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Environmental Archaeology Question Paper

Environmental Archaeology

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

AHT 341:
ENVIRONMENTAL ARCHAEOLOGY

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DATE: TUESDAY 29TH DECEMBER 2009
TIME: 4.30 P.M. ? 6.30 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS

Attempt ANY THREE (3) Questions.

1.
a)
Define the term environment.
b)
What related core concepts make up the environment?
2.
Using Olduvai Gorge site stratigraphy as a case study, describe the palaeo-climate which prevailed in eastern Africa during the Pleistocene period.
3.
Environment dictated ?cultural adaptations of early MAN?. Discuss this statement using pertinent examples to illustrate your answer.
4.
Discuss how palaeo-environment(s) influenced early human settlement patterns in both Europe and Eastern Africa.
5.
State how environmental changes triggered the emergence of food production or agriculture.
6.
What is the relevance of studying environmental archaeology? Cite supportive examples to illustrate your answer.
7.
What was the core significance of fire discovery by early MAN?
8.
Write some very brief notes to positively identify any four (4) of the following:
1.
Palaeo-environment
2.
Palynology
3.
Adaptation
4.
L.S.
B.
Leakey
5.
Palaeo-ecology
6.
Charles Lyell
7.
Edward Forbes
8.
Paleo-climatology