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A connection among people by blood, marriage, or adoption is called ______.
A connection among people by blood, marriage, or adoption is called ______.
kinship
Kinship groups often made decisions through a council of the eldest ______ members.
Kinship groups often made decisions through a council of the eldest ______ members.
members
Kinship groups with a common ancestor formed larger groups called ______.
Kinship groups with a common ancestor formed larger groups called ______.
clans
In many African villages, the way of life centered on ______.
In many African villages, the way of life centered on ______.
Women in the villages worked in the fields, made pottery, and carried ______ to the village.
Women in the villages worked in the fields, made pottery, and carried ______ to the village.
Flashcards
Kinship
Kinship
A group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
Clan
Clan
A group formed by people with a common ancestor.
Farming in Africa
Farming in Africa
In many African societies, the way of life revolves around farming.
Women's Roles in Africa
Women's Roles in Africa
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Roles of Men in Africa
Roles of Men in Africa
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Study Notes
Family Relationships in Africa
- Kinship, a connection through blood, marriage, or adoption, was vital.
- Kinship groups often governed African societies.
- Decisions within these groups were made by elder councils.
- Members of kinship groups showed loyalty to each other.
- Kinship groups with a shared ancestor formed larger clans.
- Clans generally followed similar rules.
- Some clans forbade marriage between members.
Work and Culture in African Villages
- Farming was the foundation of many African village lifestyles.
- Women in villages prepared food, cared for children, created pottery, worked in fields, and fetched water.
- Men cared for livestock (like cattle or camels), cleared land, and built homes and fences.
- Children collected firewood, helped with livestock, and aided in domestic chores.
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