Tribal Identity and Conflict
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What is the main difference between tribal identity and national identity?

  • Tribal identity is exclusive, while national identity is open to all.
  • Tribal identity promotes general welfare, while national identity promotes individual gain.
  • Tribal identity incorporates culture, while national identity is devoid of cultural aspects.
  • Tribal identity is chosen by the individual, while national identity is thrust upon a member by others. (correct)

How does tribal identity influence individual actions according to the text?

  • It encourages individuals to prioritize their personal interests.
  • It motivates individuals to perform actions that benefit the tribe as a whole. (correct)
  • It alienates individuals from their cultural background.
  • It discourages individuals from supporting the tribe's agenda.

Why can national identity in Africa conflict with tribal identity according to the text?

  • National identity excludes certain ethnic groups present within a nation.
  • National identity is more influenced by Western colonialism than tribal identity. (correct)
  • National identity does not incorporate cultural characteristics like tribal identity.
  • National identity is chosen by individuals, unlike tribal identity.

Which geographic region shows a subtropical climate according to the text?

<p>Southern Africa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are ethnic identity and tribal identity related based on the text?

<p>Tribal identity encompasses ethnic identity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes the Sahara region ethnically according to the text?

<p>Taureg and Sahrawi tribes are predominant in the Sahara region. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has Western colonialism affected national identity in Africa?

<p>It has sometimes created conflict with tribal identities. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did interactions with colonial powers and the creation of modern states affect ethnicity and tribal identity in Africa?

<p>Some ethnic identities were completely fabricated by imperialist nations to divide indigenous inhabitants. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect did tribal identity have on national ties according to the text?

<p>It could bring members of the same tribe together for ethnic nationalism or create divisions in modern states. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of tribal identity in the Sahara and Southern Africa regions?

<p>It can affect how ethnic tribes interact with each other and sometimes influence national boundaries. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished the Saharawi and the Tuareg tribes in the Sahara region?

<p>The Saharawi tribes gradually formed a national identity while the Tuareg remained nomadic. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of modern Africa, how were some ethnic groups created according to the text?

<p>By colonial powers fabricating ethnic identities to divide indigenous inhabitants. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did tribal identity interact with national patriotism in some African countries?

<p>Some citizens were not bound by national patriotism due to the actions of imperial nations on tribal boundaries. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of tribal identity on modern states in Africa?

<p>It sometimes created schisms within modern states but also brought tribes together for ethnic nationalism. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is true about tribal identity's role in national ties according to the text?

<p>It could either unite members of the same tribe or cause divisions in modern states. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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