Africa's Ethnic Groups

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This ethnic group lives mostly in northern Africa.

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Arab

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This ethnic group lives near the rainforests of central and southern Ghana.

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Ashanti

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This ethnic group’s culture was brought to North Africa by Middle Eastern traders.

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Arab

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This ethnic group lives along the southeastern coast of Africa in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and Mozambique.

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Swahili

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This ethnic group believes in fairies and forest monsters and honors the Golden Stool.

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Ashanti

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What is an example of an ethnic group?

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People who share language and culture

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The two main religious groups in Africa are: Muslims and Christians, Muslims and Hindus, Christians and Jews, Jews and Hindus

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Muslims and Christians

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Which of the following is a belief in many traditional African religions?
- belief in one god
- belief that their tribal leader is god
- belief that Jesus is the son of God
- belief in the power of ancestors

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belief in the power of ancestors

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Which two ethnic groups are heavily influenced by the teachings of Islam?

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Swahili and Arab

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Most Africans today are either( )or( ).

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Muslim:Christian