West African Legacies Museum review

Where did folktales in the 1500's originate from before being brought to America?

• East Africa

• South America

• West Africa

• Europe

What was the purpose of folktales in West Africa?

• To entertain with no particular purpose

• To pass on history and teach young people morals and values

• To document scientific discoveries

• To create maps and navigation guides

What is Brer Rabbit an example of?

• A historical figure

• A folktale

• A scientific theory

• A geographical location

What is the main characteristic of Brer Rabbit in the folktale?

• He is a hero who saves the day

• He is a trickster who outsmarts his enemies

• He is a wise sage who gives advice

• He is a villain who causes trouble

Which modern-day entertainment was influenced by folktales according to the text?

• Reality TV shows

• Cartoons like Looney Tunes or Tom and Jerry

• News broadcasts

• Soap operas

Where did proverbs originally come from according to the text?

• East Africa

• South Africa

• West Africa

• North Africa

How did proverbs from West Africa most likely come to America?

• Through trade routes

• With the slave trade

• Via explorers

• Through immigration

What is the purpose of proverbs in America today as mentioned in the text?

• To entertain people with stories

• To provide wisdom from other places

• To teach history lessons

• To serve as legal advice

What is "call and response" in the context of the text?

• A method of communication used in emergencies

• A type of song style where a group repeats after a leader

• A traditional dance performed during social events

• A storytelling technique used by novelists

For what purposes did slaves use call and response songs according to the text?

• To ease the burden of hard work and express their emotions

• To send secret messages to each other

• To entertain the slave owners

• To learn new languages