Practice African Storytelling Traditions (general Overview) (5.1.1.4) - Global Theatre and Reflection
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African Storytelling Traditions (General Overview)

Practice - African Storytelling Traditions (General Overview)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is an oral tradition?

💡 Hint: Think about how stories are shared in families.

Question 2 Easy

Who is a griot?

💡 Hint: Think about the role of a historian.

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Question 1

What does oral tradition primarily refer to?

Written stories passed down generations
Stories shared through spoken word
Visual art traditions

💡 Hint: Consider how stories are typically told in culture.

Question 2

T/F: Griots are primarily known for writing down stories.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about their role as spoken narrators.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the impact of technology on oral traditions in contemporary African societies. Provide examples.

💡 Hint: Consider how traditional practices adapt to new media.

Challenge 2 Hard

Compare the roles of griots with modern-day storytellers in various cultures. What similarities and differences can you find?

💡 Hint: Think about how roles change with media evolution.

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