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:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3RDTRIMESTER 2013 (SB) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : HIST 245
UNIT TITLE : HISTORY OF RELIGIONS IN AFRICA
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer three questions only
Question One
Account for the spread of Islam in West Africa.
(10 marks)
Outline the main factors that facilitated the spread of Christianity in Africa.
(10 marks)
Question Two
Describe the origin of Christianity in Egypt and Ethiopia and the hardships the church experience in the first three centuries. (20 Marks)
Question Three
Give an account of the contribution of the following Christian leaders to the growth of Christianity in Africa
Tertullian
(5 Marks)
St. Augustine
(5 marks)
Jacobus
(5 Marks)
Cyprian
(5 marks)
Question Four
In the 7th century A.D Egypt was invaded and conquered by the Arab Muslims and converted majority of Egyptians to Islam. Account for the success of this conversion. (20 marks)
Question Five
Explain five methods used to spread Islam in Africa
(10 marks)
Describe the impact of Islam in the East African coast
(10 marks)
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