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Explain six functions of the Federal Government of the United States of America. (USA).

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Functions of the Federal Government of the United States of America. (USA)

The federal government of USA formulates and directs foreign policy
It regulates internal and external trade.
It declares war and makes peace with other nations of the world
It gives currency to the members states of the federation and regulates its supply
It formulates and enforces policy guidelines on taxation for the member states of the Federation and regulates its supply.
It gives grants to member states of the federation and monitor their use
It formulates policies governing internal security of the entire Federal Republic
It medicates in inter-state disputes within the federation and monitor their use
Established a federal aimed force
Passes laws needed to carry out Us power
Admits new states
Establish federal court
Establishes postal systems

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Electoral Process in the USA and India

Functions of the Federal Government of the United States of America. (USA)

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What is the role of the prime minister in Britain?

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Role of the prime minister in Britain

The prime Minister is the leader of the House of Commons
Is the head of the British government
Chairs cabinet meetings
Appoints and dismisses ministers
Initiates both domestic and foreign policies
Represents Britain.

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Chapter 32: The Electoral Process and Functions of Governments in Other Parts of The World

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Discuss the effects of the French policy of assimilation in Senegal

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Effects of the French policy of assimilation in Senegal

The application of the assimilation policy lead to the promotion of French culture in Senegal
The policy of assimilation undermined African culture as many adopted French culture.
It undermined the authority of the traditional rulers as they were replaced by the assimilated Africans
Senegal was incorporated into French Republic and regarded as an overseas province of France.
Africans from Senegal were allowed to participate in the political affairs of France. Some of them became Deputies and Ministers in the French government.
It undermined the spread of Islam in the four communes where many Africans had adopted French Christianity
It created division among Africans; in Senegal some became citizens while other became French people.
It created a class of western/ French education in the four communes
It led to the development of Western/French education in the four communes.
Class of African elite spearheaded nationalism.

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Describe the factors which facilitated the application of the French policy of assimilation in the four communes in Senegal.

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Factors which facilitated the application of the French policy of assimilation in the four communes in Senegal

A high percentage of the Mullatoes in the population of the communes who appreciated the European culture, made it easy for the French to apply their policy of assimilation.
The people in the four communes had long interaction with the French trades, administrators and missionaries and this enabled them to appreciate European culture.
A high percentage of the inhabitants of the four communes had been converted to Christianity and this made it possible for the French to apply their policy.

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COLONIAL ADMINISTRATION

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Explain six factors which influenced Lewanika of the Balozi to collaborate with the British.

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Factors which influenced Lewanika of the Balozi to collaborate with the British

In order to protect his Kingdom against the Germans and Portuguese
Lewanika desire western education and civilization and wanted the British to introduce it in his country
Lewanika wanted the British to protect him against his internal enemies e.g. in 1884 Lewanika forced an internal rebellion.
Lewanika was encouraged to collaborate with the British by King Khama of Botswana who has already sought British to protect his Kingdom from attacks by other African communities such as the Nebela and Shona.
Lewanika wanted the British to protect his kingdom from attacks by other African communities such as the Ndebela and Shona.
Desire to promote trade between his people and British
Lewanika was influenced by the European missionaries who had visited earlier, to collaborate.

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What methods did the European powers use to acquire colonies in Africa?

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Methods the European powers use to acquire colonies in Africa

They signed treaties with the local ruler
They used military force to subdue communities which resisted
They signed treaties among themselves to partition Africa e.g. the 1890 Angola-German agreement which German gave Witu to Britain and Britain gave Heligoland to German.
Use of treaty / tricks/ deception

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CHAPTER 16: European invasion of Africa and the process of colonization

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Explain five ways in which home erectus attempted attempted to improve his way of live

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How Homo Erectus attempted to improve his life

Invented fire for cooking and warming himself
Domesticated animals and crops
Invented more efficient tools to ease his work.

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Explain three ways in which Macadamised roads are an improvement to road transport

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Ways in which Macadamised roads are an improvement to road transport

They are all weather roads.
They are durable
Water drain off easily
They provide a good motoring surface.

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Explain six factors which promoted Christian missionary activities in Africa during the nineteenth century

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Explain six factors which promoted Christian missionary activities in Africa during the nineteenth century

Existence of already established trade routes/ which connected the
African coastal raiding posts with the interior facilitated the movement of the missionaries.
Use of guides and porters made the movement of the missionaries and the transportation of their luggage easy
The learning of local languages by the missionaries facilitated their activities among different communities.
Training African catechists and other religious leaders helped in spreading Christianity in Africa.
The discovery of cure of some tropical diseases e.g. quinine for treating malaria fever, reduced the number of death cases among the missionaries
Support and protection given to missionaries by some African rulers e.g. Lewanika of Bulonzi promoted missionary activities.
Support from the church organization in Europe enabled the missionaries to carry out their activities
Support from the colonial government (e.g. protection against some hostile communities) enabled the missionaries to carry out their activities.
The establishment of mission stations which were used as bases from which were used as bases from which they operated the stations also provided other social services e.g. health care.
Translocation of the Bible and other Christian literature made Christianity accessible to many African communities.

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KNEC KCSE HISTORY & GOVERNMENT PAPER 2 1996 Q & A

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Why were African independent churches established?

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Give reasons, for the establishment of independent churches in Kenya during the colonial period.

To develop worship pattern that are relevant to their needs
To avoid being discriminated against in the missionary churches
To preserve their cultural heritage which was being threaten by European missionaries.
To provide a forum for cultural activities

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Why were African independent churches established?

