African History and Culture Unit 1

Which river was central to the development of Ancient Egypt?

• Tigris River

• Nile River

• Euphrates River

• Indus River

The Pyramids of Giza primarily served as:

• Temples

• Tombs

• Military defense towers

• Trade centers

Hieroglyphics are best described as:

• Alphabet script

• Pictures & symbols

• Numeric code

• Oral tradition

Which kingdom adopted Christianity under King Ezana?

• Mali

• Nubia

• Aksum

• Great Zimbabwe

Aksum’s geography was advantageous because:

• It was isolated

• Protected by Red Sea & mountains

• Only desert trade routes

• Entirely landlocked

Nubia’s economy was fueled by which export?

• Iron

• Spices

• Gold

• Salt

Which West African culture is known for terracotta sculptures?

• Mali

• Nok

• Aksum

• Nubia

Griot storytelling is most closely associated with:

• Ancient Egypt

• Great Zimbabwe

• Nok culture

• Aksum

The African diaspora refers to:

• Spread of Islam

• Bantu migration

• Global dispersion of Africans

• Swahili Coast trade

African American Studies is “interdisciplinary” because it:

• Focuses only on politics

• Uses history, art, lit., culture

• Prioritizes economics only

• Limited to Africa