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Themes In African History Question Paper

Themes In African History

Course:Bachelor Of Education History

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTIONAL BASED PROGRAMME
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS AND
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

AHT 201: THEMES IN AFRICAN HISTORY

DATE: WEDNESDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 2009 TIME: 2.00 P.M ? 4.00 P.M
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any three (3) questions
1.
The origin spread of Agriculture in Africa cannot be ascribed to the diffusionist theory. Discuss this statement using supporting example.
2.
Discuss the impact of metallurgy to the evolution of human society in Africa.
3.
Examine any one African ancient civilization by highlighting its main achievements.
4.
Discuss the impact of the Trans- Atlantic slave trade on African societies. Use specific examples to illustrate your case.
5.
Illustrating your answer with example from across Africa, discuss the view that the economic factor is the main explanation for the colonial scramble and partition of Africa.
6.
Discuss the contribution of the Second World War to African Nationalism and decolonization.
7.
Critically examine the political and economical challenges experienced by post- independent African states.
8.
What is globalization? Discuss the positive and negative impacts of this process on the African continent.