AFST Group 7 presentation questions

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What is one main difference between Matrilineal and Patrilineal societies?

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Matrilineal societies trace descent through the mother.

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What enabled women in Traditional African societies to hold leadership roles?

Back

The "dual-sex" political system.

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What is a role that women played in Traditional African religions?

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Women served as priestesses and spiritual leaders, performing rituals and offering guidance to the community.

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What does the Golden Stool represent in Asante culture?

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Unity, Authority

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How did colonialism affect the roles of women in African society?

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Colonialism reduced the economic and political power of women.

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What challenges did women face after African countries gained independence?

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Women were often excluded from political leadership despite their contributions toward independence movements.

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What people held a Matrilineal society?

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Asante

Front

Who was the first known female pharaoh?

Back

Hatshepsut

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What is the meaning of a "Dual-Sex" political system?

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A system in which men and women have separate but complementary political institutions and leadership roles.

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Who led the Asante War in 1900 against the British?

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Queen Yaa Asantewaa