WorksheetsAfrican Society and Culture
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Who was responsible for educating children in African society?
Families
Schools
Government
Religious officials
Which of the following statements is true about African Women? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY!!!)
African women mostly acted as wives and mothers
African women had the same and even more rights as men
Some African women served as soldiers in African armies
Queen Dahia-al-Kahina spent 30 years governing lands in Angola and fighting off Portuguese invaders
Queen Nzinga ruled in northern Africa and led an army against Arab invaders
The __________ formed the basis of African society.
the elders
the government
the family
the leader/spiritual guide
What do we call a family made of several generations?
oral tradition
spiritual
extended family
matrilineal
What are stories passed down from generation to generation?
oral tradition
oral myths
spiritual
one of the above
In early Africa, where did most people live?
big cities
suburban areas
in the desert
rural villages
Which ruler ruled modern-day Angola and Congo, fought Portuguese slave traders for over 40 years?
Queen Dahia al-Kahina
Queen Nzinga
Muhammad Ture
Mansa Musa
Which chiefs took captives as laborers and would release them for a fee?
Bantu
Igbo
Mali
Songhai
The earliest known form of African art is
weaving
cave painting
woodcarving
metal working
About 60 million modern-day Africans trace their language to which ancient culture?
Arab
Ashanti
Bantu
Swahili
Who/what did African people believe was being expressed during dance?
Spirits
Emotions
Hopes
Self
How were children education in medieval West Africa?
in boarding school
in universities
by oral histories and proverbs
in small neighborhood classes
Which of the following was a significant role of griots in African society?
A) They were warriors who protected the village
B) They were spiritual leaders who conducted rituals
C) They were storytellers who preserved history and culture
D) They were traders who facilitated commerce
What was the primary purpose of masks in traditional African ceremonies?
A) To scare away evil spirits
B) To represent animals in hunting rituals
C) To symbolize ancestors and spiritual beings
D) To entertain guests during festivals
Which African empire was known for its advanced architecture and learning centers in the city of Timbuktu?
A) Mali Empire
B) Ghana Empire
C) Songhai Empire
D) Great Zimbabwe
