HISTORY AND POLITICAL EDUCATION EXAM PAPER

INSTRUCTIONS: • 

 Attempt any four questions

 • Section A is compulsory. 

                                          SECTION A.

. During the 19th century Long Distance Trade, Traders used to move Long Distances in caravans (groups) in search for trade items market, they would use currency as a medium of exchange and the trade comprised of Exports and Imports. In addition, there were developed trading centres such as Tabora, Ujjiji where trading items would be found. However, during the transaction, the traders faced a number of challenges including Language barriers, Limited market, poor transport, highway robbers among other. 

Task.

 (a). How was the organization of the 19th century long distance trade related to the current trading activities in your society?

 (b). Explain how the challenges faced by the trader in the Long-Distance trade relate to current challenge facing traders in your society.      (20 scores)

                                             SECTION: B

 2.(a) Explain the factors that led to the growth and development of Bunyoro kingdom

 (b). How were they organized in the 19th century?                     ( 20 scores)

 3.(a). Why did the Europeans come to East Africa in the mid-19th century?

 (b). What were the effects of their coming in East Africa?        ( 20 scores)

 4.(a). Why did the British apply indirect rule in Uganda? 

(b). Explain the effects of the British rule in Uganda.      (20 scores)

 5.(a). What reasons led to the migration of the Bantu into East Africa. 

(b). What were the effects of their migration and settlement into East Africa?

                                                                                                   (20 scores)

 6(a) what were the causes of world war II of 1939-1945?

    (b) what were the effects of the above to the world ?      ( 20 scores)

7(a) what led to growth and development of Mirabo’s empire ?

    (b) Give reasons for the downfall of the above Empire .    ( 20 scores)