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Cause and effect of Nile River's importance?
Cause: Fertile soil and transportation. Effect: Vital for agriculture and trade in Egypt and Nubia.
Cause and effect of Aksum's location on the Red Sea?
Cause: Strategic location on Red Sea. Effect: Connected major trade routes, fueling Aksum's rise to power.
Cause and effect of ancient African societies research?
Cause: Research on ancient African societies. Effect: Bolstered the case for African self-rule and independence from European colonialism.
Define Nubia/Kush.
Ancient kingdom south of Egypt, a major source of gold and luxury goods, and ruled Egypt for a time.
Define Aksum.
Ancient kingdom in Eastern Africa (present-day Eritrea and Ethiopia), known for trade and early adoption of Christianity.
Define Nok society.
Early ironworking society in West Africa (present-day Nigeria), famous for terracotta sculptures.
What is Ge'ez script?
Ancient script developed by the Aksumite Empire, still used in Ethiopia today as a liturgical language.
Define 'Black Pharaohs'.
Refers to Nubian rulers who conquered and ruled Egypt around 750 BCE.
What is a trade network?
A system of interconnected routes and relationships that facilitate the exchange of goods and services.
Define 'cultural agency'.
The capacity of a people to act independently and make their own choices about their cultural development.
Define 'colonial narratives'.
Stories and justifications used by colonizers to legitimize their domination of other lands and peoples.
Define 'self-determination'.
The right of a people to freely determine their own political status and form of government without external influence.
Define 'neo-colonialism'.
The use of economic, political, or other indirect means to control or influence a country, especially former colonies, in lieu of direct military or political control.
Who was King Ezana and what was his impact?
King of Aksum who converted the kingdom to Christianity, marking a significant cultural and religious shift.