Grade 5 SST Topical Questions Homework

GRADE 5 TOPICAL TRIALS
SOCIAL STUDIES
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CBC GRADE 5 ALL STRANDS & SUBSTARNDS REVISION QUESTIONS
GRADE 5 TOPICAL REVISION QUESTIONS.

SOCIAL STUDIES.
STRAND 1: NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENTS
ASSESSMENT 1
41. List 2 elements of a map.
a)
b)
2. Kenya borders Uganda to the
A. North B. South C. West D. East
3. Physical features are grouped into 2 groups namely:
a)
b)
4. Which one of the following is the largest valley in Kenya?
A. Rift Valley B. Ewaso Kedong Valley C. Kerio Valley D. Victoria Valley
5. A low lying flat land is called a
6._is the highest mountain in Kenya.
7. The largest river in Kenya is
Name the following physical features
8.
9.
10.
11.List 2 climatic regions in Kenya.
a)
b)
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12.Nairobi experience __climate.
13 List 2 characteristic of a desert and semi desert climate.
14.Give 2 main historic built environments
15.List 2 museums located in Kenya.
STRAND 2: PEOPLE AND POPULATION

ASSESSMENT 2
1. What is culture?
2. Name 2 ways traditional African education was done in the past.
a)
b)
Define the following words
3.Densely populated.
4.Population. 7
5.Give 2 importance of the traditional African education.
a)
b)
6.Who among the following taught the
youth in the past?
A. Grandfather C. Lecturers B. Teachers D. Doctors
7.Which one of the following areas is densely populated?
A. Turkana C. Marsabit B. Garisa D. Nairobi
8.People who speak the same language are
known as
9.List 5 main language groups in Kenya.
10. Name 3 school administrative leaders.
STRAND 3: RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES

ASSESSMENT 3
1.The act of catching fish in lakes is called
2. List down 2 methods of fishing.
(a)
(b)
3. Where do most fish in Kenya come from?
4. Name challenges facing dairy farming in Kenya.
(a)
(b)
5. The keeping of cows for milk production is called
6.Write 4 resources found in Kenya. (a) (b) (c) (d)
7, What are the importance of farming?
(a)
(b)
8. List 2 factors that favour dairy farming in Kenya.
(a)
(b)
Name the following methods of fishing
9.
10.
11.Give 2 examples of fish caught in inland fishing grounds.
ASSESSMENT 4
1, List down 2 causes of road accidents ip Kenya.
(a)
(b)
Name the following road signs
2.
3.
4.List 2 means of communication
5. What do you call areas set aside to protect wildlife?
6. A person who travels to places for pleasure and enjoyment is called a
7. Name 2 minerals mined in Kenya. (a) (b)
8. Name 2 areas limestone is mined. (a) (b)
Which method of fishing is shown in the above picture?
10.List 2 tourist attractions in Kenya.
(a)
(b)
STRAND 4: POLITICAL SYSTEM AND GOVERNANCE

LEARDERSHIP AND POLITICAL CHANGE
ASSESSMENT 5
1. Who is the head of the judiciary?
2. Give 2 functions of a judiciary.
a)
b)
3. Write 3 arms of the Government.
4. The body incharge of election called in Kenya is
5. Define the word democracy?
6. Write 3 basic human rights in Kenya.
7. List 4 national symbols in Kenya.
8. What does the white colour in the national flag mean?
9. List 2 qualities of a good citizen.
10. __were the traditional leaders of the Maasai.
11.The Agiriama people were led by the prophetess called
12. Who guided Rebmann and Krapf into discovering Mount Kenya?
13. Before the coming of the Europeans, the Ameru were ruled by a d
14. List 3 importance of early forms of government.
SOCIAL STUDIES MODEL TEST PAPERS

