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 1ST TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : HIST 305
UNIT TITLE : AFRICAN ECONOMIC HISTORY
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Question One
Explain FIVE reasons for studying African Economic History.
(5 Marks)
Analyse the impact of metallurgy in African economies before the nineteenth (19th) century.
(15 Marks)
Question Two
Discuss factors that generated European interest in Africa in the 19th century.
(10 Marks)
Analyse both negative and positive impacts colonial rule had on Africa.
(10 Marks)
Question Three
Explain the trans-Atlantic slave trade and give reasons why it is now considered to have been a crime against humanity. (20 Marks)
Question Four
Explain reasons why post-independence economic development in Africa has been slow and poor.
(10 Marks)
Provide suggestions by which Africa can take responsibility of its industrial and economic development.
(10 Marks)
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