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Explain SIX problems which the United Nations is facing in its efforts to maintain World Peace.

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Explain SIX problems which the United Nations is facing in its efforts to maintain World Peace.

The increase in terrorist activities has created tension/ hatred among member countries thus threatening World Peace
The organization faces shortage of funds because many member countries fail to remit their annual subscriptions

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What are the functions of the Security Council of the United Nations

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What are the functions of the Security Council of the United Nations

It investigates disputes which are reported
It advises member states to settle disputes peacefully
It uses diplomacy and economic sanctions to bring World peace
It appeals for peace keeping force from member states
It admits/ suspends/ expels members from the United Nations Organization.

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Explain SIX factors which contributed to the rise of Japan as an industrial power after the second World War

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Explain SIX factors which contributed to the rise of Japan as an industrial power after the second World War

The government made education compulsory and encouraged research leading to innovative ideas
People were encouraged to study abroad leading to technological advancement
There was financial support for industrialization
The availability of raw materials for industrialization from in and outside Japan
The culture of hard work encouraged local and foreign investment
The Government policies encouraged local and foreign investment
The cheap and skillfully made products attracted market locally and abroad
The topography was unsuitable for agriculture. This made Japan to develop other sectors thus diversifying the economy
The development of hydro- electric power provided energy for industrialization
The Prevailing peace promoted development
The improvement in transport accelerated the process of industrialization

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What were the causes of bombing of Nagasaki and Heroshima in Japan

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What were the causes of bombing of Nagasaki and Heroshima in Japan

Many people lost their lives
Property of great value was destroyed
The radio active elements caused many diseases
Many people were maimed
There was economic decline
Many People suffered psychologically
Japan surrendered unconditionally

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Why did French system of assimilation fail in areas outside the Communes

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Why did French system of assimilation fail in areas outside the Communes

The Africans were not willing to become Christians
The Africans were not able to get the French type of education
The system faced opposition from the Muslim
The French parliamentarians did not want to compete with Africans for Cabinets posts
The African traditional rulers feared they would lose their positions
French traders feared competition so they opposed the system
It was expensive to implement the system because of the vastness of the French empire
The varied African cultures made it difficult for them to be absorbed into the French culture.

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State THREE privileges which were enjoyed by assimilated Africans in the four communes of Senegal

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State THREE privileges which were enjoyed by assimilated Africans in the four communes of Senegal

They were allowed to vote during elections
They were allowed to vie for posts in the French Parliament
They were exempted from forced labour
They were allowed to work and live in France
They received French education
They had freedom of movement within the French empire
They were exempted from paying taxes
They were allowed to become French citizens

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What were the result of the collaboration between Lewanika of the Lozi and the British in the nineteenth century

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What were the result of the collaboration between Lewanika of the Lozi and the British in the nineteenth century

Lewanika received payment of £ 2000 yearly
He lost his authority as the administration was taken over by the British South Africa Company
The British South Africa Company took over the control of the minerals
The Lozi land was alienated and given to British settlers
The Lozi were forced to pay taxes in order to maintain the administration
The Lozi were forced to work as labourers on settler’s farms
The Lozi were employed in the civil service
The British South Africa Company developed infrastructure in Barotseland
The British established their rule peacefully in Northern Rhodesia
Lewanika was honoured with the title paramount chief until his death
The British used Barotseland as a base to conquer the neighbouring communities.

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Give THREE problems which Europeans colonialists faced as they established their rule in Africa in the second half of the nineteenth century

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Give THREE problems which Europeans colonialists faced as they established their rule in Africa in the second half of the nineteenth century
They were attacked by tropical diseases
Difficult terrain hindered their movement
They faced hostility from some African communities
The region lacked developed means of transport and communication
They faced shortages of food and medicine
There was lack of a common language between the Europeans and Africans

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Explain FIVE effects of scientific inventions on agricultural development in Europe during the nineteenth century

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Explain FIVE effects of scientific inventions on agricultural development in Europe during the nineteenth century

