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PART II: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

SECTION A CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. From the Biblical stories of creation in Genesis 1 and 2, God created Adam, and Eve to
  • A. build places of worship
  • B. offer gifts to him
  • C. care for the environment
  • D. eat, the fruits in the garden

62. The main reason why Noah built an ark was to make him be able to
  • A. fulfill God’s wish
  • B. worship God there
  • C. keep the animals
  • D. hide his family

63. "Leave your country, your relatives and your father’s home and go to a land that I am going to show you.” (Genesis 12 : 1)
God spoke these words to
  • A. Abram
  • B. Joseph
  • C. Jacob
  • D. Elisha

64. Which one of the following happenings took place during the night marking the start of the Exodus?
  • A. Moses killed an Egyptian.
  • B. All first born sons of the Egyptians died.
  • C. Water in river Nile turned into blood
  • D. Frogs filled the land of Egypt.

65. Which of the following commandments was broken by the Israelites when they worshipped the golden bull calf at Mount Sinai?
  • A. Do not commit adultery”
  • B. “Do not desire another person’s property”
  • C. “Do not make for yourselves images”
  • D. “Do not accuse anyone falsely”
PART II: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SECTION A CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
66. Who among the following people was anointed as the first King of Israel?
  • A. Saul
  • B. David
  • C. Solomon
  • D. Ahab

67. Jerusalem was considered a Jewish religious centre of worship because
  • A. many people lived there
  • B. it was built on a hill
  • C. it was in the middle of the kingdom
  • D. it had the Ark of the Covenant

68. Who among the following couples were the parents of Prophet Samuel?
  • A. Sarah and Abraham
  • B. Rebecca and Isaac
  • C. Hannah and Elkanah
  • D. Ruth and Boaz

69. But the Lord said to me, “Do not say that you are too young, but go to the people I send you to “ (Jeremiah 1 : 7)
The main lesson. Christians learn from this is that
  • A. they should obey God’s command
  • B. they should be concerned about others
  • C. God cares for his people
  • D. God wants them to be holy.

70. Which one of the following happenings took place on the eighth day after Jesus was born?
  • A. The angel appeared to Mary
  • B. Jesus was circumcised
  • C. The angel appeared to the shepherds
  • D. Jesus was dedicated

71. From the incident when King Herod failed to kill baby Jesus, Christians learn that
  • A. God loves honest people
  • B. They should be wise in their actions ;
  • C. God protects his people
  • D. They should forgive others

72. Jesus was baptized in the river Jordan. The main lesson Christians learn from this is to
  • A. obey the church leaders
  • B. identify with their church
  • C. keep away from sin
  • D. prepare for the work of God
73. Which one of the following statements from the New Testament is a beatitude?
  • A. “The Lord is with you and has greatly blessed you.” ,
  • B. “Happy are those who believe without seeing me.”
  • C. “How happy you are to believe the Lord’s message.” .
  • D. Happy are those who are merciful to others, God will be merciful to them.”

74. The parable of the widow and the judge teaches Christians to ________
  • A. keep on praying
  • B. look for the lost .
  • C. live in joy
  • D. be repentant

75. The main lesson Christians learn from the miracle of the raising of Lazarus is to ______
  • A. look for help
  • B. have courage
  • C. be thankful
  • D. have faith

76. The army officer who saw Jesus dying on the cross described him as a ______
  • A. kind person
  • B. powerful man
  • C. humble person
  • D. good man

77. The two disciples whom Jesus met after his resurrection were on their way to
  • A. Emmaus
  • B. Jerusalem
  • C. Jericho
  • D. Bethlehem

78. Which of the following events took place on the day of Pentecost?
  • A. The curtain of the temple was torn in two.
  • B. The believers spoke in other languages
  • C. Jesus was taken up to heaven
  • D. Saul became an apostle of Jesus

79. Who among the following people was chosen to replace Judas as an apostle of Christ?
  • A. Matthias
  • B. Barnabas
  • C. Simeon of Cyrene
  • D. Joseph of Arimathea

80. “I see heaven opened and the Son of Man standing at the right side of God”. (Acts 7:56).
These words were spoken by Stephen when he was ___________-
  • A. serving food
  • B. helping widows
  • C. performing miracles
  • D. preaching to the people

81.What was Saul going to do in Damascus when he was blinded by a strong light? He was going to _______
  • A. meet with Ananias
  • B. persecute the believers
  • C. be baptized
  • D. meet with the gentiles.

82. Which one of the following types of worship is common in both Christianity and traditional African religion?
  • A. Reading the bible.
  • B. Reciting creeds.
  • C. Giving offerings
  • D. Celebrating the Lord’s super.
83. Three of the following activities in traditional African Communities show that there is life after death. Which one does not?
  • A. pouring libations
  • B. Singing and dancing
  • C. Slaughtering animals
  • D. Giving bride price

84. In Traditional African Communities children are told stories mainly to __________
  • A. Teach them moral values
  • B. Entertain them
  • C. Keep them busy
  • D. Pass on community history

85. Which one of the following practices would best show how a Christian can care for the environment?
  • A. Burning rubbish
  • B. Planting trees
  • C. Sweeping the house
  • D. Draining stagnant water

86. Which one of the following ways shows the right use of wealth by Christians?
  • A. Going for tours
  • B. Saving in the bank
  • C. Developing community projects
  • D. Buying clothes

87. Which one of the following activities by Christian best shows how they can use their day of rest?
  • A. Helping the needy
  • B. Singing in the choir
  • C. Making new friends
  • D. Reading story books

88. Which one of the following is a reason why a Christian should take part in group work? To _____
  • A. seek favours
  • B. become popular
  • C. make money
  • D. promote unity

89. While waiting for the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Examination results, Daniel is asked by an old lady for a hand in marriage.
As a Christian the best action to take is to ________________
  • A. tell his parents about ¡t
  • B. seek advice from his friends
  • C. tell the pastor about it
  • D. tell her he is not ready for it

90. After Agnes, a standard eight pupil, has bought a Kilogram of sugar, the shopkeeper refuses to live her the correct change. As a Christian the best action for her to take is to ___________
  • A. shout for help
  • B. ask for it .
  • C. cry about it
  • D. forget about it
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Study the map of RAMALI area and answer questions 1 to 7.

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​1. The natural vegetation found around Kera market is ____
  • A. mangrove forest
  • B. scattered trees
  • C. papyrus
  • D. scrub
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2. The approximate area of cotton farm is
  • A. 4km2
  • B. 8km2
  • C. 12km2
  • D. 14km2

3. River Ramali flows from
  • A. North — East to South West
  • B. North — West to South — East
  • C. South — West to North- East
  • D. South — East to North West .

4. Which one of the following social services is provided at Pori market?
  • A. Health services
  • B. Religious Services
  • C. Educational Services
  • D. Postal Services

5. In which one of the following parts of Ramali area are most of the settlements found?
  • A. Along the Coast
  • B. Along the tarmac road
  • C. Along the murram road .
  • D. Along the river

6. The main economic activity carried out in Ramali area is ______
  • A. salt mining
  • B. cattle keeping
  • C. fishing
  • D. trading

7. The climate of Ramali area can be described as
  • A. hot and dry
  • B. hot and wet
  • C. cold and wet
  • D. cold and dry

8. In traditional African societies, the youth were taught moral laws mainly to
  • A. promote unity among themselves
  • B. show kindness to other people .
  • C. grow into respectable adults
  • D. become courageous

9. Which one of the following statements is true about traditional industries during the pre-colonial period?
  • A. They provided the necessary household— items .
  • B. They promoted the development of roads
  • C. They provided goods for export
  • D. They encouraged the establishment of museums

10. The diagram below represents a physical feature. Use it to answer the question that follows: -
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The feature marked X is
  • A. a block mountain
  • B. a rift valley
  • C. an escarpment
  • D. a crater

11. During the pre-colonial period, the Baganda were ruled by
  • A. a council of elders
  • B. a queen mother
  • C. a chief
  • D. a king

12. Which one of the following methods of colonial administration was used by the British in Northern Nigeria?
  • A. Direct rule
  • B. Indirect rule
  • C. Association
  • D. Assimilation

13. in which of the following months is the sun overhead at the equator?
  • A. March and September
  • B. June and September
  • C. March and December
  • D. June and December

14. The following are functions that were performed by traditional leaders during the pre-colonial, period.
  • (i) settling disputes‘
  • (ii) Treating the sick
  • (iii) Blessing the warriors
  • (iv) Allocating land to clan members
  • (v) Foretelling the future
Which one of the following combinations of the functions above was performed by the council of elders in traditional African societies?
  • A. (i) (ii) (v)
  • B. (ii) (iii) (y)
  • C. (i) (iii) (iv)
  • D. (iii) (iv) (vi)

15. Which one of the following groups-of people belong to a nuclear family?
  • A. Father, daughter, son
  • B. Mother, son, grandfather
  • C. Father, son, uncle
  • D. Grandmother, father, daughter

16. Which one of the following communities is CORRECTLY matched with the commodity they traded in during the pre-colonial period?
                Community                       Items of trade
  • A. Maasai                      -            Grains
  • B. Akamba                    -            Wood carvings
  • C. Agikuyu                    -            Soap stones
  • D. Abagusii                   -            Red ochre

Use the map of Kenya below to answer Questions 17 to 20
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17. Which one of the following language groups migrated into Kenya along the route marked H?
  • A. Bantus
  • B. Cushites
  • C. River — Lake Nilotes
  • D. Plains Nilotes

18. Which one of the following statements explains why the shaded area marked J is densely populated?
  • A. The area has sufficient land for settlement
  • B. The area receives high rainfall which encourages farming.
  • C. The area has volcanic soils suitable for growing a variety of crops.
  • D. The area experiences cool climate suitable for settlement.

19. The country marked K is ____
  • A. Uganda
  • B. Tanzania
  • C. Ethiopia
  • D. Somalia

20. Which one of the following statements is true about the river marked L?
  • A. It originates from Mau Hills
  • B. It crosses five provinces
  • C. It supplies water for irrigation
  • D. It is seasonal

21. The best way to ensure that the school is kept clean all the time is by
  • A. organizing weekly cleaning days.
  • B. educating pupils  on the importance of cleanliness.
  • C. providing dustbins for throwing rubbish.
  • D. employing workers to collect waste papers.

22. The following statements describe a prominent traditional Kenyan leader.
  • (i) He was a medicine man
  • (ii) He disrupted the construction of Kenya —Uganda railway.
  • (iii) He was killed by the British
The leader described above is ____
  • A. Masaku
  • B. Sakawa .
  • C. Koitalel Arap Somoei
  • D. Waiyaki wa Hinga
23. Which group of characteristics shown below describes the equatorial vegetation?
  • A.
    Scattered trees
    Umbrella shaped trees
    Tall grass
  • B.
    Very tall trees
    Trees with straight trunks
    Numerous climbing plants
  • C.
    Tiny thorny bushes
    Plants with thick barks
    Plants with long tap roots
  • D.
    Short grass
    Heath and moorland
    ​Bamboo trees

24. The main contribution of petroleum to the economy on Nigeria is that it has led to
  • A. the development of transport network
  • B. an increase in energy supply
  • C. the creation of job opportunities
  • D. an increase in foreign exchange

25. Below are some ways used for predicting the coming of a rainy season.
  • (i) Observing the clouds
  • (ii) Using air balloons
  • (iii) Measuring the humidity of the air
  • (iv) Observing the shape of the moon.
Which combination of the ways listed above consists of traditional methods of predicting weather?
  • A. (i) and (iv)
  • B. (i) and (ii)
  • C. (ii) and (iii)
  • D. (iii) and (iv)

26. Who among the following African leaders resisted the establishment of French Colonial rule?
  • A. Menelik II
  • B. Lewanika
  • C. Samore Toure
  • D. Kinjekitile Ngware

27.Which one of the following countries is correctly matched with its capital city?
                Country          Capital city
  • A. Mali                     Bamako
  • B. Ghana                 Dakar
  • C. Senegal              Ndjamena
  • D. Chad                   Accra

28. Three of the following are problems experienced by farmers in Mwea — Tebere Irrigation Scheme. Which one is not?
  • A. Silting of canals
  • B. Water — borne diseases
  • C. Destruction of crops by birds
  • D. Shortage of rice seeds

29. Horticultural farming in Kenya is different from that in the Netherlands in that____
  • A. horticultural, cooperatives are better organized in Kenya than in the Netherlands
  • B. Kenya has a wider local market than the Netherlands
  • C. farming is less mechanized in Kenya than in the Netherlands
  • D. there are more horticultural farms in Kenya than in the Netherlands

30. Aku, your classmate, has been performing poorly in class because she learnt that her parents are HIV positive. Which one of the following is the best action for you to take to help Aku?
  • A. Advice her to seek counselling services.
  • B. Encourage her to work hard
  • C. Advise her to drop out of school
  • D. Encourage her to pray about the problem

31.The diagram below represents a method used to conserve soil.
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The method represented in the diagram above Is
  • A. Contour ploughing
  • B. Strip cropping
  • C. Gabion building
  • D. Terracing

32. Game reserves have been established in Kenya mainly to
  • A. increase meat supply
  • B. ensure safety of wildlife
  • C. control movement of animals
  • D. make good use of dry lands

33. The following are some historical events that have taken place since independence.
  • (i) Daniel Arap Moi retired as a president.
  • (ii) Section 2A of the constitution was amended
  • (iii) Kenya became a republic
Which is the correct order in which the events took place?
  • A. (i) (iii) (ii)
  • B. (iii) (ii) (i)
  • C. (i) (ii) (iii)
  • D. (ii) (iii) (i)

34. The main reason why the United Nations (UN) was formed was to
  • A. promote economic cooperation among nations.
  • B. Take care of the environment
  • C. Promote peace in the world
  • D. Take care of refugees

35. Three of the following statements are true about the Tswana pastoralists. Which one is not?
  • A. They live in the wetter parts of their country.
  • B. They keep large herds of livestock
  • C. They use some of their animals to pay bride price.
  • D. They grow food crops around their temporary shelters

36.Which one of the following was a result of settler farming in Kenya?
  • A. Introduction of long horned cattle
  • B. Introduction of bee keeping
  • C. Introduction of inter-cropping
  • D. Introduction of cash crops

37. Which one of the following is NOT a function of the body in charge of elections in Kenya?
  • A. Creating new constituents
  • B. Campaigning for candidates
  • C. Registering voters
  • D. Announcing election results

38: Which one of the following groups of countries formed the East-African Community in 1967?
  • A. Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
  • B. Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi . .
  • C. Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda
  • D. Kenya, Uganda and Burundi

39. Which one of the following cash crops is commonly grown in Zanzibar?
  • A. Cocoa
  • B. Sugarcane
  • C. Cloves
  • D. Pyrethrum

40. Three of the following are roles of political parties in a democracy. Which one is not?
  • A. They encourage citizens to take part in elections.
  • B. They monitor activities of the government
  • C. They campaign for equal rights for citizens
  • D. They approve bills to be debated in parliament.

41. Fresh flowers from Kenya are exported to Europe by air because air transport is
  • A. fast
  • B. cheap
  • C. safe
  • D. comfortable

42. In Kenya, a national population census is carried out after a period of
  • A. 10 years
  • B. 8 years
  • C. 5 years
  • D. 1 year
43. A pupil has been told by the parents to help in fetching water for sale instead of attending school. The best action for the pupil to take is to ____
  • A. ignore the parents
  • B. accept to do the work
  • C. run away from home
  • D. report the matter to the head teacher

44. The Harambee movement in Kenya has led to ___
  • A. establishment of new towns
  • B. development of railway transport
  • C. the expansion of health services
  • D. the introduction of free primary education

45. One of the problems affecting fishing in Lake Victoria is that _____
  • A. parts of the lake are rocky
  • B. parts of the lake have water hyacinth
  • C. the lake level keeps changing
  • D. sand from rivers is deposited in the lake.

46. Which one of the following is the reason why Madaraka Day is celebrated in Kenya?
  • A. To remember the day when self government was attained.
  • B. To remember the day freedom fighters were arrested.
  • C. To remember the day when Mau Mau movement started.
  • D. To remember the day Kenya became a colony.

47. Which one of the following statements is true of both Julius Nyerere of Tanzania and Haile Selassie of Ethiopia?
  • A. They led their countries to independence.
  • B. They were founder members of the OAU
  • C. They were forced out of power by the army
  • D. They introduced socialism in their countries.

48. Which one of the following tourist attractions in Africa is correctly matched with the country where it is found?
                  Tourist attraction                               Country
  • A. Pyramids                                                Egypt
  • B. Gedi Ruins                                              South Africa
  • C. Victoria falls                                           Kenya
  • D. Sandy beaches                                      Zimbabwe

49. Which one of the following is a role of the school management committee in public primary schools in Kenya?
  • A. To distribute text books to pupils
  • B. To punish pupils for missing school
  • C. To supervise teachers
  • D. To build classrooms
50. Which one of the following is a requirement for a person who wishes to be elected as a member of parliament in Kenya?
The person should be ____
  • A. Married and with children
  • B. A retired councilor
  • C. Eighteen years and above
  • D. Supported by one thousand registered voters.

51. Which one of the following places is the safest for pupils to cross the road?
  • A. Where there are bumps.
  • B. Where there are traffic lights.
  • C. At a roundabout.
  • D. Where there is a road junction.

52. Which one of the following groups of industries consists of service industries?
  • A.
    Banking
    Bicycle repair
  • B.
    Vehicle assembly
    fruit canning
  • C.
    Coffee milling
    Fish canning
  • D.
    Furniture making
    ​Bakery

53. Which one of the following government officers is correctly matched with the right responsibility?
                  Government officer                     Responsibilities
  • A. Attorney General -                         To arrest criminals
  • B. Police officer -                                 To help law breakers to reform
  • C. District Commissioner -                 To explain government policy
  • D. Prison Officer -                               To advice the government on legal matters

54. In Kenya, civil marriages are conducted by
  • A. a magistrate
  • B. a councillor
  • C. a clan elder
  • D. a religious leader

55. A foreigner living in Kenya may enjoy the following rights except.
  • A. Right to life
  • B. Right to own property
  • C. Right to fair trial
  • D. Right to vote during general elections.
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56. ln Kenya, fluorspar is mined through
  • A. deep shaft method
  • B. Open cast method
  • C. Panning
  • D. Drilling

57. The best way through which protects can help he other pupils to become responsible citizens is by .
  • A. Setting examples of good behaviour for others to copy.
  • B. Punishing those who misbehave in school
  • C. Telling pupils to behave well ‘
  • D. Giving presents to those who behave well

58. One of the functions of local authorities in Kenya is to _________________
  • A. build places of worship
  • B. ensure that people pay taxes
  • C. issue trade licenses to traders
  • D. provide security to visitors

59. Three of the following are ways through which national unity can be promoted ¡n Kenya.
Which one is not?
  • A. Encouraging people to listen to vernacular radio stations
  • B. Encouraging people to participate in national games.
  • C. Ensuring that people are free to settle in any part of the country.
  • D. Ensuring that people know how to sing the National Anthem.

60. Which one of the following is a function of parliament in Kenya?
  • A. Implementing laws
  • B. Making laws
  • C. Judging those who break the law
  • D. Advising the president on matters of law.
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25/11/2019

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KCPE PAST PAPERS 2008: HRE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

SECTION C HINDU RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Which one of the following elements of Panch Mahahoot is invoked by the ringing of the bell during the performance of Aarti?
  • A. Vayu.
  • B. Prithvi
  • C. Akash
  • D. Agni.

62. Shabari tasted the berries before giving them to Lord Rama. Rama took the berries and ate them. This action by Rama shows that Paramatma is ________
  • A. forgiving
  • B. loving
  • C. charitable
  • D. protective.

63. The main function of Lord Shiva is to ___
  • A. create
  • B. protect
  • C. sustain
  • D. liberate,

64. Which one of the following statements is not true about Lord Mahavir?
  • A. lie established monasteries.
  • B. He practised austerities.
  • C. He showed compassion to animals.
  • D. He came from a noble family.

65. Which one of the following is the main reason why Lord Krishna supported the Pandav in the war of Kurukshetra?
  • A. He wanted to protect his brother-in-law. Arjun.
  • B. Pandav were fighting for a just cause.
  • C. Pandav were the legal heirs to the throne.
  • D. Kauravas had rejected his peace mission.
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66. Guru Teg Bahadur was given the title of Hind ki Chadar because he ___
  • A. stopped the forced conversion of Hindus to Islam
  • B. established the Khalsa Panth
  • C. built the Golden Temple at Amritsar
  • D. compiled Guru Granth Sahib.

67. In which one of the following scriptures are the brave actions of Hanuman described?
  • A. Mahabharata.
  • B. Bhagvat Puran.
  • C. Shiksha Patri.
  • D. Ramayan.

