1. Our Trip to the Motherland! Adrienne Arnold Essence Frieson Avonté Mister Julian Eaton

2. Accra, Ghana Language: Language: Eti sen? How are you? Eti sen? How are you? Eh ya. I’m fine. Eh ya. I’m fine. Ye fro wo sen? What is your name? Ye fro wo sen? What is your name? Maa chi/Maa ha/Maa jo. Good morning/Good afternoon/Good evening. Maa chi/Maa ha/Maa jo. Good morning/Good afternoon/Good evening. Koo se. Sorry. Koo se. Sorry. Me daa si. Thank you. Me daa si. Thank you. Wo bay jay sen? What is the fare? Wo bay jay sen? What is the fare?

3. Etiquette Meeting: Meeting: You hold the right hand in the regular manner, but then you twist and click the other’s middle finger. You hold the right hand in the regular manner, but then you twist and click the other’s middle finger. Gift Giving: Gift Giving: If invited to a Ghanaian’s home, you are not expected to bring a gift. Gifts are given using the right hand only or both hands, never the left hand. If invited to a Ghanaian’s home, you are not expected to bring a gift. Gifts are given using the right hand only or both hands, never the left hand.

4. Dining: Dining: Dress well. Greet elders of the heads of the family first. Do not begin eating until the eldest male does. Dress well. Greet elders of the heads of the family first. Do not begin eating until the eldest male does. Meeting and greeting: (business etiquette) Meeting and greeting: (business etiquette) Handshakes. Eye contact. Titles. Handshakes. Eye contact. Titles.

5. Weather Climate: Climate: Hot days, cool nights Hot days, cool nights Average high: 86 degrees, low: 77 degrees Average high: 86 degrees, low: 77 degrees Average rainfall low Average rainfall low Warmest: 97 degrees, coldest: 70 degrees Warmest: 97 degrees, coldest: 70 degrees

6. Currency $1 U.S. Dollar=18,912.89 GHC $1 U.S. Dollar=18,912.89 GHC $1GHC=0.0000528740 USD $1GHC=0.0000528740 USD $100,000.00 USD=1,891,288,779.54 GHC $100,000.00 USD=1,891,288,779.54 GHC $100,000,000.00 USD= $100,000,000.00 USD= 1,891,286,772,985.38 GHC

7. Social Aspect of Past Cedi value dropped Cedi value dropped Healthcare facilities Healthcare facilities Universities free for all Universities free for all 1966-1972: unemployment 1966-1972: unemployment

8. Important People Sundiata ruled Ghana and Mali: 1240 AD Sundiata ruled Ghana and Mali: 1240 AD He defeated Susu He defeated Susu He was considered the founder of the Malian Empire He was considered the founder of the Malian Empire

9. Commonality and Differences Commonality: Ghanaians accept death penalties Commonality: Ghanaians accept death penalties Differences: They twist their middle fingers when greeting. Differences: They twist their middle fingers when greeting.

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11. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Language: Language: (M)uri rayiti? How are you? (M)uri rayiti? How are you? Mhoro(i). Hi. Mhoro(i). Hi. Mangwanani. Good morning. Mangwanani. Good morning. (M)unonzani? What’s your name? (M)unonzani? What’s your name? Ndinonzi….My name is…. Ndinonzi….My name is…. Tatenda. Thank you. Tatenda. Thank you.

12. Etiquette/Greeting Men greeting men: Firm handshake with the right hand. Hugs and pats on the back are common. Men greeting men: Firm handshake with the right hand. Hugs and pats on the back are common. Women greeting women: A handshake and hugs are common as well. Women greeting women: A handshake and hugs are common as well. Men and women: Women kneel down and clap to the men, the men respond using a traditional clap. Men and women: Women kneel down and clap to the men, the men respond using a traditional clap.

