AP AAS Unit 1Test

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Black Student Union's perspective during the 1968 San Francisco State strike:

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Aimed to establish the first Black Studies department in a four-year college.

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African American Studies enhances understanding of early Africa and its connection to the diaspora by identifying Africa as humanity's birthplace and its role as the ancestral home of African Americans.

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Africa is the birthplace of humanity and the ancestral home of African Americans.

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Relationship between climate and trade in Africa:

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In desert and semiarid regions, nomadic herders sought water and food, engaging in salt trading.

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Significant effect of Bantu migrations on Africa:

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Development of diverse ethnic groups and languages.

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Significance of ancient African societies like Aksum and Nok?

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Demonstrate diversity and sophistication of pre-colonial African societies, countering misconceptions.

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Cultural significance of the Aksumite Empire to Black communities

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First African society to adopt Christianity under King Ezana, reflecting unique cultural evolution.

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Nok sculpture (900 BCE–200 CE) reflects characteristics of early West African societies:

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Development of intricate terracotta art and evidence of settled communities.

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African American writers in the late 18th century viewed ancient African societies as significant in countering racist stereotypes.

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Significance in countering racist stereotypes.

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Significance of Mansa Musa on the map:

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Importance of West African empires in global exchange networks.

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Muslim merchant's journey to Mali Empire (14th-15th centuries) motivated by:

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lucrative trade with a wealthy West African empire