Origins of the African Diaspora
Which of the following subjects were studied in Timbuktu?
Astronomy, Mathematics, and Architecture
Only religious studies
Primarily European languages
Naval Engineering and Cartography
What does the guitar in the image of Griot Basimana symbolize?
The abandonment of traditional African instruments
The adoption of European musical styles
The fusion of traditional griot practices with modern elements
The decline of oral tradition in West Africa
Griots are best described as which of the following?
Religious leaders
Military strategists
Historians, storytellers, and musicians
Agricultural experts
West African empires were known for being...
Solely focused on trade with other nations.
Major centers of learning and scholarship.
Isolated and resistant to outside influence.
Primarily military powers with little cultural output.
What role did griots play in relation to rulers in West African society?
They served primarily as soldiers and bodyguards.
They acted as advisors, using their knowledge of history and tradition.
They were mainly responsible for collecting taxes.
They had no direct role in governance or advising rulers.
How does the video of the 'Sunjata Story' demonstrate the importance of non-written sources in understanding African history?
It shows that written records are unreliable sources of historical information.
It highlights the role of oral tradition in preserving ancestral knowledge and shaping collective identity.
It proves that African history is solely based on legends and myths.
It suggests that only visual sources can accurately depict historical events.
Besides Timbuktu, which other cities attracted scholars and fostered the exchange of ideas in the Mali Empire?
Cairo and Alexandria
Djenné and Gao
Mecca and Medina
Athens and Rome

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How did Griots primarily pass down knowledge?
Written texts and manuscripts
Oral traditions
Archaeological findings
Hieroglyphic inscriptions
Female griots were known as...
Griots
Griottes
Historians
Storytellers
According to the note, what is the Epic of Sundiata?
A collection of Islamic law
A cornerstone of West African oral tradition
A set of architectural blueprints for Timbuktu
A series of trade agreements between West African empires