National Unity in Kenya

10 Grade 5 Social Studies questions on National Unity in Kenya, with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a threat to national unity in Kenya?

   A. Sports

   B. National anthem

   C. Tribalism

   D. Education

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Which language is used to unite Kenyans of different communities in everyday communication?

   A. Arabic

   B. German

   C. French

   D. Kiswahili

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   During national holidays such as Jamhuri Day, Kenyans from all communities celebrate together. This mainly promotes

   A. Poaching

   B. Tribalism

   C. Corruption

   D. National unity

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4. Question 4

   2 marks

   Kenya has several national symbols that promote unity. Name two national symbols of Kenya.

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Two pupils from different communities become close friends and learn each other's culture at school. Their friendship helps to build

   A. National unity

   B. Drought

   C. Insecurity

   D. Poaching

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6. Question 6

   4 marks

   Explain two ways in which schools help to promote national unity among learners.

   (4 marks)

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   Any 2 (2 mks each): schools bring together learners from different communities who mix and learn to live together; they teach a common language; they encourage games/sports that unite learners; they teach values of tolerance and respect; national days celebrated in school promote togetherness. Accept well-explained points.

7. Question 7

   3 marks

   State three factors that threaten national unity in Kenya.

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   When all Kenyans live and work together in peace as one people, this is known as

   A. Trade

   B. Poaching

   C. Migration

   D. National unity

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9. Question 9

   4 marks

   National unity is important for Kenya.

   (a) Give the meaning of national unity.

   (b) State two things that can promote national unity in Kenya.

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   (a) The feeling of being one people/togetherness among all Kenyans regardless of their community, religion or race (2 mks). (b) Any 2 (1 mk each): use of national language (Kiswahili/English); national symbols; sports; national holidays; education; peaceful sharing of resources; intermarriage; equal treatment.

10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Playing for the national team, Harambee Stars, brings Kenyans together. This shows how national unity is promoted through

    A. Tribalism

    B. Corruption

    C. Sports

    D. Nepotism

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