HISTORY TOPICAL K.C.S.E. QUESTIONS.

1998:
man.
No question tested.
2017: - Who discovered the Evolution Theory on the origin of man?
- Give five uses of stone tools by the early man.
FROM 1996-2024 1999: - State two distinct characteristics of Homo Erectus - Explain five reasons why Africa is regarded as the original
- What things do archaeologists use to reconstruct the homeland of mankind.
PAPER TWO activities of people who live in prehistoric time. 2018: - Give two developments which were made by Homo erectus
- Explain five ways in which Homo Erectus attempted that improved his way of life.
INTRODUCTION TO HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT to improve his way of life? 2019. - Give the meaning of the term “Stone age Period.”
2000: - State one characteristics of Homo Sapiens. 2020: - What does the creation theory state about the origin of
1996: - Identify two sources of information which historians use to 2001: No question tested. man?
write the History of Africa. 2002: - Give one characteristics of Homo erectus. 2021: State two basic methods in which the early human beings
1997: - Give two limitations of using written records as source of 2003: - Identify two ways in which early man used stone tools. obtained food.
African History. - What were the advantage of the discovery of fire by the 2022: - State two theories on the origins of the early human.
2000: - Give two shortcomings of oral traditions as a source of early man? - Give two economic activities of the early humans during the
History. 2004: - State two uses of fire by early man. Middle Stone Age.
2001: - What is oral tradition as a source of History? 2005: - State one theory that explains the origin of early people 2023: - Give the current stage in the evolution of human beings.
2002: - State one advantage of written materials as a source of - What were the stages in the development of tools by early 2024: - Give the first five stages of the evolution of human beings
history people. in a chronological order
2003: - Give one contribution of archeology to the study of History. 2006: - Give one reason why Homo Habilis was referred to as
2007: - Give two sources of information in history and government „able‟ man EARLY AGRICULTURE
2008: - Identify two limitations of using written records as a source - What were the physical changes which occurred 1996: - Name two main cash crops that were grown in
of information on History and Government. in early human beings as they evolved from ape –like North America during the Agrarian Revolution.
2009: - Name two types of written materials used by historians as creature to modern people? 1997: - Identify two factors which favoured the development
a source of history and government. Described the way of life of Early Human beings during the of crop growing in ancient Egypt.
2010: No question tested. Old Stone Age period. 1998: - Name two factors which influenced early man to begin
2011: - Give two archaeological sources of information on History 2007: - State two methods used by Early Man to find food during domesticating animals?
and Government. the Stone Age period. - State one way in which the Agrarian Revolution
2012: I d e n t i f y one type of artifact that is likely to be found in 2008: - Give one reason why early people moved from the forests contributed to rural- urban migration in Europe.
an archeological site. to settle in the grasslands. 1999: - State one main way in which the Agrarian revolution
2013: - Give the relationship between "History" and "Government". 2009: - State two ways in which the early man obtained food. contributed to the development of urban centers in Europe.
2014: - Give two methods used by elders to pass information - State Charles Darwin‟s theory of evolution. - Identify two scientific discoveries during the 19th C which
to the young generation on History and Government in the - Give three stages in the evolution of man before Homo contributed to food preservation.
traditional African communities. Erectus. - What factors favoured the beginning of agriculture during
2015: - Identify two branches of history. - Describe six ways in which the discovery of fire by early the New Stone Age?
2016: - Give one type of written materials used by historians as a man improved his way of life. - Explain six factors which promoted plantation farming in
source of History and Government. 2010: - State the scientific theory that explains the origin of human Europe during the Agrarian Revolution.
2017: - Identify two types of oral traditions used to obtain beings. 2000: - Identify two similarities between early agriculture
information on History and Government. - State two uses of stone tools by early people during the Old in Mesopotamia and Egypt.
- Discuss five advantages of using the internet as a source of Stone Age period. - Explain four advantage of the land tenure system in Britain.
information on History and Government. 2011: - Give two reasons that made early human beings to live in 2001: - State two ways in which poor transport systems have
2018: - Identify one type of early manuscript which is likely to groups during the Stone Age period. contributed to food shortages in Africa.
contain information on History and Government. - Give three physical characteristics of the Homo erectus. - Describe five factors that facilitated the development of
2019: No question tested. - Explain six cultural practices of Homo sapiens during the agriculture in America before 1800.
2020: - Give two sources of information on History and New Stone Age. - Discuss the factors that led to the Agrarian Revolution
Government. 2012: - Identify one type of artefact that is likely to be found in North America.
2021: Identify two forms of government. in an archaeological site. 2002: - State one result of the invention of the wheel in
2022: - Give the meaning of 'economic history. - Name one source of information on the Creation Theory. Mesopotamia.
- Identify five forms of written sources of information on - State three disadvantages of hunting as an economic 2003: - Give two ways in which the Agrarian Revolution contributed to
History and Government. activity of the early man. European expansion to Africa.
- Explain five disadvantages of electronic sources of - Explain six benefits of settling in villages during the Late
information on History and Government. - Give two ways in which the agrarian in Revolution
Stone Age period. England affected the lives of small scale farmers?
2023: - Identify two branches of History. 2013: - Name two types of dwellings used by the early man
2024: - State two advantages of using archaeology as a source of - Explain six ways in which agriculture changed the lives of
during the Early Stone Age period. early people.
information on History and Government. - Give five reasons why hunting of wild animals was mainly a
- Outline two ways in which archaeologists identify historical 2004: - What made the early man to domesticate crops and
group activity during the Stone Age Period. animals?
sites. - Describe five ways in which the development of the
- Name five methods of dating fossils in History. - Explain the causes of food shortages in the third world
upright posture improved the early man's way of life. counties.
- Explain five advantages of using written sources of 2014 - State two disadvantages of using caves as shelters 2006: - Identify one area in Africa where agriculture began.
information in History and Government. by the early human beings during the stone Age Period. 2007: - Give the main reason why early agriculture developed
- State three characteristics of micro lithic tools used during in Egypt.
the Late Stone Age Period.
EARLY HUMANS - State three ways in which people in developing
- Explain six challenges faced by early humans’ in hunting countries are affected by food shortage.
1996: - List two economic activities of early man during the stone
and gathering activities. - Explain six ways that the developing countries can
Age period.
2015: - State five stages of evolution of man. use to reduce the problem of food shortages.
1997: - Identify two aspects of the culture of the early man
- Describe the way of life of human being during the Late 2008: - Name one method of irrigation used in the development
that had their origins in the late Stone Age.
Stone Age period. of early agriculture in Egypt.
- Describe two theories about the origin of human beings.
2016: - Give three disadvantages of hunting as an economic 2010: - Identify the method used to plant cereal crops when
- Discuss the benefits of the discovery of fire to the early
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 early agriculture began. the nineteenth century. 2009: - State two advantages of the use of money over barter as a
- State five reasons why early people domesticate crops - What factors led to the development of trade medium of exchange.
and animals between North Africa and West Africa during the pre- 2010: - Give the two main items of the Trans-Saharan trade.
