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Geography . 3/17 to 3/20. Monday 3/17. Read the “Growing Up In Kenya” article on page 434 of your textbook. Describe at least 2 differences between your culture and the culture of the Masai . . Monday 3/17 – Culture – East.

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  1. Geography 3/17 to 3/20

  2. Monday 3/17 • Read the “Growing Up In Kenya” article on page 434 of your textbook. • Describe at least 2 differences between your culture and the culture of the Masai.

  3. Monday 3/17 – Culture – East • Kiyuku: largest ethnic group in Eastern Africa. Population of about 6.6 million. (are a bantu tribe) • Known for Mau Mau rebellions against British colonialism. • Taboo to say the number 10 and believed to be taboo to tell someonethe number of children you have.

  4. Monday 3/17 – Culture – East • Masai: ethnic group who live in grassland and rift valleys of Tanzania. • Sew traditional clothing and also make clothing out of calve and buffalo skin. • Grease clothes with cow fat to protect from sun and rain. • Also known for intricate beadwork and jewelry

  5. Monday 3/17 – Culture – East

  6. Monday 3/17 – Culture – East • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY-EXKzaLqc

  7. Tuesday 3/18 Do Now • Compare and Contrast some of the cultural traits between the Masai and Kiyuku tribe in East Africa.

  8. Tuesday 3/18 – Culture – North • Souks: markets, storytellers, musicians Well known Souks in Morocco.

  9. Tuesday 3/18 – Culture – North • Music: Rai- originated from poor youth in Algeria. Has a fast pace and incorporates western pop. • Used to express resentment towards French colonialism. • Previously criticized by Islamic Fundamentalists and more recently used to rebel against Islamic fundamentalists, especially by women. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcPwuCyZ_AM

  10. Wednesday 3/19 Do Now • What are some of the similarities and differences you can see between cultural traits in northern Africa and the Middle East?

  11. Wednesday 3/19 – Culture – west • Ashanti: native tribe in Ghana. • Known for use of asasia and kente clothe. Make intricate designs on clothing. • Only royalty is allowed to wear Kente clothe. • Also known for masks and stools.Stools represent connection between the spirits and the living. • Also known for the design work with coffins.

  12. Wednesday 3/19 – Culture – west • Benin Art – “Bronzes” • King Sunny Ade – Nigeria – musician- Jazz, blues, reggae • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV66yzpNfCI • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTGSoeBavIo

  13. Thursday 3/20 – Do Now • What are some of the things Ghana is known for? Why are these items important in their culture?

  14. Thursday 3/20 – Culture – Central • Artwork: • Previously reflected colonialism • Now want to disconnect from western influences – represent political instability, social justice and crime. • Fang Sculpture: inspired famous Picasso’s artwork.

  15. Thursday 3/20 – Culture – South • Dance: • Chewa: Bantu Tribe – Malawi - GuleWaMkulu – dress in costumes • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VYBErFOng8 • Tambuka:Vimbuza (Malawi) – performed by healers. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIEvyXSxeFA

  16. Hira Gasy Festival • Musical Tradition in Madagascar • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pTiXXktRtU

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