Question |
Answer |
What were the struggles of history? |
Nature, Society, Other humans, and their immediate selves. |
What are the problems with African History? |
African history is very complex; Sources of history depends on griots; "westernize" the entire civilization |
What is a griot? |
A group of oral historians who memorize history and pass it on to future generations. |
What happened during the pre-kerma period? |
developed a dynasty similar to Egyptians, primary farmers and traders within Egypt had their own economic growth |
What happened during the Kerma period? |
Strong political system; Colonized by Egyptians so they built temples |
What happened during the Napata period? |
The Father of Piankhi wanted to understand people; The Victor text explained his victory over Egypt; Preferred treaties instead of warfare; Offered a safe passage for people to leave the city before battle so they could survive |
Who was King Shabaka? |
Preserved the work of ancestors "The Memphite Theology"; Creator conceiving heart/mind and bring world into existence |
Who is Amen Ra? |
Divine wife "shares the power" and governance of the country. |
What country had the earliest civilizations? |
Egypt |
What is Imhotep? |
The 1st 3-dimensional man; Father of medicine "god of healing" |
What were the legacies of the Egyptians? |
Resurrection and judgement after death; Humans are seen as the image of God; Equality of men and women; Science and mathematics; Excellence in stone masonry; Treatment of poor as fundamental quality of society. |
What were the 2 most important things about Ethiopia? |
Trade at the seaport located Red Sea and Indian Ocean; Iron technology. |
Who was Ezana? |
Historical record consist of him ruling his people with righteousness and justice; Converted to Christianity and made it a state religion; Defeated Nubia. |
What two key areas did Ghana gain its wealth? |
Salt and gold. |
Who was King Tunka Menin? |
Politically powerful; Army of 200,000 soldiers while other nations only had 40,000; Appointed Muslims to his government and allowed them to practice their religion freely. |
What is the smallest part of the Ghana Empire? |
Mali. |
Who was the Emperor of Mali? |
Sundiata. |
Who was Emperor Mansa? |
Built largest empire which expanded to Algeria; Known for pilgrimage to Mecca; Took over 60,000 people, traveled with gold to give to people on his travels; People followed him back to Mali; Built the University of Sankore at Timbuktu. |
Who began the Songhai Empire? |
In 1468, by Sunni Ali Ber when he recaptured Timbuktu from Mali. |
Who was Muhammad Toure? |
Administrator and a General who served in Sunni's army and was able to build an army out of POW's; Administration based on Islamic law; Surrounded himself with professionals in law to insure uniform justice in the empire. |
Who was Askia Muhammad? |
Built largest empire in history of West and Central Africa; Pilgrimage to Mecca. |
What happened in Askia's pilgrimage to Mecca? |
Appointed as Caliph of the Western Sudan; Political and religious problems; allies with Muslims, but enemies with Christians; Help develop intellectuals at University of Sankore. |
What was used during Europe's conquest of Africa? |
Guns, Ships, and Capitalism |
What were the results of the decline of African Societies? |
Conquer cities and empires; Dictate political development in Africa; Disrupt African trade and force European goods; Refuse to share with Africans what they learned from Africans; Europeans capitalize on the internal and external problems of Africa. |