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1 Sudan

2 South Sudan Dinka Tribe

3 Objectives to understand the conflict between Sudan and South Sudan

4 Objectives to understand the conflict between Sudan and South Sudan
to define a tribe.

5 Objectives to understand the conflict between Sudan and South Sudan
to define a tribe. to investigate the different elements of the Dinka tribe in South Sudan including geography, economy, politics, and sociology

6 Sudan NE Africa

7 Sudan

8 Sudan

9 Sudan

10 Sudan

11 Sudan Sudan South Sudan

12 Population Sudan 34 million 10 million

13 Population 45 million total population

14 Population 45 million total population
3 million belong to the largest tribe in the entire country of Sudan, the Dinka tribe which inhabits South Sudan.

15 Population 45 million total population
3 million belong to the largest tribe in the entire country of Sudan, the Dinka tribe which inhabits South Sudan. 1 million people from the Dinka tribe have died over the past 20 years in the civil war with the north.

16 Tribe A social group organized outside of a state that is often united by ties to a common ancestor, and that share similar customs, languages, and traditions

17 Dinka Tribe: Geography

18 Dinka Tribe: Geography
The land they live on is relatively flat.

19 Dinka Tribe: Geography
The land they live on is relatively flat. Benefit – good for agriculture

20 Dinka Tribe: Geography
The land they live on is relatively flat. Benefit – good for agriculture Challenge – flooding

21 Dinka Tribe: Geography
The land they live on is relatively flat. Benefit – good for agriculture Challenge – flooding Solution?

22 Dinka Tribe: Geography
The land they live on is relatively flat. Benefit – good for agriculture Challenge – flooding Solution? Settlements are built upon elevated areas.

23 Dinka Tribe: Geography
Another Problem: Settlements and roads are in disrepair as a result of the civil war.

24 Dinka Tribe: Geography
Problem: Settlements and roads are in disrepair as a result of the civil war. Result ?

25 Dinka Tribe: Geography
Problem: Settlements and roads are in disrepair as a result of the civil war. Result: Many people live in refugee camps.

26 Dinka Tribe: Economy

27 Dinka Tribe: Economy In order of importance,
the economy of the Dinka is based upon . . .

28 Dinka Tribe: Economy In order of importance,
the economy of the Dinka is based upon . . . 1. Raising Livestock (especially cattle)

29 Dinka Tribe: Economy Cattle is important to the Dinka not only because (a) it help the economy but also (b) it is a sign of power and prestige and (c) also plays a role in their religious beliefs.

30 Dinka Tribe: Economy In order of importance,
the economy of the Dinka is based upon . . . 1. Raising Livestock (especially cattle) 2. Cultivate agriculture

31 Dinka Tribe: Economy In order of importance,
the economy of the Dinka is based upon . . . 1. Raising Livestock (especially cattle) 2. Cultivate agriculture 3. Trade

32 Dinka Tribe: Economy In order of importance,
the economy of the Dinka is based upon . . . 1. Raising Livestock (especially cattle) 2. Cultivate agriculture 3. Trade Wild Food (such as fish, fruits, and nuts)

33 Dinka Tribe: Political Science
Clan Clan Clan Clan Clan Clan

34 Dinka Tribe: Political Science
Clan Headman Clan Headman Clan Headman Clan Clan Clan Clan Headman Clan Headman Clan Headman Clan Clan Clan

35 Dinka Tribe: Political Science
Clan Headman Clan Headman Clan Headman Clan Clan Clan Clan Headman Clan Headman Clan Headman Clan Clan Clan

36 Dinka Tribe: Political Science
Executive Council Clan Headman Clan Headman Clan Headman Clan Clan Clan Clan Headman Clan Headman Clan Headman Clan Clan Clan

37 Dinka Tribe: Political Science
Executive Council Executive Chief Clan Headman Clan Headman Clan Headman Clan Clan Clan Clan Headman Clan Headman Clan Headman Clan Clan Clan

38 Dinka Tribe: Political Science
Executive Council Executive Chief Sub-Chief Sub-Chief Sub- Chief Sub-Chief Clan Headman Clan Headman Clan Headman Clan Clan Clan Clan Headman Clan Headman Clan Headman Clan Clan Clan

39 Dinka Tribe: Political Science
LAND

40 Dinka Tribe: Political Science
LAND The land is communal. The land belongs to everyone. You can settle anywhere you would like.

41 Dinka Tribe: Political Science
LAND The land is communal. The land belongs to everyone. You can settle anywhere you would like. There is NO conflict over the land. Why? Mainly because there is so much land, plenty for everyone.

42 Dinka Tribe: Society Though there are many different tribal groups in the Dinka, they all pride themselves on one collective identity – they call themselves and consider themselves black and African as opposed to Arab and Muslim as their neighbors in the North of Sudan.

43 Dinka Tribe: Society Household roles

44 Dinka Tribe: Society Household roles
Men: Their primary responsibility is feeding and herding the cows so their work is often away from the homestead.

45 Dinka Tribe: Society Household roles
Men: Their primary responsibility is feeding and herding the cows so their work is often away from the homestead. Women: Their work is maintaining the homestead with responsibilities such as food production, child care, preparing and serving the meals, cleaning the home, milking the cows and weeding the fields.

46 Dinka Tribe: Society Household roles
Men: Their primary responsibility is feeding and herding the cows so their work is often away from the homestead. Women: Their work is maintaining the homestead with responsibilities such as food production, child care, preparing and serving the meals, cleaning the home, milking the cows and weeding the fields. Children: They are responsible for assisting their parents in the above listed activities.

47 Dinka Tribe: Society Religion
They worship a number of deities (gods) which are arranged in order of significance on totem poles

48 Dinka Tribe: Society Religion
They worship a number of deities (gods) which are arranged in order of significance on totem poles Each season they make sacrifices for the gods in hopes to receive rain and abundant crops.

49 Dinka Tribe: Society Religion
They worship a number of deities (gods) which are arranged in order of significance on totem poles Each season they make sacrifices for the gods in hopes to receive rain and abundant crops. In recent years, adherence to Christianity has increased so that about 20% of the Dinka are Christian.

50 Dinka Tribe: Society Religion
They worship a number of deities (gods) which are arranged in order of significance on totem poles Each season they make sacrifices for the gods in hopes to receive rain and abundant crops. In recent years, adherence to Christianity has increased so that about 20% of the Dinka are Christian. a. To stand in contrast to the oppressive Islamic extremists in the North. b. Because of the increased church-related assistance over the past decade.

51 Objectives to understand the conflict between Sudan and South Sudan
to define a tribe. to investigate the different elements of the Dinka tribe in South Sudan including geography, economy, politics, and sociology

52 Thoughts…

53 Thoughts… Compare the life and experiences of a child in the Dinka tribe in South Sudan to your life and experiences here in Massachusetts, USA.

54 Thoughts… Compare the life and experiences of a child in the Dinka tribe in South Sudan to your life and experiences here in Massachusetts, USA.

55 Thoughts… Compare the life and experiences of a child in the Dinka tribe in South Sudan to your life and experiences here in Massachusetts, USA.

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