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Our Trip to the Motherland!

Our Trip to the Motherland!. Adrienne Arnold Essence Frieson Avonté Mister Julian Eaton. Accra, Ghana. Language: Eti sen? How are you? Eh ya. I’m fine. Ye fro wo sen? What is your name? Maa chi/Maa ha/Maa jo. Good morning/Good afternoon/Good evening. Koo se. Sorry.

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Our Trip to the Motherland!

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  1. Our Trip to the Motherland! Adrienne Arnold Essence Frieson Avonté Mister Julian Eaton

  2. Accra, Ghana Language: Eti sen? How are you? Eh ya. I’m fine. Ye fro wo sen? What is your name? Maa chi/Maa ha/Maa jo. Good morning/Good afternoon/Good evening. Koo se. Sorry. Me daa si. Thank you. Wo bay jay sen? What is the fare?

  3. Etiquette Meeting: You hold the right hand in the regular manner, but then you twist and click the other’s middle finger. Gift Giving: If invited to a Ghanaian’s home, you are not expected to bring a gift. Gifts are given using the right hand only or both hands, never the left hand.

  4. Dining: Dress well. Greet elders of the heads of the family first. Do not begin eating until the eldest male does. Meeting and greeting: (business etiquette) Handshakes. Eye contact. Titles.

  5. Weather Climate: Hot days, cool nights Average high: 86 degrees, low: 77 degrees Average rainfall low Warmest: 97 degrees, coldest: 70 degrees

  6. Currency $1 U.S. Dollar=18,912.89 GHC $1GHC=0.0000528740 USD $100,000.00 USD=1,891,288,779.54 GHC $100,000,000.00 USD= 1,891,286,772,985.38 GHC

  7. Social Aspect of Past Cedi value dropped Healthcare facilities Universities free for all 1966-1972: unemployment

  8. Important People Sundiata ruled Ghana and Mali: 1240 AD He defeated Susu He was considered the founder of the Malian Empire

  9. Commonality and Differences Commonality: Ghanaians accept death penalties Differences: They twist their middle fingers when greeting.

  10. Artifact

  11. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Language: (M)uri rayiti? How are you? Mhoro(i). Hi. Mangwanani. Good morning. (M)unonzani? What’s your name? Ndinonzi….My name is…. Tatenda. Thank you.

  12. Etiquette/Greeting Men greeting men: Firm handshake with the right hand. Hugs and pats on the back are common. Women greeting women: A handshake and hugs are common as well. Men and women: Women kneel down and clap to the men, the men respond using a traditional clap.

  13. Weather Heavy rainfall Mild winters High: 77-81 degrees, Low: 45-50 degrees

  14. Currency 0.12 cent (US)=1 South African Rand $1 USD=8.68 Rand $10 USD=86.82 Rand $100 USD=868.22 Rand $1,000 USD=8682.21 Rand $10,000 USD=86822.19 Rand

  15. Social Aspect of the Past Various tribes had lived in Victoria Falls before 1855 Victoria Falls was initially a trading post called Old Drift

  16. Important People Canaan Banana: April 18, 1980-December 31, 1987 Zimbabwe African National Union Robert Mugabe: December 31, 1987-terminated Same thing as above

  17. Commonality and Differences Commonality: They accept death penalties. Differences: A hand shake with the right hand and a step backwards

  18. Artifact

  19. Nairobi, Kenya Language: Jambo: Hello/How are you? Kwa heri: Goodbye Tafadhali: Please Asante: Thank you Ndiyo: Yes Hapana: No

  20. Etiquette/ Greeting Men greeting men: A handshake, the hands remain clasped for awhile while speaking. Also, a handshake with a hug. Women greeting women: A handshake. Sometimes women kiss on the cheek along with a hug. Men and women: A handshake, men allow the women to offer her hand first. Kiss both cheeks when greeting.

  21. Weather Average High: 78 degrees, Low: 58 degrees Low precipitation 13 average rain days

  22. Currency $1 USD=84.578 Kenyan Shillings (KES) $10 USD=845.78 KES $100 USD=8,457.80 KES $1,000 USD=84,578 KES $10,000 USD=845.78 KES

  23. Social Aspect of the Past Whites dominated black Social status determined largely by wealth AIDS became a severe problem in 2005 Malaria was a public health problem.

