Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

African American History Exam 1 > African Heritage > Flashcards

African Heritage Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
AP® U.S. History flashcards World History 101 flashcards European History 101 flashcards AP® European History flashcards AP® World History flashcards World History 102 flashcards U.S. History 101 flashcards U.S. History 102 flashcards
1
Q

FAMILY

A

Matrilineal: descending through female line
Patrilineal: descending through male line

Clan: direct and indirect descendants

Polygamy: multiple spouses
Polygyny: multiple wives
Polyandry: multiple husbands

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Economics

A

Agriculture: the hoe, yam

Skilled artisans: tailors, blacksmiths, weavers, sculptors

Trade: long distance, local trade (dominated by women)
-cowrie shells introduced in the 1500s by European traders, very impt means of exchange

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

POLITICAL ORGANIZATION

A

Centralized government

Village Leadership (decentralized)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

African American History Exam 1 (6 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions