Kenya

Question 1

What was the primary goal of decolonisation in Kenya during Jomo Kenyatta’s leadership?

Answer 1

To achieve independence from British colonial rule.

Question 2

True or False: Jomo Kenyatta was the first Prime Minister of independent Kenya.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The movement for independence in Kenya was largely driven by the _______.

Answer 3

Mau Mau uprising.

Question 4

What year did Kenya gain independence?

Answer 4

1963.

Question 5

Which political party did Jomo Kenyatta lead?

Answer 5

The Kenya African National Union (KANU).

Question 6

Multiple Choice: What was one of the main reasons for the Mau Mau uprising?

Answer 6

A. Land alienation by British settlers.

Question 7

Why did the white people believe their homeland was Kenya

Answer 7

They justified saying that they had contributed in making their farms successful.

Question 8

What was the significance of the 1960 Lancaster House Conference?

Answer 8

It was a key negotiation for Kenya’s independence.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: Jomo Kenyatta became the first _______ of Kenya with _____ as VP.

Answer 9

President, odinga

Question 10

What role did the United Nations play in Kenya’s decolonisation?

Answer 10

It supported the decolonisation process and advocated for self-determination.

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Which event is considered a turning point in the Mau Mau uprising?

Answer 11

B. The declaration of a state of emergency in 1952.

Question 12

True or False: Jomo Kenyatta was a proponent of violent resistance against colonial rule.

Answer 12

False.

Question 13

What strategy did Jomo Kenyatta employ to unite different ethnic groups in Kenya?

Answer 13

Promoting nationalism and a common identity.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The British colonial government used _______ to suppress the Mau Mau movement.

Answer 14

Repressive measures.

Question 15

What was the impact of the Land and Freedom Army (Mau Mau) on British policies?

Answer 15

It forced the British to reconsider their colonial policies and led to negotiations for independence.

Question 16

Multiple Choice: What year was Jomo Kenyatta released from prison?

Answer 16

C. 1961.

Question 17

What were the 2 grievances of the Africans?

Answer 17

1. the fertile land on the plateau was only available to the white settlers.
2. the discrimination and unfair colour bar between the blacks and whites.

Question 18

What economic challenge did Kenya face immediately after independence?

Answer 18

High unemployment and a need for land reform.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The first constitution of independent Kenya was adopted in _______.

Answer 19

1963.

Question 20

First step by the KAU?

Answer 20

British concession allowed 6 African members on a 54 people Legislative Council.

Question 21

What was the first revolt ? Response to the revolt ?

Answer 21

The first uprising against the british owned farms was by the mau mau secret society for which many members of the Kikuyu tribe were arrested including Kenyatta. Operation Anvil was then a response leading to 100000 troops were deployed to flush out terrorists. Constant violence in camps, brutality was practised.

Question 22

True or False: Jomo Kenyatta’s government was characterized by democratic practices.

Answer 22

False.

Question 23

Who decided to move Kenya towards freedom?

Answer 23

PM Harold Macmillan. (solved fertility crop issue, coffee became main plant)

Question 24

Which party did Jomo Kenyatta belong to

Answer 24

KAU (Kenya African Unity Party)

Question 25

What was the legacy of Jomo Kenyatta’s presidency in Kenya?

Answer 25

He laid the foundation for Kenya’s political and economic systems, though also faced criticism for authoritarianism.