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African tradition quiz 7A

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### African Tradition Quiz 7A

1. **What is the traditional form of storytelling often used in many African cultures?**
A) Novella
B) Folktale
C) Epic
D) Fable

2. **Which African musical instrument is known for its resonant sound and is often made from wood and gourd?**
A) Djembe
B) Kora
C) Mbira
D) Balafon

3. **In many African cultures, what is the significance of the coming-of-age ceremony?**
A) Celebrating a new year
B) Marking the transition to adulthood
C) Honoring ancestors
D) Welcome to a new tribe

4. **What is the main purpose of traditional African drums during cultural ceremonies?**
A) To entertain children
B) To communicate over distances
C) To keep time for dances
D) To ward off evil spirits

5. **Which of the following is a common element in African traditional religions?**
A) Monotheism
B) Animism
C) Atheism
D) Secularism

6. **What role do elders typically hold in African communities?**
A) Administrators
B) Teachers and advisors
C) Servants
D) Celebrants only

7. **Which traditional dance is widely associated with the Zulu people of South Africa?**
A) Isicathamiya
B) Gumboot Dance
C) Ndbele Dance
D) Adumu

8. **What is the importance of beadwork in many African cultures?**
A) Only for decoration
B) Represents social status and identity
C) Used as currency
D) Symbolizes mourning

9. **Which festival in Mali is famous for celebrating the art and culture of the Tuareg people?**
A) Festival in the Desert
B) Fes Festival of World Sacred Music
C) Gnaoua World Music Festival
D) Durban International Festival

10. **Which African country is known for the traditional practice of 'Ubuntu,' emphasizing communal values and humanity?**
A) Nigeria
B) Kenya
C) South Africa
D) Ethiopia

### Answers:
1. B) Folktale
2. B) Kora
3. B) Marking the transition to adulthood
4. B) To communicate over distances
5. B) Animism
6. B) Teachers and advisors
7. A) Isicathamiya
8. B) Represents social status and identity
9. A) Festival in the Desert
10. C) South Africa

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