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Hist 205:History Of East Africa Question Paper

Hist 205:History Of East Africa 

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 1ST TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : HIST 205
UNIT TITLE : HISTORY OF EAST AFRICA
TIME : 2 HOURS




Instructions: Answer Any THREE Questions.

Question One
Why is East African referred to as "the cradle of mankind? In relation to Charles Darwins theory of evolution identify and describe the early inhabitants of East Africa. (20 Marks)

Question Two
Critically assess the impact of colonial conquest of East Africa by the European powers on East Africa’ s socio-political and economic development. (20 Marks)

Question Three

State FIVE factors which led to the development of the Indian ocean trade along the East African coast.

(5 Marks)

Discuss the impact of the Indian ocean trade in East Africa.

(15 Marks)

Question Four

Discuss the impact of slave trade on East Africa’s socio-economic and political development.

Question Five

Discuss successes and challenges facing the East African community in the 21st century.






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