PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

ITIGI COUNCIL
SANJARANDA SECONDARY SCHOOL
FORM ONE HISTORY MID-TERM EXAMINATIONS.

APRIL, 2019.

INSTRUCTIONS: - FULL NAME ______________________________________________

This paper comprises 70% of the total marks this quarterly term
 10% is class assignment
 10% is completion of all notes of form one
 10% is student’s participation in the class TIME: 2:00 HOURS
DO ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS PAPER

SECTION A (30 MARKS)

1. Write a letter of a correct answer among the list of choices in the following questions
(i) The name of the father of history is __________________
A. Herodotus B. Thucydides C. Darwin D. Aristotle
(ii) The word ‘History’ is derived from the Greek noun ‘Historia’ which means ________
A. Source of history B. inquiry or research C. Describing D. Man’s past activities
(iii) In oral traditions, the story about the past events is narrated by _______
A. Mother B. Father C. Elders D. Children
(iv) Oral tradition in the form of religion, music, jokes, riddles, proverbs, poems and superstitions, is called ___
A. Narrations of past events B. Natural practices C. Cultural events D. Cultural practices
(v) One of the following is not true about history _____
A. History is about Kings and queens B. History involves scientific procedures
C. History is about story of the past D. History is a dead subject
(vi) A person who studies anthropology is called: _____
A. Archeologist B. Linguist C. Archeologist D. Dr. Leaky
(vii) A person who study historical past remains is called: _____
A. Archeologist B. Archivist C. Historian D. Tourist
(viii) Oral tradition can be passed down from one generation to another through ____
A. Written documents B. Myths C. Epics D. Word of mouth
(ix) One of the following is not a historical site
A. Bagamoyo B. Kilwa C. Mbeya D. Engaruka
(x) One of the methods that can be used in history to determine the historical time is by using:
A. Carbonic acid B. Carbon 14 C. Carbon D. Fossil

2. Match the items in the LIST A with its match in the LIST B
LIST A ANS LIST B
(i) The study of material remains of man’s past through scientific methods. A. Anthropology
(ii) A place where the remains of once lived human in the past can be found. B. Oral tradition
(iii) Lake Rudolf (Turkana), Lake Naivasha, Njoro, Olongesailie, Lake Magadi, Lamu, C. Archive
(iv) Places where collection of public and private documents and old record are kept D. Archeology
(v) These are places or buildings where information and objects are preserved E. Museums
(vi) The study of all aspects of human life and culture. F. Written records
(vii) The documents, which comprise written historical information such as books, G. Narration of
letters, maps, magazines, journal, newspaper, minutes of meetings and events
conferences. H. Cultural practices
(viii) Scientific study and analysis of language. I. Linguistic
(ix) Narration in the form of epics and myths. J. Historical sites
(x) Preservation of personal and cultural history in the oral communication of stories, K. Historical sites in
songs, and poems. Kenya
3. Write T for TRUE statements and U for UNTRUE statements
(i) History helps us to learn how people change from monkey to early man. ___________
(ii) Through museums, familiar ideas are repeated in a familiar manner. ___________
(iii) Oral traditions contain teachings such as honesty, respect, truthfulness, courage and diligence. _______
(iv) Linguistic helps to justify a society's culture. ______
(v) Anthropology is enjoyable way of passing time. _________
(vi) Through oral traditions, society can express approval or disapproval of people's actions. ________
(vii) At times, oral traditions can be used as a means of escape from harsh conditions. _______
(viii) In narrating past historical information narrator may forget or omit some facts or details. ________
(ix) Museum provides employment opportunities e.g. guiders. _________
(x) Archaeology complements other sources of history. ________

SECTION B (10 MARKS)

4. Fill the blank spaces by putting correct historical term among those given in the box.

Myth, riddle, Song, Poem, Proverb

______________ is a usually relatively short musical composition consisting of words set to music and the music itself.
______________is a complete and self-contained piece of writing in verse that is set out in lines of a set length and uses
rhythm, imagery, and often rhyme to achieve its effect.
______________is a short well-known saying that expresses an obvious truth and often offers advice, warning or caution.
_____________is an ancient story or a traditional story about heroes or supernatural beings, often attempting to explain
the origins of natural phenomena or aspects of human behavior

SECTION C (30 MARKS)

5. Answer the following questions correctly (2 marks @)

(i) What is history? History is ______________________________________________________________________
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(ii) Give the meaning of sources of history ____________________________________________________________
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(iii) All sources of history __________________________________________________________________________
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6. Outline (2 marks @)
(i) Six (6) importance of studying history
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(ii) Three (3) advantages of archeology (2 marks @)
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(iii) Three (3) disadvantages of museums (2 marks @)
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