Form 4 history and government questions and answers for paper 1 : model test paper 3

Trace the pattern of the migration of the River-Lake Nilotes.

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Explanation/Answer Text:
-Originated from Eastern Equatorial and Eastern region of Bahr-el-Ghazal in Sudan.
-They migrated South to Pubungu(Pakwach) in modern Uganda.
-They migrated into Kenya in three groups the Joka-Jok
led by Jok, who from Pubungu settled around the Ramogi Hills between 1460 and 1600.
-Sons of Ojok fled across the Winam gulf to form the Karachuonyo and Wanjare clans who settled in Sakwa,Alego and Asembo.
-The Joka Owiny migrated from western Bukorna and settled in Sigoma in Alego.
-The Joka Omolo who came from northern Bunyoro settled temporarily in Lwanda and Bukoli.
-The Joka Omolo then moved to Ugenya and Gem.
-The Abasuba are a mixture of Bantu refugees from Uganda who intermarried with the Luo and settled on the Lake Victoria islands of Mfangano and Rusinga.
Questions/Lessons List

1. What was the basis of the political organization of African communities in Kenya before the colonial rule? ( free lesson)


2. Why are the Luo, Maasai and Kalenjins referred to as Nilotic Speakers? ( free lesson)


3. State two functions of the council of elders in Kenyan societies up to 19th century. ( free lesson)


4. Identify two reasons which led to the decline of the long distance trade. ( free lesson)


5. What powers were given to Imperial British East Africa Company under the Charter of 1888? ( free lesson)


6. Name one Agiriama leader who led resistance against the British. ( free lesson)


7. What were the reasons for the construction of Kenya-Uganda railway? ( free lesson)


8. Identify one newspaper which published African grievances up to 1943. ( free lesson)


9. Mention two types of political elections held in Kenya. ( free lesson)


10. Identify one institution which advised the governor in Kenya in the administration of the colony during the early 20th century ( free lesson)


11. Why were Africans not allowed to grow cash crops during the colonial period? ( free lesson)


12. State two features of the political organizations which were formed in Kenya before 1939. ( free lesson)


13. Who was responsible for the promotion of African education in Kenya during colonial period? ( free lesson)


14. State two ways in which one becomes a member of a country government. ( free lesson)


15. State two occasions when the President always attends the National Assembly. ( free lesson)


16. Trace the pattern of the migration of the River-Lake Nilotes. ( free lesson)


17. Explain the results of the migration of the River-Lake Nilotes. ( free lesson)


18. What were the reasons for the coming of the Arabs to the East African Coast up to 1500 AD? ( free lesson)


19. Explain ways in which Seyyid Said promoted trade between the East African Coast and the outside world during the 19th century. ( free lesson)


20. Outline the terms of the Devonshire White Paper. ( free lesson)


21. Explain the ways which the colonial government used to acquire labour for settlers in Kenya. ( free lesson)


22. Discuss the role of women in the struggle for independence in Kenya. ( free lesson)


23. Explain the problems faced by Kenyan nationalists in their struggle for independence. ( free lesson)


24. Identify five values of good citizenship. ( free lesson)


25. Explain how the bill of rights in the Kenyan constitution protects the rights of an individual. ( free lesson)


26. Identify challenges faced in giving Kenyans a new constitution. ( free lesson)


27. What are the functions of the Speaker of the National Assembly? ( free lesson)


28. Identify reforms which have been carried out in the police force. ( free lesson)


29. Explain the process of law making in Kenya. ( free lesson)