africa

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Africa

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is a vast and diverse continent, the second largest in terms of both land area and
population

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Africa

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Africa is the world’s ____ continent in area next to Asia.

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2nd largest

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y, Africa is called the ____ not because of the complexion of the original
inhabitants but because most people know very little about it.

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Dark Continent

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g released from jail for twenty-seven years, became the first
democratically elected president of South Africa.

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Nelson Mandela

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Winner of the Noble Peace Prize in 1984 and the Gaudhi Peace Prize in 2005,a religious leader

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Bishop Desmond Tutu

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was a famous African Zulu King and warrior.

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Shaka

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was the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations for ten years and
won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001.

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Kofi Annan

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was a famous environmentalist from Kenya and founder of the Green
Belt Movement She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.

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Wangari Maathai

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South Africa’s oldest surviving colonial building was built by
the Dutch East India Company

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Castle of Good Hope

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is a symbol of hope for all South Africans

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Robben Island Prison

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South Africa’s oldest wine estate, has consistently
produced top quality wines over the centuries which visitors can taste at the estate.

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The Groot Constantia Winelands

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showcases South Africa’s Islamic heritage in the cheerful BoKaap neighborhood

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The Bo-KAAP Museum

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has been declared a heritage site and features lovingly
restored and maintained Cape Dutch buildings straight out of the 18th century.

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Tulbagh’s Entire Church Street

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was the first European settlement in South Africa established
by the Dutch in 1652

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The Dutch Cape Colony

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refers to oral and written literary pieces produced on the African continent

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African literature

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Storytellers often tell stories using the ___technique

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call and response

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is often sung or recited in a sing-song voice

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Poetry

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home of literary masters

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African literature

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Weavers make narrow strips of
cloth from silk

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Ken-te strips

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Women’s traditional clothes in Ethiopia are made from cloth

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shemma

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The front piece is called___made of springbook

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umuthsa

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rear piece called the made of single piece of springbook

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ibheshu

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Traditional dancers often wear___from wood or animal skins

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mask

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main root vegetables

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cassava and yams

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the groom pays the father of the bride in order to compensate for the loss of the man's daughter.

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Lobola

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africa is known to __% of global population

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12%

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longest river in the world

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Nile

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Historical landmarks like the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt and natural wonders like the Victoria Falls, known locally as

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'The Smoke That Thunders'

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Rooted deeply in the African culture is the tradition of storytelling.

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Orality

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scars of colonialism are still palpable across Africa

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Colonialism

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The struggle between traditional African values and modern Western influences is palpable in African literature

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Cultural Identity

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writers have not shied away from their roles as social commentators

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Political Engagement

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The linguistic diversity of Africa is immense

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Language

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African literature seamlessly blends the two, creating textured narratives.

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Oral and Written Traditions:

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Beyond the macro issues, African literature is deeply attuned to the day-to-day struggles and societal issues

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Community and Social Issues

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A prominent figure in the Négritude literary movement, Diop's works are known for their anti-colonial sentiment

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David mandessi Diop

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A Nobel laureate from South Africa, Gordimer's writings and activism focused on apartheid (racial segregation under the all-white government of South Africa) and other political issues.

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Nadine Gordimer

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Among the earliest female journalists and

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Mabel Dove Danquah

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Hailing from Sudan, Salih is considered one of the most significant Arab and Nubian authors of the 20th century.

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Tayeb Salih

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Renowned for his historical and political themes, Sembène was both a writer and a film director from Senegal

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Ousmane Sembène

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A multifaceted personality, Kanie was a diplomat, politician, and writer from Ivory Coast, contributing significantly to African literature.

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Anoma Kanie

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was a French West African poet known for his contribution to the Négritude literary movement. He is known to be one of the most talented of the younger French West African poets of the 1950s

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David Mandessi Diop

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author of africa

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David Mandessi Diop

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wrote about characters from all racial and ethnic backgrounds, considering their humanity first and their politics second.

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Nadine Gordimer

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Gordimer’s works deal with the themes of racism, morality, and injustice, and her characters must often make difficult decisions within a segregated society

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Nadine Gordimer

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Author of once upon a time

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nadine gordimer

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author of anticipation

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mabel dove danquah

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author of a handful dates

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tayeb salih

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genius of the modern arab

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tayeb salih

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author of tribal scar or the voltaique

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ousmane sembene

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father of african cinema

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ousmane sembene

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author of all that you have given me

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anoma kanie