The Cultural Achievements of West Africa

What example best describes Oral tradition?

• a mothers photo album

• a brother playing with his siblings

• a ancient diary found at the base of ancient ruins

• a father telling a story about his childhood

What method did West Africans use to maintain their historical narratives before the advent of writing?

• They carved symbols into stone tablets.

• They created elaborate murals depicting historical events.

• They relied on oral traditions through Griots who memorized and recited stories.

• They used foreign traders to document their history.

The genealogy of the Harper family gives information about the family member's

• jobs.

• houses

• ancestry.

• Recreation.

This instrument consists of wooden keys that are struck with mallets to produce sound, similar to a xylophone.

• djembe

• mbira

• balafon

• koto

During a cultural festival at school, Charlotte wore a beautiful and symbolic type of West African textile. It is called..

• call-and-response

• terra-cotta

• applique

• kente

What was the primary way traditional West African folktales were introduced to the Americas?

• Through trade routes.

• By enslaved individuals.

• Via exploration expeditions.

• Written by missionaries.

In many West African folktales, the trickster character often

• relies on brute force to win.

• uses cleverness to deceive others.

• narrates tales of ancient times.

• depends on sheer luck to succeed.

What does the proverb below indicate about West African society?“Every time an old man dies, it is as if a library has burned down."

• the value placed on books
• the significance of visual arts
• the importance of oral tradition
• the respect paid to young people

Which language was predominantly used for writing in West African manuscripts during the medieval period?

• Latin

• Arabic

• Mande

• Egyptian

Avery is preparing for a music history exam and needs to identify which of the following music genres DOES NOT use the West African call-and-response style. Can you help Avery choose the correct option?

• jazz

• gospel

• blues

• classical

• Rap