STD 8 SOCIAL STUDIES TEST2 Please enter your email: 1.In African communities, clans are made up of people A. from the same village B. with a common ancestor C. of the same age group D. who have a common leader. 2.Which one of the following Eastern Africa communities is correctly matched with its place of origin? Community Place of Origin A. Nandi Mt. Elgon B. Hehe Shungwaya C. Acholi Horn of Africa D. Gabbra Congo 3.Which one of the following statements is true about the origin of human beings according to the evolution theory? A. They came from the knees of a giant. B. They were created by a supernatural being. C. They gradually changed from simple forms to complex ones. D. They came from the sky. 4.The revolution of the earth causes A. the four seasons B. day and night C.deflection of winds D. the rise and fall of tides 5.The main cause of disagreements in schools between teachers and pupils is A. lateness to school B. fights between pupils C. noise making in classes D. poor academic performance. 6.Lakes found in the Great Rift Valley were formed as a result of A. deposition. B. faulting C. human activities D. volcanic activities 7.Which one of the following statements is true about bush fallowing? A. The practice is carried out in dry areas. B. the farmers practice large scale fanning. C. The fertility of the soil is improved by the use of manure. D. The farmers use a portion of land at a time. 8.The importance of school administration is to A. retain the culture of the community B. help parents to take care of the children C. ensure that the school has enough teachers D. prepare the pupils for the adult life. 9.Which one of the following statements is true about the Nyamwezi chiefs during the pre-colonial period? A. They were chosen by medicine me. B. They inherited the leadership. C. They were elected by the people. D. They were appointed by a council of elders. 10.Who among the following early visitors to Eastern Africa was a trader? A. John Speke. . B. Ludwig Krapf. C. H.M. Stanley D. William Mackinnon. 11.Which one of the following lakes is a major inland fishing ground in Africa? A. Lake Tanganyika. B. Lake Kyoga. C. Lake Baringo. D. Lake Chad. 12.The country that borders Kenya to the east is A. Ethiopia B. Somalia C. Tanzania D. Uganda. 13. Urbanization can be described as the A. making of towns beautiful B. creation of counties C. building of permanent houses D. growth of towns. 14. Mr. Smith has been a Kenyan citizen through registration for the last four years. Which one of the following conditions would make him lose his citizenship? A. is jailed for ten months B. gets married to a foreigner C. lives in a foreign country for long D. used false documents to apply for citizenship. 15.Democracy in school may be practised by A. rewarding pupils who perform well B. appointing class prefects C. encouraging pupils to join school clubs would be the best way D. involving pupils in making school rules. 16.Below are statements.about a prominent traditional leader in Kenya. (i) He settled near Nairobi (ii). He was involved in long distance trade. (iii) He could predict about the future. (iv) He was a medicineman. The leader described above is A. Waiyaki B. Masaku C. Koitalel arap Somoei D. Mekatilili wa Menza. 17.Which one of the following would be the best way of managing population growth in Kenya? A. Making laws against early marriages. B. Advising the youth against sexual immorality. C. Improving access to family planning services. D. Developing a national population policy. 18.Below are some conditions that favour the growing of a crop. (i) Well drained volcanic soils. (ii) Low temperatures throughout the year (iii) Rainfall of between 1000 mm-1500 mm well distributed throughout the year. The conditions described above favour the growing of A. Sugarcane B. Cotton C. Pyrethrum D. Cocoa. 19.Who among the following people conducts customary marriages in Kenya? A. Religious leader. B. Magistrate. C. District Commissioner. D. Clan Elder. 20. On his way from school, Matata a standard sevenpupil, saw a stranger stealing from a shop. As are sponsible citizen, Matata should A. call people to beat the thief B. report the matter to his friends C. keep quiet about the matter D. inform the shop owner. 21.Which one of the following may cause lawlessness in a society? A. Morality. B. Literacy. C. Laziness. D. Poverty. 22.One of the reasons for the formation of early political associations in Kenya was to demand for A. the release of Kenyatta B. independence C. constitutional reforms D. the reduction of taxes. 23.The main benefit of poultry farming in Kenya is that it is a source of A. proteins B. employment C. income D. manure. 24.Below are functions of a town in Kenya. (I) It is an industrial centre. (ii) It is a cultural centre. (iii) It is a transport terminus. (iv) It has a container depot. The town whose functions are listed above is A. Thika B. Nakuru C. Eldoret D. Mombasa. 25.Three of the following statements are true about the role of the government in promoting trade. Which one is not? A. Ensuring goods sold are of right weight. B. Providing currency for trade. C. Setting taxes to be charged on goods. D. Controlling the number of traders. 26.The best way of protecting children from abuse is by A. leaving them under the care of relatives B. making them do their homework C. employing people to take care of them D. making them aware of common abuses. 27.Below are some uses of minerals. (i) Filtering of water. (II) Making of heat insulators. (iii) Making of glass. (iv) Manufacturing of cement. (v) Manufacturing ofpaints. Which one of the following combinations of uses listed above is for diatomite? A. (i), (ii) and (iii). B. (i), (ii) and (v). C. (ii), (iii) and (iv). D. (iii), (iv) and (v). 28.Three of the following are problems facing tourism in Eastern Africa. Which one is not? A. Political instability in some countries. B. Inaccessibility of some tourist attraction sites. C. High cost of accommodation. D. Destruction of tourist sites by wild animals. 29.Mary, a standard six pupil in a boarding school, has fallen sick and the Head teacher needs money to buy medicine for her. The fastest way for the parents to send the money to the school is by A. using mobile phone money transfer B. depositing the money in the school bank account C. sending somebody with the money to the school D. sending a postal money order to the school. 30.Which one of the following industries is common in the Eastern Africa countries? A. Vehicles assembly. B. Paper manufacturing. C. Food Processing. D. Petroleum refining. 31.Three of the following were functions of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). Which one was not? A. Carrying out joint military action to enforce resolutions by members. B. Supporting various liberation movements in Africa. C. Acted as fora through which Africans spoke in one voice in international meetings. D. Encouraged close cultural interactions among African states. 32.It is important to work together in a community in order to A. improve welfare of one another B. identify lazy people C. share resources equally D. preserve the culture of the people. 33. Kenya became a republic through A. establishment of regional government B. establishment of a central government C. creation of a post of Governor General D. formation of a coalition government. 34.Which one of the following is a source of revenue for the National Government? A. parking fee. B. sale of bonds. C. harambee funds. D. school fees. 35.John and Peter had an argument over a lost book. David, their friend, helped them to agree. Which one of the following ways did David use to resolve the conflict? A. Litigation. B. Peacemaking. C. Mediation. D. Negotiation. 36.The Constitution of Kenya is important in that it A. contains records of parliamentary proceedings B. contains government policies C. shows the structure of the government D. shows the budget of the country. 37.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 38.Which one of the following is a modern method of preserving fish? A. Sun-drying. B. Canning C. Smoking. D. Salting. 39.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. C. All decisions are made by the head of state. 40.Which one of the following statements is true about the policy of assimilation used by the French in Senegal? A. The French were made to learn African languages. B. Africans became citizens of France. C. Africans were refused to vote in general elections. D. The French appointed Africans to rule Senegal. 41.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. 42.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. 43.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. 44.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. 45.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. Loading … Question 1 of 45
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