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Introduction To Anthropology Question Paper

Introduction To Anthropology

Course:Bachelor Of Arts (Economics & Sociology)

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2011

CHUKA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS (ECONOMICS AND SOCIOLOGY)

SOCI 102: INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY

STREAM:BACHELOR OF ARTS (ECONOMICS AND SOCIOLOGY) Y1S1

TIME: 2 HOURS
11.30 A.M.-1.30 P.M.

DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 22/12/2011

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer all questions in section A.
Answer any two questions in section B.

SECTION A
1. Using clear examples to illustrate your answer explain any three of the following terms.
(a) Culture shock
(b) Sapir-Whorf thesis
(c) Exogamy
(d) Descent
(e) Patriarchy (15 marks)

2. Identify and describe three reasons why polygamy is the main form of marriage in some African societies. (6 marks)

3. Identify and briefly describe three examples of the social functions of religion. (9 marks)

SECTION B
4. "Language is the key to cultural transmission". Discuss. (20 marks)

5. (a) Differentiate between the sacred and profane. (4 marks)

(b) Evaluate the view that there is no role for traditional religious organizations such as churches in modern societies. (16 marks)

6. "Modernization has led to decline in the importance of the family". Explain and discuss. (20 marks)

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