Hist 305:African Economic History Question Paper
Hist 305:African Economic History
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 305
UNIT TITLE : AFRICAN ECONOMIC HISTORY
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any three questions
Question One
Discuss five reasons why early man abandoned hunter – gathered economic activity and adapted pastoral and agricultural economies.
(10 marks)
Describe five main characteristics of African traditional economic activities
(10 marks)
Question Two
Describe the organization and consequences of Trans Atlantic Trade. (20 marks)
Question Three
Discuss the origins and aims of common market Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).
(10 Marks)
Identify any five organs of COMESA and show how they promote regional trade in Africa.
(10 marks)
Question Four
Describe the origin, spread and impact of Iron Age in Africa. (20 Marks)
Question Five
Explain any five measures that African states can take to avoid food shortage.
(10 Marks)
Discuss challenges that African states face as they develop intra-Africa trade
(10 marks)
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