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Describe six duties of the Monarch In Britain
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State three ways in which a person can become a member of parliament in Britain
Explain five challenges facing commonwealth
State five characteristics of the commonwealth member states
Describe six functions of the General Assembly of the United Nations (U.N)
The general Assembly liaises with the Security Council in making recommendations on maintenance of peace and security Discusses issues relating to international peace and security. It elects jointly with the Security Council, the judges of the international court of Justice/ appoints the secretary/ general It receives/ acts on report from Security Council and other U.N organs It approves U.N budget/ apportions the amounts of construction to be paid by each member state. It elects non- permanent member of the security/ Economic/ Social fields It promotes the development/codification of the international law It facilitates the realization of human fundamental freedoms It promotes higher/better standards of living among nations. List three Europeans Countries that formed the Tripple alliance before the outbreak of the First World War.
Germany Austria – Hungary Italy Romania Explain six factors that favoured the success of FRELIMO nationalists during their struggle for independence in Mozambique
Use of Guerilla tactics to attack the Portuguese from different parts of country strained colonial resources. The local population was recruited in the army which out numbered the Portuguese forces Mozambique was highly forested thus provided good cover for the guerrilla fighters from Portuguese war planes FRELIMO fighters were working on familiar ground/ Terrain The Frelimo nationalists cultivated their own food thus being self sufficient in food supplies The nationalist were aided financially, materially and morally by communist countries which enabled them to continue with the struggle Support by the organization of African Unity (OAU) inspired the nationalists to keep on the struggle The practice of Frelimo of setting up administrative structures in Liberated areas encouraged the Africans in Mozambique to support the struggle The recognition of the role of women helped the nationalist to mobilize the communities to support the struggle. Elimination of ethic difference appealed to all the Mozambicans to join in the common cause/ they were united. The Frelimo leaders were well organized./co- ordinated the struggle effectively Frelimo fighters received constant flour of information about the movement of the Portuguese troops. Give the reasons why it look long for Mozambique to achieve independence from Portugal
Portugal was reluctant to part with the economic wealth of Mozambique Portugal was ruled by kings who had no regard for human rights Portugal regarded Mozambique as one of its provinces and not a colony Portugal had succeed in suppressing revolts by Africans before nationalism took root in Mozambique Lack of unity among African until 1960’s Illiteracy among Africans in Mozambique Explain six factors that led to the defeat of Samori Toure by the French
The constant movements of his army and people denied them time to concentrate on gainful activities. This resulted to inadequate food supplies The scorched earth policy that he used when fighting made his people to be impoverished and thus turned against him. Some African communities in the area supported the French against Samori Toure. E.g. Liebba of Sekosso & Ahmiadu Sekou of Tuklor The Diplomatic tactics of playing off the British against the French worked against him as the British refused to give him support when attached by the French The determination by the French to establish an overseas empire made them to use their superior weapons on Samori Toure The non- Mandinka and non Muslim communities in his empire supported the French against him because he had conquered/ mistreated them. The British refused to support Samori Toure against the French due to their policy of non – interference. The French besieged Samori Capital/ blocking his retreat thereby forcing him to surrender The establishment of the second empire from the East denied him access to the coast thus affecting supply of arms The loss of Baire gold mine cleared him the finances to sustain his forces. Identify the three methods used by the French to acquire colonies in West Africa
Signed treaties with the African rulers/used diplomacy Played off one community against the other/ divide and rule/treachery Used force to conquer the African/Military expedition Explain six social effects of the industrial revolution in Europe during the 18th century
Many people migrated to towns to look for jobs leading to overcrowding Increased population in towns led to shortage of houses thereby resulting to the development of slums There was poor sanitation which made people to suffer from various diseases The factories emitted pollutants into the air, water and land thus affecting in people health Those who did not secure employment in the industrial town engaged in crime and other social evils. Industrial revolution led to social stratification where the poor were Discriminated by the rich Women and children were exploited because they worked for long hours for little pay. Trade union developed in order to fight for the rights of industrial workers to settle industrial disputes. Due to long working schedules,some industrial workers neglected their homes leading to family breakups Identify three ways in which water was used in industries during the 18th century
To turn waterwheels/grinding stones in four miles To wash/clean the machines/ maintain cleanliness To cool the machines To turn spinning machines in textile industries To produce steam power to drive machines Describe six ways in which the discovery of fire by Early Man improved his way of life
The fire was used to roast/cook thus he stopped eating raw food Fire was used to provide warmth at night when it was cold Fire was used to provide light in the dwelling/ sites/caves Fire improved hunting as man could use it to push animals to confined areas thus kill them easily. Fire was used to frighten animals from man’s dwelling places thus improved security Tool making was improved through the use of fire to harden sharpen tips of tools Communication between people living at different places was made possible by the of fire and smoke signals Early man preserved food by drying it over the fire Fire enabled man to harden pottery which was used for storage /cooking/ trade Give three stages in the evolution of man before Homo Erectus
Aegytopithecus/Egyptian ape Dryopithecus/Africans/Proconsul/woodland ape Kenyapithecus/Ramapithecus/ woodland ape/Kenya ape/Asian ape Australopithecus/Southern ape/man ape/Zinyanthropus/Nut erect man Homohabilis/ Handy man/ practical man Identify one house of the Congress in the united States of America
Name two English speaking member countries of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS)18/5/2020 Name two English speaking member countries of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS)
Liberia Gambia Ghana Nigeria Sierra Leone Identify one superpower that was involved in the cold water
Name the organ of the United organization that promotes justice in the world.
Give one way in which the policy of “ nationalism allowed down economic development in Tanzania during the reign of Julius Nyerere
Many Tanzanians developed a negative attitude to work/relied on government support Most foreign investors withdraw from the country Some industries collapsed Identify one political reform introduction by President Fredrik de Klerk that led to the achievement of black majority rule in South Africa.
He released all the political prisoners Appealed apartheid Laws,E.g. pass laws Allowed Africans to join political parties/participate in electrons State two economic activities of the Shona during the pre- colonial period
They grew crops/agriculture They kept livestock They traded with Arabs and Swahili traders/took part in long distance trade They hunted elephants for ivory They were iron worked/blacksmiths They made clothes from wild cotton/ bark fibres They mined gold They were fishermen They gathered/gathering Give two reasons why the early urban centers in ancient Egypt developed in the Nile Valley18/5/2020 Give two reasons why the early urban centers in ancient Egypt developed in the Nile Valley
Water from the river was used for transportation Water from the river was used for domestic use/industrial use Nile valley contained fertile soil for farming/availability of food Nile valley had cool temperature which encourages settlement Vegetation along the river provided building materials State two advantages of the use of money of barter as a medium of exchange
Give two means of water transport used during the ancient time
Sailing boats/our driven boats Rafts/logs Canoes Sailing ships State two disadvantages of using wood as a source of energy
wood is affected by rain It products smoke/choking/pollutes the air/ soot Leads to deforestation/scarcity of wood It is cumbersome to use |
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