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Describe six achievements of the commonwealth since its formation

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Describe six achievements of the commonwealth since its formation

It maintains peace by sending peace keepers to the war-tom member countries
It has established a fund to assist the economically poor member states to meet their needs.
It provides technical assistance/expertise to the less developed members
It promotes the development of education by offering scholarships/exchange programmes.
It promotes mutual understanding/cooperation among members by holding joint sports/games/cultural activities.
It promotes consultations among member states in areas of common interests by holding joint forums.
It has promoted good governance through holding regular meetings by the members of parliament/sending observers during elections.
It promotes the development of the youth through the commonwealth youth programme
It has enabled the member states to speak in one voice/have a common stand in the international /fora.
It promotes trade among members states.

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State three common characteristics of the Commonwealth member states

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State three common characteristics of the Commonwealth member states

They use English as the official language.
The English Monarch/King/Queen is recognized as the head.
They cooperate in sports/games.
They make consultations/exchange information eg. in financial, trade, science, education and technical assistance.
They have close economic ties
Most of the states have similar legal/administration systems/parliamentary system.
They have a common military tradition based on the British one.
They enjoy universal adult suffrage.
Members hold regular conferences of heads of state.

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Explain six effects of the First World War

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Explain six effects of the First World War

It led to massive loss of human life as conflict between opposing camps continued.
There was massive destruction of property/infrastructure thereby causing a lot of
suffering/poverty/b s s of livelihood.
It led to the displacement of people thereby creating refugees/homeless people.
It led to use of huge sums of money thereby weakening the economies of the
countries involved/buying weapons/recruitment and & maintenance of soliers/building of roads and bridges for transportation of troops.
It led to food shortages as people joined the war.
It created insecurity/fear, animosity/suspicions among people increased.
USA emerged as the leading world power thereby upsetting the existing balance of power in the world.
It led to emergence of new nations e.g. Hungary, Yugoslavia, Czachoslovakia,Poland, states as some former states disintegrated.
It led to formation of the League of Nations to maintain world peace.
It led to the rise of nationalization in Africa and Asia.
It led to spread of diseases such as STD’s and pneumonia/Spanish influenza.
It led to advancement of surgery and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals.
It led to development of transport e.g. aircraft and motor vehicles.
It led to the promotion of the status of women in Europe and USA.
Economic activities were disrupted/economic depression e.g. fanning industry, trade.
Germany’s overseas colonies and investment were taken over by the League.
The size of Germany was reduced by an eight ) and her population by 6.4million.
The political boundary of the Turkish Empire was reduced/Turkey lost Egypt Syria, Palestine.
Germany and her allies were made to pay her war damages amount 6.5 billion pounds or 136 billions marks.
Germany was to reduce her army to 1 00,000 men/air force disband.

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Give three reasons why the United States of America (USA) did not join the First World War until 1917

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Give three reasons why the United States of America (USA) did not join the First World War until 1917.

The Monroe doctrine prohibited USA involvement
She had commercial/ltrade relations with both alliances
The war had not interfered with her interests before 1917
Fear of revolt by her citizens of German descent/stirring a civil war in the country

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Discuss six factors that led to the growth of the Asante Empire by the 19th Century

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Discuss six factors that led to the growth of the Asante Empire by the 19th Century.

Tran-Atlantic trade generated a lot of wealth which enabled the empire to prosper
It had able/skilled/shrewd rulers who were courageous/development conscious
They had a symbol of unity/golden stool which bonded the people together
Centralized system of administration ensured stability as there was clear command
Strong agricultural base ensured regular food supply leading to growth of population
Presence of large/strong army provided defence/expanded the empire through conquest Availability of gold enabled the kingdom to generate wealth that was used for further development.
The Odwira Festival brought the leaders/people together thereby making the empire more cohesive.
The need to free themselves from the oppressive Denkiyra rule.
The unity of the flan speaking people around Kumasi loyoko clan.

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Give three functions of the Lukilko in the Kingdom of Buganda during the pre colonial period

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Give three functions of the Lukilko in the Kingdom of Buganda during the pre colonial period.

It helped Kabaka in the administration
It acted as final court of appeal/settled disputes
It advised Kabaka
It represented the people's interests
It directed the budget/collection of taxes
It made laws

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Explain five factors that contribute to the success of the Front for the Liberation of the Mozambique (FRELIMO) in the struggle for independence in Mozambique.

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Explain five factors that contribute to the success of the Front for the Liberation of the Mozambique (FRELIMO) in the struggle for independence in Mozambique.

