Currency of Wealth: Ancient African weaponary and crafts

The video explores the diverse objects used as currency in Africa, focusing on the Kuba people of the Congo. It highlights the Kuba's unique throwing knives and textiles, emphasizing their cultural and aesthetic value. The influence of European trade beads is discussed, along with the use of musical instruments as currency. The video underscores the importance of preserving African artifacts to understand cultural histories.

What was the primary function of the throwing knife among the Kuba people?

• A decorative item

• A form of currency

• A tool for hunting

• A ceremonial object

What did the 'blade of peace' symbolize in the Kuba community?

• The introduction of coinage

• The start of a new dynasty

• The beginning of trade

• The end of warfare

What material is used to create the base of Kuba cloth?

• Cotton

• Silk

• Raffia fiber

• Wool

Where were the colorful trade beads, used in African trade, originally made?

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

• South America

How were musical instruments used in African communities?

• As a tool for communication

• As a religious symbol

• As a form of currency

• As a form of entertainment

Why are ethnographic materials important in understanding African cultures?

• They are easy to preserve

• They are visually appealing

• They are widely available

• They unlock cultural mysteries

What belief did people hold about the objects used as currency?

• They were only functional

• They were indestructible

• They had a soul

• They were purely decorative