Sources Of African History Question Paper
Sources Of African History
Course:Bachelor Of Education (Arts)
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2011
KABARAK
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
ARTS
COURSE CODE: HIST 220
COURSE TITLE: SOURCES OF AFRICAN HISTORY
STREAM:
Y2S2
DAY:
THURSDAY
TIME:
2.00 – 4.00 P.M
DATE:
16/12/2010
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer FOUR questions .Question one is compulsory. At least TWO from each section
PLEASE TURNOVER
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SECTION A
1. What factors influenced the statement that “Africa had no history before the coming of
the Europeans”? Do you agree with this statement?
(17 ½ marks)
2. Discuss the usefulness of classical sources in the reconstruction of Africa history. What
are the3ir shortcomings?
(17 ½ marks)
3. Compare and contrast Arabic and European writings as source material for African
history.
(17 ½ marks)
SECTION B
4. What is archaeology? Describe its methods and usefulness as a source of history.
(17 ½ marks)
5. In what ways are anthropology and historical linguistics supportive of the efforts of
historians in Africa?
(17 ½ marks)
6. Discuss the relative strengths and weaknesses of oral historiography/traditions in the
reconstruction of African history.
(17 ½ marks)
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