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Aleah B.Aja G.Brittany G.Jessica M.
THE EXPLORATION OF AFRICA
Abuja, Nigeria• Nigeria has very
humid weather. It is usually about 90 degrees and rainy.
• The currency used in Abuja is Nigeria Naira
• In Abuja the native language is Yoruba.
• Abuja has some similarities and differences when it comes to their etiquette. They shake hands and smile to greet someone just as Americans.
The Nigerian dollar is called the Nigerian Naira:• 1USD = 157.51NGN• 1NGN = 0.01 USD • 1 USD = 100cent• 1 NGN = 100 kobo
• Hand shaking with a smile.
• Rude to rush the greeting process.
• Women may exchange a kiss on a cheek.
• Nigerian men wait for a women to extend her hand.
• Greetings are important and lengthy.• Must take time to
asking a person about their personal information.
• Muslims will not shake hands with the opposite sex.
Word Younger Older Good morningKuaro EkuaroGood afternoon Kuosan
EkuosanPlease Jo EjoGoodbye dabo daboThank you Ose EseYes Beni BeniNo Oti Oti
From Chicago to Abuja
$2,293
x 4
______
$9,172
_______________________________________________
Social Aspects• Constitution consists of religious freedom• Extended families are still the norm and are
in fact the backbone of the social system. Grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles, sisters, brother and in-laws.
• Family relation ships are guided by hierarchy and seniority, age and position earn respect.
• The oldest the most wise and respect given
Common/ Differences
Diff: 50 percent of Nigerians are Muslim, 40 percent are ChristianSim: They have a president, they listen to folk music .
Artefakte en mense
(Artifacts and People)
Made out of clay with a bronze layer. Most sculptures are made in the abstract image of kings and queens.
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Benedict Chuka Enwonu (1921-1994)
Nairobi, Kenya•Kenya has very humid weather. It is usually about 70 degrees with little to no rain.
•The currency used in Kenya is called Kenya Shilling.
•Kenya has some similarities and differences when it comes to their etiquette. They shake hands and smile to greet someone just as Americans.
•They speak swahili
The Kenyan dollar is called the Kenya Shilling:• 1USD = 86 KES• 1KES = 0.01 USD • 1 USD = 100cent• 1 NGN = 100 cent
Hello- JamboHow are you – HabarMay I take your picture- Nikypige PicheMay I come in – HodiHow much How many – NgapiSlow down – pole poleGoodbye - kwaheri________________________________Etiquette:Shake handsKiss on Cheek (Women)Must grab a persons right hand with your left to shake handsMuslim men and women don’t shake hands with anyonePrior to saying Jambo a person must shake handsA person must only ask a personal question after saying Jambo
From Abuja to Kenya
• Differences: They speak Swahili, they have arranged marriages
• Similarities: The speak English, the have a large hip hop scene , the most popular religion is Christian. •From Abuja , Nigeria to
Nairobi, Kenya it cost $3,351.27 (Egypt Air).
•
Social Aspects• Keyans are group oriented, mutual
assistance and effort, bring people together.
• Put a big emphasis on their deceased ancestors, giving respect and acknowledgement that their ancestors spirts lives on
“Life imitates art and art imitates life” – Debbi Allen
Maasai was a tribe that believe in the rain god, and cattle was considered their captial and they also believed in stealing from other tribes.
Sammy Wanjiru (1986-2011)
Congo• Congo has very humid weather. It is usually about 84 degrees and very little rain.
•The Congo dollar is called Central African FRAC (XAF)
•Kenya has some similarities and differences when it comes to their etiquette. They shake hands and smile to greet someone just as Americans.
•They speak Shona
The Congo dollar is called the Central African FRAC (XAF)• 1USD = 504.78
XAF• 1XAF = 0 USD • 1 USD = 100cent• 1 XAF = 100
centime
• Where id the bathroom – (Ou’sont les toilettes)
• How much is this (Combien cela coute)
• Can you help me (Peux – tumaider).
• Goodbye (Au Revoir)• Nice to meet you (Cest un
daisir de vous rencontrer• My name is (Je m’appelle)
Etiquette• Common to wear clean and
pressed handmade garments.• Older people are shown
respect with physical gesture.• One is not to disagree with
older people.• Illegal to take photos w/o
permit.
From Kenya to Congo
From Kenya to Congo it cost $1,588.oo (Egypt Air).
Common/ DifferencesDifferences: they have arranged marriages , equal pay for equal work is mandated. Similarities: they have a traditional government , most popular government is Christian,
Social Aspects• Women endure and
preserve the traditions and cultures they have despite the negative impact on women.
• Boys are more favored than girls
• Women receive unequal treatment.
People and Art
“It endured the travail of slavery and never passed out of fashion. ”
Joseph Kasavubu (1910-1969) – first president of Congo
Zimbabwe•The language that Zimbabwe speaks is called Shona.
•The Zimbabwe dollar is called Great Britain Pound (They use British money)
•Zimbabwe is very humid (77-80 degrees) and has very little rain
The Zimbabwe dollar is called the Great Britain Pound• 1USD = .62GDP• 1GDP = 1.62USD • 1 USD = 100cent• 1 GDP = 100 pence
• How Much is this (Chioita Marii)
• Hello (Mhoro)• Thank You
(Waita Zvako)• Goodbye (Sara
Zvakanaka)
Etiqutte • Common greeting w/
right-hand• No one is called by
their first name.• Personal Space is
common• Avoiding eye contact
is respectful
Congo to Zimbabwe
Commonality/ Similarity• Diff: They live off the earth( eating foods
that grow from the ground and naturally), they have British ways because they were once a British colony. They have 10 o’clock tea and 4 o’clock tea.
• Sim: they have a president, they have a well know and well organized army, main religion is Christian, Traditional and modern medicines are used
It cost $2,108.00 to get to Zimbabwe from Congo
Social Aspects• Generations ago families arrange
marriages for their children and they do the same today
• According to the constitution women are given equal rights
People and Art
Shona rock. This rock is signifant because the scultures believed that there were spirits in the rock and the rock possessed the sculpture to do what ever was necessary to create the form in which the rock wanted to take.
Christopher Chetsanga (1935- ). He discovered two DNA repair enzymes
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Aleah- Currency & Artifacts
Aja- Weather & Commonality and Diff erence
Jessica- Etiquette and Relate social AspectsBrittany- Five Statements and Meeting People
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