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Answers and commentary: Paper 1 Section B Option B Conflict and tension: The inter-war years, 1918-1939 - Sample set 1

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Answers and commentary: Paper 1 Section B Option E Conflict and tension in the Gulf and Afghanistan, 1990-2009 - Sample set 1

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Answers and commentary: Paper 1 Section B Option A Conflict and tension: The First World War, 1894-1918 - Sample set 1

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Answers and commentary: Paper 1 Section A Option C Russia, 1894-1945: Tsardom and communism - Sample set 1

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Answers and commentary: Paper 1 Section A Option B Germany, 1890-1945: Democracy and dictatorship - Sample set 1

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Answers and commentary: Paper 2 Section B Option B Medieval England: the reign of Edward I, 1272-1307 - Sample set 1

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Answers and commentary: Paper 1 Section A Option A America, 1840-1895: Expansion and consolidation - Sample set 1

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Answers and commentary: Paper 1 Section A Option D America, 1920-1973: Opportunity and inequality - Sample set 1

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Answers and commentary: Paper 2 Section A Option C Britain: Migration, empires and the people: c790 to the present day - Sample set 1

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Answers and commentary: Paper 2 Section A Option A Britain: Health and the people: c1000 to the present day - Sample set 1

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Answers and commentary: Paper 1 Section B Option D Conflict and tension in Asia, 1950-1975 - Sample set 1

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Answers and commentary: Paper 1 Section B Option C Conflict and tension between East and West, 1945-1972 - Sample set 1

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Answers and commentary: Paper 2 Section A Option B Britain: Power and the people: c1170 to the present day - Sample set 1

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Answers and commentary: Paper 2 Section B Option D Restoration England, 1660-1685 - Sample set 1

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Answers and commentary: Paper 2 Section B Option A Norman England, c1066-c1100 - Sample set 1

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Answers and commentary: Paper 2 Section B Option C Elizabethan England, c1568-1603 - Sample set 1

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Edexcel GCSE History Past Papers

Pearson Edexcel GCSE History past exam papers (9-1).You can download the papers and marking schemes by clicking on the links below.

June 2022 - Pearson Edexcel GCSE History Past Papers (9-1) (HI0)

Thematic study and historic environment (HI0)

Option 10: Crime and punishment in Britain, c1000 – Present and Whitechapel c1870- c1900: Crime, policing and the inner city.

Option 11: Medicine in Britain c1250 – present and the British sector of the Western front, 1914 -1918: Injuries, treatment and the trenches.

Option 12: Warfare and the British society c1250 – present and London and the second World War, 1939 -1945.

Option 13: Migrants in Britain c800 - present and Notting Hill c1948 - c1970.

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Modern depth study (HI0)

Option 30: Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917- 41.

Option 31: Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918 – 39.

Option 32: Mao’s China c1945 – 76.

Option 33: The USA, 1954 – 75: Conflict at home and abroad.

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British depth study (HI0)

B1: Anglo Saxon and Norman England c1060-1088.

B2: The Reign of Kings Richard I and King John 1189- 1216.

B3: Henry VIII and his Ministers 1509 -1540.

B4: Early Elizabethan England 1558 -1588.

Period Study (HI0)

P1:Spain and the ‘New world’ c1490 – c1555.

P2: British America, 1713 – 83: empire and revolution.

P3: The American West c1835 -95.

P4:Superpower relations and Cold War, 1941- 91.

P5: Conflict in the Middle East, 1945 – 95.

November 2020 - Pearson Edexcel GCSE History Past Papers (9-1) (HI0)

June 2019 - Pearson Edexcel GCSE History Past Papers (9-1) (HI0)

J une 2018 - Edexcel GCSE History Past Papers (9-1) (HI0)

Paper 1: Thematic study and historic environment (HI0)

Option 10: Crime and punishment in Britain, c1000 – Present and Whitechapel c1870- c1900: Crime, policing and the inner city. Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Option 11: Medicine in Britain c1250 – present and the British sector of the Western front, 1914 -1918: Injuries, treatment and the trenches. Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Option 12: Warfare and the British society c1250 – present and London and the second World War, 1939 -1945. Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Paper 2: Period Study and British depth study (HI0)

