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African Society and Culture
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Review game for Africa Culture Quiz
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1
There are how many different language groups in sub-Saharan Africa?
15,000
15
500
1,298
2
Most women in Northern Africa maintain which role?
they work factory jobs
they care for the family
they attend school
they serve in the military
3
Which of the following has not complicated the cultural diversity of sub-Saharan Africa?
disease
location
migration
colonization
4
Why did enslaved Africans rely on music?
to remind them of their homeland
to secretly communicate with their ancestors
to develop jazz
to cause noise and disturb slave owners
5
Chiefs and Kings in modern Africa gain their title by this method?
story telling
inherited
bribery
battle
6
The Nile River makes food more valuable because of which of the following?
is plentiful during the dry season
is difficult to trade
it costs more
the silt is rich in nutrients
7
Africa was orginially divided up by?
tribes
roads
borders
governments
8
Which of the following musical genres (types) was influenced by African music?
rap
jazz and ragtime
all of the above
rock and roll and blues
9
What were the earliest forms of art in Africa?
rock paintings
paintings on clay tablets
wood sculptures
none of the above
10
Which of the following statements is true about African music and dance?
African music only involved individual singing
Music and dance were connected to everyday life
Music and dance had a small role in community activities
It did not express their religious feelings
11
Why are there different European languages spoken in Africa?
migration
colonialism
war
tourists
12
True or False.
Slavery was only practiced in the western world.
False
True
13
What are spirituals?
a religious statue
an act of faith
a gospel song
a special dance
14
Culture can include all but which of the following?
education
food
music
language
15
Which of the following was NOT what African paintings showed?
the animals that were hunted
borders made by Europeans
people carrying out everyday tasks
people dancing
16
How were the Copt people of Egypt unique compared to other parts of Northern Africa?
they speak English but practice Islam
they speak Arabic but practice Islam
they speak English but practice nothing
they speak Arabic but practice Christianity
17
Clans in Africa offer member which of the following?
sense of belonging
security
all of these
protection
18
What formed the basis of African society?
the king
music and dance
family
food
19
Marriage in some Northern African countries is arranged.
True
False
20
Which of the following is true about African society?
most people lived in rural villages
all of the above
villagers were generally farmers
some marriages need to be approved by both families
21
Extended families were families made up of several generations.
True
False
