Ancient Africa Griots and Storytellers Quiz

What was the main job of a griot in Ancient Africa?

• To entertain the villagers with stories

• To keep track of the village history

• To play music for the village

• To mediate between villages

What type of stories did griots tell?

• Mythical stories of gods and spirits

• Stories of famous heroes from past battles

• Stories with moral messages

• All of the above

What instrument did griots commonly play?

• Kora

• Balafon

• Ngoni

• All of the above

Which instrument is similar to a xylophone?

• Kora

• Balafon

• Ngoni

• Jeli

What is another name for a griot?

• Jeli

• Musician

• Historian

• Storyteller

What role did griots play in the Mali Empire?

• Counselor and spokesman for the emperor

• Mediator between villages

• Entertainer for special occasions

• Keeper of village history

Who can be griots?

• Only men

• Only women

• Both men and women

• Only royal family members

What is the traditional material used to make a kora?

• Wood

• Calabash

• Animal skin

• Hardwood

What is the modern-day role of griots?

• Traveling musicians

• Royal advisors

• Village historians

• Mediators between villages

Which instrument is believed to have evolved into the banjo?

• Kora

• Balafon

• Ngoni

• Jeli