Tribal Africa
Definition
Tribal Africa refers to pre-colonial African societies organized around tribes - groups sharing common ancestry, culture, language, and leadership.
Analogy
Imagine if every state in America had its own distinct language, customs, leaders - that's similar to tribal Africa before colonial influence. Each 'state' (or tribe) was unique yet part of the larger 'country' (continent).
Related terms
Ethnic Group: An ethnic group is made up of people who share common cultural traits such as language or religion.
Colonialism: Colonialism is when one country takes control over another area establishing colonies and exploiting resources for their benefit.
Indigenous Cultures: Indigenous cultures refer to native cultures that have developed over centuries in specific regions.
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