 45 MARKS
Answer Any Three Questions In This Section
18. A. Identify three characteristics of farming in Britain before Agranian revolution in
Britain (3mks)
b. Explain six effects of Agrarian Revolution in U.S.A (12mk)

19. A. State five limitations of television as a means of communication (5mks)

B. Explain five factors that hinders industrial revolution in Brazil (10mk)

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20. A Explain five causes of Chimurenga war of 1896-1897 (5mks)

b. Explain five results of collaboration between Lewanika of Lozi and the British in the
th
19 Century (10mk)

21. A. Outline five factors that led to the rise of Buganda kingdom in Pre-colonial era
(5mks)
B. Describe Buganda ‘s political organization in the pre colonial era (5mks)

SECTION C 30 MARKS
Answer Any Two Questions From This Section
22. State five problems faced the nationalist of Mozambique under Portuguese colonial
(5mks)
b. Explain five factors for the growth of nationalism in Mozambique (10mk)

23. A. Identify five causes of World war II (5mk)

b. Explain five results of the Versaillers peace settlement (10mk)

24. State five objectives of the Economic community of West Africa States (ECOWAS)
(5mks)
b. Explain five achievements of ECOWAS has made since its formation (10mk)

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KCSE 2024 TOP-SCHOOLS’ MOCKS

MOCK TRIAL 2
311/1

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

PAPER 1
TIME: 2½ HOURS

NAME……………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………..

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES.
i Write your Name, Admission number and stream.
ii Answer ALL questions in the answer sheets provided.
iii Answer ALL questions in section A, Three questions in the section B and Two questions in
section C.
iv Candidates should answer the questions in English.

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION A B C TOTAL
1--17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
SCORE

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SECTION A (25 MARKS)
Answer ALL the Questions in this Section
1. How can anthropology be used to source information on history and government.1 mk)
2. Identify one ageset among the Nandi. (1 mk)
3. Give two positive contributions of Seyyid said to the economy of Kenyan coast upto
1700 AD. (2 mk)
4. Identify the main cause of political conflicts in Kenya. (1 mk)
5. Give the main cause of political conflicts in Kenya. (1 mk)
6. Give two remedies that have been employed to curb food shortages in Kenya. (2 mks)
7. State two main features of the 1962 constitution of Kenya. (2 mk)
8. Give two rights of persons with disabilities in Kenya. (2 mk)
9. Identify one role of religion during the Agiriama resistance. (1 mk)
10. Give one impact of local government in colonial Kenya. (1 mk)
11. State two roles of Africans in the provision of health services during the colonial
period. (2 mk)
12. Give two ways in which the first World War contributed to African political awareness
in Kenya. (2 mk)
13. Give one contributed of Daniel Moi in environmental conversation in Kenya. (1 mk)
14. State two functions of the County Executive Committee. (1 mk)
15. Identify one settlement scheme established by the government in former European
farms. (1 mk)
16. State two achievements of the Kenya African Democratic Union if Kenya. (2 mk)
17. Identify one principle of public finance in Kenya. (2 mk)

SECTION B (45 MKS)

Answer Any three questions in this section
18. (a) State five factors that facilitated he coming of Arabs to the Kenyan coast by 1500
AD. (5 mk)
(b)Explain five factors that contributed to the decline of early city states along the
Kenyan coast. (10 mk)
19. (a)Give three reasons for the rise of independent churches during the colonial period.
(3 mk)
(b)Explain six problems that were encountered by Trade Unions during the colonial
period. (12 mks)
20. (a) Give three reasons why Africans were denied the right to grow cash crops
during the colonial period. (3 mks)
(b) Explain six problems faced by settlers in colonial Kenya. (12 mks)
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SECTION C (30 MKS)

Answer Any two questions in this section
21. (a)Give three reason that may lead to the impeachment of a government from officer.
(3 mks)
(b) Explain six challenges facing county governments. (12mks)

22. (a)Give five contributions of professor Wangari Maathai to the environmental

conservation efforts ion Kenya. (5 mk)
(b) Describe the main features of African socialism. 10 mk)

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KCSE 2024 TOP-SCHOOLS’ MOCKS

MOCK TRIAL 2
311/2

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

PAPER 2
TIME: 2½ HOURS

NAME……………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………..

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES.
i Write your Name, Admission number and stream.
ii Answer ALL questions in the answer sheets provided.
iii Answer ALL questions in section A, Three questions in the section B and Two questions in
section C.
iv Candidates should answer the questions in English.

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION A B C TOTAL
1--17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
SCORE

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SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer ALL the Questions in this Section
1. State two advantages of using electronics in History. (2mks)
2. Give the MAIN characteristic that distinguish man from other primates (1mk)
3. What two factors favoured the beginning of Agriculture during the new stone age
period (2mks)
4. State two factors that facilitated Trans-Atlantic Trade. (2mks)
5. Give one way in which road carnage affects the Economy of a country. (1mk)
6. Identify one form of picture writing during the early civilization. (1mk)
7. State two uses of water as an early source of energy in industries. (2mks)
8. Identify two challenges faced by Athens as a ancient urban centre. (2mks)
9. State one way through which trade contributed to the rise of Asante Empire during the
19th century. (1mk)
10. Identify one way through which Europeans maintained peace among themselves during
partition of African. (1mk)
11. State two factors that facilitated application of indirect rule in the Northern Nigeria.
(2mks)
12. Mention two political challenges facing African states since independence. (2mks)
13. Identify the names of the two camps that fought during the First World War. (2mks)
14. Give one reason that contributed to the collapse of the ujamaa policy in Tanzania(1mk)
15. Name the organization that replaced Preferential Trade Area (PTA). (1mk)
16. Identify one weapon used during cold war. (1mk)
17. Give one way in which a person can become a member of parliament in Britain. (1mk)

SECTION B (45 MARKS)

Answer Any 3 questions in This Section
18. a) State five factors that facilitated the scientific revolution. (5mks)
b) Explain 5 factors that enabled West Germany to recover after the world war.(10mks)

19. a) State 3 reasons for Lewanika’s collaboration with the British. (3mks)
b) Describe the political organization of the Asante in the pre-colonial period. (3mks)

20. a) Give 3 causes of army muting Democratic Republic of Congo in 1960. (3mks)
b) Explain political development in Tanzania since independence. (12mk)

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SECTION C (30 MARKS)

Answer any three questions in This Section.

21. a) State five characteristics of the common wealth states . (5mks)

b) Explain five achievements of common wealth to its members. (10mks)

22. a) State three reasons for the failure of Schlieffen plan during first world war. (3mks)
b) Explain six reasons for the Allies Victory during Second World War. (12mks)

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KCSE 2024 TOP-SCHOOLS’ MOCKS

MOCK TRIAL 3
311/1

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

PAPER 1
TIME: 2½ HOURS

NAME……………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………..