Option 20: Spain and the ‘New world’ c1490 – c1555 and Medieval depth options. Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Option 21: Spain and the ‘New world’ c1490 – c1555 and Tudor depth options. Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Option 22: British America, 1713 – 83: empire and revolution and Medieval depth options. Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Option 23: British America, 1713 – 83: empire and revolution and Tudor depth options. Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Option 24: The American West c1835 – 1895 and Medieval depth options. Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Option 25: The American West c1835 – 1895 and Tudor depth options. Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Option 26: Superpower relations and Cold War, 1941- 91 and Medieval depth options. Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Option 27: Superpower relations and Cold War, 1941- 91 and Tudor depth options. Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Option 28: Conflict in the Middle East, 1945 – 95 and Medieval depth options. Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Option 29: Conflict in the Middle East, 1945 – 95 and Tudor depth options. Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Paper 3: Modern depth study (HI0)

Option 30: Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917- 41. Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Option 31: Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918 – 39. Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Option 32: Mao’s China c1945 – 76. Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Option 33: The USA, 1954 – 75: Conflict at home and abroad. Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

History A: Edexcel GCSE History Past Papers June 2017 (5HA)

History A (The Making of the Modern World)

Unit 1: International Relations: The Era of the Cold War 1943-1991 (5HA01/01)  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Unit 2: Modern World Depth Study: Option 2A Germany 1918-39 (5HA02/2A)  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Unit 2: Modern World Depth Study: Option 2B Russia 1914-39 (5HA02/2B)  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Unit 2: Modern World Depth Study: Option 2C The USA 1919-41 (5HA02/2C)  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Unit 3: Modern World Source Enquiry: Option 3A War and transformation of  British Society c1903-1928 (5HA03/3A)  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Unit 3: Modern World Source Enquiry: Option 3B War and transformation of  British Society c1931-1951 (5HA03/3B)  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Unit 3: Modern World Source Enquiry: Option 3C The transformation of British Society c1951-1979 (5HA03/3C)  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

History B: Edexcel GCSE Past Papers June 2017 (5HB)

History B (Schools History Project)

Unit 1: Schools History Project Development Study Option1A: Medicine and public health in Britain, C50AD to the present day (5HB01/1A) Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Unit 1: Schools History Project Development Study Option1B: Crime and Punishment in Britain, C50AD to the present day (5HB01/1B) Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Unit 1: Schools History Project Development Study Option1C: The changing nature of warfare in Britain, C50AD to the prsent day (5HB01/1C) Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Unit 2: Schools History Project Depth Study Option2A: The transformation of British Society c1815-1851 (5HB02/2A) Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Unit 2: Schools History Project Depth Study Option2B: The American West c1845- 1890 (5HB02/2B) Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Unit 2: Schools History Project Depth Study Option2C: Germany c1918- c1945 (5HB02/2C) Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Unit 3: Schools History Project Source Enquiry Option 3A: The transformation of Surgery c1845-c1918 (5HB03/3A) Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Unit 3: Schools History Project Source Enquiry Option 3B: Protest, law and order in the twentieth century (5HB03/3B) Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Unit 3: Schools History Project Source Enquiry Option 3C: The impact of war on  Britain c1903- c1954 (5HB03/3C) Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

History A: Edexcel GCSE History Past Papers June 2016

Unit 3: Modern World Source Enquiry: Option 3A War and transformation of  British Society c1903-1928 (5HA03/3A)  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Unit 3: Modern World Source Enquiry: Option 3B War and transformation of  British Society c1931-1951 (5HA03/3B)  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Unit 3: Modern World Source Enquiry: Option 3C The transformation of British Society c1951-1979 (5HA03/3C)  Paper currently unavailable – Download Mark Scheme

History B: Edexcel GCSE Past Papers June 2016

Unit 3: Schools History Project Source Enquiry Option 3A: The transformation of Surgery c1845-c1918 (5HB03/3A) Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Unit 3: Schools History Project Source Enquiry Option 3B: Protest, law and order in the twentieth century (5HB03/3B) Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Unit 3: Schools History Project Source Enquiry Option 3C: The impact of war on  Britain c1903- c1954 (5HB03/3C) Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme  

