Development of Communication
12 Grade 5 Social Studies questions on Development of Communication, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markWhich of the following is a printed means of communication?
A. Radio
B. Television
C. Telephone
D. Newspaper
(1 mark)
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1 markLong ago, some Kenyan communities lit fires on hills to send smoke into the air to warn people of danger. This traditional method used:
A. Newspapers
B. Computers
C. Telephones
D. Smoke signals
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3 marks(a) State TWO advantages of modern means of communication over traditional means.
(b) Give ONE way people misuse mobile phones.
(3 marks)
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(a) Any two: faster, reach far/long distances, can reach many people, more accurate/clear, can store information (1 mark each = 2). (b) Any one: spreading false information/rumours, using phones during lessons, cyber-bullying, watching harmful content, wasting time, fraud (1 mark).
Question 4
1 markWhich of the following would you use to send an instant written message over the internet?
A. Drum
B. Horn
C. Email
D. Smoke
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1 markWhich of the following is a modern means of communication?
A. Smoke signals
B. Messenger runner
C. Drum
D. Mobile phone
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4 marksModern communication has improved life in Kenya.
(a) State THREE importance of communication to people.
(b) Give ONE problem caused by poor communication.
(4 marks)
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(a) Any three: sharing information/news, keeping in touch with family and friends, helping in business/trade, learning/education, reporting emergencies (1 mark each = 3). (b) Any one: misunderstanding, delay of important messages, loss of business, spread of rumours, conflict (1 mark).
Question 7
4 marks(a) What is communication?
(b) State THREE reasons why communication has improved in Kenya today.
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(a) Communication is the sending and receiving of messages/information between people (1 mark). (b) Any three: invention of mobile phones/computers, spread of the internet, better roads and transport, electricity, education, growth of media stations (1 mark each = 3).
Question 8
4 marksCommunication has changed over time in Kenya.
(a) Name TWO traditional methods of communication.
(b) Name TWO modern methods of communication.
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1 markWhich of the following communication devices allows two people far apart to talk to each other and hear voices?
A. Poster
B. Telephone
C. Notice board
D. Newspaper
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1 markWhich of the following is a means of mass communication that can reach many people at once?
A. Whistle
B. Radio
C. Letter
D. Horn
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1 markA pupil in Kisumu sends a written letter to a cousin in Mombasa through the Posta. This is an example of communication using:
A. Smoke signals
B. The radio
C. The telephone
D. The postal service
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1 markIn the past, communities in Kenya sent messages over long distances by:
A. Making phone calls
B. Sending emails
C. Using television
D. Beating drums
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