- Explain five causes of food shortages to Africa today. colonial period? 2011: - Why was 'silent trade' practiced by Trans-Saharan traders?
2011: - Identify two ways through which early agriculture - Describe the effects of the Trans – Saharan trade of West - State three factors that contributed to the development
spread in Africa. African societies? of the Trans-Atlantic trade.
2012: - State two ways in which the Sumerians in Mesopotamia 1997: - State two ways through which slaves were obtained in - Explain six negative effects on Trans-Atlantic trade on
reclaimed land for agriculture. West Africa during the Trans- Atlantic trade. African Communities.
2013: - Give two inventions that led to the Agrarian Revolution in - What factors contributed to the development of the Trans- 2012: - Give the main form of transport used in the Trans-Saharan
Britain. Saharan Trade? Trade.
2014: - State two negative effects of the land enclosure system in - Describe the difficulties faced by the Trans- Saharan - Name two groups of people that were involved in the
Britain during the 18th century. Traders. Trans-Atlantic Trade.
2015: - State one theory that explains how early agriculture 1998: - Give one reason why the general agreement on tariffs and 2013: - Identify the earliest method of trade used during the
developed. Trade (GATT) was established. Trans-Saharan Trade.
- Identify two methods of irrigation used in ancient Egypt. - State two ways through which Islam was spread in the - State two ways in which Africans participated in the
2016: - Give one negative effect of the land enclosure system nineteenth century. Trans-Atlantic Trade.
in Britain during the 18th Century. 1999: - Distinguish between barter and currency systems of Trade. 2014: - Give the main reason why camel was preferred as
2017: Name two early crops which were domesticated by man. - State the role played by the Tuaregs in the Trans- Saharan the means of transport during the Trans-Saharan Trade.
2018: - State one similar factor which contributed to the trade. - Outline one role that was played by the middlemen during
development of early agriculture in Mesopotamia and Egypt. - Identify two trade routes which connected trading the Trans-Atlantic Trade.
- Highlight five changes which marked the Agrarian centers in the Western Sudan and North Africa 2015: - State five disadvantages of using barter trade during the
Revolution in Britain. during the Trans-Saharan trade. Trans-Saharan trade.
- Discuss five effects of the Agrarian Revolution in 2000: - State two objectives of international trade agreements. - Describe the organization of the Trans-Saharan Trade.
the United States of America. - What is the difference between barter trade and trade in 2016: - Mention one type of trade.
2019: – Identify o n e method of irrigation which was used in which currency is used as the medium of exchange? - Highlight two uses of copper in Africa during the 19th
ancient Egypt. - Explain six factors that contributed to the spread of Century.
- State five effects of early agriculture i n Mesopotamia. Christianity up to the thirteenth century A.D. - Identify two metals used as currency in pre-colonial Africa.
- Explain f i v e solutions t o food shortage i n the African - What five factors undermined the trans- Saharan trade? - Identify two groups who participated in the Trans-Atlantic
countries. - Explain five ways in which West African communities Trade.
2020 - Name the person who invented seed drill. benefited from the Trans-Saharan Trade. 2017: - Give one type of trade.
2021 - Define the term Agriculture. 2001: - Give two ways in which Islam spread to Africa in the - State two disadvantages of using elephants as a means of
- State five factors that contributed to the development of nineteenth century. transport.
agriculture in ancient Egypt. - Describe how the Trans – Sahara trade was organized. 2019: - Outline three disadvantages of using Barter system of
- Explain five effects of Agrarian Revolution in Britain. - What problems did the trans- Saharan trader face? trade.
- State five similar effects of early Agriculture in Mesopotamia 2002: - State one main limitation of barter trade during the Discuss six factors which led to the decline of the Trans-
and Egypt. Trans- Saharan Trade. Atlantic trade.
- Describe five characteristics of industrial Revolution in - Describe three ways through which slaves were obtained 2020: - Define the term “barter trade”.
Europe. during the Trans-Atlantic slave’s trade. 2021: No question tested.
2022: - Identify two inventions that promoted Agrarian Revolution - Explain six factors that led to the decline of the 2022: - Identify two types of trade.
in Britain. Trans- Atlantic trade. 2023: - State five roles played by the Tuaregs during the Trans-
- State five uses of domestic animals during the ancient 2003: - Identify one advantage of barter as a method of exchange Saharan trade.
period. in the Trans- Saharan trade. - Explain five ways which were used to acquire slaves during
- Describe five effects of the early agriculture on people's - State one reason why internal Trade Agreement are signed. the Trans-Atlantic trade.
way of life. - Describe the organization of the Trans- Atlantic Trade. 2024: - Name the main method of trade used during the Trans-
2023: - Which was the first animal to be domesticated by the early - What were the results of the Trans- Atlantic Trade in West Saharan trade.
human beings? Africa? - State five factors that led to development of Trans-
- Identify five animals domesticated in Mesopotamia during 2004: - What was the role of the Tuaregs in the trans- Saharan Saharan trade.
early agriculture. trade? - Discuss five negative effects of the Trans-Atlantic trade on
- Discuss five effects of food shortage in Third World - Explain six effects of the trans Saharan trade on the West Africa.
Countries. people of Western Sudan.
2024: - Give the meaning of the term Agrarian Revolution. 2005: - Identify the main commodity from Africa in the
- Name the form of picture writing that was used in the Trans- Atlantic trade DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSPORT
ancient Egypt. - Name two missionary societies which worked in West Africa 1996: - Explain three ways in which Macadamized roads was an
- Explain five reasons why early human beings started in the 19th century. improvement to road transport?
agriculture. - Explain six effects of the spread of Islam in Africa up - What were the results of the development of railway
to the end of the 19th century. transport in Europe up the end of the Nineteenth century?
- Outline five factors which favoured early agriculture in
2006: - Identify one type of trade. 1997: - Name two ways in which the railway transport
Mesopotamia.
2007: - Identify the main method of trade in Africa during the contributed to the Agrarian revolution in Western Europe.
- Discuss five effects of the Agrarian revolution in the United pre - colonial period. 1998: - Give one way in which poor transport network hinders
States of America. - Identify the three types of trade. industrialization in the Third World countries.
- Describe the organization of the Trans – Saharan trade. - Describe the results of the development of railway transport
2008: - State two problems faced by traders when using the during the nineteenth century.
TRADE
barter system. 1999: - Give two ways in which air transport has improved trade
1996: - What is barter trade?
- Give three methods used to acquire slaves from West Africa between nations.
- Identify one limitation of using barter as a method of
during the Trans- Atlantic trade. 2000: - State two characteristics of the Macadamized roads.
trade.
- Explain six factors that led to the decline of the 2001: - Identify one way in which invention of the wheel promoted
- Give two ways through which Islam had spread in Africa by
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2002: - State two effects of the development of railway transport in 2017: - Identify five forms of print media used in communication. 2005: - Identify two economic effects of industrial revolution
the nineteenth century. - Discuss five advantages of using the internet as a source in North America.
