Why did people of west Africa use griots to keep their history?

Answer 1

In the early formation of societies in Africa dance, music, art, and oral tradition were the primary way that ancient Africans preserved their history, culture, and religion. It was not until they began trading with Muslims and adopting Islam, and later the Christians and Christianity, that writing became a regular tool for preserving culture. This was because Islam and Christianity have their culture documented and sanctified in a religious text. The need to understand these texts caused for a rise in literacy.

Answer 2

Griots were very valuable in West African society for many reasons. One reason is people of West Africa were very interested in the deeds of their ancestors. Also, griots kept history alive for each new generation (in an entertaining and informative way; for instance, they sometimes acted out the scenes in a play). They told of past events and of the deeds of people's ancestors.

Answer 3

Griots and their stories were important in society because West African people were interested in the deeds of their ancestors.

Answer 4

they used griots to keep histroy because they didn't have a wriitten language except arabic languange