CMLT3020 Final Project - Ryan Beetham

Language

100

This is the most spoken language in Tanzania?

"Swahili", also known as "Kiswahili"

200

_____ is the most powerful and major way of communication?

Language

300

What are "Language Ideologies"?

Belief systems related to and informing linguistic behavior as well as the framework that shapes decisions about language acquisition and use.

400

Identify one way in which Dr. John Pombe Magufuli promoted the use of African languages?

1) He used local languages to communicate during his national campaigns.

2) He sang with local artists in their local language.

3) He made the effort to translate all English-written laws into Swahili

500

Name one common phrase/word used in American society that is derived from Swahili?

Safari, Mama, Jenga, Jumbo, Mamba, Marimba, Boma

African Education

100

____ education does not recognize the inherent system already in place for mand Africans to acquire knowledge. It uses a western approach.

"Formal"

200

What is an issue associated with using western education methods in non-western countries?

It disregards what is valued in the specific country it is being used in. The basis of western education is skill and knowledge based but disregards what the given country actually values and needs to succeed. Also, from a young age, it teaches kids to disregard their own culture and learn abstractly. It does not acknowledge critical issues.

300

What are the names of the three levels of education in Tanzania?

Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Education.

400

This practice is used informally to educate people and instill values and knowledge through tradition and speech. It is also used to transmit cultural information and messages verbally from one generation to the next?

Folktale orature

500

____ are people who guard community history, re-create the tradition of oral performance, ensure knowledge is passed down through generations, are story-tellers and poets, etc.

Griots

Sukuma

100

What is the name of the largest tribe in Tanzania?

Sukuma

200

What does the word "Sukuma" mean?

North

300

Wealth among the Sukuma is based on _____?

The number of cows a person owns.

400

Describe the Sukuma medical system, practices, and beliefs?

They believe in supernatural powers and seek help from diviners, medicine men, and soothsayers. These specialized healers use natural medicines for treatment. 

500

The Sukuma have a very rich history with many unique traditions and rituals. This activity is very common in Sukuma culture and is used as the main form of expression. What is one of these two activities?

Singing & dancing

African Food

100

This animal is commonly sacrificed in East Africa for religious purposes. It is also eaten by some societies?

Goats

200

Why is it common for African families to cook very large meals?

There is an interconnectedness between community members and it is common to share food. They also have large families and must feed a lot of people.

300

This is a common food eaten by countries such as Tanzania, Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, and others. It is a porridge made from Maize flour and is a primary carbohydrate consumed in these countries.

Ugali

400

Name three common spices used in Tanzanian cuisine.

Cloves, Cardomom, Cinnamon, Pepper, Ginger, etc.

500

This food orginated in Swahili speaking countries and is a type of fried bread similar to a doughnut. It has coconut milk and spices?

Mandazi