Sub-Saharan Africa: Major Cities & Culture

This form of African art is commonly worn for ceremonies and depicts animal and ancestral spirits. (We haven't learned this yet, but see how you do!)

• Sculptures

• Masks

• Robes

• Jewelry

African art is often connected to:

• Family

• Work

• Geography

• Religion

This religion is commonly practiced in North Africa, but the appearance of mosques on the cultural landscape demonstrates that some residents of Sub-Saharan Africa also belong.

• Christianity

• Animism

• Islam

• Syncretism

This religion, commonly practiced in Sub-Saharan Africa, was brought to Africa by European colonists.

• Christianity

• Animism

• Islam

• Syncretism

This form of religion, commonly practiced in Sub-Saharan Africa, believes that there are spirits, often found in nature, that are concerned with the welfare of humans. These spirits may be called upon to guide or protect. Africans practicing these religions may dress as the spirits for ceremonies.

• Christianity

• Animism

• Islam

• Syncretism

In Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa, people may blend beliefs from multiple religions together, most commonly Animism and Christianity. This is called:

• Christianity

• Animism

• Islam

• Syncretism

A traditional African storyteller

• Ora

• Griot

• Elder

• Maasai

The practice of passing down history, traditions, and beliefs through storytelling.

• Griot

• Oral tradition

• Fables

• Elders

Which of the following describe African jewelry? (Choose all that are accurate. We haven't learned this yet, but see what you can figure out!)

• Made of available resources (THIS IS ONE OF THE ANSWERS. Pick me!)

• Often colorful

• Used to convey meaning, such as status

• Only purpose is decoration

Which of the following are important representations of African culture? (Select all that apply.)

• Dance

• Drumming

• Masks