Colonial administration — KCSE History & Government

KCSE History & Government · 53 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives

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Key learning outcomes for this topic, aligned to the KNEC KCSE syllabus.

Define indirect rule and direct rule; describe how each system was applied in British East Africa

Explain the effects of colonial administration on the political, social and economic life of Africans in Kenya

Describe the role of missionaries, settlers and traders in the colonisation of Kenya and their relationships with African communities

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State three contributions of missionaries to healthcare in Kenya. (3 marks)

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Part (a) — 3 marks

Established hospitals and clinics to provide medical care (1 mk)

Trained local personnel in basic medical practices (1 mk)

Conducted vaccination campaigns to prevent diseases (1 mk)

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Name two ways in which missionary activities impacted local cultures in Kenya. (2 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks

Introduction of Western education led to changes in traditional practices (1 mk)

Promotion of Christianity resulted in the decline of some indigenous religions (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

Explain how missionaries contributed to the development of education in Kenya. (4 marks)

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Part (a) — 4 marks

Established formal schools to provide education to children (1 mk)

Developed literacy programs to teach reading and writing (1 mk)

Introduced vocational training to equip individuals with skills (1 mk)

Promoted education for girls, increasing female literacy rates (1 mk)

List three challenges faced by missionaries in Kenya during the 19th century. (3 marks)

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