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SECTION A – MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQ)

[15 MARKS]

There are fifteen questions in this section, each carrying one mark. Each question has four
options: A, B, C and D. Read the questions carefully and circle the correct answer. Answer all
questions.

1. Which British engineer is known for designing the construction of locomotives and
railways?

A. George Stephenson C. Thomas Edison

B. Nikola Tesla D. Henry Ford

2. In 1858, Isambard Brunel build the biggest steamship in the world at that time, which

was named .

A. The Great Western C. The Great Northern

B. The Great Southern D. The Great Eastern

3. What were some of the demands made by the Chartist campaigners?

I. Men above 21 years of age be allowed to vote

II. Votes to be cast in secret
III. Elections should be held every month
IV. Elections should be held every year

A. I only C. I, II and IV

B. I and III D. I, II, III, and IV

4. The Suffragettes published a newspaper called .

A. Votes for Her C. The Women Chronicles

B. Votes for Women D. The Female Chronicles

5. The contract or law which joined England with Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland is
called a/an .

A. Act of union C. Treaty of union

B. Act of unity D. Treaty of unity

6. Henry VIII was of which royal dynasty?

A. Windsor C. Tudor

B. Stuart D. Norman

7. Henry VIII divorced Catherine of Aragon to marry which of the following women?

A. Anne Boleyn C. Anne of Cleves

B. Anne Hyde D. Anne Hathaway

8. Why was Thomas Cromwell executed?

A. He stole from the King’s treasury C. He started a rebellion against the King

B. He spread rumours about the King D. He failed to cancel the King’s marriage

arrangement to Anne of Cleves

9. What is the official religion of the Republic of Ireland?

A. Hinduism C. Catholicism

B. Christianity D. Buddhism

10. The British brought African slaves to the West Indies to work in

plantations.

A. Salt C. Corn

B. Pepper D. Sugar

11. Which of the following countries are in the West Indies?

I. Philippines
II. Jamaica
III. Barbados
IV. Trinidad and Tobago

A. I and II C. I, II and IV

B. I and IV D. II, III, and IV

12. In 1857, India rebelled against Britain in an event known as _ .

A. The Indian Revolt C. The Indian Rally

B. The Indian Rebellion D. The Indian Mutiny

13. What is the meaning of a republic?

A. A country without a monarchy C. A country without a constitution

B. A small country D. A large country

14. Which of the following are the reasons European powers conquered Africa?

I. Trade
II. Precious metals
III. To gain glory
IV. To spread Christianity

A. I and II C. I, II and IV

B. I and IV D. I, II, III, and IV

15. Who led American troops in the War on Independence and is known as the first
President of the United States of America?

A. George Bush C. Abraham Lincoln

B. George Washington D. Theodore Roosevelt

 SECTION B – DIAGRAMS & CHARTS

[15 MARKS]

Fill in the blanks with the correct answers. Answer all questions.

1. Between they years 1500 and 1922, six major events took place which would change
and develop Britain into what it is today. List any four of those events.

Significant Events In Great

Britain’s Growth

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2. In 1905, the Liberal Party formed a new government. They introduced many new
reforms which made life easy for the poor, old and school children. List and explain any
three of those reforms.

Welfare Reforms Introduced by

The Liberal Party

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3. By 1914, European countries had conquered most of Africa’s land. Complete the chart
on the percentage of land acquired by the different European powers.

COLONISATION OF AFRICA BY EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

INDEPENDENT
3%
5%

7%
36%
PORTUGESE

8%

GERMANY

8%

1%

32%

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 SECTION C – STRUCTURED QUESTIONS
[15 MARKS]

There are ten structured questions in this section. Answer all questions.

1. Which disease killed thousands of people and is also known as “The Killer In The
Water”?

[1]

2. Describe the Chartist Campaign.

[1]

3. What was the Suffrage Campaign fighting for?

[1]

4. (a) In the year 1533, which drastic change did King Henry VIII introduce in England?

[1]
(b) Why did King Henry VIII introduce this change to the land?

[2]
5. In 1534, the king made himself the Head of the Church of England and channeled all the
money to the royal treasury, instead of the church. Sir Thomas More, the Chancellor,
opposed this decision and was executed.

If you were Sir Thomas More, would you have fought for justice and what was right even
if that meant you might be put to death? Or would you have allowed the king to have his
way to keep your life? Give a reason for your answer.

[2]

6. Name the three countries England has united with thus far.

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

[3]

7. What caused the Great Famine in Ireland from 1845 to 1849?

[1]

8. Who was responsible for the abolition of slavery under the British?

[1]
9. In your opinion, why is slavery a bad concept and needs to be abolished?

[2]

10. Which man is known for his teachings of non-violence and is hailed “The Father of
Indian Independence”?

[1]

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 SECTION D – KNOWLEDGE OF COUNTRIES
[5 MARKS]

1. Name all the countries which are part of Great Britain, other than England.
2. Name all the countries which are part of the United Kingdom, other than England.