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Hist 211: Historical Methods  Question Paper

Hist 211: Historical Methods  

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013





CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS.
HIST 211: HISTORICAL METHODS
STREAM: B.ED (ARTS) Y2S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: MONDAY 22/4/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO.

1. (a) Discuss the scientificity of History. [20 Marks]

(b) Examine the nature of historical objectivity. [10 Marks]

2. (a) Explain the importance of oral sources in the reconstruction of African history. [12 Marks]

(b) Discuss why a historian using oral traditions would need to consult other sources. [8 Marks]

3. (a) What is historical research? [8 Marks]

(b) To what extend is history a research oriented discipline. [12 Marks]

4. (a) Define archeology and demonstrate its importance as a source of history.
[10 Marks]

(b) How useful are European written sources in reconstructing African History.
[10 Marks]

5. Discuss the contributions of other disciplines in the study of History. [20 Marks]

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