The Cultural Legacy of West Africa

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Learning and cultural ideas passed down orally, from one generation to the next.

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oral tradition

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A talented poet-musician of the Mande people, who tell stories, sing songs, and recite poems to share history.

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griot

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An account of the line of ancestry within a family.

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genealogy

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How did the griots perform?

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Perform music, dance, and drama

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What did griots do for their people?

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kept records and history

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Griots recited ___________.

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successions of kings

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How did rulers rely on griots?

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as a trusted advisor

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What was the most cherished information in griot history? Options: The story of Muhammad, The story of Sundjata Keita, The story of Moses, The story of Abraham

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The story of Sundjata Keita

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Who was Sundjata Keita?

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the king who founded the Mali empire

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A story that is passed down orally and becomes part of a culture's tradition.

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