68. Which one of the following religious movements follows the teachings of Satyarth Prakash?
  • A. Hare Krishna.
  • B. Swami Narayan.
  • C. Arya Samaj.
  • D. Brahma Kumari.

69. A similarity between Dhammapada and Mahabharata is that both
  • A. contain the theory of the Law of Karma
  • B. emphasize the practice of Ahimsa
  • C. are written in Sanskrit language
  • D. give their teachings in Katha form.

70. The Kenyan Constitution has given the freedom of worship to all its citizens. This has helped to create harmony among different religions. This is in keeping with the Jam principle of ____
  • A. Brahmacharya
  • B. Aparigraha
  • C. Anekantvad
  • D. Satya
71. Three of the following are reasons why Sikhs practise Naam Japna. Which one is not?
  • A. To attain peace of mind.
  • B. To get rid of desires.
  • C. To get rid of one’s ego.
  • D. To communicate with Waheguru

72. The Principle of Dharma that teaches boys and girls to abstain from sex until they get married is
  • A. Indriya Nigraha
  • B. Brahmacharya
  • C. Vidya
  • D. Saucham.

73. Anita and Suhhash used to argue over which television channel to watch. Their mother advised them to watch the channels in turns. The mother taught them the importance of
  • A. sharing
  • B. caring
  • C. kshama
  • D. akrodh.

74. Who among the following Goddesses sits on a lotus and carries one in her hand?
  • A. Durga.
  • B. Lakshmi.
  • C. Parvati.
  • D. Saraswati.

75. Which one of the following Kakars worn by the Sikhs signifies self control?
  • A. Kesh.
  • B. Kirpan.
  • C. Kaccha.
  • D. Kada.

76. The Hindu sanskar which is administered to students in order to commence formal education is ___
  • A. Jatkarma
  • B. Upanayana
  • C. Namkaran
  • D. Nishkarman.

77. During puja, Jams draw the symbol of Swastika on the floor using __________
  • A. beans
  • B. beads
  • C. rice
  • D. flowers.

78. Which one of the following prayers is sung during a Hindu Satsang?
  • A. Bhajan.
  • B. Stavan.
  • C. Shabad.
  • D. Kirtan.

79. Which one of the following utsav is celebrated on Vaisakhi Purnima?
  • A. Hanuman Jayanti.
  • B. Krishna Jayanti.
  • C. Guru Nanak Jayanti.
  • D. Buddha Jayanti.

80. Which one of the following events in Lord Mahavir’s life is celebrated during the festival of Diwali?
  • A. Conception.
  • B. Birth.
  • C. Renunciation.
  • D. Liberation.
81. Which one of the following is a reason why Sikhs celebrate Vaisakhi?
  • A. To remember the birthday of Guru Nanak.
  • B. To mark the creation of Khalsa.
  • C. To remember the day Angad was declared a guru.
  • D. To mark the martyrdom of Guru Gobind’s Sons.

82. The Utsav of Guru Purnima is celebrated to honour
  • A. Vyas
  • B. Valmiki
  • C. Vasishtha
  • D. Vishwamitra.

83. Three of the following are qualities required of a student wishing to pursue Jnana Yoga. Which one is not?
  • A. humour.
  • B. Courage.
  • C. Determination.
  • D. Diligence.

84. Each Yoga session ends with the
  • A. Padmasana
  • B. Sukhasana
  • C. Shavusana
  • D. Vajrasana.

85. Anjali, a standard eight pupil, has been telling Mita that she is unhappy with her parents because they refuse to allow her to go out and play with her friends. The best advice that Mita can give to Anjali is to ___
  • A. request the parents to buy her educational games
  • B. be staying indoors and read story books
  • C. ask her friends to come to her house
  • D. discuss the matter  with the parents.

86. While playing cricket, Hritik accidentally broke a window pane of his neighbour's house. Hritik went and apologized to the neighbour. This act of Hritik shows that he is _____
  • A. cowardly
  • B. courageous
  • C. careful
  • D. helpful.

87. According to Hindu belief, the existing universe will be dissolved by the end of
  • A. Dwapar Yuga
  • B. Satya Yuga
  • C. Kali yuga
  • D. Treta Yuga.

88. During which season do Jam Sadhu and Sadhavi remain indoors and meditate?
  • A. Varsha.
  • B. Shishir.
  • C. Vasant.
  • D. Grishma.

89. Who among the following Karmayogi worked for the improvement of the status of women?
  • A. Raja Bhagirath.
  • B. Guru Amardas.
  • C. Samarth Ramdas.
  • D. Bhagini Nivedita.

90. Which one of the following national utsav is celebrated by Hindus in Kenya to honour those who fought for Kenya’s independence?
  • A. Madaraka Day.
  • B. Kenyatta Day.
  • C. Jamuhuri Day.
  • D. Labour Day.
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24/11/2019

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KCPE PAST PAPER 2008: IRE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

SECTION B: ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Which one of the following verses is taken from Surah Quraish?
  • A. “And the mountains will be like carded wool.”
  • B. “Ye shall certainly see hell tire.”
  • C. “Let them adore the Lord of this House.”
  • D. “We have indeed created man in the best mould.”

62. Which one of the following attributes of Allah is mentioned in Suratul Ikhlas?
  • A. Al-Ghafur.
  • B. Al- Swamad.
  • C. Al-Hakim.
  • D. AI- Rahim.

63. Which one of the following Surahs condemns slanderers and backbiters
  • A. Al-Fatiha.
  • B. AI-Adiat.
  • C. Al-Maun.
  • D. Al-Humaza.

64. The main lesson that Muslims can learn from the Episode of the Elephant narrated in Surah Al-Fil is that
  • A. the Kaaba is protected by Allah
  • B. pride goes before a fall
  • C. those who plan evil will fail
  • D. Allah has means to destroy an enemy.

65. Which one of the following is a teaching from Surah AI-AIaq?
  • A. Orphans should be treated with kindness.
  • B. Man has been created from a blood clot.
  • C. Allah is the Master of the Day of Judgement
  • D. Man is created in the best shape
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66. The name of the Kaaba which is not mentioned in the Qur’an is
  • A. Bait - ul - Abyadh
  • B. Bait - ul-Allah
  • C. Bait - uI-Atiq
  • D. Bait - ul - Haram

67. Who among the following prophets was thrown into a burning fire?
  • A. Musa.
  • B. Nuh.
  • C. Ibrahim.
  • D. Yusuf.

68. According to the teaching of the Prophet (p.b.u.h), the unforgivable sin is
  • A. drinking alcohol
  • B. robbery with violence
  • C. disobedience to parents
  • D. associating Allah with other beings.

69. Which one of the following phrases is in both the Kalima and the Tashahu?
  • A. Ashhadu an lailaha ilia lla.
  • B. Attahiyau al - mubarakatu.
  • C. Aswalawatu atwaiyibatu.
  • D. Allahu maswaii ala Ibrahim.

70. ‘Paradise ties under the feet of ……..“. Which one of the following words completes the quoted Hadith of the Prophet?
  • A. Preachers.
  • B. Leaders.
  • C. Mothers.
  • D. Fathers.
71. According to the teaching of the Prophet (p.b.u.h), Yarhamukallah should be said when a person
  • A. sneezes
  • B. stumbles
  • C. falls down
  • D. wakes up.

72. Who among the following categories of people is not a recipient of zakat?
  • A. The orphans.
  • B. The poor.
  • C. Converts to Islam.
  • D. Travellers.

73. On which ones of the following two s of the week should Muslims observe sunnah fast?
  • A. Tuesday and Friday.
  • B. Monday and Thursday.
  • C. Wednesday and Saturday.
  • D. Friday and Sunday.

74. The following are rituals performed for a dead person:
  • (i) kafan
  • (ii) Ghusl
  • (iii) Difan and data
  • (iv) Prayer of the dead
In which order are the rituals performed?
  • A. (iii) (i) (iv) (ii).
  • B. (iv) (i) (ii) (iii).
  • C. (î) (iv) (iii) (ii).
  • D. (ii) (i) (iv) (iii).
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75. The beginning of the Islamic Calendar is based on
  • A. Lailatul - Qadr
  • B. Isra — wal - Miraj
  • C. Milad - u - Nabí
  • D. Al- Hijrah.

76. Which one of the following rituals is common to both Hajj and Umrah?
  • A. Putting on Ihram.
  • B. Staying at Arafat.
  • C. Spending a night at Muzdalifa.
  • D. Stoning the pillars at Mina.

77. Which one of the following acts of wudhu is not fardh?
  • A. Washing the arms.
  • B. Washing the feet.
  • C Cleaning the mouth and nostrils.
  • D. Passing wet hands over the head.

78. Which one of the following is an example of sadaqa?
  • A. Smiling and removing obstacles from the way.
  • B. Working hard to earn a living.
  • C. Eating and drinking.
  • D. Owning property.

79. Which one of the following is the fundamental pillar of Iman?
  • A. Belief in the existence of angels.
  • B. Belief in the Day of judgment.
  • C. Belief in Allah and the Prophethood of Muhammad.
  • D. Belief that the world will come to an end.

80. The main reason why Muslims offer greetings before other utterances is because
  • A. it is a way of making friends
  • B. it is a way of showing concern
  • C. it is a dua
  • D. it is a way of drawing attention.
81. Three of the following statements are true about what will happen on the Day of Judgment.
Which one is not?
  • A. People will be shown their deeds.
  • B. Prophet Muhammad will forgive Muslims.
  • C. People will be asked to account for their lives.
  • D. The good people will go to paradise.

82. When collecting information about the Angels of Allah, Amina a class six pupil. wrote the sentences listed below Which one of them is false?
  • A. Angels help Allah in His work.
  • B. Angels are neither male nor female.
  • C. Angels are obedient to Allah.
  • D. Angels have specific duties to perform.

83. Which one of the following statements is not true about eddat?
  • A. A woman in eddat should abstain from talking.
  • B. A woman in eddat cannot accept a marriage proposal.
  • C. A divorced woman stays for three months in eddat.
  • D. A widow observes eddat for four months and ten days.

84. During Lailatul - Isra — wal — Miraj the Prophet (p.b.u.h) was commanded to
  • A. fast during Ramadhan
  • B. give Zakat
  • C. offer five daily prayers
  • D. perform hajj.

85. The most important activity during Milad — un — Nabi celebrations should be
  • A. eating and drinking
  • B. holding a procession
  • C. reciting the life history of the Prophet (p.b.u.h)
  • D. donating food to the needy.

86. Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) was buried in
  • A. Madina
  • B. Makka
  • C. Taif
  • D. Jerusalem.

87. The main lesson that Muslims learnt from the battle of Uhud was that
  • A. they should protect the Prophet against danger
  • B. they should not lose courage
  • C. they should obey the Prophet’s orders
  • D. they should not go to war for booty.

88. The first outsiders to visit the east coast of Africa were
  • A. the Portuguese
  • B. the Arabs
  • C. the Dutch
  • D. the British.

89. Who among the following prophets is not Ulul Azm?
  • A. Ibrahim.
  • B. Musa.
  • C. Issa,
  • D. Yusuf

90. When going home after attending prayers at the mosque, your classmate Said tells you that he put on somebody else’s shoes by mistake.
The right advice that you would give him is to
  • A. sell the shoes and buy new ones
  • B. keep the shoes to replace his
  • C. take the shoes back to the mosque
  • D. donate the shoes to the poor.

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23/11/2019

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KCPE PAST PAPERS 2008 FOR CRE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

PART II RELIGIOUS EDUCATION


SECTION A: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Which one of the following was a result of the disobedience of human beings in the garden of Eden?
They were to
  • A. cultivate the land
  • B. fill the earth
  • C, face death
  • D. become old.


62. God punished the people during the time of Noah by sending
  • A. flood
  • B. fire
  • C. wind
  • D. earthquake.


63. The main lesson Christians learn from the call of Abraham by God is that they should be
  • A. tolerant
  • B. obedient
  • C. caring
  • D. merciful.


64. During the Passover night, the Israelites were to eat bitter herbs to show
  • A. their painful life in Egypt
  • B. that they were God’s people
  • C. that God was with them
  • D. their readiness to leave Egypt.


65. A problem faced by the Israelites during the exodus was lack of
  • A. clothing
  • B. leaders
  • C. water
  • D. livestock.
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66. Which one of the following qualities of leadership was mainly shown by David when he fought Goliath?
  • A. Honesty.
  • B. Humility.
  • C. Faithfulness.
  • D. Courage.


67. Which one of the following sins was committed by King Solomon? He
  • A. took other people’s property
  • B. gave the Israelites land to foreigners
  • C. killed the prophets of God
  • D. married foreign wives.

68. Which one of the following miracles was performed by both prophet Elijah and Elisha?
  • A. Raising the son of the Shunammite woman.
  • B. Purification of the water.
  • C. Multiplication of oil.
  • D. Bringing fire from heaven.


69. Jeremiah refused to accept the call to become a prophet of God because he felt he was
  • A. too young
  • B. too busy
  • C. physically weak
  • D. a sinful man.

70. Which one of the following activities is correctly matched with the people who performed it during the early life of Jesus?
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71. Joseph and Mary took baby Jesus to Egypt because
  • A. the Pharaoh wanted to see him
  • B. they were going for registration
  • C. parents had to take their children there
  • D. Herod wanted to kill him.


72. Which one of the following parables of Jesus encourages Christians to bring members back to church? The parable of the
  • A. good Samaritan
  • B. lost coin
  • C. sower
  • D. rich man and Lazarus.

73. “The son of man is the Lord of the Sabbath.’ (Luke 6:5).
Those words were spoken by Jesus when
  • A. he calmed the storm
  • B. he healed a paralysed man
  • C. his disciples picked ears of corn
  • D. he healed the woman with the flow of blood.


74. The main lesson Christians learn from the healing of the man with demons is that Jesus
  • A. forgives sins
  • B. is a provider
  • C. has power over nature
  • D. has power over evil.


75. The main lesson Christians learn from the teaching of Jesus on wealth is that it should be
  • A. used for personal requirements
  • B. shared with the needy
  • C. sold out to others
  • D. used to make profits.


76. Which one of the following events took place when Jesus was at the garden of Gethsemane? Jesus was ____
  • A. transfigured
  • B. arrested
  • C. lifted up to heaven
  • D. crucified on the Cross.


77. A lesson Christians learn about Jesus from Cleopas and his friend on their way to Emmaus is that Jesus
  • A. is the bread of life
  • B. will judge the world
  • C. brings salvation to people
  • D. is the light of the world.


78. On the day of Pentecost people spoke in many languages because they
  • A. were drunk
  • B. were tilled with the Holy Spirit
  • C. were confused
  • D. came from different places.


79. Which one of the following statements is true about Ananias and Sapphira? They
  • A. were stoned to death
  • B. lived in Nazareth
  • C. performed miracles
  • D. were dishonest.


80. During the time of the early church, the apostles were assisted to share money among the believers by
  • A. pastors
  • B. priests
  • C. bishops
  • D. deacons.
81. Which one of the following acts of worship was done by Paul and Silas when they were in prison? They
  • A. took the Holy communion
  • B. sang hymns
  • C. repented their sins
  • D. read scriptures.


82. Which one of the following beliefs about God is found m both traditional African communities and in the Apostles’ Creed? God
  • A. is the creator
  • B. is three in one
  • C. lives in caves
  • D. is the father of Jesus.


83. Gifts are given to a couple during the wedding in both traditional African communities and Christianity mainly to
  • A. make them feel important
  • B. show that the Iwo are special
  • C. ensure they have property in their home
  • D. make them responsible.


84. Who among the following people were not specialist in traditional African communities?
  • A. Rainmakers.
  • B. Warriors.
  • C. Prophets.
  • D. Diviners.


85. The best way a Christian can show respect for authority is by
  • A. obeying the laws of the country
  • B. praying for the leaders
  • C. voting for the leaders
  • D. taking part in development projects.


86. Your desk-mate tells you that he has a fifty shilling note which he picked from his friend’s school bag.
As a Christian what advice would you give him? Tell him to ___
  • A. buy for you some sweets
  • B. buy a ball for himself
  • C. give it to the classmates
  • D. return it to the owner.


87. After assisting his mother with kitchen work, Tom realizes that he has some extra time. As a Christian the best way to spend it is by
  • A. visiting his friends
  • B. visiting an orphan
  • C. reading story books
  • D. watching films.


88. Nancy, a standard six pupil, is lazy and does not complete her class work. I-low best would you help her overcome this problem?
  • A. Tell her to ask her brother to do it for her.
  • B. Do the work for her.
  • C. Encourage her to do it.
  • D. Give her your work to copy.


89. Jane. a Standard Eight pupil, is being forced to get married by her parents before she sits for the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education examination. As a Christian what action should she take? She should ___
  • A. seek advise from her class teacher
  • B. keep it to herself
  • C. tell others about it
  • D. accept to get married.


90. Which one of the following actions does not lead to the spread of HIV AIDS?
  • A. Donating blood.
  • B. Sharing injection needles.
  • C. Sexual immorality.
  • D. Shaking hands.
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23/11/2019

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KCPE PAST PAPER FOR SOCIAL STUDIES 2008 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

PART I SOCIAL STUDIES


Study the map of MINA area and answer questions 1 to 7.

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1. The length of the railway from the level crossing to the edge of the map is approximately
  • A. 4km
  • B. 6km
  • C. 9km.
  • D. 13km.


2. The general direction of flow of River Mina ¡s
  • A. North-cast to South-west
  • B. South-east to North-west
  • C. North to South
  • D. West to East.


3. Which one of the following types of soil is likely to be commonly found ¡n Gola sub-location?
  • A. Clay soil.
  • B. Sandy soil.
  • C. Alluvial soil.
  • D. Volcanic soil.


4. The main factor that may have influenced the setting up of a cattle ranch in Pone sub-location is the availability of
  • A. labour
  • B. space
  • C. transport
  • D. veterinary services.


5. In Mina Area, there are permanent settlements in all the sub-locations except
  • A. Gola sub-location
  • B. Tosi sub-location
  • C. Pone sub-location
  • D. Waro sub-location.


6. What evidence in the map shows that Mina Town is an administrative centre? Presence of
  • A. a post office
  • B. a chiefs camp
  • C. a police post
  • D. a railway station.


7. Which one of the following is the main source of revenue for Mina Urban Council?
  • A. Money paid by owners of businesses in the town.
  • B. Parking fees paid by vehicle owners.
  • C. Fees paid by people visiting the museum.
  • D. Fines paid by people who break the by-laws.


8. Which one of the following was the title given to the ruler of Buganda Kingdom in the 19th century?
  • A. Saza.
  • B. Bataka.
  • C. Kabaka.
  • D. Katikiro.


9. Which one of the following minerals is used for making glass?
  • A. Limestone.
  • B. Soda ash.
  • C. Fluorspar.
  • D. Diatomite.


10. Nairobi is cooler than Mombasa because
  • A. Mombasa is far from the equator
  • B. Nairobi is far from the sea
  • C. Mombasa experiences sea breezes
  • D. Nairobi is higher above sea level.
11. Who among the following traditional Kenyan leaders collaborated with the British during the establishment of colonial rule?
  • A. Karuri wa Gakure.
  • B. Mekatilili.
  • C. Samoei.
  • D. Sakawa.


12. The diagram below represents a method of fishing.
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The fishing method shown in the diagram is
  • A. basket method
  • B. purse seining
  • C. net drifting
  • D. trawling method.


13. Which one of the following was the function of the council of elders among the Ameru during the pre-colonial period?
  • A. Making laws.
  • B. Healing the sick.
  • C. Carrying out raids.
  • D. Foretelling the future.


14. In Kenya, a parliamentary bill becomes law only when it has been signed by
  • A. the Minister for Constitutional Affairs
  • B. the Registrar of the High Court
  • C. the Attorney General
  • D. the President


15. Below are some modem means of communication:
  • (i) Newspapers
  • (ii) Telephone
  • (iii) Television
  • (iv) Radio
Which one of the following combination is made up of electronic means of communication?
  • A. (i) (ii) aid (iv)
  • B. (ii)(iii)and(iv)
  • C. (i) (iii) and (iv)
  • D. (i) (ii) and (iii).


16. Which one of the following statement is true about small scale farming in Kenya?
  • A. The products arc usually exported.
  • B. Work is often done using machines.
  • C. The yields are always low.
  • D. Some farmers keep livestock.


17. Which one of the following statements correctly describes the social organization of the San during the pre-colonial period?
  • A. They lived in small groups of families.
  • B. They had a strong clan system.
  • C; They lived in permanent homes.
  • D. They practised circumcision.


18. Which one of the following countries in Africa is correctly matched with its capital city?
                Country                 Capital city
  • A. Cameroon -            Luanda
  • B. Egypt -                     Yaounde
  • C. Zambia —                Lusaka
  • D. Angola —                 Cairo.


