In West African societies, knowledge of one's lineage, as recited by Griots, was crucial primarily for what reason?

Determining eligibility for religious pilgrimages abroad

Establishing social identity and rights to inheritance

Qualifying for specialized artistic apprenticeships

Gaining access to secret hunting grounds

How does the legacy of the Griot tradition continue in West Africa today?

Through government-appointed historians who are tasked with writing the official national histories of their countries.

Through popular novelists who create fictional stories that are loosely based on ancient myths and legends.

Through contemporary musicians who tell stories and discuss politics in their music.

Through university professors who focus exclusively on teaching ancient languages and scripts to a small number of students.

Predicting future political events with great accuracy.

Creating a permanent written record of all trade agreements.

Clarifying lines of inheritance and social status.

Ensuring that secret spiritual rituals were never forgotten.