AP African American Studies Review

What was the Supreme Court's decision in the Dred Scott case?

• African Americans were not citizens, but were property

• African Americans were to be perpetually enslaved in the US

• African Americans gained the right to sue in federal court.

• African Americans were stripped of voting rights.

What doctrine was established by the Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court decision?

• Voting rights were addressed in this decision.

• The decision established de jure segregation.

• The decision supported the expansion of slavery.

• The decision advocated for integration.

Widely considered the "Father of Gospel Music", Thomas Dorsey is also known for writing and composing this famous gospel song:

• "Amazing Grace"

• "Precious Lord, Take My Hand"

• "We Shall Overcome"

• "Old Rugged Cross"

What was one way that Jesse Owens contributed to the cause of civil rights for African Americans?

• By participating in the Olympics.

• By refusing to participate in the Olympics

• By speaking out against Hitler and his racism.

• By convincing the US not to participate in the Olympics

What was the "Double V" campaign?

• Victory over racism abroad and at home.

• Victory for military and civil rights.

• Victory for men and women in the military

• Victory for African Americans and Whites in the military.

What technological innovations contributed to the population's growth in West and Central Africa during the time of ancient civilizations?

• Development of tools and weapons

• The invention of the wheel

• Development of the plow

• Development of boats

What agricultural innovations contributed to the population's growth in West and Central Africa during the ancient civilizations?

• Rice and grain

• Yams and potatoes

• Bananas, yams, and cereals

• Fruits and berries

What was the name of the major population growth from 1500 bce to 500 ce?

• Bantu migration

• Bantu expansion

• Zulu expansion

• Africa migration

Who made significant contributions in the area of Science, Medicine, and Technology?

• Colin Powell

• Mae Jemison

• Ruth Brown

• Octavia Butler

Which of the following organizations was most committed to the idea of civil disobedience?

• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

• The Black Panthers

• The Nation of Islam

• The Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee