African Culture

Were borders in Africa easier or harder to define before colonization?

• Harder
• Easier

Definition: Routes to move people and goods easily between places

• Transportation Corridor

• Water Routes

• Trade

• Caravan

Before colonization borders were determined through agreement or _______.

• Conflict.

• Trade.

• Leaders.

• Agriculture.

Countries from which continent colonized Africa?

• Asia
• North America
• South America
• Europe

True or False: Europeans made sure that no rival ethnic groups shared territory.

• True

• False

True or False: Today, ethnic groups are still divided and forced to share territory with their rivals.

• True

• False

Which form of government is often installed to impose order in African countries?

• Oligarchy
• Direct democracy
• Monarchy
• Military dictatorship

What is a griot?

• A higher power to many African religions.

• An instrument used in Africa.

• A traditional storyteller who uses music

• A professional dancer

What are oral traditions?

• Stories passed down through drawings.

• Stories passed down through writing in books or documents.

• Stories passed down through ancient artifacts to tell a story.

• Stories passed down by word of mouth and story telling.

What is mbalax?

• Mbalax is a music genre from Africa.

• Mbalax is a famous landmark in Africa.

• Mbalax is a traditional dish in Africa.

• Mbalax is a type of dance in Africa