TCI Lesson 18: The Cultural Legacy of West Africa

What is the primary role of a griot in West African culture?

• Entertainer

• Record keeper

• Warrior

• Farmer

The story of _______ is the most cherished in griot history.

• Mansa Musa

• Sundjata Keita

• Askia the Great

• Ibn Battuta

What is a 'trickster tale'?

• A story about a clever animal or human who outsmarts others

• A story about a hero's journey

• A story about a historical event

• A story about a magical kingdom.

Fill in the blank: West African proverbs often use images from _______ to express ideas or give advice.

• everyday life

• historical events

• scientific discoveries

• fictional stories

Which of the following statements is true about the written tradition in West Africa?

• It began after Islam spread to the region

• It was always written in English

• It was not influenced by any religion

• It is not a source of historical information.

West African music serves many functions in society. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

• Communicating ideas

• Celebrating historic events

• Honoring ancestors

• Teaching mathematics

What is a common style of music in West Africa where a leader sings a short phrase and a group responds?

• Solo

• Call-and-Response

• Duet

• Orchestra

Fill in the blank: The kora is a traditional West African instrument with ___ strings.

• 10

• 15

• 21

• 30

Which of the following is a characteristic of West African drumming?

• Drummers perform solo

• Drums are made of metal

• Drummers play in ensembles

• Drumming is not part of ceremonies.

West African dance is performed to ______.

• celebrate success at work

• perform solo acts

• avoid ceremonies

• disconnect from ancestors.