AP African American Studies

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

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Hinduism

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What form of Slavery was mainly used by the Portuguese and was used as a model for the American system of slavery?

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Chattel Slavery

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What were the Swahili States best known for?

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Trade Across the Indian Ocean

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Queen Njinga is celebrated for her diplomatic skills and resistance against European colonial powers. Which colonial power did she negotiate with to protect her kingdom's independence?

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Portuguese

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What is the Epic of Sundiata primarily about?

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Mali's Expansion