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES.
i Write your Name, Admission number and stream.
ii Answer ALL questions in the answer sheets provided.
iii Answer ALL questions in section A, Three questions in the section B and Two questions in
section C.
iv Candidates should answer the questions in English.

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION A B C TOTAL
1--17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
SCORE

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SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer ALL the Questions in this Section
1) Define the term government as a subject in secondary schools. (1 mark)
2) Give the MAIN method used by the archaeologists to gather their historical data.
(1 mark)
3) Name the MAIN source of historical information used in grouping the language groups
in Kenya. (1 mark)
4) Give two reasons for the migration of the Borana from Ethiopia into Kenya.(2 marks)
5) Name two councils of elders among the Nandi in the 19th century. (2 marks)
6) Which community of East Africa was the most active in the long distance trade in the
19th century. (1 mark)
7) State one reason why the government may limit the freedom of speech. (1 mark)
8) State two advantages of using arbitration as a method of resolving conflict.(2 marks)
9) Give two reasons why the constitution of Kenya as important. (2 marks)
10) Mention one type of representative democracy. (1 mark)
11) Name the document that contains the rights of the child in Kenya. (1 mark)
12) Give the MAIN reason why poll tax was introduced in Kenya during the colonial
period. (1 mark)
13) Give two reasons why Africans were reluctant to provide labour during the colonial
period. (2 marks)
14) State two recommendations of the Lyttelton constitution of 1954. (2 marks)
15) Give the composition of County Assembly. (2 marks)
16) State two ways in which the government of Kenya has promoted the culture of the
people of Kenya since independence. (2 marks)
17) Identify the MAIN political challenge facing the government of Kenya today.
(1 mark)

SECTION B: (45 MARKS)

Answer ANY three questions from this section.
18) (a)Outline five reasons for the migration of the Luo from their ancestral homeland.
(5 marks)

Describe the political organization of the Mijikenda during the pre-colonial period.
(10 marks)

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19) (a)Identify three contributions of the European missionaries to the exploration of

East Africa in the 19th century. (3 marks)

Explain six factors which promoted missionary activities in East Africa in the 19th
century. (12 marks)
20) (a)Identify three problems that the independent schools faced during the colonial
period. (3 marks)

Explain six results of the establishment of independent churches in Kenya during the
colonial period. (12 marks)

21) (a)State five main features of African socialism. (5 marks)

(b)Explain five economic effects of African socialism. (10 marks)

SECTION C: (30 MARKS)

Answer two questions from this section.
22) (a)State any three ways in which the Kenya constitution promotes National unity.
(3 marks)
(b) Explain five peaceful methods of resolving conflicts. (10 marks)

23) (a)Identify five challenges Kenya faced in the process of making a new constitution.
(5 marks)
What were the main terms of the National Accord and Reconciliation Act 2008
(10 marks)

24) (a)Outline the composition of the County Executive Committee. (3 marks)

(b) Explain how multipartism has promoted democracy in Kenya. (10 marks)

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KCSE 2024 TOP-SCHOOLS’ MOCKS

MOCK TRIAL 3
311/2

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

PAPER 2
TIME: 2½ HOURS

NAME……………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………..

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES.
i Write your Name, Admission number and stream.
ii Answer ALL questions in the answer sheets provided.
iii Answer ALL questions in section A, Three questions in the section B and Two questions in
section C.
iv Candidates should answer the questions in English.

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION A B C TOTAL
1--17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
SCORE

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SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer ALL the Questions in this Section
1. Give two contributions of Archaeology to the study of History. (2 marks)
2. Which is the title of the tools made by the New Stone Age Man? (1 mark)
3. Give the MAIN reason why early agriculture developed in Egypt. (1 mark)
4. Give two inventions that led to the Agrarian Revolution in Britain. (2 marks)
5. Name one metal that was used as currency in pre-colonial Africa. (1 mark)
6. State one advantage of pipeline over vehicles in transporting oil. (1 mark)
7. Give two challenges faced by space explorers. (2 marks)
8. State one disadvantage of using wood as a source of energy. (1 mark)
9. Give one invention that revolutionalized food preservation during the nineteenth
century. (1 mark)
10. Identify one use of steel during the industrial revolution. (1 mark)
11. Give two social functions of the ancient city of Athens in Greece. (2 marks)
12. Give one way in which public opinion in Europe contributed to the colonization of
Africa. (1 mark)
13. State one way in which African collaboration with Europeans hastened colonization in
Africa. (1 mark)
14. Identify two differences between British and French colonial administration.(2 marks)
15. Mention two ways in which the treaty of Versailles signed in 1919 affected Germany.
(2 marks)
16. State one condition that a country should fulfill in order to become a member of the
Non-Aligned Movement. (1 mark)
17. Identify two ways in which the congress checks the powers of the President of USA.
(2 marks)

SECTION B: (45 MARKS)

Answer ANY three questions from this section.
18. (a) State five reasons why early people domesticated crops and animals. (5 marks)
(b) Explain five causes of food shortages in Africa today. (10 marks)

19. (a) Give three problems faced by factory workers in Europe during the industrial
revolution. (3 marks)
Why did the industrial revolution take place in Britain ahead of other European
countries. (12 marks)

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20. (a) Name three political parties in South Africa. (3 marks)

Explain six factors that led to the development of African Nationalism in Ghana.
(12 mark)

21. (a) Give the achievements of ECOWAS. (5 marks)

Explain five challenges faced by Non-Aligned Movement since its formation.

(10 marks)

SECTION C: (30 MARKS)

Answer two questions from this section.
22. (a) Describe the social organization of the shona during the pre-colonial period.
(5 marks)
Explain the political organization of the Mwene Mutapa Kingdom during the pre-
colonial period. (10 marks)

23. (a) Give five reasons why the central powers were defeated in the First World War.
(5 marks)
(b) Describe five social effects of the Second World War. (10 marks)

24. (a)State five merits of the federal government of the United States of America.
(5 marks)
Explain five reasons why parliament is the supreme institution in Britain. (10 marks)

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KCSE 2024 TOP-SCHOOLS’ MOCKS

MOCK TRIAL 4
311/1

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

PAPER 1
TIME: 2½ HOURS

NAME……………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………..

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES.
i Write your Name, Admission number and stream.
ii Answer ALL questions in the answer sheets provided.
iii Answer ALL questions in section A, Three questions in the section B and Two questions in
section C.
iv Candidates should answer the questions in English.

