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What does the term Afrikē, derived from Greek, suggest about the climate of Africa?
What does the term Afrikē, derived from Greek, suggest about the climate of Africa?
Which two geographical features separate Africa from Asia?
Which two geographical features separate Africa from Asia?
Which language group is not listed as one of the five major languages in Africa?
Which language group is not listed as one of the five major languages in Africa?
What was the dominant religion in northern Africa by the 17th century?
What was the dominant religion in northern Africa by the 17th century?
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What is the significance of 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe?
What is the significance of 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe?
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Which early literary work is acknowledged as the first English-language African play?
Which early literary work is acknowledged as the first English-language African play?
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Who authored the first East African drama, 'Black Hermit'?
Who authored the first East African drama, 'Black Hermit'?
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What is the historical context of the 'Epic of Sundiata'?
What is the historical context of the 'Epic of Sundiata'?
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Which of the following statements accurately reflects the geographical position of Africa?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the geographical position of Africa?
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What does the term 'Afroasiastic languages' refer to?
What does the term 'Afroasiastic languages' refer to?
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Which early literary masterpiece is recognized as originating from the Old Ghana Empire?
Which early literary masterpiece is recognized as originating from the Old Ghana Empire?
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In which century did Islam become the dominant religion in northern Africa?
In which century did Islam become the dominant religion in northern Africa?
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What significant cultural change does 'Things Fall Apart' illustrate in terms of colonization?
What significant cultural change does 'Things Fall Apart' illustrate in terms of colonization?
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Which of the following works is attributed to Ngugi wa Thiong'o?
Which of the following works is attributed to Ngugi wa Thiong'o?
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Which of the following correctly describes the size of Africa compared to other continents?
Which of the following correctly describes the size of Africa compared to other continents?
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What was the significance of Herbert Isaac Ernest Dhilmo's work in African literature?
What was the significance of Herbert Isaac Ernest Dhilmo's work in African literature?
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Study Notes
African Literature
- Africa is the second largest continent, after Asia.
- It encompasses 46 countries and territories.
- It covers more than one-fifth of the Earth's surface.
- The Suez Canal, the Gulf of Suez, and the Red Sea separate Africa from Asia.
- The Straits of Gibraltar and the Mediterranean Sea separate Africa from Europe.
Etymology
- Africa Terra – Land of the Afri
- Afri (plural)
- Afer (singular)
- Potential origins for Afer:
- Phoenician Afar – meaning dust
- Afridi – tribe of Northern Africa
- Greek Aphrike – meaning without cold or
- Latin Aprica – meaning sunny
- Eventually became the name Africa
Five Major Languages
- Afroasiatic
- Click
- Niger-Congo
- Sudanic
- Austronesian
Islam
- Islam is the dominant religion in Northern Africa.
- It replaced Christianity in the 17th century.
Pre-Colonial Literature
- Epic of Sundiata – Composed in medieval Mali
- Epic of Dinga – From the Old Ghana empire
Colonial Literature
- Herbert Isaac Ernest Dhlowo – Published first English-language African play.
- The Girl Who Liked to Save – First English-language African play.
- Ngugi wa Thiong'o – Wrote the first East African drama
- Black Hermit – First East African drama
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
- The novel tells the story of Okonkwo, a respected man in a Nigerian village.
- It depicts how his life changes when British colonizers and Christian missionaries arrive.
- The novel showcases the rich culture of the Igbo people.
- It explores themes of change, tradition, and the effects of colonization on individuals and the community.
- The book received significant worldwide critical acclaim.
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Explore the diverse landscape of African literature, from its rich historical origins and linguistic diversity to the significant religious influences. This quiz covers various aspects including pre-colonial and colonial literature, as well as key terms related to Africa and its cultures.
