Empires/Kingdoms
Which is the oldest civilization in Africa?
Egypt
What is Africa's ranking as far as size amongst continents?
2nd largest
What was the name of the journey across the Atlantic during the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
The Middle Passage
After what event did African countries begin gaining their independence?
World War 2
Apartheid means....
racial segregation
Which Kingdom was Mansa Musa king of?
Mali
What geological landmark prevented early European empires (such as Rome and Greece) from going deeper into Africa?
Sahara Desert
What event began the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
Discovery of the Americas
Leopold II committed mass atrocities in which African territory.
Congo
The meeting between European nations to divide Africa happened in this country.
Germany (Berlin Conference)
Which kingdom was known for its great stone wall?
Zimbabwe
Which continent did humanity begin on?
Africa
What did Europeans trade for slaves?
Weapons
A genocide of the Tutsis by the Hutu occurred in which African country?
Rwanda
Much of Africa's history wasn't written, but transmitted through this method of storytelling called ____ _______
Oral Tradition
What was the first kingdom to adapt Christianity and has a large obelisk?
Aksum
What is the longest river in the world?
Nile
The Triangular Trade was occurring between what three territories?
Americas, Europe, Africa
Who was the first black president of South Africa?
Nelson Mandela
This word means to enter another country by force with intent to exploit it and rule it.
Imperialism
Which kingdom was closely linked to Egypt and contains similar pyramids?
Kush
How many languages are spoken in Africa? (guesstimate)
1-2 thousand
What were some of the effects on Africa of the Slave Trade?
Civil Wars, loss of men in societies
What was one of the problems colonialism left Africa after its departure?
Arbitrary boundaries, no governments, civil strife, ethnic groups forced together
Griots