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

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SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer ALL the Questions in this Section
1. Name one remnant of the hunter and gatherer community in Western Kenya. (1 mark)
2. State two economic results of the migration and settlement of the Kenyan communities
during the pre-colonial period. (2 marks)
3. Give one main reason why the Portuguese conquered East Africa so easily? (1 mark)
4. State two ways in which East African slave trade undermined local industries.(2 mks)
5. Name the treaty that marked the end of the scramble and partition of East Africa.1 mk)
6. State two methods used by the colonial government to promote settler farming in
Kenya. (2 marks)
7. What was the main outcome of the Devonshire White Paper of 1923? (1 mark)
8. Give two common characteristics of the political parties formed after 1945. (2 marks)
9. State two ways in which the trade union movement contributed to the struggle for
independence. (2 marks)
10. What major political change was introduced during the Limuru Conference of 1966?
(1 mark)
11. Give two militant ways of solving conflicts. (2 marks)
12. Give the first step that is taken when solving conflicts by negotiation. (1 mark)
13. State how the citizens of Kenya participate in their government. (1 mark )
14. Give one political right of the youth guaranteed in the New Constitution of Kenya.
(1 mark )
15. State two functions of the Judiciary in Kenya. (2 marks)
16. Identify two political events that threatened the stability of Kenya between 1975 and
1978. (2 marks)
17. Name the fund into which all government revenue is paid. (1 mark)

SECTION B (45 MARKS)

Answer any three questions from this section
18. (a) Give five reasons for the migration of Somali into Kenya. (5 marks)
(b) Describe the political organization of the Nandi during the pre-colonial period.
(10 marks)
19. (a) State three functions of fort Jesus during the Portuguese rule . (3 marks)
(b) Explain six positive effects of missionary activities in East Africa. (12 marks)

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20. (a) Give three ways in which the Kenya Uganda railway promoted economic growth
in colonial Kenya. (3 marks)
(b) Apart from independent Churches and Schools, explain six other factors that speeded
the achievement of independence in Kenya after 1945 (12 marks)

21. (a) State three roles of Wangari Maathai in the history of Kenya. (3 marks)
(b) Explain six reasons why the Nandi resistance to the British was protracted.
(12 marks)

SECTION C (30 MARKS)

Answer any two questions from this section
22. (a) Identify three importance of democracy in Kenya. (3 marks)
(b)Explain six rights of an accused person in Kenya. (12 marks)

23. (a) State five features of the Independence constitution of 1962. (5 marks)
(b) Explain five functions of the Cabinet in Kenya. (10 marks)

24. (a) State five reforms which have been introduced to improve the conditions of
Correctional Services. (5 marks)
(b) Explain five factors which undermine free and fair elections in Kenya. (10 marks)

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KCSE 2024 TOP-SCHOOLS’ MOCKS

MOCK TRIAL 4
311/2

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

PAPER 2
TIME: 2½ HOURS

NAME……………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………..

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES.
i Write your Name, Admission number and stream.
ii Answer ALL questions in the answer sheets provided.
iii Answer ALL questions in section A, Three questions in the section B and Two questions in
section C.
iv Candidates should answer the questions in English.

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION A B C TOTAL
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SCORE

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SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer ALL the Questions in this Section
1. Identify two sources historians use to write the history of Africa. (2 marks)
2. Give two factors which influenced early man to begin domesticating animals.(2 mks)
3. Identify the main source of industrial energy from the mid 20th century. (1 mark)
4. Identify two scientific discoveries during the 19th century which contributed to food
preservation. (2 marks)
5. State two characteristics of Macadam roads. (2 marks)
6. State the main function of the Golden Stool in the Asante Empire during the pre-
colonial period. (1 marks)
7. Identify the method used to plant cereal crops when early agriculture began.(1 marks)
8. State one main limitation of barter trade during Trans-Saharan trade. (1 mark)
9. Give one way in which the Agrarian Revolution in England affected the lives of small
scale farmers. (1 mark)
10. Identify one way in which Africans reacted to European colonization of Africa.(1 mks)
11. State two results of the construction of the Suez Canal. (2 marks)
12. Identify two chartered companies which were used to administer European colonial
possessions in Africa. (2 marks)
13. Name one political party that fought for independence in Ghana. (1 mark)
14. Give the main reason for the failure of the League of Nations. (1 mark)
15. What was the immediate cause of the World War One? (1 mark)
16. Identify one method used by the French to administer their colonies in Africa.(2 mks)
17. Give two principal organs of the United Nations Organization (UNO). (2 marks)

SECTION B (45 marks)

Answer any three questions from this section

18. (a) State three physical changes of early man according to Charles Darwin. (3 marks)
(b) Explain six common factors that led to the development of early agriculture in
Mesopotamia and Egypt. (12 marks)

19. (a) Mention any three factors that led to the spread of iron working in Africa.(3 mks)
(b) Describe the social organization of the Shona during the pre-colonial period.
(12 marks)

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20. (a)State three social factors that led to the scramble for and partition of Africa.(3 mks)
(b) Describe six effects of the scramble for and partition of Africa. (12 marks)

21. (a) Give three reasons why the Lozi collaborated with the British. (3 marks)
(b) Explain the importance of the Buganda agreement of 1900. (12 marks)

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer any two questions from this section

21. (a) Name three communes of Senegal where Assimilation policy was successfully
applied. (3 marks)
(b) Explain six reasons why indirect rule failed in southern Nigeria. (12 marks)

23. (a) Identify three methods used by nationalists in Ghana during their struggle for
independence. (3 marks)
(b) Describe six factors that contributed to the struggle for independence in South
Africa. (12 marks)

24. (a) Give three reasons why the United States of America (USA) was reluctant to
join the First World war (3 marks)
(b)Explain six social effects of the Second World War. (12 marks)

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MOCK TRIAL 5
311/1

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

PAPER 1
TIME: 2½ HOURS

NAME……………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………..

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES.
i Write your Name, Admission number and stream.
ii Answer ALL questions in the answer sheets provided.
iii Answer ALL questions in section A, Three questions in the section B and Two questions in
section C.
iv Candidates should answer the questions in English.

