Africa Vocabulary and Map Review

The term 'Indigenous' refers to:

• A specific ethnic group native to Africa

• The original inhabitants of a region

• A modern cultural movement

• A type of African language

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which of the following best explains Ancestor Worship concept?

• A practice of honoring deceased family members.

• A form of worship involving nature spirits.

• A ritual to summon rain for crops.

• A celebration of the harvest season.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Animism is

• A belief in a single god

• A belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence

• A political ideology

• A type of economic system

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

A Deity is best described as

• A supreme being or god

• A type of plant

• A historical event

• A geographical location

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What significance do 'Djenne and Timbuktu' hold in West Africa?

• They are ancient cities known for their historical and cultural importance.

• They are modern capitals of African countries.

• They are popular tourist destinations for wildlife safaris.

• They are newly discovered archaeological sites.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

The 'Trans-Saharan caravan' refers to:

• A network of trade routes across the Sahara Desert.

• A type of African wildlife.

• A traditional African dance.

• A historical African kingdom.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

'Proverbs' are

• Traditional sayings that convey wisdom

• Modern African literature

• African musical instruments

• Historical events in Africa

'Griots' are known as

• Storytellers and oral historians

• Traditional healers

• Warriors

• Farmers

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

Ibn Battuta was known as:

• A famous African king

• A renowned explorer and traveler

• A legendary warrior

• A prominent merchant

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

The definition of 'Silent Barter' is

• A method of trade where goods are exchanged without direct contact between traders

• A form of communication used by African tribes

• A type of currency used in ancient Africa

• A silent protest movement in Africa

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5