Vocabulary
The African tradition of tracing family descent through mothers.
Matrilineal.
Who were the Zealots?
They were a Jewish group in Judea who advocated the violent overthrow of Roman rule.
Who was the ruler of the Mali Empire, known for his enormous wealth and pilgrimage to Mecca?
Mansa Musa
A narrow piece of land linking two larger pieces of land.
An isthmus
How did the Roman Empire contribute to the spread of Christianity?
1. They built roads to make it easier for the apostles to travel to spread Christianity.
2. Most people in the empire spoke Latin or Greek, allowing Christians to communicate with them about Jesus.
How many percent of Africa is covered by desert?
40%
A short story that teaches a principle about what is good behaviour
Parable
List the hierarchy of the early church in order from most to least authority.
Patriarchs, archbishops, bishops, priests, laity
What goods were traded through the Trans-Saharan trade network?
Gold, ivory, slaves, and salt
What is referred to as the culture of Africa's East coast and the language spoken there?
Swahili
How does Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan reinforce his teachings?
It shows that just like the Samaritan, we should be kind to strangers. It reinforces Jesus' teachings on the importance of love, charity, and selflessness.
True of False
Savannas covers 30% of Africa's land
False
What were regular church members in the early church called...
Laity
Define Salvation
The act of being saved from the effects of sin
What system or form of government was common among early African kingdoms?
monarchies ruled by kings or queens.