Ch. 11 Review

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lineages

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Lines of extended families and clans who can trace their roots to a common ancestor

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indigenous

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A people, culture, or religion that is native to a particular geographical region

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These lesser gods and divinities were believed to be _______.

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representations of nature

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What is the role of griots in West African culture?

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They were storytellers and poets who recalled historical events and transmitted history and culture from one generation to the next.

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What did griots do in some villages?

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Served as diplomats and ambassadors between villages

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Traditionally, to become a griot, one had to be born into a griot family. Most griots were male, and the skills passed from father to son. Female storytellers were known as _______ and were taught by other women.

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Griottes

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What is the role of oral tradition in West African culture?

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To tell stories and family histories

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Epic poems in West African literature often chronicle the rise of kingdoms and the actions of ______.

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heroic leaders

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What is Kente cloth known for?

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Multicolored patterns of bright colors and geometric designs

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During the early 20th century, West African sculpture influenced a number of European artists, such as Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse. Fill in the blank: West African sculpture was highly regarded because of the skills of the ________.

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Sculptors