Chapter 5 Lesson 1 : West African Culture and Daily Life

These groups are families related by blood or marriage who have a common ancestor.

• Kinship

• Clan

Villagers whose only job is to make tools and weapons are part of this.

• Iron Makers

• Labor Specialization

Storytellers who often are in charge of providing entertainment and often tell stories using music

• Griots

• Clan

This is a connection among people by blood, marriage or adoption.

• Clan

• Kinship

These people were important in the transmission of African history, traditions and culture.

• Kings

• Griots

For a centuries, early West Africans did not have a ________ language, so they passed on their history and stories through oral traditions.

• written

• common

What was the relationship between kings and trade in West Africa?

• Kings kept trade running smoothly

• Kings traded all goods on behalf of the community

West Africa developed an international trade with ________.

• North Africa

• South Africa

What types of goods did West Africans provide in their trade?

• Gold, slaves, ivory and cattle hides

• Salt, cloth, metal wares

What types of goods did West Africans receive during trade?

• Salt, cloth and metal wares

• Gold, slaves, ivory and cattle hides