Hist 400: History Of Science And Technology Question Paper
Hist 400: History Of Science And Technology
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012 (SCHOOL BASED) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : HIST 400
UNIT TITLE : HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instruction:
Answer any three questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Question One
Discuss six factors that led to the emergence of scientific revolution in Europe during the 17the century.
(12mks)
Basing your argument on the factors listed in 1(a), examine FOUR impacts of scientific revolution on world civilization during the 17th century. (8mks)
Question Two
With the use of relevant examples, examine the various scientific discoveries and invention that have been achieved during the medieval ages in Europe in respect to:
Invention in the field of agriculture.
(5mks)
Invention in industry
(5mks)
Invention in the field of medicine.
(5mks)
History of rail transport.
(5mks)
Question Three
Examine critically the consequences of slave trade on African Science and Technology. (20mks)
Question Four
"The history of iron in the New World reveals the complexity, order, and disorder of the American past. The memory of iron unleashed both destructive and creative forces." Discus the validity of this statement in light of the transfer of African iron technology on the American landscape. (20mks)
Question Five
Assess the contributions of Renaissance Age to the development of Science and Technology in Europe. (20mks)
Question Six
Citing specific and relevant examples, discuss critically the development of science and technology during the ICT age in Africa. (20mks)
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