AFST 201 Study Guide - African-American History, Musa I Of Mali, Patrilineality
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The exam will consist of true or false and multiple choice questions. You should be familiar with the following concepts, ideas or phrases, among others. Australopithecines- a genus of extinct hominids; they share traits with modern apes and humans, and were found throughout africa about 3. 5 million years ago. Homo sapiens- humans; they have a large brain, can use abstract reasoning, and use tools. Eve hypothesis- supports the out-of-africa hypothesis; suggests that all of mankind came from the same genetic woman. Greece, and then went on to progenate western europe. Mansa musa- reigned in mali from 1312-1337. pilgrimaged to mecca across africa. Askia muhammad toure- ruled songhai from 1492- 1528. a devout muslim. Introduced to africa by arab traders, it was prevalent in cosmopolitan areas. It was the religion of merchants and bureaucrats, and helped foster learning and mosque building. Mbanzas- a musical instrument griots- a poet or traveling musician. They were entertaining and used to teach lessons.
