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African Societies

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Chapter 9.1 ? African Societies: Diversity and Similarities Introduction Africa is vast; lack of political unity due to geography, language, religion, politics, etc. Universal religions (Christianity and Islam) found adherents in Africa; contributed to formation of large states/empires Societies With and Without States Stateless societies- organized around kinship; lacked political power and authority; larger/ more extensive; usually ruled by families/community; no tax; no political class; less hierarchal and more egalitarian Secret societies- controlled customs and beliefs; limited authority of rulers; settled village disputes; important in social life

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