Unit 8: Religious v. Ethnic Groups in Africa

Which ethnic group is most commonly found in the northern region of Africa?

• Arab

• Ashanti

• Bantu

• Swahili

Which of the following ethnic groups worships the Islamic faith?

• Arab

• Ashanti

• Bantu

• Swahili

Which of the following languages is spoken by the Ashanti?

• Arabic

• Twi

• Bantu

• Swahili

Which of the following ethnic groups dates back the farthest in history?

• Arab

• Ashanti

• Bantu

• Swahili

Which of the following ethnic group(s) believes their gods can manifest in plants, inanimate objects, and animals (animism)?

• Arab

• Ashanti

• Bantu

• Swahili

Which of the following ethnic groups is made up of hundreds of cultural groups in the Central and Sub-Saharan region of Africa?

• Arab

• Ashanti

• Bantu

• Swahili

Which region of Africa is home to the Ashanti?

• Northern Africa

• Western Africa

• Southern Africa

• Eastern Africa

Which of the following ethnic groups originated after a golden stool fell from the heavens and united clans?

• Arab

• Ashanti

• Bantu

• Swahili

Which of the following ethnic groups originated after Arab traders blended with the local African people on the east coast?

• Arab

• Ashanti

• Bantu

• Swahili

What are the top two religions practiced in Africa?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism