Anthropologist Activity
An Anthropologist studies Anthropology or the study of humankind. They study culture, physical aspects of humans and their non-human primate ancestors, and their behaviors. Culture refers to religion, art, architecture, social class, traditions, music, rituals, etc.
Anthropologist--You will examine religion and art.
Directions:
- For this role, you will answer the following questions.
- Use the Internet information linked on the West African Empires - Resources page and via the Internet to answer these questions specifically related to anthropology.
- What is a good definition of a anthropologist in your own words?
- What were some of their important religious beliefs or rituals?
- What types of art were created?
- What were some examples of the architecture of the kingdom?
- How was art and architecture related to religion?
