The country that is now called Zimbabwe, named after the ancient city, was once called

Choose ONE of these two and write an essay on it in the space below. Make sure to indicate which one you are writing on, A or B. The essay is worth 20 points. A. Discuss the function of rock art in Southern African San society.  Explain the strongest theory and back it up with evidence. OR B. Explain the cultural, religious, and political importance of the story of the Kebra Nagast (about the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon) to Ethiopians.  

King Lalibela, who “died” for three days and then awakened, drew parallels between his life and that of

The Kiswahili language is

We saw a cross on the tomb of Ethiopian King

The Zagwe dynasty that followed the Aksumite Kingdom, beginning in 1137, was ruled by King  

Abba Takla Haymanot is an Ethiopian Orthodox Christian saint who was so ________ that he prayed on one leg so long his other one fell off.

The Ottoman Turks capturing Constantinople in 1453 impacted West Africa because the Ottomans

Abba Pantelewon and Abba Aragawi are Ethiopian Orthodox Christian saints with origins in

Essays. Choose ONE of the following and answer it.  Indicate which essay you are answering by its letter!  Make sure you state your argument (main point) clearly in your topic sentence and then support it with evidence!                 (20 points this essay) A. Choose three linguistic, material culture or architectural elements of Swahili society and explain how they represent Waswahili people, culture, and history. B. Explain the correct interpretation about the builders of the ancient city of Great Zimbabwe. Provide and explain three examples of the architecture that demonstrate the Shona origins of the city. C. Describe the society of people who lived in the ancient city of Great Zimbabwe. What types of activities did they do for their livelihood? D. Explain the trajectory of the TransAtlantic slave trade from its inception through and including its end (and the beginning of “legitimate commerce.”) E. What was the Mfecane and how does it explain the political developments in 19th century in Southern Africa.