Omu River people

Happy Wednesday!Sit where you can see the board.Get something to write with.You will be turning in everything you do today to me at the end of the class, so you will not need your binder.

Traditional African CultureWhat is Culture?Way of lifeFive elementsLanguage, religion, social classes, economics, government.Omo River people

Suri

Mekan People

Afar People

Himba People

Watch videoshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c246fZ-7z1whttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm1tN3SmDWshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZUhmHXkXr0&index=2&list=PLwa14-Jdb6GJbgk8wWLbtGI_Knoye09lJ

What are characteristics of Tribal CulturesBased on the videos and the photos, write a quick paragraph about what traditional African cultures are like.

Remember, the 5 elements of cultureLanguageWhat is language like in these traditional cultures?Traditonal African CulturesExtended Families instead of nuclear families.The tribe is more important than the nation.

Africa: :: America : Ethnic GroupReligionsAnimismBelief in one remote supreme being.A world of spirits in all things.Ancestor venerationBelief in magic, charms, and fetishesDiviner (Shaman): mediator between the tribe and god.Other religions in AfricaChristianity

Islam

Traditional EconomiesMost traditional cultures in Africa practice traditional economies.All economic activities are based on traditions.EX: Men hunt and the women cook

San People , Kalahari Desert also known as bushmenTraditional EconomiesMany are subsistence farmers as well.

What is subsistence agriculture?Farming just enough to feed your family or village this included animals as well.

GovernmentHow would you describe governments for these people?Whatever the government of their country, is the government they must abide by.

Most tribes have their own traditional governmentsMale is the leader, and makes all the rules.

DRIVING QUESTION: How can you create a tribe based geographical and cultural characteristics of traditional African Tribes?You will be assigned a group to work with for the next week and a half for this project. You will be given the project stipulations as a handout.

Today:Pick a tribe from a list to research and begin working on the #2 tribal cultural elements form.Form will be a daily grade.