Hist 210:Archeology Question Paper
Hist 210:Archeology
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2013 (FT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : HIST 210/014
UNIT TITLE : ARCHAEOLOGY
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions: Answer any three questions
Question One
Define the following terms:
Ecofacts.
(2mks)
Paleontology
(2mks)
Highlight and explain importance of studying archaeology in institution of higher learning.
(16mks)
Question Two
Examine the contribution antiquarianism in the development of archaeology.
(10mks)
Explain the relationship between archaeology and other disciplines. (10mks)
Question Three
Explain five methods of dating archaeological remains. (20mks)
Question Four
Explain the key indicators of archaeological sites.
(10mks)
Discus the main practical considerations before embarking on archeological excavation.
(10mks)
Question Five
Describe the physical and technological characteristics of the homosapients. (20mks)
Question Six
Define the term theory?
(1mk)
Highlight the characteristics of a good theory.
(4mks)
Explain fur theories of food production in Africa.
(15mks)
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