Hist 105:Introduction To History Question Paper
Hist 105:Introduction To History
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : HIST 105
UNIT TITLE : INTRODUCTION TO HISTORY
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any three questions. All questions carry equal marks
Question One
(i) Define the word sources of history.
(2 Marks)
(ii) Distinguish between the two views on the history of Africa. (4 Marks)
(iii) Outline the main weaknesses of written sources of history. (4 Marks)
What is the importance of studying history to human society?
(10 Marks)
Question Two
State and explain three branches of history.
(6 Marks)
"History is both a science and an art." Analyze the statement.
(14 Marks)
Question Three
Explain how historical linguistics can be useful in the reconstruction of Kenyan history. (20 Marks)
Question Four
Define the following archaeological terms
Ecofacts
(2 marks)
Structures
(2 Marks)
Artifacts
(2 Marks)
Describe the archeological ways of gathering information.
(14 Marks)
Question Five
Identify the different forms of oral tradition showing the kind of historical information they contribute.
(10 Marks)
Document some the earliest written records on African history
(10 Marks)
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