History - REB Questions package of Senior Three

Unit 1: The 1789 French Revolution

1. What were the main causes of the French Revolution?

2. How did the social class divisions in France contribute to the revolution?

3. What role did King Louis XVI play in the outbreak of the French Revolution?

4. How did Marie Antoinette influence the French Revolution?

5. What were the financial issues that led to the French Revolution?

6. How did the unfair taxation system contribute to the revolution?

7. What was the role of the French philosophers in the revolution?

8. How did the American War of Independence influence the French Revolution?

9. What were the effects of the French Revolution on France and Europe?

10. How did the French Revolution lead to the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte?

Unit 2: Colonial Reforms and Their Consequences on African Societies

1. What were the political reforms introduced by Europeans in Africa?

2. How did economic reforms affect African societies during colonialism?

3. What were the social reforms introduced by Europeans in Africa?

4. How did colonial reforms lead to the loss of independence for African communities?

5. What were the positive consequences of colonial reforms in Africa?

6. How did colonial reforms lead to the rise of African nationalism?

7. What were the negative consequences of colonial reforms in Africa?

8. How did colonial reforms affect African culture?

9. What role did education play in colonial reforms?

10. How did colonial reforms lead to the creation of artificial boundaries in Africa?

Unit 3: Causes and Effects of the First World War (1914-1918)

1. What were the main causes of the First World War?

2. How did the alliance system contribute to the outbreak of the war?

3. What role did the arms race play in causing the First World War?

4. How did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand lead to the war?

5. What were the effects of the First World War on Europe?

6. How did the war lead to the formation of the League of Nations?

7. What were the economic consequences of the First World War?

8. How did the war affect women's roles in society?

9. What were the territorial changes after the First World War?

10. How did the war lead to the rise of new nations in Europe?

Unit 4: Between Two Wars

1. What were the causes of the world economic depression of 1929-1935?

2. How did the economic depression affect Europe and the world?

3. What measures were taken to overcome the economic depression?

4. How did the economic depression lead to the rise of dictators in Europe?

5. What were the characteristics of totalitarian regimes in Europe?

6. How did Benito Mussolini rise to power in Italy?

7. What were the methods used by Mussolini to consolidate his power?

8. How did Adolf Hitler rise to power in Germany?

9. What were the factors for the downfall of Adolf Hitler and Nazism?

10. What were the common characteristics of Nazism and Fascism?

Unit 5: Causes and Consequences of the Second World War (1939-1945)

