Question 1

What are kin-based networks?

Accepted Answer

A power system where families govern themselves (no central government)

Question 2

In kin-based networks, who was the chief?

Accepted Answer

The male leader of the family

Question 3

In kin-based networks, what was the role of the chief?

Accepted Answer

Mediate conflicts and deal with neighboring groups

Question 4

What continent were kin-based networks most common?

Accepted Answer

Africa

Question 5

What were the Hausa Kingdoms?

Accepted Answer

A set of seven states in what is now Nigeria (each state specialized in something, such as growing cotton)

Question 6

What was the trans-Saharan trade?

Accepted Answer

A network of trading routes across the Saharan desert

Question 7

How did kingdoms in Africa benefit from the trans-Saharan trade?

Accepted Answer

Increased wealth, political power, and cultural diversity

Question 8

Where was ancient Ghana?

Accepted Answer

Between the Saharan desert and the jungles of the West African coast (not same position as modern Ghana)

Question 9

What was the Mali empire?

Accepted Answer

A powerful trading empire (rose after the fall of Ghana)

Question 10

What was Great Zimbabwe?

Accepted Answer

A powerful East African empire with lots of agriculture and trade

Question 11

What made religion in Ethiopia unique?

Accepted Answer

More diverse religions (including Christianity which was uncommon in Africa)

Question 12

Who were the Zanj?

Accepted Answer

Enslaved East Africans brought into the Middle East

Question 13

What were the Zanj Rebellions?

Accepted Answer

A series of revolts where enslaved Africans (Zanj) captured Middle-eastern cities in large numbers

Question 14

Who were griots/griottes?

Accepted Answer

Oral storytellers in Sub-Saharan Africa that passed down knowledge (male = griot, female = griotte)

1.5 - Africa, AP World History: Modern Flashcards