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1
Which European power invaded the Swahili Coast city-states in 16th century?
Portugal
Britian
Spain
France
2
Three nations that make up the Sudanic Empires?
Ghana, Mali, Songhai
Egypt, Nok, Aksum
Great Zimbabwe, Mali, Nok
Nok, Aksum, Egypt
3
How did Portuguese trade in the Kongo weaken the empire? Choose all that apply
monetary gain from slave trading influenced people to kidnap others to sell
by destorying Kongolese culture due to religious differences
introduction of guns incited an arms race against other kingdoms
the introduction of alcohol corrupted local Kongo people's morals
4
Script developed by the Aksumites
Ge'ez
Arabic
Hieroglyphics
Swahili
5
Which European country did Queen Nzinga primarily resist during her reign?
Spain
France
Portugal
England
6
What does the Catalan Atlas reveal about Mali?
economic prosperity and influence
advanced agricultural practices and expansive territory
innovative technology and artwork
military power and ethnolinguistic diversity
7
The blending of multiple religions, cultures or schools of thought into one.
Cosmology
Syncretism
Fusion
Unification
8
What is the main focus of African American studies?
Analyzing the history, culture/contributions of people of African descent
Investigating the impact of slavery in the U.S.
Examining the diaspora of African Americans
Studying the history of Africa
9
Timbuktu was established as a...
trading hub and leading center for Christian learning
leading center for Islamic learning and military hub
trading hub and military training center
trading hub and leading center for Islamic learning
10
Great Zimbabwe is an example of a
West African kingdom that drew astronomers, mathemeticians, and jurists
Portuguese trading colony that sold kidnapped Africans into the slave trade
East African kingdom that grew wealthy through trade of gold & cattle
West African kingdom that blended indigenous beliefs and Christianity
11
What is the legacy of Queen Idia of Benin? Select all that apply
Queen Idia became the first female ruler of Africa
Queen Idia's leadership efforts led to creation of a new political position
Queen Idia became an iconic symbol of Black women leadership
Queen Idia drove the Portuguese out of Africa
12
The following inference can be made after analyzing this painting:
Europeans viewed Africans as inferior
The noble class of Africans view
Africans were left out of historical record of European kingdoms
Africans were present in every social class of European society
13
The stone structure was found in which medieval African kingdom
Mali
Benin
Kingdom of Kongo
Great Zimbabwe
14
The King of Mali also known as the "richest man in history"?
King Toure
Sunni Ali
SUnjata Keita
Mansa Musa
15
Which of the following developments resulted most directly from Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca?
Mali adopted a system of government that separates religion and state.
Mansa Musa's pilgrimage decreased the devotion of his people to Islam.
The kingdom of Mali gained international recognition.
Mali began to prioritize trade relations over Islamic and academic learning
16
What was spread as a result of the Bantu migration?
Language
Religion
Polygamy
Diease
17
The King that brought Christianity to Aksum
Sunni Ali
King Ezana
King Toure
Mansa Musa
18
During what century did the Portuguese first begin to establish trade and political relationships with African kingdoms?
18th
16th
12th
14th
19
The Sudanic Empires had an abdundance of this sought after resource.
Gold
Cotton
Bronze
Water
20
In West African culture a Griot is...
a nobleman
a warrior
a priest
an oral historian
21
In West African culture being an oral historian is a Griot's sole function.
True
False
22
One factor that caused the Bantu Migration?
Population growth
Natural Disaster
War
Plague
23
The word "Swahili" is derived from what language?
Ge'ez
Portuguese
Latin
Arabic
24
What ancient civilization is primarily known for its iron work and terracotta sculptures?
Nubia
Ghana
Kongo
Nok
25
What was the primary religion of the Aksumite kingdom?
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
26
Correct order of the Sudanic Empires
Ghana/Songhai/Mali
Mali/Ghana/Songhai
Songhai/Mali/Ghana
Ghana/Mali/Songhai
27
What was spread as a reseult of the Bantu migration?
Polygamy
Religion
Language
Disease
28
Mansa Musa gained widespread attention from Spanish cartographers for the kingdom of Mali because
he siezed control of the kingdom of Ghana
he journeyed to Mecca
he converted the kingdom of Mali to Islam
he told the tale of warrior king Sundiata Kieta
29
What was transported from the Americas to Europe through the network of triangular trade
People
Raw materials
Guns and Alcohol
Manufactured goods
30
Which development led to the incorporation of African American Studies into United States colleges and universities?
protests led by Black and Latino college students and their supporters
a ruling in a Supreme Court case
race rioting in San Francisco during the 60s and 70s
the murder of Civil Rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King
31
Which ongoing event resulted in syncretic religious practices from Africa coming to the Americas?
Indian Ocean Trade
Roman Conquest
Middle Passage
Trans-Saharan trade
32
What was one of Queen Nzinga’s notable strategies in her fight against colonial powers?
Utilizing guerilla warfare tactics
Converting to Christianity
Establishing trade agreements
Forming alliances with other European nations
33
What differentiates African American Studies from other disciplines?
It combines an interdisciplinary approach with scholarly inquiry
It emphasizes the contributions of African Americans to the arts
It is primarily concerned with political movements in the U.S.
It focuses solely on the history of African Americans
34
African people blended these two widespread religions with indigenous practices.
Islam and Judaism
Islam and Buddhism
Christianity and Vodou
Christianity and Islam
35
Which early African Kingdom was the first to mint its own coins?
Mali
Nok
Aksum
Egypt
36
The epic of Sunidata is ancient text detailing the Great Zimbabwe architecture.
False
True
37
All Africans residing in Europe during the 16th century were enslaved
True
False
38
What united the Swahili Coast city states between the 11th-15th centuries?
Christianity and trade
Buddhism and Swahili
Islam and Swahili
Hinduism, politics, and trade
39
What created conflict between the ancient kingdoms of Egypt and Nubia?
Nubia adopted Christianity
Egypt's goal to expand its territory along Africa's entire Eastern coast
control over gold and luxury trade items from Nubia
a formal alliance between Nubia and the Roman empire
