Ch. 11-Indigenous West African Spiritual Traditions

Which is the definition of a matrilineal kinship system?

• a kinship system in which ancestors are traced through the mother's side of the family

• a kinship system in which ancestors are traced through the father’s side of the family

West African village society had different elements. Choose the description for the societal element: Families

• elected leaders who help oversee a village

• people who help settle disputes and provide solutions

• includes parents and children

• includes grandparents, aunts, and uncles

West African village society had different elements. Choose the description for the societal element: Extended Families

• elected leaders who help oversee a village

• people who help settle disputes and provide solutions

• includes parents and children

• includes grandparents, aunts, and uncles

West African village society had different elements. Choose the description for the societal element: Village Chiefs

• elected leaders who help oversee a village

• people who help settle disputes and provide solutions

• includes parents and children

• includes grandparents, aunts, and uncles

West African village society had different elements. Choose the description for the societal element: Council of Elders

• elected leaders who help oversee a village

• people who help settle disputes and provide solutions

• includes parents and children

• includes grandparents, aunts, and uncles

Indigenous beliefs in West Africa hold that there __________ .

• is one all-powerful creator god

• are many creator gods

In indigenous West African spiritual traditions, spirits of __________ influence people’s lives.

• the gods

• ancestors

In indigenous West African spiritual traditions, lesser gods and divinities represent __________ .

• forces of nature

• the unseen world

Which sentences correctly describe a shaman? (Choose 2)

• A shaman was the bishop of an ancient African church.

• A shaman did not believe in spirits.

• Indigenous people believed a shaman could communicate with the spirit world.

• A shaman was a priest-like elder in an indigenous religion.

Which practice best completes the graphic organizer?

• ancestor worship

• animism spirituality

• story telling

• funeral ceremony