Religious and Ethnic Groups in Africa

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This is a group of people who share a common belief system.

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Religious Group

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This is a group of people who share common culture and beliefs, holidays, etc.

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Ethnic Group

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Most Africans today are: Muslims or Christians

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Muslims or Christians

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Most of Africa's Arab population are found in the countries of: Northern Africa, The Middle East, South Africa, The Tropical Rainforest

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Northern Africa

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Most Arabs practice this religion: Christianity, Islam, Ashanti, The Golden Stool

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Islam

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Most Muslims practice this religion:

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Sunni Islam

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Which would be an example of an ethnic group? Options: people who grow similar food, people who share a language or religion, people who share a belief in god or gods, people who like to read the same literature

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people who share a language or religion

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Which would be an example of an religious group?

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people who share a belief in god or gods

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What religion did the Arabs bring with them to Africa?

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Islam

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Why was learning Arabic important for those who become Muslims?

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The Quran is written in Arabic