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1 { West African Culture in Daily Life

2  From 300 to 1500 Powerful empires controlled much of West Africa but these leaders had little to no impact on the daily lives of people.  Most people felt a greater sense of loyalty to their local village and families.  Do you see any similarities between West African society and our own? If so, what are they? Village Life in West Africa

3 Kinships & Clans  Kinships:  Clans:

4 { Women’s roles: Men’s roles: Children’s role: Labor Specialization

5  What are the two factors that prompted trade between North Africa and West Africa to increase?  What effect did expanding trade have on cities? Trade and the Growth of Commerce

6 { How can people communicate without a written language? What role did music play in teaching West Africans their history? Can you think of any other societies that have used the oral tradition to record their history? The Oral Tradition

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