Indigenous Kenyan Games

6 Grade 4 Creative Arts & Sports questions on Indigenous Kenyan Games, with worked marking schemes. 6 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   5 marks

   The traditional Kenyan board game Bao (also called Ajua) is played by moving seeds between rows of holes carved on a wooden board.

   (a) Name one material, other than seeds, that can be used as counters when playing Bao. (1 mark)

   (b) State two benefits of playing indigenous games such as Bao to a Grade 4 learner. (2 marks)

   (c) Explain one way indigenous games such as Bao help to preserve Kenyan culture. (2 marks)

   (5 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) Any one suitable material, e.g. small stones or bottle tops (1 mark). (b) Any two of: sharpens counting/thinking skills; encourages turn-taking and fair play; builds friendship and teamwork; provides mental exercise/entertainment (1 mark each, 2 marks). (c) It passes on knowledge and traditions from elders to children, keeping community games and heritage alive for future generations (2 marks).

2. Question 2

   4 marks

   Playing indigenous Kenyan games has many benefits. Explain TWO benefits of playing these games.

   (4 marks)

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3. Question 3

   3 marks

   Values and good behaviour are learnt through games. State THREE good behaviours or values a learner shows when playing indigenous games fairly with others.

   (3 marks)

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4. Question 4

   3 marks

   Some indigenous Kenyan games are being forgotten today. Suggest THREE ways learners and communities can help to keep these games alive.

   (3 marks)

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   1 mark each (max 3): play the games regularly at school and home; older people/elders teach the games to children; include the games in school activities and sports days; hold competitions or cultural days; make the materials needed to play; teach friends the rules; record or write down how the games are played. Accept any three reasonable suggestions.

5. Question 5

   3 marks

   Indigenous Kenyan games are an important part of our culture.

   (a) Name TWO indigenous Kenyan games.

   (b) State ONE material used to play one of the games you have named.

   (3 marks)

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6. Question 6

   3 marks

   Cherop and her friends want to play a game of skipping rope during break.

   (a) Name ONE material they need.

   (b) State TWO rules or safe practices they should follow while playing.

   (3 marks)

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