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Study Guide Answers
1. In the African language, there is no word for "drum." True or False?
True
2. "Call and response" is: a) the African hunting signal b) the structure of African singing and chanting c) the new African telephone system
b) the structure of African singing and chanting
3. Ghana is a country in eastern Africa. True or False?
False
4. A "Conga" is: a) a region of the African continent b) a ritual dance c) the tenor voice of the drum group
c
5. Uganda is a country in eastern Africa. True or False?
True
6. Maakye (Mah-chay) means "___________________________________________________."
Good morning
7. Akwaba (Ah-Kwa-bah) means "________________________________________________."
Welcome
8. Madamfo (Mah-dahm-foh) means "_____________________________________________."
Your friend
9. Jambo (Jahm-bow) means "_____________________________________________________."
Hello
10. Kwa Heri (Kwah Hair-ee) means "_______________________________________________."
Goodbye
11. Asante Sana (Ah-sahn-tea Sah-nah) means "_______________________________________."
Thank you
12. Polyrhythms
many musical instruments
13. Tonal language
when the meaning of a word is based on the pitch of the voice.
14. Gourd
a dried, hollowed-out fruit shell used as a percussion instrument
15. Kente cloth
a traditional Ashanti cloth worn only by royalty in ancient times
16. What part in African culture do music and dance play?
Discussion
17. What role does the drummer play in African culture?
Discussion
18. Compare various aspects of West and East African culture.
Discussion
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