Ch. 11 Review

What is the definition of 'lineages'?

• A) A group of village chiefs

• B) Lines of extended families and clans who can trace their roots to a common ancestor

• C) A council of elders

• D) A nuclear family unit.

What is the meaning of the term 'indigenous'?

• A person who travels frequently

• A people, culture, or religion that is native to a particular geographical region

• A type of government

• A modern technology.

Beneath the one creator god was a host of other lesser gods and divinities who represented various forces, such as mountains, rivers, trees, and rocks. Fill in the blank: These lesser gods and divinities were believed to be _______.

• invisible

• powerful

• representations of nature

• unrelated to nature

What is the role of griots in West African culture?

• They were farmers.

• They were warriors.

• They were storytellers and poets who recalled historical events and transmitted history and culture from one generation to the next.

• They were traders.

What did griots do in some villages?

• Served as farmers

• Served as diplomats and ambassadors between villages

• Served as musicians

• Served as traders

Traditionally, to become a griot, one had to be born into a griot family. Most griots were male, and the skills passed from father to son. Female storytellers were known as _______ and were taught by other women.

• Griottes

• Griots

• Storytellers

• Singers

What is the role of oral tradition in West African culture?

• To write down stories

• To tell stories and family histories

• To create music

• To build houses

Epic poems in West African literature often chronicle the rise of kingdoms and the actions of ______.

• farmers

• traders

• heroic leaders

• musicians

What is Kente cloth known for?

• Its plain design

• Multicolored patterns of bright colors and geometric designs

• Being made of silk

• Its use in Western art.

During the early 20th century, West African sculpture influenced a number of European artists, such as Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse. Fill in the blank: West African sculpture was highly regarded because of the skills of the ________.

• Painters

• Sculptors

• Musicians

• Dancers