Lesson 14: The Cultural Legacy of West Africa

The genealogy of a family gives information about the family members'?

Sculptures from the ancient Nok culture were formed from:

Which term best describes a job of the griot?

Terra-cotta is

In which language were most of the earliest books written in West Africa?

The Benin empire became particularly well known for coiled fiber baskets.

How did traditional West African folktales come to the Americas?

Which of these musical styles was influenced by West African music?

What is the best title for this list: balafon, ngoni, and kora

Masks were often worn by dancers in ritual ceremonies.

The proverb "Every time an old man dies, it is as if a library has burned down," shows us

Which of these is considered a folktale?

Some of the most famous griots today are known through their museum/gallery showings.

How do West Africans make kente cloth, the most famous West African textile?

Many West African folktales feature what type of animal who outsmarts other characters?

Before writing was introduced, W. Africans preserved their history through griots.