Narratives (of the jalolu) in the Gambian tradition refer to which two historical periods? Give two examples of sayings that might be used by a jali in songs. (Your examples may vary.)
What will be an ideal response?
• The times of Sunjata and the formation of Mali (1200s)
• The times of the mansas (1800s).
• "Islamic fatalism: ‘Before God created life, he created death.'"
• "Moral judgments: ‘Misery is hard on a woman, shame is hard on a man.'"
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