How did the historical context of Equiano's narratives shape the way he viewed slavery

He used vivid descriptions of the journey to critique the slave trade

What were African American forms of self expression in music that combined influences from African culture

Drawing from African and local influences like gourds and banjos

What was an effect of the asylum offered by Spanish Florida in the 17th and 18th centuries

S. Carolina passed restrictive slave codes in 1740 and destroyed Ft. Mose

Population trend of African born people in the U.S. after 1808

declined despite the illegal importation of enslaved Africans continuing

Which is an example of how racial concepts and classifications emerged alongside the definition of status

The "one drop" rule classified people based on hypo-descent

What were the specialized roles performed by enslaved people

distinct roles separated domestic and agricultural laborers

How did the historical context of Phillis Wheatley's poems shape the way she viewed slavery

Wheatley frames her experience through Christian salvation

What is evident about syncretic religions from Africa?

Maligned and followers were targeted with violence

What did Nok sculptures show

Nok society and culture valued adornment and jewelry

Which explains the Constitutions reference to slavery

the terms slave and slavery appear for the first time in the 13th Amendment

What is true of Mali?

abundance of gold made it extremely wealthy

Significance of St. Augustine in early African American history

Became a refuge for the enslaved

The effect of codifying racial slavery within Indigenous communities is best described as

Hardening racial lines between communities and severing kinship ties

Slave narratives were designed to

end slavery and demonstrate Black humanity

How did African American authors advance the causes of abolition and equality when writing about slave auctions

They countered the enslavers claims that slavery was benign

How did the growth of the cotton industry in the U.S. displace African American families

Enslaved populations grew primarily through childbirth

What was the response of free Black people to the American Colonization Society's push to send them back to Africa

Emphasized their American identity by rejecting the term African

Black participation in America's colonization is explained as

a result of Spain's early role in the slave trade

How did slave codes define chattel slavery

As race based, inheritable, and a lifelong condition

The methods of resistance by Sengbe Pieh in 1839 and their effects are described as

him organizing the African captives to take control of La Amistad

Which explains how task systems of labor affected the formation of American and linguistic practices

With less oversight, some enslaved people maintained linguistic practices

How is Nok sculpture similar to the brass terracotta work of the Ife Yoriba

Nok society may be an early ancestor of Ife Yoriba

How did partus sequitur ventrem affect African American families

restricted mixed-race children from inheriting free status of their fathers

Partus sequitur ventrem is described as

A 17th century law defiining a child's legal status based on the mother's

What was the order of the three-part journey for slaves during the transatlantic slave trade

Captured, endured the Middle Passage, and were resold

How did the expansion of slavery in the U.S. affect Blacks relationship with Indigenous people

Some maroons found refuge in communities like the Seminoles

The origins of jazz and blues in New Orlean's Congo Square is explained by

A large number of Senegambians influenced the development of blues

What did the people of Mali value?

trade and connections with other societies

Which describes the scale of the transatlantic slave trade?

