ZIMSEC A LEVEL HERITAGE STUDIES (6081) SPECIMEN PAPER 1

ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

General Certificate of Education Advanced Level

 HERITAGE STUDIES 6081/1

 PAPER 1 Structured.         3HOURS

SPECIMEN PAPER 

Answer any four questions on the separate answer paper provided.

1 (a) Identify any three Zimbabwean indigenous ceremonies that are under threat due to globalisation. [3]

(b) Critically consider the negative impact of globalisation on post-colonial African civilisation. [14]

(c) Evaluate the opportunities that globalisation has brought on post-colonial African communities. [8]

2 (a) Define the concept “spiritual significance of land.” [3]

(b) To what extent did land alienation affect the indigenous people of Zimbabwe during the colonial period? [14]

(c) Assess how the indigenous people of Zimbabwe benefited from land restoration. [8]

3 (a) Give any three Zimbabwean traditional values. [3]

(b) Examine the importance of upholding Zimbabwean traditional values. [14]

(c) How successfully can the values you gave in (b) above be maintained? [8]

4 (a) Distinguish between constitution and constitutionalism. [3]

(b) Evaluate the fundamental principles of constitutionalism. [14]

(c) How successfully has the Zimbabwean home grown constitution Amendment Number 20 promoted the rights of women? [8]

5 (a) Define the concept “culture.” [3]

(b) With reference to relevant examples, examine the differences between tangible and intangible heritage. [14]

(c) What, in your view, should be done by the Zimbabwean government to preserve tangible heritage ? (8)

6 (a) State any three natural heritage sites in Zimbabwe. [3]

(b) Assess the benefits that Zimbabwe gets from its natural heritage. [14]

(c) How successful has the Zimbabwean government been in managing its natural heritage? [8]

7 (a) Give any three entrepreneurial activities that people in Zimbabwe can engage in to generate income. [3]

(b) Explain with illustrations the factors affecting the growth and expansion of cultural and creative industries in Zimbabwe. [14]

(c) Examine how you can use your knowledge of cultural heritage to start income generating projects with your school mates. [8]

8 (a) Give any three indigenous dances performed in Zimbabwe. [3]

(b) Analyse the benefits associated with performing indigenous dances in Zimbabwe. [14]

(c) To what extent can indigenous dances contribute to the growth of the Zimbabwean economy? [8]