According to this lesson how were family groups held together in West and Central African societies?
In West and Central African society, what often formed the basis for political alliances?
In West and Central African societies, _________ played many roles, including spiritual leaders, political advisors, market traders, educators, and agriculturalists
In the late 15th century, ______________________ became the first iyoba in the Kingdom of Benin.
The early Kingdom of Benin existed in which current-day African nation?
According to this lesson, the first large group of enslaved Africans to arrive in the American colonies, came from what early African kingdom?
Queen Njinga became queen of what early African nation?
The early African Kingdom of Ndongo was located in what present-day nation?
Which of the Queens mentioned in this lesson led armies into battle?
Which of the Queens mentioned in this lesson relied on spiritual power and medicinal knowledge to bring victories to Benin.
Queen Njinga engaged in 30 years of guerilla warfare against the ____________ to maintain sovereignty and control of her kingdom.
How did Queen Njinga amass wealth and political influence?
How did Queen Njinga expand Matamba's military?
What led to Queen Idia becoming an iconic symbol of Black women's leadership?
What was the original purpose for creation of an ivory mask of Queen Idia in the 16th century?