Hist 245:History Or Religion In Africa Question Paper
Hist 245:History Or Religion In Africa
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : HIST 245
UNIT TITLE : HISTORY OF RELIGIONS IN AFRICA
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instruction:
Attempt only three questions
Question One
Define the following terms according to their correct usage in the course units.
History
(2mks)
Religion
(2mks)
History of religion
(2mks)
History of religions in Africa
(2mks)
Identify and explain four theories of the origin of religion in Africa. (12mks)
Question Two
"Before the introduction of Christianity and Islam into Africa Africans had religion". Discuss the statement by giving evidences to support the view. (20mks)
Question Three
Explain the origin of Christianity in Africa.
(8mks)
Analyze the factors which favoured the spread of Christianity in Africa.
(6mks)
Discuss the impact of Christianity on African religion from the time it was planted to the present.
(6mks)
Question Four
Critically examine the factors which facilitated the spread of Islamic religion to the continent of Africa.
(8mks)
Explain the fundamental teachings of Islam as spelled out in the Koran by Prophet Mohammed.
(6mks)
Assess the effects of Islamic religion in Africa from 642 A.D.
(6mks)
Question Five
Describe Islam as a social system by giving relevant examples from various practices of the faith. (20mks)
Question Six
Identify four early Christian thinkers of Africa and their perception of Africa religion.
(8mks)
Explain the role and function of religion in today’s social, political and economic aspects of life.
(6mks)
Highlight on major elements which constitute African religion.
(6mks
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