Flashcard on African Heritage and History

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What is Swahili?

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A Bantu language with African and Arab influences.

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Which of the following best describes 'heritage'? Options: New technology and traditions, Values and traditions passed down from ancestors, The process of learning new languages, The study of ancient history

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Values and traditions passed down from ancestors

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Which language did Coptic Christians use to preserve their religion?

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Geez

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What is significant about the Churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia?

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They are the oldest churches in Africa.

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The Rwandan Genocide occurred between which two groups?

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Tutsis and Hutus

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Which of the following is true about the Hutus? They were the elite class in Rwanda, They were farmers and made up about 85% of the population, They were cattle herders and had more wealth, They were all members of the RPF

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They were farmers and made up about 85% of the population

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What event led to the start of the Rwandan Genocide? Options: A peace agreement between Hutus and Tutsis, A natural disaster, The invasion of Rwanda by foreign countries.

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The shooting down of President Habyarimana's plane

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Who was Paul Rusesabagina?

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A hotel manager who helped protect Tutsis during the genocide

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Which South African law allowed the government to separate public facilities by race?

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Reservation of Separate Amenities Act

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The Group Areas Act required people to:

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Live in specific areas based on their race