AY Honor African Lore Requirements used by North American Division

African Lore

Skill Level

1

Year

2001

Version

03.12.2024

Approval authority

North American Division

1. Be able to name and locate at least ten different African tribes of the present day and name several outstanding features of each.

2. Complete the following:

a. Select for study an African Tribe. (If you belong to an African Tribe, select one other than your own.)

b. Find out detailed information on the tribe selected, in the following areas:
(1) Eating habits
(2) Initiation ceremony
(3) Healing practices
(4) Living and worship conditions
(5) Education
(6) Burials
(7) Money
(8) Dress
(9) Industry

3. Tell an African folk story bringing out its moral.

4. Make a collection of at least 15 objects manufactured by African tribes (other than your own).

5. Do one of the following:

a. Read a book on African missions/missionaries and present an oral or written book report on the subject.

b. Interview someone with firsthand experience who has served on the African Continent and prepare a written feature article on the mission suitable for publishing in a newsletter, magazine, blog, website or other information distributing option.

c. Complete an equivalent activity approved by your instructor.