19. Which one of the following is a function of a primary school management committee?
  • A. Punishing pupils who come to school late.
  • B. Planning the development of the school.
  • C. Sacking teachers who fail to do their duties.
  • D. Appointing head teachers.


20. The Eastern Bantu dispersed from Shungwaya during the pre-colonial period mainly because
  • A. the area became dry
  • B. they fought among themselves
  • C. there was an outbreak of diseases
  • D. they were attacked by the Galla.
21. Which one of the following is the main effect of destruction of forests on the slopes of Mt. Kenya?
  • A. Reduced supply of firewood.
  • B. Reduced volume of water in rivers.
  • C. Shortage of timber for building.
  • D. Shortage of herbal medicine.


22. Where was the first Christian mission station in Kenya established in the 19th century?
  • A. At Rabai.
  • B. At Kabaa.
  • C. At Mumias.
  • D. At Kibwezi.
Use the map of Africa below to answer questions 23 to 26.
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23. The darn marked P was built mainly to
  • A. provide water for irrigation
  • B. create a Lake for fishing
  • C. provide hydro-electric power
  • D. control floods.


24. The ocean current that influences the climate of the area marked Q is
  • A. Canary
  • B. Guinea
  • C. Mozambique
  • D. Benguela.


25. The countries marked R and S were colonized by
  • A. Britain
  • B. Germany
  • C. Portugal
  • D. Italy.


26. The island marked T is
  • A. Mauritius
  • B. Zanzibar
  • C. Madagascar
  • D. Comoros.


27. In Old Ghana, the king was succeeded by
  • A. the Queen Mother
  • B. his sister’s son
  • C. his eldest son
  • D. his youngest brother.


28. The best way to control sheet erosion is by_____
  • A. planting cover crop
  • B. building gabions
  • C. contour farming
  • D. crop rotation.


29. Who among the following leaders in Tanganyika united the Africans during the Maji Maji rebellion?
  • A. Fundikira.
  • B. Mirambo.
  • C. Nyungu ya Mawe.
  • D. Kinjikitile Ngwale.


30. Which one of the following cultural practices did the Abaluyia borrow from the Luo as they interacted during the pre-colonial period?
  • A. The removal of six lower teeth.
  • B. Respect for the spirit of the ancestors.
  • C. Use of herbs to treat diseases.
  • D. Marrying of many wives.
31. Which one of the following statements is true about the free range method of chicken rearing?
  • A. It is cheap to carry out.
  • B. It requires little space.
  • C. it requires fencing for the birds.
  • D. it requires special feeds.


32. The imperial British East Africa Company stopped administering Kenya because
  • A. the settlers were against the company
  • B. the company mistreated Africans
  • C. the company lacked funds
  • D. the company was abolished.


33. Leo has found out that his classmate Joni is living with HIV and the condition is affecting his learning. The right action for Leo to take is to ___
  • A. avoid being in Joni’s company
  • B. tell other pupils about Joni’s condition
  • C. advise Joni to seek transfer to another school
  • D. discuss with Joni on how to cope with the situation.


34. Olorgesaille and Kariandusi are both
  • A. mining sites
  • B. historical sites
  • C. national museums
  • D. early trading centres.


35. Mama wishes to set up a Jua Kali industry. Which one of the following is the main factor that would influence the choice of location?
  • A. Availability of capital.
  • B. Availability of labour.
  • C. Availability of power.
  • D. Availability of market.


36. In traditional African communities, the basic unit of social organization was
  • A. the family
  • B. the clan
  • C. the age-group
  • D. the warriors.


37. Which one of the following was the main reason why the British built the Uganda railway?
  • A. To stop slave trade in the interior.
  • B. To transport soldiers to the interior.
  • C. To transport goods to the coast,
  • D. To promote the spread of Christianity.


38. which one of the following groups of crops in Kenya is grown mainly in plantations?
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39. The method used by the Portuguese to administer Mozambique was
  • A. Direct rule
  • B. Indirect rule
  • C. Assimilation
  • D. Association.


40. Below are ways of acquiring skills of treating the sick:
  • (i) By getting information from books.
  • (ii) By observing how sick people are treated.
  • (iii) By learning how to make herbal medicine.
  • (iv) By practising how to inject sick people.
  • (v) By working with experienced healers.
Which one of the following combinations is made up of ways that traditional healers acquired their skills.
  • A. (i)(ii)and(iii)
  • B. (ii)(iii)and(v)
  • C. (ii) (iv) and (v)
  • D. (i) (iii) and (iv).


41. One of the duties of African chiefs in Kenya during the colonial period was to
  • A. organize for supply of labour to settler farms
  • B. provide food to freedom fighters
  • C. nominate people to the Native Councils
  • D. conduct oathing ceremonies.


42. The main problem limiting trade among African countries ¡s that
  • A. they use different national languages
  • B. they have poor transport links
  • C. they use different currencies
  • D. they produce similar goods.


43. Which one of the following groups of mountains in Africa are block mountains?
  • A. Atlas, Ruwenzori and Pare.
  • B. Ruwenzon, Drakensburg and Usambara.
  • C. Atlas, Pare and Drankensburg.
  • D. Pare, Usambara and Ruwenzori.


44. Which one of the following is the main reason why caning of pupils in school was banned in Kenya?
  • A. It is against child rights.
  • B. ¡t creates fear among pupils.
  • C. It discourages learning.
  • D. it causes physical injury.


45. Which one of the following would be the best way of controlling rapid population growth in towns in Kenya?
  • A. By improving social services in rural areas.
  • B. By creating employment opportunities in rural areas.
  • C. By setting up family planning clinics in towns.
  • D. By advising the youth in towns to avoid marrying early.


46. Which one of the following was the main reason why proverbs were used in teaching the youth in traditional African communities?
  • A. To guide the youth on how to behave.
  • B. To keep the youth busy during their free time.
  • C. To help the youth develop skills in speaking.
  • D. To teach the youth about past events.


47. Which one of the following groups of countries in Africa got assistance from the Organization of African Unity (OAU) to achieve independence?
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48. Thika has grown to an important town mainly because
  • A. it has tourist attractions
  • B. it has many industries
  • C. it has nigh population
  • D. it has a railway line.


49. which one of the following became the title of the Head of State in Kenya when the country was declared a republic?
  • A. The prime minister..
  • B. The governor.
  • C. The president.
  • D. The emperor.


50. Three of the following are benefits resulting from setting up of Perkerra Irrigation Scheme.
Which one is not?
  • A. It has led to establishment of industries.
  • B. It has provided employment opportunities.
  • C. It has increased food production.
  • D. It has been used to settle the landless.


51. A vehicle has overturned near your school arid the driver has a deep cut on the leg. Which one of the following would be the immediate action for you to take to help the driver?
  • A. Remove the driver from the scene.
  • B. Report the accident to the head teacher.
  • C. Remove the valuables of the driver for safe keeping.
  • D. Tie the driver’s wound to control bleeding.


52. Which one of the following courts in Kenya deals with cases involving people under 18 years of age?
  • A. The Court of Appeal.
  • B. The High Court.
  • C. The Juvenile Court.
  • D. The Resident Magistrate’s Court.


53. Below are characteristics of a type of climate in Africa.
  • (i) Rain occurs mainly in the afternoon.
  • (ii) Annual range of temperature is low.
  • (iii) Rainfall is high throughout the year
  • (iv) Temperatures are high throughout the year.
The climate described above is
  • A. Desert climate.
  • B. Equatorial climate.
  • C. Tropical climate.
  • D. Mediterranean climate.


54. Which one of the following is a service industry?
  • A. Banking.
  • B. Mining.
  • C. Brewing.
  • D. Carving.


55. Which one of the following statements is true of both the Tswana and the Fulani?
  • A. They earn their living through fishing.
  • B. They live in Southern Africa.
  • C. They belong to the same language group.
  • D. They keep large herds of livestock.
56. Three of the following are benefits of democracy. Which one is not?
  • A. Laws are applied fairly to all people.
  • B. People are made to join the ruling party.
  • C. People are free to elect their leaders.
  • D. People respect human rights.


57. Most of the horticultural products from Kenya are exported by
  • A. air
  • B. water
  • C. road
  • D railway.


58. Mzee Jasho has shared his piece of land among his children. A dispute arises over the different sizes of land that they have been given. The best way for Mzee Jasho lo settle the dispute is by
  • A. taking hack the land
  • B. ignoring the complaints
  • C. selling the land to get money . .
  • D. discussing the issue with family members.


59. A foreigner who wishes to become a citizen of Kenya is required to obtain
  • A. a school leaving certificate
  • B. a marriage certificate
  • C. a registration certificate
  • D. a birth certificate.


60. The reason why the Kenya National Anthem is important is that
  • A. it was written when Kenya became independent
  • B. It creates unity among Kenya citizens
  • C. it is sung in all schools in Kenya
  • D. it is played during national celebrations.

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SECTION C: HINDU RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. The sound of AUM at the beginning of a Hindu prayer signifies that Paramatma is
  • A. All — loving
  • B. All-knowing
  • C. Omnipresent
  • D. Omnipotent.


62. Which one of the following boxes contains the qualities of Paramatma as Satchitanand
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63. The quality of Paramatma demonstrated in the personality of Veda Vyasa is
  • A. wisdom
  • B. tolerance
  • C. courage
  • D. compassion.


64. In which avatar did Lord Vishnu assist the Deva and Danava to get amrit from the ocean?
  • A. Matsya.
  • B. Kurma.
  • C. Vaman.
  • D. Narsimha.


65. Which one of the following practices was opposed by Lord Buddha?
  • A. Use of Pali Language.
  • B. Meditation to attain Nirvana.
  • C. Sending out of missionaries.
  • D. Sacrificing of animals.


66. Which one of the following scriptures teaches morals through simple stories?
  • A. Veda.
  • B. Puran.
  • C. Shruti.
  • D. Upanishad.
KCPE PAST PAPERS 2007 H.R.E QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
67. Which one of the following statements is not true about Sita?
  • A. She was found as a baby in a field.
  • B. She was able to lift the Shiv Dhanush as a child.
  • C. She was abducted by Ravan.
  • D. She was imprisoned in Ravan’s palace.


68. Which one of the following scriptures contains the teachings of Lord Buddha?
  • A. Kalpasutra.
  • B. Ratnatraya.
  • C. Tripitika.
  • D. Shikshapatri.


69. who among the following personalities preached the principle of Anekantvad
  • A. Lord Mahavir.
  • B. Guru Arjandev.
  • C. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
  • D. Jagadguru Shankaracharya.


70. Swami Dayanand came to know that his cook had served him with poisoned food. He told the cook to run away to avoid being punished by the King. Swami Dayanand practiced the principle of
  • A. Ahimsa
  • B. Dhruti
  • C. Khhama
  • D. Satya.


71. The Sikhs practise the principle of Wand ke Chakhana in a Gurudwara when they
  • A. brush shoes
  • B. wash dishes
  • C. serve Langar
  • D. clean Guru Darbar.


72. During the Vivaha Sanskar, the bride and the groom take a vow to share the ups and downs in their family. This is an expression of
  • A. Aparigraha
  • B. Dama
  • C. Dhee
  • D. Dhruti.


73. The Jam principle that would best help in the fight against corruption is
  • A. Ahimsa
  • B. Asteya
  • C. Brahmacharya
  • D. Satya.


74. The following are steps of a ritual performed when visiting a Mandir:
  • (i) Devotees bow to the presidìng Murti of the temple.
  • (ii) Devotees go round the Garbha Graha.
  • (iii) Devotees continuously chant the name of Paramatma.
  • (iv) Devotees bow to the four directions.
The ritual described above is
  • A. Pradakshina
  • B. Abhishek
  • C. Jaap
  • D. Aarti.
75. Which one of the following Kakars is a symbol of unity among the Sikhs?
  • A. Kaccha.
  • B. Kanga.
  • C. Kirpan.
  • D. Kada.


76. What do Jams apply on their foreheads when visiting a Derasar?
  • A. Akshat.
  • B. Chandan.
  • C. Kumkum.
  • D. Vibhuti.


77. Which one of the following is a Jam place of pilgrimage?
  • A. Ayodhya.
  • B. Palitana.
  • C. Amarnath.
  • D. Nanakana Sahib.


78. The following are events commemorated during a Hindu festival:
  • (i) Swami Dayanand attained salvation.
  • (ii) Guru Har Gobind was released from prison.
  • (iii) Lord Mahavir attained M’oksha.
  • (iv) Lord Rama retúrned to Ayodhya.
The festival during which the above events are commemorated is
  • A. Paryushan
  • B. Holi
  • C. Diwali
  • D. Vaisakhi.


79. Which one of the following scriptures is read during the festival of Paryushan?
  • A. Adi Granth.
  • B. Dhammapada.
  • C. Shikshapatri.
  • D. Kalpasutra.


80. Which one of the following festivals is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil?
  • A. Vijayadashmi.
  • B. Janmashtami.
  • C. Maha Shivaratri.
  • D. Rishibodh Divas.


81. Which one of the following symbols is associated with Tirthankar Neminath?
  • A. Conch shell.
  • B. Water jar.
  • C. Crescent.
  • D. Swastika.


82. Who among the following personalities practised Karma Yoga?
  • A. Shabart
  • B. Nivedita.
  • C. Meerabat.
  • D. Chandanbala.


83. Shavasana is practised in order to
  • A. relax the body
  • B. induce deep sleep
  • C. assist digestion
  • D. lose weight.
84. When is Surya Namaskar performed?
  • A. In the middle of the night.
  • B. In the evening.
  • C. In the afternoon.
  • D. In the morning.


85. Which one of the following yoga helps an individual develop complete faith in and loyalty to Paramatma?
  • A. Jnana Yoga.
  • B. Karma Yoga.
  • C. Bhakti Yoga.
  • D. Raja Yoga.


86. Which one of the following principles if practised would help in the tight against the spread of HIV/AIDS?
  • A. Aparigraha.
  • B. Indriya Nigraha.
  • C. Asteya.
  • D. Anekantvad.


87. Each morning, Vishal and Kalyani touch the feet of their parents. This is mainly a sign of
  • A, love
  • B. kindness
  • C. gratitude
  • D. respect.


88. Hindus donate foodstuffs to the victims of the drought.
This act demonstrates the principle of
  • A. Pranidaya
  • B. Shaucham
  • C. Kshama
  • D. Akrodha.


89. Which one of the following festivals is celebrated during the Varsha Ritu?
  • A. Navaratri.
  • B. Shivaratri.
  • C. Janmashtami.
  • D. Rama Navami.


90. Which one of the following days of the week is correctly matched with the corresponding planet.
               Day of the week                    Planet
  • A. Somvar                                   Venus
  • B. Guruvar                                   Jupiter
  • C. Shanivar                                  Mars
  • D. Bhudhvar                                Saturn
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​SECTION B: ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

KCPE PAST PAPERS 2007 IRE PAST PAPERS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

61. Which one of the following verses from the Qur’an is found in Surah An-Nas?
  • A. “So glorify the praises of your Lord.”
  • B. “Let them worship the Lord of this house.”
  • C. “Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind.”
  • O. “Pray to your Lord and sacrifice to Him alone.”


62. People who are busy accumulating wealth and forgetting the punishment of disobeying Allah are mentioned in Surah
  • A. At-Takathur
  • B. Al-Maun
  • C. Al-Fil
  • D. Al- Qariah.


63. Which one of the following is a leaching of Surah Adiyat?
  • A. The Night of Power is better than a thousand months.
  • B. Human beings are at a loss except those who have faith.
  • C. Human beings will be like moths on the Day of Judgment.
  • D. All things will be exposed on the Day of Judgment.


64. The Surah which must be recited by Muslims seventeen times in one day is
  • A. Al-Bayyinah
  • B. Al—Fatihah
  • C. Al-lkhlas
  • D. Al-Maun.


65. Which one of the following surahs teaches that Allah provides food and security?
  • A. Al- Kauthar.
  • B. Al- Lahab.
  • C. Al-Falaq.
  • D. Al- Quraish.
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66. The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said, “None of you believe until you do to your brother what you would like done to you.”
This Hadith is about
  • A. Fiqh
  • B. Iman
  • C. Zakat
  • D. Tawheed.


67. The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said, “He is not among us who eats and fills up his stomach while his neighbour is hungry.” The main teaching of this hadith is:
Muslims must
  • A. not eat before their neighbours have eaten
  • B. treat their neighbours like brothers and sisters
  • C. not discriminate against their neighbours
  • D. share their food with their needy neighbours.


68. Which one of the following Statements is true about a genuine Hadith?
  • A. It must have a long chain of transmitters.
  • B. Lt must have been read by Imam Bukhari.
  • C. It must be traced to the Prophet (p.b.u.h).
  • D. It must mention the name of the Swahaba.


69. Three of the following are pillars of Salai, which one is not?
  • A. Reciting another Surah after Fatihah.
  • B. Takbiratul Ihram.
  • C. Performing rukuu.
  • D. Performing sijdat.


70. When is Tahiyattul Masjid performed?
  • A. After sunrise.
  • B. After midnight.
  • C. Immediately after entering the mosque.
  • D. Immediately after fardh prayers.
71. Which one of the following acts nullifies Saum?
  • A. Taking an injection.
  • B. Cooking food.
  • C. Drinking water.
  • D. Crying loudly.

72. Which one of the following places is not a station of Hajj
  • A. Mina.
  • B. Muzdalifa.
  • C. Arafat.
  • D. Quba.


73. Which one of the following items is liable for Zakat?
  • A. Owner occupied house.
  • B. Money saved in the bank.
  • C. Furniture in the house.
  • D. Personal clothes.


74. A person converting to Islam is required to
  • A. recite and believe in the Kalima
  • B. take a ritual bath
  • C. marry a Muslim
  • D. go to Makka for Hajj.


75. The most important teaching about the belief in Yaumul Qiyama is that it is a day when
  • A. the world will come to an end
  • B. eternal life will begin
  • C. parents will run away from their children for fear of Allah
  • D. good deeds will be rewarded and bad deeds punished.


76. Three of the following are names of angels, which one is not?
  • A. Ridhwan.
  • B. Idris.
  • C. Israfil.
  • D. Malik.


77. Which one of the following acts is most likely to lead to corruption?
  • A. Begging.
  • B. Gambling.
  • C. Taking part in sports.
  • D. Borrowing money.


78. Islam forbids the hoarding of goods in order to fight against
  • A. pride
  • B. intolerance
  • C. injustice
  • D. unfaithfulness.


79. Which one of the following phrases is used by Muslims to console the bereaved members of a family?
  • A. Assalamu aleikum warahmatullah.
  • B. Alhamdullilahi Rabil alamin.
  • C. Astaghfirullah L‘adhim.
  • D. Inna Lillahi waina ilayhi rajiun.


80. Asiya’s friend Mariam has not come to school because her mother is sick. The best course of action for Asiya to take is to
  • A. visit Mariam’s mother after school
  • B. send Mariam a letter of sympathy
  • C. ask the class prefect to visit Mariam
  • D. go home and inform her mother about it.
81. Yusuf, a standard seven pupil borrowed a book from his friend Hassan, but before he could give it back, Hassan was transferred to another school. The right course of action for Yusuf to take is to
  • A. look for Hassan and give him the book
  • B. give the book to the class teacher
  • C. sell the book and keep the money
  • D. Write his name on the book and keep it.


82. Which one of the following is a duty of Muslims to their neighbours?
  • A. To give them Zakat.
  • B. To offer them greetings.
  • C. To find out what they do.
  • D. To watch over their houses.


83. Which one of the following is the best way of celebrating Idd-ul-fitr?
  • A. Giving zakatul fitr and going for prayers.
  • B. Wearing new clothes and holding a feast.
  • C. Going for a family outing.
  • D. Visiting friends and relatives.


84. Which one of the following is the first ritual to be performed when a baby boy is born?
  • A. The baby is circumcised.
  • B. The baby is given a name.
  • C. Two goats are slaughtered and the meat distributed.
  • D. Adhan is said in the right ear of the baby.


85. Which one of the following events took place in the month of Muharram?
  • A. Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) was born.
  • B. The Muslims conquered Makka.
  • C. Prophet Musa (A.S) freed the Banu Israil from Fir’aun.
  • D. Muslims defeated the Quraish in the battle of Badr.


86. The main reason why the Quraish rejected the message of Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) is that
  • A. they could not believe that one God could control the whole world
  • B. they did not want to abandon the religion of their ancestors
  • C. they wanted to see Allah physically
  • D. the message condemned their evil deeds.


87. According to the terms of the treaty of Hudaibiya, the peace between the Muslims arid the Quraish was to last for
  • A. three years
  • B. five years
  • C. seven years
  • D. ten years.


88. The early Muslims settled along the coast of Kenya in order to
  • A. trade with the local people
  • B. colonise the people of the region
  • C. control the sea route to India
  • D. protect the region from European invasion.


89. Which one of the following statements is true about Prophet Nub (A.S)?
  • A. He built the Kaaba in Makka.
  • B. He was swallowed by a whale.
  • C. He built the ark.
  • D. He healed the sick.


90. Which one of (he following religions is correctly matched with Its place of worship?
               Religion                                        Place of worship
  • A. Judaism                                            church
  • H. Hinduism                                         temple
  • C. Christianity                                      synagogue
  • D. Sikhism                                            mosque
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PART II RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

SECTION A: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION


61. The main teaching of the Genesis stories of creation is that
  • A. human beings were the last to be created
  • B. human beings were created to multiply
  • C. God is the creator of the universe
  • D. God blessed the day of rest.


62. From the call of Abraham, Christians learn that they should
  • A. go to strange lands to preach the good news
  • B. travel in groups when going on a journey
  • C. believe in dreams
  • D. live in peace.


63. The father of Esau and Jacob was
  • A. Laban
  • B. Joseph
  • C. Noah
  • D. Isaac.
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64. Moses was not wilting to go back to Egypt when he was sent by God mainly because
  • A. the Israelites did not know him
  • B. he was afraid of the Egyptian Pharaoh
  • C. his family was in Midian
  • D. he was not good in speaking.


65. Which one of the following commandments teaches Christians to be satisfied with what they have?
  • A. Respect your father and mother.
  • B. Do not accuse anyone falsely.
  • C. Keep the Sabbath day holy.
  • D. Do not desire your neighbours’ property.


66. Which one of the following was an achievement of King David?
  • A. Writing the first books of the Bible.
  • B. Bringing the Ark of the covenant to Jerusalem.
  • C. Fighting against idol worship in Israel.
  • D. Judging cases in Israel.


67. “1 inherited the vineyard from my ancestors” Naboth replied. “The Lord forbid that I should let you have it” (I Kings 21:3). From this incident of King Ahab and Naboth, Christians learn that they should
  • A. work as a team
  • B. enjoy the fruits of their labour
  • C. look after their gardens
  • D. be fair in their dealings.


68. Prophet Elisha told the Shunamite woman that she was going to have a son because she
  • A. had asked or a miracle
  • B. was a hardworking woman
  • C. was a kind person
  • D. was a famous person.


69. Which one of the following was a prophecy of Isaiah about the Messiah? Fie would be
  • A. born of a virgin
  • b. born in Jerusalem
  • C. called a Nazarine
  • D. called out of Egypt.


70. The reason why Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem the night Jesus was born is because they wanted to
  • A. meet their parents
  • B. meet king Herod
  • C. register in their home town
  • D. look for a place to deliver the baby.
71. What did Simeon say about baby Jesus when he was presented in the temple?
  • A. Fie would feed the hungry.
  • B. His name would be holy.
  • C. He would be a light to the Gentiles.
  • D. He would show mercy to the people.


72. Jesus was baptsed in River Jordan because he wanted to
  • A. join others in repenting their sins
  • B. show that John was a powerful man
  • C. encourage others to be baptised
  • D. fulfill the will of God.


73. A lesson that Christians learn from the parable of the talents is to
  • A. help their workmates
  • B. use their abilities well
  • C. love one another
  • D. get advice from the Leaders


74. Which one of the following miracles of Jesus shows that he was a universal saviour?
  • A. The healing of the centurion’s servant.
  • B. The healing of the blind Bartimacus.
  • C. The cure of the paralysed man.
  • D. The feeding of the five thousand.


75. from the teaching of Jesus on forgiveness in the Lord’s prayer, Christians learn tha they should forgive
  • A. without expecting returns
  • B. as many times as possible
  • C. those who ask for it
  • D. those who wrong them.


76. The main reason why Peter denied Jesus is because he
  • A. was afraid of the crowd
  • B. lacked faith in him
  • C. was shocked by the events
  • D. was disappointed with his actions.


77. The two followers of Jesus walking to Emmaus came to know that he was the risen Lord when he
  • A. asked them what they were talking about
  • B. shared the bread with them
  • C. accepted to stay with them
  • D. explained to them the written word.


78. From the Apostle’s creed we Learn that God is
  • A. a saviour
  • B. a judge
  • C. our father
  • D. our Lord


79. Which one of the following happenings took place on the day of Pentecost?
  • A. Jesus ascended into heaven.
  • B. the rocks split apart.
  • C. A lame man was healed.
  • D. people spoke in many languages.


80. Which one of the following is a gift of the Holy Spirit?
  • A. Wisdom.
  • B. Goodness.
  • C. Gentleness.
  • D. Humility.
81. The early Christians chose the seven deacons because they wanted them to
  • A. distribute food among the widows
  • B. help Christians self their property
  • C. witness to the believers in prison
  • D. stop the persecution of believers.


82. In some traditional African communities people worship in a cave because it
  • A. is a place to hide
  • B. is God’s dwelling place
  • C. protects them from danger
  • D. is a quiet place.


82. In some traditional African communities people worship in a cave because it
  • A. is a place to hide
  • B. is God’s dwelling place
  • C. protects them from danger
  • D. is a quiet place.


83. Which one of the following wedding practices is found in both Christian and traditional African communities?
  • A. Prayers are offered for the couple.
  • B. A certificate is given o the couple.
  • C. Sacrifices are made to thank God.
  • D. Holy communion is given to the couple.


84. In traditional African communities kinship ties are important mainly because they
  • A. make relatives stay together
  • B. give guidance in matters of the family
  • C. make clan members to respect one another
  • D. give relatives a sense of belonging.


85. The youth in traditional African societies are taught moral values by
  • A. seers
  • B. peers
  • C. elders
  • D. warriors.


86. The virtue of self control is best shown by Christians when they
  • A. honour those in authority
  • B. tolerate those who mistreat them
  • C. obey rules of the society
  • D. care for the sick.


87. While playing in the school field with your friends you pick a fifty Kenya shilling note, what would you do?
  • A. Keep the money to use later.
  • B. Take the money to the church.
  • C. Give it to a needy pupil.
  • D. Find out who the owner is.


88. The best way to spend leisure after sitting the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education examination is by
  • A. helping the old people
  • B. visiting former classmates
  • C. listening to Christian music
  • D. writing letters to former classmates


89. Titus, a Standard Seven pupil does not want to help his brother in cleaning their compound because he feels it is a dirty job.
What advice would you give him? Tell him to
  • A. do the work and ask for payment
  • B. let the brother do it alone
  • C. do the work and wash himself later
  • D. ask his cousin to do it for him.


90. The parents of Anne a Standard Eight pupil, want her to get married to an old wealthy man hoping that this would improve their life. As a Christian what is the best action for her to take?
  • A. Run away from home.
  • B. Refuse and seek help from her teachers.
  • C. Report the matter to the local pastor.
  • D. Refuse and seek help from friends.
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KCPE PAST PAPER 2007 SOCIAL STUDIES QUESTION AND ANSWERS

PART I: SOCIAL STUDIES

TIMO AREA MAP
TIMO AREA MAP
Study the map of TIMO area and answer questions 1 to 7.
1. What is the general direction of Wete School from the coffee factory?
  • A. North East.
  • B. North West.
  • C. West.
  • D. East.


2. What is the approximate area of Timo Town in square kilometers?
  • A. 15 sq. kilometres.
  • B. 30 sq. kilometres.
  • C. 56 sq. kilometres.
  • D. 64 sq. kilometres.


3. Most of the settlements in Timo area are found
  • A. along the roads
  • B. near the quarry
  • C. near the cattle dip
  • D. along the river.


4. Which one of the following features would attract tourists in Zime Location?
  • A. The borehole.
  • B. The stadium.
  • C. The murram road.
  • D. The cultural centre.


5. The climate experienced in Moka Location is likely to be
  • A. cool and wet
  • B. hot and dry
  • C. cool and dry
  • D. hot and wet.


6. Some cows have strayed into the maize plantation in Roti Location and destroyed the crop. The correct action for the owner of the plantation to take is to
  • A. poison the cows
  • B. arrest the herdsman
  • C. sell the cows in the nearby market
  • D. report the matter to the chief.


7. Which one of the following social services is not available in Timo town?
  • A. Educational services.
  • B. Religious services.
  • C. Health services.
  • D. Recreational services.
8. Which one of the following factors least explains why the Bantu migrated from their original homeland into Eastern Africa?
  • A. Spirit of adventure.
  • B. Search for fertile land.
  • C. Population pressure.
  • D. Attacks by other communities.


9. Which one of the following gives the correct the evolution of Early Man?
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10. Which one of the following was a result of the coming of the Arabs to Eastern Africa?
  • A. Introduction of growing of cloves in Zanzibar.
  • B. Building of Fort Jesus at Mombasa.
  • C. Setting up of kingdoms in the interior.
  • D. Construction of the railway to the interior.


11. The main reason for teaching moral laws to the youth is to ___
  • A. encourage them to support one another
  • B. guide them on how to choose marriage partners
  • C. enable them to learn their traditions
  • D. enable them to acquire responsible behaviour.
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12. Which one of the following duties was performed by the Ntemi Chief among the Nyamwezi during the pre-colonial period?
  • A. Organizing marriage ceremonies.
  • B. Distributing land to farmers.
  • C. Controlling trade.
  • D. Leading hunting trips.


13. Which one of the following method of irrigation is used in the Ahero Irrigation Scheme?
  • A. Canal irrigation.
  • B. Overhead irrigation.
  • C. Sprinkler irrigation.
  • D. Trickle irrigation.


14. The graph below represents the climate of a town in Africa.
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Which one of the following statements correctly describes the climate of the town?
  • A. There is rainfall throughout the year.
  • B. The town has one dry season.
  • C. Temperatures are high throughout the year.
  • D. The town has two wet seasons.


15. One of the roles of prefects in school management is to
  • A. prepare the school timetable’
  • B. keep pupils’ progress records
  • C. take part in school committee meetings
  • D. take care of school property.


16. Tamaru is a sister to Mbeya. Tamaru has a son called Ndavi while Mbeya has a daughter called Maria. To Ndavi, Maria is a
  • A. niece
  • B. cousin
  • C. nephew
  • D. sister.


17. Which one of the following is the main benefit the West African countries have gained as members of the Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS)?
  • A. Expansion of trade.
  • B. increased production of cash crops.
  • C. Promotion of free movement of people in the region.
  • D. Expansion of manufacturing industries in the region.


18. Your class went on a study tour of an area whose vegetation had the following characteristics:
  • (i) Scattered umbrella-shaped trees.
  • (ii) Large areas covered with grass.
  • (iii) Some thorny bushes and shrubs.
The vegetation found in the area that your class visited is
  • A Equatorial forest
  • B. Desert vegetation
  • C. Savanna vegetation
  • D. Coniferous forest.


19. Use the map of Africa below to answer questions 19, 20, 21 and 22.
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The country marked J was colonized by
  • A. France
  • B. Portugal
  • C. Italy
  • D. Belgium.


20. The main economic activity carried out in the shaded area marked K is
  • A mining
  • B. tourism
  • C. crop growing
  • D. nomadic pastoralism.


21. The multi-purpose project found in the place marked L is the
  • A. Aswan High Dam
  • B. Owen falls Dam
  • C. Akosombo Dam
  • D. Kariba Dam.


22. What is the time in Alexandria on longitude 30°E when it is 9.00 am in Oran on longitude 0°?
  • A. 7.00 am.
  • B. 9.00 pm.
  • C. 11.00 am.
  • D. 1.00 pm.


23. You have noticed that your friend Kefa has started smoking. What would be the best action for you to take in order to help him stop the behaviour?
  • A. Take away the cigarettes from him.
  • B. Talk to him about its effects.
  • C. Advise him to see a doctor.
  • D. Avoid his company.
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24. Which one of the following African leaders collaborated with the Europeans during the establishment of Colonial rule?
  • A. Lewanika of the Lozi.
  • B. Samore Toure of the Mandinka.
  • C. Kabaka Mwanga of the Baganda.
  • D. Sakawa of the Abagusii.
25. The diagram below shows a method of fishing.
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The fishing method represented in the diagram is
  • A. purse-seining
  • B. drifting
  • C. gill net
  • D. trawling.

26. The main method used by the Africans in Zimbabwe to attain their independence was
  • A. boycotting work
  • B. seeking support from neighbours
  • C. fighting guerilla warfare
  • D. negotiating with the colonialists.


27. Which one of the following is the correct order of the Provincial Administration in Kenya?
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28. To make a complete rotation on its axis, the earth takes
  • A. twelve hours
  • B. twenty four hours
  • C. seven days
  • D. thirty days.


29 Which one of the following is a benefit of a representative democracy?
  • A. People freely elect their leaders.
  • B. All citizens take part in decision-making.
  • C. All people obey the law.
  • D. Citizens are excused from paying taxes.


30. A Standard VIII prefect finds her two classmates quarrelling in class. The right action for the prefect to take is o
  • A. ignore the pupils
  • B. punish the pupils
  • C. send the pupils out of class
  • D. discuss the issue with the pupils.


31. Which one of the following methods is used to mine limestone in Kenya?
  • A. Deep shaft method.
  • B. Open cast method.
  • C. Panning.
  • D. Dredging.


32. Which one of the following groups consists of crops grown in Kenya during the pre-colonial period?
  • A. Cassava and sorghum.
  • B Rice and sisal.
  • C. Wheat and coffee.
  • D. Tea and sugarcane
33. Which one of the following is a way of promoting peace in society?
  • A. Allowing many foreigners into the country.
  • B. Punishing suspected criminals.
  • C. Encouraging the spirit of forgiveness.
  • D. Reducing the number of political parties.


34. The court system in Kenya is headed by the
  • A. Chief Magistrate
  • B. Chief Justice
  • C. Registrar of the High Court
  • D. Attorney General.


35. The following are conditions necessary for growing a cash crop in Africa.
  • (i) High temperatures throughout the year.
  • (ii) Deep well-drained fertile soils.
  • (iii) Shelter from strong winds.
  • (iv) High rainfall throughout the year.
The crop that requires the conditions listed above is
  • A. cocoa
  • B. sisal
  • C. pyrethrum
  • D. tea.


36. The government of Swaziland is headed by
  • A. a Secretary General
  • B. a Prime Minister
  • C. a President
  • D. a King.


37. Three of the following are roles played by the early political associations ¡n Kenya between 1914 and 1945.
Which one is not?
  • A. Defending African culture.
  • B. Fighting for better wages for workers.
  • C. Demanding for the release of Jomo Kenyatta.
  • D. Demanding that Africans be allowed to grow cash crops.


38. Mutua, a football prayer who is representing Kenya in the Commonwealth Games is promised a lot of money by a Canadian Coach if he agrees to play for Canada. He refuses the offer.
The action by Mutua shows that
  • A. he loves his country
  • B. he fears the Canadian
  • C. he has enough money
  • D. he is foolish.

​39. The Age-sex pyramid below represents the population of Germany.
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Which one of the following statements is true about the population according to the pyramid?
  • A. Most of the population is over 55 years.
  • B. There are more males than females at all ages.
  • C. There are more female than male children at age 0-14 years.
  • D. The number of males and females who are over 85 years are equal.


40. Which one of the following statements is true about the geographical position of Kenya?
  • A. It borders the Atlantic ocean.
  • B. It lies south of Sudan.
  • C. It is found to the east of Somalia.
  • D. It lies Lo the west of the prime meridian.


41. The main role of the opposition parties in a democratic system of government is to
  • A. educate citizens on their rights
  • B. nominate members to parliament
  • C. promote development projects
  • D. ensure that the country is administered fairly.


42. Road safety education is taught in primary schools in Kenya in order to
  • A. prepare pupils to become traffic police officers
  • B. create awareness on careful use of roads
  • C. make learning more interesting
  • D. teach pupils how to drive vehicles.


43. The most widespread means of passing information in the rural areas of Africa is by
  • A. radio
  • B. telegraph
  • C. television
  • D. newspapers.


44. The main problem facing agricultural cooperative societies in Kenya is
  • A. employment of unqualified workers
  • B. disagreements among leaders
  • C. misuse of funds by officials
  • D. unstable prices of products in the markets.


45. The following are farming practices in Africa.
  • (i) Using the land communally
  • (ii) Use of simple tools
  • (iii) Ploughing along the contours
  • (iv) Leaving the land fallow
  • (v) Growing crops on large farms
Which one of the following combination of farming practices applies to shifting cultivation?
  • A. (i) (ii) (iv).
  • B. (i) (ii) (iii).
  • C. (ii) (iii) (v).
  • D. (iii) (iv) (v).


46. Which one of the following is an achievement of Daniel arap Moi’?
  • A. He promoted communal farming.
  • B. He was the first African representative to the Legislative Council.
  • C. He was a founder member of Kenya African Union.
  • D. He promoted soil conservation activities in the country.


47. Which one of the following statements is true about horticultural farming in both Kenya and the Netherlands?
In both countries
  • A. crops are grown on plantations
  • B. farmers grow crops in green houses
  • C. crops are grown on reclaimed land
  • D. most of the work is done using machines.


48. According to the laws of Kenya, amending the constitution is the responsibility of
  • A. the High Court
  • B. the office of the President
  • C. the National Assembly
  • D. the Judicial Service Commission.


49 The main reason why wife inheritance should be discouraged in Kenya is because it leads to
  • A. spread of HIV and AIDS
  • B. increased population
  • C. immoral behaviour
  • D. misuse of family resources.


50. Who among the following Municipal Council officials is elected?
  • A. The Town Clerk.
  • B. The Treasurer.
  • C. The Mayor.
  • D. The Town Engineer.


51. Which one of the following organs of the United Nations (UN) is responsible for resolving disputes between member countries?
  • A. The Secretariat.
  • B. The Security Council.
  • C. The Genera L Assembly.
  • D. The Economic and Social Council.


52. The main factor that influences the location of a furniture making industry is
  • A. availability of transport
  • B. availability of power
  • C. availability of raw materials
  • D. availability of market.


53. Lewa, a pupil at Chui Primary School has been refused by his teacher to go for break for failing to answer questions in class.
Which one of the following child rights has Lewa been denied?
  • A. The right to privacy.
  • B. The right to leisure.
  • C. The right to education.
  • D. The right to security.


54. Which one of the following types of soil erosion is correctly matched with the area where it commonly occurs?
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55. Which one of the following is the best way of conserving wildlife?
  • A. Fencing the national parks.
  • B. Controlling the selling of wildlife products.
  • C. Establishing animal orphanages.
  • D. Educating people on the importance of wildlife.


56. The Atlas mountains were formed as a result of
  • A. faulting
  • B. erosion
  • C. folding
  • D. volcanicity.


57. The main problem resulting from rapid population growth in the rural areas in Kenya is that it has led to
  • A. shortage of land for agriculture
  • B. reduction of areas under forest
  • C. increased soil erosion
  • D. inadequate water for domestic use.


58. Three of the following are problems experienced in urban centres in Kenya.
Which one is not?
  • A. Rise of street families.
  • B. Shortage of workers.
  • C. Inadequate housing.
  • D. Traffic congestion.


59. David Smith, a former British citizen has acquired Kenyan Citizenship through naturalization. Smith may loose his Kenyan citizenship if he
  • A. destroys his national identity card
  • B. refuses to vote during general elections
  • C. visits a foreign country
  • D. is found with illegal drugs.


60 In Kenya the national flag is raised in order to
  • A. display its beauty
  • B. promote the harambee spirit
  • C. promote Loyalty among citizens
  • D. show the direction of the wind.
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SECTION C: HINDU RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

KCSE PAST PAPERS 2006 HRE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

61. Which one of the following Panch Mahabhoot enables one to experience the Sagun Sakar Parmatma?
  • A. Akash.
  • B. Agni.
  • C. Jal.
  • D. Vayu.


62. On his rerurn from his visit to Lord Krishna, Sudama found that his hut had turned into a
  • A. palace
  • B. temple
  • C. shrine
  • D. fort.


63. Who among the following saints founded the ‘Swami Narayan Panth?
  • A. Swami Dayanand.
  • B. Swami Vivekanand.
  • C. Swami Sahajanand.
  • D. Swami Shradhanand.

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64. Vardhaman was given the title of “Mahavir” because he
  • A. conquered desires
  • B. preached non-violence
  • C. left the palace
  • D. tamed a mad elephant.


65. Adi Shankaracharya preached that
  • A. vikarmas are burnt by performing yajna
  • B. Mokshu can be obtained through Bhakti
  • C. Parmatma forgives sinners
  • D. Atma is part of Parmatma.


66. Guru Dhronacharya sent two of his students to look for a virtuous person in the city of Hastinapur. They were
  • A. Dushasan and Bhim
  • B. Duryodhan and Yudhisthir
  • C. Arjun and Karna
  • D. Ashwathama and Sahadev.


67. The turning point in the life of Valiya the robber came when
  • A. his family refused to share his sins
  • B. he started chanting Rama’s name
  • C. Narad Muni preached to him
  • D. travellers defended themselves against him.


68. When Rama, Sita and Laxman reached Dandakaranya, at the start of their exile. Bharat followed them in order to
  • A. request them to return home
  • B. join them in their exile
  • C. offer them food and water
  • D. find out if they were safe.


69. After the battle of Kurukshetra, Bhishma stayed alive for six months on a bed of
  • A grass
  • B. arrows
  • C. feathers
  • D. spears.


70. Which one of the following sicknesses can be prevented by observing the principle of sheel?
  • A. Tuberculosis.
  • B. Typhoid.
  • C. Malaria.
  • D. AIDS.
71. Which one of the following principles is correctly matched with its practice?
                    Principle                 Practice
  • A. Akrodh                         acquiring knowledge
  • B. Vidya                            speaking the truth
  • C. Aparigraha                  observing non-acquisition
  • D. Satya                            controlling anger


72. According to Lord Buddha, the root cause of suffering is
  • A. desire
  • B. anger
  • C. laziness
  • D. jealousy.


73. Hindus observe Shraadh in Pitrupaksha by
  • A. making donations to the needy
  • B. praying to the ancestors
  • C. organising medical camps
  • D. visiting places of worship.


74. The Sikhs recite Moot Mantra in order to
  • A. ask for Parmatma’s blessings
  • B. attain mental peace
  • C. ask for forgiveness
  • D. praise Parmatma.

75. Hindu performs the five yajnas during the Ashram of
  • A. Brahmacharya
  • B. Vanaprastha
  • C. Grihastha
  • D. Sanyasa.


76. Which one of the following Mantra pays respect to Acharya?
  • A. Mool.
  • B. Navkar.
  • C. Gayatri.
  • D. Sangha.


77. Moving a plate of Aarti clockwise, in front of a Muni signifies
  • A. a worshipper’s desire to view the Murti
  • B. unity of worshippers
  • C. purification of the atmosphere
  • D. cycle of birth and death.


78. Which one of the following parts of the Jam Swastika symbolises liberation?
  • A. One dot.
  • B. Three dots.
  • C. Four hands.
  • D. The crescent.


79. The following statements describe a Hindu Sanskar:
  • (i) The ceremony takes place when the baby is six weeks old.
  • (ii) The baby is dressed in new clothes.
  • (iii) Parents take the baby to the place of worship.
  • (iv) The baby is blessed by the priest.
  • (v) The baby is taken to a relative’s house.
The Sanskar described above is
  • A. Nishkraman
  • B. Jatkarma
  • C. Naamkaran
  • D. Chudakarma.


80. On the forth day of Paryushan Parva, Jains celebrate the Janamdin of
  • A. Tirthankar Rishabhdev
  • B. Tirthankar Mahavir .
  • C. Tirthankar Arishtanemi
  • D. Tirthankar Parshvanath.
81. Which one of the following pairs of items is offered to the sacred fire during Holi Utsav?
  • A. Bilva leaves and beetle nuts.
  • B. Flowers and bananas.
  • C. Tulsi leaves and dates.
  • D. Grains and coconuts.


82. who among the following personalities mainly practised Bhakti Yoga?
  • A. Adi Shankaracharya.
  • B. Guru Gobind Singh,
  • C. Chaitanya Mahaprabbu.
  • D. Dayanand Saraswati.


83. “Whatever you do, do it as a selfless offering to me,” Which one of the following Yoga did Lord Krishna preach to Arjun when he said this?
  • A. Karma Yoga.
  • B. Jnana Yoga.
  • C. Bhakti Yoga.
  • D. Raja Yoga.


84. The following are steps of performing a Yogasana:
  • (i) Going down on the knees.
  • (ii) Sitting with bottoms resting on the feet.
  • (iii) Keeping the body erect.
  • (iv) Resting both palms on the thighs.
The asana described above is
  • A. Padmasana
  • B. Vajrasana
  • C. Shavasaza
  • D. Gomukhasana.


85. Afya Primary School has started a project to help the elderly people in the community. Which one of the following Sadachar is demonstrated by this action?
  • A. Simplicity.
  • B. Obedience.
  • C. Gratitude.
  • D. Compassion.


86. Shefali, who has a habit of stealing, was caught taking a pen from Amrita’s bag. Amrita can help Shefali stop this habit by
  • A. reporting her to the police
  • B. shaming her in public
  • C. encouraging her to go for counselling
  • D. giving her some money.


87. Which one of the following activities by Hindus would best promote religious harmony in Kenya?
  • A. Attending temple worship.
  • B. Performing rites and rituals.
  • C. Participating in inter-faith prayers.
  • D. Making donations to charity.


88. According to the Hindu calendar, Adhik Maas occurs every
  • A. second year
  • B. third year
  • C. fourth year
  • D. fifth year.


89. The presiding deity in the Tìrthakshetra of Rameshwaram, Badrinath and Somnath is
  • A. Ganesh
  • B. Shiva
  • C. Vishnu
  • D. Narayana.


90. The following statements describe a Sikh Tirthakshetra:
  • (i) It is near the Ramdas Sarovar.
  • (ii) It has the Akal Takhi.
  • (iii) Adi Granth is kept there.
  • (iv) It has the oldest Gurudwara.
The Tirthaksherra described above is
  • A. Talavandi
  • B. Nanded
  • C. Hemkund
  • D. Amritsar.
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SECTION B: ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Which one of the following Surah must be recited when performing salat?
  • A. At-Kafirun.
  • B. Al-Fatiha.
  • C. Al-Asr.
  • D. An-Nasr.


62. Which one of the following quotations is not taken from Surah Fatiha?
  • A. “Therefore turn in prayer to your Lord and sacrifice to Him.”
  • B. “Ail the Praises and thanks be to Allah the Lord of all that exists.”
  • C. “The only owner and judge of the Day of Resurrection.”
  • D. “You alone we worship and from you alone we ask for help.”


63. A whole Surah that teaches on the Oneness of Allah is
  • A. Ai-Falaq
  • B. A 1-Kauthar
  • C. Al-Ikhlas
  • D. An-Nas.

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64. The incident of the destruction of Abrahah’s army narrated in Surah Fil teaches that
  • A. Allah forgives sin
  • B. birds are dangerous creatures
  • C. elephants should be destroyed .
  • D. Allah protects His own.


65. Which one of the following is a teaching from Surah Kafirun?
  • A. Muslims should perform regular prayers.
  • B. Muslims should be patient in times of difficulties.
  • C. Muslims should be prepared to defend their religion.
  • D. Muslims should be faithful to their religion.


66. Which one of the following is an Islamic rule on eating?
  • A. Eat the food when it is hot.
  • B. Start by reciting Bismillah.
  • C. Recite Alhamdullílah while eating.
  • D. Food should be eaten in a standing position.


67. Which one of the following words completes the quoted Hadith? “The generous man is nearer Allah, nearer Paradise, nearer man and far from..
  • A. Hell
  • B. home
  • C. the truth
  • D. the Last Day.


68. Which one of the following Hadith condemns corruption in society?
  • A. “The curse of Allah befalls on both the giver and the recipient of a bribe.”
  • B. “Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should not annoy his neighbour.”
  • C. “Tell the truth even though it is bitter.”
  • D. “Whoever is not thankful to people is not thankful to Allah.”


69. On which one of the following occasions is a Muslim not required to pronounce the Kalima?
  • A. When a person converts to Islam.
  • B. When a person is getting married.
  • C. When a baby is born.
  • D. When a person is dying.


70. Which one of the following is a compulsory act of wudhu?
  • A. Rinsing the mouth.
  • B. Washing the nostrils.
  • C. Washing the palms.
  • D. Washing the feet.
71. Who among the following categories of people are exempt from fasting?
  • A. Widows.
  • B. Orphans.
  • C. Travelers.
  • D. Debtors.


72. An activity of Hajj which reminds Muslims of the patience of Hajar is
  • A. running between Safar and Marwa
  • B. stoning the Jamaraat
  • C. spending the night at Muzdalifa
  • D. going round the Kaaba.


73. Which one of the following is a pillar of Iman?
  • A. Praying five times a day.
  • B. Belief that Allah exists.
  • C. Paying of Zakat.
  • D. Performance of Hajj”.


74. What is the duty of Angel Mikaeel
  • A. He is responsible for blowing the trumpet.
  • B. He is responsible for bringing messages to Prophets.
  • C. He is in charge of questioning the dead.
  • D. He is in charge of rainfall.


75. Nabi Ibrahirn was thrown into the fire because he
  • A. disobeyed his father
  • B. worshiped the stars
  • C. destroyed the idols
  • D. prayed facing the Kaaba.


76. which one of the following is the main reason why Allah created man according to the Holy Quran?
  • A. To give charity to the needy.
  • B. To worship Him.
  • C. To observe fasting.
  • D. To take care of the plants.


77. Three of the following are similarities between ldd and Friday prayers. Which one is not?
  • A. They have two rakah.
  • B. They have Khutbah.
  • C. They are performed in the morning.
  • D. They are performed in congregation.


78. When is the dua Alhamdullilah recited?
  • A. Before entering the toilet.
  • B. Before meals.
  • C. When slaughtering an animal.
  • D. After completing a task.


79. Najma arrives at school and finds that the other pupils are at assembly. What is the right cause of action for her to take?
  • A. Go for the assembly and explain to the teacher why she is late.
  • B. Go home and come to school early the following day.
  • C. Hide until the assembly is over and then go to class.
  • D. Go to class and wait for the other pupils.


80. Muslims can best help beggars by providing them with
  • A. food
  • B. employment
  • C. shelter
  • D. clothes.
81. Which one of the following is not an Islamic teaching on the treatment of orphans?
  • A. They should be provided with basic necessities.
  • B. They should be accorded compassion.
  • C. They should be given Zakat if they are poor.
  • D. They should have part of their property donated to charity.


82. Which one of the following activities is performed in the Mosque?
  • A. Drama.
  • B. Trade.
  • C. Itikaf.
  • D. Twawaf.


84. Abdalla who owns a shop gives the following business practices as his secrets of success. Which one of them is allowed in Islam?
  • A. Hiding goods and selling them at a higher price later.
  • B. Allowing people to take goods and pay later.
  • C. Selling goods after their expiry date.
  • D. Lending money and charging interest on it.


85. Which one of the following acts of Ibadah is performed by Kenyan Muslims during Iddul-Adha?
  • A. Saayi.
  • B. Twawaf.
  • C. Ihram
  • D. Slaughtering of animals.


86. The year AD 630 when Muslims conquered Makka without bloodshed is referred to as
  • A. the year of the elephant
  • B the year of sorrow
  • C. the year of peace
  • D. the year of suffering.


87. The Muslims lost in the battle of Uhud because
  • A. of the strong winds
  • B. they were few
  • C. they disobeyed the Prophet
  • D. they had inadequate weapons.


88. Which one of one following was a result of the persecution of early Muslims in Makka?
  • A. Strengthening of Islam.
  • B. Promotion of idol worship.
  • C. The spread of Islam stopped.
  • D. Muslim population was greatly reduced.


89. Prophet Muhammad built the first Mosque at
  • A. Jerusalem
  • B. Qubaa
  • C. Sanaa
  • D. Makka.


90. Who among the following European nationals were driven out of the coast of Kenya by the Muslims in 1729?
  • A. The Dutch.
  • B. The Italians.
  • C. The Spanish.
  • D. The Portuguese.
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PART II RELIGIOUS EDUCATION


SECTION A: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Which one of the following actions made God chase Adam and Eve from the garden of Eden?
  • A. Speaking to the snake.
  • B. Eating of the forbidden fruit,
  • C. Destroying God’s creation.
  • D. Hiding from God.


62. Who among the following people was asked by God to give his son as a sacrifice?
  • A. Abraham.
  • B. Noah.
  • C. Moses.
  • D. Jacob.


63. From the incident when Joseph welcomed his brothers in Egypt Christians learn that they should be ___
  • A. courageous
  • B. obedient
  • C. kind
  • D. repentant.


64. The Jews celebrate the Passover feast to remember when ___
  • A. they were given the ten commandments
  • B. Moses was called by God
  • C. Noah built the Ark
  • D. they were delivered from Egypt.


65. Which one of the following commandments shows respect for human life?
  • A. “Do not steal.”
  • B. “DO not commit adultery.”
  • C. “Do not accuse anyone falsely.”
  • D. “Do not murder.”


66. Who among the following kings of Israel took Naboth’s vineyard?
  • A. Saul.
  • B. Ahab.
  • C. David.
  • D. Jeroboam.


67. From the story of King Solomon the best gift one can ask God for is
  • A. wisdom
  • B. riches
  • C. protection
  • D. courage.


68. Which one of the following statements is true about the teaching of Jeremiah on the New Covenant?
  • A. The laws will be written on people’s hearts.
  • B. The Israelites will serve God as priests.
  • C. God will punish children for the sins of their parents.
  • D. The Israelites will be given an everlasting kingdom.


69. Who among the following prophets foretold that the Messiah would be born in the town of Bethlehem?
  • A. Amos.
  • B. Micah.
  • C. Daniel.
  • D. Malachi.


70. After Angel Gabriel told Zechariah that his wife would bear him a son, Zechariah was unable to speak because he
  • A. was so shocked to hear the news
  • B. did not want anybody to know the message given
  • C. had been told not to tell anyone else
  • D. did not believe in the message.
71. Herod wanted to kill Jesus when he was born because he feared that Jesus would
  • A. stop people from paying taxes
  • B. convert the Jews to another religion
  • C. take over as ruler of the Jews
  • D. stop people from going to the synagogues.


72. “So when you give something to a needy person, do not make a big show of it” (Matthew 6: 2). Which one of the following values do Christians  learn from this teaching?
  • A. Humility.
  • B. Patience.
  • C. Loyalty.
  • D. Obedience.


73. Which one of the following parables of Jesus teaches Christians to take care of people with special needs? The parable of the ___
  • A. sower
  • B. good Samaritan
  • C. talents
  • D. mustard seed.


74. The lesson Christians learn from the healing of the ten lepers is that they should
  • A. seek God in prayer
  • B. be righteous in their daily dealings
  • C. try to be happy in life
  • D. practise the art of thankfulness.


75. When Zacchaeus said that he would give half of his belongings to the poor it showed that he __
  • A. had acquired a lot of wealth
  • B. had always wanted to help the needy
  • C. was sorry for having acquired wealth wrongly
  • D. wanted people to think that he was a good person.


76. In which one of the following occasions did Jesus identify the disciple who was going to betray him?
  • A. At the trial before Pilate.
  • B. During the last supper.
  • C. During the transfiguration.
  • D. When he was cleansing the temple.


77. The action of Jesus which teaches Christians that there is life after death is
  • A. feeding the hungry
  • B. raising of Lazarus
  • C. healing the sick
  • D. driving out demons.


78. Which one of the following beliefs about God is found in the Apostles Creed? He is
  • A. just .
  • B. holy
  • C. loving
  • D. almighty.


79. Who among the following people was raised by Peter from the dead?
  • A. Tabitha.
  • B. Lydia.
  • C. Priscilla.
  • D. Aquilla.


80. The main lesson to be learnt from the story of Ananias and Sapphira is that Christians should
  • A. give Out their property for sale
  • B. be honest in all that they do
  • C. punish those who tell lies
  • D. repent when they sin.
81. Which one of the following is a gift of the Holy Spirit?
  • A. Goodness.
  • B. Gentleness.
  • C. Self-control.
  • D. Prophecy.


82. In traditional African communities people reconciled with God mainly by ____
  • A. naming children after the dead
  • B. respecting the aged
  • C. making sacrifices
  • D. visiting shrines.


83. Which one of the following marriage practices is found in both Christianity and traditional African communities?
  • A. Giving gifts.
  • B. Tattooing the body.
  • C. Going to church.
  • D. Making libation.


84. Which one of the following is the main reason why traditional African communities are against abortion? It ___
  • A. may lead to infertility
  • B. is a destruction of life
  • C. annoys the ancestors
  • D. may cause hatred in the family.


85. Which one of the following activities best shows that Christians are disciples of Jesus Christ?
  • A. Laying of hands.
  • B. Giving offerings,
  • C. Speaking in tongues.
  • D. Preaching the gospel.


86. The main reason why Christians condemn prostitution is because it leads to
  • A. unwanted pregnancies
  • B. street children
  • C. misuse of sex
  • D. break-up of families.


87. The best use of leisure by Christian youths would be to
  • A. visit their friends
  • B. listen to music
  • C. help the elderly
  • D. play games.


88. You and your friend James are on duty to sweep the classroom. James has refused to sweep saying that there are workers employed to keep the school clean. As a Christian what action would you take?
  • A. Tell him the advantages of learning to do various jobs.
  • B. Get the workers to come and sweep the classroom.
  • C. Report James to the class prefect.
  • D. Discuss James’ behaviour with your friends.


89. You have noticed that your friend Philip has been going out of school during class time and you would like him to stop. As a Christian you should
  • A. go and tell his parents about it
  • B. show him why it is important to respect school rules
  • C. threaten to end your relationship with him
  • D. report the matter to the class prefect.


90. Mary, your schoolmate has joined a group of youths who smoke cigarettes. What would be the best thing for you to do?
  • A. Report her to the class teacher.
  • B. Advise her to move to another school.
  • C. Avoid any contact with her.
  • D. Tell her to stop the relationship.
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Study the map of Mula Area and answer questions I to 7.

MULA AREA MAP
MULA AREA MAP
1. The general direction of flow of river Muta is from
  • A. North to South-East.
  • B. North to South.
  • C. South-East to North.
  • D. South to North-East.


2. What is the approximate length in kilometres of the railway line shown on the map?
  • A. 145km.
  • B. 135km.
  • C. 12.5 km.
  • D. 115km.


3. The main economic activity carried out in Mula Area is _____
  • A. mining
  • B. farming
  • C. lumbering
  • D. trading.


4. Three of the following services are available in Mula town. Which one is not?
  • A. Health.
  • B. Administration.
  • C. Recreation.
  • D. Security.


5.The climate of the area between Muko and Wema markets is likely to be
  • A. hot and dry
  • B. cool and dry
  • C. cool and wet
  • D. hot and wet.


6. The school in Mula town wishes to enlarge its compound. Which one of the following government offices should the school approach for more land?
  • A. The District Education Office.
  • B. The Municipal Council Office.
  • C. The District Officer’s Office.
  • D. The Chiefs Office.


7. A trader in Wema market urgently wishes to order for goods from a supplier in Mula town. The quickest means of placing the order would be
  • A. to post a letter to the supplier
  • B. to drive to MuJa town
  • C. to make a telephone call to the supplier
  • D. to send a messenger to Mula town.
8. Which one of the following pre-historic sites in Eastern Africa is correctly matched with the country where it is located?
            Prehistoric site        Country
  • A. Koobi Fora —        Uganda
  • B. Hadar —                Kenya
  • C. Ishanga —             Ethiopia
  • D. Olduvai Gorge — Tanzania

9. Traditional artefacts are kept in museums because
  • A. they are symbols of cultural heritage
  • B. they are symbols of national unity
  • C. they are used for rewarding hard working citizens
  • D. they are for export.
Type of Mountain
Type of Mountain
10. The type of mountain represented in the diagram was formed as a result of
  • A. faulting
  • B. folding
  • C. volcanicity
  • D. erosion.


11. Which one of the following is the least important benefit of Mt. Kenya?
  • A. It provides stones for building houses.
  • B. Its slopes have fertile soils for farming.
  • C. It helps in the formation of relief rainfall.
  • D. It is a tourist attraction.


12. Leopold Sedar Senghor contributed to democracy in Senegal by
  • A. introducing French culture in the country
  • B. allowing the formation of many political parties
  • C. introducing military skills learnt during the Second World War
  • D. forming a cabinet after becoming the first president.


13. Below are some characteristics of a type of vegetation found in Africa.
  • (i) The trees are medium height.
  • (ii) The trees. shed their leaves during the dry seasons.
  • (iii) Some trees are umbrella-shaped.
  • (iv) The vegetation is a mixture of grass and trees.
This vegetation is most likely to be found in
  • A. steep mountain slopes
  • B. equatorial coast lands
  • C. the Sahara desert
  • D. the Nyika plateau.


14. In which one of the following ways is a person likely to be infected with HIV and AIDS?
  • A. By sharing injection needles with an infected person.
  • B. By shaking hands with an infected person.
  • C. By sharing clothes with an infected person.
  • D. By playing games with an infected person.


15. One of the achievements of Nelson Mandela is that
  • A. he took part in making the first constitution in South Africa
  • B. he was the first black president in South Africa
  • C. he formed the party that fought for South Africa’s independence
  • D. be . led the demonstrations at Sharpeville town in South Africa.


16. Two pupils are arguing about the ownership of a book. The best way for the teacher to resolve the conflict is by
  • A. encouraging the pupils to argue until one wins
  • B. withdrawing the book from the pupils
  • C. listening to the argument and advising the pupils
  • D. advising the pupils against arguing over the book.


17. Which one of the following was a result of the settlement of the Arabs along the coast of East Africa?
  • A. Emergence of Swahili culture.
  • B. Introduction of barter trade.
  • C. Introduction of maize growing.
  • D. Construction of hospitals.


18. Which one of the following was a reason why the Mau Mau uprising took place in Kenya?
  • A. The Africans were demanding the establishment of schools.
  • B. The Africans were opposed to the construction of the railway.
  • C. The Africans were against the British Constitution.
  • D. The Africans were demanding the return of their land.


19. It is important for Kenya citizens to vote during the general elections because
  • A. it shows their loyalty to the president
  • B. it enables them to remove political leaders whose work is poor
  • C. it shows their obedience to the electoral commission
  • D. it enables the government to know people’s level of education

20. Below are some characteristics of a type of soil:
  • (i) It contains little humus.
  • (ii) It allows water to pass through easily.
  • (iii) Its particles do not hold together when wet.
The type of soil described above is
  • A. black cotton soil
  • B. alluvial soil
  • C. sandy soil
  • D. loamy soil.
Map of Eastern Africa
Map of Eastern Africa
21. The town marked J is
  • A. Dodoma
  • B. Kigoma
  • C. Arusha
  • D. Dar-el-Salaam.


22. Which one of the following routes did the River- Lake Nilotes follow when they were migrating into Kenya during the pro-colonial period?
  • A. Route 1.
  • B. Route 2.
  • C. Route 3.
  • D. Route 4.


23. The cash crop grown in the shaded area marked K is
  • A. Tea
  • B. Coffee
  • C. Bananas
  • D. Sugar cane.


24. The lake marked L is
  • A. Lake Kyoga
  • B. Lake Albert
  • C. Lake Tanganyika
  • D. Lake Malawi.


25. Three of the following are ways through which the youth were taught in traditional Kenyan societies. Which one is not?
  • A. Reading and writing.
  • B. Singing and dancing.
  • C. Telling of stories and riddles.
  • D. Reciting poems and proverbs.


26. One of the reasons why African countries formed the African Union (AU) was to
  • A. fight against crime in the continent
  • B. assist in the election of leaders for member states
  • C. re-draw the boundaries of member states
  • D. bring greater economic cooperation in the continent.


27. Which one of the following statements is true about clans in traditional African societies’
  • A. They were headed by wealthy people.
  • B. They were formed by people from the same age group.
  • C. They were made up of people with a common ancestor.
  • D. They were made up of warriors.


28. Matatu accidents in Kenya have become fewer in recent years. This is mainly because of the introduction of
  • A. safety belts
  • B. speed governors
  • C. uniform for drivers
  • D. rules against overloading.


29. A pupil has been sexually abused by a stranger on the way home from school. The immediate action for the parents to take is to
  • A. inform the school about the matter
  • B. advise the pupil to avoid talking to strangers
  • C. ensure that the stranger is arrested .
  • D. take the pupil to the hospital.


30. Children are expected to take part in family duties because
  • A. it prepares them for future roles
  • B. it promotes their physical development
  • C. it is a sign of respect for their parents
  • D. it helps them develop courage.
31. Below are some minerals mined in Eastern Africa.
  • (i) Diatomite.
  • (ii) Copper.
  • (iii) Fluorspar.
  • (iv) Diamonds.
Which combination of the minerals listed above is mined in Kenya?
  • A. (i) and (ii). ,
  • B. (ii) and (iii).
  • C. (i) and (iii).
  • D. (ii) and (iv).


32. which one of the following Human Rights is enjoyed by Kenya citizens on attaining the age of 18 years?
  • A. The right to vote.
  • B. The right to worship.
  • C. The right to life.
  • D. The right to security.


33. In which one of the following ways have the Maasai pastoralists benefited from government support?
  • A. They are given money to buy animal feeds during the dry season
  • B. Towns have been built in the grazing areas to provide market.
  • C. Wild animals have been removed to create more land for grazing.
  • D. Bore holes have been drilled to provide water in the grazing areas.


34. Which one of the following statements is true about the policy of assimilation in Senegal?
  • A. Assimilated Africans worked on European farms.
  • B. Assimilated Africans practised their customary laws.
  • C. Assimilated Africans could be voted to the French National Assembly.
  • D. Assimilated Africans were allowed to have their own parliament.


35. The main reason why the government encourages afforestation in Kenya is to
  • A. create employment opportunities
  • B. protect the sources of rivers
  • C. increase the supply of firewood
  • D. create more areas for wildlife to live in.


36. Which one of the following colours of the national flag of Kenya represents land of plenty?
  • A. Red.
  • B. Green.
  • C. White.
  • D. Black.


37. The Tigre and Amhara Communities live mainly in
  • A. Tanzania
  • B. Somalia
  • C. Uganda
  • D. Ethiopia.


38. Which one of the following statements is true about Lake Bogoria?
  • A. It has hot springs.
  • B. It is a source of minerals.
  • C. It provides water for irrigation.
  • D. It is used for fishing.


39. In Kenya, justice is administered by
  • A. the Armed Forces
  • B. the prisons
  • C. the Judiciary
  • D. the Cabinet.


40. Which one of the following Kenyan communities is correctly matched with its traditional leader?
                  Community       Leader
  • A.       Akamba          Sakawa
  • B.      Agiriarna         Mekatilili
  • C.      Nandi               Masaku
  • D.      Abagusii          Samoei
​41. The diagram below shows an instrument used for recording an element of weather.
an instrument used for recording an element of weather
An instrument used for recording an element of weather
The element of weather recorded using the instrument shown above is
  • A. rainfall
  • B. temperature
  • C. pressure
  • D. wind direction.


42. Cigarette smoking is being discouraged in Kenya because
  • A. it makes people misuse money
  • B. it leads to unlawful trade
  • C. it encourage corruption
  • D. it affects people’s health.


43. The statements below describe a town in Kenya.
  • (i) It began as a fish landing point.
  • (ii) A railway line reached the town in 1901.
  • (iii) It is an administrative centre.
  • (iv) It is a lake port.
The town described above is
  • A. Mombasa
  • B. Malindi
  • C. Kisumu
  • D. Nakuru.


44. Which one of the following statements is true about the areas where wheat is grown?
  • A. The areas have clay soils.
  • B. The areas have low altitude.
  • C. The areas experience high temperatures.
  • D. The areas receive moderate rainfall.


44. Which one of the following statements is true about the areas where wheat is grown?
  • A. The areas have clay soils.
  • B. The areas have low altitude.
  • C. The areas experience high temperatures.
  • D. The areas receive moderate rainfall.


45. Which one of the following groups of countries was colonised by the British?
  • A. Libya, Egypt Mozambique.
  • B. Lesotho, Zambia. Sierra Leone.
  • C. Ethiopia, Angola, Benin.
  • D. Senegal, Chad, Tunisia.


46. Which one of the following police units in Kenya is correctly matched with its duty?
             Police Unit                              Duty
  • A. General Service Unit —      Assisting in stopping riots.
  • B. Administrative Police —     Guarding suspected criminals in the cells.
  • C. Criminal Investigation —    Providing security to Department government officers
  • D. Dog Handlers’ Unit —        Recovering stolen animals.


47. Below are some characteristics of a type of climate experienced in Africa.
  • (i) Day temperatures are very high.
  • (ii) The rainfall received in a year is between 250 mm and 450 mm.
  • (iii) Skies are cloudless during the night.
  • (iv) Most of the winds experienced are generally dry.
The type of climate described above is
  • A. Tropical Continental climate
  • B. Mediterranean climate
  • C. Semi-desert climate
  • D. Warm temperate climate.


48. Which one of the following statements explains why there are few roads in the northern parts of Kenya?
  • A. The area has sparse population.
  • B. The area is generally rocky.
  • C. The area has many hills.
  • D. The area has many wild animals.


49. The main problem experienced by agricultural cooperative societies in Kenya ¡s
  • A. delays in the delivery of farm inputs
  • B. inadequate transport facilities
  • C. illiteracy among the members
  • D. mismanagement of funds.

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50. Which one of the following factors has led to a decline in the rate of population growth in Kenya?
  • A. Improved medical facilities.
  • B. Improved methods of food production.
  • C.. Increase in the incidents of early marriages.
  • D. Increase in awareness of advantages of fewer children.
​51. The diagram below represents a type of a lake.
type of a lake
Type of a lake
The type of lake shown is
  • A. a man-made lake
  • B. an ox-bow lake
  • C. a crater lake
  • D. an oasis.


52. Which one of the following is the best way through which the Government of Kenya can attract more tourists into the country?
  • A. By training more tour guides.
  • B. By advertising the country abroad.
  • C. By establishing more game parks.
  • D. By passing strict laws against poaching.


53. Ngao has been caught by his classmates stealing a bunch of ripe bananas from a farm near their school. The most appropriate action for the pupils to take is to
  • A. report Ngao to the head teacher
  • B. ask Ngao to give the bananas to a poor family
  • C. share the bananas with Ngao
  • D. punish Ngao for this behaviour.


54. The governments of Kenya and Swaziland are similar in that
  • A. the winning party in elections forms the government
  • B. the queen mother influences government decisions
  • C. the parliaments have two houses
  • D. the head of state appoints the cabinet.


55. Which one of the following dams in Africa is correctly matched with the river on which it is Located?
                  Dam                              River
  • A. Kariba dam                 River Tana
  • B. Akosombo dam         River Zambezi
  • C. Aswan High dam       River Nile
  • D. Masinga dam             River Volta


56. The best way of encouraging more fishing in the rivers in Kenya is by
  • A. introducing cheaper fishing nets
  • B. educating people on the benefits of eating fish
  • C. encouraging formation of cooperatives to sell fish feeds
  • D. constructing roads to the fishing areas.


57, Below are statements about a political party in Kenya.
  • (i) Its chairman later became the country’s president.
  • (ii) It was once the official opposition party.
  • (iii) It joined with the other panics in 2002 to form NARC.
The political party described above is the
  • A. Democratic Party of Kenya
  • B. Ford People
  • C. Kenya Social Congress
  • D. Liberal Democratic Party.


58. Which one of the following was the reason why COMESA was established?
  • A. To introduce a common currency for the member states.
  • B To expand the border towns in the region.
  • C. To promote the use of a common language in the region.
  • D. To remove import duties on trade goods from member states.


59. Three of the following are benefits of democracy.
Which one is not?
  • A. It allows equal distribution of land.
  • B. It allows formation of many political parties.
  • C. It allows citizens to choose their leaders.
  • D. It allows freedom of speech.


60. Below are some factors which determine the location of industries:
  • (i) Nearness to raw materials.
  • (ii) Nearness to markets.
  • (iii) Availability of capital.
  • (iv) Availability of transport..
  • (v) Availability of land.
Which one of the following combinations of the factors above best determines the location of a bakery?
  • A. (ii) (iii) (iv).
  • B. (i) (ii) (v).
  • C. (i) (iii) (iv).
  • D. (iii) (iv) (v).
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​CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION K.C.P.E 2005 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS

61. Adam and Eve re the greatest in God’s creation because they ____
  • A. were the last to be created
  • B. named the animals
  • C. were made ¡n his likeness
  • D. took care of the garden of Eden


62. Who among the following people was commanded by God to build an ark?
  • A. Noah
  • B. Laban
  • C. Isaac
  • D. Joshua
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63. Which one of the following promises was made by God to Abraham during his call? He promised that he would _____
  • A. become a priest
  • B. be blessed
  • C. rule forever
  • D. have a strong kingdom


64.God said I am whom I am (Exodus 3:14) These words were spoken to Moses when he was ___
  • A. crossing the Red Sea
  • B. given the Ten Commandments
  • C. looking after his father-in-law's sheep
  • D. performing miracles in Egypt


65. The main lesson the Israelites learnt about God when He gave them manna during the Exodus is that He is ___
  • A. everlasting
  • B. humble
  • C. holy
  • D. caring


66. Moses poured blood on the Israelites during the Covenant at Mount Sinai because he wanted them to ____
  • A. be loyal to God
  • B. defeat their enemies
  • C. go to Canaan
  • D. forget about Egypt


67. Who among the following people was a judge In Israel?
  • A. Ruth
  • B. Hannah
  • C. Deborah
  • D. Zipporah


68. Who among the following kings of Israel was a musician?
  • A. Saul
  • B. David
  • C. Ahaz
  • D. Jeroboam


69. The prophet who showed faith in God at Mount Carmel is ____
  • A. Hosea
  • B. Elisha
  • C. Amos
  • D. Elijah


70. Which of the following reasons best explains why angel Gabriel announced that Mary’s son was to be holy? He was to ____
  • A. be great
  • B. rule forever
  • C. be conceived by the Holy Spirit
  • D. be born In Bethlehem
71. King Herod wanted to know the place baby Jesus was born in order to go and
  • A. kill him .
  • B. worship him
  • C. offer him gifts
  • D. meet his parents


72. Which one of the following statements is a teaching of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount?
  • A. Lot the children come to me.
  • B. Love your enemies 8nd pray for them.
  • C. You must be born of water and spirit.
  • D. Sell your property and have reaches in heaven.


73. The Pharisees and the Scribes condemned Jesus for healing on the Sabbath because they thought that ___
  • A. he was breaking the law
  • B. he was son of a carpenter
  • C. the sick were sinners
  • D. he was seeking popularity


74. Which one of the following parables of Jesus teaches about prayer? The parable of the ___
  • A. prodigal son
  • B. great banquet
  • C. mustard seed
  • D. friend at midnight


75. After Jesus healed the ten lepers, the one who went back to thank him was a ___
  • A. Jew
  • B. Cananite
  • C. Samaritan
  • D. Syrian


76. Jesus asked his disciples to pray at the Mount of Olives because ho wanted them to
  • A. stay awake .
  • B. avoid falling into temptations
  • C. save him from his enemies
  • D. go with him to Pilate


77. Who among the following people prepared the body of Jesus for burial?
  • A. Joseph of Ariniathea
  • B. Symon of Cyrene
  • C. Cleopas
  • D. Andrew


78. Unless I see the scars of the nails in his hands and put my fingers on those scars and my hand in his side, I will not believe. (John 20:25) When did Thomas speak these words?
  • A. When Jesus was on the cross.
  • B. During the miraculous catch of fish
  • C. During the journey to Emmaus.
  • D. When the disciples told him they had seen the risen Lord.


79. Paul the apostle advises Christians to obey those in authority because ___
  • A. they are powerful
  • B. their rule is perfect
  • C. they are chosen by God
  • D. they are well to do


80. Which one of the following beliefs about God is found in both Christianity and traditional African religion?
  • A. God lives in mountains
  • B. God is all Powerful
  • C. God speaks through ancestors
  • D. God has a son.
81. Which one of the following acts was performed by Priests during worship In traditional African Communities?
  • A. Making sacrifices
  • B. Baptising people
  • C. Confirming people
  • D. Giving Holy Communion


82. In traditional African communities, initiation ceremonies were held to show that the
  • A. community enjoyed leisure
  • B. community was wealthy
  • C. New Year has begun
  • D. young had be come adults


83. The living dead in traditional African communities were mainly remembered through holding dancing ceremonies
  • A. composing songs for them
  • B. pouring libation
  • C. lighting fire


84. Which one of the following rituals was performed when a baby was born in traditional African communities?
  • A. Paying dowry
  • B. Tattooing the body
  • C. Shaving the hair
  • D. Baptising the baby


85. Peninah visits the sick and gives them food. The fruit of the Holy Spirit she demonstrates is
  • A. patience
  • B. kindness ,
  • C. joy
  • D. peace


86. Kelvin your deskmate has lost your pencil. As a Christian you should .
  • A. demand payment
  • B. report him to the teacher
  • C. report him to your parents
  • D. forgive him


87. Mary is a rich lady who has poor neighbours. As a Christian, the best advice to give her is that she should .
  • A. give jobs to the needy
  • B. move to a well to do area
  • C. donate her money to the church
  • D. keep her money in a safe place


88. Margaret a standard eight pupil finds out that her classmate is taking alcohol. What s the best action for her to take?
  • A. Tell the other members of the class
  • B. Advise the classmate to see a counsellor
  • C. Report the matter to the nearest police station.
  • D. Avoid talking to the classmate.


89. Timothy, your deskmate tells you that he hates doing homework. As a Christian, what advice would you give him? Tell him to
  • A. copy from his friends
  • B. move to another class
  • C. ask his parents to do it for him .
  • D. take his duties seriously


90. Which one of the following activities did Johann Ludwig Krapf involve himself in as a missionary in Kenya?
  • A. Building railway stations
  • B. Appointing local chiefs.
  • C. Building mission stations.
  • D. Planting cash crops.
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AMA AREA
AMA AREA
1. The general direction of the murram pit from the Chiefs Camp is ___________
  • A. North-East
  • B. North-West
  • C. South-East
  • D. South-West


2. The length of the tarmac road from the junction at Ama town t the tea factory is approximately
  • A. 7.5 km
  • B. 8.5 km
  • C. 10.5km
  • D. 11.5km


3. Which one of the following factors makes the North Eastern part of Am Area suitable for tea growing?
  • A. High altitude.
  • B. Nearness to Ama town.
  • C. Presence of forests.
  • D. Presence of roads.


4. Which one of the following Local Authorities administers Ama Area?
  • A. Municipal Council
  • B. County Council
  • C. Town Council
  • D. Urban Council


5. The main source of water for the residents of Ama town is ________
  • A. the swamp
  • B. the borehole
  • C. the pond
  • D. the river


6. Three of the following are economic activities practiced in Ama Area. Which one is not?
  • A. Farming
  • B. Fishing
  • C. Mining
  • D. Trading


7. A person has set fire to the Rest House in Ama town. The most appropriate action that the owner should take is to report the incident to
  • A. the District Officer
  • B. the Chief’s Camp
  • C. the health centre
  • D. the police station


8. Which one of the following groups represents a single parent family?
  • A. Father, daughter, son.
  • B. Father, mother, son.
  • C. Father, nephew, daughter.
  • D. Father, daughter, niece


9. Which one of the following is the main reason why the Somali migrated into Kenya during the pre-colonial period? .
  • A. For adventure
  • B. To look for pasture for their animals.
  • C. To escape from external attacks.
  • D. To avoid family quarrels.


10.Traditional healers wore special charms in order to ______
  • A. display their skills to the customers
  • B. make themselves look beautiful
  • C. preserve rare customs of the community
  • D. protect themselves from danger


11. Which one of the following group of industries consists of service industries?
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12 Which one of the following occasions brought people of different ages together in most African communities during pre-colonial period?
  • A. Burial ceremonies.
  • B. Cleansing ceremonies.
  • C. Marriage ceremonies.
  • D. Oathing ceremonies.


13: The main problem that has contributed to the decline in coffee production in Kenya is
  • A. low payments to farmers
  • B. lack of domestic market
  • C. competition from other coffee growing countries
  • D. scarcity of land for growing the crop


14. The diagram below represents an instrument that is used to measure an element of weather
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Which one of the following elements of weather is measured using the instrument shown in the diagram?
  • A. Air pressure
  • B. Temperature
  • C. Wind direction
  • D. Rainfall.
15. Which one of the following was a result of the settlement of the Bantu in the area around Mount Kenya during pre-colonial period?
  • A. Formation of Kingdoms in the area
  • B. Displacement of the Dorobo from the area.
  • C. Introduction of cash crop farming n the area.
  • D. Outbreak of diseases in the area.


16. The government encourages the development of Jua Kali industries in Kenya mainly to
  • A. make a cheap goods from local raw materials
  • B. promote trade with other countries
  • C. enable people acquire different skills
  • D. provide an opportunity for people to become self-employed
17. In which one of the following areas in Kenya are mangrove forests found?
  • A. At the foot of mountains. .
  • B. In the coastal lowlands.
  • C. In the Lake Victoria basin.
  • D. On the Floor of the rift valley.
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18. Which one of the following statements correctly describes the climate of the station?
  • A. The station is hot and wet throughout the year.
  • B. The station has one wet season and one dry season.
  • C. The station is cold throughout the year
  • D. The station receives most of the rains at the beginning of the year.


19. Which one of the following activities of the European colonial rulers had a good effect on Africans?
  • A. Marking of boundaries between colonies
  • B. Creation of reserves for the Africans.
  • C. Imposing taxes on Africans.
  • D. Introduction of Western education in the colonies.


20. Which one of the following statements is true of age groups among African communities in Kenya?
  • A. Age-groups were formed when there was war.
  • B. Age-groups were formed after initiations.
  • C. Age-groups enabled members to own land.
  • D. Age-groups were abandoned when Europeans came.


