Kenya's Historical and Political Milestones

The video explores Kenya's history from early settlements to independence. It covers the arrival of various ethnic groups, trade with Arabs and Asians, and the impact of Portuguese and British colonization. The Mau Mau rebellion is highlighted as a pivotal moment in the fight for independence, leading to the rise of native political power and eventual independence in 1963. Post-independence political dynamics, including the transition to a multi-party system, are also discussed.

Which ethnic groups were among the early settlers in the region now known as Kenya?

• Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo

• Zulu, Xhosa, and Sotho

• Kikuyu, Akamba, and Meru

• Berber, Tuareg, and Moors

What was the primary purpose of Fort Jesus when it was built by the Portuguese?

• A trading post

• A religious site

• A military fortification

• A residential palace

What nickname did some British give to the Kenya-Uganda railway?

• The Lunatic Express

• The Iron Snake

• The African Express

• The Great Train

What was the primary ethnic group involved in the Mau Mau rebellion?

• Turkana

• Luo

• Kikuyu

• Masai

What was the outcome of the Mau Mau rebellion in terms of political change?

• Immediate independence for Kenya

• Formation of a new colonial government

• Increased representation of native Kenyans in the legislative council

• Complete defeat of the British forces

Who became Kenya's first Black Prime Minister?

• Mwai Kibaki

• Jomo Kenyatta

• Jaramogi Oginga Odinga

• Daniel arap Moi

In what year did Kenya gain independence?

• 1965

• 1960

• 1963

• 1970

What significant political change occurred in Kenya in 1969?

• Introduction of a multi-party system

• Formation of a one-party state

• Election of a new president

• Independence from British rule

Who succeeded Jomo Kenyatta as Kenya's president?

• Uhuru Kenyatta

• Daniel arap Moi

• Mwai Kibaki

• Raila Odinga

When was the multi-party system restored in Kenya?

• 1992

• 1982

• 2012

• 2002