Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Arts and Crafts/Africa Lore

1. Be able to name and locate at least ten different African tribes of the present day and name several outstanding features of each.
The answers for requirement two include information about the location of the tribes described. We suggest that you consult a map of Africa and using the information presented below, locate the areas where ten tribes are today. Requirement two also provides many outstanding features of the tribes described.

2a. Select for study an African Tribe. (If you belong to an African Tribe, select one other than your own.)
There are thousands of tribes in Africa, and we will not pretend to describe them all. Rather, we will present a small handful of the largest tribes here, and even then, not with much detail. If an African tribe not described here interests you, you are encouraged to research it. If you like, you can add your research to this Wikibook.

==2b. Find out detailed information on the tribe selected, in the following areas: (1) Eating habits(2) Initiation ceremony(3) Witch doctors(4) Living and worship conditions(5) Education(6) Burials(7) Money(8) Dress(9) Industry ==

Acholi
More info on the Acholi can be found at http://www.gurtong.org/resourcecenter/people/profile_tribe.asp?TribeID=92

How the Monkeys Saved the Fish
This is a traditional Tanzanian folktale.


 * Story: It was the rainy season, and the river had flooded its banks. The animals were all fleeing for their lives as the river rushed down and carried everything away.  Many animals died in the flood, but not the monkeys.  Because of their great agility, the monkeys were able to climb the trees and escape the flood waters.  As they sat in the trees, they noticed the fish swimming in the current.


 * The monkeys were very concerned about the fish, saying "Unless we do something, these fish are going to drown!" So the monkeys decided to make their way to the edge of the river where the water was not so deep.  "From there, we will be able to save these legless creatures."  The monkey's set about their task, grabbing the fish from the river and heaping them in a great pile.  When they were finished they saw that the fish were all motionless.  "The fish are sleeping now because they are so tired.  They struggled against us because they did not know our good intentions." they said to one another.  "When they awake, they will be so happy that we saved them."


 * Moral: Before you can help someone, you must understand their situation.

4. Make a collection of at least 15 objects manufactured by African tribes (other than your own).
Unless you live in Africa or are able to visit there, this requirement may end up costing a substantial amount of money. It may also take a prolonged amount of time to complete your collection. If you would like to shop for African objects online, we recommend that you apply the following terms to an Internet search engine: If you live in a large city (or near one), you may be able to find a local shop specializing in African imports. You could also check for a museum of African history and check their gift shop. If you know some immigrants from Africa, you may be able to trade with them.
 * Africa+gifts
 * Africa+crafts
 * Africa+imports
 * African+artisans