Africa - Unit Test

How do we know about the ancient history of West Africa?

• Through hieroglyphics

• From written records from travelers

• From written records of chiefs

What is a griot?

• Brightly colored cloth

• A storyteller

• A musical instrument

What is kente?

• Brightly colored cloth

• A storyteller

• A musical instrument

For what were the Bantu famous?

• Building stone houses

• Making Iron tools

• Creating Weapons

What is a kora?

• Brightly colored cloth

• A storyteller

• A musical instrument

How were social groups defined in traditional West African cultures?

• Extended family led by a village chief and elders

• Extended family led by a sultan and council

• King, priests, and family

The Bantu had to pay their manikongo in tribute. Which of the following is an example of tribute?

• I am a farmer. I would give some of the cotton I grew to the artisans above me in social status.

• I am a slave. I have to work in the fields.

• I am a government official. I make laws for the kingdom

Afonso, the prince of Kongo, made an agreement with the Portuguese. What effect would this agreement have on all of Africa?

• Africa would get more weapons to fight wars.

• African citizens would be sold into slavery.

• The Portuguese would get to rule Africa forever.

In Swahili cultures, who was the head of society?

• merchants

• farmers

• sultans

What title is given to the leader of Kongo?

• sultan

• manikongo

• king of kongo