Hist 1 MRK
Hist 1 MRK
Hist 1 MRK
2. Give two religious functions of the Orkoiyot of the Nandi during the pre-colonial period.
- Mediated between God and the people/acted as a priest
- Offered sacrifices to God on behalf of the people.
- Blessing people before they undertook special activities such as going to war/raid.
(Any 2 x 1 = 2mks)
3. State one way in which the Abagusii and the Kipsigis interacted during the re-colonial period.
- Through intermarriages
- Trade
- Raids/warfare (Any 2 x 1 = 2mks)
4. Identify two main items of trade from the interior of Kenya during the long distance trade.
- Slaves
- Ivory (Any 2 x 1 =
2mks)
5. A part from trade, give one reason why the Arabs migrated to the Kenyan Coast before 1500 AD
- To escape religious conflicts between different Islamic sects in Arabia/civil war.
- To escape from political persecution in Arabia
- To spread Islam.
- For adventure/exploration (Any 1 x 1 = 1mk)
6. State two ways in which the Maasai benefited from the collaboration with the British.
- The British supported Lenana against Sendeyo in the 1894 succession dispute.
- The maasai were protected against raids by their neighbours.
- Lenana was made a Paramount Chief.
- The maasai were rewarded with cattle from uncooperative people e.g theNandi and the Agikuyu
(Any 2 x 1 = 2mks)
7. Identify two economic benefits of the Kenya-Uganda railway during the colonial period.
- It was a source of revenue to the colonial government.
- It facilitated the transport of goods and services
- It supplemented other forms of transport e.g communication.
- It led to the development of urban centres.
- Opened up the interior for economic development.
- Facilitated the movement of trade/promoted trade.
- It created job opportunities. (Any 2 x 1 = 2mks)
8. State two problems faced by trade union movement during the colonial period in Kenya.
- Inadequate funds
- Harassment by the colonial government.
- Wrangling among the leaders
- Lack of support from the local people due to ignorance. (Any 2 x 1 = 2mks)
9. Give two reasons why the Africans migrated to urban centre during the colonial period.
- To search for employment
- To avoid colonial tax system.
- They were attracted by social amenities. (Any 2 x11 = 2mks)
10. Identify the main reason why the Ukamba Members Association was formed.
16(a) State five economic activities of the Somali during the pre-colonial period.
- Participated in trade
- Kept livestock
- Hunted wild animals
- Gathered fruits
- Practiced crafts
- Made iron tools
- Grew crops (Any 5 x 1 = 5mks)
(b) Describe the political organization of the Luo during the pre-colonial period.
- Had a decentralized system of government.
- They were organized into clans made up of related families .
- Several clans joined together to form (Gweng) rule by council of elders.
- Several gweng formed sub tribe called oganda.
- Oganda was ruled by higher council of elders under the chairman of Ruoth.
- Duties of council of elders included:-
- Maintain law and order;
- Settle disputes;
- Final court of appeal.
- They had a warrior class headed by Osumba Miruayi
- Boys were initiated at poverty to form age sets which provided the community with warriors.
(Any 5 x 2 = 10mks)
17(a) State three reasons for the coming of the Portuguese to the Kenyan Coast.
- They wanted to find a sea route to India.
- They wanted to spread Christianity.