Unit 1: Peace and War: International Relations 1900-1991 (5HA01/01)  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Unit 2: Modern World Depth Study: Option 2A Germany 1918-39 (5HA02/2A)  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Unit 2: Modern World Depth Study: Option 2B Russia 1917-39 (5HA02/2B)  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Unit 2: Modern World Depth Study: Option 2C The USA 1919-41 (5HA02/2C)  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Unit 3: Modern World Source Enquiry: Option 3A War and transformation of  British Society c1903-1928 (5HA03/3A)  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Unit 3: Modern World Source Enquiry: Option 3B War and transformation of  British Society c1931-1951 (5HA03/3B)  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Unit 3: Modern World Source Enquiry: Option 3C A Divided Union? The USA 1945-1970 (5HA03/3C)  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Unit 1: Schools History Project Development Study Option1A: Medicine and Treatment (5HB01/1A) Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Unit 1: Schools History Project Development Study Option1B: Crime and Punishment (5HB01/1B) Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Unit 1: Schools History Project Development Study Option1C: The changing nature of warfare (5HB01/1C) Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Unit 2: Schools History Project Depth Study Option2A: The transformation of British Society c1815-1851 (5HB02/2A) Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Unit 2: Schools History Project Depth Study Option2B: The American West c1840- 1895 (5HB02/2B) Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Unit 2: Schools History Project Depth Study Option2C: Life in Germany c1919- c1945 (5HB02/2C) Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Unit 3: Schools History Project Source Enquiry Option 3A: The transformation of Surgery c1845-c1918 (5HB03/3A) Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Unit 3: Schools History Project Source Enquiry Option 3B: Protest, law and order in the twentieth century (5HB03/3B) Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Unit 3: Schools History Project Source Enquiry Option 3C: The impact of war on  Britain c1914- c1950 (5HB03/3C) Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Unit 3: Schools History Project Source Enquiry Option 3D: The work of the historian (5HB03/3D) Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

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 SECTION A (25 marks)

Answer all the questions in this section in the spaces provided.

• Identify two groups which belong to Highland Bantus in Kenya. (2 marks)
• Give the origin of the Southern Cushites who settled in Kenya during the pre-colonial period. (1 mark)
• State two functions of the Oloibon among the Maasai in the 19th Century. (2 marks)
• State the main purpose of the Bill of Rights in Kenya. (1 mark)
• State two ways in which the use of Kiswahili promotes unity in Kenya. (2 marks)
• Name the first African to be appointed a Government Minister in Kenya during the colonial period. (1 mark)
• Identify one House of Parliament created by the Independence Constitution of Kenya. (1 mark)
• State two rights of a child contained in the Constitution of Kenya. (2 marks)
• Highlight two methods which were used by the British to establish colonial rule in Kenya. (2 marks)
• Identify two roles played by medicine men among the Kenyan communities during the pre-colonial period. (2 marks)
• Identify one feature of the education provided by the missionaries in Kenya during the colonial period. (1 mark)
• Highlight two similar demands of the Ukamba Members Association and the Taita Hills Association to the colonial government. (2 marks)
• Give one reason why African trade unions were not in existence in Kenya before 1914. (1 mark)
• Highlight the main contribution of Wangari Maathai to the development of Kenya. (1 mark)
• Identify the political party that was formed by Oginga Odinga in 1966. (1 mark)
• Give two categories of members of the National Assembly in Kenya. (2 marks)
• Name the institution that makes laws at the county level in Kenya. (1 mark)

SECTION B (45 marks)

Answer any three questions from this section in the space provided after question 24.

• Identify five sub-groups of the Mijikenda in Kenya.(5 marks)
• Explain five economic activities of the Mijikenda during the 19th century. (10 marks)
• Give five levels of colonial administration in Kenya.(5 marks)
• Discuss five problems faced by workers during the construction of the Uganda Railway. (10 marks)
• Give five achievements of the early political associations in Kenya up to 1939. (5 marks)
• Describe five factors responsible for the Mau Mau uprising in Kenya. (10 marks)
• Outline five factors which enabled the Nandi to resist the British invasion for a long period. (5 marks)
• Explain five results of the collaboration between the British and the Wanga during the colonial period. (10 marks)

SECTION C (30 marks)

Answer any two questions from this section in the space provided after question 24 .

• Identify five elective positions in a general election in Kenya.(5 marks)
• Discuss five limitations of parliamentary supremacy in Kenya. (10 marks)
• State three circumstances which may cause the office of the County Governor to become vacant in Kenya.(3 marks)
• Explain six functions of the President of the Republic of Kenya. (12 marks)
• Identify three funds into which the Government of Kenya deposits its revenue. (3 marks)
• Discuss six indirect taxes levied by the National Government of Kenya. (12 marks)

MARKING SCHEME

SECTION A (25 marks)

