Unit Three: Studying Africa through the Humanities

Module Eleven: African Literatures

Teacher's Edition

Glossary of Terms:

askaris - the indigenous peoples who worked as policemen for the settlers

Bwana - a Swahili word for Mister

Hongo - in the spiritual beliefs of the Wamatumbi people, Hongo is a spirit who has healing powers. He is also a mediator between god and human beings people.

Kilwa- a village in present-day Tanzania

shamba - a Swahili word for farm or garden

Wangindo, Warufiji, Wazaramo, Wamatumbi - groupings of people who identify as groups and who share a language and culture.