STD 8 SOCIAL STUDIES Please enter your email: 1.One of the results of the interaction between the Agikuyu and the Maasai during the pre-colonial period was that the A. Agikuyu learnt the skill of crop farming from the Maasai B. Agikuyu intermarried with the Maasai C. Maasai borrowed the art of circumcision from the Agikuyu D. Maasai learnt the practice of cattle keeping from the Agikuyu. 2. The statements below describe a type of climate in Africa. (i) it has hot and dry summers. (ii) It has cool and wet winters. (iii) Its average rainfall is between 500mm-1000mm. (iv) It is experienced in areas that lie about 35°North and South of the Equator. The type of climate described above is …………………………………………. A. Mediterranean climate B. Equatorial climate C. Semi-desert climate D. Tropical continental climate. 3.Three of the following statements are true about the Kingdoms of Old Ghana and Buganda. Which one is not? Both Kingdoms ………………………………………….. A. had powerful rulers B. had a standing army C. prospered due to trade D. declined when slave trade was abolished. 4.Which one of the following was a characteristic of African traditional education? A. Children started learning after initiation. B. Songs were used as a method of teaching. C. Parents avoided teaching their own children. D. Children were allowed to choose what to learn 5. Which one of the following is a modern method of preserving fish? A. Sun-drying. B. Smoking. C. Salting. D. Canning. 6. Laibon Lenana collaborated with the British because he wanted …………………………………….. A. his people to get western education B. to acquire better breeds of cattle C. to get support against his enemies D. to be trained as a soldier. 7.Which one of the following statements describes direct democracy? A. All citizens are involved in making decisions. B. Citizens must agree with what the government decides. C. All decisions are made by the head of state. D. Citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them. 8.Which one of the following minerals is correctly matched with the method of mining through which it is extracted? Mineral Method of mining A. Gold Dredging. B. Copper Panning. C. Soda Ash Adit. D. Petroleum Drilling. 9.Which one of the following soil conservation methods is used to control gully erosion? A. Constructing terraces. B. Planting cover crops. C. Building gabions. D. Contour ploughing. 10.Jane, a Standard Eight pupil, was punished by her class teacher for arguing against some school rules. Which of the following fundamental freedoms was Jane denied? A. Freedom of worship. B. Freedom of expression. C. Freedom of association. D. Freedom of assembly. 11.Who among the following members of a school management committee ensures that money is used properly? A. The chairperson. B. The sponsor. C. The headteacher. D. The treasurer. 12.Which one of the following statements is true about the policy of assimilation used by the French in Senegal? A. Africans became citizens of France. B. The French were made to learn African languages. C. The French appointed Africans to rule Senegal. D. Africans were refused to vote in general elections. 13.Which one of the following is a qualification for a person who wishes to be elected as a member of the National Assembly in Kenya? One must be A. a civil servant B. over 35 years of age C. registered as a voter D. a Kenyan by birth. 14.Which one of the following types of marriages allows a man to marry up to four wives? A. Christian marriage. B. Muslim marriage. C. Hindu marriage. D. Traditional African marriage. 15.Three of the following are reasons why European powers scrambled for Africa. Which one is not? A. They wanted land to re-settle some of their population. B. They wanted to control areas where they would get more slaves. C. They wanted to establish markets for their manufactured goods . D. They were looking for sources of raw materials for their industries. 16.Which one of the following is the main reason why the Kariba Dam was built? A. To create a lake for fishing. B. To provide water for irrigation. C. To control floods on the River Zambezi . D. To generate hydro-electric power. 17.Which one of the following archaeological sites in Eastern Africa is correctly matched with the country where it is found? Archaeological site Country A. Olduvai Gorge Uganda B. River Omo Basin Tanzania C. Olorgesaillie Kenya D. lshango Ethiopia 18.Which one of the following activities is likely to weaken national unity in Kenya? A. Employing relatives B. Amending the constitution. C. Using a national language. D. Pardoning reformed criminals. 19.The green colour of the National Flag of Kenya represents the A. love for the country B. rich agricultural land C. beauty of the forest D. peace enjoyed by the citizens. 20.Which one of the following groups of communities live in West Africa? A. Ankole Nuer Banyoro B.Zulu Xhosa Ngoni C.Amhara Bemba Berbers D.Hausa Soninke Ashanti 21.The following are some events that took place in Kenya before independence. (i) Jomo Kenyatta was arrested. (ii) Kikuyu Central Association was formed. (iii) Africans were recruited to fight in the Second World War. Which one of the following is the correct order in which these events took place? A, (i), (ii) and (iii). B. (i), (iii) and (ii). C. (ii), (iii) and (i). D. (iii), (i) and (ii). 22.Family planning is encouraged in Kenya because it A. makes it easy for the government to carry out population census B. enables the government to plan for future developments C. makes families raise manageable numbers of children D. makes it possible for families to earn money. 23.Which one of the following types of industries has existed in Kenya since the pre-colonial period? A. Leather processing. B. Cotton ginning. C. Paper making. D. Fruit canning. 24.The Harambee movement was introduced in Kenya in order to A. promote equality among the people B. increase government revenue C. enable people to share national wealth D. promote development in the country. 