African Proverbs & Oral Tradition Vocab

a brief and memorable statement spoken out loud that teaches a quick lesson or gives the listener a valued piece of advice. 

• proverb

• psalm

• poem

• limerick

the upholding of what is fair and right.

• Justice

• Tolerance

• Cooperation/ Mutual Aid

• Freedom

an attitude of admiration, or the condition of being thought of with honor/ admiration

• Respect

• Responsibility

• Freedom

• Tolerance

The state of taking part in; or becoming involved.

• Participation

• Cooperation/ Mutual Aid

• Tolerance

• Respect

The condition of being willing and ready to give.

• Generosity

• Justice

• Respect

• Unity

Working together to support each other's needs.

• Cooperation/ Mutual Aid

• Unity

• Participation

• Respect

Being expected to take care of particular duties and jobs, or to make the right decisions

• Responsibility

• Generosity

• Justice

• Participation

the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.

• Freedom

• Participation

• Responsibility

• Unity

Willingness to accept people whose race, religion, opinions, or habits are different from one's own.

• Tolerance

• Freedom

• Generosity

• Justice

The state of being joined with others or acting as one.

• Unity

• Respect

• Justice

• Responsibility