AFRICA'S BOUNDARIES
Africa continent was studied only in geography classes. If it appeared at all in studies of history or politics, the central issue was colonialism, which again involved maps of the boundaries which European powers had drawn between the territories they carved out for themselves. Once African Studies came into maturity as a study of developments within indigenous societies and cultures, there was an understandable hostility to maps as external impositions. Nonetheless, cartography essential to grasping both the forces within Africa and the constraints both natural and political which continue to place this region at a disadvantage in the global order. The view of all African tribes for the land was totally different from the European and Western Societies. Their land or territories were not divided, sold or exchange for anything. That land was part of their life, their ancestors, their cultures and believes.
Characteristics Among the African Tribal Life
-Great respect and loyalty towards the Group and Ancestors.
-Religion, important ceremonies and rituals are part of every Tribal Group.
-Group is essential and more important than the individual.
-A Stateless Society based on Kinship or other informal structure.
Languages of Africa and Sounds: Over 1,400 languages in Africa and dialects, and some are just as unique as the one on this short video will show you.
-Great respect and loyalty towards the Group and Ancestors.
-Religion, important ceremonies and rituals are part of every Tribal Group.
-Group is essential and more important than the individual.
-A Stateless Society based on Kinship or other informal structure.
Languages of Africa and Sounds: Over 1,400 languages in Africa and dialects, and some are just as unique as the one on this short video will show you.
The Click Language.
Modes of Subsistence of African Tribal Group
Foraging:
Pygmies are primary hunters and gatherers. They rely on food sources from nature.
A short video of how some African Hunters used their hunting skills to track down their prey.
Camel Herders: Are located on the Sahara Desert and on Northern part of Africa.
Herding: Mostly tribes from the East Africa are herders
Agriculture: Large group of farmers in Central Africa
. There are three groups of farmer,Grain Crops, Root Crops and Tree Crops
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ReplyDeleteWhen you mention about how Africa was only studied for geography and colonialism, it makes me more interested to read. A big nation which covers almost 10 % of population in our world can live together without formal structure or administration before colonialism or other intruders came and told them they are wrong. Before then they were able to respect and look after each other only by obeying their ancestor’s rules. It makes it more interesting to learn how they were able to manage and live in peace back then comparing to current situation of Africa. The video you attached about the unique language is also amazing, since Africa have 1400 different languages. On the other hand you talked about the herders. That means they are going to travel where ever is convenient for their cattle’s and still manage to communicate and survive regardless of the language barrier. I also liked how you mentioned and attached a video of the hunters. Though I am against killing animals it is interesting to watch it. In general I think you did a good job summarizing what we learn in class in this blog
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