25.Which one of the following is the main reason why Africans in Kenya started the Mau Mau War? They wanted A. African culture to be respected B. to regain their independence C. the Kipande system to be abolished D. African Reserves to he done away with. 26.The areas under forests in Kenya have been reducing at a fast rate due to human activities. The main action the government should take to control the destruction is to A. punish those found cutting down forest trees B. encourage people to use paraffin instead of wood for cooking C. educate people on the importance of conserving forests D. increase the price of timber. 27.Below are statements describing a group of people found in Kenya. (i) They were the first foreigners to settle in Kenya. (ii) They intennarried with African communities along the coast. (iii) Their main occupation was trade. The group of people described above is the A. British B. Arabs C. Germans D. Chinese 28.Which one of the following factors enables horticultural farming in the Netherlands to be carried out throughout the year? A. Applying fertilizers in the farms regularly. . B. Growing of crops on reclaimed land. C. Growing crops in green houses. D. Spraying of crops regularly 29.The statements below describe a method of fishing. (i) The method is used to catch large fish and whales. (ii) It uses a net that has floats at the top and weights at the bottom. (iii) The net is attached to a large ship by a rope or string. (iv) A small boat is used to spread the net around a shoal of fish. (v) A string at the bottom of the net is pulled to close up the fish in the net then it is pulled to the ship. The method described above is A. gill net method B. drift net method C. basket method D. purse seining method 30.Below are conditions that favour the growth of a certain crop. (i) High rainfall. (ii) High temperatures. (iii) Deep well drained soils. (iv) Protection from strong winds. (v) High humidity. The conditions listed above favour the growth of A. coffee B. pyrethrum C. wheat D. cocoa. 31.Three of the following are elements of good citizenship in Kenya. Which one is not? A. Being patriotic to the country. B. Obeying the laws of the country. C. Owning property in the country. D. Participating in the general elections. 32.The symbol of spears on the National Coat of Arms in Kenya represents the A. ability of people to work hard B. readiness to defend our country C. protection of wildlife from poachers D. strength of the people. 33.Which one of the following is a role of the local community to a school? A. Providing resources to the school. B. Overseeing admission of pupils to the school. C. Appointing head teachers for the school. D. Supervising teachers in the school. 34.Below are characteristics of a type of vegetation found in Africa. (i) Trees are tall and near each other. (ii) There are creepers on trees. (iii) Trees are evergreen. (iv) Tree branches form a canopy. The type of vegetation described above is the A. bamboo forest B. savanna woodland C. savanna grassland D. tropical rain forest. 35.Below are characteristics of a type of vegetation found in Africa. (i) Trees are tall and near each other. (ii) There are creepers on trees. (iii) Trees are evergreen. (iv) Tree branches form a canopy. The type of vegetation described above is the A. bamboo forest B. savanna woodland C. savanna grassland D. tropical rain forest. 36.The main reason why petroleum products are transported using a pipeline is that it A. reduces the number of heavy vehicles on roads B. costs less than using other forms of transport C. protects the petrol from being stolen D. ensures that petrol is safe from fire. 37.Which one of the following crops in Kenya is grown mainly for export? A. Tea. B. Cotton. C. Maize. D. Bananas. 38.Which one of the following regions in Kenya is correctly matched with its representative to the Legislative Council in 1957? Region Representative A. North Nyanza Oginga Odinga B. Rift Valley Daniel Moi C. Ukambani Bernard Mate D. Central Region David Muimi 39.Which one of the following towns in Kenya is an agricultural collection centre? A. Thika. B. Malindi. C. Kisumu. D. Eldoret. 40.Which one of the following groups of tourist attractions are found in Northern Africa? A. Mummies, pyramids and sand dunes B. Gorillas, water falls and hot springs C. Tropical forests, mountains and slave trade market sites. D. Migration of wildebeests, Rift Valley and Portuguese historical sites. 41.Lake Chad was formed as a result of A. volcanic activity B. human activity C. down warping D. river erosion. 42.Which one of the following is the main factor that contributes to low agricultural production in Northern Kenya? A. Long periods of dry weather conditions. B. Shortage of suitable land for cultivation. C. Uncontrolled soil erosion. D. Over dependence on relief food. 43.Three of the following are benefits of a society that is free from corruption. Which one is not? A. It allows equal treatment for all citizens. B. It leads to fair distribution of resources. C. It enables the government to provide good services. D. It enables some people to become rich in a short time. 44.One of the recent means of communication to be introduced in Africa is the A. radio B. telegram C. television D. mobile phone. 45.The process where citizens vote for a proposed constitution is known as A. general election B. by-election C. consensus D. referendum. 46.In Kenya, a member of the National Assembly may lose the seat as a result of A.making little contributions during debates in parliament B.failing to make regular visits to the constituency C.missing eight sittings in parliament continuously D.being sacked from the cabinet. 47.Which one of the following would he the main factor to consider when deciding where to set up a Jua Kali industry? A. Availability of market. B. Availability of raw materials. C. Nearness to a source of power. D. Nearness to a source of water. Loading … Question 1 of 47
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