Why was the oral tradition important in Africa?
A.) It was a ritual believed to bring rainfall.
B.) It was used to communicate with the king.
C.) It helped pass traditions to younger generations
D.) It helped ensure the success of the gold-salt trade.
E.) It helped develop communication between tribes.
Pretty confused none of this information is in my textbook.
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The oral tradition is the act of passing on knowledge by word of mouth. It's important because in a preliterate society, it teaches young people the traditions of their families and tribes.
Thank you so much I figured it had to be that one the other ones didn't make sense!
You are very welcome.
C. I think
i still don't understand
Why was the oral tradition important in Africa?
A.
It was a ritual believed to bring rainfall.
B.
It was used to communicate with the king.
C.
It helped pass traditions to younger generations.
D.
It helped ensure the success of the gold-salt trade.
E.
It helped develop communication between tribes.
A.
It was a ritual believed to bring rainfall.
B.
It was used to communicate with the king.
C.
It helped pass traditions to younger generations.
D.
It helped ensure the success of the gold-salt trade.
E.
It helped develop communication between tribes.