African History
Grammar
Reading
Vocabulary
Teacher Friend Files
100
Why did the Bantu migrate from West Africa to East Africa?
The land that they were working became really unproductive and they needed to move to new places to grow food.
100
Complete the sentence with the correct present prefect tense of the verb.
Your best friend (buy) a good present for you.
is buying
Your best friend is buying a good present for you.
100
We read a excerpt from the novel Iqbal, from which country was the main character, Iqbal, from?
Pakistan
100
What does the phrase "droned on monotonously," mean?
It was boring to listen too.
100
Mr. Andrew drinks the same thing every morning. What type of drink does he enjoy?
He drinks tea.
200
What was the purpose of the great enclosure?
To separate the rich from the poor.
200
Story Ninjas lasted six weeks.
What part of speech is lasted?
verb
200
Percy Jackson was tasked with retrieving Aries shield from which other god?
Hephaestus
200
What does the word Manhandled mean?
physically hurt by hand.
200
Mr. Anthony grew up eating this wonderful food which we all cooked together and most of you liked!
Special K Loaf
300
What role did Arab traders play in the development of Sub-Saharan Africa?
They introduced Africans to written language which helped them standardize communication, build an economy, and promote the creation of wealth. They also introduced Africans to Islam and different forms of architecture.
300
Complete the sentence with the correct past prefect tense of the verb.
Ms. Cassie (buy) a good present for you.
Ms. Cassie has bought a good present for you.
300
What is a historical fiction story?
A story that takes place during a real time in the past. The characters, plot, and setting all seem real.
300
Eyeball to Eyeball means what?
close to
300
How do you pronounce furikake?
Ask Andrew
400
Masa Musa was the king of what African nation?
Mali
400
Declan is Ms. Cassie's baby boy.
'Is' is the verb in the sentence.
What type of verb is it?
linking verb
400
What industry was Iqbal employed in before he escaped?
Carpet manufacturing
400
What does dubious mean?
awkward; uncomfortable
400
What has Ms. Becky been eating for lunch for the last two weeks?! (In Ms. Hailey's voice) Crazy?!
Tamales Rojo. (yum)
500
What highly respected member of African society acted as historians, advisors, and educators.
Griot
500
Julia is decorating the door.
"is" is a verb
What type of verb is 'is'?
linking verb
500
From the story Iqbal, who is Eshan Khan?
Eshan Khan is an organizer of a movement that hopes to end child labor. He is also a mentor and protector of Iqbal.
500
What does temerity mean?
boldness
500
What Teacher lives furthest from school.
Ms. Julia