Hist 220:Sources Of African History December 2010 Question Paper
Hist 220:Sources Of African History December 2010
Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2010
KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
ARTS
COURSE CODE: HIST 220
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer FOUR questions .Question one is compulsory. At least TWO from each section
SECTION A
1. What factors influenced the statement that “Africa had no history before the coming of
the Europeans”? Do you agree with this statement? (17 ½ marks)
2. Discuss the usefulness of classical sources in the reconstruction of Africa history. What
are the3ir shortcomings? (17 ½ marks)
3. Compare and contrast Arabic and European writings as source material for African
history.
(17 ½ marks)
SECTION B
4. What is archaeology? Describe its methods and usefulness as a source of history.
(17 ½ marks)
5. In what ways are anthropology and historical linguistics supportive of the efforts of
historians in Africa? (17 ½ marks)
6. Discuss the relative strengths and weaknesses of oral historiography/traditions in the
reconstruction of African history. (17 ½ marks)
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