Key Terms
The land beneath the Sahara desert.
Sub-Saharan
What were key resources that made this region wealthy?
What is Gold and Salt
Why did Europe colonize Africa
What is to get natural resources
What did it mean to be born a crime?
Existing under apartheid for illegal for that person
What are issues that Africa faces today?
What is Drought, Famine, Disease, exploitation, discrimination, and corruption
Tribute
The payment one ruler gives to another. Either for protection or a sign of submission.
Who was the King of Mali thought to be the richest person who ever lived?
Who is Mansa Musa
Why did Europe want influence over Africa?
The obtain natural resources
What was the purpose of Apartheid
To limit the power of black population (majority) and keep the power with the white population (minority)
What is a common question people are asked in South Africa today?
What is "Were things better during Apartheid"
area with set boundaries and a local government.
What is a Town
Kings would do this to try to get better trades from the Middle East.
What is spread Islam
Why did Europe wait until the 1880s to colonize Africa
What is the geography of Africa prevented them for entering.
This person was freed from prison who would go on to become president of South Africa
Who is Nelson Mandela
Why did Rev. Tutu say he was glad Nelson Mandela was dead?
What is "so he doesn't see the issues still affecting S. Africa today".
Refers to the age of 476 CE- 1400 CE
What is Medieval era (middle ages)
How did the people of Ghana trade with other tribes without speaking the same language?
What is Silent Bartering.
What were the two African nations that were never colonized by European nations?
Who are Ethiopia and Liberia.
How did Apartheid affect people
determined who could go where
what jobs people could have
eliminated groups of people from being able to vote
What percentage of the population is white in South Africa
What is 15%
Matrilineal
Descendants chosen through the Mother's line
Who replaced the Kingdom of Songhai?
Who were the Berbers (Morocco)
Who was the King of Belgium who Committed Atrocities in the Congo for rubber?
Who is Leopold II
When did Apartheid officially end
What is 1994
Who is the party in power in South Africa
Who is the African national congress (ANC)