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Chg 302: History Of Central Africa Question Paper

Chg 302: History Of Central Africa

Course:Bachelor Of Education (Arts)

Institution: South Eastern Kenya University question papers

Exam Year:2017

SOUTH EASTERN KENYA UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2016/2017

SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR

OF EDUCATION (ARTS)

CHG 302: HISTORY OF CENTRAL AFRICA

DATE: 10TH APRIL, 2017 TIME:8.00 -10.00 AM

ATTEMPT PROBLEM ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO

1. (30 MARKS)

a) Provide a brief geography of Central Africa and interpret how it affects the

region’s history. ( 4 marks)

b) How did the technologies of the Central African aborigines and the migrant Bantu

speakers compare and contrast? ( 2 marks)

c) Name at least , two central African aboriginal peoples and their activities ( 3 marks)

d) Give, at least, two Central African traditional states and their organization's achievements ( 2 marks)

e) Write short notes on the Mfecane (defecane) emphasizing on causes, developments and consequences.

f) Provide a description of the Central Africans trade with the Orientals and

Europeans( 3 marks)

g) Name and briefly discuss the European Nations that colonized Central African ( 3 marks)

h) Comment briefly on the major developments effected by Europeans in Central

Africa during colonization ( 3 marks)

i) Name some of the traditional Central African Societies which were practicing

matriarchy ( 2 marks)

j) What were the major methods the central Africans used to gain their independence ( 3 marks)

k)Provide a brief sketch of how the states which were under the colonial rule

developed after independence. ( 2 marks)

2. Assess the Portuguese interlude in the Central African History.

3. Provide an evaluation of the Bantu Speakers of Central Africa from their origin to full Central Africans.

4. What role did the local and long distance central African Trade play in the development of the region?

5.
EITHER

a)Examine the penetration of colonialism and imperialism in Central Africa and the consequent African responses.

OR

b) Critique the origins, development and impacts of African Nationalism in Central Africa.

6.

EITHER

a) “Decolonization of Central Africa was localized,uncoordinated and took too long to achieve”. Do you agree?

OR

b) “The independent states have taken varies of developmental routes and rates that suit the elite leadership of each state."Give your considered views.

Chg 302: History Of Central Africa question paper

Chg 302: History Of Central Africa Question Paper

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