Unit 1 AP AAS Review Questions

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

• Emigration

• Diaspora

• Migration

• Exodus

Which river is NOT listed as part of the geographically diverse regions associated with the African Diaspora?

• Amazon River

• Congo River

• Niger River

• Zambezi River

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

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

• King Ezana

• Griot

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)

What is Timbuktu best known for historically?

• A major trade center

• A center of learning

• The origin of the Bantu people

• The birthplace of Mansa Musa

What was the primary function of Great Zimbabwe during its time of use?

• Religious site

• Military defense and trade hub

• Agricultural center

• Royal residence

Which of the following is NOT associated with the Swahili Coast?

• Swahili language

• East African culture

• Trade in gold and salt

• Indian Ocean trade

Who was a significant figure in the Kongo during the 16th-19th century?

• King Nkuwu (Joao I)

• Nzinga Mhemba (Afonso I)

• Both A and B

• None of the above

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

What was the primary focus of the Transatlantic Slave Trade?

• Cultural exchange

• Movement of enslaved people from Africa to the Americas

• Trade of spices and textiles

• Political alliances between African and European nations