PAS 393 Midterm Review

Who was the ruler of Mali during the 14th century known for his extravagant pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Narmer Palette

• Mansa Musa

• Ezana

• Ibn Battuta

Which ancient African civilization is known for its rock-hewn churches and is considered a UNESCO World Heritage site?

• Lalibela

• Timbuktu

• Kilwa

• Nok

Which disease, transmitted by mosquitoes, had a significant impact on African populations?

• Malaria

• Tsetse fly

• Jihad

• Mitochondrial Eve

Which African kingdom was famous for its trade and maritime activities along the East African coast?

• Horus

• Zagwe Dynasty

• Kilwa

• Shanga Lion

Which African emperor converted to Christianity and made it the official religion of the Aksumite Empire?

• N'Dama

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• Ezana

• Bantu expansion

Which term refers to the seasonal winds that facilitated maritime trade in the Indian Ocean?

• Monsoon winds

• Narmer Palette

• Mansa Musa

• Lalibela

Who was a famous Moroccan explorer and scholar who traveled extensively across Africa?

• Ibn Battuta

• Mansa Musa

• Ezana

• Jihad

Which term refers to the earliest known common ancestor of all living humans?

• Mitochondrial Eve

• Bantu expansion

• Tsetse fly

• Shanga Lion

Which term describes the migration and spread of Bantu-speaking peoples across Africa?

• Bantu expansion

• N'Dama

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Which African animal is known for transmitting sleeping sickness through its bite?

• Tsetse fly

• Narmer Palette

• Malaria

• Lalibela