African History Flashcards
1
Q
was the capital of Egypt’s Ptolemaic Empire. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 B.C.E. The city was known
for its massive library, as well as its Pharos lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
A
Alexandria
2
Q
is a separatist region of Ethiopia. Other areas of Ethiopia that have been the site of separatist tension include the
Tigray region in the country’s north.
A
Oromia
3
Q
was a leader of the Zulu kingdom of Southern Africa.
A
Shaka
