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

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.

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?

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

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.

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

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?

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

• A. Spring balance
• B. Ruler
• C. Overflow can
• D. String

• A. Water mixes with all liquids.
• B. Water has definite size
• C. Water has definite shape
• D. Water is a good. conductor of heat.

• A. burying them deep in the soil:
• B. smelting and moulding them into other products.
• C. throwing them in the pit latrine.
• D. throwing them in the river.

• A. Fishing rod and pliers.
• B. Spade and tongs
• C. Bottle top opener and nutcracker
• D. Scissors and claw hammer.

• A. Measures speed of wind
• B. Shows direction wind is blowing from
• C. Shows strength of wind .
• D. Works the same way as a wind vane.

• A. Diameter of the tubes.
• B. Amount of each type of soil.
• C. Time allowed for the experiment.
• D. Amount of water used.

• A. Rough texture
• B. Large particles
• C. Large air spaces
• D. Shinny particles

• A. Heroin
• B. Tobacco
• C. Mandrax
• D. Excessive alcohol

• A. Ureter—> Urethra —>Bladder.
• B. Urethra —>Ureter---> Bladder.
• C. Ureter—> Bladder —> Urethra
• D. Urethra —> Bladder —>ureter

• A. Cowpeas, maize, wheat.
• B. Rice, millet, maize
• C, Carrot, millet, wheat
• D. Cowpeas, rice, carrot 

• A. 0.03%
• B. 0.97%
• C. 21%
• D. 78%

• A. Khat, tobacco, cocaine.
• B. Cocaine, heroin, mandrax.
• C. Bhang, beer, tobacco.
• D. Cobbler’s glue, khat, beer

• A. Melting and freezing.
• B. Evaporation and condensation
• C. Freezing and condensation.
• D. Melting and evaporation.

• A. Reduces water loss.
• B. Makes plant food.
• C. Stores water.
• D. Allows gaseous exchange.

• A. Size
• B. Shape
• C. Density
• D. Weight

• A. air
• B. water
• C. organic matter
• D. mineral salts

• A. Wasp
• B. Locust
• C. Bee
• D. Moth

• A. Ash solution.
• B. Chalk powder.
• C. Clover juice.
• D. Magadi soda.

• A. Lemon juice and lime solution.
• B. Aspirin solution and actual solution
• C. Lemon solution and aspirin solution
• D Lime solution and actual solution

• A. Maize and beans
• B. Sand and rice.
• C. Maize flour and small pieces of iron.
• D. Sugar and tiny pieces of glass.

• A. Contamination.
• B. Getting expired
• C. Getting spoilt.
• D. Wrong usage.

• A. Aluminum plate.
• B. Steel razor blade
• C. Silver coin.
• D. Copper ring.

(i) Flattening one end of a nail
(ii) Fixing the flattened end into a piece of wood.
(iii) Cutting off the head of the nail.
(iv) Flattening and sharpening the exposed nail.
The tool is a

• A. Hammer
• B. Chisel
• C. Drill
• D. Saw

The effort needed to push the wheelbarrow can be reduced by increasing the length of the part between
A. P and R
B. Q and R
C. R and S
D. S and T

When wheel H is rotated once in a clockwise direction

• A. wheel G rotates three times anticlockwise and J twice anticlockwise
• B. wheel G rotates three  times anticlockwise and J twice clockwise
• C. wheel F rotates once clockwise and G three times clockwise
• D. wheel F rotates once anticlockwise and J twice anticlockwise.

• A. Kerosene
• B. Biogas from cow dung
• C. Coal .
• D. Cooking gas from crude oil

• A. To prevent rusting.
• B. To make it last longer.
• C. To make it absorb heat.
• D. To decorate it.

• A. upright and smaller than the object
• B. upside down and formed on the screen
• C. upside down and same size as the object
• D. upright and formed on the screen

• A: Plucking the strings hard.
• B. Increasing the lengths of the string.
• C. Using thinner strings.
• D. increasing the size of the box.

In which one of the following does the energy transformation shown take place when used to
produce light.

• A. Geothermal
• B. Car battery
• C. Electric bulb
• D. Bicycle dynamo

P: Large and loosely held anthers
Q: Presence of nectar
R: Strong scent
S. Light pollen grains
Which two flowers are wind pollinated?

• A. P and S
• B. Q and R
• C. P and R
• D. Q and S

• A. has fins
• B. has hard scales
• C. is streamlined
• D. has gills

• A. Carrot
• B. Irish potato
• C. Sweet potato
• D. Onion

Grass —>Grasshoppers---> Frogs —> Snakes —>Secretary birds.
Which one of the following would most likely happen immediately all snakes are killed?

• A. The frogs would decrease in number.
• B. Grasshoppers would increase in number
• C. The amount of grass would increase
• D. Secretary birds would increase in number

 Which one of the following statements is TRUE?

• A. K carries blood into the heart whereas L takes it out.
• B. K has a thin wall whereas L has a thick wall.
• C. K carries deoxygenated blood whereas L carries oxygenated.
• D. K has valves whereas L has no valves.

(i) counting the number of drops of each fruit juice required to change the color
(ii) adding the different fruit juice drop by drop in each of the  bottle tops
(iii) adding equal amounts of indicator in each of the bottle tops.
(iv) putting equal amounts of wood ash solution into different bottle tops
Which one of the following is the CORRECT order of the activities?

• A. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
• B. (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
• C. (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
• D. (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)

Which property of air is demonstrated by the set up?

• A. Air exerts pressure in all directions.
• B. Air occupies space
• C. Part of air is used in burning
• D. Air expands when heated.

• A. Untreated sewage
• B. Used oil
• C. Part of air is used in burning
• D. Air expands when heated.

• A. Meat from wild animals.
• B. Plant and animal products.
• C. A balance of nature.
• D. Animals for export.

• A. is pulled by the earth
• B. exerts pressure
• C. is resisted by air
• D. is as heavy as air

The machine is an example of

• A. an inclined plane .
• B. a wheel and axle
• C. a lever
• D. a pulley

• A. Make objects lighter.
• B. Avoid damaging the floor
• C. Increase speed of moving objects.
• D. Reduce force that opposes movements.

The mistake made during the construction was

• A. Closing the mouth of the bottle.
• B. Using little amount of coloured water. .
• C. Having the container with coloured water open. .
• D. Having the scale reading from the bottom.

• A. Uranus, Jupiter, Neptune.
• R. Mars, Saturn, Neptune
• C. Venus, Jupiter, Neptune.
• D. Earth, Saturn, Uranus.

• A. Fight germs.
• B. Combine with oxygen.
• C. Help in clotting of blood.
• D. Transport food.

• A. Lays eggs breathes by lungs.
• B. Body temperature varies, breathe by lungs
• C. Have scales lay eggs.
• D. Body temperature varies, have scales.

Which one of the fruits is likely to be dispersed by exploding?

• A. U
• B. V
• C. W
• D. X

A. Air contains water vapour
B. Ice melts to form water
C. Air is a mixture of gases
D. air can be cooled.