Global Studies
Name __________________________________________
Things Fall Apart Ch. 1-7
Characters: What major events happen to each character during this weeks reading?
Okonkwo
Unoka
Ikemefuna
Nwoye
Nwakibie
Economics (How do they earn a living? What do they use as currency?)
Government (Who is in charge? How are decisions made for the group?)
Social Organization (Describe family structure, communities, and social class.)
Arts and Literature (Describe forms of entertainment and self expression.)
Customs and Traditions (Describe everyday patterns of behavior and annual tradition
The Ibo People: Describe the culture of the Ibo people. Provide specific examples from
the novel!
Farming
Dry Season
Rainy Season
Planting Season
Evil Forest
Feast of the New Yam
Kola-nut ceremony
Palm-wine tapping
Polygamy
Titles
Week of Peace
Chi
Religious practices
Oracle of the Hills & Cave
Superstitions
Medicine and medical practices
Proverbs- chose two and write proverb and what you think it means. (include page numbers)