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In History / High School | 2014-10-03

What served as the basic building blocks of African society?

1. Feudal contracts
2. Lineage groups
3. Slaves
4. Camel caravans

Asked by homeschoolbuddy

Answer (2)

**2: lineage groups
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Lineage groups served as the building block as of the African society. This is where the group can declare their descendants, which has a common ancestry wither real or imaginary. They could verify their ancestry through the use of lineage groups and a sense of belongingness, hereafter. These were also the basis of formation of linear groups which the cohesion of the different extended family elements.

Answered by taskmasters | 2024-06-10

Lineage groups are the basic building blocks of African societies, as they represent extended families tracing descent from common ancestors. These groups foster essential social structures and community cohesion, influencing governance and relationships within the society. Elders within these groups help maintain order and resolve conflicts, providing guidance to their members.
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Answered by taskmasters | 2024-12-26