Quiz Sub-Sahara Africa Culture

Native African religions use ____________ in ceremonies.

• masks

• holy water

• bibles

The verbal telling of stories from one generation to the next.

• oral traditions

• media

• ballet

English and French have become common languages spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa because of--

• an established system of christian schools in the region

• a tradition of learning multiple languages in the region

• the migration of many missionaries to the region

• a history of European colonization in the region

According to the data, which country likely has the most developed economy?

• Kenya

• Nigeria

• Rwanda

• Uganda

What was the main job of the griot?

• Protecting the village

• Storytelling

• Fishing for food

• Working with iron

What is African jewelry made of?

• diamonds, shells, and beads

• crystals, gold, and silver

• shells, beads, gold, and silver

How many people live in Africa?

• 700

• 100,000

• more than a billion

• 6

African music is mainly an oral tradition which means

• It is kept in a library

• It is not written down

• It is performed while someone is brushing their teeth.

What is the best known medium of African sculpture?

• glass

• metal

• wood

• plastic

Besides decoration, jewelry had what other cultural significance could it signify?

• Cultural standing, wealth, and power

• Power, wealth, and number of wives

• Cultural Standing, power, and job status

• Wealth, power, and how many cows you have