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