Understanding African Cultural Concepts

What is the term for tracing descent back to a common ancestor?

• Consensus

• Diviner

• Lineage

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Which term describes a person who communicates with ancestors or gods to explain mysteries?

• Consensus

• Diviner

• Lineage

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What is the meaning of the term "consensus"?

• A common agreement reached after much discussion

• Tracing descent back to a common ancestor

• Person who communicates with ancestors or gods

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An African proverb states that “a person without relatives is as good as dead.” What conclusion can be drawn about traditional African cultures?

• Emphasize the role of government in caring for people

• Reflect the values of an urbanized society

• Are based on systems of loyalties involving the extended family

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What type of farmer produces only enough food to meet their own needs?

• Commercial

• Staple

• Subsistence

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In which type of society do males, especially fathers, have the central roles of leadership and authority?

• Matriarchy

• Hierarchy

• Patriarchy

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Which of the following best describes the role of a diviner in traditional societies?

• A person who leads the community in political matters

• A person who communicates with ancestors or gods to explain mysteries

• A person who traces family lineage

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What is the primary focus of a subsistence farmer?

• To produce surplus for trade

• To meet their own food needs

• To cultivate cash crops

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How does a consensus typically form in a group?

• Through individual decision-making

• After much discussion and agreement

• By following a leader's orders

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What is the significance of lineage in traditional societies?

• It determines the political structure

• It traces descent back to a common ancestor

• It is used to communicate with gods

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