Discussion – The African Background

Hello,

Listed below are the questions that must be answered and attached are the readings.

In essay format, answer the following questions  (a full paragraph, with resource support/details):

-What surprising new fact/s have you learned about Africa, African peoples, African cultures, and Africa’s significance/importance to history?

-What are at least 2 specific examples of African cultural characteristics?

-What was unique about slavery in Africa, before the Atlantic Slave Trade (before Africans started trading slaves with the Europeans)?

-Based on Giddings’  Africanisms essay, or your own observations, what is at least once connection between African American culture (music, religion, etc.) and African culture (religion, art, society, etc.)?  

-Reflecting on African culture, history and significance, what are you left wondering about; what questions remain unanswered for you? (Mandatory!)

Thanks