• The Agikuyu
• The Mbeere. Any 2 x 1=2 marks
• The Ethiopian highlands       1x1=1 mark
• He was a religious leader/ prophet.
• He was a political leader/unifying factor.
• He blessed warriors before they went to war/ declared war.
• He performed rituals to ward off calamities 
• He foretold the future/ prophet.
• He settled disputes.
• Advised Council of Elders.   Any 2 x 1=2 marks
• To recognize/protect human rights and freedoms.  1x 1=1 mark
• It breaks communication barrier.
• It gives Kenyans an identity.
• It is an official language used in public offices/ meeti
• It is used in disseminating information by electronic/ print media.    Any 2 x 1=2 marks
• B.A Ohanga.    1x1 = 1 mark
• The Senate/ Upper House.
• House of Representatives/ Lower House.    Any 1 x 1=1 mark
• The right to free compulsory basic education.
• The right to parental care.
• The right to name/nationality.
• The right to survive/ nutrition/ shelter/ health care.
• The right to protection from abuse/ neglect/ discrimination/ harmful cultural practices/violence/ inhuman treatment/ exploitation/ child labour.
• The right not to be detained.        Any 2 x 1-2 marks
• Military expeditions/ conquests/ force.
• Collaboration with some African rulers.
• Signing treaties with local leaders/ chiefs/ diplomacy.
• Establishing bases/ Company rule.
• Divide and rule
• Offering gifts to the chiefs/ treacher.
• Use of missionaries.       Any 2 x 1-2 marks
• Treating the sick/ diagonised diseases.
• Acted as ritual experts.
• They were witch doctors.
• Rain making.
• They acted as priests/ praying/ offered sacrifices/ offering/ o ating at religious functions.     Any 2 x 1-2 marks
• It was denominational/ religious.
• It was elementary/basic.
• It was industrial/technical.       Any 1 x 1-1 mark
• Reduction of taxes.
• An end to destocking policy.
• The return of African land.
• Abolition of forced labour.    Any 2 x 1-2 marks
• The frequent movement of the Africans in search of paid labour.
• The colonial government was against the formation of African trade unions.
• African workers did not see the need of forming trade unions/illiteracy.     Any 1 x1 = 1 mark
• Environmental conservation/ tree planting.    1 x 1 = 1 mark
• The Kenya Peoples Union(KPU)        1x1 = 1 mark
• Elected members of National Assembly/ constituency representatives.
• County Woman member of the National Assembly/ Women Representative.
• Nominated members of Parliament.
• The Speaker.   Any 2 x 1=2 marks
• The County Assembly.     1x1=1 mark   
• Giriama      Any 5 x 1 = 5 marks
• They hunted wild animals which provided meat for food.
• They cultivated crops such as sorghum/cassava/ millet/ sweet potatoes which could do well in their region.
• They practised craft/ basketry/ pottery and used the items to carry/ store their produce.
• They kept animals/ cattle/ goats/sheep which provided meat/ milk for food. 
• They practised fishing in the Indian Ocean/ rivers in order to nrich their diet.
• They traded with their neighbours/ Arabs/ Akamba in order to obtain what they did not produce.
• They mined salt which was used for domestic purposes.
• They practised iron working/ black smithing/ making weapons/ tools which they used for defense/ other purposes.
• They gathered wild fruits/ honey to supplement their food.       Any 5 x 2 = 10 marks.
• Sub-location.
• Colony    Any 5 x 1-5 marks.
• Rugged/ expansive terrain along the highlands/ mountains made construction take long to complete.
• Delay in the delivery of materials/ equipment slowed down construction work.
• Harsh/ adverse climatic conditions across the coastal plains caused many deaths to workers.
• Scarcity of essential supplies/food/water/ medicine caused suffering among workers.
• Attack by tropical diseases/ small pox/ malaria/ jiggers weakened the workers.
• They strained due to shortage of labourers.
• Attack by wild animals of Tsavo created fear among the workers.
• Hostilities by some African communities who were against alienation of their land for railway construction. Any 5 x 2-10 marks
• They aired African grievances to the colonial government.
• They created awareness/ awakened Africans on their rights.
• They publicized the plight of Africans under British imperialism to the international community.
• They promoted nationalism/ national unity among African communities.
• They fought for the welfare of African workers/ better wages/working conditions.
• They defended African cultures.    Any 5x1-5 marks 
• The role of ex-servicemen who demystified European superiority lack of compensation.
• Widespread unemployment among Africans/ closure of Karatina Vegetable Market.
• Failure of the colonial government to institute political reforms/ constitutional reforms.
• Africans protested massive land alienation by the White settlers.
• The Europeans undermined African cultural practices/ female circumcision/ polygamy.
• Racial discrimination against Africans by Europeans in social amenities or services/education/ health.
• Brutality/cruelty of colonial administrators through the colonial police/ chiefs/Uplands Beacon Factory Massacre/ Olenguruone Eviction.
• They protested poor living/ working conditions in the White settler farms.
• Economic exploitation through forced labour/ taxation.              Any 5 x 2-10 marks
• Their mixed economy ensured regular supply of food.
• The Orkoiyot was the symbol of unity.
• Familiar terrain/ ground favoured the Nandi fighters