Of the 12.5 million slaves transported, 15% died during the Middle Passage

Detailed sculptures dating back to the 5th century CE show that

ancient African societies had sophisticated cultures and tools

Features of African American basket weaving traditions demonstrate

the transfer of agricultural and artistic knowledge

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1
How did the historical context of Equiano's narratives shape the way he viewed slavery
Equiano focused on his religious faith to complete his work
Equiano encouraged his owners to write positively about their experiences
Equiano downplayed the role of religion
He used vivid descriptions of the journey to critique the slave trade
2
Free and enslaved Africans familiar with Iberian culture
Topas
Ethiopians
Ladinos
Maroons
3
What were African American forms of self expression in music that combined influences from African culture
AA musicians adopted European string instruments like violins
AA favored wind instruments like flutes and clarinets
AA communities played instruments made from metal and brass
Drawing from African and local influences like gourds and banjos
4
System in Americana ports where enslaved people were quarantined, resold, and transported
Middle Passage
First Passage
Final Conquest
"Final Passage"
5
What was an effect of the asylum offered by Spanish Florida in the 17th and 18th centuries
Spanish Florida became a sanctuary for enslaved Africans
S. Carolina passed restrictive slave codes in 1740 and destroyed Ft. Mose
Enslaved Africans in S. Carolina were granted freedom
The British government encouraged legal importation of enslaved Africans
6
This event led to South Carolina passing restrictive slave codes
Gabe's Rebellion
Stono Rebellion
Turner's Rebellion
Prosser's Rebellion
7
Population trend of African born people in the U.S. after 1808
It remained stable
It increased because of emancipation efforts in the northern states
declined despite the illegal importation of enslaved Africans continuing
It rose steadily as a result of the demand for labor
8
Example of a syncretic religion in the African diaspora
Mexican Orishas
Brazilian Candomble
Cuban Catholicism
Louisiana Baptism
9
Which of the following describes the features of the slave ship diagrams from the slave trade era
all of the choices are correct
rarely showed features to minimize resistance (guns, nets etc.)
unsanitary and cramped conditions
the systematic arrangement of captives to maximize profit
10
White led organization that attempted to remove free Blacks from America
UNIA
NAACP
American Colonization Society
British Colonization Society
11
Which is an example of how racial concepts and classifications emerged alongside the definition of status
The establishment of separate but equal facilities
People of African descent were categorized as superior laborers
The "one drop" rule classified people based on hypo-descent
People of mixed descent had similar privileges to white people
12
Texts illustrating Black humanity
slave poems
slave biographies
slave narratives
slave literature
13
What were the specialized roles performed by enslaved people
their roles were largely uniform across regions
distinct roles separated domestic and agricultural laborers
they were able to choose their roles based on their skills
roles were defined by the plantation, so they worked in agriculture
14
In African American studies the concept of race is considered
A cultural phenomenon that lacks historical ties
An ancient concept derived from natural science
A set of immutable genetic traits
Socially constructed
15
How did the historical context of Phillis Wheatley's poems shape the way she viewed slavery
Wheatley reflected on the strict religious expectations of Colonial America
Her writings focused on her fear of being re-enslaved
Wheatley encouraged her owners to write positively about their experiences
Wheatley frames her experience through Christian salvation
16
What is evident about syncretic religions from Africa?
few people practice syncretic religions
All practices combines indegenous practices with Christianity
Most are the official religion in their countries
Maligned and followers were targeted with violence
17
What did Nok sculptures show
The Nok people could make steel
Gold was the most prized resource in Nok society
Nok society and culture valued adornment and jewelry
Nok priests were the most respected in their society
18
Which explains the Constitutions reference to slavery
The Constitution includes the term slave in the Bill of Rights
The original Constitution names slavery in several articles
the terms slave and slavery appear for the first time in the 13th Amendment
The Constitution restricts slavery to specific regions
19
A story teller is known as a
sage
fableist
visionary
griot
20
What is true of Mali?
it depended on iron for its wealth
abundance of silver made its economy crash
abundance of gold made it extremely wealthy
Mali rejected outside influences
21
Vodou (Voodoo) had all of the characteristics except
ritual sacrifices
singing and dancing
healing practices
veneration of ancestors
22
What factor/factors contributed to the growth of trade on the Swahili Coast
gold, ivory, and cattle were used to get luxury goods from other countries
All answers are correct
cattle
gold and ivory
23
Significance of St. Augustine in early African American history
It was the site of the first successful slave rebellion in North America
Became a refuge for the enslaved
It was a major center for trade
First settlement where enslaved Africans were given land
24
The effect of codifying racial slavery within Indigenous communities is best described as
Hardening racial lines between communities and severing kinship ties
leading to economic benefits that improved relations
Promoting more inclusive policies
reducing racial tensions
25
Afro descendants who escaped slavery and formed free societies
Maroons
Golds
Creoles
Blacks
26
