Umoja World - Unit 1 Practice Test

What are Adinkra Symbols?

• Written language of ancient Egypt

• Symbols representing concepts, used in Ghanaian culture

• Ancient mathematical symbols

• Tribal masks used in ceremonies

How were Adinkra symbols historically and culturally used?

• As currency in trade

• As decorative motifs for textiles and other art, symbolizing concepts or proverbs

• To mark territorial boundaries

• As military insignia

How many countries are in Africa?

• 45

• 54

• 60

• 36

Africa is often called the _________ __ ___________, since all humans share the oldest DNA relative, Mitochondrial Eve.

• Birthplace of Civilizations

• Mother of Continents

• Cradle of Humankind

• Land of the Ancients

For much of history, Africa was divided into multiple nation states: True or False?

• True

• False

Why was the Bantu Migration so important?

• It led to the spread of agriculture and iron-smelting

• It spread language, culture, and technology throughout Africa

• It was the first migration to cross the Sahara Desert

• It established trade routes with Europe

What two religions emerged and spread throughout Africa in the Middle Ages?

• Judaism and Christianity

• Islam and Hinduism

• Christianity and Islam

• Buddhism and Islam

Which two Ancient African kingdoms had written language?

• Egypt and Carthage

• Mali and Ghana

• Kush and Axum

• Benin and Zimbabwe

Which Axumite king declared the state religion Christianity?

• King Lalibela

• King Ezana

• King Sundiata

• King Mansa Musa

Which modern-day country is where Axum once stood?

• Sudan

• Ethiopia

• Egypt

• Somalia