2003: - Give three developments that have taken place in road of information on History and Government. - Explain six ways through which the development
transport systems since1750. 2020: - Give two modern means of communication. of iron technology affected African communities’ in
- Explain six ways through which the invention of the 2022: - Highlight one early form of communication. the pre- colonial period.
railway speeded up industrialization in Europe. - Explain five ways in which television is important as a - What were the effects of using electricity in industries
2004: - Give two disadvantages of human transport. means of communication. in Europe during the 19th century?
- State two results of the construction of the Suez Canal. 2023: - State two advantages of written messages as a form of - Explain five effects of scientific inventions on
2005: - Give two advantages of using the steam engine in the communication. agricultural development in Europe during the 19th century.
transport industry in the19th Century. - Explain six factors which contributed to the rise of
2006: - Identify two improvements which were made on DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRY Japan as an industrial power after the second world war.
macadamized roads in the Nineteenth century. 1996: - Identify one use of bronze in Ancient Benin 2006: - State two advantages of use of electricity in industries
2007: - State the main advantage of using air transport. - In what ways did the development of the steam engine during the industrial Revolution.
2008: - Give three ways in which the invention of the wheel contribute to the growth of industries in - State the main contribution of the discovery of chloroform
revolutionized transport in Europe before the 19 th century. Europe during the nineteenth century. in the field of medicine.
- What are the disadvantages of using air transport? - Explain six factors which led to the emergence of 2007: - Identify two early sources of energy.
2009: - Give two means of water transport used during the ancient Japan as an industrial power after the second world war. 2008: - Identify two uses of copper in Africa during 19th C.
times. 1997: - Identify three uses of bronze in the kingdom of Benin. - Give one invention that revolutionized food preservation
- State one advantage of using the pipeline over vehicles in - What was the main source of energy during the early during the 19th century.
transporting oil. period of the Industries revolution in Europe? 2009: - Identify the greatest contribution of Michael Faraday
2009: No question tested. - State two government policies which have contributed to in the field of science.
2010: No question tested. industrialization in India. - Give the main use of steam power during the industrial
2011: - State two limitations of using animal transport. - Describe the working conditions of factory workers revolution in Europe.
2012: - State two negative effects of the development of motor in Britain during the industrial revolution. - State two disadvantages of using wood as a source of
vehicle transport. - What factors favoured the development of industries in energy.
2014: - Give two benefits of the development of the railway Britain by 1850? - Identify three ways in which water use in industries
transport in Europe during the 19th C. 1998: - Identify the main source of industrial energy in Europe during the 18th century.
2015: - Give two features of the Roman roads by 300 AD. from the mid twentieth century. - Explain six social effects of the industrial revolution
. - State two scientific discoveries in the field of medicine in in Europe during the 18thcentury.
2016: No question tested. the nineteenth century. 2010: - Name two metals that were used as currency in
2017: - State two disadvantages of using elephants as a means of - In what ways did overseas colonies contribute to the pre-colonial Africa.
transport. expansion of industries in Europe? - Give three problems faced by factory workers’ in
2018: - State two advantages of using animal transport. - Discuss the problem which the European society faced as a Europe during the Industrial revolution.
2019: Outline two characteristics of Macadam roads. result of industrialization. - Explain six factors that have promoted industrialization
2020: - State the main use of the pipeline as aa means of 1999: - State two inventions during the eighteenth century which in South Africa.
transport. improved textile industry in Britain. 2011: - State three disadvantages of coal as a source of energy.
2021: - Give two limitations of using motorcycle as a means of - Describe the uses of gold in ancient Egypt. - Explain six effects of the Scientific inventions on
transport. - Explain how the discovery of iron in Africa affected people’s industry.
2022: - Name the invention that was made by the Wright brothers. lives in the continent. 2012: - Give two inventions that revolutionized the textile
- Give five disadvantages of using animal transport. 2000: - Why did the industrial revolution take place in Britain ahead industry in Britain during the 18th Century.
2024: - Name one type of land transport during the ancient period. of other European countries? 2013: - State one theory of origin about the knowledge of iron
2001: - State two uses of bronze in early Egypt. working in Africa.
DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNICATION - Give two reasons why coal was used as the main - Identify five uses of coal during the Industrial
1996: - List two forms of communication used to send messages to source of industrial power in Britain during the industrial Revolution in Europe.
distant places in the shortest possible time. Revolution. - Explain five effects of scientific inventions on medicine.
1998: - Discuss ways through which the modern society has - Which scientific inventions of the twentieth century have led 2014: - Give three uses of electricity in Europe during the
benefited from the development in telecommunications to a reduction in death rates? l9th Century.
2000: - Give one advantage of drum beating as a form of - Explain the positive impact of scientific inventions on - Explain six factors Which promoted industrial development
communication over the use of smoke signals in industry. in India.
Africa during the pre- colonial period. 2002: - Give one disadvantage of using coal as a source of 2015: - Identify the main source of energy used in the early
2003: - State one advantage of the telephones as a means industrial energy during the nineteenth century. stages of Industrial Revolution in Europe.
of communication. - Give two inventions that improved textile manufacturing - State one advantage of using steel over iron during
- State two advantages of cinemas. industry in Britain in the eighteenth century. the Industrial Revolution in Europe.
2007: - Give three factors which should be considered when - State one contribution of Joseph Lister in the field of 2016: - Describe six results of iron working technology on
sending a message. medicine in the nineteenth century. African communities before the 19th Century.
- Explain the effects of Telecommunications on modern - What factors led to the industrialization in German in the - Outline three challenges faced by factory workers
society. 19th century? in Europe during the Industrial Revolution.
2007: - State one disadvantage of using a messenger to pass on - Explain five results of the industrial Revolution in Europe - Describe six factors that have encouraged industrialization
information. during the 19thcentury. in South Africa.
2008: - State two disadvantages of using fire and smoke signals as 2003: - State two disadvantages of using coal as a source of - Outline two factors which facilitated the spread of
a means of communication. industrial energy. iron working technology in Africa during the ancient times.
2013: - Identify two modern means of print media. - Identify two ways in which the Industrial Revolution 2017: - Highlight two advantages of wind energy.
2014: - State two advantages of using fire and smoke contributed to European expansion to Africa. 2018: - Outline two factors which facilitated the spread of
signals to pass messages in traditional societies. 2004: - Give two uses of Bronze in Mesopotamia. iron working technology in Africa during the ancient times.
2015: - State one advantage of horn blowing as a means - Give two contributions of the inventions of the steam to - Identify five effects of scientific inventions on medicine.
of communication during the pre-colonial period. industry in the 18thcentury in Europe. - Describe five factors which have influenced industrialization
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2019: State two disadvantages of using electricity as a source of an early urban centre. in the 19th century.
energy. - Outline the main factor that led to the growth of the ancient 2009:
- State two economic activities of the Shona during the pre-
Identify three effects of scientific inventions on medicine. town of Kilwa. colonial Period.