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION A B C TOTAL
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SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer ALL the Questions in this Section
1. State one way by which the study of History inspires patriotism. (1 mark)
2. Name the captain who led the first Portuguese expedition to the East African Coast
in 1500. (1 mark)
3. Outline two causes of conflict between the Mazrui and the Busaidi families at the
East African Coast in before the 15th Century. (2 marks)
4. Identify two components of an unwritten constitution. (2 marks)
5. Give the main aim of the Land Ordinances and Acts passed in Kenya during the
colonial period. (1mks)
6. Give two constitutional amendments in Kenya in 1975. (2 marks)
7. State two principles of democracy. (2 marks)
8. Outline two specific rights of the youths. (2 marks)
9. Give two reasons why the Bukusu resisted against the British rule. (2 marks)
10. Give the main reason why the Africans were not allowed to grow coffee until 1937.
(1 mark)
11. Identify one demand made by the Coast African Association. (1 mark)
12. Outline two functions of the Deputy President of Kenya. (2 marks)
13. Give the main function of the Kenya Police Service in Kenya. (1 mark)
14. State one factor undermining collective responsibility through Harambee spirit.
(1 mark)
15. Name the commission that recommended cost-sharing and reduction of subjects in
the 8 - 4 - 4 system of education. (1 mark)
16. Name one county within the former Eastern Province. (1 mark)
17. Identify two functions of the National Intelligence Service (NIS) in Kenya.
(2 marks)
SECTION B (45 marks)
Answer any three questions from this section
18.(a) State five factors that led to the migration of the Agikuyu into Kenya during the
pre-colonial period. (5 marks)
(b) Explain five results of the interactions between the Bantu and the Cushites in Kenya
during the pre- period. (10 marks)
19. (a)Give three reasons why Arabs came to the Kenyan Coast by 1500. (3 marks)

(b) Explain six effects of Long Distance trade on the people of East Africa during the 19th
Century. (12 marks)
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20. (a) State three reasons that made the Akamba to offer mixed reaction towards the
Establishment of British rule in Kenya. (3 marks)
(b) Explain six reasons of collaboration between Mumia of the Wanga and the British.
(12 mks)

21 (a) State three methods used by the colonial government to acquire labour for the
settlers in Kenya. (3mks
(b) Explain the impact of the colonial land policies in Kenya. (12mks)

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer any two questions from this section
22. (a) State five values of a good citizen in Kenya. (5 mks)
(b)Describe five ways that the Kenya government has undertaken to promote
national integration. (10 marks)

23 (a)State three main methods of conflict resolution in Kenya. (3mks)

Explain six ways in which the government of Kenya promotes the Bill of Rights.
(12mks)

24. (a) Give three reasons for the establishment of independent schools in Kenya during

the colonial period. (3 marks)

(b)Describe the contribution of Ronald Gideon Ngala to the struggle for independence
in Kenya. (12 mks)

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MOCK TRIAL 5
311/2

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

PAPER 2
TIME: 2½ HOURS

NAME……………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………..

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES.
i Write your Name, Admission number and stream.
ii Answer ALL questions in the answer sheets provided.
iii Answer ALL questions in section A, Three questions in the section B and Two questions in
section C.
iv Candidates should answer the questions in English.

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION A B C TOTAL
1--17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
SCORE

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SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer ALL the Questions in this Section
1) Give two types of monarchial government
2) Name the earliest ancestor of man whose skull was discovered in the Faiyum Valley
in Egypt
3) Give the main reason why early agriculture developed in Egypt
4) Identify one invention that revolutionalised early agriculture food preservation in
the 19th century
5) what was the main item of trade in Trans Saharan trade (1mark)
6) State two ways in which fire was used as means of communication (2marks)
7) Identify two ways in which iron technology spread in Africa (2marks)
8) Name one type of sailing ships invented by the Portugese (1mark)
9) Mention one initial problem that London faced when it was established in (1mark)
10) State the main method by the Europeans to occupy Africa (1mark)
11) State one community that participated in the Maji Maji rebellion
between1905-1907 (1mark)
12) Mention two characteristics of assimilation
13) Mention two external factors that facilitated the growth of African
nationalism (2marks)
14) Highlight one way in which colonial rivalries between European nations
contributed to outbreak of world war one (1mark)
15) Name two organs of the League of Nations (2marks)
16) Define the term Non-Alignment Movement (1mark)
17) State two weapons that were used during the cold war (1mark)

Section B(45marks) Answer Three questions

18) a Identify three ways in which Homo erectus tried to improve his way of Life
(3marks)
b Explain six factors which promoted plantation farming in Europe during
agrarian revolution (12marks)
19) a) Give three limitations of using cell phones. (3marks)
b) Explain six social results of urbanization in Europe during the 19th century.
(12marks)
20) a)State three ways in which religion contributed to the growth of the Asante
Kingdom. (3marks)
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b)Describe the political organization of the Asante Empire. (12marks)
21) a)Outline three reasons for lewanika’s collaboration with the British.(3mks)
b Give six reasons that enabled Samori Toure to resist the French for a long time
(12marks)
SECTION C (30marks)
Answer any Two questions only
22) a) what was the response white racist government to African nationalists’
demands in South Africa (5marks)
b) Explain five methods which the international community used to hasten
attainment of the majority rule in South Africa (10marks)

23) a) State three ways in which Germany violate d the Versailles Peace Treaty
(3marks)
b Explain six problems which the United Nations is facing in its attempts to
maintain world peace (6x2=12marks)

24) a Give five characteristics of commonwealth members of states (5marks)

b Explain five causes of cold war after 1945 (5marks)

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MOCK TRIAL 6
311/1

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

PAPER 1
TIME: 2½ HOURS

NAME……………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………..

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES.
i Write your Name, Admission number and stream.
ii Answer ALL questions in the answer sheets provided.
iii Answer ALL questions in section A, Three questions in the section B and Two questions in
section C.
iv Candidates should answer the questions in English.

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION A B C TOTAL
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SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer ALL the Questions in this Section
1. State two economic reasons for the migration of the cushites. (2mks)
2. Give the collection name of the Taurkana, Samburu, and the Masaai of Kenya.
(1mk)
3. Identify two functions of the higher council of elders among the Agikuyu in the
pre-colonial period. (2mks)
4. Give two reasons for the rise of city states along the East Africa coast by 1500A.D.
(2mks)
5. State two achievements of the Imperial British East Africa Company in Kenya.
(2mks)
6. Mention two objectives of establishing health centres in Kenya during the colonial
period. (2mks)
7. Identify one method used by the Coast African Association in Kenya to present
their grievances to the colonial government. (1mk)
8. Give one condition which favoured the growth of trade union movement during the
colonial period. (1mk)
9. Name the type of constitution advocated for by Ronald Ngala. (1mk)
10. Identify two pillars of Nyayo philosophy. (2mks)
11. Give two importance of cultural activities in Kenya since independence. (2mks)
12. Define the term citizenship. (1mk)
13. State one peaceful method of conflict resolution. (1mk)
14. Give one reason why there was a great need to change the old constitution of
Kenya. (1mk)
15. Mention two duties of party agents during elections in Kenya. (1mk)
16. Name the local authority that administer rural areas in Kenya. (1mk)
17. Give one category of sources of government revenue in Kenya. (1mk)

SECTION B (45 MARKS)

Answer any three questions in this section
18. (a) Describe the social organization of the Akamba during the pre-colonial period.
(5mks)
(b) Explain the political organization of the Abagusii during the pre-colonial period.
(10mks)
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19. (a) Give five reasons why African resistance against colonial invasion failed.
(5mks)
(b) Explain why the Maasai collaborated with the British. (10mks)

20. (a) State five achievements of early political organizations upto 1939. (5mks)
(b) Explain five causes of the rise of independent churches and schools in colonial
Kenya. (10mks)

21. (a) Identify the challenges facing education system in Kenya today. (5mks)
(b) Explain five changes which have taken place in Kenya as a result of re-
introduction of multi-party democracy. (10mks)

SECTION C (30 MARKS)

Answer any two questions.
22. (a) Identify three categories of people whose personal liberty is limited. (3mks)
(b) Explain five responsibilities of a Kenyan citizen. (12mks)

23. (a) State five duties of the children’s court in Kenya. (1mk)
(b) Explain five conditions that may lead to a child to be taken to a children’s court
in Kenya. (10mks)

24. (a) State five services provide by the local authorities in Kenya. (5mks)
(b) Explain how the government of Kenya uses the recurrent expenditure. (10mks)

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MOCK TRIAL 6
311/2

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

PAPER 2
TIME: 2½ HOURS

NAME……………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………..

