4. Africa was the first continent into which Islam spread from Asia in the early 7th century, with
persecuted Muslims, settling in Ethiopia. Almost one-third of the world's Muslim population
resides in Africa. The complexity of Islam in Africa is revealed in the various schools of thought
and traditions. A large number of Muslims in Africa are Sunni.
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31. Art of Initiation
Questions:
What rites of passage are there in our society for girls
moving from childhood into adulthood? For boys? What
roles do adults play in this? How have those rites changed
over the past century?
57. 15-minute Essay Practice
Each of these masks plays a key function for its group.
Explain that function, and describe the ways in which
each one’s formal qualities and performance contribute
to fulfilling its function.