Explain six challenges which South Africa has faced in the - Identify two reasons why early urban centres in 2010: - Which was the main factor the unified the
process of industrialization. ancient Egypt developed along the Nile Valley. communities of the Shone Kingdom during the pre-colonial
2020: - Name the person who invented the seed drill. 2017: - State two factors which led to the growth of Meroe period?
- Name one early source of energy. as an urban centre. - State two functions of the Lukiko in Bunganda Kingdom
- Give five characteristics of the Industrial Revolution 2018: - State five functions of the ancient city of Athens. during the 19th Century.
in Europe. - Describe five challenges experienced in the city of 2011: - What was the main function of the Council of elders
2021: Describe five characteristics of industrial Revolution in Johannesburg. among African societies during the pre-colonial period?
Europe. 2019: Outline two functions of the ancient town of Kilwa. - Give three functions of the Kabaka of Buganda Kingdom
2022: - State two uses of electricity during the Industrial 2020: - Give two factors which were responsible for the emergence during the pre- colonial period.
Revolution in Europe. of the ancient town of Cairo. - Describe the political organization of the Shona during the
2023: - Outline two uses of steel during the Industrial Revolution in - Give two factors which led to the growth of London pre-colonial period.
Europe. as an urban center. 2012: - State five economic activities of the Asante during the 19th
- Highlight five uses of gold in Africa during the pre-colonial 2021: - Highlight one factor that led to the growth of the ancient century.
period. city of Athens. - Describe the social organization of the Buganda Kingdom
- Discuss five factors that led to the industrialization in 2022: - Name the people who founded the ancient city of Meroe. during the pre- colonial period.
Europe during the 19h Century. 2023: - Identify two factors that led to the decline of early urban
2013: - Give one reason why the 'Golden stool' was important in
2024: - State two uses of coal during the industrial revolution in centres in Africa. the Asante Empire.
Britain. Give the main economic activity of the ancient City of - Apart from an empire, name one other type of government
Meroe. that existed in Africa during the
URBANIZATION 2024: - Highlight two problems caused by high population growth pre-colonial period.
1996: - Give two factors which led to the early urbanization in in the ancient city of Cairo. 2014: - Identify one symbol of unity in the Shona Kingdom during
Africa. the pre-colonial period.
1997: No question tested. SOCIAL ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL ORGANIZATION OF - State one way in which the acquisition of firearms
1998: - Give two factors which influenced the development THE AFRICAN SOCIETIES IN THE 19TH CENTURY enabled the king of Buganda to expand during the
of urban centers in Ancient Greece. 1996: - Give two functions of the Buganda traditional Parliament. pre-colonial period.
1999: No question tested. 1997: - State two functions of the Lukiko of the Buganda 2015: - Give three functions of the Lukiiko in the kingdom of
2000: - What five factors influenced the development of early urban Kingdom during the pre- colonial rule. Buganda during the pre-colonial period.
centers in Africa? 1998: - State one way in which centralization of authority - Discuss six factors that led to the growth of the Asante
- Explain five consequences of urbanization on European contributed to the growth of the Buganda Kingdom. empire by the 19th century.
communities during the 19th century. - What were the economic activities of the people of the 2016: - Identify two officials who assisted the ruler of the Shona to
2001: - What factors led to the development of urban centres in Asante Empire? administer the Kingdom.
Africa during the pre-colonial period? - Describe the political organization of the Asante - Outline five economic activities of the Asante during the
- Explain the social effects of urbanization in Europe Empire during the nineteenth century. 19th Century.
during the nineteenth century. 1999: - Give the main reason why the Golden stool was important - Outline the social organization of the Buganda Kingdom
2002: - Identify two features of Early Greek city states. for the Asante Empire. during the pre-colonial period.
2003: - Give two factors that influenced the growth of early urban - What were the economic activities of the Ndebele during the 2017: - Give the main reason why the golden stool was important
centres in Africa. nineteenth century? in the Asante Empire.
2004: - State two functions of early urban centers in Egypt. 2000: - Give two functions of the Kabaka of Buganda. 2018: Give one function of the Odwira festival among the Asante
2005: - Give two factors which led to the growth of urban centers - Describe the social organization of the Shona during the during the l9th Century.
in Greece. Pre- colonial period. State two ways in which the Royal Fire was important in the
2006: - Identify two factors that led to the growth of Athens - Explain the political organization of Mwene Mutapa Kingdom Mwene Mutapa Kingdom.
as an urban centre. during the pre- colonial period. 2019: - Give one symbol of unity among the Shona during the
2007: - Identify one reason that led to the decline of Meroe 2001: - State the main function of the Golden stool in the pre-colonial period.
as an early urban centre. Asante Empire during the pre- colonial period. 2020: - Who was Omulamuzi in Buganda kingdom during the 19th
- State three factors that have contributed to the growth of 2002: - State two factors that facilitated the growth of the century.
Johannesburg city. Asante Kingdom. 2021: - Identify five senior positions in Buganda Kingdom during
- Describe six social problems faced by the residents 2003: - State two similarities between the Buganda and the pre-colonial period.
of Johannesburg since the end of apartheid. the Ndebele system of government in the 19th C. 2022: - Name one type of spirit among the Shona.
2008: - What is the meaning of the term “Urbanization”? 2004: - What were the economic activities of the Buganda during 2023: - State five duties of the Lukiiko among the Baganda during
2009: - Give two reasons why early urban centres in ancient the pre- colonial period? the pre-colonial period.
Egypt developed in the Nile Valley. - Describe the political organization of Buganda during the - Describe the social organization of the Shona in the 19 th
2010: - Identify two social functions of the ancient city of pre- colonial period. Century.
Athens in Greece. 2005: - Give one importance of the Odwira festival in the ancient 2024: - Give one factor that promoted unity among the Shona
2011: - Identify the main factor that led to the growth of the kingdom of Ashanti. during the 19th Century.
Ancient town of Meroe. 2006: - Name two officials who assisted the ruler of the shona to
2012: - Identify the main factor that contributed to the growth administer the Kingdom.
of Athens in Ancient Greece. - Give three ways through which trade contributed EUROPEAN INVANSION AND THE PROCESS OF
2013: - State the main factor that led to the growth of the to the rise of Asante Kingdom during the 18th C. COLONIZATION
ancient town of Kilwa. - Describe the social organization of Asante Kingdom 1996: - Name the Empire that was rule by Samori Toure during the
2014: - State two ways in which the growth of the city of in the eighteenth century. European invasion of Africa.
Cairo was influenced by the River Nile. 2007: - State the role of the „golden stool‟ in the Asante Kingdom - What methods did the European powers use to
2015: - Give the main factor that contributed to the emergence during the 19th century. acquire colonies in Africa?
of Johannesburg as a modern urban centre. 2008: - State two functions of the Saza Chiefs among the Baganda - Explain six factors which influenced Lewanika of the
2016: - Give one reason that led to the decline of Meroe as

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 Balozi to collaborate with the British. administrators. during the Maji Maji rebellion.
