Exit Ticket: 7.25

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Griots were important for all of the following, except...
Recalling the history of your kingdom.
Communicating information about your ancestors.
Leading religious worship.
Teaching children by telling stories.

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Leading religious worship.

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What statement about Griots is true, after the introduction of writing to West Africa?

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Griots continued to maintain and speak the history of their people.

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How did Griots help the children in villages?

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taught messages on behavior through proverbs

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What method did West African people use to convey history?

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Oral tradition

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What role did griots play in West African communities?

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Maintaining oral histories

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What were music and dance used for in West African culture?

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To mark important occasions

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What instruments were used to create music in West Africa?

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Kora, ngoni, tam-tam

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What did griots memorize?

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Names, dates, places, and events

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What did West African art serve a particular purpose for?

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To convey history

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In addition to storytelling, what other roles did griots play in their communities?

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Diplomacy and ambassadorship