  24. Important People Wangari Maathai Kenya Environmentalist and Human Activist April 1, 1940-September 2011

  25. Commonality and Differences Commonality: Kenyans accept death penalties. Differences: A man will hold onto his right wrist with his left hand while shaking hands; and sometimes men will spit on either side of the hand while shaking hands with someone they consider themselves beneath

  26. Artifact

  27. Cairo, Egypt Language: Ahlan: Hello Ahlan wa sahlan: Welcome Sabaah alkhayr: Good morning As-salaam’alaykum: Peace be upon you. Masaa’alkhayr: Good evening

  28. Etiquette/ Greeting Men greeting men: A handshake with the right hand. A kiss on both cheeks. Women greeting women: A nod of acknowledgement. A kiss on both cheeks. Men and women: A slight bow of the head and a greeting of “salaamaleikum” which is replied to with “waaleikum us salam”

  29. Weather Humidity rises Temperature drops Average high: 69 degrees, low: 51 degrees Low precipitation Average 3 rain days

  30. Currency $1 USD=6.1507 Egyptian Pounds (EGP) $10 USD=61.507 EGP $100 USD=615.069 EGP $1,000 USD=6,150.7 EGP $10,000 USD=61,506.9 EGP

  31. Social Aspect of the Past The social system of Ancient Egypt is, of ancient civilizations, that of which the most is known. The ancient history of other countries is, as a rule, a record of wars, famines, conquests, invasions and other outstanding events. Records of how people lived and how society was governed and conducted are often matters of deduction rather than of knowledge.

  32. Important People Hatsheput: First woman to crown herself King  Reigned: 1473-58 BC Married Her Half Brother Deceased in 1458 BCE Ruled for 20 years 

  33. Commonality and Differences Commonality: Egyptians are very religious and accepts death penalties. Differences: Right hand to right hand and then left to left accompanied with a hug and back slapping while shaking hands with the right hand.

  34. Artifact

  35. Bamako, Mali Language: Salut: Hi Comment tu t’appelles: What’s your name? Je m’appelle: My name is…. Bonjour: Hello/Good morning Merci: Thank you Ça va?: How are you?

  36. Etiquette/ Greeting Men greeting men: Shake hands. A hug with friends. Women greeting women: A simple handshake or a verbal hello. Men greeting women: A slight bow or nod is the polite thing for men to do.

  37. Weather Average High: 92 degrees, low: 63 degrees Low rain days No Precipitation

  38. Currency $1 USD=498.33 XOF $10 USD=4,983.3 XOF $100 USD=49,833 XOF $1,000 USD=498,330 XOF $10,000 USD=4,983,300 XOF

  39. Social Aspect of Past Mandingos were the people of Mali that came from the East.

  40. Important People Mansa (Emperor) Musa (reigned c.1312–1337), who made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324

  41. Commonality and Differences Commonality: The people of Mali accept death penalties. Differences: Messages get to another person through others.

  42. Artifact

  43. Cited Sources www.worldweatheronline.com www.victoriafalls-guide.net www.kenya-information-guide.net www.ghanaweb.com www.asaptickets.com http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/ghana.html http://www.gadling.com/2011/10/08/10-important-phrases-to-known-before-going-to-ghana-africa/

  44. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.ezakwantu.com/Mapungubwe%2520Golden%2520Rhino%252003.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.ezakwantu.com/Tribes%2520-%2520Ba%2520Venda%2520-%2520VhaVenda%2520-%2520Vhavgona%2520-%2520Vhavhenda%2520-%2520Vhenda.htm&usg=__5r7QeIX7172f43rzrWA7Ijb-kXA=&h=380&w=500&sz=31&hl=en&start=5&zoom=1&tbnid=KXc8iqE967BecM:&tbnh=99&tbnw=130&ei=GxHKUOybDaTC2QWDnoG4CA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dartifacts%2Bin%2BZimbabwe%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Dstrict%26sa%3DN%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.ezakwantu.com/Mapungubwe%2520Golden%2520Rhino%252003.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.ezakwantu.com/Tribes%2520-%2520Ba%2520Venda%2520-%2520VhaVenda%2520-%2520Vhavgona%2520-%2520Vhavhenda%2520-%2520Vhenda.htm&usg=__5r7QeIX7172f43rzrWA7Ijb-kXA=&h=380&w=500&sz=31&hl=en&start=5&zoom=1&tbnid=KXc8iqE967BecM:&tbnh=99&tbnw=130&ei=GxHKUOybDaTC2QWDnoG4CA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dartifacts%2Bin%2BZimbabwe%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Dstrict%26sa%3DN%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1

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  46. http://www.shonalanguage.info/lesson1.htm#greet http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Presidents_of_Zimbabwe http://people.csail.mit.edu/hanna/Egypt/index18.html Mali: History — Infoplease.comhttp://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/world/mali-history.html#ixzz2FKPiaUoJ http://www.blackpast.org/?q=gah/mali-empire-ca-1200 http://www.gradesaver.com/sundiata-an-epic-of-old-mali/study-guide/section3/

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