| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| a short, wise saying about life, a key part of African literature | proverb |
| a long, narrative poem about a national hero | epic |
| a description used as part of a name, often in epics “the great” | epithet |
| a connection, literal or figurative | conduit |
| the high point, the ultimate point/climax | apotheosis |
| able to teach yourself, self-taught | autodidactic |
| vibe or spirit of the times | zeitgeist |