PLS1502
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,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
January- March 2022
PLS1502
Introduction to African Philosophy
100 Marks
Duration 4 Hours
1st Examiner: Ms M Khosi; Ms T Modiselle; Mr M Lepuru; Ms G Ndlazi
2nd Examiner: Prof P Mungwini
This paper consists of 13 pages.
Instructions:
• This is a non-venue-examination.
• This paper consists of 50 Multiple-choice Questions that each count for 2 marks.
• You have 4 hours to complete this examination. Therefore, you are required to
submit your examination script within the allocated time.
• Please remember to tick the Honesty Declaration when you submit your answers,
otherwise without it your script may not be marked.
• Please answer all questions and make sure all questions are properly numbered.
• There are NO invigilation procedures with this exam.
Create your own answer sheet on a word document marked 1 to 50 with a period (.).
Your answer will follow each number in the form of a lower-case letter (i.e. a, b, c, or
d). Your answers should look like this*:
1. a
*Please be aware that these are not
2. b
the actual solutions.
3. c
4. d
5. a
Additional student instructions
1. Students must upload their answer scripts in a single PDF file (answer scripts
must not be password protected or uploaded as “read only” files)
2. NO EMAILED SCRIPTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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3. Students are advised to preview submissions (answer scripts) to ensure
legibility and that the correct answer script file has been uploaded.
4. Students are permitted to resubmit their answer scripts should their initial
submission be unsatisfactory.
5. Incorrect file format and uncollated answer scripts will not be considered.
6. Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made on unofficial examinations
platforms (including the invigilator cellphone application) will not be marked and
no opportunity will be granted for resubmission.
7. Mark awarded for incomplete submission will be the student’s final mark. No
opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
8. Mark awarded for illegible scanned submission will be the student’s final mark.
No opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
9. Submissions will only be accepted from registered student accounts.
10. Students suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be
subjected to disciplinary processes. UNISA has a zero tolerance for plagiarism
and/or any other forms of academic dishonesty.
11. Students are provided one hour to submit their answer scripts after the official
examination time. Submissions made after the official examination time will be
rejected by the examination regulations and will not be marked.
12. Students experiencing network or load shedding challenges are advised to
apply together with supporting evidence for an Aegrotat within 3 days of the
examination session.
13. Students experiencing technical challenges, contact the SCSC 080 000 1870
or email or refer to Get-Help for the list of
additional contact numbers. Communication received from your myLife account
will be considered.
Best of luck with your Exam!
1. The origin of the term ‘Africa’ within this module is said to have come from which of
the following:
a. The historical and cultural life of the people of the continent.
b. Africa and her indigenous inhabitants themselves.
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c. Greek and Roman experiences and its climatic conditions.
d. Southern Africans from their journey across the continent.
2. The term ‘African’ in African philosophy refers to:
a. The universality of African Philosophy.
b. The particularity of African Philosophy.
c. The term does not mean anything.
d. The vulnerability of African Philosophy.
3. The term ‘philosophy’ in African Philosophy refers to:
a. The wisdom of African Philosophy.
b. The “scientificality” of African Philosophy.
c. The universality of African Philosophy.
e. The particularity of African Philosophy.
4. According to Imbo, the question “What is African philosophy?” is a complex question
because:
a. We must consider what counts as philosophy in the strictest sense.
b. We must consider who is making the definition and for what audience.
c. We must take into consideration one’s ideological commitments.
d. All the above.
5. In this module we argue that the controversy of the term ‘Africa’ stems from the
fact that:
a. Africans were colonized by non-Africans.
b. Africans vehemently do not like the term.
c. It is home-grown, and an imposition.
d. The term itself is complex.
6. According to Ramose, what is the effect of Africa’s colonial history to our
understandings of African philosophy?
a. Philosophy is strictly an African and Amerindian activity.
EXAM PACK
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THIS MODULE +27 67 171 1739
,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
January- March 2022
PLS1502
Introduction to African Philosophy
100 Marks
Duration 4 Hours
1st Examiner: Ms M Khosi; Ms T Modiselle; Mr M Lepuru; Ms G Ndlazi
2nd Examiner: Prof P Mungwini
This paper consists of 13 pages.
Instructions:
• This is a non-venue-examination.
• This paper consists of 50 Multiple-choice Questions that each count for 2 marks.
• You have 4 hours to complete this examination. Therefore, you are required to
submit your examination script within the allocated time.
• Please remember to tick the Honesty Declaration when you submit your answers,
otherwise without it your script may not be marked.
• Please answer all questions and make sure all questions are properly numbered.
• There are NO invigilation procedures with this exam.
Create your own answer sheet on a word document marked 1 to 50 with a period (.).
Your answer will follow each number in the form of a lower-case letter (i.e. a, b, c, or
d). Your answers should look like this*:
1. a
*Please be aware that these are not
2. b
the actual solutions.
3. c
4. d
5. a
Additional student instructions
1. Students must upload their answer scripts in a single PDF file (answer scripts
must not be password protected or uploaded as “read only” files)
2. NO EMAILED SCRIPTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
, Page 2 of 13
3. Students are advised to preview submissions (answer scripts) to ensure
legibility and that the correct answer script file has been uploaded.
4. Students are permitted to resubmit their answer scripts should their initial
submission be unsatisfactory.
5. Incorrect file format and uncollated answer scripts will not be considered.
6. Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made on unofficial examinations
platforms (including the invigilator cellphone application) will not be marked and
no opportunity will be granted for resubmission.
7. Mark awarded for incomplete submission will be the student’s final mark. No
opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
8. Mark awarded for illegible scanned submission will be the student’s final mark.
No opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
9. Submissions will only be accepted from registered student accounts.
10. Students suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be
subjected to disciplinary processes. UNISA has a zero tolerance for plagiarism
and/or any other forms of academic dishonesty.
11. Students are provided one hour to submit their answer scripts after the official
examination time. Submissions made after the official examination time will be
rejected by the examination regulations and will not be marked.
12. Students experiencing network or load shedding challenges are advised to
apply together with supporting evidence for an Aegrotat within 3 days of the
examination session.
13. Students experiencing technical challenges, contact the SCSC 080 000 1870
or email or refer to Get-Help for the list of
additional contact numbers. Communication received from your myLife account
will be considered.
Best of luck with your Exam!
1. The origin of the term ‘Africa’ within this module is said to have come from which of
the following:
a. The historical and cultural life of the people of the continent.
b. Africa and her indigenous inhabitants themselves.
, Page 3 of 13
c. Greek and Roman experiences and its climatic conditions.
d. Southern Africans from their journey across the continent.
2. The term ‘African’ in African philosophy refers to:
a. The universality of African Philosophy.
b. The particularity of African Philosophy.
c. The term does not mean anything.
d. The vulnerability of African Philosophy.
3. The term ‘philosophy’ in African Philosophy refers to:
a. The wisdom of African Philosophy.
b. The “scientificality” of African Philosophy.
c. The universality of African Philosophy.
e. The particularity of African Philosophy.
4. According to Imbo, the question “What is African philosophy?” is a complex question
because:
a. We must consider what counts as philosophy in the strictest sense.
b. We must consider who is making the definition and for what audience.
c. We must take into consideration one’s ideological commitments.
d. All the above.
5. In this module we argue that the controversy of the term ‘Africa’ stems from the
fact that:
a. Africans were colonized by non-Africans.
b. Africans vehemently do not like the term.
c. It is home-grown, and an imposition.
d. The term itself is complex.
6. According to Ramose, what is the effect of Africa’s colonial history to our
understandings of African philosophy?
a. Philosophy is strictly an African and Amerindian activity.