ASSESSMENT 1
a)Use the map of Kenya to answer question 1-6
1.The mountain marked A is the
2.The lake marked B is the
3.The country marked E is
4.The lake marked C is
5.The river marked F is
6.The ocean marked D is
7.River that flow throughout the year are called
8.Small rivers that join major rivers are
9.The heading or name given to a map is called
10.__is the compass point between south and south east.
11.Which is the highest mountain in Kenya?
12.A large area of low lying island is called
13.List 3 islands found in lake victoria
14.List 3 elements of a map
15.The modified equatorial climate region of Kenya is
16.Which religion of Kenya has modified tropical climate
17.List 3 main historic built environments
18.
19.
20.
21.List 2 characteristics of a good citizen
22.List 3 causes of road accidents in our country.
23__maintains law and order in our country.
24__is a system of government in which people vote to elect their leadership.
25.African traditional education took place __
A.in the morning B.evenings C.throughout a persons life D.after initiation
26.Write 2 importance of mining in Kenya
27.Name 2 methods of fishing
28.The largest national park in Kenya is called
29.Give 3 subgroups of the nilotes
30.List 2 forms of communication used by traditional african societes
31.The growing of flowers is known as
32.Which mineral is found in Kariandusi near Gilgil in Nakuru county?
33.Which one of the following is a fresh water fish
A.Tuna B.Tilapia C.Kingfish D.Mullet
34.The Rendile,Orma and Burji belong to
A.Bantu B.Plain nilotes C.Cushites D.Semites
35.In the traditional african societes ,the maasai were ruled by
36.List 2 ways of becoming a Kenyan citizen
37.How many colours does a Kenyan flag have.
38.List 3 arms of a National government
39.Give 3 problems facing mining in Kenya.
40.List 2 game reserves found in Kenya.
41.Which language group came to Kenya mainly because of trade
42.The general elections in Kenya are held after __years
43.Name two human rights
44.List 3 wild animals that attract tourists
45.Which of the following country is a neighbor of Kenya.
A.Tanzania B.Nigeria C.Congo D.Ghana
46.Rivers that do not flow during the dry months are known as
47.The fastest but expensive form of transport is
Draw and name four cardinal points of a compass
48.
49.
50.
ASSESSMENT 2
Use the following map and answer questions 1-7
1.Which religion are people in Kimto area
2.What is the direction of the quarry from the church
3.What evidence shows that the south east part of kimto area does not receive adequate rainfall
4.What is the climate in the Northern part of kimto area
5.Which is the common means of transport in Kimto area
6.Name three economic activities practiced in Kimto area
7.What is the direction of the cattle dip from the school?
8.Diatomite is used for
9.The black colour on our flag stands for
10.Write 2 elements of a good citizen
11.Which of the following group consist of cushites only
A.Aromo,somalia,gabbra B.Oromo,rendile,samburu C.Nandi,kipsigis,tugen D.Somali,luo,ameru
12.Who was a traditional leader among the giriama
Use the map of Kenya to answer questions 13-17
13.The shaded relief region marked B is known as
14.What is the name of the lake marked D
15.The town marked A is known as
16.Which language group migrated into Kenya using the route marked Z?
17.What is the name of the lake marked C
18.The Rendile,orma and burji belong to__language group
19.Which of the following farms of communication reach many people at the same time?
20.The nandi believed in a God called
21.List 3 crops that do well in hot and wet climate
22.A__is an area of fairly high but flat land.
23.What do you call the feature formed by Tana river as it drains into Indian ocean__
24.Animals such as elephants ,lions which attract tourists are known as
25.List 2 examples of bantus in Kenya
26.Map
27.Compass
28.Kenya has a total atea of
29.How low or high a place os referred to as__
30.The largest plateau in Kenya is
31.Name the following physical features
32.
33.
34.List 4 elements of weather
35.Which climatic region is experienced in Mombasa and Kisumu
36.Write 2 monuments located in Kenya.
37.The way of life of people is called
38.Give 3 methods of instrunctions used in African traditional education
39.List 5 school administrative leaders.
40.Which are the main language groups in Kenya
41__is depending on each other for various things.
