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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tribal Origin and Kinship System and The Gikuyu System of Land Tenure.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the resting place of the Divider of the Universe, the creator of the Gikuyu tribe?
(a) Mt. Kilimanjaro.
(b) Beside Victoria Falls.
(c) Mt. Kenya.
(d) In the jungles of Kenya.

2. As a member of the warrior class, with what other tribe's warfare methods did Kenyatta become acquainted?
(a) The Mau Mau.
(b) The Mogani.
(c) The Tigoni.
(d) The Masai.

3. What is riika?
(a) Group of Gikuyu elders.
(b) Initiation of a girl.
(c) Age-grading among the Gikuyu.
(d) Initiation of a boy.

4. What is the key to the life of the Gikuyu?
(a) Land tenure.
(b) Warfare practices.
(c) Magic.
(d) Ceremonies.

5. To whom did Kenyatta act as interpreter to in his big land case?
(a) Chief Kmaha.
(b) Chief Lundita.
(c) Chief Kioi.
(d) Chief Lambata.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Kenyatta recognize which is all important?

2. What quote from William James was in the Introduction to the book?

3. What was the name of the second Royal Commission on land tenure?

4. What is the father of a Gikuyu family called?

5. What position did Kenyatta hold in the Gikuyu Central Association?

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