1997: - State the main reason why Samori Toure fought the French - Give three reasons why Lobengula was defeat by 2015: - Identify two methods used by the European powers to
during the nineteenth century. the British in 1893? acquire colonies in Africa.
- Explain why Maji Maji uprising occurred between 1905 and - What were the results of the British Ndebele war of 1893? 2016: No question tested.
1907. 2007: - Identify the two European powers that acquired 2017: - State how humanitarian factors influenced the scramble
- What were the consequences of the Maji Maji uprising? colonies in East Africa. for Africa.
1998: - Give two economic reasons which made European powers to - Give one reason why the Lozi collaborated with the - Outline five methods which were used by the
scramble for African colonies. British during the colonization of Africa. Europeans to acquire colonies.
- State the main contribution of religion in the Maji Maji - How did the invention of the steam engine contribute 2018: - State two social factors which caused the Maji maji
uprising against German rule in Southern Tanzania. to the process of colonization in Africa? rebellion.
1999: - Show two ways in which the industrial Revolution in - Explain six positive effects of European colonization 2019: - Identify the main method which was used by the European
Europe promoted European colonization of Africa. of Africa. powers to suppress resisting African communities.
2000: - State the main reason why the Independent churches 2008: - Identify the main aim of the Berlin conference - State three terms of the Berlin conference.
movement started during the nineteenth century. between 1884 and 1885. - Describe six reasons for the defeat of Samori Toure by the
- State one economic factor which encouraged the Europeans - Name one treaty signed between Lobengula and the French in 1898.
to partition Africa during the 19th C. British during the process of colonization of Africa. 2020: - State five social factors which led to the European
- Give one reason why some African communities - Identify the European power that took over the scramble for colonies in Africa.
collaborated with the European imperialists. administration of Tanganyika after the 1st World War. - Identify Five European powers which colonized Africa.
2001: - Identify one way in which the industrial Revolution - Identify five causes of the Maji Maji rebellion in - Explain five results of the Mandinka resistance against
contributed to colonization of colonization of Africa by Central Tanganyika between 1905 and 1907. the French invasion in the 19th century.
Europeans. - Why were the African communities defeated by the 2021: - Give one reason why Lubengula was defeated by the
- Give one factor which undermined European Company rule Germans during the Maji Maji rebellion? British.
in Africa during the 19th century. 2009: - Define the term „sphere of influence‟ as used by the 2022: - Give two countries in West Africa which were colonized by
- What factors enabled Samori Toure to resist French European powers in Berlin conference of 1884 and 1885. the French.
colonization in West Africa. - Identify the three methods used by the French 2023: - Name one African community which participated in the
- Explain four results of the defeat of the Mandika by the to acquire colonies in West Africa. Chimurenga War (1896-1897).
French in the nineteenth century. - Explain six factors that led to the defeat of Samori - Identify two methods used by the Europeans to acquire
2002: - Give two methods that European powers used to occupy Toure by the French. colonies in Africa.
Africa during the nineteenth century. 2010: - Name the chartered company that was used to administer 2024: - State the main objective of the Berlin conference of 1884 -
- What reasons led to the failure of Maji Maji rebellion in 1907 Tanganyika during the process of colonization. 1885.
- Explain five reforms that were introduced by the - Give one economic reason which made European Countries
German administration after the Maji Maji uprising. to scramble for colonies in Africa. COLONIAL ADMISTRATION
2003: - Identify one way in which Africans reacted to European - State one way in which the Ndebele benefited after 1996: - Name two systems of colonial administration which
colonization of Africa. the British-Ndebele War of 1893 to 1896. were used by the British to administer their colonies
- State one way through which the Europeans maintained - Give three methods used by European power to establish in Africa.
peace among themselves during the partition of Africa. colonial rule in Africa. - Describe the factors which facilitated the application
- Give three reasons why Samori Toure resisted French - Explain six results of the collaboration between the of the French policy of assimilation in the four communes in
colonization in West Africa. Buganda and the British during the process of colonization. Senegal.
- Explain six results of Samori Toure‟s resistance against the 2011: - State two social factors1 that led to the scramble for - Discuss the effects of the French policy of assimilation in
French occupation Africa between 1882 colonies in Africa by European powers. Senegal.
and 1898. in West Africa. - Name one African country that was not colonized by 1997: - What were the differences between the British policy
2004: - Why was Ethiopia not colonized by the Europeans in the the European powers. of indirect rule and the French policy of assimilation?
19th century? - State two roles played by the African chiefs’ in - Explain why Fredrick Lugard used the policy of indirect
- State one social reason for the coming of Europeans British Colonial administration in Nigeria. rule to administer Northern Nigeria.
to Africa in the 19thCentury. - Name the Chartered company that administered 1998: - Define indirect rule as a policy that was used by the
- Give two functions of chiefs in Zimbabwe during the colonial Zimbabwe during the process of colonization. British to administer their colonies in Africa.
period. - State three factors that enabled European powers to 1999: No question tested.
- What were the terms of the Berlin Conference for colonize Africa in the late 19"Century. 2000: - Identify one way in which the rise of nationalism
1884- 1885? - Explain six effects of the partition of Africa on the Africans. undermined the policy of assimilation in French West Africa.
- Discuss the immediate results of the partition of African by 2012: - State two European activities in Africa before 1850. 2001: - State two reasons why indirect rule was unsuccessful
Europeans. - State one way in which African collaboration with Europeans in Southern Nigeria. -
2005: - State one way in which European Nationalism hastened colonization of Africa. Why did the British use direct rule in Zimbabwe
contributed to colonization of Africa. - Give the main reason why the European powers held - Explain the effects of British rule in Zimbabwe.
- Identify two chartered companies which were used Berlin Conference of1884 to 1885. 2002: - State two conditions that one had to fulfill in order
to administer European colonial possessions in Africa. 2013: - State two ways in which chief Lewanika of the Lozi to become fully assimilated in French West Africa.
- Give one reason why the Shona supported the British collaborated with the British in the late 19th C. - Why did the British use indirect rule to administer
during the Ndebele war of 1893. - Name one African community that took part in the Northern Nigeria.
- Give three problems which European colonialists faced as Maji Maji uprising between 1905 and 1907. - Explain why the use of indirect rule in southern Nigeria
they established their rule in Africa in the second half of the - Outline five European activities in Africa during the was unsuccessful.
19th century. 19th century. 2003: No question tested.
- What were the results of the collaboration between - Explain five effects of the Mandinka resistance against 2004: No question tested.
Lewanika of the Lozi and the British in the 19th C. the French invasion in the late 19th Century. 2005: - State three privileges which were enjoyed by assimilated
2006: - What is the difference between the scramble and 2014: - Name the leader of the Lozi who collaborated with Africans in the four communes of Senegal.
partition of Africa in the nineteenth century. the British in the late 19th century. - Why did the French system of assimilation fail in the areas
- Name one colony of British in West Africa. - Identify two European activities in Africa during the outside the communes?
