Understanding Griots and Their Role

The video explores the importance of storytelling in preserving history and culture, focusing on the role of griots in West African society. Griots are storytellers who pass down family and cultural histories through stories and music. The video emphasizes the responsibility of preserving these traditions for future generations.

What is the main lesson from the story told by the narrator?

• The power of technology

• The importance of being a good person

• The significance of wealth

• The value of education

How were the stories passed down to the narrator?

• Through the internet

• Through television

• Through storytelling from ancestors

• Through books

What is a griot?

• A type of musician

• A storyteller and historian

• A famous dancer

• A traditional healer

In which century did griots originate?

• 10th century

• 11th century

• 12th century

• 13th century

What instruments do griots sometimes use to tell their stories?

• Flute and trumpet

• Ingoni, kora, and balafon

• Guitar and drums

• Piano and violin

What is the primary responsibility of a griot?

• To lead religious ceremonies

• To teach in schools

• To pass on family stories and history

• To entertain the public

What does the narrator compare themselves to?

• A musician

• A teacher

• A historian

• A griot

Why is it important to know your history, according to the narrator?

• To protect your culture

• To travel the world

• To win arguments

• To become famous

What does the narrator hope for the children?

• That they become musicians

• That they become scientists

• That they become griots

• That they become teachers

What is the final message before bedtime?

• To finish homework

• To listen to more stories

• To get enough sleep for school

• To play games