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History · Paper 2 · 2022

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Section A

2. 1 mark

The earliest tools used by man were made of:

A. Iron
B. Wood
C. Stone
D. Bone
3. 1 mark

Which of the following was a major consequence of the Neolithic Revolution?

A. Increased nomadism
B. Development of settled agriculture
C. Decline in population
D. Loss of social structures
4. 1 mark

The invention of writing is associated with which early civilization?

A. Indus Valley
B. Ancient Egypt
C. Mesopotamia
D. Ancient China
5. 1 mark

Which of the following was a major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire?

A. Successful invasions by barbarian tribes
B. Strong economic policies
C. Effective leadership
D. Technological advancements
6. 1 mark

The Renaissance was a period of:

A. Religious conflict
B. Scientific discovery and artistic innovation
C. Political instability
D. Economic depression
7. 1 mark

Which of the following was a key factor in the Age of Exploration?

A. Desire for religious conversion
B. Search for new trade routes and resources
C. Overpopulation in Europe
D. Technological stagnation
8. 1 mark

The Industrial Revolution began in:

A. France
B. Germany
C. Great Britain
D. United States
9. 1 mark

Which of the following was a major cause of World War I?

A. The League of Nations
B. The rise of fascism
C. Imperialism and complex alliances
D. The Great Depression
10. 1 mark

The Cold War was primarily a conflict between:

A. The United States and Japan
B. The Soviet Union and China
C. The United States and the Soviet Union
D. Great Britain and France

Section B

11. 6 marks

Briefly explain any three of the following concepts: (a) Oral tradition (b) Pre-colonial states (c) Slavery (d) Colonialism (e) Nationalism

(a) Oral tradition 2 mk
(b) Pre-colonial states 2 mk
(c) Slavery 2 mk
(d) Colonialism 2 mk
(e) Nationalism 2 mk

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12. 6 marks

Explain any three factors that led to the development of agriculture in human history.

(none) Development of tools and techniques 2 mk

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13. 6 marks

Discuss any three major achievements of the ancient Egyptian civilization.

(none) Irrigation systems and agriculture 2 mk

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Section C

14. 4 marks

Explain any two of the following terms as used in the study of African History: (a) Mbwalo (b) Majemadari (c) Ujamaa

(a) Mbwalo 2 mk
(b) Majemadari 2 mk
(c) Ujamaa 2 mk

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15. 4 marks

State any four reasons for the development of the Trans-Saharan trade.

(none) Technological advancements 1 mk

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16. 4 marks

Mention any four impacts of the slave trade on the African continent.

(none) Introduction of new goods 1 mk

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17. 4 marks

List any four reasons for the Scramble for Africa.

(none) Exploration and missionary activities 1 mk

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Section D

18. 6 marks

Explain any three of the following terms: (a) Industrial Revolution (b) Capitalism (c) Socialism (d) Communism

(a) Industrial Revolution 2 mk
(b) Capitalism 2 mk
(c) Socialism 2 mk
(d) Communism 2 mk

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19. 4 marks

Explain any two of the following concepts: (a) The French Revolution (b) The American Revolution (c) The Russian Revolution

(a) The French Revolution 2 mk
(b) The American Revolution 2 mk
(c) The Russian Revolution 2 mk

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20. 4 marks

Explain any two of the following terms as used in the study of World Wars: (a) Trench warfare (b) Appeasement (c) Cold War

(a) Trench warfare 2 mk
(b) Appeasement 2 mk
(c) Cold War 2 mk

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