Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
Colonialism
Afrofuturism
Black Panther
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100
True or false?
Before the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade some African tribes already practiced a less severe form of slavery
TRUE
100
Name the document Europeans signed to divide up African land for themselves-
A. The Treaty of Berlin
B. The Treaty of Versaille
C. The Scramble for Africa
The Treaty of Berlin
100
What is Afrofuturism?
It's a kind of art that celebrates Black identity by mixing elements of Black traditions (especially African traditions) with sci-fi technology.
100
How does Okoye represent Afrofuturism?
She is a strong, smart Black character which shows celebration of Black identity. Her attire and shaved head are inspired by real African cultures. Her spear is a throwback to African tradition, but with a futuristic technology twist- it's powered by vibranium.
100
What is the rapid increase of business and production using gas and factories called?
industrialism
200
What is Toussaint Louverture known for?
leading a slave revolt in Haiti
200
What was the period between 1885 to 1910 when European nations took over African nations called?
The Scramble for Africa
200
Name 1 Afrofuturist artist that we learned about.
Erykah Badu, Sun Ra, Janelle Monae, Octavia Spencer
200
How does Killmonger represent Afrofuturism?
His tattoos are inspired by real African tribes. He also believes in giving Black people power over their oppressors for a better future for Black cultures, but unfortunately does not agree with T'Challa on the best way to do this.
200
Africa has three main natural environments: desert, rainforest, and __________.
savanna
300
What is Olaudah Equiano known for?
writing a book about his life as a slave
300
What is colonialism?
When one country takes over and rules another country
300
What makes art Afrofuturist?
If it includes at least two of these things:
-shows a prosperous Black society
-involves futuristic technology
-shows inspiration from African traditions/culture
-celebrates Black identity and undoes stereotypes
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How does T'Challa respresent Afrofuturism?
T'Challa is an African king, coming from an ancient line that recalls the real ancient Kingdoms of Africa. His literal fight for his throne is a inspired by real African traditions. His special powers from vibranium and the fact that he rules a super technological society, give him that sci-fi twist.
300
What is apartheid?
segregation of black and white people in South Africa in the 1900s
400
What is a diaspora?
"After the slave trade ended, a disapora of African people had spread across the globe."
a population of people forced from their homeland
400
What's the difference between a raw material and a good?
Raw materials are the natural ingredients of something (like trees). Goods are the final man-made product (like paper).
400
What is Afrofuturist about this art? 
-sci-fi feel with the moons behind her and solar patterns on her clothes
-traditional African dress
-she looks strong and beautiful, celebrating Black identity
400
How does Shuri embody Afrofuturism?
Shuri's face paint and attire recall real African cultures. Her smart, strong, and funny personality shows a celebration of Black identity. Her ability to invent just about anything with vibranium brings a futuristic, sci-fi twist.
400
Name an example of anti-blackness in the present day.
skin-bleaching ads, Zwarte Piet, light-skinned actors being cast for dark-skinned characters (whitewashing)
500
Identify a lasting effect after the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.
-drain of able-bodied people from African societies
-the diaspora of African people
-a broken economy vulnerable to colonialism
500
Name one reason Europeans colonized Africa.
-they wanted Africa's raw materials to make things
-they wanted to sell their goods to Africans
-they thought it was their job to make Africans more like them in culture and religion (Christianity)
-they were racist and thought themselves better than the Africans
500
Why might an artist create Afrofuturist art?
-to fight oppression
-to imagine a prosperous future for Black culture
-to celebrate Black identity
-to normalize African traditions
500
How is Black Panther an Afrofuturist movie?
-Black Panther does work to undo stereotypes.
-It reimagines a very different future for Black people
-It takes place in a fictional African nation of Wakanda, that is filled with advanced technology (sci-fi)
-It makes direct references to real cultures and traditions in Africa.
-It celebrates Black identity with strong, powerful Black characters.
500
In what order did these periods occur in African history?
Independent African Nations
Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
European Colonialism
African Kingdoms
1. African Kingdoms
2. Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
3. European Colonialism
4. Independent African Nations