13. Weather Heavy rainfall Heavy rainfall Mild winters Mild winters High: 77-81 degrees, Low: 45-50 degrees High: 77-81 degrees, Low: 45-50 degrees

14. Currency 0.12 cent (US)=1 South African Rand 0.12 cent (US)=1 South African Rand $1 USD=8.68 Rand $1 USD=8.68 Rand $10 USD=86.82 Rand $10 USD=86.82 Rand $100 USD=868.22 Rand $100 USD=868.22 Rand $1,000 USD=8682.21 Rand $1,000 USD=8682.21 Rand $10,000 USD=86822.19 Rand $10,000 USD=86822.19 Rand

15. Social Aspect of the Past Various tribes had lived in Victoria Falls before 1855 Various tribes had lived in Victoria Falls before 1855 Victoria Falls was initially a trading post called Old Drift Victoria Falls was initially a trading post called Old Drift

16. Important People Canaan Banana: Canaan Banana: April 18, 1980-December 31, 1987 April 18, 1980-December 31, 1987 Zimbabwe African National Union Zimbabwe African National Union Robert Mugabe: Robert Mugabe: December 31, 1987-terminated December 31, 1987-terminated Same thing as above Same thing as above

17. Commonality and Differences Commonality: Commonality: They accept death penalties. They accept death penalties. Differences: Differences: A hand shake with the right hand and a step backwards A hand shake with the right hand and a step backwards

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19. Nairobi, Kenya Language: Language: Jambo: Hello/How are you? Jambo: Hello/How are you? Kwa heri: Goodbye Kwa heri: Goodbye Tafadhali: Please Tafadhali: Please Asante: Thank you Asante: Thank you Ndiyo: Yes Ndiyo: Yes Hapana: No Hapana: No

20. Etiquette/ Greeting Men greeting men: A handshake, the hands remain clasped for awhile while speaking. Also, a handshake with a hug. Men greeting men: A handshake, the hands remain clasped for awhile while speaking. Also, a handshake with a hug. Women greeting women: A handshake. Sometimes women kiss on the cheek along with a hug. Women greeting women: A handshake. Sometimes women kiss on the cheek along with a hug. Men and women: A handshake, men allow the women to offer her hand first. Kiss both cheeks when greeting. Men and women: A handshake, men allow the women to offer her hand first. Kiss both cheeks when greeting.

21. Weather Average High: 78 degrees, Low: 58 degrees Average High: 78 degrees, Low: 58 degrees Low precipitation Low precipitation 13 average rain days 13 average rain days

22. Currency $1 USD=84.578 Kenyan Shillings (KES) $1 USD=84.578 Kenyan Shillings (KES) $10 USD=845.78 KES $10 USD=845.78 KES $100 USD=8,457.80 KES $100 USD=8,457.80 KES $1,000 USD=84,578 KES $1,000 USD=84,578 KES $10,000 USD=845.78 KES $10,000 USD=845.78 KES

23. Social Aspect of the Past Whites dominated black Whites dominated black Social status determined largely by wealth Social status determined largely by wealth AIDS became a severe problem in 2005 AIDS became a severe problem in 2005 Malaria was a public health problem. Malaria was a public health problem.

24. Important People Wangari Maathai Wangari Maathai Kenya Environmentalist and Human Activist Kenya Environmentalist and Human Activist April 1, 1940-September 2011 April 1, 1940-September 2011

25. Commonality and Differences Commonality: Kenyans accept death penalties. Commonality: Kenyans accept death penalties. Differences: A man will hold onto his right wrist with his left hand while shaking hands; and sometimes men will spit on either side of the hand while shaking hands with someone they consider themselves beneath Differences: A man will hold onto his right wrist with his left hand while shaking hands; and sometimes men will spit on either side of the hand while shaking hands with someone they consider themselves beneath

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27. Cairo, Egypt Language: Language: Ahlan: Hello Ahlan: Hello Ahlan wa sahlan: Welcome Ahlan wa sahlan: Welcome Sabaah alkhayr: Good morning Sabaah alkhayr: Good morning As-salaam’alaykum: Peace be upon you. As-salaam’alaykum: Peace be upon you. Masaa’alkhayr: Good evening Masaa’alkhayr: Good evening

