AP African American Studies Unit 1

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What was a prominent Sudanic empire known for its wealth and control of the trans-Saharan trade routes?

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Ghana

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Which Sudanic empire was ruled by Mansa Musa, known for his famous pilgrimage to Mecca and his extravagant displays of wealth?

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Mali

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Which Sudanic empire was the largest of the three major empires and had notable scholars like Askia Muhammad contributing to its intellectual and cultural achievements?

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Songhai

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What major trade commodity was the city of Timbuktu, located in the Sudanic region, renowned for during the height of the Mali Empire?

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Gold

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Which Sudanic empire is believed to have collapsed due to a combination of internal strife, external invasions, and the disruption of trade routes during the late 16th century?

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Songhai

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Which ancient trade route connected North Africa to the interior of the continent, crossing the Sahara Desert and facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures?

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Trans-Saharan Trade Route

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What was a primary factor that drove the Bantu people to migrate across the African continent?

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Economic opportunities and land scarcity

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Which of the following regions of Africa did the Bantu migration have the most significant impact on, leading to the spread of Bantu languages and cultures? North Africa, East Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa

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Southern Africa

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This terracotta statue was made by which African civilization that was also known for its iron working skills?

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Nok

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Which of the following is not a religion that was created by religious syncretism in Africa? Regla de Ocha, Hinduism, Voodoo, Vodun

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Hinduism