- Give one reason why the Africans in Tanganyika were 19th century. 2006: No question tested.
against the use of Akindas by German colonial - Explain five reasons why the Africans were defeated

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2007: - Give two results of the French assimilation policy in - What five reasons encouraged the nationalists’ in 2000: - Give the main reason why the league of Nations was
Senegal. Mozambique to use Armed struggle to attain independence. established in 1919
2008: - Give one method used by the French to administer their - Describe the problems which undermined the activities of 2001: - Identify two factors that undermined the effectiveness
colonies in Africa. the nationalists in Mozambique. of the League of Nations.
- Give five reasons why the British used Indirect rule 2007: - State the main reason why nationalism developed in - Why was the United States of America (USA)
to administer northern Nigeria. Ghana during the colonial rule. reluctant to join the First World war during the initial stage?
- Explain five effects of the use of indirect rule by the British 2008: No question tested. - Describe the results of the Second World War.
in Northern Nigeria. 2009: - Identify one political reform introduced by President 2002: - Give the main reason why the League of Nations was
2009: No question tested. Fredrick de Klerk that led to the achievement of black formed in 1919.
2010: - Give three conditions which one had to fulfil in order majority rule in South Africa. - Describe three factors that enabled the allied powers
to become a French Citizen in Senegal. - Give three reasons why it took long for Mozambique to win the second World War.
- Explain six differences between the use of British to achieve independence from Portugal. - Explain the results of the Second World War.
indirect rule and the French assimilation policy. - Explain six factors that favoured the success of 2003: - State two ways in which the treaty of Versailles
2011: No question tested. FRELIMO nationalists during their struggle for signed in 1919 affected Germany.
2012: - Name three communes which were established by independence in Mozambique. 2004: - What were the causes of the first World War (1914 – 1918)
the French in Senegal during the colonial period. 2010: - State three ways used by nationalists in Ghana to - Discuss the results of the First World War (1914 – 1918)
- Describe the structure of the British Colonial fight for independence. 2005: - What were the results of the bombing of Nagasaki
administration in Northern Nigeria. - Explain six factors that led to the development of African and Hiroshima in Japan in 1945?
2013: - State three similarities between the French and the Nationalism in Ghana. 2006: - Give one reason why the United States of America
British structure of administration in Africa during 2011: - Give two economic reasons for the growth of African (U.S.A) did not join the First World War until 1971.
colonial period. Nationalism in Ghana. - Give the main reason for the failure of the League of
- Explain six problems experienced by the French 2012: - Outline five grievances by Africans against apartheid in Nations.
administration in Senegal. South Africa. 2007: - Identify the immediate cause of the First World War.
2014: - State one economic problem that was experienced - Explain five challenges faced by African nationalists - Identify three terms of the Treaty of Versailles of 1919.
by the British colonialists in Nigeria. in their struggle for a majority rule in South Africa. - Give six reasons why the Central Powers were defeated in
2015: Name the European power that colonized Zimbabwe. 2013: - Identify two roles played by ex-war soldiers in the the First World War.
2016: - Mention one consequence assimilation in Senegal. growth of African nationalism after 1945. 2008: - State two economic results of the Second World War.
- Give one economic problem experienced by the British 2014: - Name the political party that led Ghana to independence - Give five achievements of the League of Nations between
colonialist in Nigeria. from Britain in 1957. 1919 and 1939.
2015: - State five factors that promoted nationalism in Ghana. - Why did the League of Nations fail to maintain World Peace?
2017: - Outline two roles of the Emirs in Northern Nigeria - Explain five factors that contributed to the success 2009: List three Europeans Countries that formed the Tripple
during the colonial period. of the Front for the Liberation of the Mozambique(FRELIMO) alliance before the outbreak of the First World War.
- State five factors which influenced the British to use in the struggle for independence in Mozambique. 2010: - Identify two economic results of the First World War.
indirect rule in Northern Nigeria. 2016: - Give five reasons that encouraged nationalist’s in - State the role played by United State of America in
2018: - Identify two features of the direct rule as applied by the Mozambique to use armed struggle to attain independence. ending the Second World War.
British in Zimbabwe. - Explain the challenges faced by the Nationalists in 2011: - Give the main reason for the formation of the League
- State five factors which influenced the British to use indirect Mozambique. of Nations in 1919.
rule in Northern Nigeria. 2017: - State five roles which were played by Kwame Nkrumah 2012: - State one way in which the rise of dictators in Europe
- Explain five challenges which were experienced in the during the struggle for independence in Ghana. contributed to the outbreak of the Second World War.
implementation of assimilation policy in Senegal. - Explain five factors which were responsible for the growth 2013: - Highlight one way in which economic rivalries
2019: - Name the British administrator who introduced indirect of African nationalism in South Africa. between European powers contributed to the outbreak
rule in Northern Nigeria. 2018: - State three external factors which speeded up the of the first world war.
2020: - Identify two systems of administration used by the growth of African nationalism during the struggle for - Give the main incident which made Japan to surrender
Europeans during the colonial period in Africa. independence. unconditionally to the allied powers in 1945.
2021: - Give the method of administration by the British in Northern - Explain six challenges which were faced by the 2014: - Name the country that was blamed for the outbreak
Nigeria. nationalists in South Africa during the apartheid rule. of the First World War.
2022: No question tested. 2019: State two political factors which undermined the - Give the main reason why the United States of America
2023: - Give one reason why the white settlers chose to establish nationalistic struggle for majority rule in South Africa. adopted the Marshall plan after the Second World War.
self-government in Zimbabwe. 2020: - Discuss five reasons for the growth of nationalism 2015: - Give three reasons why the United States of America
2024: - Identify the system of administration used in Senegal in Mozambique. did not join the First World War until 1917.
before 1945 2021: - Identify two racial groups who competed for the control - Explain six effects of the First World War.
of South Africa during the Apartheid Era 2016: - Identify the country that was blamed for the outbreak
- Discuss five political challenges experienced by the of the First World War.
THE RISE OF AFRICAN NATIONALISM nationalists during the liberation struggle in Mozambique. - Highlight the role played by the United States of America
1997: - Give two ways through which the attainment of 2022: - Identify the political party which led Ghana to independence (USA) in ending the second World War.
independence in Ghana contributed to liberation of from Britain. - Describe six causes of the cold war after 1945.
other African countries from colonial rule. - Highlight five factors which promoted the growth of 2017: - Give two nations which belonged to the Triple Entente
1998: - State two methods which the international community nationalism in Ghana. during the First World War.
used to hasten the attainment of majority rule in - Explain five methods which were used by African - Identify three political causes of the First World War.
South Africa. nationalists in the struggle for independence. - Explain six effects of the Second World War.
