Semester Exam 25 - African American Studies: Section 1

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The term 'black' gained prominence during the Black Power Movements.

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True

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The term 'African American' was championed by Rev. Jesse Jackson.

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True

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The term 'black' is most often associated with which civil rights leader?

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Malcolm X

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Africa has been nicknamed the "Mother Continent" because scientists widely recognize it as the birthplace of humanity.

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True

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There is less genetic diversity in Africa than anywhere else on earth.

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False

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Darwin believed humans came (evolved) from Africa.

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True

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Scientists believe Mitochondrial Eve was an actual woman whose DNA can be found in all homo sapiens.

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True

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Africa is the 3rd largest continent

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False

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Africa contains two of the world's largest deserts, the Sahara and the:

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Kalahari

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Which one of these is NOT one of the oceans/seas surrounding Africa? Atlantic Ocean, Red Sea, Arabian Sea, Aegean Sea

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Aegean Sea