• The British were attacked by respiratory diseases.
• Their knowledge/skills of making of arms/ availability of arms.
• The support/ reinforcement by the Kipsigis.
• Existence of a strong army/ military experience.
• The use of guerilla tactics of warfare.     Any 5 x 1-5 marks
• The British enlisted the services of the Wanga agents to administer Western Kenya.
• The Wanga allowed Imperial British East African Company (IBEAC) to establish a base at Mumias which served as its headquarters.
• The Wanga lost their independence as colonial rule was established.
• Enmity between the Wanga and the other Abaluhya sub-tribes as they felt the Wanga were betraying their cause.
• Mumia was declared the paramount chief of the Wanga allowing his influence to extend to Bunyala/ Gem/ Ugenya/ Alego.
• The Wanga warriors became agents of the British colonialism/ used to subdue the other resisting communities/mercenaries.
• The Wanga received material wealth for their collaboration/ through trade.
• It led to the expansion of the Wanga kingdoms as it acquired more territories - Samia/ Busoga/ Bunyala.
• Acquisition of firearms/ other exotic commodities which raised he status of king Mumia.
• It led to the introduction of western education as the Wanga received religious education from the British. Any 5 x 2-10 mark
• Elected Member of National Assembly Constituency Representative.
• County Woman Representative.
• Member of County Assembly .   Any 5 x 1=5 marks
• It may be side stepped when the president declares a state of emergency.
• Its legislative function is bound by international laws/ treaties/ conventions/ agreements/ratification of international treaties/laws
• Its legislative authority/ oversight role may be undermined by a strong Cabinet.
• Legislation by county government may also undermine parliamentary supremacy.
• Effectiveness of passing some legislation may be undermined by ocial cultural practices/ beliefs of the people.
• It cannot pass laws/ legislation which contravenes the Constitution of Kenya.      Any 5 x 2-10 marks
• If the governor dies.
• If the governor is impeached.
• If the governor resigns.
• If the governor is mentally incapacitated/ becomes insane.
• If the County Government is dissolved by the president.
• If he/she is convicted of an offence which attracts an imprison ent of at least 12 months.
• If he/she ceases to be eligible for election as a governor.    Any 3 x 1=3 marks
• He/she presides over public/ national days/ Labour Day/ Madaraka Day/ Jamhuri Day; where the country's achievements are celebrated.
• He/she chairs cabinet meetings where government policies are formulated/directs and coordinates the functions of ministries.
• He/she addresses opening of cach newly elected parliament where he/she outlines the government agenda.
• He/she participates in law making/legislation by signing/ assenting bills into law.
• He/she is the head of state/ government hence represents the country at local/ international level.
• He/she nominates/ appoints with approval of parliament, senior public officers who assist in governing the country such as Cabinet se etaries/ Attorney General/ ambassadors.
• He/she confers honours/medals to persons who have given distinguished service to the nation.
• He/she exercises the Power of Mercy through pardoning persons convicted of various minor offences
• He/she defends the Constitution by ensuring adherence to the rule of law.
• He/she, once a year gives report/ address to the nation on the progress/ state of the nation on achievements in realization of national values.
• He/she ensures fulfilment of international obligations/ treatie by relevant government departments.
• He/she receives foreign diplomats accredited to the country.
• He/she can declare a state of emergency and with the approval of the Parliament declare war.    Any 6 x 2=12 marks.
• Consolidated fund.
• Revenue fund.
• Equalisation fund
• Contingencies fund.         Any 3 x 1-3 marks
• Excise duty which is charged on goods that are locally produced/sold within the country.
• Value added Tax (VAT) which is tax paid to specific goods such as petroleum products/ sugar/ electronic equipment.
• Investment revenue which is generated by government bodies/ parastatals like KPLC/Postal Corporation/ Kenya Railway.
• Trading licenses paid by traders wishing to operate businesses/those operating businesses.
• Land rates paid by citizens/ companies as stamp duty/ rent/ standing premiums on plots/ land adjudication/ court case fees.
• Loan interest receipts from government bodies/ agencies that pay interest on money advanced to them by the exchequer.
• Court fines which are cha ged on persons found guilty by courts of law.
• Tourism fees which are paid by local/ foreign tourists as entrance fees into game reserves/national parks/ other tourist attraction sites.
• Domestic borrowing where the government raises revenue through sale of treasury bills/bonds.
• House rates/rent paid for the use/ hire of government buildings/ facilities.
• Customs duty which is tax levied on goods imported into the country/ export duty.
• Traffic revenue tax levied on traffic related services like d ng licenses/ airport tax/ road maintenance levy. Any 6 x 2 = 12 marks

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Oxford revise edexcel gcse history: medicine in britain, c1250-present.

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