Exam 3 : Azande Flashcards
True or False?
Historically, the Azande clan is a compilation of over 50 clans.
True
Where do the Azande live?
Central Africa around Sudan Central African Republic And the democratic republic of congo
How would you describe the landscape in which the Azande live?
Rolling hills, many rivers and streams.
What is known as “the sleeping sickness” and how is it contracted?
A parasitic disease within Africa that causes severe swelling of lymph nodes, anemia, endocrine, cardiac, kidney dysfunctions, and Disruption of the sleep cycle.
The disease is contracted by the tsetse[zeet-zeet] fly
What religion is practiced by the Azande?
If considered a religion at all, the azande have a strong belief and practice in witch craft.
In the azande clan, each family serves as its own economic unit.
True
Maintnance is a big factor in the social structure of the Azande.
True
Why don’t the azande herd animals?
because of the sleeping sickness transmitted by the tse tse fly.
How many seasons of the year do the azande recognize, and what are they?
They recognize two seasons:
The wet season
The dry season
Social and political organization
See recording an notes
How is “Witch craft” defined by the Azande?
it is the physical property residing in some individuals.
How is Sorcery defined in the clan?
The art that is witch craft that is learned and practiced.
Oracles
People sought for guidance and fortune telling.