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES.
i Write your Name, Admission number and stream.
ii Answer ALL questions in the answer sheets provided.
iii Answer ALL questions in section A, Three questions in the section B and Two questions in
section C.
iv Candidates should answer the questions in English.

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION A B C TOTAL
1--17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
SCORE

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SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer ALL the Questions in this Section
1. State any two characteristics of a government. (2mks)
2. Identify any two characteristics of homosapiens. (2mks)
3. State two early types of roads. (2mks)
4. Identify one use of satellites in the world today. (1mk)
5. State the main obstacle to education in Africa. (1mk)
6. Identify two types of elections held in India. (2mks)
7. Give one important initial source of energy during industrial revolution. (1mk)
8. Name one European leader who had personal interest during the scramble and
partition of Africa. (1mk)
9. State two advantages of using bodaboda motorcycles as a means of transport.(2mks)
10. Give two examples of oral traditions as a source of historical information. (2mks)
11. Name the political party which brought South Africa to independence. (1mk)
12. State two ways in which poor transport system have contributed to food shortages in
Africa. (2mks)
13. State two government policies that contributed to industrialization in India. (2mks)

14. What was the contribution of Alexander Graham Bell in communication? (1mk)
15. Other than assimilation give another French policy used in West Africa (1mk)
16. Identify two theories that explain the origin of iron-working in Africa. (2mks)

SECTION B (45 MARKS)

Answer any three questions.
17. (a) Identify three ways in which trade contributed to the growth of kingdoms in
Africa in the 19th century. (3mks)

(b) Explain six factors that led to the rise and growth of the Buganda kingdom. (2mks)

18. (a) State three objectives of Non-Aligned Movement. (3mks)

a. Explain six factors that undermine the activities of Non-Aligned Movement.(12mk)

19. (a) Explain three factors that led to the growth of Johannesburg. (3mks)
(b) Discuss the negative effects of urbanization in Africa. (12mks)

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20. (a) Name any two methods of dating used by the archeologists. (2mks)
(b) List down three sub-species of the Homosapiens. (3mks)
a. Describe any five ways of life of early man during the middle stone age. (10mks)

SECTION C (30 MARKS)

Answer any two questions.
20. (a) Outline the main terms of the treaty of Versailles. (5mks)

(b) Explain the factors that contributed to the defeat of Germany during First World War.

(10mks)

21 (a) Give three advantages of a federal system of government. (3mks)

(b) Explain how the government of U.S.A is governed. (12mks)

22. (a) Identify the three main organs of the East African community. (3mks)

(b) Explain the challenges facing the East African community since 2009. (12mks)

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MOCK TRIAL 7
311/1

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

PAPER 1
TIME: 2½ HOURS

NAME……………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………..

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES.
i Write your Name, Admission number and stream.
ii Answer ALL questions in the answer sheets provided.
iii Answer ALL questions in section A, Three questions in the section B and Two questions in
section C.
iv Candidates should answer the questions in English.

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION A B C TOTAL
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SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer ALL the Questions in this Section
1. Give one archaeological site found in Kenya. (1mk)
2. Name one remnant of the southern cushites in Kenya. (1mk)
3. Identify two technological factors which facilitated the coming of early visitors to
the Kenyan coast before 1500 A.D (2mks)
4. State two terms of the Anglo-German agreement of 1886 (2mks)
5. State two reasons why the colonial government established local Native councils in
Kenya. (2mks)
6. Give the main function of the governor in colonial Kenya. (1mk)
7. Identify the pioneer political organization during the colonial period in Kenya.1mk)
8. Who represented South Nyanza constituency according to the results of the 1957
elections to legco in Kenya? (1mk)
9. Name the Newspaper that was used by Kenyatta to highlight Kenyan grievances in
1922. (1mk)
10. State two functions of the sergeant at arms of the National Assembly (2mks)
11. List two benefits of the land reform policies in Kenya after independence. (2mks)
12. Name two main sources of external revenue for Kenya. (2mks)
13. What is Excise duty? (1mk)
14. Who appoints mayors in local government in Kenya? (1mk)
15. Identify two characteristics of Human rights. (2mks)
16. Give two conditions that one must fulfill inorder to be a naturalized
Kenyan citizen. (2mks)
17. What role do observers play during general elections in Kenya? (1mk)

SECTION B
Answer any three questions from this section
18a) Identify three functions of Njuri Ncheke among the Ameru. (3mks)
b) Describe the socio-political organization of the Agikuyu (12mk)

19a) State three methods used by the colonial government to acquire labour for the settlers
in Kenya. (3mks)
b) Explain the impact of the colonial land policies in Kenya. (12mk)

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20a) Why did the Akamba resist British invasion of their land? (3mks)

b) Describe the external factors that contributed to decolonization of Kenya by the British.
(12mks)

21a) What were the grievances of the coast African Association? (5mks)

b) Discuss the role of women in the Mau Mau movement. (10mks)

SECTION C(30MKS)
Answer any two questions.
22a) Identify three special courts or tribunals in Kenya. (3mks)

b) Explain the merits of parliamentary system of government. (12mks)

23a) What are the functions of the Attorney General? (5mks)

b) State the functions of the provincial administration (10mks)

24a) Outline five principals of Democracy. (5mks)

b) Explain the factors that led to the rise of multi-party democracy in Kenya in 1991.

(10mks)

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MOCK TRIAL 7
311/2

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

PAPER 2
TIME: 2½ HOURS

NAME……………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………..

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES.
i Write your Name, Admission number and stream.
ii Answer ALL questions in the answer sheets provided.
iii Answer ALL questions in section A, Three questions in the section B and Two questions in
section C.
iv Candidates should answer the questions in English.

