African American Studies Unit 1 Quiz #2

What is the central focus of African American Studies?

• Analyzing the contributions, history, and culture of people of African descent

• Studying European classical literature

• Examining ancient Asian civilizations

• Focusing solely on American politics

African American Studies emerged out of which of the following?

• Early Black artistic, intellectual, and political struggles

• Industrial developments in the 20th century

• Modern computer science

• Classical Greek philosophy

How does the interdisciplinary nature of African American Studies enhance our understanding?

• It integrates history, sociology, literature, and other fields to illuminate Black experiences

• It limits analysis to historical dates

• It solely focuses on quantitative data

• It ignores cultural aspects

Which movement during the 1960s and 1970s saw a surge of Black student activism on predominantly white campuses?

• The Black Campus movement

• The Harlem Renaissance

• The New Deal

• The Abolitionist movement

Why is Africa considered vital to the study of African American identity?

• It is the ancestral homeland and birthplace of human civilization

• It is geographically the largest continent

• It has the most advanced technology

• It is the center of global commerce

What does African American Studies reveal about the innovations of early African societies?

• They made significant contributions in art, architecture, politics, and science

• They had no influence on modern society

• They were solely based on oral traditions

• They rejected all external influences

How does African American Studies counter the myth of Africa as a 'dark continent'?

• By documenting Africa’s diverse, complex, and globally connected civilizations

• By ignoring precolonial history

• By focusing only on European colonization

• By emphasizing African poverty exclusively

Which of the following is a primary climate zone found in Africa?

• Savannah grasslands

• Tundra

• Arctic

• Temperate forest

Name one of the major bodies of water bordering Africa.

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Baltic Sea

• The Caribbean Sea

• The Caspian Sea

How did Africa’s location influence its early global interactions?

• Its coastal access and major rivers facilitated trade and cultural exchange

• It was isolated from major trade routes

• It lacked natural resources

• It was entirely mountainous