- It mirrors not only the customs and traditions of African and Asian
countries but also their philosophy of life which on the whole are deeply and
predominantly contemplative and hauntingly sweet.
-It is the reflection of the storm and the stress of developing nations
seeking a place under the sun which every student must understand so he
may know how this literature affects the history and culture of a nation.
•Morocco (Africa)
•Egypt (Africa)
•Russia (Asia)
•A woman must extend her hand first when greeting a man. If she does
not initiate the greeting, the man must respectfully bow his head.
•Being part of a more conservative culture, it is the social norm for
Moroccan people to wear clothing that covers the knees and shoulders.
•Many women wear head coverings, as it is a part of their culture and of
the Islamic faith.
•Alcohol is not very common because Moroccans do not drink.
•They practice the religion of Islam using the Quran as their sacred
book. Like Christianity Islam teaches that there is one god in the universe
(Allah). Prophets were simply messengers of Allah and not divine in any way.
Based on the Quran, Allah created man from a clot of blood, with free will for
the purpose of serving and obeying god.
• Russians respect religious holidays, but their favourite one is the non-
religious New Year’s Eve.