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Who was Sundiata Keita?
The founder of the Mali Empire, whose story is preserved through oral tradition.
Define Griot.
West African historian, storyteller, praise singer, poet, or musician.
What are oral traditions?
The means by which knowledge is passed down through generations through spoken word.
Define Griottes.
Female griots who often focused on family life, relationships, and domestic matters.
What was Timbuktu?
A major center of learning in the Mali Empire, attracting scholars in astronomy, mathematics, architecture, and Islamic law.
How did griots and griottes differ?
Griots focused on politics and warfare; griottes focused on family life and relationships.