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Sources Of African History Question Paper

Sources Of African History

Course:Bachelor Of Education (Arts)

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2011

KABARAK
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

ARTS
COURSE CODE: HIST 220
COURSE TITLE: SOURCES OF AFRICAN HISTORY
STREAM:

Y2S2
DAY:

THURSDAY
TIME:

2.00 – 4.00 P.M
DATE:

16/12/2010

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer FOUR questions .Question one is compulsory. At least TWO from each section

PLEASE TURNOVER
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SECTION A
1. What factors influenced the statement that “Africa had no history before the coming of
the Europeans”? Do you agree with this statement?

(17 ½ marks)

2. Discuss the usefulness of classical sources in the reconstruction of Africa history. What
are the3ir shortcomings?

(17 ½ marks)

3. Compare and contrast Arabic and European writings as source material for African
history.

(17 ½ marks)
SECTION B
4. What is archaeology? Describe its methods and usefulness as a source of history.

(17 ½ marks)

5. In what ways are anthropology and historical linguistics supportive of the efforts of
historians in Africa?

(17 ½ marks)

6. Discuss the relative strengths and weaknesses of oral historiography/traditions in the
reconstruction of African history.

(17 ½ marks)

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