Unit 3: Argumentative Writing and Things Fall Apart Questions for PowerPoint Presentations on Background CENTER THREE Directions: As you view the PowerPoint presentations on Background material for Things Fall Apart, answer the following questions. Save your questions when finished and post on your wiki page. Achebe’s Magic PPT 1. Where was Achebe born. Aftrica 2. When was he born. 1930 3. Is he still living? yes 4. True or False: Achebe is a member of the Ibo Tribe? true 5. True or False: Achebe grew up in a Christian home? true 6. Achebe is called_The Father of Modern African Literature . 7. Where did Achebe go to school? Nigeria 8. In what language was he taught. English 9. How many honorary doctorates does he have? 12 10. What is an honorary doctorate (you will have to research to answer this question)? 11. What job did he have while writing novels? broadcasting 12. When was Things Fall Apart published? 1958 13. What are the sequels to this book? No Longer at Ease (1960) Arrow of God (1964) A Man of the People (1966) 14. What genres of literature has Achebe written? Novels, poetry, essays, children’s literature, short stories 15. When was he nominated for a Nobel Prize in Literature? 1988 16. What is Achebe’s purpose for writing? Explain society 17. In what language was Things Fall Apart written? English 18. What technique does Achebe use to create empathy for this tribe in his readers? (4 ways) folk tales, proverbs, emersion in culture, Ibo words 19. How does this work? Makes you feel comfortable within the culture. 20. What is the Turning Point in the novel? When the white imperialist come. 21. What are the readers’ reactions to this turning point? They feel the whites are enemies. 22. So after viewing this PowerPoint presentation, answer the question, “What is Achebe’s Magic”? He shows you a different view and puts you in the shoes of the cultural group. Historical Background on Achebe’s Magic PPT 23. In what country is the Ibo Homeland? Nigeria 24. What European country established a claim on the Ibo regain. British 25. What was the proud boast of the British in regards to Colonization? There is no end to our empire 26. What was the primary aim of Colonization for the British? To gain money and “civilize” the natives. 27. Why did Britain exploit African countries? The wanted the natural resources. 28. What did the British assume about the Africans? They were evil and uncivilized. Scramble for Africa PPT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. What was Africa called prior to 1870? mystery Why was it called this? Rarely explored What happened after 1870? Scramble to own Africa What was the Berlin Conference? Meeting to settle land disputes How many nations met at this conference? 14 What nation was oddly not invited to the conference? Africa What did the nations at the Berlin Conference do? Split up Africa What was the rule countries had to follow to claim territory in Africa? Had to govern the area. 9. Who is Cecil Rhodes (you will need to look him up to answer this question)? 10. Why is Cecil Rhodes shown standing astride the whole of Africa? What does the cartoon mean? 11. What were the countries that took part of Africa at the Berlin conference? British, USA, 12. Why did the Europeans think they were doing Africa a favor by occupying their land? They were “saving” them and civilizing them. 13. Who, according to Western Philosophy at the time, were the people next to God on the social hierarchy? White males 14. What group was considered only one step above animals? blacks 15. List negative effects of the Colonization of Africa. Destruction of their culture. 16. List positive effects of the colonization of Africa. 17. Americans were invited to the Berlin Conference and they sent a representative. However, America did not take a piece of Africa. Why do you think they decided against colonizing Africa? America was colonized and was oppressed