Traditional Leaders in Kenya

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

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Traditional leaders were often chosen because of qualities such as

   A. Ability to read English

   B. Owning a shop

   C. Wealth in cars

   D. Bravery and wisdom

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Mekatilili wa Menza is remembered for leading her people against British rule. She was a leader of the

   A. Nandi

   B. Agiriama

   C. Maasai

   D. Akamba

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   The famous traditional leader of the Wanga kingdom in western Kenya was

   A. Koitalel arap Samoei

   B. Waiyaki wa Hinga

   C. Nabongo Mumia

   D. Lenana

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4. Question 4

   2 marks

   Traditional leaders had certain qualities that made people respect them. Name two qualities of a good traditional leader.

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Koitalel arap Samoei is remembered as a brave leader who resisted the building of the railway. He led the

   A. Nandi

   B. Aembu

   C. Agiriama

   D. Maasai

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6. Question 6

   3 marks

   Some traditional leaders resisted British colonial rule.

   (a) Name one traditional leader who resisted the British.

   (b) Give one reason why some communities resisted colonial rule.

   (3 marks)

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   (a) Any 1 (1 mk): Koitalel arap Samoei; Mekatilili wa Menza; Waiyaki wa Hinga. (b) Any 1 (2 mks): to protect their land; to keep their freedom/independence; to protect their culture and way of life; to resist taxation/forced labour; to protect their livestock.

7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Lenana was a well-known traditional leader (laibon) of the

   A. Agikuyu

   B. Luo

   C. Abagusii

   D. Maasai

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Which of the following was a role of traditional leaders in the community?

   A. Building tarmac roads

   B. Running airports

   C. Printing money

   D. Settling disputes among people

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9. Question 9

   2 marks

   Match each traditional leader with his or her community: (a) Nabongo Mumia (b) Mekatilili wa Menza.

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10. Question 10

    3 marks

    Traditional leaders played important roles in their communities long ago. State three roles they performed.

    (3 marks)

    Marking scheme

    Any 3 (1 mk each): settling/solving disputes; leading in war/defence; maintaining law and order; advising the community; leading religious/ceremonial functions; guiding people during migration; uniting the people.

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