History · Paper 2 · 2013
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Section A
A route used to transport slaves from interior to coast
x. A method to determine the age of ancient organic remains is: A. Potassium-argon dating B. Carbon-14 dating C. Linguistic analysis D. Geological mapping
Write T if the statement is correct and F if the statement is incorrect in the table below. i. The Bantu were primarily farmers in pre-colonial East Africa. ii. The Middle Stone Age introduced polished stone tools. iii. The Omani Arabs introduced Islam to the East African coast. iv. The House of Wonder in Zanzibar is a museum. v. The Ngoni migration introduced new military tactics in East Africa. vi. The Kamba and Nyamwezi were major traders in the Long-Distance Trade. vii. The theory of creationism explains human evolution scientifically. viii. The Portuguese built Fort Jesus to control Mombasa. ix. Zanzibar became independent in 1964. x. Archives store oral traditions and myths.
- The Bantu were primarily farmers in pre-colonial East Africa. (1 mk)
- The Middle Stone Age introduced polished stone tools. (1 mk)
- The Omani Arabs introduced Islam to the East African coast. (1 mk)
- The House of Wonder in Zanzibar is a museum. (1 mk)
- The Ngoni migration introduced new military tactics in East Africa. (1 mk)
- The Kamba and Nyamwezi were major traders in the Long-Distance Trade. (1 mk)
- The theory of creationism explains human evolution scientifically. (1 mk)
- The Portuguese built Fort Jesus to control Mombasa. (1 mk)
- Zanzibar became independent in 1964. (1 mk)
- Archives store oral traditions and myths. (1 mk)
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Section B
Match the years in COLUMN A with the correct events in COLUMN B by writing the letter of the correct answer in the table below. List A i. Stone Age tools were mostly made of ii. The year the Berlin Conference began iii. A leader of the Maji Maji rebellion in Southern Tanganyika iv. The Long Distance Trade involved exchange of goods such as v. The person known for discovering Olduvai Gorge fossils vi. Moresby Treaty was signed in vii. The earliest known human species found in East Africa viii. A powerful coastal town in East Africa before 1500 ix. A popular slave market in East Africa x. A route used to transport slaves from interior to coast List B A. Agreement to stop slave trade by sea signed in 1845 B. 1884 C. Fire and stones D. Matumbi E. Zinjanthropus F. Dr. Louis Leakey G. Ivory, slaves, and cowrie shells H. Stone I. Kilwa J. 1822 K. Zanzibar L. Nyamwezi Route M. Chief Mkwawa N. Kinjeketile Ngwale O. Khoisan people
- Stone Age tools were mostly made of (1 mk)
- Stone Age tools were mostly made of (1 mk)
- The year the Berlin Conference began (1 mk)
- The year the Berlin Conference began (1 mk)
- A leader of the Maji Maji rebellion in Southern Tanganyika (1 mk)
- A leader of the Maji Maji rebellion in Southern Tanganyika (1 mk)
- The Long Distance Trade involved exchange of goods such as (1 mk)
- The Long Distance Trade involved exchange of goods such as (1 mk)
- The person known for discovering Olduvai Gorge fossils (1 mk)
- The person known for discovering Olduvai Gorge fossils (1 mk)
- Moresby Treaty was signed in (1 mk)
- The earliest known human species found in East Africa (1 mk)
- A powerful coastal town in East Africa before 1500 (1 mk)
- A popular slave market in East Africa (1 mk)
- A route used to transport slaves from interior to coast (1 mk)
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Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers. a) The Sukuma are an example of a _________________________ community. b) The German company that operated in East Africa was called _________________________ c) The major technological innovation during the Early Stone Age was _________________________ d) The first President of Zanzibar was _________________________, and the current President is _________________________ e) A person who studies human cultures and societies is called a _________________________
- The Sukuma are an example of a _________________________ community. (1 mk)
- The German company that operated in East Africa was called _________________________ (1 mk)
- The major technological innovation during the Early Stone Age was _________________________ (1 mk)
- The first President of Zanzibar was _________________________, and the current President is _________________________ (1 mk)
- A person who studies human cultures and societies is called a _________________________ (1 mk)
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Study the map below carefully and answer the questions that follow. (a map of the Zanzibar Sultanate’s trade routes in the 19th century.) a) i) Name the towns marked A, B, C, D, and E. A ___________________________ B ___________________________ C ___________________________ D ___________________________ E ___________________________ ii) Name the ocean marked F. F ___________________________ b) Name two (2) prominent leaders of the Zanzibar Sultanate. i) ___________________________ ii) ___________________________ c) State two (2) factors that contributed to the growth of Zanzibar’s trade. i) ___________________________ ii) ___________________________
- Name the towns marked A, B, C, D, and E. (5 mk)
- Name the towns marked A, B, C, D, and E. (5 mk)
- Name the ocean marked F. (1 mk)
- Name the ocean marked F. (1 mk)
- Name two (2) prominent leaders of the Zanzibar Sultanate. (2 mk)
- Name two (2) prominent leaders of the Zanzibar Sultanate. (2 mk)
- State two (2) factors that contributed to the growth of Zanzibar’s trade. (2 mk)
- State two (2) factors that contributed to the growth of Zanzibar’s trade. (2 mk)
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Answer the following questions in brief. a) Why did the Omani Arabs encourage Indian traders to settle in Zanzibar? (Give two reasons.) i) ___________________________ ii) ___________________________ b) Mention two (2) pre-colonial African economic activities. i) ___________________________ ii) ___________________________ c) Define the term “oral tradition.” d) List two (2) roles of dance in pre-colonial African societies. i) ___________________________ ii) ___________________________ e) Name two (2) characteristics of Australopithecus. i) ___________________________ ii) ___________________________
- Why did the Omani Arabs encourage Indian traders to settle in Zanzibar? (Give two reasons.) (2 mk)
- Why did the Omani Arabs encourage Indian traders to settle in Zanzibar? (Give two reasons.) (2 mk)
- Mention two (2) pre-colonial African economic activities. (2 mk)
- Mention two (2) pre-colonial African economic activities. (2 mk)
- Define the term “oral tradition.” (1 mk)
- Define the term “oral tradition.” (1 mk)
- List two (2) roles of dance in pre-colonial African societies. (2 mk)
- Name two (2) characteristics of Australopithecus. (2 mk)
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Section C
Discuss five (5) social impacts of early trade between East Africa and the Middle East.
- Discuss five (5) social impacts of early trade between East Africa and the Middle East. (10 mk)
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Explain four (4) factors that led to the decline of the Portuguese in East Africa.
- Explain four (4) factors that led to the decline of the Portuguese in East Africa. (10 mk)
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a) Define the term “barter trade.” b) Describe four (4) advantages of barter trade in pre-colonial Africa.
- Define the term “barter trade.” (2 mk)
- Describe four (4) advantages of barter trade in pre-colonial Africa. (8 mk)
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Elaborate five (5) effects of the Ngoni migration on East African societies.
- Elaborate five (5) effects of the Ngoni migration on East African societies. (10 mk)
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Discuss four (4) roles of early Christian missionaries in East Africa.
- Discuss four (4) roles of early Christian missionaries in East Africa. (10 mk)
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Explain five (5) benefits of ironworking in pre-colonial African societies.
- Explain five (5) benefits of ironworking in pre-colonial African societies. (10 mk)
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