Discussion Post: The African Background
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):
o What surprising new fact/s have you learned about Africa, African peoples, African cultures, and Africa's significance/importance to history?
o What are at least 2 specific examples of African cultural characteristics?
o What was unique about slavery in Africa, before the Atlantic Slave Trade (before Africans started trading slaves with the Europeans)?
o 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.)?
o Reflecting on African culture, history and significance, what are you left wondering about; what questions remain unanswered for you? (Mandatory!)
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.