Hist 0111: History Of Science And Technology Question Paper
Hist 0111: History Of Science And Technology
Course:Diploma In Education Arts
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION ARTS
HIST 0111: HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
STREAM: DIP. EDUCATION (ARTS) TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 7/8/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS
1. (a) Define the following concepts:
(a) Technology [2 marks]
(b) Civilization [2 marks]
(c) Science [2 marks]
(d) Pre-history and History [2 marks]
(e) Paleolithic and Neolithic [2 marks]
(b) Discuss the theories that explain the origin and development of Civilization.
[10 marks]
(c) Examine the characteristics of science and technology on the early human societies. [10 marks]
2. Account for the rise and development of civilization in the ancient world. [20 marks]
3. Analyze the factor that favored the development of science and technology in ancient Egypt. [10 marks]
4. (a) Discuss theories behind the spread of iron-working in Africa. [5 marks]
(b) Analyze the effects of iron-working in ancient Africa. [15 marks]
5. Outline the main developments in science and technology in Medieval Europe.[20 marks]
6. (a) What contributions did the Islamic civilization make in the field of science and technology? [10 marks]
(b) Discuss developments in science and technology in the Renaissance period.
[10 marks]
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