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Which of these features is NOT a major geographical feature of East Africa?
Which of these features is NOT a major geographical feature of East Africa?
- Lake Victoria
- Congo River
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Atlas Mountains (correct)
Which of these locations was known for its trade in gold and ivory?
Which of these locations was known for its trade in gold and ivory?
- Sahara Desert
- Zimbabwe (correct)
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Axum
What is the primary role of a Griot in West African society?
What is the primary role of a Griot in West African society?
- Storyteller and historian (correct)
- Religious leader
- Military leader
- Trader and merchant
Which of the following is NOT a key concept or term related to African culture and governance?
Which of the following is NOT a key concept or term related to African culture and governance?
Which of these options is a major river system that supported trade and agriculture in Africa?
Which of these options is a major river system that supported trade and agriculture in Africa?
Which of the following individuals is known for their extensive travels across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, documenting their experiences in valuable writings?
Which of the following individuals is known for their extensive travels across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, documenting their experiences in valuable writings?
Which of the following leaders is credited with founding the Mali Empire, a kingdom known for its immense wealth and the legendary story of the "Lion King"?
Which of the following leaders is credited with founding the Mali Empire, a kingdom known for its immense wealth and the legendary story of the "Lion King"?
Which of the following rulers is associated with the significant pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324, an event that showcased the prosperity of the Mali Empire and spread Islam across West Africa?
Which of the following rulers is associated with the significant pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324, an event that showcased the prosperity of the Mali Empire and spread Islam across West Africa?
Which of these figures is known for resisting Portuguese colonialism in present-day Angola through diplomacy and warfare?
Which of these figures is known for resisting Portuguese colonialism in present-day Angola through diplomacy and warfare?
Who among these figures is renowned for leading a resistance against the Arab invasion of North Africa in the 7th century?
Who among these figures is renowned for leading a resistance against the Arab invasion of North Africa in the 7th century?
Which of the following individuals wrote an autobiography describing the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade, becoming an abolitionist after their own experiences in slavery?
Which of the following individuals wrote an autobiography describing the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade, becoming an abolitionist after their own experiences in slavery?
Which of these locations was a significant scholarly center in both the Mali and Songhai empires, housing renowned libraries and the esteemed Sankore University?
Which of these locations was a significant scholarly center in both the Mali and Songhai empires, housing renowned libraries and the esteemed Sankore University?
Which of the following options represents the three great West African empires that dominated trade, particularly in gold and salt, during the medieval period?
Which of the following options represents the three great West African empires that dominated trade, particularly in gold and salt, during the medieval period?
Flashcards
Axum
Axum
An influential kingdom in East Africa, known for trade and early Christianity.
Great Zimbabwe
Great Zimbabwe
Ruins of a trade center in Zimbabwe, known for gold and ivory.
Griot
Griot
West African storytellers who preserved history through oral tradition.
Dhow
Dhow
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Swahili
Swahili
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Ibn Battuta
Ibn Battuta
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Mansa Musa
Mansa Musa
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Sundiata Keita
Sundiata Keita
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Sunni Ali
Sunni Ali
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Askia Muhammad
Askia Muhammad
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Queen Nzinga
Queen Nzinga
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Timbuktu
Timbuktu
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King Ezana
King Ezana
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Study Notes
Medieval Africa: Key Figures, Places, and Concepts
- Key Figures:
- Ibn Battuta: Moroccan explorer documenting travels across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
- Mansa Musa: Mali Empire ruler, known for wealth and pilgrimage to Mecca, spreading Islam.
- Sundiata Keita: Founder of the Mali Empire, "Lion King" in oral traditions.
- Sunni Ali: Founder of the Songhai Empire, expanding through conquest and trade.
- Askia Muhammad: Songhai leader promoting Islam, scholarship, and governance; making Timbuktu a learning center.
- Queen Nzinga: Angolan leader resisting Portuguese colonialism with diplomacy and warfare.
- Queen Dahia al-Kahina: North African warrior queen resisting Arab invasion.
- Olaudah Equiano: Enslaved African, later abolitionist, detailing horrors of the transatlantic slave trade in his autobiography.
- King Ezana: Aksum ruler, converting to Christianity, making it a state religion.
Key Locations:
- Timbuktu: Major trading and learning center in Mali & Songhai, housing libraries and Sankore University.
- Ghana, Mali, & Songhai: West African empires dominating gold and salt trade.
- Axum: East African kingdom, influential in trade and early Christian adoption.
- Great Zimbabwe: Trading center in gold and ivory.
- Sahara Desert: Vast desert impacting trade via camel caravans.
- Mount Kilimanjaro & Lake Victoria: Key geographical features in East Africa.
- Congo River & Niger River: Important waterways for trade and agriculture.
- Atlas Mountains: North African mountains influencing climate and migration.
- Kalahari Desert & Cape of Good Hope: Southern African regions affecting migration and trade.
Key Concepts & Terms:
- Griot: West African storytellers preserving history orally.
- Dhow: Type of sailboat for Indian Ocean trade.
- Swahili: Culture & language from African and Arab blends along the East African coast.
- Clan: Social unit based on kinship, important in African political structure.
- Bantu: Language group.
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