42.Areas with very many people are called __
43.List 2 examples of resources found in Kenya.
44.Growing of crops and keeping of livestock is known as
45.What are thr importance of farming
46.Which factors favour dairy farming in Kenya
47.Which areas is horticultural farming practiced in Kenya.
48.Name the following methods of fishing
49.
50.Draw and colour a Kenyan flag.
ASSESSMENT 3
The people of Mambo area are
A. Muslims B. Pagans C. Christians D. Hindus
2) The railway in Mambo area is likely to transport (a) Passengers (b) Tourists (c) Coffee (d) Animal
products
(3) The main food crop in Mambo area is
(4) What evidence in the map shows that there is security in Mambo area
(5) The river in Mambo area drains its water into a
(6) The main social service offered in mambo area is
(a) Health (b) Farming (c) Religion (d) Education
(7) What is the direction of the coffee factory from the forest
(8) List 2 inland fishing grounds in Kenya
Draw 2 methods of inland fishing in Kenya
9.
10.
11.Name 3 challenges facing dairy farming in Kenya
12) The most common form of transport in Kenya is
13) A high flat land is called
14) List 2 ways of reducing road accidents in our country
15. Name the following means of communication
16.
17.
18) Natural homes for wildlife are known as
19) ………………………manages National reserves
What is the meaning of the following words
20) Mining
21) Tourist
22) Citizen
23) Which one of the following is used to make soap and glass.
A. Limestone B. Petroleum C. Salt D. Diatomite
24) List 2 problems of mining in Kenya
25.Give the name of the following roads sign.
26.
27.
28) Name 2 traditional leaders in Kenya
29) Voi town was named after a
30) What was the name of Ameru's clan heads
31) List 2 importance of ear|y forms of government
32) Name 4 national symbols in Kenya
33.Write the meaning of the following colour of a kenyan flag.
34.Red
35.Black
36.White
37.Green
37) Give 2 importance of human right
38) The rule of people is called
39) Explain the process of voting
40) What is the other name legislature
41) The Judicially is made up of
42) List 2 lements of a map
43.Kenya borders Indian Ocean in the
44.__is the highest mountain in Keny
45.A river that dry up during a dry season is called.
46.A place where rivers end is called a
47) Name 2 vegetations found in a swamp
48) Which areas experience cool and wet climate religions.
49.Name the following historical site.
50.In traditional African education boys were taught by
ASSESSMENT 4
Use the following map and answer the following questions 1-7
1.Which other cash crop do well in the south Eastern side of Gaika Area?
A. Sugar cane B. Coffee C. Sisal D. Rice
2.The land in Gaika Area slopes from
A.North to south B.East to southwest C.North East to West D.West to North East
3.Which religion do people of Gaika area practice and
4.The main cash crop on the South East part of Gaika area is
5.What is the most common means of transport in Gaika area
6.What is the direction of mosque from the saw mill?
7.The climate of the south Eastern part of Mwaro area is likely to be
A. Cool and wet B. Cool and dry C. Hot and wet D. Hot and dry
8) Give 2 importance of African traditional education
9) List 2 duties of a deputy head teacher
10) People who speak the same language are known as
11) List four examples of hill found in Kenya
12) Which language group in Kenya forms the largest part of people Kenya
13) Which areas are densely populated
14) List 3 resources found in Kenya
Use the following map to answer questions 15-18
15) What is the name of the physical feature marked T
(16) The feature marked F is
(17) The mountain marked D is
(18) The neighboring country marked G is
(19) The method of farming where farmers grow food crops for their use is called
20) List 2 examples of cushites
(21) Name 2 methods that were used to teach in the traditional African society
(22) The process of keeping cattle for milk and milk products is known as __
Draw 3 horticultural crops grown in Kenya and name them
23.
24.
25.
26) Name 3 examples of fish caught in inland fishing grounds
Find the meaning of the following words
(27) Transport
(28) Culture
(29) Which mode of transport is the slowest and cheapest
A.Railway B.Road C.Air D.VVater
(30) Which form of communication is used to entertain people
Write true or false
(31) National parks are owned by Kenya wildlife service
(32) Wildlife does not create employment
