Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises the Grade 8 Social Studies End of Term 2 2025 Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  This examination paper consists of two sections, A and B. Section A contains 20 multiple-choice questions, while Section B contains structured and essay questions numbered 21 to 37. The total for the paper is 100 marks, and the time allocated is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

  The exam covers a broad range of topics integrating History, Geography, and Life Skills/Citizenship:

  • History and Government:
    • Early African History: Including early trade (bartering), ancient civilizations (Egypt), theories of human origin, and economic organization of early communities.
    • The Scramble and Partition of Africa: Examining the Berlin Conference, reasons for the scramble, and its effects.
    • Kenyan History: Covering historical sites like Fort Jesus and the conservation of monuments.
    • The African Diaspora and their contributions to the continent's development.
  • Geography:
    • Map Reading and Interpretation: Using a map key, identifying economic activities, climate, and physical features on topographical maps.
    • The Earth and Solar System: Identifying planets and understanding the Earth's rotation and revolution.
    • Weather and Climate: Differentiating between the two, identifying weather elements, and recognizing climatic regions and mountain vegetation.
    • Population: Factors influencing population distribution and the effects of population growth in Africa.
  • Citizenship and Social Development:
    • Personal Development: Topics on self-exploration, self-esteem, personal values, and managing peer pressure.
    • Community and Social Skills: The importance of community service learning, promoting diversity, conflict resolution, and factors that promote peace.
    • Human Rights as outlined in the Constitution of Kenya.
    • Economic and Social Issues: Entrepreneurial opportunities in Social Studies and the causes of poverty.
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 8
• Subject:

  SOCIAL STUDIES

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