Hist 211: Historical Methods Question Paper
Hist 211: Historical Methods
Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS.
HIST 211: HISTORICAL METHODS
STREAM: B.ED (ARTS) Y2S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: MONDAY 22/4/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO.
1. (a) Discuss the scientificity of History. [20 Marks]
(b) Examine the nature of historical objectivity. [10 Marks]
2. (a) Explain the importance of oral sources in the reconstruction of African history. [12 Marks]
(b) Discuss why a historian using oral traditions would need to consult other sources. [8 Marks]
3. (a) What is historical research? [8 Marks]
(b) To what extend is history a research oriented discipline. [12 Marks]
4. (a) Define archeology and demonstrate its importance as a source of history.
[10 Marks]
(b) How useful are European written sources in reconstructing African History.
[10 Marks]
5. Discuss the contributions of other disciplines in the study of History. [20 Marks]
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