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Politics In Africa Question Paper

Politics In Africa

Course:Bachelor Of Education History

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS
AHT 340: POLITICS IN AFRICA

DATE: Monday 28th December, 2009 TIME: 4.30 p.m. ? 6.30 p.m.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any THREE of the following questions.

1. Either
(a)
?Most political problems faced by African countries have their roots in
colonialism?. To what extent is this statement valid?
Or
(b)
Using specific examples, discuss the extent to which colonial succession
in Africa was basically a contest between sectarian interests.

2.
What were the key political issues in African pre-colonial societies? How have
these issues affected modern African politics?

3.
Compared to capitalist Kenya, socialist Tanzania was more socially egalitarian
but less economically productive. Account for this state of affairs paying close
attention to the key principles underlying the two ideologies.

4.
Citing relevant cases, identify and critically evaluate the factors that have
contributed to the militarization of politics in Africa.

5.
Compare and contrast the impact of democratization in Kenya and Zambia.
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6.
?By its very nature and structure, the world capitalist economy is inimical to the
developmental needs of African states?. Evaluate the extent to which this
statement is valid from the standpoint of dependency theory.

7.
Critically evaluate the strengths and limitations of modernization theory in
explaining Africa?s socio-economic and political phenomena.

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