General African History
What natural resource did the Mali Empire, and Mansa Musa, have a lot of?
Gold
Name a role of women in 16th century West Africa
Answers may vary
Who was the leader of the Illinois (Chicago) Chapter of the Black Panthers who was killed by the FBI? (Hint: from the movie "Judas and the Black Messiah")
Fred Hampton
This mindset leads to a desire to learn.
Growth mindset
Insurrection means an act of resistance or rising in rebellion against the government. Can you give an example of an "insurrection" that happened?
In January, Trump supporters planned an insurrection to take over the capital building.
BLM protests this summer.
Also when the United States was founded.
Name two natural resources found in Africa
Answers could include: gold, diamonds, oil, cotton
True or False: There was slavery amongst Africans before Europeans showed up.
True
True or False: The FBI did not pay attention to the Black Panthers or find them dangerous.
False
"Mistakes help me learn and do better next time"
Growth mindset
What part of a book or piece of writing does the "prologue" occur?
The beginning
What was an instrument that was used a lot in ancient Africa?
Answer could be: drums, harps, rattles, bells, mbira (xylophone)
True or False: Religion was not a big part of life in 16th century West Africa.
False
What was the goal of the Black Panthers? Why did Bobby Seal and Huey Newton start the organization?
They wanted to help Black Americans with employment, protection, legal injustices, etc.
This mindset leads to wanting to avoid challenges.
Fixed mindset
What is an example of a "blunder"?
Answers may vary. Any example of a mistake or goof.
Name one of the European countries that colonized a part of Africa.
Answers could include: Portugal, France, Netherlands/ Dutch, Britain
Name one of the two major religious groups in 16th century West Africa.
Indigenous religions and Islam
Name a program that the Black Panthers set up in communities.
Free breakfast, free healthcare, helping with legal assistance/ bail
"This is too hard and I'll never be able to do it"
Fixed mindset
"Sepsis" is a very serious infection that gets into the bloodstream. Give an example of a way you can avoid "sepsis".
Answers may vary. Can include: washing hands, making sure any cuts are clean, taking antibiotics when necessary.
Name one of the ancient empires of Africa
Answer could be: Mali, Ashanti, Egyptian,
What did most West Africans do for work in the 16th century (and before)?
Farming/ They were farmers.
Who were the two founders of the Black Panther Party?
Bobby Seale and Huey Newton
Give an example of a time you have demonstrated a fixed mindset AND an example of a time you demonstrated a growth mindset.
Answers may vary.
Give an example of something that is, or could be, "detrimental".
Answers may vary. Can include anything that has a negative or bad result.