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1
What river played a central role in the development of Ancient Egypt?
Nile River
Tigris River
Euphrates River
Indus River
2
What was the primary religion of the Aksumite Kingdom?
Christianity
Islam
Judiasm
Zoroastrianism
3
What does the term "African diaspora" refer to in the context of African-American studies?
The formation of African American communities in the U.S.
The dispersion of people of African descent around the world
The cultural exchange between Africa and other continents
The migration of African Americans from Africa to the U.S.
4
What cultural practice is associated with the Nok people, which involves the passing down oral traditions?
Griot storytelling
Pygmy rituals
Potlatch ceremonies
Totem pole carving
5
In early West and Central African societies, what was the function of kinship?
It formed the basis for political alliances.
It had no significant role in society.
It served as a means of communication.
It was primarily used for economic purposes.
6
Where was the Nok culture primarily located?
East Africa
South Africa
North Africa
West Africa
7
In the mid-15th century, the Portuguese colonized which of the following Atlantic islands
Sao Tome and Cabo Verde
Madagascar
The Canary Islands
Hawaii
8
What did Nubian traders export to Egypt, which was highly prized by the Egyptians?
Silver
Horses
Gold
Spices
9
What united the Swahili Coast city-states between 11th -15th centuries?
Buddhism and Swahili (a Bantu lingua franca: common language
Christianity and trade
Hinduism, politics and trade
Islam and Swahil
10
Which European power invaded the Swahili Coast city-states in the 16th century?
Spain
British
Portuguese
French
11
Which modern-day country was once part of the Aksumite Kingdom?
Sudan
Egypt
Kenya
Ethiopia
12
The Nok culture is known for creating distinctive
Cave paintings
Terracotta sculptures
Hieroglyphics
Rock-cut temples
13
How does African-American studies differ from other disciplines?
It focuses solely on the history of African Americans
It is primarily concerned with political movements in the U.S.
It emphasizes the contributions of African Americans in the arts
It combines an interdisciplinary approach with scholarly inquiry
14
What writing system did the Ancient Egyptians develop?
Latin
Cuneiform
Sanskrit
Hieroglyphics
15
True or False, after Queen Njinga's reign no other women led the kingdom of Matamba
False
True
16
The Nok civilization is known for its advanced knowledge of
Navigation
Pottery-making
Iron Working
Weaving
17
True or False, Queen Idia became an iconic symbol of Black women's leadership throughout the diaspora.
False
True
18
Which of these is a famous monument constructed during Ancient Egypt's history?
Colosseum in Rome
Pyramids of Giza
Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Great Wall of China
19
What action did Nzinga Mbemba request of King Joao III?
Reduce the number of Portuguese entering the Kingdom
Reduce the freedoms of King Joao’s traders
Cease the teaching of Christianity in the Kingdom immediately.
Pull all Portugese traders out of Kongo.
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What geographical feature partly protected the Aksumite Kingdom from invasion?
Sahara Desert
Atlas Mountains
Great Wall
Indian Ocean
