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Hist 105:Introduction To History Question Paper

Hist 105:Introduction To History 

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : HIST 105
UNIT TITLE : INTRODUCTION TO HISTORY
TIME : 2 HOURS




INSTRUCTIONS

Answer any three questions. All questions carry equal marks

Question One

(i) Define the word sources of history.

(2 Marks)
(ii) Distinguish between the two views on the history of Africa. (4 Marks)
(iii) Outline the main weaknesses of written sources of history. (4 Marks)

What is the importance of studying history to human society?

(10 Marks)

Question Two

State and explain three branches of history.

(6 Marks)

"History is both a science and an art." Analyze the statement.

(14 Marks)

Question Three
Explain how historical linguistics can be useful in the reconstruction of Kenyan history. (20 Marks)

Question Four

Define the following archaeological terms

Ecofacts

(2 marks)

Structures

(2 Marks)

Artifacts

(2 Marks)

Describe the archeological ways of gathering information.

(14 Marks)

Question Five

Identify the different forms of oral tradition showing the kind of historical information they contribute.

(10 Marks)

Document some the earliest written records on African history

(10 Marks)






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