National Integration

10 Grade 10 History and Citizenship questions on National Integration, with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   3 marks

   State three national symbols that promote a sense of belonging among Kenyans.

   (3 marks)

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2. Question 2

   4 marks

   State four challenges that face national integration in Kenya today.

   (4 marks)

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   Award 1 mark each for any four, provided the point is stated as a general challenge and not directed at a named community or party: (i) ethnic favouritism in employment and appointments, which makes some citizens feel excluded; (ii) unequal distribution of development projects and services between regions; (iii) poverty and unemployment, which make young people easy to mobilise along ethnic lines; (iv) misuse of social media to spread hate speech and rumours; (v) land disputes and boundary conflicts between neighbouring communities; (vi) religious and cultural differences where these are exploited for political gain; (vii) low levels of civic education among some citizens. Maximum 4 marks.

3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Which one of the following best explains the meaning of national integration in Kenya?

   A. The process of moving people from crowded counties to settle in less crowded counties

   B. The joining together of several counties to form one large county government

   C. The process of bringing diverse communities together to share a common sense of belonging to one nation

   D. The agreement by which Kenya trades freely with her East African neighbours

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Kiswahili contributes to national integration in Kenya mainly because it:

   A. Is the only language used in writing Kenyan laws

   B. Replaced all indigenous languages after independence

   C. Is spoken by the largest ethnic community in Kenya

   D. Provides a shared language through which Kenyans from different communities communicate

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Which one of the following is the clearest example of a challenge to national integration in Kenya?

   A. Learners from different counties being admitted to the same senior school

   B. Kenyans celebrating Mashujaa Day in every county on the same date

   C. The national anthem being sung in both Kiswahili and English

   D. Public appointments being made on the basis of ethnic favouritism rather than merit

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   A Grade 10 class in Kakamega holds a music festival where learners perform dances from several Kenyan communities and explain the meaning of each dance. The activity promotes national integration mainly because it:

   A. Encourages learners to respect and value cultures other than their own

   B. Reduces the time learners spend on examinable subjects

   C. Helps the school win trophies at the county level

   D. Teaches learners skills they can later use to earn a living

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7. Question 7

   6 marks

   Explain three ways in which the school can promote national integration among learners.

   (6 marks)

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   Award 2 marks for each well-explained way (1 mark for identifying, 1 mark for explanation), maximum three ways: (i) admitting learners from different counties and communities (1) so that they live and learn together and form friendships across ethnic lines (1); (ii) holding music, drama and games festivals featuring different Kenyan cultures (1) which teaches learners to respect and value cultures other than their own (1); (iii) teaching Kiswahili and Citizenship lessons (1) which give learners a shared language and shared national values (1); (iv) mixing learners in dormitories, classes and clubs rather than grouping them by home area (1) which prevents ethnic cliques from forming (1); (v) marking national days such as Mashujaa Day and Jamhuri Day (1) which reminds learners of a shared history and shared heroes (1). Maximum 6 marks.

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Improved roads and railway lines linking different parts of Kenya promote national integration mainly because they:

   A. Ensure that every county collects the same amount of revenue

   B. Make it easier for Kenyans from different communities to travel, trade and interact with one another

   C. Increase the number of vehicles owned by county governments

   D. Reduce the cost of goods imported from outside Africa

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9. Question 9

   2 marks

   Suggest two measures the national government can take to strengthen national integration in Kenya.

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10. Question 10

    4 marks

    Outline four benefits that Kenya gains from national integration.

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