Africa in Antiquities (Old Civilizations) (HARA2102)
BA. History and Archeology - HA
Semester: First Semester
Level: 200
Year: 2018
UNIVERSITY OF BAMENDA
FACULTY OF ARTS
Department: History and Archaeology Course Instructors: Dr Yakam/ Dr. Sobseh
Course code: HARA 2102. Course title: Africa in Antiquities (old civilizations)
Credit value: 6 Duration: 3 Hours
Day: Wednessday, 21/02/2018
Starting time: 11:30am Ending time: 2:30pm
Instructions: Answer Question 1 and any other question. Orderly presentation of facts and good
English are indispensable.
1) Define old civilizations. Describe the various societies that existed in Africa during the period of
Africa in Antiquities.
2) Distinguish between Eurocentrism and Afrocentrism. Highlight the Eurocentrism views of African
past.
3) Discuss the origins, rise and fall of the Empires of Mali.
4) Egyptologist Barry Kemp asserts that “it is just as reasonable to seek causes that prevented or
slowed the development of old civilizations as it is to seek causes for its occurrence”. What is he
implying? Does the archaeological evidence in old civilizations support his claim?
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