Ch13Section04-Africa-HistoricalAndArtisticTraditions

How did griots pass on West African history to future generations?

• Through music and dance performances
• Through paintings and sculptures
• Through oral histories and storytelling
• Through written books and manuscripts

What was the role of griots in early West African societies?

• Griots were traders who exchanged goods with other regions
• Griots were warriors who protected the kingdoms
• Griots were farmers who grew crops for the community
• Griots were storytellers who preserved history through oral traditions

What was the purpose of most statues created by West African artists?

• To sell to foreign collectors for profit
• To decorate the homes of wealthy individuals
• To display in museums for public viewing
• To use in religious rituals and ask for blessings from ancestors

What are some examples of West African epics?

• Romeo and Juliet
• The Dausi and The Sundiata
• The Odyssey and The Iliad
• Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings

What materials were commonly used in West African sculpture?

• Plastic and glass
• Aluminum and copper
• Gold and silver
• Wood, brass, clay, ivory, and stone

How did West African art influence European artists in the 1900s?

• It had no impact on European artists
• It inspired artists like Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso
• It led to the decline of European art movements
• It caused a cultural divide between Africa and Europe

What is the significance of proverbs in West African culture?

• Proverbs were used to spread false information
• Proverbs were used to teach lessons and wisdom
• Proverbs were used to confuse the listeners
• Proverbs were used for entertainment purposes only

What type of fabric is kente, a famous cloth from West Africa?

• Silk fabric
• Polyester fabric
• Spandex fabric
• Hand-woven, brightly colored fabric

What role did music and dance play in West African societies?

• They were used for military training purposes
• They were only performed during religious ceremonies
• They helped people honor their history and mark special occasions
• They were forbidden by the rulers