21. Which one of the following Kenyan communities is correctly matched with its place of origin? Community Place of origin
  • A. Luo - Southern Sudan
  • B. Marakwet - Ethiopian Highlands
  • C. Rendille - Taita Hills.
  • D. Wadawida - Mount Elgon


22. Who among the following traditional African leaders fought against the establishment of British Colonial rule in Kenya?
  • A. Masaku of the Akamba.
  • B. Leriana of the Maasai.
  • C. Mumia of the Abawanga.
  • D. Samoei of the Nandi.


23. Which one of the following countries in Africa was colonised by the French?
  • A. Angola
  • B. Chad
  • C. Tanganyika
  • D. Gambia


24. Below are factors that influenced the origin of a town in Kenya
  • i) Availability of clean water.
  • ii) Central position along the Uganda railway.
  • iii) Existence of flat land.
The town whose origin was influenced by the factors listed above is___
  • A. Nairobi.
  • B. Kisumu.
  • C. Eldoret.
  • D. Thika.


25.The Almoravids attacked the Kingdom of Old Ghana in order to .
  • A. become the rulers of the Kingdom
  • B. obtain land for settlement
  • C. control the Trans-Saharan trade
  • D. assist the Europeans to colonise the area


Use the map of Africa below to answer questions 26 to 29
map of Africa
Map of Africa
26. The position of Khartoum is ______
  • A. latitude 16°N end longitude 33°E
  • B. latitude 1 6°N and longitude 33°W
  • C. latitude 10°N and longitude 33°E
  • D. latitude 20°N and longitude 33°W


27. Which one of the following types of climate is experienced in the area marked P?
  • A. Desert climate.
  • B. Tropical climate. .
  • B. Equatorial climate. .
  • D. Mediterranean climate.


28.The river marked Q Is _____
  • A. Cunene
  • B. Orange
  • C. Limpopo.
  • D. Zambezi


29.The traditional kingdom that existed in the area marked R was founded by ______
  • A. the Khoi-san
  • B. the Soninke
  • C. the Nyamwezi
  • D. the Shone


30. The best way of reducing road accidents in Kenya is by ____
  • A. building more roads to lessen traffic congestion
  • B. educating people continuously on how to use roads
  • C. punishing those who break traffic rules
  • D. putting up more roads signs


31. The African communities that resisted European colonization were defeated mainly because ______
  • A. the Europeans had superior weapons
  • B. some Africans assisted the Europeans
  • C. African leaders were cheated by the Europeans
  • D. African warriors were poorly trained


32. The horticultural crops that are grown in Kenya mainly for export are _______
  • A. bananas and oranges
  • B. flowers and French beans
  • C. mangoes and avocados
  • D. onions and pineapples


33. Which one of the following was a function of the Kabaka of Buganda during the pre-colonial period?
  • A. Controlling trade-in the Kingdom.
  • B. Making the budget for the Kingdom.
  • C. Distributing land for farming
  • D. Organizing people for communal work.
34. Which of the following is a reason why the Maasai collaborated with the British during the establishment of colonial rule?
A. They wanted to strengthen their trade links with the British.
B. They wanted to get employment in the settler farms. .
C. They wanted the support of the British against their enemies.
D. They wanted to get modern education.


35. Which one of the following statements is true about the population of both Kenya and India?
A. It LS mainly made up of old people.
B, The rate of population increase is low.
C. Most people live in town.
D. It is mainly made up of young people.


36. The cheapest method of preserving fish is by
A. freezing
B. salting
C. sun drying
D. deep frying


37. Which one of the following was a way of treating the sick in the traditional African societies?
A. Drinking porridge
B. Eating moat.
C. Performing physical exercises.
D. Using herbs. .


38. Which one of the following statements is true about farming in Kenya during the pre-colonial period?
A. Fertilizer was used in the growing of crops.
B. Most of crops were grown for sale
C. Communities practiced shifting cultivation
D. Most communities grew crops through irrigation.


39. Which one of the following would be the best way of controlling rural-urban migration in Kenya?
A. Encouraging setting up of industries in the rural areas.
B. Advising the unemployed people to stay in the rural areas.
C. Providing free food to people in the rural areas.
D. Providing tree primary education in the rural areas.


40. The highland areas of Kenya have high population density because ___________
A. there is enough pasture for livestock
B. there is enough space for settlement
C. the climate is warm
D. the soils are fertile


41. Which one of ‘he following was an effect of the Second World War on African Nationalism in Kenya?
A. It made the Africans stop working in the Europeans farms
B. It increased the African& desire for independence
C. It led to the Africans being nominated to the Legislative Council
D. It reduced the African's dislike for the Europeans


42. Which one of the following statements is true about trees in the planted forests in Kenya?
A. The trees have thorns.
B. Most of the trees have climbers.
C. Most of the trees mature fast.
D. The trees are of different types.


43. The United Nations Organisation was formed in 1945 mainly to .
A. promote democracy ¡n the world
B. promote economic cooperation among nations
C. promote Human Rights in all the countries
D. promote peace in the world


44. The political party which led Ghana to independence in 1 957 was .
A. the Nation& Liberation Movement (NIM)
B. the Convention People’s Party (CPPI
C. the Northern Peoples’ Party (NPP)
D. the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC)


45. Below are statements about the achievement of an African head of state;
  • i) He introduced collective farming in his country.
  • ii) He participated in the formation of the O.A.U
  • iii) He introduced free education up to University in his country.
The head of state described above is
  • A. Jomo Kenyatta
  • B. Halle Sellasie
  • C. Julius Nyerere
  • D. Kwame Nkurumah


46. Three of the following statements are true about the Commonwealth. Which one is not?
  • A. It promotes uniform education systems in the member states.
  • B. Most of its members are former British colonies.
  • C. It has its headquarters in London.
  • D. It is headed by the Queen of England.
47. The main benefit of tourism to Kenya Is that It ____
  • A. encourages the development of industries in the country
  • B. earns the country foreign exchange
  • C. encourages conservation of the environment
  • D. provides employment opportunity


48. Which one of the following is a reason why maize is widely grown in Kenya and Tanzania?
  • A. It is cheap to produce.
  • B. It is exported to earn foreign exchange.
  • C. It is grown to teed animals.
  • D. It Is the staple food for the people.
49. Which one of the following is a benefit of agricultural cooperative societies to the members in Kenya?
  • A. Providing labour in the farms.
  • B. Licensing farmers to start business.
  • C. Marketing the farm produce.
  • D. Settling the farmers who are landless.


50. Below are statements about a mineral in Kenya.
  • i) It is white in appearance.
  • ii) It is mined in the floor of the rift valley.
  • iii) It is used as a water filter.
The mineral described above is
  • A. diatomite
  • B. fluorspar
  • C. limestone
  • D. soda ash


51.ln Kenya, 12th December 1964 is remembered as the day when the country became
  • A. a member of the United Nations
  • B. a member of the East African Community
  • C. a one-party state
  • D. a Republic


52. Which one of the following African countries is correctly matched with its first president?
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53. In Kenya. laws are made by ______
  • A. the High Court
  • B. the Judicial Service Commission
  • C. the National Assembly
  • D. the Public Service Commission


54. One parliamentary duty of the president of Kenya is to ______
  • A. appoint the Speaker of the National Assembly
  • B. open parliamentary sessions
  • C. chair parliamentary meetings
  • D. swear in the members of parliament


55. Which one of the following countries is a member of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)?
  • A. Chad.
  • B. Ethiopia
  • C. Libya
  • D. Nigeria.


56. Policemen on patrol rescue suspected thieves from mob justice in order to ____
  • A. get evidence of the crime from them
  • B. help them to escape .
  • C. punish them for the crime
  • D. take them to prison


57. The main source of revenue for the Government of Kenya is ______
  • A. fines
  • B. grants
  • C. loans
  • D. taxes


58. Three of the following are national philosophies in Kenya. Which one is not?
  • A. African Socialism
  • B. Harambee
  • C. Pan Africanism
  • D. Nyayoism


69. Nomination of members of parliament in Kenya is done by _______
  • A. the Attorney-General
  • B. the constituency development committees
  • C. the Electoral Commission
  • D. the political parties


60. Which one of the following courts in Kenya is the lowest?
  • A. Chief Magistrate's Court.
  • B. District Magistrate’s Court.
  • C. Principal Magistrate’s Court
  • D. Resident Magistrate’s Court
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christian religious education k.c.p.e 2004 questions with answers

61. Which one of the following is the main reason why God created Eve? He wanted her to
  • A. look after the animals
  • B. take care of the garden of Eden
  • C. be a companion to Adam
  • D. eat the fruits of the garden of Eden


62. Which one of the following is a lesson that Christians learn from the story of Joseph in prison?
  • A. God protects the innocent.
  • B. God forgives his people.
  • C. People should have dreams.
  • D. People should look after their parents.


63. God led the people of Israel through the wilderness to the Promised Land by use of
  • A. fire and smoke .
  • B. fire and cloud
  • c. wind and rainfall.
  • D. thunder and lightening


64. Which one among the following activities did Joshua carry out during the Exodus?
  • A. He led the Israelites out of Egypt.
  • B. He made the golden calf for the Israelites.
  • C. He received the Ten Commandments from God.
  • D. He led the Israelites in crossing river Jordan.


65. Which one of the following is the main reason why the Israelites celebrated the Passover? It reminded them of ____
  • A. their going to Egypt
  • B. God's saving power in Egypt
  • C. the Manna they ate in the desert
  • D. their sufferings in the desert


66. David is remembered as a great king of Israel because he .
  • A. killed Goliath
  • B. married many wives
  • C. built a palace for himself
  • D. killed wild animals


67. The main reason why King Solomon built the temple in Jerusalem was .
  • A. to unite the people of Israel
  • B. have a place for offering sacrifices to God
  • C. have a place for keeping the Ark of the Covenant
  • D. to fulfill the prophecy of Nathan


68. Who among the following people was a priest when Samuel was called by God?
  • A. Elkana
  • B. Elijah
  • C. Aaron
  • D. Eli


69. Who among the following prophets refers to the Messiah as “the Prince of Peace”?
  • A. Isaiah
  • B. Jeremiah
  • C. Amos
  • D. Hosea


70. Who among the following people visited baby Jesus?
  • A. The Samaritans
  • B. King Herod
  • C. The Pharisees
  • D. The Shepherds
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION K.C.P.E 2004 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
71. Who among the following people wore in the temple when Jesus was dedicated to God?
  • A. Zachariah and Elizabeth.
  • B. Simeon and Anna.
  • C. Ananias and Saphira.
  • D. Lazarus and Martha.


72. During the baptism of Jesus, a voice was heard from heaven saying that
  • A. There is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.”
  • B. “This is my own dear son with whom I am well pleased.”
  • C. He will be called a Nazarene.”
  • D. “Ho will be called the wonderful counsellor.”


73. Which one of the following parables of Jesus teaches about forgiveness? The parable of the
  • A. sower
  • B. good Samaritan
  • C. prodigal son
  • D. rich man and Lazarus


74. Jesus performed miracles mainly to show that He had _____
  • A. come to conquer evil
  • B. love for the people
  • C. power over death
  • D. power over nature


75. “I promise you that today you will be in paradise with me.” (Luke 23: 43) Jesus said these words when he was
  • A. in the garden of Gethsamane
  • B. at the sea of Tiberias
  • C. on the way to Emmaus
  • D. on the cross


76. After the resurrection of Jesus, he told his disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit who would help them to _________
  • A. become wealthy
  • B. conquer the Roman Empire
  • C. serve in the Jewish council
  • D. preach the good news


77. The resurrection of Jesus teaches Christians to be _________________
  • A. tolerant
  • B. obedient
  • C. hopeful
  • D. honest


78. Which one of the following is a reason why Stephen was stoned to death? He ______
  • A. wanted to lead a rebellion
  • B. refused to deny Jesus
  • C. refused to pay taxes
  • D. worked on the Sabbath day


79. Which one of the following New Testament books is a gospel?
  • A. Hebrews
  • B. Galatians
  • C. John
  • D. James


80. Three of the following activities in the early church demonstrated unity among the believers. Which one does not?
  • A. Meeting in the temple for worship.
  • B. Helping the needy.
  • C. Breaking of the bread.
  • D. Speaking in tongues.
81. During worship, offerings are given in both Christianity and traditional African communities as a way of showing
  • A. thanksgiving
  • B. mercy
  • C. patience
  • D. justice


82. The main virtue expected of the youth after initiation in traditional African communities is _________
  • A. responsibility
  • B. honesty
  • C. obedience
  • D. humility


83. Which one of the following marriage practices is found both in Christianity and traditional African communities?
  • A. Polygamy
  • B. Divorce
  • C. Wedding
  • D. Wife inheritance


84. Which one of the following practices is carried out in traditional African communities to remember the dead?
  • A. Removal of teeth.
  • B. Drinking of beer.
  • C. Tattooing of bodies.
  • D. Naming of children.


85. Which one of the following best shows how Christians are helping to reduce the spread of HIV and Aids?
  • A. Being role models.
  • B. Counselling the sick.
  • C. Teaching on behaviour changes.
  • D. Providing drugs.


86. Mark, your deskmate hides his Christian Religious Education textbook from you. As a Christian what action would you take?
  • A. Stop talking to him.
  • B. Report him to the teacher.
  • C. Teach him about sharing.
  • D. Move away from the desk.


87. Susan has been given a thousand shillings by her father. As a Christian the best way to spend this money is to __________
  • A. organise a birthday party
  • B. buy food for orphans
  • C. go and watch a film
  • D. buy a dress


88. According to Christian teaching, leisure time can best be spent in
  • A. visiting the sick
  • B. reading story books
  • C. sleeping
  • D. playing


89. Tom. your classmate has a dirty uniform which he has refused to wash because he says that it is not his duty. As a Christian what advice would you give him? Tell him ______
  • A. to ask his younger brother to wash it for him
  • B. to find money and buy another uniform
  • C. to pay a classmate to wash It for him
  • D. work is duty and he should be proud of it


90. Which one of the following mission stations Kenya was started as a colony for freed slaves?
  • A. Maseno
  • B. Kikuyu
  • C. Freretown
  • D. Kaimosi
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LOFI AREA MAP
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1. The natural vegetation found in the south western part of Loti area is_____________
  • A. Scrub
  • B. forest
  • C. scattered trees
  • D. grass

2. Lofi town serves mainly as __________
  • A. an educational centre
  • B. a residential centre
  • C. an administrative centre
  • D. an industrial centre

3. What is the approximate length of the telephone line from the point where it crosses Lango road to the south-eastern edge of the map?
  • A.10 km
  • B.7km
  • C.9km
  • D.12km

4. What evidence on the map shows that there is likely to be security in Loll town?
  • A. Post office
  • B. Police Station
  • C. Permanent buildings
  • D. County Council offices

5. According to the information on the map, three of the following statements are true.
Which one is not?
  • A. The northern part of Lofi receives more rain than the southern part.
  • B. Cattle farming is one of the main agricultural activities in Loti
  • C. The people of Loti have several sources of water.
  • D. A person travelling from Pewa to Pill has to pass through Loti town.

6 The main factor that may influence the setting up of  posho mill at Pili market is the availability of ___
  • A. water
  • B. transport
  • C. maize
  • D. market

7. Which two religions are practiced in Lofi area?
  • A. Christianity and Islam
  • B. Islam and Buddhism
  • A. Buddhism and Hinduism
  • D. Hinduism and Christianity
8. Which one of the following communities in Kenya make up the Plain Nilotes?
  • A. Turkana. Pokot, Tugen
  • B. Maasai, Njemps, lteso
  • C. Samburu, Sabaot, Nandi
  • D. Kipsigis, Keiyo, Marakwet

9. Which one of the following describes the position of the Old Ghana Kingdom?
  • A. It lay between River Senegal and River Niger
  • B. It was located to the east of Lake Chad.
  • C. It lay between River Gambia and River Senegal
  • D. It extended from the interior to the Atlantic Ocean.

10. The Khoikhoi chiefs had little power mainly because
  • A. clan heads influenced decision making
  • B. decisions were made by general agreement
  • C. the community lived in scattered settlement
  • D. the community lived a nomadic life.

11. Meru town receives more rainfall than Nanyuki town because ________ .
  • A. Meru is on the windward side of Mt. Kenya
  • B. Nanyuki is far from the Equator
  • C. Meru is near a forested area
  • D. Nanyuki is at a low altitude.

12. Below are statements about a river in Africa
  • i) It is navigable for some distance
  • ii) It enters the Atlantic Ocean
  • iii) It has many tributaries
  • iv) It forms a boundary between two countries.
The river described above ¡s _________ .
  • A. River Zambezi
  • B. River Nile
  • C. River Senegal
  • D. River Congo

13. In which two of the following months is the sun overhead at the equator?
  • A. December and May
  • B. June and November
  • C. March and September
  • D. June and December

14. Which one of the following mountains was formed as a result of faulting?
  • A. Mt. Kenya
  • B. Mt. Kilimanjaro
  • C. Atlas Mountains
  • D. Ruwenzori Mts.
​Study the diagram below and use It to answer question 15.
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15. The diagram illustrates the formation of a_________
  • A. hot breeze
  • B. land breeze
  • C. sea breeze
  • D. night breeze

16. Samori Toure signed the Peace Treaty of Bissandugu with the French in order to___________
  • A. buy time to reorganize his army
  • B. avoid direct fighting
  • C. seek help from the British
  • D. get time to manufacture more weapons

17. Which one of the following groups of factors led to the Mail Maji uprising in 1905?
  • A. Forced cotton growing
    Harsh German Rule
    Unfriendly Akidas and Jumbes
  • B. Brutal forced labour
    Kipande system
    Loss of land
  • C. Destocking of cattle
    Harsh German rule
    Unfriendly Akidas and Jumbes
  • D. Denial of mining rights
    Loss of independence
    Forced cotton growing

18. Which one of the following stages shows the correct order of becoming an elder in traditional African communities?
  • A. Initiation—> marriage —> warrior —> elder
  • B. Warrior—> marriage -----> initiation----> elder
  • C. Warrior—> initiation --> marriage —> elder
  • D. initiation—> warrior—> marriage —> elder

19. Frente de liberatacao de Mozambique (FRELIMO) was formed in Mozambique mainly to________
  • A. prepare guerrilla warfare
  • B. promote economic development
  • C. prepare future leaders
  • D. promote educational programmes
Below Is a diagram showing a method of fishing. Use it to answer question 20.
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20. The fishing method shown in the diagram is
  • A. basket fishing
  • B. trawling
  • C. purse-seining
  • D. drifting


21. Which one of the following statements is true about bananas in Somalia? They are __________
  • A. grown on small scale
  • B. an important export crop
  • C. the staple food
  • D. an indigenous crop


22. The main reason for establishing the Volta River project in Ghana was to
  • A. produce hydro-electric power
  • B. improve transport
  • C. provide water for irrigation
  • D. promote fishing


23. The Central part of Tanzania is unsuitable for dairy farming mainly because the area
  • A. receives inadequate rainfall
  • B. is sparsely populated
  • C. has infertile soils
  • D. is infested with tsetse flies


24. From which direction did the Bantu enter into Eastern Africa?
  • A. The south
  • B. The north
  • C. The east
  • D. The west


25. Which one of the following is a function of Kenya Cooperative Creameries (KCC)?
  • A. Training veterinary officers
  • B. Marketing milk for farmers
  • C. Treating dairy animals
  • D. Licensing farmers to sell milk.


26. The party that led South Africa to its independence in 1994 was ________
  • A. Pan Africanist Congress
  • B. Inkatha Freedom Party
  • C. African National Congress
  • D. Africaner Nationalist Party


27. Which one of the following is an economic use of the soil?
  • A. Making bricks
  • B. Administering oaths
  • C. Decorating the body
  • D. Making traditional medicine

28. Which one of the following towns in Kenya is important mining centre?
  • A. Eldoret
  • B. Magadi
  • C. Voi
  • D. Nyeri


29. Which one of the following means of communication was used to pass information to distant places in traditional African societies?
  • A: Beating of a drum
  • B. Sending smoke signals
  • C. Blowing a horn
  • D. Sending a messenger.


30. Three of the following were achievements of Gamel Abdel Nasser of Egypt. Which one was not?
  • A. He nationalized the Suez Canal in 1954
  • B. He promoted Arab unity
  • C. He won the war against Israel ¡n 1967
  • D. He built the Aswan High Dam


31. Which one of the following reasons least explains why corruption should be wiped out in Kenya.
  • A. To promote peace
  • B. To promote national unity
  • C. To promote economic development
  • D. To promote individual talents


32. During the pre-colonial period, African communities protected their homes against enemies mainly by .
  • A. building stone walls around the homesteads
  • B. positioning armed warriors around the homesteads
  • C. using thorn fences around the homesteads
  • D. digging trenches around the homesteads


33. Among the Agikuyu, people who were initiated together formed .
  • A. a sub-tribe
  • B. a clan
  • C. a generation
  • D. an age-group
34. ​Which one of the following Kenyan Communities is correctly matched with its leader during the process of British occupation?
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35. Which one of the following statements is not true about planted forests in Kenya?
  • A. They provide raw materials for making paper.
  • B. They have straight trunks.
  • C. They are widespread in dry areas.
  • D. They provide timber.