(33) Limestone is used to make food tasty
(34) Kivoi wa Mwendwa was a Kamba long distance trader
(35) Mekatilili discovered mount Kenya
(36) Give 2 contributions made by Mekatilili to her peepIe
37) Which one of the following is not a national symbol in Kenya
A. Public seal B. Kenyan flag C. Police officers D. National Anthem
(38) Kenyans sing National anthem during
(39) Name 2 people who use a map to show direction
(40) Name 3 examples of Relief features
(41) A dry area that is surrounded by water is called an
(42) __is the largest swamp in Kenya
Draw and name 2 symbols of weather
(43)
(44)
(45) Which of the following climatic region is experienced on mountains A. Tropical climatic region B.
Desert climate C. Mountain climatic region D. Modified tropical climate
(46) Write 2 ways of caring for historical Built Environments
(47) __ is the head of a school
(48) Which arm of government ensures justice is done to all Kenyans?
(49) Give 2 functions of an executive
(50) __is the head of an executive
ASSESSMENT 5
Use the following map and answer the questions 1-7
(1) The length of the railway in Gatuo area
A. 11 Km B. 7Km C. 6Km D. 2Km
(2) The main economic activity on the western part of Gatu area is
A. Cash crop farming B.Lumbering C.Mlnlng D.Tourism
3.The railway line in Gatu is likely to transport
A. Tea B. Tourists c. Minerals D. Coffee
(4) What type of settlement is in Gatuo area
(5) The land in Gatuo area rises from
(6) Three of the following economic activities are carried out in Gatuo area except
A. Mining B. Lumbering C. Trading D. Tourism
(7) What is the direction of Gatuo market from the quarry?
(8) Mention 3 arms of the government in Kenya
(9) What is the other name of legislature?
(10) __ is a drawing that presents the earth or part of it on a flat surface.
11) White 4 main points of a compass
12)List 3 duties of a class teacher
Study the map of Kenya and answer questions 13-17
(13) What do we call National park marked
(14) The river marked A is known as
(15) The water body marked B is
(16) What do we call the town marked E
(17) The island marked D is
A. Chale B. Fuzi C. Turkana D. Rusinga
(18) What is the main tourist attraction at the coast
(19) Which is the largest plateau in Kenya
(20) What is the total area of Kenya
What is the meaning of the following words?
21) Democracy
(22) Citizen
(23) Dairy farming
(24) List 3 causes of road accidents in Kenya
(25) Write 3 examples of cushites
(26) Kenya boarders Tanzania to the
Draw and name 3 drainage features
27.
28.
29.
30.What is a permanent river?
31.An average condition of weather in an area is called
32.The following are characteristics of a climatic region.
(i) The area is hot and dry ii)High temperatures during the day and low temperatures at night (iii) It
covers the northern and Eastern part of Kenya
Which climate region is described above
(33) The rain shadow side of a mountainis also known as
(34) Write 2 reasons why it is important to care for historic built environments
(35) The traditional African education was known as _
(36) Values such as __and __ were instilled in children during a non formal education
A.Respect and obedience B.Respect and selfishness C.Dishonest and obedience
D.Selfishness and dishonest
(37) _chairs staff meetings in schools
(38) Who takes minutes during school meeting
(39) Write 3 main language groups in Kenya
(40) The Asians mostly come to Kenya to
(41) The total number of people living in a
particular area is called
(42) Give 2 examples of sparsely popu|ated areas
(43) List 2 ways of caring for resources in Kenya
(44) John is a farmer He grows Tomatoes, Maize and carrots for use at home. What method of farming
does John practice
(45) Name 2 factors that favour dairy farming in Kenya
Name the following methods of fishing
46.
47.
48.Most fish in Kenya come from
49.List 2 modern forms of transport
50.Draw and name a road sign.
ASSESSMENT 6
1.River Muiri flows towards direction
2.Which is the most important means of transport in muiri area
3.Which one of the following is a cash crop grown in Muiri area
A.cotton B. Pyrethrum C. Coffee D. Sisal
(4) What type of climate is found in the north Eastern side of Muiri area
A. Cool and wet 8. Hot and wet C. Hot and dry D. Cool and dry
(5) What is the evidence of communication in Muiri area
(6) How many tributaries does river Muiri has?
(7) The type of settlement in Muiri area is
A. Linear B. Clustered C. Nuclear D. Sparse