The local people supported the fighters thereby inspiring them
FRELIMO cultivated its own food which ensured regular/steady supply to the fighters
The FRELIMO fighters were familiar with the terrain which gave them advantage over the Portuguese
Support by communist countries/USSR/China inform of weapons/ammunition/finance enabled them to continue with the struggle
The support given by the OAU to the FRELIMO encouraged the nationalists to continue with the struggle
FRELIMO used guerilla warfare/tactics which made it difficult for the Portuguese to defeat them
The system of administration established in the liberated areas by FRELIMO appealed to the Africans who in turn supported them
Friendly frontline states provided bases for operation making it difficult for the Portuguese to suppress them
The recognition of the role of women by FRELIMO
Elimination of ethnicity among the nationalists
FRELIMO strategy of attacking from different points at the same time.
The large army that outnumbered the Portuguese solders.
Coup in Portugal in 1974 by soldiers who were against colonial wars.

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State five factors that promoted nationalism in Ghana

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State five factors that promoted nationalism in Ghana

The unemployment of young educated people.
The existence of elite.
High prices of consumer goods/the poor prices of cocoa.
The discontent of the ex-servicemen.
Africans were denied trading licences
Granting of independence to India/Pakistan.
Influence from Pan African Movement.
The declaration of the UN Charter.
Inadequate representation in the legco.
Forced taxation.
The decision by the British to built a university in Ibadan rather than in Ghana caused discontent among the Ghanaians.
Loss of power of local traditional chiefs.
Need to guard against possible land alienation by the British united the Africans.
Forced cuffing of the cocoa trees.
Charismatic leadership provided by Kwame Nkruma united the people.

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Explain five positive effects of telecommunication in a society

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Explain five positive effects of telecommunication in a society

It enables storage of information for future use/reference
It enables faster transmission of information hence saves time
It provides entertainment/recreation thereby enabling positive use of leisure time
It enhances reality as live pictures are transmitted to the viewers
t promotes trade through e-commerce/e-banking/advertisement thus making transaction more effective/efficient
It enhances security as crime could be easily detected using various telecommunication devises
It creates employment opportunities enabling people to improve their standard of living/earning income
It generates revenue to the government which enables it to undertake development
It promotes cultural exchange thereby enhancing understanding/ improving relations between nations
It promotes water/air transport through the use of telecommunication devices that guides crew
It has promoted space exploration through use of satellites thereby enabling better understanding o f the outer space.
It promotes education eg. by radio, television and internet Accessibility to remote areas has been made possible by use of cell phones.
It has enhanced weather forecasting by use of satellite.
It promotes the spread of ideas/ by use of radio, television & internet.

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Identify five forms of print media used in communication

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Identify five forms of print media used in communication

Books
Newspapers
Magazines
Journal/periodicals
Newsletters
Brochures
Braille
Posters

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Describe the organisation of the Trans-saharan trade

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Describe the organisation of the Trans-saharan trade

It involved the Berbers/Arabs from North Africa who traded with people of Western Sudan
There were middlemen who coordinated trading activities between the two regions/rich merchants from the North trade
The Tuaregs guided/protected the traders from possible attacks
The camels were used as the main means of transport across the desert
The traders were organised into caravans in order to enhance security across the desert
Barter/silent trade was used as the traders lacked a common language
Trade goods were sourced from both North African and Western Sudan/Western Africa/North Africa salt , horses, guns, clothes, minors, Western Sudan: slaves, gold, kolanuts, ivory, animal skin, ostrich feathers.
There were definite trade routes followed by the traders in order to avoid getting lost
Kings/chiefs maintained law and order in their territory thereby creating a conducive trading environment.
The traders made stops at the oasis to refresh themselves and let their camels drink water.
The rulers in Western Sudan regulated trade/controlled the amount of gold!levied taxes/received gifts.

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State five disadvantages of using barter method of trade during the Trans-saharan trade:

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State five disadvantages of using barter method of trade during the Trans-saharan trade:

It only occurred when there was double coincidence of want
Some goods were not divisible
Lack of common language undermined it
It lacked a common measure of value
Some goods were bulky/difficult to carry
Some goods were perishable

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Describe the way of life of human being during the Late Stone Age period

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Describe the way of life of human being during the Late Stone Age period

Microlithic tools were widely used which were more efficient/effective in farming/hunting/de fence
They lived in more permanent shelter made oftree branches/leaves/grass which protected them from harsh climatic conditions/wild animals
They practised agriculture thus were ensured regular/adequate supply of food
Man led a more sedentary life thereby enabling them to carry out other activities
They developed a system of government in order to control the conduct of the people .
They developed religious beliefs/practices which they used to explain mysteries of nature/natural phenomena
They practised art/craft/basketry/pottery/clothes which they used for various purposes
They buried/cremated their dead with their possession as an expression of their Belief in life after death
They developed distinct languages to enhance communication
They decorated their bodies with red ochre/painted their shelters
They wore a variety of garments/clothing