AP African American Studies Ch. 1 Quiz

Diaspora

scattered population whose origin lies in a separate geographic locale. Historically, the word 'diaspora' has been used to refer to the involuntary mass dispersion of a population from its indigenous territories.

what is an example of the african diaspora

the transatlantic slave trade, where millions of Africans were forcibly taken to the Americas.

what are hominins

a group that includes modern humans, our immediate ancestors, and other species closely related to us that walked upright.

sahel

a semi-arid region of Africa located between the Sahara Desert to the north and the Sudanian savanna to the south, known for its unique ecological and climatic characteristics.

trans-saharann trade

trade between african societies in the sahara

what are some effects of the trans-saharan trade

The trans-Saharan trade led to increased cultural exchange, economic development, and the spread of Islam in West Africa. It also facilitated the movement of goods like gold, salt, and textiles, impacting societies on both sides of the Sahara.

manumission

the process of granting freedom to enslaved individuals, often resulting in them becoming free citizens.

what african societies used christianity as their primary religious beliefs

Some African societies, particularly in Ethiopia and parts of West Africa, adopted Christianity as their primary religious beliefs, often influenced by early missionary activities.

what african countries were primarily islamic

due to historical trade routes, the sudanic empirse such as sudania, and mali were primarly islamic

who was influential in the spread of islam from a large african society

Mansa Musa

why was iron technology significant to early african societies

Iron technology was significant to early African societies as it enabled better agricultural tools and weapons, contributing to increased food production and the development of advanced societies.

what people were primarily responsible for the spread of iron technology

the Bantu- nomadic

what were the Nile river societies

Egypt, Nubia/Kush/Aksum, Nok, and Bantu

why was Ancient Egypt significant

Ancient Egypt was significant for its contributions to writing, architecture, and governance, particularly through the development of hieroglyphics and monumental structures like the pyramids- it also created the nile river into an area of trade and growth

what was the Nubia kingdom

A powerful ancient civilization located along the Nile, known for its rich resources, trade, and later as a significant rival to Egypt over its resources such as gold

what was the Kush kingdom

A major ancient African civilization located to the south of Egypt, known for its wealth, military prowess, and the production of iron. The Kushites eventually conquered Egypt and ruled as pharaohs, blending their culture with Egyptian traditions.

what was the Aksum kingdom

An important ancient kingdom located in present-day Ethiopia and Eritrea, known for its trade networks, monumental architecture, and as one of the first major empires to adopt Christianity

why was the Ghana society important

The Ghana society was significant for its wealth from gold and trade, making it a key player in the trans-Saharan trade routes and influencing the spread of culture and Islam in West Africa.

what was Mali significant for

Mali was significant for its immense wealth, particularly from gold, and its role as a center of trade and culture in West Africa

who is Mansa Musa

Mansa Musa was the King of the Mali empire and known as possibly the richest man in history. he prized cutulre and education and set mali as one of the most powerful empires in the world and making it know to european explorers and tradesmen

what was the Songhay empire

West African state that succeeded the Mali Empire. It was known for its wealth, control over trans-Saharan trade routes, and its cultural and intellectual centers like Timbuktu and Djenné. It flourished from the 15th to the late 16th century.