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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Economic Life and Industries.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what month to what month is the season of the big rain In Gikuyuland?
(a) From March to July.
(b) From October to January.
(c) From May to August.
(d) From July to early October.

2. What is the mbari or nyomba?
(a) Witch doctor.
(b) Hut of a male Gikuyu.
(c) Family group.
(d) Hut of a female Gikuyu.

3. What can't a man get without sheep and goats?
(a) Wife.
(b) Status.
(c) Land.
(d) Hut.

4. How long does it take to build a Gikuyu hut?
(a) A day.
(b) A week.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Three days.

5. What were the Gikuyus made to know by the Europeans?
(a) The black man is inferior.
(b) Might is right.
(c) They should pattern themselves after the Europeans.
(d) Africa has no future.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was Kenyatta delegated to present the Gikuyu point of view with regard to land matters to the Secretary of State for the Colonies?

2. What is the busiest time for the majority of the women?

3. When the Europeans first came to Gikuyuland, how did the Gikuyu regard them?

4. What is a moherega?

5. How many stages of eldership did Kenyatta pass

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