28. Etiquette/ Greeting Men greeting men: A handshake with the right hand. A kiss on both cheeks. Men greeting men: A handshake with the right hand. A kiss on both cheeks. Women greeting women: A nod of acknowledgement. A kiss on both cheeks. Women greeting women: A nod of acknowledgement. A kiss on both cheeks. Men and women: A slight bow of the head and a greeting of “salaamaleikum” which is replied to with “waaleikum us salam” Men and women: A slight bow of the head and a greeting of “salaamaleikum” which is replied to with “waaleikum us salam”

29. Weather Humidity rises Humidity rises Temperature drops Temperature drops Average high: 69 degrees, low: 51 degrees Average high: 69 degrees, low: 51 degrees Low precipitation Low precipitation Average 3 rain days Average 3 rain days

30. Currency $1 USD=6.1507 Egyptian Pounds (EGP) $1 USD=6.1507 Egyptian Pounds (EGP) $10 USD=61.507 EGP $10 USD=61.507 EGP $100 USD=615.069 EGP $100 USD=615.069 EGP $1,000 USD=6,150.7 EGP $1,000 USD=6,150.7 EGP $10,000 USD=61,506.9 EGP $10,000 USD=61,506.9 EGP

31. Social Aspect of the Past The social system of Ancient Egypt is, of ancient civilizations, that of which the most is known. The ancient history of other countries is, as a rule, a record of wars, famines, conquests, invasions and other outstanding events. Records of how people lived and how society was governed and conducted are often matters of deduction rather than of knowledge. The social system of Ancient Egypt is, of ancient civilizations, that of which the most is known. The ancient history of other countries is, as a rule, a record of wars, famines, conquests, invasions and other outstanding events. Records of how people lived and how society was governed and conducted are often matters of deduction rather than of knowledge.

32. Important People Hatsheput: Hatsheput: First woman to crown herself King First woman to crown herself King Reigned: 1473-58 BC Reigned: 1473-58 BC Married Her Half Brother Married Her Half Brother Deceased in 1458 BCE Deceased in 1458 BCE Ruled for 20 years Ruled for 20 years

33. Commonality and Differences Commonality: Egyptians are very religious and accepts death penalties. Commonality: Egyptians are very religious and accepts death penalties. Differences: Right hand to right hand and then left to left accompanied with a hug and back slapping while shaking hands with the right hand. Differences: Right hand to right hand and then left to left accompanied with a hug and back slapping while shaking hands with the right hand.

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35. Bamako, Mali Language: Language: Salut: Hi Salut: Hi Comment tu t’appelles: What’s your name? Comment tu t’appelles: What’s your name? Je m’appelle: My name is…. Je m’appelle: My name is…. Bonjour: Hello/Good morning Bonjour: Hello/Good morning Merci: Thank you Merci: Thank you Ça va?: How are you? Ça va?: How are you?

36. Etiquette/ Greeting Men greeting men: Shake hands. A hug with friends. Men greeting men: Shake hands. A hug with friends. Women greeting women: A simple handshake or a verbal hello. Women greeting women: A simple handshake or a verbal hello. Men greeting women: A slight bow or nod is the polite thing for men to do. Men greeting women: A slight bow or nod is the polite thing for men to do.

37. Weather Average High: 92 degrees, low: 63 degrees Average High: 92 degrees, low: 63 degrees Low rain days Low rain days No Precipitation No Precipitation

38. Currency $1 USD=498.33 XOF $1 USD=498.33 XOF $10 USD=4,983.3 XOF $10 USD=4,983.3 XOF $100 USD=49,833 XOF $100 USD=49,833 XOF $1,000 USD=498,330 XOF $1,000 USD=498,330 XOF $10,000 USD=4,983,300 XOF $10,000 USD=4,983,300 XOF

39. Social Aspect of Past Mandingos were the people of Mali that came from the East. Mandingos were the people of Mali that came from the East.

40. Important People Mansa (Emperor) Musa (reigned c.1312– 1337), who made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324 Mansa (Emperor) Musa (reigned c.1312– 1337), who made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324

41. Commonality and Differences Commonality: The people of Mali accept death penalties. Commonality: The people of Mali accept death penalties. Differences: Messages get to another person through others. Differences: Messages get to another person through others.

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