African myths, fables, and epic review quiz
Authored by Victoria Beck
English
9th - 12th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is NOT a significant ecological biome in Africa?
Desert
Mountains
Jungle / tropical
Flatlands / plains
All of these are significant ecological areas in Africa
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The societal division known as "tribe" indicates...
A single large family that moves from place to place
The rule from one generation to the next inherited from the parent who is ruler to child who is heir to the throne
a society of families who have similar language, culture and traditions; may include smaller groups within it
a piece of land ruled by a monarch
a form of ruler-ship where mothers and daughters guide society and men serve as protectors and laborers
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The term "kingdom" indicates
A single large family that rules from one specific place
The rule from one generation to the next inherited from the parent who is ruler to child who is heir to the throne
a society of families who have similar language, culture and traditions; may include smaller groups within it
a piece of land ruled by a monarch
a form of ruler-ship where husbands and fathers guide politics while commoners serve as the labor and protection force
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is NOT true of Griots?
Because of the importance of their job, they were only men and had to swear to pacifism, celibacy, and to adopt their apprentice as a son
Their power was indirect because they were often advisers to rulers and looked after the people, but did not actually make decisions in government or ruling
They were poets, musicians, actors, translators and interpreters - if a job involved communication, they probably did it at some point.
They would go into battle - as warriors or as observers - in order to gather the stories firsthand to re-tell them
They were religious leaders who preserved the beliefs of the people, led communities in worship, and taught moral values of how to be good people.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a myth?
a brief story, often featuring nonhuman characters speaking and making human decisions, which is supposed to lead to a moral truth.
a traditional story about gods, ancestors, or heroes, told to explain the natural world and customs or beliefs of a society.
a long narrative poem in heightened language which recounts the deeds of a heroic character who embodies the values of a particular society and involvement of gods
a children's story about magical or impossible beings or situations which is told for entertainment
a story where each element is supposed to symbolize a part of the audience's lives outside the story in order to give moral instruction through entertainment
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is a fable?
a brief story, often featuring nonhuman characters speaking and making human decisions, which is supposed to lead to a moral truth.
a traditional story about gods, ancestors, or heroes, told to explain the natural world and customs or beliefs of a society.
a long narrative poem in heightened language which recounts the deeds of a heroic character who embodies the values of a particular society and involvement of gods
a children's story about magical or impossible beings or situations which is told for entertainment
a story where each element is supposed to symbolize a part of the audience's lives outside the story in order to give moral instruction through entertainment
Tags
CCSS.RL.1.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.K.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is an epic?
a brief story, often featuring nonhuman characters speaking and making human decisions, which is supposed to lead to a moral truth.
a traditional story about gods, ancestors, or heroes, told to explain the natural world and customs or beliefs of a society.
a long narrative poem in heightened language which recounts the deeds of a heroic character who embodies the values of a particular society and involvement of gods
a children's story about magical or impossible beings or situations which is told for entertainment
a story where each element is supposed to symbolize a part of the audience's lives outside the story in order to give moral instruction through entertainment
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
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