Black History
Black Excellence
Personal Statement
100

In the Clan System, each clan has a _______ which is a plant, animal or fish

Totem

100

 In the context of Dr. Feisal Teaching, what concept involves "folding inward" and "folding outward"

 Homeness

100

A well-crafted personal statement should demonstrate this between your skills and the opportunity.

Alignment 

200

What Swahili word did Dr. Feisal say they used to refer to foreigners based on their origin and language


Mzungu

200

This ancient African kingdom was the heart of a thriving trading empire from the 11th to the 15th centuries.

Great Zimbabwe

200

To make your personal statement compelling, you should use this method to illustrate your experiences.

Show, Dont Tell

300

What is the modern name of the ancient region in northeastern Africa traditionally divided into Upper and Lower parts?

Nubia

300

This sacred mountain in ancient Egypt/Nubia was believed to be the birthplace of the god Amun and was associated with the Nubian Pharaoh Taharqa.

Jebel Barkal

300

According to Dr. Jarred, this structure can help organize your personal statement effectively.

narrative structure

400

What is the meaning of the word "Zimbabwe" in the Shona/Bantu language?

stone houses

400

The Meroitic kingdom, located in this region of Africa, ruled in Nubia from about 300 B.C. to 300 A.D.

Sudan

400

If you need assistance with your personal statement as a UCalgary student, you should visit this campus resource.

Student Success Centre 

500

What is the term used to describe the scattering of African people around the world, especially through the Atlantic slave trade?

African Diaspora


500

This African queen was known for her diplomatic skills and resistance against Portuguese colonialism in the 17th century.

Queen Njinga (Nzinga) of Ndongo and Matamba

500

A personal Statement allows you to showcase your____ and aspirations

story