Griots

Front

What was the main job of the griot?

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Storytelling

Front

Besides musician and storyteller, what other job did the griot have in the village?

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Historian

Front

How was the history of the village kept by the griot?

Back

Through stories that were passed down

Front

What is the term for maintaining culture and knowledge from generation to generation by word of mouth?

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Oral Tradition

Front

What is the best example of oral tradition?

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Telling a story around a fire.

Front

Griots were important for all of the following, except...
Recalling the history of your kingdom.
Communicating information about your ancestors.
Leading religious worship.
Teaching children by telling stories.

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Leading religious worship.

Front

T/F: Griots were crucial to West Africans because they maintained history through telling stories.

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True

Front

Sometimes, griots enhanced their stories by including...

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music