Hist 305:African Economic History Question Paper
Hist 305:African Economic History
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (SCHOOL BASED) EXAMINATIONS
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
Identify five major minerals used in Africa before the coming of the Europeans.
(5 Marks)
Explain the importance of iron in Egyptian economy in pre-colonial period.
(5 Marks)
Explain the impact of minerals in pre-colonial Africa.
(10 Marks)
Question Two
Account for the rise and growth of Trans Sahara Trade.
(10 Marks)
Analyze critically the factors which contributed to the decline of Trans Saharan Trade.
(10 Marks)
Question Three
Explain how the economic factor facilitated the scramble for and partition of Africa.
(10 Marks)
Examine how colonial economy affected the Africans.
(10 Marks)
Question Four
Critically analyze the causes of food crisis in Africa.
(10 Marks)
What possible solutions or measures have been offered or put in place to curb food shortage in African?
(10 Marks)
Question Five
Discuss the major problems facing the pastoralist communities in Africa by giving relevant examples.
(10 Marks)
Outline the steps that various countries have taken to avert such problems affecting pastoralist communities in Africa.
(10 Marks)
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