2002: - Give two political developments in South Africa between 2018: Give the main reason why the European countries formed
1990 and 1994 which led to peaceful introduction of WORLD WARS alliances before the outbreak of the First World War.
majority rule in the country. 1997: - What event prompted the United States of America - State one way in which Angola was affected by the
2005: - Name one political party that fought for independence (USA) to join the First World War in 1917? Cold War.
in Ghana. 1998: - Give two reasons why the Central Powers were defeated in 2019: - Identify the three countries that formed Triple Alliance
2006: - Identify two peaceful methods which the nationalists the first World war. before the outbreak of the First World War.
used in South Africa in the struggle for Independence. 1999: - State one problem which faced the league of Nations - Explain why the Allied powers were able to defeat the

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 Central powers during the First World War. Security Council. was formed.
2021: - Name the person who initiated the formation of the Triple - Explain six ways in which the United Nations provides 2004: - Identify two problems that may hinder the effective
Alliance in 1882. humanitarian assistance. operation of international Trade Agreements.
- Name one ideological bloc which was involved in the Cold 2013: - State two factors which promote economic relations - Describe the functions of the council of ministers of the
War. between nations. organization of African Unity.
- Highlight three causes of Second World War. - State two ways in which Non-Aligned members safeguard - Explain six achievement of the organization of African Unity
- Explain six achievements of Pan African Movement. their national security. (OAU) since its formation.
2022: No question tested. 2014: - Identify five main organs of the United Nations. 2005: No question tested.
2023: - Name two military alliances which were formed during the - Explain five Ways through Which the United Nations 2006: Give three organs of the Economic community of West
Cold War. promotes peace in the World. African States (ECOWAS).
- Name the event that marked the end of the Second World 2015: - State three common characteristics of the Commonwealth - What are the achievements of Economic Community of
War in 1945. member states. W. Africa States (ECOWAS) since its formation?
- Outline one reason why United States of America did not - Describe six achievements of the Commonwealth since its .
join the First World War until 1917. formation. 2007: - State two achievements of Pan-Africanism between 1945
- Discuss six political results of the First World War. 2016: - Mention two ways in which Non-Aligned members and 1963.
2024: - State one way through which the arms race caused the safeguarded their National Security. - Give three organs of Economic Community of West African
First World War. 2017: - Identify the organ of the Commonwealth which is States (ECOWAS)
- Name three organs of the League of Nations. responsible for policy making. - Give three organs of the Economic community of West
- Explain six reasons why the League of Nations failed to 2018: - State the main reason why countries establish diplomatic African State (ECOWAS) since its formations?
maintain world peace. relations. 2008: - State two objectives of the African National Congress.
- - State one way in which Angola was affected by the Cold - Apart from political instability in Uganda during the reign of
War. Idd Amin
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - State three ways in which terrorism is a threat to - state two other reasons that led to the collapse of the East
1996: - Name two agencies of the United Nations Organization international peace. African Community in 1977.
(UNO) which deal with the problem of health. - Describe six achievements of the Non-Aligned Movement - State five aims of the organization of African Unity.
1997: No question tested. since its formation. - Explain five differences between the organization of African
1998: - Why was the United Nations Organization (UNO) formed? 2019: - Highlight two ways in the Cold War was fought. Unity and the African Union.
- Discuss the factors that have undermined the activities of - Identify two permanent members of the United Nations 2009: - Name two English speaking member countries of the
the UNO. Security Council. economic community of West Africa States (ECOWAS)
2020: - Name two organs of the commonwealth. 2010: - Identify three duties performed by the Secretary General of
1999: - Give the main aim of the United Nations Conference on - Highlight three achievements of the United Nations. the new East African Community established in 2001.
trade and development (UNCTAD). - Explain six challenges which are faced by the United - Explain six benefits of the new East African Community
2000: - Give the main reason why the league of Nations was Nations in its effort to maintain world peace. established in 2001 to its members.
established in 1919. 2021: - Name one ideological bloc which was involved in the Cold 2011: - State three objectives for the formation of Common
2001: - Identify one aim of the United Nations conference on Trade War. Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).
and Development (UNCTAD). - State three aims of the Non Aligned Movement. - Explain six challenges facing the Common Market for
2002: - State the main cause of the cold war. - Discuss the main role of each of the following specialized Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).
2003: No question tested. agencies of the United Nation. 2012: - Give the main reason why the Pan African movement was
2004: - Give one factor that led to the end of the cold war. 2022: - Name the headquarters of the United Nations. formed at the beginning of the 20th Century.
- State two reasons for the establishment of the United 2023: - Define the term Commonwealth. - Name one financial institution established by the African
Nations Organization (UNO). - Outline three ways through which the United Nations Union.
2005: - State two advantages of being a member of the promotes world peace. 2013: - Identify five contributions made by Kwame Nkrumah of
commonwealth organization. 2024: - Give two reasons why the Pan-African Movement was Ghana in promoting Pan-Africanism.
- What are the functions of the security council of the united formed. - Describe five factors undermining the activities of the
Nations. African Union (AU) since its formation in 2001.
- Explain six problems which the United Nations is facing in COOPERATION IN AFRICA 2014: - State five functions of the Commission of the African Union.
its efforts to maintain world peace. 1996: - In which two ways did the organization of Africa Unity Discuss five achievements of the Pan-African Movement.
2006: No question tested. (OAU) contribute to the liberation of the southern African 2015: - Give two functions of the East African Legislative Assembly
2007: - State two duties of the United Nations Secretariat. countries? of the East African Community 2001.
- Give two achievements of the commonwealth. 1997: - Why was the economic community of West African States - State one function of the Court of Justice of the Common
2008: - What is the main duty of the United Nations General (ECOWAS) formed? Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).
Assembly? - Explain the factors that have undermined the activities of 2016: - Identify one financial institution established by the African
2009: - Name the organ of the United Nations that promotes justice the organization of African Unity (OAU). Union.
in the world. 1998: No question tested. - Outline five aims of the Organization of African Unity
- Identify one superpower that was involved in the cold war. 1999: - Name one organization which has been formed by the (OAU).
2010: - Give two principal organs of the United Nations. organization of African Unity (OAU) member countries to - Discuss the difference between the Organization of African
- State one condition that a country should fulfill in order to promote economic co- operation among Southern African Unity (OAU) and the African Union (AU).
become a member of the Non-Aligned Movement. countries. 2017: No question tested.
- Explain six causes of the Cold War after 1945. 2000: -Why was the East African community formed? 2018: - Give one function of the Court of Justice of the Common
2011: - What is 'veto power' as used by the United Nations? - Explain six factors that led to the collapse of East African Market for Eastern and Southern Africa.
- Identify five ways through which the United Nations (UN) community. 2019: - Give two common services provided by the East African
promotes good governance in the world. 2001: - Give three organs of the Economic community of West Community to the members between 1967 — 1977.
- Explain/five achievements of the Non-Aligned Movement African States (ECOWAS). - State five objectives of the African Union (AU).
(NAM) since its formation. - What are the achievements of Economic Community of - Explain five challenges facing the East African Community
2012: - Give two economic benefits enjoyed by members of the W. Africa States (ECOWAS) since its formation? (EAC) 2001.
