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Why was preserving records and history an important traditional role for jalis?

A
Written records were not widely available.
B
Record-keeping was outlawed by some cultures.
C
Jali materials were traded for valuable resources.
D
Each jali’s story was compared to a written record.
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How is The Epic of Sundiata important to modern Mali?

A
It is told in exactly the same way across locations.
B
It encourages millions to read a once-banned text.
C
It represents a continuation of traditional culture.
D
It provides an example of the role of written stories.
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How are snakes viewed in the Hopi tradition?

A
as representations of cycles
B
as protectors of land
C
as symbols of hunters
D
as guardians of springs
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What has changed about the jalis of West Africa?

A
Jalis now come from different backgrounds.
B
Jalis now perform music.
C
Jalis now share traditional stories.
D
Jalis now act as historians.
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Which was an important traditional role of the jali?

A
a creator of original tales
B
a leader in government
C
a preserver of genealogy
D
a predictor of future events
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How are Indigenous dancers in North America influenced by geography?

A
They incorporate the animals and plants of the region.
B
They allow participants of different ages and genders to perform.
C
They prohibit outsiders from viewing their ceremonies.
D
They focus on the importance of altering the land.
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Drag and drop each Indigenous dance to match it to the correct geographic connection.

Answer:

Stomp Dance|Snake Dance|Blanket Toss

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What is a traditional role of a jali?

A
builder
B
musician
C
warrior
D
ruler

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