2026 Form 3 History Mid Term 2 Exam with Marking Scheme

This paper covers the following topics: Section A Definition of democracy and types practised in Kenya Archaeology — methods used to obtain historical information and dating of fossils Eastern Cushites and sub-groups Agikuyu council of elders African reactions to British invasion Methods used by the British to establish rule in Kenya Baganda Kingdom and religious groups during Kabaka Mutesa’s reign Nairobi as a city — challenges and growth factors Africa as the cradle of humankind Archaeological sites in Kenya where early man was found Kenya National Anthem and national unity symbols Shona community — symbols of unity Factors promoting national unity in Kenya Early visitors to the East African coast from 1500 AD Section B White settlement in Kenya during the pre-colonial period Social organisation of the Mijikenda Akamba participation in long-distance trade Growth of Nairobi as an urban centre Mau Mau movement — reasons for collaboration Nandi resistance — causes of its duration Construction of the Kenya-Uganda railway Christian missionaries in East Africa — reasons for coming Section C Human rights — groups that monitor rights and responsibilities of Kenyan citizens Conflict — categories and factors limiting national unity in Kenya Constitutional law — advantages of a written constitution and features of the Independence constitution Number of Questions: 24 questions (Questions 1–24) Structure: Three sections — Section A (answer all 17 short-answer questions), Section B (answer any 3 from Questions 18–21), Section C (answer any 2 from Questions 22–24)