African Diaspora

What does the term "diaspora" mean in the context of the African Diaspora?

• The celebration of African culture worldwide

• The scattering or dispersal of Africans from their homeland

• The unification of African communities globally

• The migration of Europeans to Africa

What was the primary cause for the forced removal of Africans from their homeland?

• Cultural exchanges

• Economic opportunities

• The establishment of an economic market in slave trade by Europeans

• Agricultural developments

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How has the African Diaspora historically influenced African culture?

• By limiting the cultural expressions

• By promoting European traditions

• By preserving elements of African music, art, dance, and religion

• By encouraging rapid modernization

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

According to the text, what is a common international impact of the African Diaspora?

• Decrease in cultural diversity

• Forced migration creating a community experience

• Reduction in historical awareness

• Increase in economic disparities

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

How does the African Union define the African Diaspora?

• As people of African origin living in Africa contributing to its culture

• As people of African origin living outside the continent willing to contribute to its development

• As historical scholars of African descent

• As tourists visiting Africa annually

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What does the term "Diaspora" primarily refer to in the context of the African Diaspora?

• The scattering or dispersion of people from their original homeland

• The cultural festivals of African communities

• The economic impact of migration

• The political systems in African countries

What is a key reason the African Diaspora is considered hard to define?

• It only includes forced migration

• It is limited to historical contexts

• It includes both forced and voluntary migration

• It does not influence modern societies

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

According to the text, what is one modern impact of the African Diaspora?

• Decrease in cultural diversity

• Influence in various aspects like sports, music, and education

• Isolation of African communities

• Reduction in global migration

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

What does the term "wield" mean as used in the context of the document?

• To give up power or influence

• To hold and use power or influence

• To transfer responsibilities

• To isolate from power

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the term "encapsulates" mean according to the glossary?

• To reject or deny

• To include or contain

• To express the essential features succinctly

• To expand in detail

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4