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World History(Sost 045) Question Paper

World History(Sost 045) 

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012



TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any THREE questions only.
Question One
Discuss the importance of studying history.
(10 Marks)

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of oral traditions as a source of history.
(10 Marks)

Question Two
Give the meaning of the term ’civilization’.
(2 Marks)

Discuss the factors that led to the development of early agriculture in the following regions:-
(10 Marks)
Mesopotamia.
India.
Discuss the impact of urbanization.
(8 Marks)

Question Three
Discuss five main beliefs of Muslim as it is laid down by the Quran.
(5 Marks)

Evaluate how Islamic religion spread to other parts of the world.
(10 Marks)

Discuss five causes of reformation of Christian church.
(5 Marks)

Question Four
Differentiate between the terms renaissance and industrial revolution.
(4 Marks)

Discuss the factors that led to industrial revolution in Europe.
(10 Marks)

Discuss six factors that led to Japan’s industrial growth.
(6 Marks)

Question Five
Discuss the reasons for the European interest in Africa.
(10 Marks)

Critically, discuss the method used by European powers to acquire colonies in Africa.
(5 Marks)

Explain the reasons why armed resistance failed to de-colonize Africa.







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