Invention of machines such as tractors promoted large scale farming
Use of artificial fertilizers to improve soils led to high yields of crops
Use of pesticides in farming led to improved quality/ exotic products
Cross breeding of crops and animals led to improved quality/ exotic products
Improved infrastructure such as roads and railways led to effective marketing of farm products
Refrigeration/ canning led to effective preservation of farm products
Controlling temperatures in the storage rooms led to preservation of farm products for long

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What were the effects of using electricity in industries inn Europe in the nineteenth century

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What were the effects of using electricity in industries inn Europe in the nineteenth century

It lowered the cost of production since it was a cheaper source of energy
Work was carried out for long hours as there was light
It enabled goods to be produced quickly and large quantities
Work became lighter as machines operated efficiently
Transportation was made easy and faster
There was a clean working environment in factories
It led to the location of industries away from sources of energy

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Explain SIX effects of the spread of Islam in Africa up to the end of the 19th Century

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Explain SIX effects of the spread of Islam in Africa up to the end of the 19th Century

Some of the Africans who were converted to Islam completely left their traditional beliefs and practices
Islamic Law was adopted in the administration of states where Islam spread/ Sharia
Islamic education based on the Koran was introduced
The use of Arabic language by Moslems led to the development of languages such as Kiswahili and Hausa
The building of mosques and residential houses introduced Arabic architectural designs in Africa.
Arabic style of dressing, music and diet were copied by Africans who had been converted to Islam
Musleum traders introduced new crops such as cloves/ dates
Islam created cohesiveness among the believers
There was intermarriages between Arabs and Africans leading to emergence of new communities such as the Waswahili
In areas where Islam was spread through Jihads there was great loss of life
The spread of Islam encouraged the development of slavery and slave trade
The spread of Islam encouraged establishment of Islamic empires
Over dependence on donations and foreign and has made people to be reluctant to grow food crops
Poor implementation of food policies has led to inadequate food production
Poor/ inadequate food storage facilities leads to wastage.

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Give THREE classes of people in Hinduism

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Give THREE classes of people in Hinduism
At the highest level are the priest/ Brahmins
The second level consists of merchants and farmers/ Vaishyas
Then there are servants and workers/ Sudras
At the lowest level are outcasts/ Pariah

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Explain SIX ways through which the development of iron technology affected African communities in the pre- colonial period

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Explain SIX ways through which the development of iron technology affected African communities in the pre- colonial period

Better farming tools were made which were used to clear large areas of forests
Strong weapons were made and were used to conquer weaker communities
Iron technology enabled communities to establish strong defence items
Centers where iron working took place developed into towns e.g. Meroe
A class of highly respected professionals ( Blacksmiths with the knowledge of iron technology emerged)
Items made of iron were exchanged in trade
The possession of iron tools enables many communities to migrate and settle in different areas such as the Bantus
Ornaments were made from iron for decoration

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What were the stages in the development of tools by early people?

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What were the stages in the development of tools by early people?
The earliest tools were made from stones
People hunted animals and used bones and ivory to make tools
Later people used sharpened sticks as tools
As people improved in technology they developed iron tools

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Give ONE disadvantage of a federal system of government

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Give ONE disadvantage of a federal system of government

There is a great temptation for succession by parts of the country
It can lead to unequal development

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Explain SIX problems which the United Nations is facing in its efforts to maintain World Peace.

What are the functions of the Security Council of the United Nations

Explain SIX factors which contributed to the rise of Japan as an industrial power after the second World War

What were the causes of bombing of Nagasaki and Heroshima in Japan

Why did French system of assimilation fail in areas outside the Communes

State THREE privileges which were enjoyed by assimilated Africans in the four communes of Senegal

What were the result of the collaboration between Lewanika of the Lozi and the British in the nineteenth century

Give THREE problems which Europeans colonialists faced as they established their rule in Africa in the second half of the nineteenth century

Explain FIVE effects of scientific inventions on agricultural development in Europe during the nineteenth century

What were the effects of using electricity in industries inn Europe in the nineteenth century

Explain SIX effects of the spread of Islam in Africa up to the end of the 19th Century

Give THREE classes of people in Hinduism

Explain SIX ways through which the development of iron technology affected African communities in the pre- colonial period

What were the stages in the development of tools by early people?

Give ONE disadvantage of a federal system of government

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