The Role of Mancala Games in Human Evolution, Cultural Development, and Education: An Anthropological Inquiry
Mancala games, a diverse category of traditional board games played across cultures worldwide, bear resemblances to chess in their significance to human evolution and cultural progress. Drawing from anthropological investigations, this research uncovers the adaptability of mancala games to farming,...
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Mancala games, a diverse category of traditional board games played across cultures worldwide, bear resemblances to chess in their significance to human evolution and cultural progress. Drawing from anthropological investigations, this research uncovers the adaptability of mancala games to farming, marine, and nomadic cultures, tracing their origins to ancient Egypt and their subsequent spread among diverse civilizations in Africa, Malaysia, and China. This study highlights the extensive contributions of mancala games across various educational domains, encompassing moral, intellectual, physical, and aesthetic education, all of which foster comprehensive human development. By examining the cultural, historical, and educational dimensions of mancala games, this research unveils their profound impact on human societies throughout history, shedding light on their enduring significance. Mancala games emerge as powerful tools for promoting moral reasoning, critical thinking abilities, strategic planning skills, physical coordination, and cultural understanding. They embody cultural traditions, transmit ancestral knowledge, and foster social cohesion. Through their entertainment value and ability to shape and enrich human experiences, mancala games weave a cultural tapestry that intertwines with human societies, both past and present.
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| spelling | doaj.art-e6b0947561104a348d1061dc72fe3b1d2023-05-28T10:52:29ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182023-05-0114110.12775/QS.2023.14.01.002The Role of Mancala Games in Human Evolution, Cultural Development, and Education: An Anthropological Inquiry Safdar Abbas0Jian Zhang1Yingdan Liu2Zijun Yin3Shengdong Qin 4Southwest university, ChongqingCenter for Studies of Education and Psychology of Ethnic Minorities in southwest China of Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, ChinaShahe No.1 Primary School, Baotou City, Inner Mongolia, China.School of Fine Arts Southwest, University, Chongqing, China.Guangxi Normal University for Nationalities, Chongzuo, Guangxi, China. Mancala games, a diverse category of traditional board games played across cultures worldwide, bear resemblances to chess in their significance to human evolution and cultural progress. Drawing from anthropological investigations, this research uncovers the adaptability of mancala games to farming, marine, and nomadic cultures, tracing their origins to ancient Egypt and their subsequent spread among diverse civilizations in Africa, Malaysia, and China. This study highlights the extensive contributions of mancala games across various educational domains, encompassing moral, intellectual, physical, and aesthetic education, all of which foster comprehensive human development. By examining the cultural, historical, and educational dimensions of mancala games, this research unveils their profound impact on human societies throughout history, shedding light on their enduring significance. Mancala games emerge as powerful tools for promoting moral reasoning, critical thinking abilities, strategic planning skills, physical coordination, and cultural understanding. They embody cultural traditions, transmit ancestral knowledge, and foster social cohesion. Through their entertainment value and ability to shape and enrich human experiences, mancala games weave a cultural tapestry that intertwines with human societies, both past and present. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/43860Anthropological investigationcultural heritagemancala gamestraditional board gamescultural pedagogycultural exploration |
| spellingShingle | Safdar Abbas Jian Zhang Yingdan Liu Zijun Yin Shengdong Qin The Role of Mancala Games in Human Evolution, Cultural Development, and Education: An Anthropological Inquiry Quality in Sport Anthropological investigation cultural heritage mancala games traditional board games cultural pedagogy cultural exploration |
| title | The Role of Mancala Games in Human Evolution, Cultural Development, and Education: An Anthropological Inquiry |
| title_full | The Role of Mancala Games in Human Evolution, Cultural Development, and Education: An Anthropological Inquiry |
| title_fullStr | The Role of Mancala Games in Human Evolution, Cultural Development, and Education: An Anthropological Inquiry |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Role of Mancala Games in Human Evolution, Cultural Development, and Education: An Anthropological Inquiry |
| title_short | The Role of Mancala Games in Human Evolution, Cultural Development, and Education: An Anthropological Inquiry |
| title_sort | role of mancala games in human evolution cultural development and education an anthropological inquiry |
| topic | Anthropological investigation cultural heritage mancala games traditional board games cultural pedagogy cultural exploration |
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