1. What were the main causes of the Second World War?

2. How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the outbreak of the war?

3. What role did the appeasement policy play in causing the war?

4. How did the alliance system lead to the Second World War?

5. What were the effects of the Second World War on Europe and the world?

6. How did the war lead to the formation of the United Nations?

7. What were the economic consequences of the Second World War?

8. How did the war lead to the defeat of dictators in Europe?

9. What were the territorial changes after the Second World War?

10. How did the war lead to the rise of new superpowers?

Unit 6: Causes of Decolonization in Africa with Case Studies of Ghana and Kenya

1. What were the main causes of decolonization in Africa?

2. How did the United Nations contribute to the decolonization process?

3. What role did the Atlantic Charter play in decolonization?

4. How did the Second World War influence decolonization in Africa?

5. What were the factors that helped the decolonization of Ghana?

6. How did Kwame Nkrumah contribute to the decolonization of Ghana?

7. What were the causes of decolonization in Kenya?

8. How did the Mau Mau rebellion influence decolonization in Kenya?

9. What were the effects of decolonization in Africa?

10. How did decolonization lead to the rise of neo-colonialism?

Unit 7: Democratization Process

1. What is the definition of democracy and democratization?

2. What are the basic conditions for sustaining the democratization process?

3. How does education promote democratization?

4. What are the indicators of democratization?

5. How does decentralization contribute to democratization?

6. What is the role of international pressure in democratization?

7. How does Rwanda compare to other countries in the sub-region in terms of democratization?

8. What are the indicators of a democratic society?

9. How does the respect for human rights contribute to democratization?

10. What is the role of free and fair elections in democratization?

Unit 8: Consequences of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi

1. What were the socio-emotional effects of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi?

2. How did the genocide affect Rwanda's international image?

3. What were the economic consequences of the genocide?

4. How did the genocide lead to the displacement of people?

5. What were the political consequences of the genocide?

6. How did the genocide affect Rwanda's economy?

7. What were the challenges encountered in rebuilding Rwanda after the genocide?

8. What measures were taken by the government to rebuild Rwandan society?

9. What were the achievements of the government of national unity in Rwanda?

10. How did the genocide affect the social fabric of Rwanda?

Unit 9: National and International Human Rights Instruments and the Protection of Human Rights

1. What are national human rights instruments?

2. What are international human rights instruments?

3. How do national and international human rights instruments protect human rights?

4. What are the regional human rights instruments?

5. How can human rights be protected in the context of democracy?

6. What is the role of education in promoting human rights?

7. How do truth commissions contribute to the protection of human rights?

8. What is the role of the press in protecting human rights?

9. How can external specialists assist in protecting human rights?

10. What is the role of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda in protecting human rights?

Unit 10: National Laws in Conflict Transformation

1. What is the definition of conflict transformation?

2. What are the sources of Rwandan codes and laws?

3. How does the constitution contribute to conflict transformation?

4. What is the role of the National Commission for Human Rights in conflict transformation?

5. How does the National Unity and Reconciliation Commission contribute to conflict transformation?

6. What is the role of the Office of the Ombudsman in conflict transformation?

7. How does the Rwanda National Police contribute to conflict transformation?

8. What is the role of the Abunzi committee in conflict management?

9. How do legal mechanisms and organs contribute to conflict transformation?

10. What is the role of the constitution in conflict transformation?

Unit 11: Factors for National Independence

1. What are the political factors for national independence?

2. How does good governance contribute to national independence?

3. What is the role of patriotism in national independence?

4. How does national security contribute to national independence?

5. What are the economic factors for national independence?

6. How does the promotion of the private sector contribute to national independence?

7. What is the role of the industrial sector in national independence?

8. How does good resource management contribute to national independence?

9. What are the home-grown solutions adopted by Rwanda to promote self-reliance?

10. How does the Girinka programme contribute to self-reliance in Rwanda?

Unit 12: Understanding Rwanda in Reference to Its Location in the Region

1. What are the identities of Rwandans?

2. How does the Kinyarwanda language contribute to Rwandan identity?

3. What is the importance of regional integration in East Africa?

4. How does regional integration promote trade among East African countries?

5. What are the benefits of regional integration for Rwanda?

6. How does regional integration foster political cooperation?

7. What is the role of the East African Community in regional integration?

8. How does regional integration lead to free movement of factors of production?

9. What are the economic benefits of regional integration for Rwanda?

10. How does regional integration increase the bargaining power of East African countries?

Unit 13: Concept of Disability and Inclusive Education

1. What is the definition of inclusive education?

2. What are the special educational needs of children with disabilities?

3. How can children with special needs be supported in schools?

4. What are the benefits of inclusive education?

5. What are the consequences of the absence of inclusive education?

6. How does inclusive education promote social skills among children with special needs?

7. What is the role of teachers in promoting inclusive education?

8. How does inclusive education reduce dropout rates in schools?

9. What are the challenges faced in implementing inclusive education?

10. How does inclusive education contribute to the development of the community?

Unit 14: Tolerance and Respect

1. What is the definition of bias and prejudice?

2. How does bias affect individuals in society?

3. What are the consequences of prejudice in society?

4. How does intolerance affect social cohesion?

5. What is the impact of stigma on individuals living with HIV/AIDS?

6. How can victims of bias and prejudice be supported?

7. What is the role of education in promoting tolerance and respect?

8. How can schools prevent bullying and harassment?

9. What are the consequences of harassment on students?

10. How can political leaders promote tolerance and respect in society?