Development of social and political systems questions | form one History

The name given to a leader who organized the activities of opening up a new land was:
A. Abakopi
B. Bairu
C. Katikiro
D. Mtemi

The people who acted as guides during TransSaharan trade were:
A. Berber merchants
B. Ghanaian investors
C. The Bisa
D. Tuareg Takshifts

The name given to a leader who organized the activities of opening up a new land was:
A. Abakopi
B. Bairu
C. Katikiro
D. Mtemi

The following are the functions of clan heads except

1. allocating land for agriculture
2. choosing spouse for the young men
3. settling conflicts
4. presiding over religious ceremonies
5. ruling a number of villages

Clan organization was formed by several related families which were early permanent agricultural societies. _________________. Clan organization developed both in Matrilineal and Patrilineal societies. In Matrilineal societies the clan heritage was based on the mother e.g the Makonde, Yao and Makua. In Patrilineal societies the clan heritage was based on father. eg. the Hehe, Bena and Haya.

1. The people in the clan organization were governed by grandfathers and mothers
2. The people in the clan organization were governed by clan heads
3. The people in the clan organization were governed by chiefs
4. The people in the clan organization were governed by the king
5. The people in the clan organization were governed by all elder people in the clan.

Which one among the following factors contributed to the rise of states in Africa?
A Low level of productive forces.
B Presence of chartered companies.
C Hunting and gathering activities.
D Absence of classes among the people.
E Availability of iron technology

Draw a sketch  map of interlacustrine region and locate the following kingdoms

Busoga, Bunyoro, Buzinza,Buhaya and Karagwe

Which among the following agricultural societies practised age set organization?

1. Masai and Kikuyu.
2. Kikuyu and Nyakyusa.
3. Nyamwezi and Masai.
4. Masai and Gala.
5. Gala and Kikuyu.

One of the factors for the rise of sates in the pre-colonial East Africa was

1. Diplomacy
2. Agreement
3. Moresby treaty
4. Warfare