Social, economic and political organization of African societies — 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.

Describe the social and economic organization of the Baganda, Shona and Ashanti

Discuss the political organization of the Baganda, Shona and Ashanti

Compare the social, economic and political organization of African societies in the 19th century

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Identify two main economic activities practiced by the Hausa people in the 19th century. (2 marks)

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Part (b) — 2 marks

Trade — engaging in long-distance trade across the Sahara (1 mk)

Agriculture — farming staple crops such as millet and sorghum (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER3 marks

List three key political structures of the Zulu society in the 19th century. (3 marks)

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Part (a) — 3 marks

The chief (inkosi) as the head of the society (1 mk)

Councils of elders (izinduna) advising the chief (1 mk)

Warrior regiments (impi) responsible for defense and governance (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER2 marks

Identify two significant roles of the council of elders in the political organization of the Shona. (2 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks

Advising the chief on governance and community issues (1 mk)

Resolving conflicts and disputes among community members (1 mk)

Name two key political leaders of the Baganda Kingdom during the 19th century. (2 marks)

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