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AAS Fall Semester Review

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Nok culture is known for creating distinctive:

a)
a) Hieroglyphics
b)
b) Terracotta sculptures
c)
c) Rock-cut temples
d)
d) Cave paintings
2.

Describe what supported the emergence of early societies and fostered early global connections beyond the continent of Africa:

a)
In the savannas, people cultivated grain crops
b)
The proximity of the Red Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and Indian Ocean
c)
Fertile land supported the expansion of agriculture.
d)
The dryland and salt production
3.

The Muslim merchant’s journey to Mali was most likely motivated by which of the following?

a)
(A) A desire to crossbreed powerful North African camels with Central Asian camels
b)
(B) An interest to conduct commerce at the crossroads of the Arab, Persian, Indian, and Chinese empires
c)
(C) The appeal of lucrative trade with a wealthy and powerful West African empire
d)
(D) The invitation from Mali’s rulers to expand the number of converts to Islam
4.

As a result of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, slave owners in the South _____.

a)
were required to free all of their slaves.
b)
had to limit the hours that they made their slaves work.
c)
could track down any slave who escaped.
d)
were forced to give a portion of land to each slave.
5.
32) This amendment says if you are born here you are a citizen.
a)
12th
b)
13th
c)
14th
d)
15th
6.

What Amendment was passed to guarantee African American men the right to vote?

a)
12th
b)
13th
c)
14th
d)
15th
7.

The main goal of Reconstruction was to......

a)
rebuild the South
b)
rebuild the North
c)
reunite the North and the South
d)
create more factories in the North
8.

What is the Great Migration?

a)
Movement of all individuals from the North to the South area
b)
Movement of African Americans from the East coast to the West coast part of the US
c)
Movement of immigrants from their home countries to Ellis Island
d)
Movement of African Americans from the South to the North
9.

Select ALL causes of the Great Migration

a)
New available travel technology
b)
Job opportunities
c)
Better life --> escape Jim Crow Laws, receive better housing/wages
d)
Increase in population of the South
10.

The rebirth of African American arts and culture is known as:

a)
The Industrial Revolution
b)
The Harlem Renaissance
c)
Napoleonic Era
d)
Edwardian period
11.

The artists during the Harlem Renaissance most wanted to

a)
document the experiences of African Americans in the US
b)
show off their talents (dancing, singing, writing, etc)
c)
Go back to their ancestors' homeland
d)
Separate completely from the rest of America
12.

What are Freedman Towns?

a)
Represented spaces of self-determination and community building
b)
Emerged as safe havens from racial discrimination
c)
Provided opportunities for economic and social development
d)
All of the above
13.

Law selling public lands to the states if they will establish agricultural and mechanical colleges.

a)
Morrill Act
b)
Homestead Act
c)
Northwest Ordinance
d)
Dawes Act
14.

The Morrill Act led to the creation of..

a)
SBECs
b)
HBCUs
c)
TABSEs
d)
None of the above
15.

On February 25, 1837, what school became the nation's first Historically Black College and University (HBCU).

a)
Paul Quinn College
b)
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
c)
Dillard University
d)
Atlanta A & T
16.

Which of these roles did African Americans NOT fill during the Civil War?

a)
Nurses, scouts, and spies.
b)
Carpenters, cooks, and laborers.
c)
Generals leading entire regiments.
d)
Steamboat pilots and teamsters
17.

What document formally allowed black men to join the Union military, stating they would be "received into the armed services of the United States"?

a)
a) Gettysburg Address
b)
b) Monroe Doctrine
c)
c) Emancipation Proclamation
d)
d) Treaty of Paris
18.

What was the primary goal of the "Double V" Campaign during World War II?

a)
a) Victory over poverty and unemployment
b)
b) Victory over the Axis powers and victory over racism and segregation
c)
c) Victory in the Pacific and victory in Europe
d)
d) Victory for women's suffrage and victory for civil rights
19.

The Tuskegee Airmen were significant because they:

a)
a) Were the first African Americans to serve in the Navy
b)
b) Proved their superior fighting skills as fighter pilots in segregated units
c)
c) Led the March on Washington
d)
d) Were responsible for integrating the armed forces
20.

What was the common experience for many African American soldiers in WWI?

a)
a) They served in integrated combat units
b)
b) They were often placed in non-combat support roles, like labor battalions
c)
c) They were barred from serving overseas
d)
d) They were given officer training immediately
21.

Which president signed Executive Order 9981 on July 26, 1948, that desegregated the United States Armed Forces, abolishing racial discrimination in the military?

a)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
b)
Barack Obama
c)
John F. Kennedy
d)
Harry S. Truman
22.
49) What did the court case Brown vs Board of Education establish?
a)
Public buses could not discriminate.
b)
Segregation is not legal in theaters and hotels.
c)
Public schools could not segregate.
d)
All-black schools must be equal to all-white schools.
23.