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION A B C TOTAL
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SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer ALL the Questions in this Section
1. Give one disadvantage of use of anthropology as a source of information on history
and government. (1mk)
2. Identify two processes of evolution of early man. (2mks)
3. State two reasons why early agriculture started near water bodies. (2mks)
4. State two features of the Macadam roads. (2mks)
5. Name one limitation of use of fire and smoke as a form of early communication.
(1mk)
6. Identify two cultural consequences of meroe’s growth as an early urban centre.
(2mks)
7. Give the reason why Egypt was of strategic importance to Britain during the
colonization period. (1mk)
8. Who waged a seven year war against France from 1891 – 1898 in French West
Africa? (1mk)
9. Give two duties of the Native Affairs Department in Zimbabwe during the colonial
period. (2mks)
10. State one contribution of Nyerere towards the attainment of independence in
Mozambique. (1mk)
11. Name the underground movement that spearheaded the armed resistance in South
Africa during the Apartheid system. (1mk)
12. Give two reasons why the league of nations failed. (2mks)
13. What is the acronym of UNHCR? (1mk)
14. Who was the founding leader of the Non-Aligned Movement? (1mk)
15. State two factors that contributed to the collapse of E.AC. in 1977 (2mks)
16. What is Ujamaa as applied in Tanzania? (1mk)
17. Give two ways in which one can become a member of the House of Lords in
Britain.

SECTION B
Answer any THREE questions from this section
18a) State three disadvantages of barter system of trade. (3mks)

b) Explain the factors that led to the established of the Trans-Saharan trade. (12mks)

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19a) What were the changes that marked the Agrarian Revolution in Britain? (5mks)

b) Describe the effects of the Agrarian Revolution in the U.S.A(10mks)

20a) State the functions of the Omanhene in the pre-colonial period. (3mks)

b)Explain six factors that led to the rise and growth of the Asante Empire. (12mk)

21a) State five factors that facilitates scientific revolution in Europe. (5mks)

b) Discuss the positive contributions of scientific inventions on industry. (10mk)

SECTION C – 30MKS
Answer any Two questions from this section
22a) Why did the Versailles treaty fail to bring lasting peace to the warring

parties? (5mks)

b) What were the social results of the first World War? (10mks)

23a) State the objectives of the Pan-African Movement. (5mks)

b) Describe the challenges faced by the Pan-African Movement (10mks)

24a) Outline the role of the civil service in the U.S.A. Government. (5mks)

b) Explain the merits of the Federal Government in the U.S.A. (10mks)

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MOCK TRIAL 8
311/1

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

PAPER 1
TIME: 2½ HOURS

NAME……………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………..

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES.
i Write your Name, Admission number and stream.
ii Answer ALL questions in the answer sheets provided.
iii Answer ALL questions in section A, Three questions in the section B and Two questions in
section C.
iv Candidates should answer the questions in English.

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

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SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer ALL the Questions in this Section
1. What is political history. (1mk)
2. State two disadvantages of Anthropology as a source of historical information.2mk
3. Identify the main economic activity of the cushites during the pre-colonial period.
(1mk)
4. Name the dominant Kenyan community in the long distance trade. (1mk)
5. Identify two European Nations that rivaled the Portuguese for the control of the
Kenyan coast in the 11th century. (2mks)
6. State two negative effects of Missionary activities in Kenya. (2mks)
7. Name two Communities which resisted the British Occupation of Kenya. (2mks)
8. State the main reason why poll tax was introduced in Kenya during the colonial
period. (1mk)
9. Give two demands of African Elected members organization (AEMO) (2mks)
10. Name the personality who was behind the formation of Kavirondo Tax pager
association (KTPA). (1mk)
11. Give two methods used by Trade Unionists to demand for their rights during the
colonial period. (2mks)
12. Outline two roles played by the Kenya African Democratic Union(KADU) in the
struggle for Independence in Kenya. (2mks)
13. State two social challenges facing the implementation of Free Education in Kenya.
(2mks)
14. How many countries are their in Kenya according to New constitution of Kenya
(1mk)
15. Mention any two basic functions of prison’s sentence. (2mks)
16. Who appoints the head of civil service in Kenya. (1mk)

SECTION B (45 Marks)

Answer any three questions only in this section.
17. (a) Give three reasons which led to the migration of the cushites from their
original homeland into Kenlya during the Pre-colonial period. (3mks)

(b) Explain six results of interaction between the Bantu and Cushites during the pre-
colonial period. (12mks)

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18. (a) Identify any five positive important of the Portuguese rule along the Kenyan
Coast. (5mks)
(b) Explain five factors that led to the decline of the Portuguese rule along the
Kenyan Coast. (10mks)

19. (a) Identify three communities who had mixed reactions to the colonial
Government. (3mks)
(b) Explain why Kenyan communities were defeated by the British during the
Establishment of the colonial rule. (12mks)

20. (a) Give Five reasons why Africans started independent schools and churches in
Kenya during the colonial period. (5mks)

(b) Explain Five challenges by African Independent churches and schools during The
colonial era. (10mks)

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer any two questions only in the section.
21. (a) Identify five Principles of Democracy. (5mks)
(b) Explain five methods of Resolving conflicts in Kenya. (10mks)

22. (a) What were the Three main features of the independence constitutions of Kenya.
(3mks)
(b)Describe the political developments in Kenya since Independence. (12mks)

23. (a) Identify five functions of the police force in Kenya (5mks)
(b) Explain five factors which make it difficult for the prison Department in Kenya to
work effectively. (10mks)

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MOCK TRIAL 8
311/2

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

PAPER 2
TIME: 2½ HOURS

NAME……………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………..

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES.
i Write your Name, Admission number and stream.
ii Answer ALL questions in the answer sheets provided.
iii Answer ALL questions in section A, Three questions in the section B and Two questions in
section C.
iv Candidates should answer the questions in English.

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

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SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer ALL the Questions in this Section
1. State two disadvantages of using electronic sources of information in history and
government. (2 Marks)
2. Why was the Homo habilis referred to as “Able man”? (1 Mark)
3. State two early agricultural practices used in Britain before 1850. (2 Marks)
4. Name one African country that thwarted European invasion and occupation in the
19thcentury (1Mark)
5. State two causes of the Chimuregawar. (2 Marks)
6. Identify two disadvantages of electricity as a source of energy (2 Marks)
7. List two negative effects of urbanization in Cairo (2 Marks)
8. What was the main reason for the use of direct rule in Zimbabwe? (1 Mark)
9. State two ways in which the steam engine contributed to industrial revolution in
Britain. (2 Marks)
10. Enumerate two economic factors for the growth of the MweneMutapa kingdom.
(2 Mark)
11. Identify the main challenge facing industrialization in third world countries
(1 Mark)
12. Outline two methods used by the international community to hasten majority rule in
South Africa. (1 Mark)
13. Why in the camel referred as the ship of the desert. (1 Mark)
14. What was the role of the Tuaregs during the Trans-Saharan trade (1Mark)
15. State two results of the Berlin conference of November 1884 to Feb 1885. (2 Mark)
16. Identify the contribution of Andreas Vesalius in the field of medicine (1 Mark)

