Question 1

Describe the various states that existed in Africa prior to the arrival of Europeans including geographical, political, and economic aspects.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include a discussion of the Songhay, Hausa, Lakes Kingdoms, Swahili, Congo, and Zulu.

Question 2

After the establishment of the Zanzibar Sultanate, Sayyid Sáid and his successors took control of which geographical part of Africa?

Accepted Answer

A) the area around Cape Town 
B) the Khoisan and Transvaal regions 
C) a substantial part of Great Zimbabwe 
D) the Swahili coast of East Africa 
E) most of the Atlantic coast 
A) the area around Cape Town 
B) the Khoisan and Transvaal regions 
C) a substantial part of Great Zimbabwe 
D) the Swahili coast of East Africa 
E) most of the Atlantic coast D

Question 3

In the ____________________, Boers marched from the Cape to settle in the interior of southern Africa.

Accepted Answer

Great Trek

Question 4

____________________ was the leader of the Zulu people in South Africa.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ was the leader of the Zulu...

Question 5

All of the following were true of the Bornu kingdom EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) It had its origins in the loosely organized Kanem state. 
B) Ruling dynasties of the state included the Sefawa and Mai. 
C) It had an economy based on control of the caravan routes. 
D) It was overthrown by Moroccan forces. 
E) It was a pious Muslim kingdom that promoted literacy and law. 
A) It had its origins in the loosely organized Kanem state. 
B) Ruling dynasties of the state included the Sefawa and Mai. 
C) It had an economy based on control of the caravan routes. 
D) It was overthrown by Moroccan forces. 
E) It was a pious Muslim kingdom that promoted literacy and law.

Question 6

Term for identification: Coloureds

Accepted Answer

The term "Coloureds" is used to describe

Question 7

Which of the following defines the term marabout ?

Accepted Answer

A) A local king who governed the Hausa city-states. 
B) The leader of the Muslim scholars who held some political power. 
C) A king of the Kingdom of Kongo who ruled from Mbanza Congo. 
D) A spiritual leader who in some circumstances had great political power. 
E) A leader of holy men who lived in a monastery complex among the Berbers. 
A) A local king who governed the Hausa city-states. 
B) The leader of the Muslim scholars who held some political power. 
C) A king of the Kingdom of Kongo who ruled from Mbanza Congo. 
D) A spiritual leader who in some circumstances had great political power. 
E) A leader of holy men who lived in a monastery complex among the Berbers.

Question 8

Term for identification: Anti-Slavery Movement

Accepted Answer

The term "Anti-Slavery Movement" refers

Question 9

Which of the following was NOT true of the Swahili peoples of East Africa?

Accepted Answer

A) Those who lived in urban areas usually converted to Islam. 
B) The main reason for their city-states was commercial. 
C) The Swahili traded up and down Africa's east coast as well as far into the interior. 
D) Slave trading was never a large part of the Swahili trade network. 
E) Many Swahili who lived in remote areas never converted to the Islamic faith. 
A) Those who lived in urban areas usually converted to Islam. 
B) The main reason for their city-states was commercial. 
C) The Swahili traded up and down Africa's east coast as well as far into the interior. 
D) Slave trading was never a large part of the Swahili trade network. 
E) Many Swahili who lived in remote areas never converted to the Islamic faith.

Question 10

How did Islam establish itself  in western Africa?

Accepted Answer

A) by coexisting with pagan rites 
B) by legally persecuting animists 
C) by wars of conquest 
D) by imperial decree 
E) by being the only accepted religion 
A) by coexisting with pagan rites 
B) by legally persecuting animists 
C) by wars of conquest 
D) by imperial decree 
E) by being the only accepted religion

Question 11

What was the role of the Sarki in West Africa?

Accepted Answer

A) a trading station near coastal ports 
B) a local king of Buganda 
C) a local king of the Hausa city-states 
D) a spiritual leader with some political power 
E) a local king of the Kingdom of Kongo 
A) a trading station near coastal ports 
B) a local king of Buganda 
C) a local king of the Hausa city-states 
D) a spiritual leader with some political power 
E) a local king of the Kingdom of Kongo

Question 12

In 1847, in the north African country of  ____________________, the French subordinated the native Arabs and Berbers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 1847, in the north African country...

Question 13

Term for identification: Zanzibar Sultanate

Accepted Answer

The Zanzibar Sultanate was a sovereign s

Question 14

How profoundly did European imperialism impact Africa? Give specific examples to support your statements.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include a discussion of Af

Question 15

From what area did all coastal trade in East Africa go through?

Accepted Answer

A) Arab Muslims 
B) the British 
C) Mali 
D) Zanzibar 
E) the Dutch 
A) Arab Muslims 
B) the British 
C) Mali 
D) Zanzibar 
E) the Dutch

Question 16

After expelling the Portuguese, the ____________________ occupied all points of the coast north of Mozambique.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After expelling the Portuguese, the ____________________ occupied...

Question 17

What led to the Great Trek?

Accepted Answer

A) British soldiers moved to the interior of Africa to meet Zulu warriors. 
B) Zulus and Belgians clashed in Central Africa. 
C) Dutch settlers moved northward in South Africa to escape domination by the British. 
D) The Dutch moved northward through South Africa searching for gold. 
E) The British moved into Dutch territory to seize gold holdings there. 
A) British soldiers moved to the interior of Africa to meet Zulu warriors. 
B) Zulus and Belgians clashed in Central Africa. 
C) Dutch settlers moved northward in South Africa to escape domination by the British. 
D) The Dutch moved northward through South Africa searching for gold. 
E) The British moved into Dutch territory to seize gold holdings there.

Question 18

What pest made traveling inward from the African coast especially difficult?

Accepted Answer

A) lice 
B) tsetse fly 
C) gnat 
D) locust 
E) cockroach 
A) lice 
B) tsetse fly 
C) gnat 
D) locust 
E) cockroach

Question 19

From what region did the first slaves purchased by Europeans come?

Accepted Answer

A) the Senegal River 
B) western Sahara 
C) equatorial Guinea 
D) the Congo 
E) Zanzibar 
A) the Senegal River 
B) western Sahara 
C) equatorial Guinea 
D) the Congo 
E) Zanzibar

Question 20

The ____________________ were the first Europeans to become involved in the slave trade.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ were the first Europeans to...

Exam 25: Africa in the Era of Expansion

Describe the various states that existed in Africa prior to the arrival of Europeans including geographical, political, and economic aspects.

After the establishment of the Zanzibar Sultanate, Sayyid Sáid and his successors took control of which geographical part of Africa?

In the ____________________, Boers marched from the Cape to settle in the interior of southern Africa.

____________________ was the leader of the Zulu people in South Africa.

All of the following were true of the Bornu kingdom EXCEPT

Term for identification: Coloureds

Which of the following defines the term marabout ?

Term for identification: Anti-Slavery Movement

Which of the following was NOT true of the Swahili peoples of East Africa?

How did Islam establish itself in western Africa?

What was the role of the Sarki in West Africa?

In 1847, in the north African country of ____________________, the French subordinated the native Arabs and Berbers.

Term for identification: Zanzibar Sultanate

How profoundly did European imperialism impact Africa? Give specific examples to support your statements.

From what area did all coastal trade in East Africa go through?

After expelling the Portuguese, the ____________________ occupied all points of the coast north of Mozambique.

What led to the Great Trek?

What pest made traveling inward from the African coast especially difficult?

From what region did the first slaves purchased by Europeans come?

The ____________________ were the first Europeans to become involved in the slave trade.

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