History · Paper 2 · 2017
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Section A
The two main theories explaining the origin of man are:
Match the items in COLUMN A with the responses in COLUMN B by writing the letter of the correct answer in the table below. COLUMN A COLUMN B i. Mfecane a. Non-exploitative mode of production ii. Homo sapiens b. Period of chaos in South Africa iii. Communalism c. Thinking man iv. Fort Jesus d. British anti-slavery activist v. William Wilberforce e. Portuguese stronghold in Mombasa vi. Trans-Saharan Trade f. Treaty to abolish slave trade vii. Seyyid Said g. Trade across the Sahara Desert viii. Iron Age h. Omani ruler of Zanzibar ix. Moresby Treaty i. Period of metal tool use x. Kinjeketile Ngwale j. Leader of the Maji Maji rebellion
- Mfecane (1 mk)
- Homo sapiens (1 mk)
- Communalism (1 mk)
- Fort Jesus (1 mk)
- William Wilberforce (1 mk)
- Trans-Saharan Trade (1 mk)
- Seyyid Said (1 mk)
- Iron Age (1 mk)
- Moresby Treaty (1 mk)
- Kinjeketile Ngwale (1 mk)
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Write T if the statement is correct and F if the statement is incorrect in the table below. i. Julius Nyerere was the first president of Tanzania. ii. The discovery of iron improved agricultural tools. iii. The Swahili culture emerged from Afro-Arab interactions. iv. Tabora grew due to the Long-Distance Trade. v. The Maasai had a centralized political system. vi. The Dutch introduced the Swahili language at the Cape. vii. Dr. David Livingstone was both a missionary and an explorer. viii. Slaves were used in Europe for plantation work. ix. The Zanzibar Revolution occurred in 1964. x. Museums preserve and display historical artifacts.
Section B
Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers. a) The two main classes under feudalism were _________________________ and _________________________ b) The _________________________ winds facilitated trade between East Africa and Asia. c) The term AD stands for _________________________, while BC stands for _________________________ d) The leader of the Hehe resistance against German rule was _________________________ e) The economic activity involving the production of pottery is called _________________________
- The two main classes under feudalism were ______ and ______. (1 mk)
- The ______ winds facilitated trade between East Africa and Asia. (1 mk)
- The term AD stands for ______, while BC stands for ______. (1 mk)
- The leader of the Hehe resistance against German rule was ______. (1 mk)
- The economic activity involving the production of pottery is called ______. (1 mk)
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c) State two (2) characteristics of the stage labeled “d.” i) ___________________________ ii) ___________________________
- Name the stages of human evolution labeled a, b, c, and d. (4 mk)
- Mention one (1) feature of the stage labeled “a.” (1 mk)
- State two (2) characteristics of the stage labeled “d.” (2 mk)
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e) Identify two (2) types of trade conducted in pre-colonial Africa. i) ___________________________ ii) ___________________________
- Name two (2) early missionary stations in East Africa. (2 mk)
- Mention two (2) functions of archives. (2 mk)
- List four (4) major exports from Zanzibar during the 19th century. (4 mk)
- Give two (2) reasons for the rise of centralized states in Africa. (2 mk)
- Identify two (2) types of trade conducted in pre-colonial Africa. (2 mk)
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Section C
Discuss five (5) economic impacts of early interactions between East Africans and foreigners.
- Discuss five (5) economic impacts of early interactions between East Africans and foreigners. (10 mk)
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Explain four (4) strategies used by the Dutch to establish control at the Cape.
- Explain four (4) strategies used by the Dutch to establish control at the Cape. (8 mk)
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a) Define the term “communalism.” b) Describe four (4) features of communalism in pre-colonial Africa.
- Define the term “communalism.” (2 mk)
- Describe four (4) features of communalism in pre-colonial Africa. (8 mk)
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Elaborate five (5) effects of the Bantu migration in East Africa.
- Elaborate five (5) effects of the Bantu migration in East Africa. (10 mk)
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Discuss four (4) roles of traditional leaders in pre-colonial African societies.
- Discuss four (4) roles of traditional leaders in pre-colonial African societies. (8 mk)
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Explain five (5) limitations of using oral traditions as a source of historical information.
- Explain five (5) limitations of using oral traditions as a source of historical information. (10 mk)
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