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Culture of Africa. Religion. Shaman. Three Major Religions of Africa: Traditional African Religion Animism (50%) Christianity (20%) Islam (25%). Christian Church in a rural village. Shaman. Religious Breakdown in Africa. Family Structure. Traditional Family Structures - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Culture of Africa
Three Major Religions of Africa: Traditional African Religion Animism
(50%) Christianity (20%) Islam (25%)
Religion
Shaman
Shaman
Christian Church in a rural village
Religious Breakdown in Africa
Traditional Family Structures
Nuclear Family
Extended Family
Family Structure
Mother + FatherChild
Child
Child
Child
Mother + FatherChild
ChildUncle
Grandparent
Child Grandparent
Aunt+
+
Child
Child
Forms: Ethnic & State govt. sets rules & people
follow; leaders are elected by majority or seize power; govt. controls or aides in economy, land, and resources
Tribe govt. in hands of chiefs, land belongs to all; sense of loyalty to group; play certain roles; respect for ancestors; religion is focal point of life
Hunter-Gatherer men hunt & women gather; move w/seasons or resources; low populations; no property rights; egalitarian; temporary social ties
Social Organization
“Hunter-Gatherer Groups Across the Globe”
Languages
Traditional African music (most popular)– Drums are used for sending messages to the people in
town, for ceremonies such as weddings or naming ceremonies, and even for healing sick people.
– Other popular instruments: slit gongs, rattles, double bells, bows, harps
Music African music helps to connect people together and strengthen the fabric of the community Each region of Africa has its own distinct style based off of religion, tribe, and history
Genres of popular music: blues, jazz and rumba derive from Traditional African music
Story-Telling Africans over the centuries have created stories as a
way of making sense of the world
Why tell Stories?• Sharing the human experience - to express or
communicate emotion, feelings, ideas, & info • Passing on tradition and culture –
(storytelling, folktales, myths and legends)• Recreational drama for entertainment
Art“In Africa all art is socially functional and the object is not as important as the soul force
behind the creation of the object”Africa has a rich tradition of arts & craftsExamples Include:• Woodcarvings • Brass• Leather art works• Sculpture• Paintings• Pottery• Jewelry (important personal accessory) • Masks
ClothingMen: Western style clothing Pants and knee-length shirt w/collar or sweater Traditional: two part apron/loin cloth covering front and rear
Women: Western style clothing Long dress made from shiny threads or cloth, shawl Traditional: topless with skirt made of cloth or animal hide
FoodFood and drink vary based on • local area/region• colonial food traditions• religion
The African cuisine:• fruits and vegetables• milk and dairy products• meat products The African village diet: • milk• curds• whey
Sports Soccer is most popular sport in Africa Rugby and Cricket are played throughout Africa Many African nations participate in the Olympic Games