Which statement best describes the primary difference between racism and colorism?

a)
A. Racism is about individual prejudice, while colorism is about institutional power.
b)
B. Racism focuses on discrimination based on an entire racial group, while colorism focuses on differential treatment based specifically on skin shade, often within the same racial group.
c)
C. Racism only affects white people, while colorism only affects people of color.
d)
D. Racism is a biological concept, while colorism is a social construct.
24.

A key provision of The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 was

a)

create more unfair job markets

b)

providing protections for minorities

c)

increase discrimination in employment

d)

None of these

25.

What was a major factor that contributed to the spread of agricultural practices from Africa to other continents?

a)

The isolation of African societies from global trade

b)

The influence of European colonization

c)

The migration of skilled farmers across trade routes

d)

The development of advanced irrigation systems

26.

Which of the following best explains the impact of the Harlem Renaissance on American society?

a)

It led to the decline of African American literature

b)

It fostered greater recognition of African American cultural achievements

c)

It discouraged artistic expression among African Americans

d)

It resulted in the segregation of artists by race

27.

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery throughout the United States?

a)

15th Amendment

b)

12th Amendment

c)

13th Amendment

d)

14th Amendment

28.

What was the primary purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau during Reconstruction?

a)

To promote segregation in schools

b)

To provide education and assistance to formerly enslaved people

c)

To enforce voting restrictions

d)

To rebuild Southern factories

29.

Which African kingdom was renowned for its wealth and the legendary ruler Mansa Musa?

a)

Benin

b)

Songhai

c)

Mali

d)

Ghana

30.

Which African kingdom was renowned for its advanced architecture and obelisks?

a)

c) Songhai Empire

b)

b) Aksumite Kingdom

c)

d) Ghana Empire

d)

a) Mali Empire

31.

What was a significant impact of the Great Migration on Northern cities in the United States?

a)

C. Decline in population

b)

D. End of racial segregation

c)

B. Growth of vibrant African American communities and culture

d)

A. Decrease in industrial jobs

32.

What was a significant effect of the Great Migration on northern cities in the United States?

a)

A decline in urbanization

b)

A rise in African American cultural influence and population

c)

A reduction in racial tensions

d)

A decrease in industrial jobs

33.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Harlem Renaissance?

a)

To promote agricultural development in the South

b)

To celebrate and express African American culture through the arts

c)

To encourage westward expansion

d)

To establish new political parties

34.

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Harlem Renaissance on American culture?

a)

a) It led to the end of racial segregation in the United States.

b)

b) It fostered a flourishing of African American art, music, and literature that influenced mainstream culture.

c)

c) It resulted in the creation of new political parties.

d)

d) It was limited to economic reforms in the South.

35.

What was a major consequence of the Great Migration for African American communities?

a)

a) Decreased political influence in northern cities

b)

b) Increased opportunities for employment and cultural expression in urban areas

c)

c) A return to agricultural work in the South

d)

d) The immediate end of discriminatory practices

36.

Which event marked a significant legal victory for civil rights in the United States during the 20th century?

a)

b) The Plessy v. Ferguson ruling

b)

a) The Dred Scott decision

c)

d) The Fugitive Slave Act

d)

c) The Brown v. Board of Education decision

37.

Which African American leader was instrumental in founding the NAACP in the early 20th century?

a)

d) Frederick Douglass

b)

a) Booker T. Washington

c)

b) W.E.B. Du Bois

d)

c) Marcus Garvey

38.

What was the main purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau established after the Civil War?

a)

b) To assist formerly enslaved people with education, employment, and legal matters

b)

a) To provide land grants to former slave owners

c)

d) To promote westward expansion

d)

c) To enforce voting restrictions on African Americans

39.

What was a major consequence of the Transatlantic Slave Trade for African societies?

a)

The spread of European languages as official languages

b)

Rapid industrialization across the continent

c)

The immediate abolition of slavery worldwide

d)

A significant loss of population and disruption of social structures

40.

Which African empire was renowned for its wealth and control of gold trade routes in West Africa?

a)

Aksumite Kingdom

b)

Mali Empire

c)

Songhai Empire

d)

Zulu Kingdom

41.

During Reconstruction, which amendment granted citizenship and equal protection under the law to formerly enslaved people?

a)

16th Amendment

b)

15th Amendment

c)

14th Amendment

d)

13th Amendment

42.

Which resource was a major factor in the wealth of the ancient Ghana Empire?

a)

Timber

b)

Copper

c)

Ivory

d)

Salt

43.

How did the establishment of HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) affect African American communities?

a)

They focused solely on agricultural training.

b)

They provided access to higher education and helped develop Black leadership.

c)

They limited educational opportunities for African Americans.

d)

They were only open to white students.

44.

Who was the president during the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

a)

Lyndon B. Johnson

b)

Dwight D. Eisenhower

c)

Richard Nixon

d)

John F. Kennedy

45.

