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Principles Of Archaeology  Question Paper

Principles Of Archaeology  

Course:Bachelor Of Education History

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING

EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS AND
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

AHT 101:
PRINCIPLES OF ARCHAEOLOGY

DATE:
FRIDAY 14TH AUGUST 2009
TIME: 8.00 A.M. ? 10.00 A.M.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Any Three Questions only.

1.
a)
Briefly examine the goals of archaeology and justify its study today.
b)
Describe the main assumptions of catastrophism theory.
2.
Assess the main features of diffusion and post-modernism theories and then explain their place in the analysis of archaeological record.
3.
Discuss the process of archaeological investigation by focusing on site identification, survey, excavation and data analysis.
4.
Examine chronometric dating methods used in archaeology by examining their methodology, time ranges, weaknesses and strengths.
5.
a)
Discuss context in the study of archaeology.
b)
Explain the concept of culture in archaeology.
6.
Discuss the role any three disciplines in the study of archaeology.






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