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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 ______.
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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.
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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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Description
Explore the intricate kinship structures and cultural practices within African villages. This quiz covers the importance of family relationships, roles of men and women, and community governance in traditional African society. Test your understanding of how these elements contribute to the daily lives of villagers.
