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  3. To most Africans, tribalism simply means very strong loyalty to one’s ethnic group. It is a force that can be both good and had.

To most Africans, tribalism simply means very strong loyalty to one’s ethnic group. It is a force that can be both good and had.

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问题     To most Africans, tribalism simply means very strong loyalty to one’s ethnic group. It is a force that can be both good and had. By definition tribalism means sharing among members of the extended family. It makes sure that a person is taken care of by his own group. To give a job to a fellow tribesman is not wrong; it is an obligation. Similarly, for a politician or military leader it is considered good common sense to choose his closest adviser from people of his own tribe. This ensures security, continuity, authority. Tribal loyalty may mean a quick promotion—from sergeant to captain, from clerk to manager—within a very short time.
    Modern African politicians publicly speak out against tribal divisions. Yet it remains perhaps the most powerful force in day-to-day African life. As evidence of tribalism, in 1977 in Kenya, president Jomo Kenyatta’s tribe controlled business and politics. Eight of the 21 cabinet posts, including the most important four were filled by Kikuyus. In Uganda in the same year, the president’s small Kakwa tribe filled almost all the highest government and military positions! In Agola, Ethiopia, and Nigeria, the fighting in the past ten years can be partly explained by disagreements among tribes.
选项 A、Sharing among members of the extended family.
B、Giving a job to a fellow tribesman.
C、A force that can be both good and bad.
D、People have the same religious belief.
答案A
解析 此题考查学生“对某些细节的把握”的能力。见原文第一段第三句。“By definition tribalism means sharing among members of the extended family．”
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