Ap AA studies study guide

What did the Bantu Expansion spread across Africa?

• Technology and language

• Warfare and famine

• European religions

• • Isolationist policies

How did the Bantu Expansion affect Sub-Saharan Africa?

• Ethnicity, population growth

• Decreased population

• Language extinction

• 1. No cultural influence

Which civilization is known for its monumental architecture in East Africa?

• Egypt, Aksum

• Ghana, Mali

• Nok, Swahili

• • Nubia, Great Zimbabwe

What characterized the Nok civilization in West Africa?

• Art, stratified societies

• Stone cities

• Written language

• 1. Monotheistic religion

Which empire was greatly impacted by the Gold-Salt Trade?

• Benin

• Great Zimbabwe

• Mali

• Egypt

What did Mansa Musa's hajj signify for West Africa?

• Wealth, influence

• Decline in power

• Military strength

• Conversion to Christianity

What was Timbuktu's role in West Africa?

• Military base

• Religious capital

• Trading post

• Learning center