HISTORY TOPICAL REVISION Q&A GRADE 10

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Strand 1.0: Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship This strand focuses on the foundations and development of the Kenyan nation: Sub-Strand 1.1: Linguistic Groups in Kenya Migration, settlement, and effects of major linguistic groups (Bantu, Nilotic, Cushitic) How knowledge of these groups promotes social cohesion Sub-Strand 1.2: Establishment of Colonial Rule Reasons and methods (military force, treaties, administrative measures) Process used by the British to establish colonial rule Sub-Strand 1.3: The Constitution of Kenya (2010) – Public Resources Categories of public resources (natural, human-made, financial, cultural) Strategies for sustainable use Sub-Strand 1.4: Political Developments and Challenges Since Independence Key developments (e.g., repeal of Section 2A) Challenges (e.g., post-election violence, negative ethnicity) Sub-Strand 1.5: Elections in Kenya Roles of the IEBC Electoral process and measures to curb malpractices Sub-Strand 1.6: National Integration Definition, importance, components, and limiting factors Strand 2.0: Themes in African History and Citizenship This strand broadens the scope to continental history: Sub-Strand 2.1: Human Developments in Africa Neolithic Revolution Transition to a sedentary lifestyle Pastoralism in Africa Sub-Strand 2.2: African Civilizations up to 19th Century Development of the Wanga, Buganda, and Nyamwezi civilizations Sub-Strand 2.3: Colonization of Africa Berlin Conference Key European players Economic, political, and social reasons for colonization Sub-Strand 2.4: Modern Nationalism in Africa Factors influencing nationalism Lessons from leaders like Thomas Sankara, Desmond Tutu, and Julius Nyerere Sub-Strand 2.5: Global Wars on Africa Effects of World War I, World War II, the Cold War, and other global conflicts Strand 3.0: International Themes in History and Citizenship This strand examines global historical events and structures: Sub-Strand 3.1: Great Revolutions – French Revolution Political, economic, social, and intellectual causes Significance to world economies Sub-Strand 3.2: International Organisations Significance of UN, WTO, UNESCO, WHO Ties, opportunities, and challenges within the Commonwealth Sub-Strand 3.3: Modern Slavery and Servitude Forms: forced labour, human trafficking, debt bondage Factors causing modern slavery Sub-Strand 3.4: Global Governance Guiding principles: rule of law, participation, transparency Key areas: political, economic, environmental governance Sub-Strand 3.5: The 1st Industrial Revolution Comparison of factors leading to it in Britain and the USA Impacts on Africa Strand 4.0: Contemporary Themes in History and Citizenship This strand addresses modern-day issues: Sub-Strand 4.1: Peace and Conflict Transformations in Kenya National activities and constitutional provisions (Bill of Rights, Devolution) promoting peace Sub-Strand 4.2: The 4th Industrial and Technologies Revolution Advancements like AI, IoT, Big Data Role of ICT Sub-Strand 4.3: Equity and Non-Discrimination Factors promoting equity Historical injustices Measures to promote non-discrimination

STRAND 1.0: THEMES IN KENYAN HISTORY AND CITIZENSHIP Sub-Strand 1.1: Linguistic Groups in Kenya Instructions  Answer all questions.  Section A: Multiple Choice Questions  Section B: Short Answer Questions  Section C: Structured Questions  Answers are provided at the end. SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (20 MARKS) Choose the correct answer. 1. Kenya’s population is divided into linguistic groups mainly based on A. Religion B. Language origin C. Skin colour D. Political leadership 2. Which is the largest linguistic group in Kenya? A. Nilotic B. Cushitic C. Bantu D. Hamitic 3. The Bantu people are believed to have migrated from A. South Africa B. West Africa C. North Africa D. Central Asia 4. Which of the following communities belongs to the Bantu group? A. Luo B. Maasai C. Kikuyu D. Turkana 5. Which of the following communities is Nilotic? A. Kisii B. Kalenjin C. Meru D. Mijikenda 6. The Nilotic people are believed to have originated from A. Congo Basin B. Nile Valley C. Sahara Desert D. Ethiopia

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