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African Background

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What were the struggles of history?   Nature, Society, Other humans, and their immediate selves.  
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What are the problems with African History?   African history is very complex; Sources of history depends on griots; "westernize" the entire civilization  
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What is a griot?   A group of oral historians who memorize history and pass it on to future generations.  
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What happened during the pre-kerma period?   developed a dynasty similar to Egyptians, primary farmers and traders within Egypt had their own economic growth  
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What happened during the Kerma period?   Strong political system; Colonized by Egyptians so they built temples  
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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  
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Who was King Shabaka?   Preserved the work of ancestors "The Memphite Theology"; Creator conceiving heart/mind and bring world into existence  
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Who is Amen Ra?   Divine wife "shares the power" and governance of the country.  
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What country had the earliest civilizations?   Egypt  
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What is Imhotep?   The 1st 3-dimensional man; Father of medicine "god of healing"  
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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.  
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What were the 2 most important things about Ethiopia?   Trade at the seaport located Red Sea and Indian Ocean; Iron technology.  
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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.  
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What two key areas did Ghana gain its wealth?   Salt and gold.  
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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.  
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What is the smallest part of the Ghana Empire?   Mali.  
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Who was the Emperor of Mali?   Sundiata.  
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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.  
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Who began the Songhai Empire?   In 1468, by Sunni Ali Ber when he recaptured Timbuktu from Mali.  
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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.  
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Who was Askia Muhammad?   Built largest empire in history of West and Central Africa; Pilgrimage to Mecca.  
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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.  
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What was used during Europe's conquest of Africa?   Guns, Ships, and Capitalism  
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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.  
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