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Dthm 0151: Society And Culture Of East Africa Question Paper

Dthm 0151: Society And Culture Of East Africa

Course:Diploma In Tourism & Hotel Management

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF
DIPLOMA IN TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT
DTHM 0151: SOCIETY AND CULTURE OF EAST AFRICA
STREAMS: DTHM Y1S2 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 18/4/2013 11.30 AM – 1.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer All Questions in Section A and any two in Section B

SECTION A (30 MARKS)

1. (a) Define the following terms:
(i) Culture [2 Marks]

(ii) Society [2 Marks]

(iii) Religion [2 Marks]

(b) List down at least THREE major religions of people of East Africa and briefly state the belief for each. [3 Marks]

(c) Differentiate between the following types of values and give an example for each. [3 Marks]
(i) Instrumental Values
(ii) Terminal Values

2. (a) State five characteristics of culture. [5 Marks]

(b) Outline the purpose of culture in the society. [2 Marks]
3. (a) List down THREE types of cultures in tourism and distinguish the meaning of
reach. [6 Marks]

(b) List down FOUR types of culture shock in tourism. [2 Marks]

(c) Outline the social and ritual use of cattle among the pastoralist community of East
Africa. [3 Marks]

SECTION B: (40 MARKS)

4. (a) Discuss the functions of religion in the society. [10 Marks]

(b) Identify and discuss the sources of cultural differences in the society.
[10 Marks]

5. (a) Discuss impacts of tourism on culture. [10 Marks]

(b) Discuss the reasons why Christian missionaries came to East Africa.
[10 Marks]

6. (a) Discuss the cultures and customs of the Bantu people in Kenya. [10 Marks]

(b) Describe the important functions of language in the society. [10 Marks]

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