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Religion And Political Movements In Africa Question Paper

Religion And Political Movements In Africa

Course:Bachelor Of Education History

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
ARE 304: RELIGION AND POLITICAL MOVEMENT IN AFRICA

DATE: TUESDAY, 22ND DECEMBER 2009

TIME: 4.30 P.M. - 6.30 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer THREE questions at least ONE from each section.

SECTION A

1.
(a)
Define social movements and distinguish their types and characteristics.
(b)
Using relevant examples, show how rural Christian religious movements engaged in political activism during the colonial period.
2.
(a)
Define the terms religion and politics.
(b)
Demonstrate how religion and politics were intertwined in precolonial African societies.
3.
Comment on the statement ?Religion and Politics are inseparable.? Illustrate your answer with appropriate examples.

SECTION B
4.
Discuss the role of the churches in politics in post-independent Kenya.
5.
(a)
Show how any one of the following religio-political movements was both religious and political.
(i)
Maji Maji Rebellion
(ii)
Dini ya Msambwa
(iii)
Mau Mau War
(iv)
Kimbanguism
6.
Using appropriate examples, show how Islamic Reform movements in Africa influence political processes.