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History · Paper 2 · 2005

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Questions (38)

Section A

3. 10 marks

Write T if the statement is correct and F if the statement is incorrect in the table below. i. The Neolithic revolution marked the start of a sedentary life. ii. The Early Stone Age had permanent shelters. iii. Civil war was a cause of the Ngoni migration. iv. Museums are places for study tours and tourism. v. The Harmerton Treaty was signed in 1845. vi. Olduvai Gorge is a historical site in Kondoa. vii. The Ntemi was responsible for collecting tributes. viii. The slave trade caused loss of security. ix. The Portuguese introduced new crops in East Africa. x. The contact between Africa and the Middle East began by 200 BC.

  1. The Neolithic revolution marked the start of a sedentary life. (1 mk)
  2. The Early Stone Age had permanent shelters. (1 mk)
  3. Civil war was a cause of the Ngoni migration. (1 mk)
  4. Museums are places for study tours and tourism. (1 mk)
  5. The Harmerton Treaty was signed in 1845. (1 mk)
  6. Olduvai Gorge is a historical site in Kondoa. (1 mk)
  7. The Ntemi was responsible for collecting tributes. (1 mk)
  8. The slave trade caused loss of security. (1 mk)
  9. The Portuguese introduced new crops in East Africa. (1 mk)
  10. The contact between Africa and the Middle East began by 200 BC. (1 mk)

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Section B

1. 1 mark

Which of the following pairs represents the main activities of the Bantu people before the arrival of Europeans?

A. Fishing and weaving
B. Agriculture and trade
C. Lumbering and harvesting
D. Carpentry and pottery
2. 1 mark

A function of Maasai morans was all except:

A. Defending the community
B. Controlling religion
C. Protecting herds
D. Searching for pasture
4. 5 marks

Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers. a) The Yao are an example of a _________________________ community. b) The Portuguese explorer who reached East Africa in 1498 was _________________________ c) The major technological advancement during the Middle Stone Age was _________________________ d) The first President of Tanzania was _________________________, and the current President is _________________________ e) A place where historical remains are found is called a _________________________

  1. The Yao are an example of a _________________________ community. (1 mk)
  2. The Portuguese explorer who reached East Africa in 1498 was _________________________. (1 mk)
  3. The major technological advancement during the Middle Stone Age was _________________________ (1 mk)
  4. The first President of Tanzania was _________________________, and the current President is _________________________ (1 mk)
  5. A place where historical remains are found is called a _________________________ (1 mk)

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5. 14 marks

Answer the following questions in brief. a) Name two (2) early missionary centers in East Africa. i) ___________________________ ii) ___________________________ b) Mention two (2) functions of historical sites. i) ___________________________ ii) ___________________________ c) List four (4) major imports to East Africa during the Long-Distance Trade. i) ___________________________ ii) ___________________________ iii) ___________________________ iv) ___________________________ d) Give two (2) reasons for the fall of Portuguese rule in East Africa. i) ___________________________ ii) ___________________________ e) Identify two (2) methods of dating historical events. i) ___________________________ ii) ___________________________

  1. Agents of industrial capitalism (1 mk)
  2. Name two (2) early missionary centers in East Africa. (2 mk)
  3. Name two (2) early missionary centers in East Africa. (2 mk)
  4. Mention two (2) functions of historical sites. (2 mk)
  5. Mention two (2) functions of historical sites. (2 mk)
  6. Bunyoro (1 mk)
  7. Trans-Saharan trade (1 mk)
  8. List four (4) major imports to East Africa during the Long-Distance Trade. (4 mk)
  9. List four (4) major imports to East Africa during the Long-Distance Trade. (4 mk)
  10. Chagga and Pare (1 mk)
  11. Give two (2) reasons for the fall of Portuguese rule in East Africa. (2 mk)
  12. Give two (2) reasons for the fall of Portuguese rule in East Africa. (2 mk)
  13. Identify two (2) methods of dating historical events. (2 mk)
  14. Ntemi (1 mk)
  15. Nandi and Pokot (1 mk)
  16. Social effect of Portuguese contact (1 mk)
  17. Fall of Portuguese rule (1 mk)
  18. Homo habilis (1 mk)
  19. Neolithic revolution (1 mk)

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6. 10 marks

Write T if the statement is correct and F if the statement is incorrect in the table below.

  1. The Neolithic revolution marked the start of a sedentary life. (1 mk)
  2. The Early Stone Age had permanent shelters. (1 mk)
  3. Civil war was a cause of the Ngoni migration. (1 mk)
  4. Museums are places for study tours and tourism. (1 mk)
  5. The Harmerton Treaty was signed in 1845. (1 mk)
  6. Olduvai Gorge is a historical site in Kondoa. (1 mk)
  7. The Ntemi was responsible for collecting tributes. (1 mk)
  8. The slave trade caused loss of security. (1 mk)
  9. The Portuguese introduced new crops in East Africa. (1 mk)
  10. The contact between Africa and the Middle East began by 200 BC. (1 mk)

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Section C

7. 10 marks

Discuss five (5) negative impacts of the Ngoni migration on East African societies.

  1. Discuss five (5) negative impacts of the Ngoni migration on East African societies. (10 mk)
  2. The Yao are an example of a _________________________ community. (1 mk)
  3. The Portuguese explorer who reached East Africa in 1498 was _________________________. (1 mk)
  4. The major technological advancement during the Middle Stone Age was _________________________. (1 mk)
  5. The first President of Tanzania was _________________________, and the current President is _________________________. (2 mk)
  6. A place where historical remains are found is called a _________________________. (1 mk)

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8. 10 marks

Explain four (4) differences between local trade and long-distance trade in pre-colonial Africa.

  1. Explain four (4) differences between local trade and long-distance trade in pre-colonial Africa. (10 mk)

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9. 10 marks

a) Define the term “Trans-Atlantic Trade.” b) Describe four (4) effects of the Trans-Atlantic Trade on African societies.

  1. Define the term “Trans-Atlantic Trade.” (2 mk)
  2. Describe four (4) effects of the Trans-Atlantic Trade on African societies. (8 mk)

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10. 10 marks

Elaborate five (5) economic activities of pre-colonial African societies.

  1. Elaborate five (5) economic activities of pre-colonial African societies. (10 mk)

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11. 10 marks

Discuss four (4) roles of the Ntemi in the Nyamwezi society.

  1. Discuss four (4) roles of the Ntemi in the Nyamwezi society. (10 mk)

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12. 10 marks

Write a short essay on the contact between Africa and the Middle East before 1500, using the following guidelines: a) Background b) Reasons for contact c) Impacts d) Conclusion

  1. Background (2 mk)
  2. Reasons for contact (3 mk)
  3. Impacts (3 mk)
  4. Conclusion (2 mk)

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