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Political

Confucius - Respect your elders.

West African - Decisions were made by the eldest members. They had kinship groups which formed into clans, and each clan had their own set of rules.

Economic

Confucius - Educate individuals and society.

West African - Women prepared food, took care of children, etc. Men looked after large animals, built houses, etc.

Socio-cultural

Confucius - Use right relationships to produce social order. Morality is the highest goal a person can reach. This morality is acheived through education. Education can occur through books, observation, or interaction with wise men.

West African - Griots told about the spiritual forces of the natural world. These stories entertained and educated.

Technology

Confucius - None

West African - Iron allowed Africans to create stronger tools.

Environmental

Confucius - Taught a code of conduct with relationships

West African - Vegetation Zones, had a code of conduct with clan