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Unit 1 AP African American studies interactive Quiz
Unit 1 AP African American studies interactive Quiz
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1
Christianity was introduced to the Kongo by Portuguese Missionaries.
False
True
2
Out of all of these, what was the main reason the Kongo converted to Christianity?
They were under extreme pressure from Portugal and so they heeded.
They converted to gain more legitimacy among European powers.
They converted to facilitate more trade with Portugal.
3
How did the Ghanaian Empire become rich?
They grew rich by trading with the Spanish empire.
Grew rich by trading silver, copper and silk.
They grew rich by taxing the lucrative gold trade routes in their area.
4
what is Santeria?
An African dish commonly eaten in West Africa.
A type of Spice, from Africa, very valuable and sought after by Europeans.
A type of Ship used by the Portuguese to transport goods into Africa.
A religion originating in Cuba. It combines African and Catholic practices.
5
What caused the decline of the Great Zimbabwe?
Historians speculate overgrazing of the lands caused people to leave.
A deadly outbreak killed a third of the people forcing the rest to leave.
They declined because of increasing competition from European powers.
They were conquered by a stronger, more powerful tribe.
6
What was the main reason for Portugal's attempts at colonizing the Ndongo Kingdom.
They wanted the Ndongo to convert to Christianity and they refused.
They wanted to turn the Ndongo into a slave trading hub.
The Ndongo attacked a Potugese trading post, sparking conflict.
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How many major geographical regions does Africa have?
8
10
6
5
8
How many pendant masks were commissioned in honor of Queen Mother Idia?
5
7
3
8
9
What was the Cause of the Bantu Migration.
Historians aren't really sure as there isn't enough data to give us answers
A Large Ice Age took over Africa destroying communities and livestock.
Huge floods destroyed communities causing people to migrate.
Search for new lands, famine and overpopulation were major causes.
10
The Dahomey Kingdom had fierce female warriors who fought in battle and to protect their Kings.
False
True
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What was Queen Njinga's greatest accomplishment?
She was able to double the size of Ndongo through military conquest.
She increased the wealth of Ndongo through valuable trade routes.
As leader of Ndongo she was able to stave off Portuguese colonialism.
12
Which African Civilization is known for its Sculptural tradition and its mastery of clay?
The Nok people
Ancient Egypt
The Askumites
The Mali Empire.
13
Why were Griots important in African society?
They were Religious leaders who taught religious values.
The stories they told connected members of the community to their past.
They were Medieval nobility and often made important political decisions.
They were the peasantry who worked the farms.
14
The Main goods exported by Swahili city states were ivory, ebony, gold and sandalwood.
True
False
15
Haitian Vodou and Louisiana Voodoo are basically the same thing.
True
False
16
What was the Dhow?
A type of wooden plow used in ancient East Africa for farming
A language commonly spoken by the Bantu People.
A ship wth traingular or Lateen sails and a flexible hull.
A title given to African Kings in Medieval times
17
Where did the Bantu People Originate from ?
Modern day Egypt.
Modern day Somalia and eritrea.
Modern Day Senegal
Modern day Nigeria and Cameroon
18
How did Mansa Musa become wealthy?
As King he took advantage of natural resources and lucrative trade routes.
Most of his wealth was inherited from Kings before him and so on.
Military conquests of wealthy neighboring empires.
The Mali empire engaged in the Trans-Atlantic slave trade.
19
What was the main goal for the Black Studies National Conference program in 1975?
To help increase the rate of Black students in College.
To address growing poverty in black neighbohoods.
To formalize the study of African American studies in American schools.
20
What part of Africa did the Swahilli language originate from?
North Africa
Southern Africa
East Africa
West Africa
21
What does the large cross on the reverse of the Askumite coin symbolize?
It symbolizes the Empires first contact with European traders and merchants
It symbolizes the Kings power, as Askumite Kings where highly revered.
It symbolizes their founding in the first century.
It symbolizes the Empire's conversion to Christianity.
22
What were two resources traded by the Great Zimbabwe?
Gold and Ivory
Silver and Copper
Salt and Cotton
Spices and Cattle
23
Queen mother Idia was the first woman to lead troops into battle and conduct military operations.
True
False
24
Who was Marie Levau?
She was a wealthy slave owner, who has one of the largest slave plantations
She was a well known abolitionist who wrote papers criticizing slavery.
She was an African queen who led troops into battle.
She was a Voodoo queen in Louisiana who was highly trusted and sought after
25
At its peak, how many people did the Great Zimbabwe have?
21,000
25,000
16,000
18,000
26
How did was the Vodou religion introduced to America?
Native American tribes practiced Vodou for hundreds of Years.
Haitian Immigrants brought Vodou with them into the US during the 1900s.
It was brought by African slaves who practiced the religion back in Africa.
