In Traditional African Cultures, Functional Objects Were Often Esteemed as Status

question 28

True/False

In traditional African cultures, functional objects were often esteemed as status symbols

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Definitions:

Salting and Smoking Meat

Traditional methods of preserving meat by using salt to draw moisture out and smoke to impart flavor and further reduce moisture content, inhibiting bacterial growth.

Extended Family

A family group that extends beyond the nuclear family, including relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Slave Life

The daily existence of slaves, typically marked by hard labor, poor living conditions, and a lack of personal freedom or autonomy.