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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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