West African Culture Legacy Quiz

What was the legacy of West African culture believed to be influenced by?

• Modern political unrest

• The dark history of the slave trade

• The establishment of new economies in the 1950s

• The spread of European languages

What did the culture of enslaved Africans from West Africa provide for their communities?

• A way to escape the atrocities of slavery

• A common identity through shared cultural practices

• Political influence in their new locations

• Economic stability through trade

What role did griots play in West African culture?

• They were responsible for trading goods at the market.

• They acted as political leaders within the community.

• They passed down history and folktales as poets, musicians, or storytellers.

• They were in charge of teaching the community about modern technology.

How did the culture of Africans continue to impact countries and regions after the colonial slave trade ended?

• It led to widespread economic reforms.

• It influenced the political systems in place.

• It continued to impact countries and regions that had engaged in it.

• It caused a decline in traditional cultural practices.

Up until the 1950s, what was the common belief about the traditional culture of enslaved people from West Africa?

• It was thought to have vanished.

• It was believed to have become more influential.

• It was considered to have merged with European cultures.

• It was assumed to have remained unchanged.

What elements does West African music tradition incorporate?

• Solo performances and silence

• Call and response, group dancing, and customary instruments

• Electronic music and digital instruments

• Ballet dancing and opera singing

What are the three main types of techniques used in West African textile traditions?

• Stamping, appliqué, and kente cloth

• Weaving, dyeing, and embroidery

• Crocheting, knitting, and felting

• Painting, drawing, and printing

What is the significance of masks and sculptures in West African societies?

• They are used as everyday clothing

• They are used in ceremonies and rituals to connect the gods to living people

• They are used for interior decoration

• They are used as currency

What does the term 'legacy' mean in the context of West African cultures?

• A specified beginning

• The wealth and resources of a country or region

• A religious or solemn ceremony

• A thing handed down by a predecessor

What does the term 'dehumanized' mean according to the glossary?

• Have a specified beginning

• The wealth and resources of a country or region

• Deprive of positive human qualities

• An extremely wicked or cruel act