Form 4 history and government questions and answers for paper 1 : model test paper 9

Describe the economic organization of the agikuyu during the pre-colonial period.

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Explanation/Answer Text:
-Were predominantly agriculturalists growing sorghum, maize, millet, cowpeas and beans.
-They exchanged their agricultural products with the Maasai’s animal products.
-Were cattle keepers
-Hunted and gathered wild animals and herbs to supplement their diet.
-They were also bee keepers
-Were also involved in basketry and pottery.
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