Part 1- Many Rivers Crossed: Rise
Why did racial tensions explode in Detroit?
Explain the reason behind calling Detroit the "arsenal of racial conflict"
How did actor and singer Paul Robeson's use his celebrity status to participate in the Civil Rights Movement? Why is he often overlooked in the Civil Rights Movement?
What were two of the reactions from parents in New Orleans when Ruby Bridges desegregated a white elementary school?
Before sitting at the lunch counters in Nashville, how did the students train for the non-violence/passive resistance? Why did passive resistance work in Nashville?
Give two reasons why Malcolm X was appealing to Northern African American audiences.
Part 2- Slavery in the Making of America: Seeds of Destruction
According to Harriet Jacobs, why is having beauty a curse for enslaved women?
Besides being enslaved, what was Nat Turner's profession? Why did this concern slave owners?
Explain what the term "brutalized" meant to Harriet Jacobs.
Who was more likely to run away from slavery? Why were women not as likely to run away?
Describe how slavery psychologically affected children?
Give an example of how Northern states benefited from slavery?
Part 3- Rise of the Black Pharaohs
What is significant about the location and the construction of the Deffufa?
Explain how trade helped to fuel the Kush's rise to power?
Give an example how the Kush people were influenced by Egyptian culture.
Give an example of how Piye and Shabaqo were considered strong and merciful leaders.
Why do Jewish historians hail Taharqo, "The Savior of the People"?
After watching the film explain the important role of archeologists in discovering and identifying the African kingdoms of the ancient past.