SECTION B (45 MARKS)

Answer any three questions from this section
17. a. Identify three types of trade. (3 Marks)
b. Describe the organization of the Trans Sahara trade (12 Marks)

18. a. Give three ways through which trade contributed to the rise of the Asante kingdom in
the 18th century (3 Marks)
b. Describe the social organization of the Asante (12 Marks)

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19. a. Identify five causes of food shortage in third world countries. (5 Marks)
b. Explain the factors that led to Agrarian revolution in the USA. (10Marks)

20. a. State three characteristics of industrial revolution in Europe. (3 Marks)

b. Explain six factors hindering industrialization in third world countries. (12Marks)

SECTION C (30 MARKS)

Answer any two questions from this section
21. a. Enumerate the terms of the Lochner - Lewanika treaty of 1890 (3 Marks)
b. Explain the results of Lewanika’s collaboration with the British. (12Marks)

22. a. State three characteristics of indirect rule (3 Marks)

b. Discuss six reasons why indirect rule failed in SouthernNigeria (12Marks)

23. a. What were the factors for the growth of nationalism in Ghana? (5 Marks)
b. Explain the role of Kwame Nkrumah in the struggle of Ghana’s independence in
1957. (10 Marks)

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MOCK TRIAL 9
311/1

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

PAPER 1
TIME: 2½ HOURS

NAME……………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………..

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES.
i Write your Name, Admission number and stream.
ii Answer ALL questions in the answer sheets provided.
iii Answer ALL questions in section A, Three questions in the section B and Two questions in
section C.
iv Candidates should answer the questions in English.

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

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SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer ALL the Questions in this Section
1. Give two limitations of using archeology as a source of history and Government.
(2mks)
2. State two reasons for Akamba active participation in the long distance trade.
(2mks)
3. State the theory which explains the origin of the Kenyan communities. (1mk)
4. Name two examples of the Southern cushites who settled in Kenya. (2mks)
5. Give two pre-historic sites in Kenya where cremated remains of human beings were
discovered during the late Stone Age period. (2mks)
6. Give the most significant aspect of the Nandi social organization. (1mk)
7. Which two trade items were obtained by the Romans in the Kenyan Coast by
1500AD? (2mks)
8. Which was the main negative result of plantation Agriculture during the sultan-ship
of Seyyid Said? (1mk)
9. State two reasons that may lead to deprivation of freedom of expression to a Kenyan
citizen. (2mks)
10. Which is the main disadvantage of using negotiation as a method of conflict
resolution? (1mk)
11. Give two aims of Taita Hills Association during the colonial period. (2mks)

12. Identify the main source of national philosophies adopted at (1mk)

independence.
13. Who is the chief executive officer of the county government? (1mk)
14. Name the parastatal in charge of tax collection in Kenya. (1mk)
15. Why was Prof. Wangari Maathai was awarded the Nobel peace prize in (1mk)
the year 2004.
16. State the document that contains the rights of the children. (1mk)
17. State the two oaths administered during the Agiriama resistance to foster (2mks)
unity.

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SECTION B (45MARKS)
Answer any THREE questions in this section
18. a) Identify three cultural practices which the Bantu acquired from the
cushites. (3mks)
b) Discuss six social organization of the Agikuyu in the 19th century. (12mks)

19. a) Give five reasons which led to the coming of the Oman Arabs to the East African
Coast. (5mks)
b) Describe how Seyyid Said contributed towards development of international trade
along the Kenyan coast in the 19th century. (10mks)

20. a) State five grievances of the Africans in Kenya during the colonial period. (5mks)
b) Explain five reasons why Nandi resistance failed. (10mks)

21. a) State five external factors that accelerated struggle for independence in Kenya
between 1945-963. (5mks)
b) Explain the methods used by the colonial government to discourage the
activities of mau mau (10mks)

SECTION C (30MKS)
Answer any TWO questions in this section
22. a) Why is national integration encouraged in Kenya? (5mks)
b) Explain the methods of conflict resolutions applied by the Kenyan society today.
(10mks)
23. a) Identify three ways through which one can become a member of parliament in
Kenya. (3mks)
b) How is parliamentary supremacy exercised in Kenya? (12mks)

24. a) Which five factors are likely to undermine the performance of the county
government. (5mks)
b) Explain five demerits of democracy. (10mks)

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MOCK TRIAL 9
311/2

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

PAPER 2
TIME: 2½ HOURS

NAME……………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………..

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES.
i Write your Name, Admission number and stream.
ii Answer ALL questions in the answer sheets provided.
iii Answer ALL questions in section A, Three questions in the section B and Two questions in
section C.
iv Candidates should answer the questions in English.

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION A B C TOTAL
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SCORE

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SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer ALL the Questions in this Section
1. State two forms of oral tradition as sources of information on history and
government. (2mks)
2. Identify the main role of a government. (1mk)
3. Identify two natural disasters that forced early man to turn from hunting and
gathering to agriculture (2mks)
4. Name the main commodity of trade from West Africa during trans-Atlantic trade.
(1mk)
5. State two government policies which contributed to industrialization in India. (3mk)

6. Sate two reasons why early mammals lived on trees. (2mk)

7. Name one commune in Senegal where the assimilation policy was successful.(1mk)

8. Give the main function of the royal fire in the Mwene Mtapa kingdom. (1mk)
9. Give two factors why the von schlieffen plan of German failed during World War I.
(2mks)
10. Identify one early metal that was used in Africa. (1mk)
11. State two roles of the lukiko of Buganda kingdom. (2mks)
12. Give two characteristics of the cold war. (2mks)
13. What was the main reason behind the phoney war period during the Second World
War. (1mk)

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14. State the immediate cause of world war two. (1mk)
(1mk)
15. Distinguish between a written constitution and unwritten constitution. (1mk)
(1mk)
16. Give one use of Gold in ancient Egypt.
17. . Name one elder who helped end cold war.
(3mks)
(12mks)
SECTION B (45 MARKS)
(3mks)
Answer any THREE questions in this section
(12mks)
18. a) State three social effects of Trans-Atlantic trade in West
Africa. (3mks)
b) Discuss six factors that lead to decline of Trans-Atlantic trade. (12mks)

19. a) List down three economic activities of the shona. (5mks)

(10mks)
b) Describe six social organizations of the shona.

(3mks)
20. a) Name three leaders of Maji maji uprising in Southern Tanganyika. (12mks)

(5mks)
b) Explain six positive results of maji maji uprising in Southern
(10mks)
Tanganyika.
(3mks)
21. a) State five methods used by Mozambican nationalist to struggle for (12mks)
independence.
b) Discuss five contributions of Kwame Nkrumah to the liberation struggle in
Africa.

SECTION C ( 30 MARKS)
Answer any TWO questions in this section
22. a) State three reasons why Tanzania adopted multiparty system of
government.

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b) Discuss six political challenges Tanzania has faced since independence.

23. a) List five characteristics of Common Wealth.

b) Elaborate five functions of the security council of U.N.O.

24. a) State three functions of the congress in U.S.A.

b) Explain six roles of the British monarchy.

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KCSE 2024 TOP-SCHOOLS’ MOCKS

MOCK TRIAL 10
311/1

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

PAPER 1
TIME: 2½ HOURS

NAME……………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………..

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES.
i Write your Name, Admission number and stream.
ii Answer ALL questions in the answer sheets provided.
iii Answer ALL questions in section A, Three questions in the section B and Two questions in
section C.
iv Candidates should answer the questions in English.

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION A B C TOTAL
1--17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
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SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer ALL the Questions in this Section
1. State two disadvantages of relying on oral traditions as a source of history. (2mks)
2. Identify two cultural practices which the Agikuyu acquired from the Gumba.(2mks)
3. What was the original homeland of the Eastern cushites. (1mk)
4. What is the basis of the classification of the Nilotic communities in Kenya? (1mk)
5. Give two evidences that suggest that there were trade links between east African
coast and the outside world by 1500 A.D. (2mks)
6. State two economic benefits of the Omani rule along the Kenyan coast during the
19th century. (2mks)
7. Name the missionary society that established a home for freed slaves at the Kenyan
coast in the 19th century. (1mk)
8. Give one way in which rural to rural migration in Kenya contributes to national
unity. (1mk)
9. Identify the main reason why the British government brought in coolies to construct
the Kenya-Uganda railway. (1mk)
10. Give two reasons why independent schools were established in Kenya. (2mks)
11. What was the main ideological difference between KANU and KADU before
independence in 1963? (1mk)
12. State two provisions of the independence constitution of Kenya. (2mks)
13. Give one way in which a person may become a member of parliament in Kenya.
(1mk)
14. Name two parliamentary committees involved in the control of public finances2mks
15. State one contribution of the Harambee movement to the development of health
services in Kenya. (1mk)
16. Who is the head of the judiciary in Kenya? (1mk)
17. Give two factors which may undermine the effectiveness of the traffic police in
Kenya. (2mks)

SECTION B: (45 Marks)

Answer any three questions from this section.
18. (a) State three ways through which communities in Kenya interacted during the pre-
colonial period. (3mks)
(b) Describe the social organization of the Agikuyu during the pre-colonial period.
(12mks)

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19. (a) Outline the stages in the Portuguese conquest of the coastal towns up to 1510.
(5mks)
(b) Explain five factors that led to the decline of the Portuguese rule on the Kenyan
coast. (10mks)

20. (a) Give three economic reasons why Britain colonized Kenya. (3mks)
(b) Explain six reasons why Kenyan communities were defeated by the British during
the establishment of the colonial rule. (12mks)

21. (a) What factors led to the development of multi-party democracy in Kenya in the
early 1990’s. (3mks)
(b) Explain how the existence of many parties promotes democracy in Kenya.
(12mks)

SECTION C: 30 Marks
Answer any two questions from this section.
22. (a) Name three groups involved in monitoring human rights abuse in Kenya.
(3mks)
23. (b) Explain six circumstances which may force the government to limit the rights
and freedoms of the individual. (12mks)

24. (a) Identify three parliamentary duties of the president in Kenya. (3mks)
(b) Explain six difficulties Jomo Kenyatta faced after becoming the president of
Kenya. (12mks)

25. (a) Identify three types of taxes paid by Kenyans to the government. (3mks)
(b) Explain six ways in which the government of Kenya uses its revenue. (12mks)

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KCSE 2024 TOP-SCHOOLS’ MOCKS

MOCK TRIAL 10
311/2

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

PAPER 2
TIME: 2½ HOURS

NAME……………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………..

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES.
i Write your Name, Admission number and stream.
ii Answer ALL questions in the answer sheets provided.
iii Answer ALL questions in section A, Three questions in the section B and Two questions in
section C.
iv Candidates should answer the questions in English.

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION A B C TOTAL
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SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer ALL the Questions in this Section
1. What is archeology? (1mk)
2. State two reasons as to why Africa is considered the cradle of man. (2mks)
3. State two theories that try to explain the origin of Agriculture. (2mks)
4. Name the missionary society which was the first to start missionary work in East
Africa in 1844. (1mk)
5. Name one of the Early visitors to East African coast by 1500. (1mk)
6. State two factors which facilitated the process of acquiring slaves from the interior
of Africa during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. (2mks)
7. State two challenges faced by space exploration. (2mks)
8. Name the earliest source of energy used by man. (1mk)
9. State two factors which contributed to the decline of the ancient Meroe city. (2mks)
10. Name the conference that facilitated the peaceful partition of Africa. (1mk)
11. Why did the British choose to use the policy of indirect rule in their colony in
Northern Nigeria? (1mk)
12. Name the political party under which Ghana achieved her independence in 1957.
(1mk)
13. Who was the major nationalists in South Africa during the struggle for their
independence? (1mk)
14. State two effects of the Franco Prussian war of 1870-1871. (2mks)
15. What was the main aim of the League of Nations? (1mk)
16. Name two countries who are permanent members of the security council of the
United Nations organizations. (2mks)
17. State two reasons as to why the Ujama policy in Tanzania failed. (2mks)

SECTION B: (45 MARKS)

Answer any three questions from this section.
18. (a) State five physical changes which occurred in the early man (hominids) as he
developed into the modern man. (5mks)

(b) Explainfive reasons as to why the early man changed from hunting and gathering
to crop cultivation and livestock rearing. (10mks)

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19. (a) State five reasons as to why the camel is the most suitable animal for carrying
goods and people in arid and semi-arid areas. (5mks)
(b) State five developments which characterized the industrial revolution in Europe.
(10mks)

20. (a) State three functions of Athens as an ancient city. (3mks)

(b) Describe the social organization of the Shona people in the 19 th century. (12mks)

21. (a) What were the terms of the conference of 1884-1885? (5mks)
(b) State five effects of the British rule in Zimbabwe. (10mks)

SECTION C (30 MARKS)

Answer any two questions from this section.
22. (a) State three of the demands contained in the ultimatum presented to Serbia by
Austria in 1914 leading to the outbreak of the first world war. (3mks)
(b) Why were the Allied forces able to defeat the Axis powers during the Second
World War? (12mks)

23. (a) What were the effects of the cold war. (5mks)
(b) State five challenges encountered by the organization of African unity. (10mks)

24. (a) What are the functions of the prime minister. (5mks)
(b) How the conduct of the president is controlled in the U.S.A (10 mks)

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