History · Paper 2 · 2020
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Section B
Arrange the following sentences in chronological order by writing their roman numbers in the table provided. (i) The Portuguese merchants distrubed the gold trade in the early 16th century. (ii) Now gold was exported to Portugal and other Western countries. (iii) The deviation of trade brought conflicts between Arab traders and Portuguese merchants. (iv) As a result, Arab traders with the assistance from Oman Sultanate expelled Portuguese merchants from East Africa coast in the end of 17th century. (v) Mwanamutapa empire was the main supplier of gold to Arab traders based at Sofala. Answers 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
- Write the roman number of the earliest event. (1 mk)
- Write the roman number of the second event. (1 mk)
- Write the roman number of the third event. (1 mk)
- Write the roman number of the fourth event. (1 mk)
- Write the roman number of the fifth event. (1 mk)
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Complete each of the following statements with correct historical facts. (i) Collective ownership of the major means of production is one of the characteristics of ………………………… (ii) A building in which objects of artistic, cultural, historical or scientific interest are kept and shown to the public is called ………………………… (iii) Triangular trade was also known as ………………………… (iv) A duration of one hundred years is called ………………………… (v) The title of a chief among the Hehe was called …………………………
- Collective ownership of the major means of production is one of the characteristics of ………………………… (1 mk)
- A building in which objects of artistic, cultural, historical or scientific interest are kept and shown to the public is called ………………………… (1 mk)
- Triangular trade was also known as ………………………… (1 mk)
- A duration of one hundred years is called ………………………… (1 mk)
- The title of a chief among the Hehe was called ………………………… (1 mk)
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Study this sketch map and answer the questions which follow. (i) What is the name of the historical site marked by letter A? ………………………… (ii) The historical site marked by letter B is called ………………………… (iii) In which century was a skull of Zinjanthropus discovered at a place marked by letter D? ………………………… (iv) Which discovery made the historical site marked by letter C to be famous? ………………………… (v) The historical site marked by letter E is called …………………………
- What is the name of the historical site marked by letter A? (1 mk)
- The historical site marked by letter B is called (1 mk)
- In which century was a skull of Zinjanthropus discovered at a place marked by letter D? (1 mk)
- Which discovery made the historical site marked by letter C to be famous? (1 mk)
- The historical site marked by letter E is called (1 mk)
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Explain any five (5) causes of the slave trade in East Africa.
- Demand for labor in plantations outside Africa. (2 mk)
- Economic gains for African chiefs and traders. (2 mk)
- Internal conflicts and warfare among African communities. (2 mk)
- The introduction of firearms. (2 mk)
- Arab traders' involvement. (2 mk)
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Discuss any five (5) consequences of the slave trade in East Africa.
- Depopulation of certain areas. (2 mk)
- Economic disruption and underdevelopment. (2 mk)
- Increased social instability and insecurity. (2 mk)
- Weakening of political systems. (2 mk)
- Loss of cultural heritage. (2 mk)
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Outline any five (5) factors that contributed to the rise of the Maji Maji rebellion.
- Forced labor policies. (2 mk)
- Heavy taxation. (2 mk)
- Land alienation. (2 mk)
- Cultural and religious interference. (2 mk)
- The introduction of the "Maji" medicine. (2 mk)
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Section C
Explain six effects of the Dutch settlement at the Cape.
- Effect 6 (1 mk)
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How was the East African societies affected by slave trade? (Give six points).
- Point 6 (1 mk)
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Explain six limitations of using oral traditions as a source of historical information.
- Limitation 6 (1 mk)
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Explain any four (4) reasons why the early European explorers came to Africa.
- To find the source of the Nile River. (5 mk)
- To explore unknown territories and gain geographical knowledge. (5 mk)
- To search for economic opportunities and resources. (5 mk)
- To spread Christianity. (5 mk)
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Explain any four (4) impacts of the establishment of the British East Africa Company (BEAC).
- Establishment of colonial administration. (5 mk)
- Economic exploitation and resource extraction. (5 mk)
- Infrastructure development (e.g., railways). (5 mk)
- Suppression of local resistance. (5 mk)
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Discuss any four (4) causes of the Second World War.
- The Treaty of Versailles. (5 mk)
- Rise of Fascism and Nazism. (5 mk)
- Failure of the League of Nations. (5 mk)
- Appeasement policy. (5 mk)
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