Because of this system the Gullah Creole language was developed
results system
individual system
task system
gang system
27
Slave narratives were designed to
promote migration of freed Black individuals
provide entertainment for readers
end slavery and demonstrate Black humanity
emphasize the moral superiority of European culture
28
How did African American authors advance the causes of abolition and equality when writing about slave auctions
They described slave auctions as necessary evils
They romanticized the lives of enslaved people
They countered the enslavers claims that slavery was benign
They emphasized the benefits of slavery for enslaved individuals
29
How did the growth of the cotton industry in the U.S. displace African American families
Its expansion led to gradual emancipation of enslaved people
Enslaved populations grew primarily through childbirth
enslaved families moved to urban areas for job opportunities
Increased cotton production led to the hiring of free laborers from Europe
30
What was the response of free Black people to the American Colonization Society's push to send them back to Africa
They chose to emigrate willingly
They viewed it as an opportunity to escape racial discrimination
They wanted legal recognition as African nationals
Emphasized their American identity by rejecting the term African
31
The first sanctioned free Black town in Florida
St. Augustine
Ft. Menendez
Ft. Augustine
Ft. Mose
32
Black participation in America's colonization is explained as
African kingdoms sending ambassadors
new opportunities for work in the Americas
an outcome of British policies
a result of Spain's early role in the slave trade
33
Mansa Musa traveled to places like Cairo because of
ships
cooler temperatures
camels and cross bred horses
donkeys and mules
34
What event characterized (had a major impact) on Mansa Musa
Pilgrimmage to Mecca
The arrival of the Spaniards in Mali
Fall of Ghana
discovery of silver in West Africa
35
Primary system of slavery in the United States where people were treated like property
chattel slavery
debt bondage slaves
indentured servants
forced labor
36
How did slave codes define chattel slavery
As race based, inheritable, and a lifelong condition
As a hereditary system based on religious affiliation
As a class-based system
As a voluntary temporary system
37
The methods of resistance by Sengbe Pieh in 1839 and their effects are described as
him organizing the African captives to take control of La Amistad
him attempting to hide on the ship and become an abolitionist
him leading successful raids on slave ships
He negotiated with the Amistad ship's crew for better treatment
38
Which explains how task systems of labor affected the formation of American and linguistic practices
With less oversight, some enslaved people maintained linguistic practices
The task system discouraged the use of African languages
Under the task system enslaved people were more isolated
The task system required enslaved people to work in complete silence
39
Which of the following was not a top 5 enslaving nation?
Great Britain
Germany
Portugal
France
40
How is Nok sculpture similar to the brass terracotta work of the Ife Yoriba
They both depict a nomadic society
The sculpture represents major trade items exported by the societies
Nok society may be an early ancestor of Ife Yoriba
Both societies lived in the same climate region
41
How did partus sequitur ventrem affect African American families
restricted mixed-race children from inheriting free status of their fathers
Gave families the right to petition for their children's freedom
Allowed mothers to challenge the sale of their children
Allowed mixed-race children to inherit the free status of their fathers
42
Partus sequitur ventrem is described as
A law that gave children of enslaved mothers the right to gain freedom
A 17th century law defiining a child's legal status based on the mother's
A colonial era law that determined a child's legal status
A principle from the 18th century that gave enslaved people property
43
Gopher John was a leader of this indigenous population
Black Seminoles
Black Shoshone
Black Creeks
Black Creoles
44
What was the order of the three-part journey for slaves during the transatlantic slave trade
Detained inland, marched to coastal forts, and forced back to Africa
traded in Europe, sold to plantations, and transported crossed the Atlantic
Sold at inland markets, transported to forts, put to work on plantations
Captured, endured the Middle Passage, and were resold
45
How did the transatlantic slave trade destabilize West African societies?
Interior states became less stable under the threat of capture
created long-term instability and loss of kin who would become leaders
all of the above are correct
Monetary incentives to enslave neighboring societies
46
How did the expansion of slavery in the U.S. affect Blacks relationship with Indigenous people
Indigenous nations were not involved with the expansion of slavery
Some maroons found refuge in communities like the Seminoles
The expansion of slavery caused tensions to dissolve
Black and Indigenous people formed a unifed front
47
The origins of jazz and blues in New Orlean's Congo Square is explained by
A large number of Senegambians influenced the development of blues
The blending of French classical music with European folk music
The influence of Spanish guitar music
Inspiration from Native American chants
48
What did the people of Mali value?
farming
being completely isolated
women in leadership roles
trade and connections with other societies
49
Which describes the scale of the transatlantic slave trade?
Of the 8 million transported, 10% perished during the Middle Passage
15 million slaves were transported and 5% died
Of the 10 million slaves transported, 25% died during the Middle Passage
Of the 12.5 million slaves transported, 15% died during the Middle Passage
50
Detailed sculptures dating back to the 5th century CE show that
African societies emphasized military strength
