Gullah Culture

What is Gullah?

• A type of music

• An African tribe

• An authentic African culture in America

• A type of food

Where did the Gullah people come from?

• North Carolina

• Florida

• West Africa

• South Carolina

Why were the Gullah people brought to America?

• To build plantations

• To practice their African way of life

• To develop rice fields

• To work on the coast

What is the basis for American music such as jazz, blues, spirituals, and gospel?

• West African chants

• European folk songs

• Native American melodies

• Asian traditional music

What is the Gullah language?

• An English-based Creole language

• A dialect of Spanish

• A form of French

• An indigenous language

What is the significance of art in Gullah culture?

• It defines the culture

• It is not important

• It is a recent addition

• It has no influence

What is the art form brought from Sierra Leone that has survived for hundreds of years in Gullah culture?

• Pottery

• Wood carving

• Sweetgrass basket weaving

• Painting

What is a strong tradition in Gullah culture?

• Music

• Dance

• Food

• Sports

What type of food is common in Gullah culture?

• Italian cuisine

• Mexican cuisine

• Farm fresh and seafood

• Fast food

What is an important aspect of Gullah culture?

• Spirituality

• Technology

• Individualism

• Isolation