SECTION A (20 marks) Answer all questions in this section. 1. For each of the items (i) - (x), choose the correct answer among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number. (i) The following are components of a nation except A territory B people C government . D national flag E international recognition. (ii) A nuclear family consist of...
2009-HISTORY PAPER 1
1. Pre-colonial Africa was dominated by stateless, barbaric and stagnant societies”. Examine the validity of this statement.
2. It was the question of inhuman nature of the Atlantic slave trade that led to its inevitable abolition. Assess this assertion.
3. What impact did Africa experience as a result of coming into contact with both Asia and Europe up to 1850?
4. Why was settler production not preferred in Africa during colonialism?
5. How did the establishment of colonial economy in Africa unveil the essence of imperialistic tendencies?
6. Account for the failure of the imperial chartered companies to administer their spheres of influence and colonies in Africa.
7. Despite the determined African resistances against the imposition of colonialism, most African societies lost their independence. Discuss.
8. Examine the repercussions of the colonial economic policy on Africa.
9. Examine the violent nature and characteristics of the colonial states in Africa.
10. “The second world war (WWII)marked the turning point in the history of colonialism in Africa”. How true is this statement?
11. “Liberation through armed struggle was indispensable in some colonial territories “.Justify.
12. What was the significance of agriculture in the colonial economy?
13. A period towards the 20thcentury witnessed a major departure on French colonial policies in which mutual assistance replaced the Assimilation policy. Why?
14. Why did the process of industrialization lead to economic development in Europe and not in Africa?
15. Scientific socialism was opted for by some Africa states which gained independence by armed struggle. Assess the achievement of this option.
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