Question

Why was the oral important in africa

Answer 1

Answer: The oral tradition was an important method of storytelling to keep African traditions alive in future generations.

Edmentum/Plato multiple choice answer: “It helped pass traditions to younger generations.”

Explanation:

Oral tradition is the passing of TRADITIONS by MOUTH. Africans would teach their children about their culture and heritage through telling stories and speaking to them about traditions.

Answer 2

Oral Traditions make it possible for a society to pass knowledge across genera- tions without writing. They help people make sense of the world and are used to teach children and adults about important aspects of their culture. There is a richtradition throughout Africa of oral storytelling.