Africa- Ethnic & Religious Groups

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Ethnic groups share common characteristics like

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language, race, and religious beliefs.

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Which would be an example of a religious 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 belief in god or gods

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Why was learning Arabic important for those who became Muslims?

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so everyone can read the Quran

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What religion did the Arabs bring with them to Africa?

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Islam

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Which best describes the religion of the Bantu people?

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the Bantu practice a wide variety of religions

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Why is the Bantu migration so important in the study of Africa?

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The Bantu migration brought language, culture and iron tools across Africa.

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What is the significance of the Golden Stool for the Ashanti people?

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It symbolizes the power of the Ashanti people.

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Those who practice the traditional Ashanti religion

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believe there is one supreme god.

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What religion is most common among the Swahili today?

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Islam

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The Swahili people are located in

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eastern Africa.