Regional Co-operations

11 Grade 6 Social Studies questions on Regional Co-operations, with worked marking schemes. 11 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   4 marks

   Although regional co-operation is beneficial, it also faces challenges.

   (a) State two challenges that face the East African Community.

   (b) Suggest two ways of overcoming these challenges.

   (4 marks)

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   (a) Any two challenges (1 mk each): differences in political systems; trade disputes/unfair competition among members; poor infrastructure linking states; insecurity and conflicts in some states; differences in currencies. (b) Any two solutions (1 mk each): holding regular dialogue/meetings to solve disputes; improving roads and railways; harmonising trade rules; promoting peace and security; working towards a common currency.

2. Question 2

   1 mark

   The African Union (AU) is a large regional organisation. Which of the following BEST describes the African Union?

   A. A group of only coastal towns

   B. A company that sells farm produce

   C. A club for East African footballers

   D. An organisation that unites all African countries

   (1 mark)

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   The East African Community brings together partner states in the region. Which of the following was one of the three founder members of the EAC?

   A. Egypt

   B. Ghana

   C. Nigeria

   D. Kenya

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   A regional organisation in the Horn and Eastern Africa deals with drought, development and peace, and includes countries such as Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia. Which organisation is this?

   A. OPEC

   B. NATO

   C. IGAD

   D. FIFA

   (1 mark)

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5. Question 5

   4 marks

   The East African Community is an example of regional co-operation.

   (a) Name three partner states (member countries) of the East African Community.

   (b) State one reason why countries form regional organisations.

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   When East African countries remove taxes on goods traded between them, this MAINLY helps to:

   A. Reduce the number of schools

   B. Stop farmers from growing crops

   C. Make goods cheaper and increase trade

   D. Increase the price of all goods

   (1 mark)

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7. Question 7

   6 marks

   Study the statement below and answer the question. 'A trader from Nairobi loads a lorry of goods and sells them freely in Kampala and Kigali without paying trade taxes.' Explain how regional co-operation makes this possible and give two ways it helps the traders.

   (6 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Explanation (2 mks): member states of the East African Community have agreed to remove trade barriers/tariffs and allow free movement of goods and people across their borders (a common market). Two ways it helps traders (2 mks each, max 4): goods become cheaper and more competitive so more are sold; traders reach a much larger market and earn more income; movement across borders is faster and easier.

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Which one of the following is a MAIN aim of regional co-operation such as the East African Community?

   A. To increase wars between countries

   B. To stop people from travelling

   C. To promote trade and development among member states

   D. To close all the borders

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9. Question 9

   6 marks

   Regional co-operation has many benefits for member countries. Explain three benefits that Kenya gains from co-operating with her neighbours in the East African Community.

   (6 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any three explained points (2 mks each): a wider/larger market for Kenyan goods; free movement of people and labour across borders; shared infrastructure such as roads, railways and ports; joint efforts in maintaining peace and security; easier and cheaper trade due to reduced tariffs; sharing of ideas, skills and technology. Max 6.

10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Which one of the following is a benefit that Kenya gets from belonging to the East African Community?

    A. A wider market for her goods

    B. Fewer roads and railways

    C. Loss of all her farmland

    D. Ban on all imports

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Countries in Eastern Africa work together in a regional body to promote trade and development. Which one of the following is this regional organisation?

    A. United Nations (UN)

    B. World Health Organisation (WHO)

    C. European Union (EU)

    D. East African Community (EAC)

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