Hist 104: Sources Of African History 11 Question Paper

Hist 104: Sources Of African History 11

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA
UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS – IGEMBE CAMPUS

FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS

HIST 104: SOURCES OF AFRICAN HISTORY 11

STREAM: B.ED ARTS Y1S2 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: FRIDAY 16/8/2013 8.30 A.M– 10.30 A.M

INSTRUCTIONS:

ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS

1. (a) Identify the main sources of African History. [5 marks]

(b) Citing examples show how history is related to the following disciplines:
(i) Geography [3 marks]
(ii) Sociology [3 marks]
(iii) Literature [3 marks]
(iv) Economics [3 marks]
(v) Political Science [3 marks]

(c) Citing relevant examples show the necessity for studying history. [10 marks]

2. (a) Show the importance of Arabic sources in the reconstruction of Africa history.
[10 marks]

(b) Outline the limitations of oral tradition as a source of African history. [10 marks]

3. (a) Describe the Ancient Egyptian sources of African history. [10 marks]

(b) Examine critically the use of Chinese documents in the reconstruction of Africa History. [10 marks]

4. Examine the press as a source of contemporary African history. [20 marks]

5. (a) Highlight the advantages and disadvantages of European documents as source of African history

(b) Discuss the use of African written sources in reconstructing Africans History.
[10 marks]

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