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Describe the effects of the Trans – Saharan trade of West African societies?

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Effects of the Trans – Saharan trade of West African societies

The trade led to the development of towns in West Africa e.g. Gao Timbuku
It led to the spread of Islam and Islamic learning in West Africa
The trade led to the emergence of a class of wealthy people the merchants who participated in the trade.
The trade promoted intermarriage between North African and West African.
Growth in Agricultural production
Increase warfare
The trade introduced new cultural values in West Africa e.g. people adopted new styles of dressing and eating habits.
Trade led to the introduction of Arab architectural designs in West Africa.
Trade led to the introduction of Empires e.g. Mali Soghai and Ghana.
It led to the depopulation of West Africa through slave trade.
West Africa was known to the outside world.

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What factors led to the development of trade between North Africa and West Africa during the pre-colonial period?

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Factors that led to the development of trade between North Africa and West Africa during the pre-colonial period

Existence of enterprising North Africa merchants.
Availability of trading items e.g. gold from West Africa and salt mines of the Sahara desert.
Availability of capital provided by the Berber merchants of North Africa
Demand for scarce goods in North Africa and West Africa

Presence of Tauregs who guided the traders through the Sahara desert
Presence of capable rulers who offered protection of traders.
Presence of Oasis
Use of camels and horse.

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Explain six factors which led to the emergence of Japan as an industrial power after the second world war

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Factors which led to the emergence of Japan as an industrial power after the second world war

Provision of Education which emphasized on technical training
Japanese work ethics which discouraged idleness and encouraged hardworking
Government policy which granted subsidies to industrial entrepreneurs led to industrial growth.
Availability of raw materials from within Japan e.g. silk and from other Asian countries which they colonized e.g. cotton from China.

A well established industrial base. By 1954 Japan had well developed industrial base upon which other industries were built.
Availability of local and internal markets stimulated industrial growth
Existence of a labour force with industrial know – how
Availability of capital from local and foreign investors, especially the USA financial aid which was provided after the 2nd World War (the Marshal plan) stimulated industrial growth of Japan
Availability of energy e.g. H.E.P stimulated industrial growth.

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In what ways did the development of the steam engine contribute to the growth of industries in Europe during the nineteenth century.

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Ways of development of the steam engine contribution to the growth of industries in Europe during the nineteenth century

The development of steam engines facilitated faster transportation of raw materials and finished industrial product.
Provided a source of energy in the factories e.g. the spinning factory
It was used to pump water out of the mines to facilitate mining e.g the coal mines
Facilitated faster transportation of industrial workers.

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Ways of development of the steam engine contribution to the growth of industries in Europe during the nineteenth century

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Name two agencies of the United Nations Organization (UNO) which deal with the problem of health.

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Agencies of the United Nations Organization (UNO) which deal with the problem of health.

World Health Organization (WHO)
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

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Chapter 25: International Relations

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Explain six functions of the Federal Government of the United States of America. (USA).

Functions of the Federal Government of the United States of America. (USA)

What is the role of the prime minister in Britain?

Role of the prime minister in Britain

Discuss the effects of the French policy of assimilation in Senegal

Effects of the French policy of assimilation in Senegal

Describe the factors which facilitated the application of the French policy of assimilation in the four communes in Senegal.

Factors which facilitated the application of the French policy of assimilation in the four communes in Senegal

Explain six factors which influenced Lewanika of the Balozi to collaborate with the British.

Factors which influenced Lewanika of the Balozi to collaborate with the British

What methods did the European powers use to acquire colonies in Africa?

Methods the European powers use to acquire colonies in Africa

Explain five ways in which home erectus attempted attempted to improve his way of live

How Homo Erectus attempted to improve his life

Explain three ways in which Macadamised roads are an improvement to road transport

Ways in which Macadamised roads are an improvement to road transport

Explain six factors which promoted Christian missionary activities in Africa during the nineteenth century

Explain six factors which promoted Christian missionary activities in Africa during the nineteenth century

Why were African independent churches established?

Give reasons, for the establishment of independent churches in Kenya during the colonial period.

Describe the effects of the Trans – Saharan trade of West African societies?

Effects of the Trans – Saharan trade of West African societies

What factors led to the development of trade between North Africa and West Africa during the pre-colonial period?

Factors that led to the development of trade between North Africa and West Africa during the pre-colonial period

Explain six factors which led to the emergence of Japan as an industrial power after the second world war

Factors which led to the emergence of Japan as an industrial power after the second world war

In what ways did the development of the steam engine contribute to the growth of industries in Europe during the nineteenth century.

Ways of development of the steam engine contribution to the growth of industries in Europe during the nineteenth century

Name two agencies of the United Nations Organization (UNO) which deal with the problem of health.

Agencies of the United Nations Organization (UNO) which deal with the problem of health.

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Role of the prime minister in Britain

Effects of the French policy of assimilation in Senegal

Factors which facilitated the application of the French policy of assimilation in the four communes in Senegal

Factors which influenced Lewanika of the Balozi to collaborate with the British

Methods the European powers use to acquire colonies in Africa

​How Homo Erectus attempted to improve his life

Ways in which Macadamised roads are an improvement to road transport

​Explain six factors which promoted Christian missionary activities in Africa during the nineteenth century

Give reasons, for the establishment of independent churches in Kenya during the colonial period.

Effects of the Trans – Saharan trade of West African societies

Factors that led to the development of trade between North Africa and West Africa during the pre-colonial period

Factors which led to the emergence of Japan as an industrial power after the second world war

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