Early Societies in West Africa - Griot

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Who told the stories of oral traditions?

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Griots

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How far back does the Griot legacy go?

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15th Century

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What was the role of the Griots?

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memorized stories, sayings, and the history of their city or town

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How long can Griots speak for?

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hours or days at a time

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What kingdom did the Griots originate from?

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Mali

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Griots were musicians

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True

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griots could tell ________ of families going back for generations

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ancestry

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The griot kept records of all births, deaths, and marriages and cultural traditions

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true

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Kora

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The kora is a stringed instrument similar to a harp

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Griots no longer exist today

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False