AP African American Studies Unit 1

Mali's most important city; a major hub for trade in gold, and salt; and the location of the first university

What does African American Studies confirm about early African societies?

Which climate zone is NOT found in Africa?

Which climate zone primarily covers the northern part of Africa?

Many Bantu-speaking communities traced family ancestry through their mothers’ families. Societies called this

In West and Central African societies, _________ played many roles, including spiritual leaders, and political advisors

What was the role of Griots in West African societies? 

Which African kingdom resisted Portuguese influence for over 30 years under Queen Njinga?

Which natural resource was notably exploited by the ancient empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?

What was the result of the adoption of Islam or Christianity in some African societies, such as Mali, Songhai, and Kongo

What is Great Zimbabwe best known for?

What does the term "Diaspora" refer to in the context of African American studies?

What is the Nok society known for?

What united the Swahili Coast city-states between 11th -15th centuries?

What is the primary focus of African American studies as described in the learning material?

What is the significance of syncretic religious practices in the context of early African kingdoms and city-states?

This was the trade network across northern and central Africa.

Trade cities in Swahili coast traded raw materials in exchange for finished goods with other countries around the…

What major trade commodity did Kongo become involved with due to its ties with Portugal

Which of the following early African societies became the first African society to adopt Christianity as their religion

The only thing left remaining of this ancient west African society are terracotta sculpture like this one.

Which kingdom was involved in the trans-Saharan gold trade and known for its vast wealth?

Which language came emerged after 1000 C.E as result of trade between Bantu and Arabic speakers on African eastern coast

The queen mother pendant mask was created to honor...

Which of the following is NOT a primary climate zone of Africa?

Which European country initiated trade of enslaved Africans, and turned Africa's Atlantic coast into plantation camps

Which is an example of African architecture that served the purpose of protecting the rulers and nobility of the society

What technological advancement did both the ancient societies of the Bantu and Nok have in common?