Urbanisation — 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.

Define the term urbanisation and describe early urbanisation in Africa and Europe

Describe the emergence of modern urban centres in Africa

Discuss the impact of agrarian and industrial developments on urbanisation

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The process of population movement from rural to urban areas has significantly shaped societies throughout history. This phenomenon has led to the emergence of various urban centres, particularly in Africa and Europe, which played crucial roles in their respective developments. (a) Define the term urbanisation. (2 marks) (b) Name three early urban centres in Africa. (3 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks

Urbanisation is the process by which an increasing proportion of a population moves to and lives in towns and cities (2 mks)

Part (b) — 3 marks

Cairo (Egypt) (1 mk)

Meroe/Merowe (Sudan) (1 mk)

Kilwa (East Africa) (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

Define the term agrarian development and explain its influence on urbanisation in Kenya. (4 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks

Agrarian development refers to the process of modernising agriculture to increase productivity and efficiency (2 mks)

Part (b) — 2 marks

Increased agricultural productivity leads to surplus production, which encourages rural-urban migration (1 mk)

The growth of agribusiness creates jobs in urban areas, attracting more people from rural settings (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER2 marks

State two effects of urbanisation on social structures in African societies. (2 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks

Emergence of new social classes, including a working and middle class (1 mk)

Increased urban poverty and informal settlements due to rapid population growth (1 mk)

State three reasons for the emergence of urban centres in Africa during the 19th century. (3 marks)

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