ancient African societies had sophisticated cultures and tools
there were many artistic influences from the Middle East
trade was central to success and wealth
51
Features of African American basket weaving traditions demonstrate
a purely decorative art form
a focus on creating baskets primarily for trade
the transfer of agricultural and artistic knowledge
a style adapted from European weaving practices
52
In this system, slave work songs were developed to keep the pace of work
task system
gang system
results system
individual system
53
How did the distribution of African ethnic groups during slavery shape African American communities in the US
Interactions w/ various groups produced combinations of cultural practices
Adoption of European customs created a uniform system of trade
Isolation of enslaved Africans allowing communities to remain unique
AA communities centered around the beliefs of the dominant ethnic group
54
What was the role of Juan Garrido in the 16th century
He was a Spanish translator
First known African to arrive in North America
He was a merchant trading goods
He was an artisan
55
How were the people of the Swahili Coast affected by trade routes
Trade winds shifted allowing ships to sail far away and back again
They were not affected
The coast was dangerous so people did not participate in trade
Winds would cause trade to decrease
56
What did Phillis Wheatley's and Equiano say about the Middle Passage
They described the Middle Passage as a voluntary journey
Formerly enslaved Africans detailed experiences showing their humanity
They focused solely on life in America
They depicted the Middle Passage as uneventful
57
What was the role of Estevanico in the 16th century
He was a Spanish trained diplomat
He was a military leader
He was a navigator
He was an enslaved African healer from Morocco
58
_{Which is a musical practice stemming from gang system slave labor}
spiritual hymns focused on individual reflection
lullabies sung to provide comfort after the workday
Work songs with syncopated rhythms to keep the pace of work
Instrumental performances using European-style melodies
59
Abolitionists drawing demonstrating inhumane conditions of the Middle Passage
King's Slave Ship Model
King's poem of servitude
Brookes Slave Ship Diagram
Johnson's Slave Ship Diagram
60
Why was Olaudah Equiano significant in early American writing
His writing was fictitious and intended to romanticize African life
His writing focused on promoting European exploration
His narratives originated through poetry
Slave narratives were foundational to early American writing
61
How did slave codes harden the color line in America
They limited religious participation by Black people
Opportunities for upward mobility was reserved for whites
Enslaved black people could earn their freedom through good behavior
They established strict limits on wealth accumulation for black people
62
Nearly half of the Africans taken were from these regions in Africa
Ivory Coast, Madagascar
Gold Coast, Mozambique
Congo Basin, Sierra Leone
Senegambia, Angola
63
What is the function and significance of spirituals
Spirituals were used to communicate strategic information
Jubilee songs articulated the hopes of the enslaved
Spirituals were used to resist dehumanizing conditions and injustice
All answers are correct
64
Stories were passed to future generations through
performances, songs, or stories told orally
sculptures
art
Written tomes in libraries
65
The iconography of the slave ship serves what purpose?
it emphasizes the luxury and comfort of the voyages
demonstrates the processing of historical trauma and honoring ancestors
imagery aims to celebrate economic prosperity
it highlights the advancements in shipbuilding
66
What was the nature of the slave auctions
they were regulated by local governments
Enslavers used the law and white supremacist doctrine to assault blacks
they focused only on the physical attributes of slaves
they were social events
67
What was the influence of the Trail of Tears on the enslaved in Indigenous communities
Enslaved Africans were left behind by the Indigenous people
The federal government mandated by the release of enslaved people
When Indigenous enslavers were removed, they took their slaves with them
The Trail of Tears inspired Indigenous communities to give up slavery
68
Common language used by Africans to communicate
Lingua-franca
Gullah
Creole
Swahili
69
From the 19th century, African Americans described themselves through
identity markers
ethnographies
ethnonyms
ethnicities
70
Which of the following is NOT an example of free states enacting laws to deny free Blacks advancement opportunities
some states had laws keeping free black men from voting
Some states passed laws so AA had access to public education and jobs
Some barred entry of blacks into their states
all answers are correct
71
In the 15th and 16th centuries some roles Africans in America served included
free skilled workers and artisans
primarily landowners
religious officials
military officers
72
Defined racial categories
Partus sclava ventram
Black
Partus sequitur ventrem
"one drop" rule
73
What were the forms of resistance among African captives aboard slave ships
engaging in cooperative labor
staging hunger strikes and jumping overboard
sharing stories of their homelands to bond with one another
quietly accepting their fate
74
Which describes the development of lingua franca in enslaved Africans in the US
They created a common language by adopting only the vocabulary of enslavers
Enslaved Africans in the US adopted standardized English
Developing a common language to communicate across languages
It was influenced by religious conversion
75
What was the role of Atlantic Creoles before chattel slavery?
traders who dealt European goods
Africans who worked as intermediaries which gave the social mobility
were laborers on farms
they were religious leaders

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