(8) List 2 traditional means of communication
(9) Areas set aside to protect wildlife are called
(10) What does KWS mean?
(11) Cutting down of trees without replacing is called
(12) Name 3 communities that belong to the Nilotes
(13) If an area has few people we say the population is
(14) Name 2 methods that were used to teach young people in the traditional African society.
15
16
(17) Name 2 uses of Diatomite
(18) Soda ash is mined in lake _
(19) Name 2 fishing grounds in Kenya
(20) Write 3 tourist attraction in Kenya

(26) Which body organizes elections in Kenya _
(27) List 2 benefits of tourism in Kenya
(28) Which is not a cardinal point of a compass?
A. East B. North C. South D. South-East
(29) Which among the following crops is not a horticultural crop? A. Sunflowers B. Maize C. Water
melon D. Onions
(30) Write 2 benefits of democracy in Kenya
(31) Name 3 Island found at the Indlan ocean
(32) Which group of people followed route marked B during their migration into Kenya
(33) What is the name of the national park ‘ r marked M? (34) The lake marked K is shared between three
countries which one are they?
(35) What is the name of the mountain marked C (36) The water body marked D is called
(37) Which mineral is mined at Kariandusi
(38) What is the original homeland of the niiotes
(39) Which arm of the government is responsible for making the laws?
(40) The coastal lowlands are
A. Cool and wet B. Hot and wet C. Hot and dry D. Cool and dry
(41) Which of the following is a modern fishing method
A. Basket . B. Trawling C. Traps D. Herbs
(42) What do you call rivers that do not flow during the dry months
(43) Climate IS hot and dry throughout the year temperatures hugh during the day and cold at night. This
climate is
Use the map of kenya to answer questions 44-48
(44) The river marked A is river
(45) The Mountain marked B is mount
(46) The river marked C has its source at
(47) What is the name of the lake marked D
(48) The town marked E is known as
(49) Which is the fastest but expensive means of transport
(50) What is climate?
ASSESSMENT 7
Use the map of Sopa Area to answer questions 1 -7
1) What is the direction of the ranch from maize farm?
2) In which direction does the river flow to?
3) What is the natural vegetation in the Northwestern part of the map?
A. Scrub B. Shrub' C. Forest D. Grass
4) Which of these services is not provided in Sopa town
A. Religious services B. Transport services C. Health Services D. Recreation Services
5) Which is the food crop grown in Sopa area
6) Which is the climatic conditions experienced in the Northern Eastern part of the map
A. Cool and dry B. Hot and dry C. Cool and wet D. Hot and wet
7) Which economic activity is practiced in the North West part
8) Give 2 importance of a limestone
Match the minerals with where they are found
9) Diatomite Bamburi
10) Soda ash Lamu
11) Limestone Magadi
12) Salt. Kariandusi
13) Limestone Magadi
14) Write 3 tourist attractions found in Kenya
15) __and__ discovered mount Kenya
16) Voi town was named efter
17) During the early forms of government, the Ameru were ruled by
18) The most powerful Oloibon in the maasai community was called
19) A person belonging to a certain country is known as a
20) Name 3 qualities of a good citizen
21) A Kenyan flag has colours
22) A government signature that is used on official government documents is called
23) List 2 basic human rights in Kenya
24) The rule of people is called
Draw 3 physical features found in Kenya
25.
26.
27.
28.What are qualifications of a Kenyan voter?
29) What are the 3 arms of a National government (a) (b) (c)
30) List 3 functions of a judiciary (a) (b) (C)
31) Which body is in charge of elections in Kenya?
32) What does the red colour in thenational flag mean ?
33) List 5 elements of a map
Study the map of East Africa and answer questions 34-38
34) What is the capital city of the county marked i?
35) The country marked J is to the of Country marked l.
36) What is the name of the country marked G
37) The country marked | borders country M to the
38) The country marked 2 is called
39) Name 2 examples of relief features in Kenya (3) (b)
40) How low or high a place is called
41) Give 2 examples of hills found in Kenya (a) (b)
42) A place where a river ends is called a
Draw and name 2 elements of weather
43)
44)
45) The following describes climatic area of a place
(a) Receives a lot of rainfall (b) Has high altitude (c) It receives relief rainfall Which climatic region does
the following area experience
46) Depending on each other for various thing is called
