TCAP Review Packet Unit 4: West Africa (4 of 5)
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Which of the following represent the roles of griots in West African societies?Select the three correct answers.
Which of the following represent the roles of griots in West African societies?
Select the three correct answers.
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How did griots contribute to the preservation and transmission of West African heritage?Select the three correct answers.
How did griots contribute to the preservation and transmission of West African heritage?
Select the three correct answers.
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What is the main idea of this passage?Select the best answer.
What is the main idea of this passage?
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_______ are traditional West African storytellers and musicians who preserve and share the history and culture of their communities.
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_______ often accompany their tales with _______ creating memorable experiences that
help their listeners understand their history and culture.
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Why is it important to share stories, history, and ancestry within a culture?
Why is it important to share stories, history, and ancestry within a culture?
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In the first paragraph the text says, “Griots are considered living libraries.” What does this mean?
In the first paragraph the text says, “Griots are considered living libraries.” What does this mean?
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Griots preserve and share the history and culture of West African societies through storytelling and music.
Griots preserve and share the history and culture of West African societies through storytelling and music.
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They also remember and recite family histories and lineages, helping people understand their heritage.
They also remember and recite family histories and lineages, helping people understand their heritage.
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Griots provide guidance and support to their communities, using their knowledge of the past to help solve problems.
Griots provide guidance and support to their communities, using their knowledge of the past to help solve problems.