Give two functions of the council of elders among the Akamba during the pre –colonial period.

25/5/2022

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Functions of the council of elders among the Akamba during the pre–colonial period

They had powers to declare war and make peace/prepared youth for war
They presided over religious and other ritual functions

They offered advice to the community when need arose
They ruled the community / settle disputes

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The People of Kenya Up To the 19th Century

25/10/2020

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The People of Kenya Up To the 19th Century Questions and Answers

1996
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(section B)1a) What factors made the cushites migrate into Kenya during thepre – colonial period? (10mks)
b) Explain five results of the migration of the cushites into Kenya during the pre-colonial period. (10mks)

1997
1. Give two factors which led to the migration and settlement of the Iteso into Kenya by 1800.
15.
a) Explain the results of the migration and settlement of the Somali into Kenya by 1800. (7mks)

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Outline the five reasons which made the Nandi resist the imposition of British colonial rule over their territory.

18/10/2020

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Reasons which made the Nandi resist the imposition of British colonial rule over their territory.

They did not want the Uganda railway to be constructed through their territory.
They want white people because according to their methodology, the people were a sign to bad omen.
They wanted to protect their livestock

They wanted to maintain their independence
They wanted to protect their land
They wanted to reserve their culture

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What factors which made the Cushites to migrate into Kenya during the pre-colonial period.

19/9/2020

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Factors which made the Cushites to migrate into Kenya during the pre-colonial period

Hostile neighbours in their homeland
Succession disputes/ feuds/ family conflicts
Search for pastured for their livestock.
Natural calamities such as drought/disease
Spirit of adventure.
Population pressure
External attacks
Outbreak of diseases

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State two reasons why the Portuguese built Fort Jesus at Mombasa.

23/11/2018

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Reasons why the Portuguese built Fort Jesus at Mombasa.

It protected the Portuguese from enemy attacks
It was a military base from where expeditions were sent against hostile coastal states.
It was used as a watch tower to see enemies as they approached from the Indian Ocean.

The Portuguese kept their weapons there.
It was where criminals were imprisoned.
It was their military barracks.
It helped to discourage the Turks from creating a base in East Africa.

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The coming of the Portuguese

Reasons why the Portuguese built Fort Jesus at Mombasa.

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Explain the effects of slave trade on the African community in Kenya

23/11/2018

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Effects of slave trade on the African community in Kenya

African population was reduced; people who would have been great leaders and empire builders were killed. It is estimated that over 15 to 30 million people were sold in to slavery while other millions died in the process being transported.
Slave trade brought misery, suffering and lowered the quality of people in East Africa this is because they were reduced to ‘commodities’ which could be bought and sold on land.
Villages and families were destroyed and broken up by slave raiders and never to be reunited this later resulted in to loss of identity.
Diseases broke out among the overcrowded slaves for example the Spaniards introduced Syphilis and soon it spread to other traders.
Slave trade led to displacement of people and many became homeless and destitute many and stayed in Europe with no identity.

Economic activities such as farming were disrupted. This is because the young and able craftsmen, traders and farmers were carried off, causing economic stagnation as the economic workforce depleted.
Progress slowed down, which resulted in famine, poverty and destitution and helplessness.
There was a decline in production of traditional goods such as coffee, beans, bark cloth and iron which greatly hindered the cash economy.
There was a decline in African industries which also faced a lot of competition from imported manufactured goods for example the Bark cloth and iron working industries.
Guns were introduced into the interior which caused a lot of insecurity and increased incidences of wars for territorial expansion.
Clans and tribal units, languages were broken and inter-tribal peace was disturbed for example Swahili language replaced the traditional languages in the interior.

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The Slave Trade in East Africa

Effects of slave trade on the African community in Kenya

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Explain five results of the settlement of the Cushites in Kenya during the pre-colonial period.

20/11/2018

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Results of the settlement of the Cushites in Kenya during the pre-colonial period.

The cushites came with their own livestock and so encouraged livestock farming in areas where they settled.
Their settlement led to increased rivalry and conflicts for ownership of land
Some cushites who had been converted to Islam spread the religion in the areas where they settled.
The cushites attacked the Eastern Bantu communities who had settled at shungwaya, and forced them to move to their present homeland in Kenya.
The cushites intermarried with the communities they found in the areas where they settled.

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State two factors which made it possible for the Arab traders to come to Kenyan Coast before 1500.

18/11/2018

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Factors which made it possible for the Arab traders to come to Kenyan Coast before 1500.

Accessibility of the Kenyan Coast via the sea
Availability of funds to finance their journey

Availability of dhows
The Monsoon winds which powered their dhows to the coast.

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Give two functions of the council of elders among the Akamba during the pre –colonial period.

Functions of the council of elders among the Akamba during the pre–colonial period

The People of Kenya Up To the 19th Century

The People of Kenya Up To the 19th Century Questions and Answers

Outline the five reasons which made the Nandi resist the imposition of British colonial rule over their territory.

Reasons which made the Nandi resist the imposition of British colonial rule over their territory.

What factors which made the Cushites to migrate into Kenya during the pre-colonial period.

Factors which made the Cushites to migrate into Kenya during the pre-colonial period

State two reasons why the Portuguese built Fort Jesus at Mombasa.

Reasons why the Portuguese built Fort Jesus at Mombasa.

Explain the effects of slave trade on the African community in Kenya

Effects of slave trade on the African community in Kenya

Explain five results of the settlement of the Cushites in Kenya during the pre-colonial period.

Results of the settlement of the Cushites in Kenya during the pre-colonial period.

State two factors which made it possible for the Arab traders to come to Kenyan Coast before 1500.

Factors which made it possible for the Arab traders to come to Kenyan Coast before 1500.

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