47) What is the economic activity for the Bantus?
48) Areas with very many people are called
49) Name 2 examples of sparsely populated areas
50)Name 3 skills taught to the youth in the past
ASSESSMENT 8
Use the map of Kivu area to answer questions 1-7
1.The people living in south-western part of the map are most likely to be members of the
A. Hindu faith B. Islamic faith C. Christian faith D. African tradition religion
2.Which of these services is not available to the people living in Kivu Area
A. Transport B. Religion C. Education D. Health
3.Which economic activity is likely to be carried out in the North-Western
part of the map
4.River Kivu flows to which physical feature
5.What is the direction of the coconut farm from the school?
6.The climate condition experienced in the market near the sea is likely to be
A. Hot and wet B. Cool and wet C. hot and dry D. cool and dry
7.It is true to say that most settlements in Kivu area are located
A. Around the coconut farm B. Around the hills C. Along the sea D. Along the roads
8.__are people who speak the same language
9.Name 3 school administrative leaders
10.Write 2 ways of taking care of soil
11.List 2 methods of farming
12) The keeping of cattle for milk is caned
Name the foIlowing Horticultural crops below
16) Give 2 examples of fish caught in inland fishing ground.
Draw the following methods of fishing
17) Trawling method
18) Long lining method
19) List 3 modes of transport in Kenya
20) Write 2 ways of reducing road accidents
What do the following road sign mean?
21.
22.
23) Name 2 modem means of communication (a) (b)
24)__ is 3 natural home for wildlife.
25) Give 2 examples of game parks in Kenya (a) (b)
26) A person who travels from one place to another for pleasure is called a
27) Which one of the following minerals is used to make cement
A. Soda ash B. Diatomite C. Limestone D. Petroleum
28) Which problems are facing mining in Kenya
29) The traditional leader among the Giriama community was caued
30) Which of these methods of fishing is not mainly used for large scale fishing A. Use of basket traps B.
Purse seining C. Trawling D. Net drifting
31) Tourists travel from overseas countries to Kenya mainly by use of transport
32) Goods sold to other countries are called
33) Each of the forty seven countries of Kenya is headed by
34) Streams that join major river are known as
35) Kenya lies to the North and NorthEast of a country known as
36) Which one of these sets consists of nilotes only?
A. Maasai, Samburu, Iteso
B. Ameru, Maasai, Mijikenda
C. Tugen, Kikuyu, Luo
D. Luhya, Njemps, Maasai
37) The growing of fruits, flowers and vegetables is known as
38) List 2 problems facing diary farming in Kenya
39) The cutting down of trees is known as
40) The duty of arresting law breakers is conducted by
41) A subsistence farmer grow crops
A. Home consumption 8. On large scale C. For sale D. In large plantation
42) Write 2 responsibilities of a Kenyan citizen (a) (b)
43) The legislature is also known as the
44) Which of the following nationa) parks is located near lake Victoria
A. Tsavo B. Ruma C. Malka mari D. Aberdare
45) List 2 forms of modern communication
46) What is the other name of river Athi?
47) The element of a map that contains symbols that have been used is the
48) Name four cardinal points of a compass.
49)What are permanent rivers
50)__is the largest valley in Kenya
ASSESSMENT 9
1)The source of river Pita is around the
2) The mouth of River Pita is around the
3) Write 3 economic activities being practiced in Pita area
(4) What is the direction of the school from the hill
5.What is the main form of transport in Pita Area
6.What is the direction of the swamps from the CD
7.What is the climatic condition experienced in North West of the map?
A. Cool and wet B. Hot and dry C. Cool and dry D. Hot and wet
8.Which one of the following is a cardinal point?
A. South-East B. North C. Northwest D. North East
10) Which of the following plains is found near lake Turkana
A. Athi-Kapiti B. Lokitipi C. Kano D. Lorta
11) All the following river flow into the lake basin except
A. River Nyando B. River Sondu-miriu C. River Mara D. River Turkwel 12) Semi-desert climatic region
experiences (a) (b)
13) Name 3 examples of Bantus (a) (b)
14) Galla, Dahalo, Borana are examples of
15) Indians, Arabs and Pakistanis are
generally known as
16) Semites came to Kenya mainly as
Use the map of Kenya to answer questions 17-21
17 The minerals mined at the place marked X is used in making
18) The town marked A is known as
