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Cultures of Africa
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History (Africa) Mind Map on Cultures of Africa, created by veavaeuo on 01/01/2014.
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Cultures of Africa
North Africa
Muslim Beliefs
Quran
5 Pillars of Islam
Islamic law and government
Arabs
Arabic language
Traditional and modern
Cultural diffusion
Trade
Conquering empires
Western influence
Monolithic
West Africa
Diversity
Many languages
People know more than one language
Farms and city life
Urbanization
Kinship
Idea of family
Extended vs nuclear
Oral tradition/influence
Paper does not last long
Keeps history and values alive
Proverbs, songs, fables and riddles
Music and ideas brought to America from enslaved Africans
East Africa
Home
Idea of home being where you are born
People in cities do not consider it home
Land
Before 1800s, land wasn't owned
Plantations brought the idea of owning land
Conflicts over land
Diverse
Indian Ocean
Contact with Arabs, Asians, and Indians
Diversity
Swahili culture
Adapt easily
Preserve their heritage
Religion
Islam and Christianity
Traditional relgions
Swahili and other languages
Southhern/Central Africa
South Africa
Apartheid (ended)
Whites still control biggest businesses
Nelson Mandela
Democracy
European Influence
Urbanization
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