Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Form 4 History and Government Term 1 2026 Opener Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a separate document.

  The exam is a Paper 1 (311/1) with a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes. It is structured into three sections: Section A, Section B, and Section C. Section A accounts for 25 marks and requires candidates to answer all short-answer questions. Section B instructs candidates to answer any three questions, typically essay-based, covering specific historical periods or themes. Section C requires candidates to answer any two questions focusing on governance and civics. The total marks for the paper generally sum up to 100.

  The document covers the following topics:

  • Sources of History and Government
  • Sub-groups of the Kalenjin speakers
  • Early visitors to the Kenyan coast (Winds aiding travel)
  • Maintenance of the Rule of Law
  • Colonial Education Commissions
  • Peaceful methods of conflict resolution
  • Colonial Administration (Last colonial governor of Kenya)
  • Urbanization (Social functions of Nairobi)
  • Types of elections in Kenya
  • Citizenship (Disadvantages of dual citizenship)
  • Decline of Maasai power in the 19th century
  • Spread of Christianity in East Africa (Factors and results of missionaries)
  • Struggle for Independence (Aims of Kenya African Union and causes of Mau Mau uprising)
  • Roles of the African Elected Members Association
  • Contribution of Daniel Arap Moi to the struggle for independence
  • National Integration (Factors promoting national unity)
  • Principles of Democracy
  • Constitutional changes leading to independence
  • Functions of the Speaker of the National Assembly (Historical context 1954-1982)
  • Challenges facing the Kenya Defence Forces
• File Size:

  30.38 KB
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Form 4
• Subject:

  HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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