19) Name 2 examples of fish caught at the water body marked Z (a) (b)
20.The national park marked J is known as
22. List 3 minerals mined in Kenya
Write 2 importance of wildlife in Kenya
23)
24)
25) Cultural artifacts are kept in
26) Which is the largest National Park it Kenya
27) List 2 places where dairy farming is practiced (a) (b)
28) A person born of Kenyan parents becames a Kenyan citizen by
(29) Which one of the following was a contribution of Mekatilili wa Menza?
A. She led the Giriama in fighting against the British
B. She resisted the introduction of colonial rule among her people
C. She was a prophet among her people
D. She collaborated with the British at the coast of Kenya
30) List 3 elements of a map (a) (b) (0)
Draw and name 3 physical features found in Kenya
31)
32)
33)
34) Fanza and chale Island are located in
35) Name 2 places that have cool and wet climate
36) Name 2 historical built environment (a) (b)
37) A way of life of people is called
38) Which one of the follows is a school administrative leader
A. Head teacher B. Governor C. Speaker D. Chief
39) A person who is incharge of learners in a class is called a
40) Which language group come through the horn of Africa
41) Densely populated area
42) Population
43) Resources
44) Agriculture
45) List 2 factors that favour dairy farming in Kénya (a) (b) (46) Give 2 modern forms of transport (a) (b)
47) Name 2 ways of reducing road accidents
Draw and name 3 road signs found in our roads
48)
49)
50)
ASSESSMENT 10
Use the map of Ngara Area to answer questions 1 -7
(1) The airstrip in Ngara area is mostly
used to transport
A. Vegetables 8. Wild Animals C. Tourist D. Poachers
2) The fastest means of transport Ngara area is by
A. Air B. Rail C. Road D. Water
3) The residents in the southern part of Ngara belong to
A. Islamic faith B. Christian faith C. Hindu faith D. African Religion
4) What is the direction of the National Park from the forest
5) Write 3 economic activities being practiced in Ngara area (a) (b) (C)
6) River Ngara flows into the
7) What is the direction of the school from the forest
8) Which element of a map shOWS the Ionshtp between the distance
on the map and the real distance on the ground _
9) What is the compass point between west and south
10) Which physical feature has taken the largest area in Kenya
A. Swampy region B. Rift valley . C. The mountains D. Nyika Plateau
11) The carrying away of soil by water or wind is known as
12) Which of the following rivers mouth in lake Turkana
A. River Sio B. River Yala C. River Migori D. River Turkwel
13) What climate condition are experienced in the area around Kisumu and Malindi
A. Hot and Wet conditions B. Cool and Wet conditions C. Cool and dry conditions D. Hot and dry
conditions
14) The country that lies to the southwest of Kenya is
15) Name 3 types of Bantu community (a) (b) (C)
16) Arabs and Nubians living in Kenya are classified as speakers.
Study the map of Kenya and answer questions 17-21
(17) The route marked B was followed by which community during the migration of Kenya
A. Bantu B. Semites C. Nilotes D. Cushites
18) The plains marked X in the map are known as
19) The National reserve marked C on the map is called
20) The river marked 2 on the map is
21) The mountain marked P is known as
22) Write 3 traditional methods of teaching in Kenya
23) Which of the following list contains a list of horticultural crops onw
A. Maize, beans and French beans B. Roses, carnations and weat C. Roses onions, kales D. Wheat, maize,
beans
24) List 2 minerals mined in Kenya (a) (b)
Draw and name 2 modern forms of communication
25)
26)
27) Name 2 elected political positions in Kenya (a) (b)
28) A process of choosing a leader in an election is called
29) The rule of people is known as
30) List 4 national symbols in Kenya
31) A person who belongs to a certain country is known as a
32) List 2 importance of early forms of government
Draw the following road signs
33. Stop sign
34. Pedestrian crossing
35. Round about
What is the name of fishing methods drawn below
36.
37.
38.The Kariandusi near Gilgil is a mining centre for
39.Write 2 importance of mining in Kenya
40) Which minerals is used to make fuels such as gas
41) Give 3 causes of road accidents in Kenya (3) (b) (c)
42) A drawing or a picture that represents the earth is called
Name the following physical features
43.
44.
45.
46) A law lying flat land is called
47) Name 2 things that grow in swamps (a) (b)
48) What is interdependence?
49.Name 2 places in Kenya that are densely populated
50.Write 2 ways of caring for forests.