Commonwealth. 2002: No question tested. 2020: - Give the main reason for the formation of Economy
- State three permanent members of the United Nations 2003: - Give three reasons why the preferential Trade Area (PTA) Community of West Africa (ECOWAS).

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 - state three challenges faced by the Pan African movement. of the East Africa Community, 2001. a presidential candidate in the United States of America.
- Explain six achievements of the East African community. - Identify two principles of the Arusha Declaration of 1967. - What are the functions of the United States Congress?
2021: - Highlight two organs of East African Community 2001. 2016: State two ways in which poverty has undermined economic 2008: - Give three conditions that one should fulfill in order to be
- Explain six achievements of Pan African Movement. development in Tanzania since independence. elected President of India.
2022: - State two roles which were played by the Council of 2017: - Name the European power that colonized the Democratic - Write down six functions of the President of India.
Ministers in the Organization of African Unity (0. A. U). Republic of Congo. 2009: - Identify one house of Congress in the United States of
2023: - Identify three organs of the Organization of African Unity - State three ways in which the Government of Tanzania America.
(OAU). nationalized resources following the Arusha Declaration. 2010: - Identify one parliamentary duty of the Monarch in Britain.
- Discuss six challenges facing the Common Market for - Discuss six political challenges which were experienced in 2011: - Name one major political party in the United1 States of
Eastern and Southern Africa. (COMESA) the Democratic Republic of Congo at independence. America.
2024: - Name two financial institutions of the African Union (AU). 2018: - State two ways in which poverty has undermined economic - Name one type of election held for the House of Commons
development in Tanzania since independence. in Britain.
2019: - Name the two political parties which merged to form Chama 2012: - Identify three categories of members of the Executive in
SOCIAL POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) in Tanzania. the United States of America.
AND CHALLENGES IN AFRICA SINCE INDEPENDENT 2020: - Outline two political challenges that the DRC has faced since - Describe six functions of the Federal Government of the
1996: No question tested. independence. United States of America.
1997: No question tested. - Highlight five economic developments which have taken 2013: - Identify three circumstances that may make the vice
1998: - Identify two political challenges which Zaire has faced since place in the Democratic Republic of Congo since president assume presidency in India.
independence. independence. - Explain six functions of the president in India.
1999: No question tested. - Explain five economic challenges that Tanzania has faced 2014: - Give five responsibilities of the state government in the
2000: - State two economic challenges which Tanzania has faced since independence. United States of America.
since independence. 2021: No question tested. - Explain five functions of the cabinet in India.
2001: - Give the main political challenge that the Democratic 2022: No question tested. 2015: - Name one house of parliament in India
republic of Congo (Zaire) has face since independence. 2023: - Identify the philosophy that was adopted by Tanzania for - Give two categories of persons who are disqualified from
2002: No question tested. her development. contesting for a constituency seat in Britain.
2003: - Name two main political changes that have faced the 2024: - Outline two developments made in education in Tanzania 2016: - State three requirements one has to fulfill in order to
Democratic Republic of Congo since independence. since independence. contest as a presidential candidate in the United states of
- Explain six challenges which Tanzania has faced since America (USA).
independence. THE ELECTORAL PROCESS AND FUNCTIONS OF - Explain the functions of the United States Congress.
2004: - State one aim of the Arusha Declaration in Tanzania. GOVERNMENTS IN OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD 2017: - Identify one major political party in Britain.
2005: - Give two reasons why there were civil wars in the 1996: - What is the role of the prime minister in Britain? - Give the first Black President of the United States of
democratic republic of Congo (DRC) soon after - Explain six functions of the Federal Government of the America.
independence United States of America. (USA). - State three ways in which the Monarch is important in
2006: - State two political challenges that faced Tanzania during 1997: - Name two houses of the British Parliament. Britain.
the rule of President Mwalimu Nyerere. - What are the sources of the British Constitution? - Explain six responsibilities of the State governments in the
2007: - Give three political changes introduced by Mobutu Sese 1998: No question tested. United States of America.
Seko which led to dictatorship in the Democratic Republic of 1999: - Identify the main difference between membership into the 2018: - Identify three types of Federal Courts in the United States
Congo. house of Lords and the House of Commons in Britain. of America.
- Explain the economic problems faced by the Democratic - What role does the queen of England play in relation to the - Explain six responsibilities of the Federal Government of the
Republic of Congo since independence. British. United States of America.
2008: No question tested. - Describe the functions of the British parliament government. 2019: Give one chamber of the Congress in the United States of
2009: - Give one way in which policy of nationalization slowed 2000: - State one privilege which members of the British America.
down economic development in Tanzania during the rule of Parliament enjoy. - Identify five ways through which the supremacy of the
Julius Nyerere. - Describe the structure of the communist party in the union parliament may be limited in Britain.
2010: - Identify two ways in which Mwalimu Julius Nyerere of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). - Discuss five functions of the Federal Government in the
promoted the development of Education in Tanzania after - Discuss six criticisms that have been made against the United States of America.
Independence. communist party. 2020: Identify one main political parties in the U.S.A.
2011: - Outline two factors that enabled Tanzania to maintain 2001: No question tested. - State three functions of the legislature in India.
national unity since independence. 2002: - State the main reason why the USSR adopted a one party - Explain Six advantages of the federal government of the
2012: - Identify two factors which have undermined the system of government. United States of America (USA).
exploitation of mineral resources in the Democratic Republic - Describe the functions of the president of the United States 2021: - State the main function of the House of Commons in Britain.
of Congo since independence. of America (U.S.A) - Identify three arms of government of India.
- State two ways in which poor infrastructure has slowed - Explain how the system of government of the U.S.A works - Explain six ways through which the powers of the president
down economic development in Tanzania since 2003: - Give one function of the monarchy in Britain. of the United States of America are checked.
independence. - What are the features of stage government in the United 2022: - Identify three political parties in India.
2013: - State three ways in which the Government of the States of America? - Discuss six functions of the President of India.
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) promoted the - Explain six functions of the Federal government of the - Identify three categories of persons who are not allowed to
education of Africans after independence. United States of America. contest for parliamentary seats in Britain.
- Explain six political challenges faced by the Democratic 2004: - Identify one way in which a person may become a member - Explain six functions of the Congress in the United States of
Republic of Congo (DRC) during the reign of Mobutu Sese of the House of Lords in Britain. America (USA).
Seko. 2005: - Name the type of constitution used in Britain . 2024: - Give one branch of government in Britain.
2014: - State three political causes of instability in the Democratic - Give one disadvantages of a federal system of government. - Give two levels of elections in United States of America.
Republic of Congo between 1960 and l965. - State three roles of political parties in Britain.
2006: - Who is the head of Government in India?
- Describe six social developments that have taken place in - Give three categories of the Prime Ministries in Britain? - Identify three categories of members of the Executive in
Tanzania since independence. - What are the duties of the prime Ministries in Britain? United states of America.
2015: - Give two functions of the East Africa Legislative Assembly 2007: - Give three requirements for one to be allowed to contest as - Explain six functions of the Federal Government of the
United States of America.

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