Introduction To Anthropology Question Paper

Introduction To Anthropology

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Anthropology

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS
ASC 101:
INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY

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DATE: TUESDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 2010

TIME: 2.00 P.M. - 4.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer any THREE questions.

1.
In September 2010, the Minister for Higher Education asserted the government

funding for university education should exclude disciplines such as Sociology and

Anthropology. In light of this statement, discuss the significance of Anthropology

stating why we should continue to study it at university.

(23 marks)
2.
i)
Name and explain FOUR key characteristics of culture.

(12 marks)

ii)
What do you understand by any FOUR of the following concepts? (11 marks)

a)
Cultural relativism
b)
Ethnocentrism
c)
Cultural shock
d)
Witch craft
e)
Modal personality
f)
Gene drift
3.
i)
Explain the difference between ?religion?, ?magic? and ?witchcraft?.

(12 marks)

ii)
What functions does religion play in Kenya today?

(11 marks)
4.
Using relevant examples, discuss the purpose of incest regulations in African

societies.

(23 marks)

5.
Using FOUR concrete examples based on your experiences since joining Kenyatta

University, distinguish between ideal and behavioural cultural patterns.
(23 marks)
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