Question 1

How would you explain the fact that the Arab conquerors of Egypt were probably welcomed by many of Egypt's inhabitants?

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The Arab conquerors of Egypt were probab

Question 2

What functions did bards play in African society? Why?

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Bards played several important functions

Question 3

What were the key characteristics of African slavery? How did African slavery differ from slavery in other parts of the world?

Accepted Answer

The key characteristics of African slave

Question 4

Instructions: Identify the terms and briefly state their historical significance. 
the Periplus

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The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea is an

Question 5

What was life like in the typical African village?

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Life in a typical African village was ce

Question 6

The "Hump of Africa" refers to the

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A)  burden of poverty the continent caries today. 
B)  sites of earliest human evolution. 
C)  set of massive political problems the continent has been dealing with since the end of colonial rule. 
D)  westernmost grasslands and tropical forests that border on the Atlantic Ocean. 
E)  highest peaks of the Atlas Mountains. 
A)  burden of poverty the continent caries today. 
B)  sites of earliest human evolution. 
C)  set of massive political problems the continent has been dealing with since the end of colonial rule. 
D)  westernmost grasslands and tropical forests that border on the Atlantic Ocean. 
E)  highest peaks of the Atlas Mountains.

Question 7

Instructions: Identify the terms and briefly state their historical significance. 
"call and response"

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"Call and response" is a musical and lit

Question 8

What was true of African building materials during the first millennium C.E.?

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A)  Stone was increasingly used in West Africa during in the first millennium C.E. 
B)  The only construction material used during that period was dried mud. 
C)  Mosques were always constructed of wood. 
D)  The heavy use of mortar was predominant in buildings constructed at Great Zimbabwe. 
E)  Metal became an important building material as early as 1000 B.C.E. 
A)  Stone was increasingly used in West Africa during in the first millennium C.E. 
B)  The only construction material used during that period was dried mud. 
C)  Mosques were always constructed of wood. 
D)  The heavy use of mortar was predominant in buildings constructed at Great Zimbabwe. 
E)  Metal became an important building material as early as 1000 B.C.E.

Question 9

Karl Mauch found the ruins of

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A)  Katmandu. 
B)  Pietermar Teburg. 
C)  Great Zimbabwe. 
D)  Kilwa. 
E)  Namibia. 
A)  Katmandu. 
B)  Pietermar Teburg. 
C)  Great Zimbabwe. 
D)  Kilwa. 
E)  Namibia.

Question 10

Instructions: Identify the terms and briefly state their historical significance. 
desertification of the Sahara

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Desertification of the Sahara refers to

Question 11

The San

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A)  was the largest tribal grouping in West Africa. 
B)  kept the Bantu out of their lands for eight centuries by using a guerrilla war strategy. 
C)  created the largest city in southern Africa in the eleventh century. 
D)  linguistically were related to the Khoi, distinguished by the use of "clicking" sounds. 
E)  overwhelmed the fortress at Marrakech in 1066. 
A)  was the largest tribal grouping in West Africa. 
B)  kept the Bantu out of their lands for eight centuries by using a guerrilla war strategy. 
C)  created the largest city in southern Africa in the eleventh century. 
D)  linguistically were related to the Khoi, distinguished by the use of "clicking" sounds. 
E)  overwhelmed the fortress at Marrakech in 1066.

Question 12

Instructions: Identify the terms and briefly state their historical significance. 
Axum stelae

Accepted Answer

Axum stelae are tall, carved stone pilla

Question 13

In your opinion, other than perhaps the Egyptian pyramids, what were the most significant architectural accomplishments in Africa? Why? Be specific.

Accepted Answer

In my opinion, other than the Egyptian p

Question 14

Instructions: Identify the terms and briefly state their historical significance. 
Nubia

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Nubia was an ancient region located in p

Question 15

Mali emerged as a great West African empire after the destruction of Ghana.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe the characteristics of the various geographical regions of Africa. To what degree does access to, or lack of, water determine their boundaries?

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The various geographical regions of Afri

Question 17

The rise of Islam transformed Axum into a maritime power.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Instructions: Identify the terms and briefly state their historical significance. 
African slavery

Accepted Answer

African slavery refers to the historical

Question 19

Instructions: Identify the terms and briefly state their historical significance. 
Mali

Accepted Answer

Mali was a powerful empire in West Afric

Question 20

Bronze heads sculptures and relief plaques depicting West African court life were created in

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A)  Benin. 
B)  Ife. 
C)  Nok. 
D)  San. 
E)  Kongo. 
A)  Benin. 
B)  Ife. 
C)  Nok. 
D)  San. 
E)  Kongo.

Exam 8: Early Civilizations in Africa

How would you explain the fact that the Arab conquerors of Egypt were probably welcomed by many of Egypt's inhabitants?

What functions did bards play in African society? Why?

What were the key characteristics of African slavery? How did African slavery differ from slavery in other parts of the world?

Instructions: Identify the terms and briefly state their historical significance. the Periplus

What was life like in the typical African village?

The "Hump of Africa" refers to the

Instructions: Identify the terms and briefly state their historical significance. "call and response"

What was true of African building materials during the first millennium C.E.?

Karl Mauch found the ruins of

Instructions: Identify the terms and briefly state their historical significance. desertification of the Sahara

The San

Instructions: Identify the terms and briefly state their historical significance. Axum stelae

In your opinion, other than perhaps the Egyptian pyramids, what were the most significant architectural accomplishments in Africa? Why? Be specific.

Instructions: Identify the terms and briefly state their historical significance. Nubia

Mali emerged as a great West African empire after the destruction of Ghana.

Describe the characteristics of the various geographical regions of Africa. To what degree does access to, or lack of, water determine their boundaries?

The rise of Islam transformed Axum into a maritime power.

Instructions: Identify the terms and briefly state their historical significance. African slavery

Instructions: Identify the terms and briefly state their historical significance. Mali

Bronze heads sculptures and relief plaques depicting West African court life were created in

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