Development of transport and communication — KCSE History & Government

KCSE History & Government · 20 practice questions · 3 syllabus objectives

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

Explain the traditional and modern means of transport

Describe the traditional and modern means of communication

Analyse the impact of modern means of transport and communication

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easySHORT ANSWER3 marks

State three impacts of mobile communication on social interaction in Kenya. (3 marks)

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Part (a) — 3 marks

Enhances connectivity between family and friends, regardless of distance (1 mk)

Facilitates real-time communication, increasing responsiveness (1 mk)

Promotes social networking through various platforms (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER2 marks

State two ways in which the development of rail transport has impacted trade in Kenya. (2 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks

Rail transport lowers transportation costs, making goods cheaper to trade (1 mk)

Increases the speed of transporting bulk commodities to markets (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER2 marks

Identify two modern communication technologies that have transformed information sharing in Kenya. (2 marks)

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Part (b) — 2 marks

Mobile phones enabling instant communication (1 mk)

The internet facilitating global connectivity and information access (1 mk)

List three traditional methods of communication used by Kenyan communities before the introduction of modern technology. (3 marks)

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