African Creation Myths and Legends

African Creation Myths and Legends

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Religious Studies, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video explores various African creation myths, highlighting their significance and common themes such as the cosmic egg and serpents. It delves into specific myths from different African tribes, describing the roles of deities and mythological figures. The video concludes with a call to action for viewer engagement.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do African creation myths suggest humanity originated?

Africa

China

Egypt

Mesopotamia

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common element in many African creation myths?

A magical river

A golden mountain

A giant tree

A cosmic egg

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the myth from the Zaire tribe, what did the Creator use to make the first man?

Metal

Argila (clay)

Wood

Stone

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the Dogon tribe, what did the Creator Anima use to form the sun, moon, and stars?

Fire

Argila (clay)

Water

Air

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the supreme god Bumba vomit to create the world in the Bucho Longos myth?

Earth

Fire

Air

Water

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the myth from the Kalahari tribe, what extraordinary power does the sorcerer Cadinho possess?

Invisibility

Telepathy

Flight

Metamorphosis

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the creator god Nagai give to each man in the Masai myth?

A sacred tree

A golden staff

A magical stone

A spirit guardian

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