Which event marked a significant turning point in the fight against segregation in public transportation?

a)

a) The Montgomery Bus Boycott

b)

b) The March on Washington

c)

c) The Harlem Renaissance

d)

d) The Emancipation Proclamation

46.

What was a major contribution of African American soldiers during World War II?

a)

a) They served only in non-combat roles.

b)

d) They led the Allied forces in Europe.

c)

b) They helped break racial barriers in the military.

d)

c) They were not allowed to participate in the war.

47.

Which ancient African civilization is renowned for its advanced ironworking technology?

a)

a) Mali Empire

b)

d) Kingdom of Kush

c)

b) Nok Culture

d)

c) Ancient Egypt

48.

Which movement during World War II sought to challenge both fascism abroad and discrimination at home for African Americans?

a)

d) The Black Power Movement

b)

c) The Harlem Renaissance

c)

b) The Double V Campaign

d)

a) The Civil Rights Movement

49.

What impact did Olaudah Equiano's autobiography have on the abolitionist movement in Britain?

a)

It focused solely on Equiano's life after slavery

b)

It was banned for its controversial content

c)

It provided firsthand testimony that influenced public opinion

d)

It was ignored by lawmakers

50.

The Morrill Act of 1862 is most closely associated with the establishment of which type of educational institutions?

a)

Private academies

b)

Community colleges

c)

Vocational schools

d)

Land-grant universities

51.

Which institution was established in 1867 and is recognized as a prominent Historically Black College and University (HBCU)?

a)

Spelman College

b)

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

c)

Tuskegee University

d)

Howard University

52.

How did the art and architecture of Ancient Nubia reflect the society's complexity and connections with neighboring civilizations?

a)

A) They only built simple mud huts, showing isolation from other cultures.

b)

B) Their elaborate temples and pyramids demonstrated advanced engineering and cultural exchange with Egypt.

c)

D) They avoided using stone in construction, relying solely on wood.

d)

C) Nubian art focused exclusively on animal figures, ignoring human achievements.

53.

What was a major difference between indentured servitude and chattel slavery in colonial America?

a)

c) Chattel slavery allowed for freedom after seven years.

b)

a) Indentured servitude was for a limited time, while chattel slavery was permanent and hereditary.

c)

b) Both systems provided equal rights to laborers.

d)

d) Indentured servants could not own property, but enslaved people could.

54.

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution officially granted citizenship and equal protection under the law to formerly enslaved people?

a)

12th Amendment

b)

15th Amendment

c)

14th Amendment

d)

10th Amendment

55.

During the Harlem Renaissance, which form of artistic expression was most influential in shaping African American identity?

a)

Architectural design

b)

Landscape painting

c)

Sculpture

d)

Jazz music

56.

What was a major economic impact of the Transatlantic Slave Trade on West African societies?

a)

It led to the development of advanced manufacturing industries

b)

It caused significant population loss and social disruption

c)

It resulted in the abolition of all local trade networks

d)

It increased the number of European settlers in the region

57.

Which of the following best explains the significance of the Nile River to Ancient Egyptian civilization?

a)

It was a source of gold and precious stones.

b)

It was the main route for trade with China.

c)

It enabled agriculture through annual flooding and irrigation.

d)

It provided a natural barrier against invasions.

58.

Which African kingdom was known for its monumental obelisks and extensive trade networks with the Roman Empire?

a)

b) Aksum

b)

a) Mali

c)

d) Songhai

d)

c) Ghana

59.

What was a major achievement of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II?

a)

a) They broke the sound barrier

b)

b) They escorted bombers with minimal losses

c)

d) They developed new aircraft technology

d)

c) They led the D-Day invasion

60.

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War?

a)

It strengthened the Union's moral cause and allowed Black men to join the army

b)

It abolished slavery in the border states

c)

It immediately freed all enslaved people in the United States

d)

It led to the creation of the Freedmen's Bureau

61.

What was a major reason for the decline of the Aksumite Kingdom?

a)

Civil war between rival dynasties

b)

Invasion by European powers

c)

Environmental changes and loss of trade routes

d)

Conversion to Islam

62.

Which event most directly led to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

a)

The Montgomery Bus Boycott

b)

The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

c)

The Harlem Renaissance

d)

The Great Migration

63.

Which resource was a major reason for Egypt's interest in Nubia?

a)

b) Gold

b)

d) Cotton

c)

a) Timber

d)

c) Salt

64.

What impact did Olaudah Equiano's autobiography have on the abolitionist movement?

a)

It was ignored by lawmakers

b)

It was banned in most European countries

c)

It inspired public support for ending slavery

d)

It led to stricter slave codes

65.

Which event most directly contributed to the growth of the abolitionist movement in the United States?

a)

The publication of anti-slavery literature

b)

The invention of the cotton gin

c)

The passage of the Fugitive Slave Act

d)

The expansion of the railroad system