Aleah B.Aja G.Brittany G.Jessica M.

THE EXPLORATION OF AFRICA

Abuja, Nigeria• Nigeria has very

humid weather. It is usually about 90 degrees and rainy.

• The currency used in Abuja is Nigeria Naira

• In Abuja the native language is Yoruba.

• Abuja has some similarities and differences when it comes to their etiquette. They shake hands and smile to greet someone just as Americans.

The Nigerian dollar is called the Nigerian Naira:• 1USD = 157.51NGN• 1NGN = 0.01 USD • 1 USD = 100cent• 1 NGN = 100 kobo

• Hand shaking with a smile.

• Rude to rush the greeting process.

• Women may exchange a kiss on a cheek.

• Nigerian men wait for a women to extend her hand.

• Greetings are important and lengthy.• Must take time to

asking a person about their personal information.

• Muslims will not shake hands with the opposite sex.

Word Younger Older Good morningKuaro EkuaroGood afternoon Kuosan

EkuosanPlease Jo EjoGoodbye dabo daboThank you Ose EseYes Beni BeniNo Oti Oti

From Chicago to Abuja

$2,293

x 4

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$9,172

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Social Aspects• Constitution consists of religious freedom• Extended families are still the norm and are

in fact the backbone of the social system. Grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles, sisters, brother and in-laws.

• Family relation ships are guided by hierarchy and seniority, age and position earn respect.

• The oldest the most wise and respect given

Common/ Differences

Diff: 50 percent of Nigerians are Muslim, 40 percent are ChristianSim: They have a president, they listen to folk music .

Artefakte en mense

(Artifacts and People)

Made out of clay with a bronze layer. Most sculptures are made in the abstract image of kings and queens.

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Benedict Chuka Enwonu (1921-1994)

Nairobi, Kenya•Kenya has very humid weather. It is usually about 70 degrees with little to no rain.

•The currency used in Kenya is called Kenya Shilling.

•Kenya has some similarities and differences when it comes to their etiquette. They shake hands and smile to greet someone just as Americans.

•They speak swahili

The Kenyan dollar is called the Kenya Shilling:• 1USD = 86 KES• 1KES = 0.01 USD • 1 USD = 100cent• 1 NGN = 100 cent

Hello- JamboHow are you – HabarMay I take your picture- Nikypige PicheMay I come in – HodiHow much How many – NgapiSlow down – pole poleGoodbye - kwaheri________________________________Etiquette:Shake handsKiss on Cheek (Women)Must grab a persons right hand with your left to shake handsMuslim men and women don’t shake hands with anyonePrior to saying Jambo a person must shake handsA person must only ask a personal question after saying Jambo

From Abuja to Kenya

• Differences: They speak Swahili, they have arranged marriages

• Similarities: The speak English, the have a large hip hop scene , the most popular religion is Christian. •From Abuja , Nigeria to

Nairobi, Kenya it cost $3,351.27 (Egypt Air).

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Social Aspects• Keyans are group oriented, mutual

assistance and effort, bring people together.

• Put a big emphasis on their deceased ancestors, giving respect and acknowledgement that their ancestors spirts lives on

“Life imitates art and art imitates life” – Debbi Allen

Maasai was a tribe that believe in the rain god, and cattle was considered their captial and they also believed in stealing from other tribes.

Sammy Wanjiru (1986-2011)

Congo• Congo has very humid weather. It is usually about 84 degrees and very little rain.

•The Congo dollar is called Central African FRAC (XAF)

•Kenya has some similarities and differences when it comes to their etiquette. They shake hands and smile to greet someone just as Americans.

•They speak Shona

The Congo dollar is called the Central African FRAC (XAF)• 1USD = 504.78

XAF• 1XAF = 0 USD • 1 USD = 100cent• 1 XAF = 100

centime

• Where id the bathroom – (Ou’sont les toilettes)

• How much is this (Combien cela coute)

• Can you help me (Peux – tumaider).

• Goodbye (Au Revoir)• Nice to meet you (Cest un

daisir de vous rencontrer• My name is (Je m’appelle)

Etiquette• Common to wear clean and

pressed handmade garments.• Older people are shown

respect with physical gesture.• One is not to disagree with

older people.• Illegal to take photos w/o

permit.

From Kenya to Congo

From Kenya to Congo it cost $1,588.oo (Egypt Air).

Common/ DifferencesDifferences: they have arranged marriages , equal pay for equal work is mandated. Similarities: they have a traditional government , most popular government is Christian,

Social Aspects• Women endure and

preserve the traditions and cultures they have despite the negative impact on women.

• Boys are more favored than girls

• Women receive unequal treatment.

People and Art

“It endured the travail of slavery and never passed out of fashion. ”

Joseph Kasavubu (1910-1969) – first president of Congo

Zimbabwe•The language that Zimbabwe speaks is called Shona.

•The Zimbabwe dollar is called Great Britain Pound (They use British money)

•Zimbabwe is very humid (77-80 degrees) and has very little rain

The Zimbabwe dollar is called the Great Britain Pound• 1USD = .62GDP• 1GDP = 1.62USD • 1 USD = 100cent• 1 GDP = 100 pence

• How Much is this (Chioita Marii)

• Hello (Mhoro)• Thank You

(Waita Zvako)• Goodbye (Sara

Zvakanaka)

Etiqutte • Common greeting w/

right-hand• No one is called by

their first name.• Personal Space is

common• Avoiding eye contact

is respectful

Congo to Zimbabwe

Commonality/ Similarity• Diff: They live off the earth( eating foods

that grow from the ground and naturally), they have British ways because they were once a British colony. They have 10 o’clock tea and 4 o’clock tea.

• Sim: they have a president, they have a well know and well organized army, main religion is Christian, Traditional and modern medicines are used

It cost $2,108.00 to get to Zimbabwe from Congo

Social Aspects• Generations ago families arrange

marriages for their children and they do the same today

• According to the constitution women are given equal rights

People and Art

Shona rock. This rock is signifant because the scultures believed that there were spirits in the rock and the rock possessed the sculpture to do what ever was necessary to create the form in which the rock wanted to take.

Christopher Chetsanga (1935- ). He discovered two DNA repair enzymes

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Aleah- Currency & Artifacts

Aja- Weather & Commonality and Diff erence

Jessica- Etiquette and Relate social AspectsBrittany- Five Statements and Meeting People

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