Unit 1 AP AAS Review Questions

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What term is used to describe the spread of African people and their descendants across the globe due to historic movements?

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Diaspora

Front

Which river is NOT listed as part of the geographically diverse regions associated with the African Diaspora? Options: Amazon River, Congo River, Niger River, Zambezi River

Back

Amazon River

Front

Who was the ruler of Nubia/Kush around 300-340 CE known for having their face on the currency?

Back

King Ezana

Front

Which empire is NOT correctly paired with its corresponding time period? Mali (13th-17th Century), Ghana (7th-13th Century), Songhai (15th-16th Century), Ashanti (15th-16th Century)

Back

Ashanti (15th-16th Century)

Front

What is Timbuktu best known for historically?

Back

A center of learning

Front

What was the primary function of Great Zimbabwe during its time of use? Options: Religious site, Military defense and trade hub, Agricultural center, Royal residence

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Military defense and trade hub

Front

Which of the following is NOT associated with the Swahili Coast?
Swahili language, East African culture, Indian Ocean trade

Back

Trade in gold and salt

Front

Who was a significant figure in the Kongo during the 16th-19th century? Options: King Nkuwu (Joao I), Nzinga Mhemba (Afonso I), Both A and B, None of the above

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Both A and B

Front

Which of the following is NOT true about the Kingdom of Benin? Known for guerrilla warfare, Ruled by Queen Idia, Located in West Africa, Focused on maritime trade

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Focused on maritime trade

Front

What was the primary focus of the Transatlantic Slave Trade?

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Movement of enslaved people from Africa to the Americas