36. The main function of a school in Kenya is to
  • A pass knowledge and skills to pupils
  • B. guide and counsel pupils
  • C. enable pupils to mix freely
  • D. prepare pupils for adulthood


37. The reason why naming ceremonies were held among the traditional African communities was that they .
  • A. provided an opportunity for clan members to eat together
  • B. provided an opportunity for people to dance
  • C. provided an opportunity for people to meet their friends
  • D. provided an opportunity for the baby to be received into the clan


38. Flowers are exported by air mainly because they .
  • A. are light in weight
  • B. get, spoilt easily
  • C. are in high demand
  • D. fetch high prices


38. Flowers are exported by air mainly because they __________________
  • A. are light in weight
  • B. get spoilt easily
  • C. are in high demand
  • D. fetch high prices


39. Below are three communities in Kenya:
  • (i) Ameru
  • (ii) Wadawida
  • (iii) Abagusii
which one of the following statements is true about these communities?
  • A. They are mainly pastoralists.
  • B. They traded with the Abaluhya.
  • C. They occupy the highland regions in Kenya.
  • D. They were ruled by kings.
​Use the map of Africa below to answer questions 40 to 44 
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40. The Island marked P is __________--
  • A. Zanzibar
  • B. Lamu
  • C. Madagascar
  • D. Comoros


41 . The major crop grown in the region marked Q is _______________
  • A. groundnuts
  • B. maize
  • C. tea
  • D. citrus fruits


42. Which of the following statements is true about the ocean current labelled R? The ocean current .
  • A. moves all the way to South Africa
  • B. is called the Canary current
  • C. raises temperatures in coastal areas
  • D. causes high rainfall in coastal areas


43. The country marked S is _______________
  • A. Nigeria
  • B. Ghana
  • C. Benin
  • D. Cameroon


44. The mineral mined at the place marked T is
  • A. fluorspar
  • B. oil
  • C. gold
  • D. copper


45. Which one of the following gives the correct order in which the ancestors of the Luo came to Kenya?
  • A. Joka-Jok, Joka-Omolo, Joka-Owiny.
  • B. Joka-Omolo, Joka-Jok. Joka-Owiny.
  • C. Joka-Owiny, Joka-Omolo, Joka-Jok.
  • D. Joka-Jok, Joka-Owiny, Joka-Omolo.


46. The role of the head teacher in the school committee is to ________
  • A. provide security during meetings of the committee
  • B. chair the meetings of the committee
  • C. write minutes when the committee is meeting
  • D. decide who should be a committee member


47. One may become a Kenyan citizen through
  • A. registration
  • B. employment
  • C. migration
  • D. marriage


48. Which one of the following is the main function of the armed forces in Kenya?
  • A. Transporting relief food to famine stricken areas.
  • B. Protecting the country from external attacks.
  • C. Entertaining guests during national celebrations.
  • D. Constructing bridges across rivers.


49.During the pre-colonial period, the youth learnt to be good citizens mainly by
  • A. taking part in community affairs
  • B. listening to stories
  • C. imitating elders
  • D. watching traditional ceremonies


50. In traditional African societies, the people who could foretell future events were called
  • A. witch-doctors
  • B. diviners
  • C. rainmakers
  • D. sorcerers
51. The main reason why people in Kenya are counted every ten years is to ________________
  • A. find out the number of children who have been born
  • 6. know the number of people living in different parts of the country
  • C. find out the number of people who have died
  • D. get information required for planning for the needs of the people


52. Which one of the following events took place in Kenya in 1991?
  • A. General elections were held.
  • B. Section 2A of the constitution was repealed.
  • C. A new constitution was made
  • D. Regional governments were established


53. The stages through which a bill becomes law are called __________________
  • A. readings
  • B. sessions
  • C. discussions
  • D. sittings


54. The most senior civil servant in a government ministry in Kenya is the ______________
  • A. Under secretary
  • B. Auditor general
  • C. Director general
  • D. Permanent secretary


55. In Kenya. the rights of an individual are guaranteed by the _____________
  • A. National Assembly
  • B. Constitution
  • C. Judiciary
  • D. Police Force


56. The main economic activity of people living in cold deserts is __________________
  • A. gathering
  • B. hunting
  • C. mining
  • D. fishing


57. The best way of encouraging people in Kenya to be Jaw abiding Is by ________________
  • A. employing more police officers to enforce the Jaw
  • B. confining law breakers in prisons
  • C. educating people on the importance of observing the law had
  • D. rewarding people who obey the law


58. The traditional system of government in Somalia was based on _________________
  • A. clan heads
  • B. kingship
  • C. military heads
  • D. chiefdom


59. Which one of the following officers advises the Government of Kenya on legal matters?
  • A. The Court Prosecutor.
  • B. The Chief Magistrate.
  • C. The Vice-President.
  • D. The Attorney-General.


60. Three of the following are powers of the President of Kenya. Which one is not?
  • A. Dissolving parliament
  • B. Pardoning criminals
  • C. Supervising elections
  • D. Appointing judges
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KCPE PAST PAPERS 2016 SCIENCE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question 26.

Which one of the following pairs of signs and symptoms is for cholera?

  • A. Skin rash and diarrhoea.
  • B. Blood in stool and abdominal pains.
  • C. Abdominal pain and diarrhoea.
  • D. Skin rash and blood in stool.
Question 27.

Large burrows in the soil indicate

  • A. rill erosion
  • B. gulley erosion
  • C. splash erosion
  • D. sheet erosion.
Question 28.

Which one of the following statements is true about clay soil?

  • A. Has small air spaces.
  • B. Retains low amount of water.
  • C. Allows water to drain through easily.
  • D. Has large soil particles.
Question 29.

Which one of the following soil conservation measures conserves soil in the same way as mulching?

  • A. Planting cover crops.
  • B. Contour farming.
  • C. Use of gabions. .
  • D. Terracing.
Question 30.

The following statements are true about breast milk except

  • A. it cannot transmit diseases ..
  • B. it allows the mother and the baby to bond
  • C. its available in the correct form and at right temperature
  • D. its easier for infants to digest.
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Question 31.

A child who appears old with a wrinkled face is also likely to

  • A. lack blood
  • B. have swollen abdomen
  • C. have bow legs
  • D. cry often
Question 32.

Which one of the following groups consists only of foods that will provide energy to the body?

  • A. Maize, rice, milk.
  • B. Cassava, beans, fish.
  • C. Ground nuts, coconut, sunflower.
  • D. Meat, wheat, peas.
Question 33.

The diagram below illustrates a jiko.

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It is an improved jiko because the part labelled
  • A. J takes less charcoal
  • B. K is made of clay
  • C. L is metallic
  • D. M is closed.
Question 34.

Which one of the following sources of energy is exhaustible?

  • A. Petroleum
  • B. Wind
  • C. Biogas
  • D. Trees.
Question 35.

Which one of the following is an efficient way of using energy?

  • A. Drying grain using solar.
  • B. Using a vacuum flask to keep tea hot.
  • C. Using biogas.
  • D. Putting  off  wood fire when not in use.
Question 36.

The following can produce electricity except

  • A. solar drier
  • B. biogas
  • C. torch battery
  • D. dynamo.
Question 37.

A card with the word TEACHER written on it was placed in front of a mirror.
Which three of the letters did not change in appearance?

  • A. R, A and C.
  • B. T, A and H.
  • C. H, E and R.
  • D. C, H and T.
Question 38.

Which one of the following materials works in the same way as frosted glass?

  • A. Sky light.
  • B. Mirror.
  • C. Clear water.
  • D. Car windscreen.
Question 39.

The property of light used in the working of a lamp in a room is that light

  • A. travels in a straight line
  • B. spreads in all directions
  • C. bends as it passes from one media to another
  • D. forms shadows with opaque objects.
Question 40.

In which one of the following processes is carbon dioxide used?

  • A. Making electric bulbs.
  • B. Burning substances.
  • C. Fixing soil nutrients.
  • D. Preserving soft drinks.
Question 41.

After using a magnet, the next stage of separating a mixture of salt, sand and iron fillings is to

  • A. filter the mixture
  • B. decant the mixture
  • C. add water to the mixture
  • D. sieve the mixture.
Question 42.

The diagram below shows a set up used by pupils to demonstrate a certain property of matter.

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The mistake made in the set up was to
  • A. use balls of wax of the same size
  • B. place balls of wax at equal intervals
  • C. use a plank of wood ‘
  • D. place the candle at the end of the plank of wood.
Question 43.

Which one of the following groups of materials are correctly matched to magnetic and non magnetic?

                Magnetic                Non magnetic
  • A. Office pins              steel wool
  • B. Staples                    copper coin
  • C. Aluminium             foil nails
  • D. Silver coin              glass
Question 44.

Which one of the following machines works in the same way as a staircase?

  • A. Spade.
  • B. Claw hammer.
  • C. Crowbar.
  • D. Ladder.
Question 45.

Which one of the following practices will help to control soil pollution?

  • A. Burning wastes in dump sites.
  • B. Using organic fertilisers.
  • C. Grouping wastes into categories.
  • D. Planting cover crops.
Question 46.

Which one of the following pairs correctly represents living and non-living components of the environment?

               Living                        Non-living
  • A. Soil                               bat.
  • B. Chameleon                 mushroom plant.
  • C. earthworm                 water.
  • D. Oxygen                       mineral salts.
Question 47.

The following are some ways by which soil is conserved.

(i) reducing speed of surface runoff
(ii) Trapping soil
(iii) Reducing evaporation of soil water
(iv) Reducing impact of rain drops.

Which two ways are as result of contour farming
  • A. (i) and (ii)
  • B. (ii) and (iii)
  • C. (iii) and (iv)
  • D. (i) and (iv)
Question 48.

Which one of the following practices would help in maintaining strong teeth in humans?

  • A. Drinking milk.
  • B. Using tooth picks after meals.
  • C. Using teeth to break hard objects.
  • D. Eating of bread.
Question 49.

The diagram below represents a lever in use.

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if the lever is to make work easier, which one of the following will correctly represent the position of load, fulcrum and effort?
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Question 50.

In which one of the following is friction reduced by streamlining?

In which one of the following is friction reduced by streamlining?
A. Biro pen casing.
B. Skating shoes.
C. Shoe soles.
D. Vehicle bodies.
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KCPE PAST PAPERS 2016: SCIENCE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS [QNS 1-25]

9/11/2019

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Question 01.

Which one of the following characteristics can be used to identify molars?
Presence of

  • A. one root and chisel shape
  • B. cusps and ridges
  • C. one root and cusps
  • D. ridges and chisel shape.
KCPE PAST PAPERS 2016: SCIENCE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS [QNS 1-25]
Question 02.

The following are functions of the trachea except

  • A. trapping dust
  • B. moistening air
  • C. warming air
  • D. exchanging gases.
Question 03.

Which one of the following parts of the alimentary canal is correctly matched to its function?

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Question 04.

The diagram below represents the structure of a human heart.

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Name the blood vessel labelled K. L, M and N.
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Question 05.

The diagram below represents a female reproductive system.

Picture
Which one of the parts labelled P, Q, R and S is correctly matched to its function?
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Question 06.

Which one of the following is a health effect of drug abuse?

  • A. Withdrawal.
  • B. Marital conflict.
  • C. Truancy.
  • D. Rape.
Question 07.

The first stage of HIV infection is known as

  • A. incubation
  • B. widow
  • C. symptomatic
  • D. asymptomatic
Question 08.

Which one of the following vaccines are correctly matched to the age when they are first administered?

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Question 09.

Which one of the following diseases can be prevented by draining stagnant water around homesteads?

  • A. Tuberculosis.
  • B. Typhoid.
  • C. Cholera.
  • D. Malaria.
Question 10.

A patient was instructed by a doctor to take two tablets of medicine every six hours. However, the patient forgot to take at noon and on remembering took four tablets at the same time.
The patient should have

  • A. taken three tablets every six hours
  • B. taken two tablets every three hours
  • C. revisited the doctor for advice
  • D. thrown away the two extra tablets.
Question 11.

Which one of the following pairs consists only of illegal drugs in Kenya?

  • A. Alcohol and miraa.
  • B. Miraa and mandrax.
  • C. Alcohol and bhang.
  • D. Bhang and mandrax.
Question 12.

Which one of the following weeds has green-purple leaves?

  • A. Mexican marigold. .
  • B. Blackjack.
  • C. Pig weed.
  • D. Sodom apple.
Question 13.

Which one of the following pairs of plants stores food in the roots?

  • A. Irish potato and cassava.
  • B. Cassava and carrot.
  • C. Onion and carrot.
  • D. Irish potato and onion.
Question 14.

Which one of the following statements on interdependence between plants is not true? Some plants

  • A. depend on others for carbon dioxide
  • B. grow on dead plants
  • C. depend on others for protection against strong sunlight
  • D. depend on others for support.
Question 15.

Which one of the following crop pests is correctly matched to the part of the plant it damages?

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Question 16.

Which one of the following groups of plants consists of only flowering plants?

  • A. Onion, sisal, nappier grass.
  • B. Maize, kales, toadstools.
  • C. Beans, mushrooms, peas.
  • D. Euphorbia, cactus, moulds.
Question 17.

Which one of the following diagrams represents the shape of the new moon?

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Question 18.

In the solar system, Jupiter is found between

  • A. Mercury and Saturn.
  • B. Mars and Earth.
  • C Saturn and Mars.
  • D. Earth and Mercury.
Question 19.

Pupils observed and classified certain animals into two groups E and F as shown below?

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The pupils classified the animals on basis of
  • A. carnivorous and herbivorous
  • B. animals covered with fur and animals covered with scales .
  • C. constant and varying body temperature
  • D. animals which give birth to young ones and those which lay eggs.
Question 20.

Standard five pupils observed a goat tied on a post to graze in the field. This method of grazing is classified as

  • A. rotational grazing
  • B. zero grazing
  • C. strip grazing
  • D. paddocking.
Question 21.

The diagrams below represents beaks of certain birds.

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Question 22.

Which one of the following methods of controlling animal parasites is correctly matched to the parasite controlled?

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Question 23.

Pupils gave the following statements about water.

(i) Lathers easily
(ii) Has a pleasant taste
(iii) Has mineral salts
(iv) Good for cleaning

Which two statements describe hard water?
  • A. (i) and (ii)
  • B. (ii) and (iii)
  • C. (iii) and (iv)
  • D. (i) and (iv)
Question 24.

Which one of the following pairs of diseases is as a result of drinking polluted water?

  • A. Bilharzia and typhoid. . .
  • B. Typhoid and cholera.
  • C. Cholera and bilharzia.
  • D. Malaria and cholera.
Question 25.

In which one of the following practices is water recycled?

  • A. Storing water for future use.
  • B. Recovering clean water from dirty water.
  • C. Harvesting rain water from roof tops.
  • D. Fetching water from a well.
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KCPE PAST PAPERS 2015: SCIENCE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS [QNS 26-50]

8/11/2019

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Question 26.

The most effective control measure against 111V transmission from mother to child is

  • A. public awareness on HJV/AIDS
  • B. voluntary counselling and testing
  • C. mass education
  • D. campaign through various media.
Question 27.

The surrounding of an organism is described as its

  • A. environment
  • B. home
  • C. shelter
  • D. habitat.
Question 28.

The diagram below shows parts of the human heart.

Picture
Blood from the legs enters the heart through the blood vessel labelled
  • A. V
  • B. W
  • c. X
  • D. Y
Question 29.

Which one of the following is the most commonly abused drug in Kenya?

  • A. Khat.
  • B. Glue.
  • C. Tobacco.
  • D. Alcohol.
Question 30.

The following materials can be used to construct a certain weather instrument:

(i) small plastic bottle
(ii) large plastic bottle
(iii) manila paper
(iv) cello tape.

The weather instrument likely to be constructed is
  • A. air thermometer
  • B. wind vane
  • C. rain gauge
  • D. liquid thermometer.
Question 31.

Which one of the following uses of water is not practised on the farm?

  • A. Mixing chemicals.
  • B. Washing toilet.
  • C. Cleaning implements.
  • D. Irrigation.
KCPE PAST PAPERS 2015: SCIENCE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS [QNS 26-50]
Question 32.

An example of a lever in which the load is between the effort and fulcrum is

  • A. wheelbarrow
  • B. spade
  • C. claw hammer
  • D. crowbar.
Question 33.

Which one of the following statements describes hard water?

  • A. Contains less mineral salts.
  • B. Lathers easily.
  • C. Boiled water.
  • D. Discolours clothes.
Question 34.

The following are some characteristics of plants:

(i) thin cuticle
(ii) silvery hairs
(iii) flexible stems
(iv) more stomata on lower leaf surface
(v) air sacs

Which pair of characteristics is for plants adapted to wet areas?
  • A. (ii) and (iv)
  • B. (i)and(v)
  • C. (iii) and (iv)
  • D. (i) and (ii)
Question 35.

Which one of the following is an example of a harmful animal?

  • A. Turkey.
  • B. Donkey.
  • C. Termite.
  • D. Dog.
Question 36.

The following are misconceptions about HIV and AIDS EXCEPT

  • A. HIV and AIDS is a curse
  • B. sex with a young girl cures HIV and AIDS
  • C. HIV and AIDS has no cure
  • D. all thin people have AIDS.
Question 37.

Which one of the following is the least effective preventive measure against the spread of typhoid?

  • A. Washing vegetables and fruit.
  • B. Washing hands after visiting a toilet.
  • C. Proper use of latrines and toilets.
  • D. Draining stagnant water.
Question 38.

During a thunderstorm, pupils were observed

(i) sheltering under the verandah
(ii) wearing red jackets in a classroom
(iii) playing on the football pitch
(iv) lying on the ground in the classroom.

In which pair of observations are the pupils more likely to be struck by lightning?
  • A. (i) and (iii)
  • B. (i) and (iv)
  • C. (ii) and (iii)
  • D. (ii) and (iv)
Question 39.

In which one of the following activities is renewable energy in use?

  • A. Driving a petrol powered car.
  • B. Using a windmill to grind maize.
  • C. Cooking on energy saving charcoal stove.
  • D. Using coal to generate electricity.
Question 40.

Which one of the following mixtures can be separated by either picking or sieving?

  • A. Maize and beans.
  • B. Rice and sorghum.
  • C. Maize and millet.
  • D. Green grams and peas.
Question 41.

Which one of the following is a way of maintaining simple tools?

  • A. Cleaning before use.
  • B. Storing in a safe place.
  • C. Using a tool for several purposes.
  • D. Oiling.
Question 42.

The following are some of the materials that were provided to pupils for making a beam balance:

(i) two tins of the same size
(ii) wires
(iii) plank of wood
(iv) nails

Which one of the following materials was missing?
  • A. Stand.
  • B. Strings.
  • C. Scale.
  • D. Pins.
Question 43.

Which one of the following is an effect of air pollution on non-living things?

  • A. Impairs visibility.
  • B. Damages iron sheets.
  • C. Causes wilting.
  • D. Interferes with photosynthesis.
Question 44.

To model the solar system, the following materials can be used:

(i) soft board
(ii) clay
(iii) pins
(iv) glue
(v) manila paper.

Which one of the following materials would be most suitable to use instead of the pins?
  • A. Wax.
  • B. Plasticine.
  • C. Pieces of barbed wire.
  • D. Pieces of cello tape.
Question 45.

Which one of the following statements is true about splash erosion?

  • A. Forms shallow trenches.
  • B. Caused by wind and water.
  • C. Removes a thin layer of soil.
  • D. Occurs below roofs of buildings.
Question 46.

Which one of the following practices is the most effective in prevention of food poisoning from packed foods?

  • A. Washing hands before handling it.
  • B. Checking the expiry date.
  • C. Proper storage
  • D. Proper cooking.
Question 47.

The diagram below shows a set-up to demonstrate a certain aspect of matter

Picture
Which one of the following is likely to occur after some time?
  • A. Air gets into the balloon.
  • B. Heat enters the balloon.
  • C. Water enters into the bottle.
  • D. Balloon contracts.
Question 48.

The following statements are true about energy except

  • A. it causes motion
  • B. it can be conserved
  • C. it changes from one form to another
  • D. is the ability to do work.
Question 49.

Which one of the following pairs of materials is suitable for demonstrating the formation of a rainbow when using the sun as a source of light?

  • A. Ruler and mirror.
  • B. Mirror and water.
  • C. Mirror and white screen.
  • D. Glass container and mirror.
Question 50.

Which one of the following materials will not form a shadow when light is shone on it?

  • A. White paper.
  • B. Mirror.
  • C. Glass of a lamp.
  • D. Sheet of Aluminium.
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