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GRADE 5 TOPICAL TRIALS

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GRADE 5 TOPICAL REVISION QUESTIONS.

41. List 2 elements of a map.

2. Kenya borders Uganda to the

A. North B. South C. West D. East

3. Physical features are grouped into 2 groups namely:

4. Which one of the following is the largest valley in Kenya?

A. Rift Valley B. Ewaso Kedong Valley C. Kerio Valley D. Victoria Valley

5. A low lying flat land is called a

6._is the highest mountain in Kenya.

7. The largest river in Kenya is

Name the following physical features

11.List 2 climatic regions in Kenya.

12.Nairobi experience __climate.

13 List 2 characteristic of a desert and semi desert climate.

14.Give 2 main historic built environments

15.List 2 museums located in Kenya.

STRAND 2: PEOPLE AND POPULATION

2. Name 2 ways traditional African education was done in the past.

Define the following words

5.Give 2 importance of the traditional African education.

6.Who among the following taught the

youth in the past?

A. Grandfather C. Lecturers B. Teachers D. Doctors

7.Which one of the following areas is densely populated?

A. Turkana C. Marsabit B. Garisa D. Nairobi

8.People who speak the same language are

9.List 5 main language groups in Kenya.

10. Name 3 school administrative leaders.

STRAND 3: RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES

1.The act of catching fish in lakes is called

2. List down 2 methods of fishing.

3. Where do most fish in Kenya come from?

4. Name challenges facing dairy farming in Kenya.

5. The keeping of cows for milk production is called

6.Write 4 resources found in Kenya. (a) (b) (c) (d)

7, What are the importance of farming?

8. List 2 factors that favour dairy farming in Kenya.

Name the following methods of fishing

11.Give 2 examples of fish caught in inland fishing grounds.

1, List down 2 causes of road accidents ip Kenya.

Name the following road signs

4.List 2 means of communication

5. What do you call areas set aside to protect wildlife?

6. A person who travels to places for pleasure and enjoyment is called a

7. Name 2 minerals mined in Kenya. (a) (b)

8. Name 2 areas limestone is mined. (a) (b)

Which method of fishing is shown in the above picture?

10.List 2 tourist attractions in Kenya.

STRAND 4: POLITICAL SYSTEM AND GOVERNANCE

1. Who is the head of the judiciary?

2. Give 2 functions of a judiciary.

3. Write 3 arms of the Government.

4. The body incharge of election called in Kenya is

5. Define the word democracy?

6. Write 3 basic human rights in Kenya.

7. List 4 national symbols in Kenya.

8. What does the white colour in the national flag mean?

9. List 2 qualities of a good citizen.

10. __were the traditional leaders of the Maasai.

11.The Agiriama people were led by the prophetess called