Samburu Tribe and Their Traditions

Samburu Tribe and Their Traditions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Arts

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

FREE Resource

The video explores the Samburu tribe, known for their vibrant adornments, likened to butterflies. It highlights the Lumette ceremony, marking the transition from junior to senior warrior, involving cow slaughter and blood drinking as a reminder of their protective role. The community unites in celebration with dancing and singing, where women rhythmically move their beaded necklaces. The warriors perform a jumping dance, showcasing their strength and agility, inspiring younger boys to emulate them.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What nickname is given to the Samburu tribe due to their colorful adornments?

The Sun People

The Rainbow People

The Butterfly People

The Flower People

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the Lumette ceremony in the Samburu tribe?

To celebrate a successful harvest

To honor the tribe's ancestors

To mark the transition from Junior to Senior Warrior

To welcome the rainy season

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How often does the Lumette ceremony take place?

Every seven years

Every three years

Every year

Every five years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What traditional practice is performed by each Warrior during the Lumette ceremony?

Painting their faces

Building a new hut

Slaughtering a cow and drinking its blood

Planting a tree

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the women do during the community celebration of the Lumette ceremony?

They sing and dance, flinging their beaded necklaces

They prepare a feast

They paint the warriors

They weave baskets

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a distinctive feature of the Samburu dance?

Clapping hands rhythmically

Jumping high from a standing position

Spinning in circles

Waving flags

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do young boys in the Samburu tribe aspire to do during the dance?

Dance longer than the women

Run faster than the elders

Jump as high as the warriors

Sing louder than the others

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the jumping in the Samburu dance?

It represents the tribe's connection to the earth

It showcases the warriors' strength and agility

It is a way to scare off evil spirits

It is a form of prayer for rain

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the posture of the men when they jump during the dance?

They are leaning backward

They are in perfect posture

They are bent forward

They are crouched low