Africa- Ethnic & Religious Groups

Ethnic groups share common characteristics like

• income, eye color, and pets.

• talent, jobs, and education.

• language, race, and religious beliefs.

• number of children, favorite shows, and favorite food.

Which would be an example of a religious group?

• 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

Why was learning Arabic important for those who became Muslims?

• education leads to better jobs

• so everyone can read the Quran

• school is fun

• none of the above

What religion did the Arabs bring with them to Africa?

• Islam

• Judaism

• Animism

• Christianity

Which best describes the religion of the Bantu people?

• most are Muslims

• nearly all Bantu are Christians

• most Bantu practice Animism

• the Bantu practice a wide variety of religions

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

• The Bantu migration led to the first settlements in the Sahara.

• The migration was forced by the African governments in the north.

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

• During the Bantu migration, the people refused to intermarry with Arabs or Muslims.

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

• It symbolizes the power of the Ashanti people.

• The stool was meant to encourage equal rights for all.

• The Ashanti would become rich making furniture and household goods.

• The Ashanti people could only worship if they were sitting on the Golden Stool.

Those who practice the traditional Ashanti religion

• use the Quran as their holy book.

• believe there is one supreme god.

• believe that Jesus is the son of God.

• must pray facing Mecca five times a day.

What religion is most common among the Swahili today?

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

The Swahili people are located in

• western Africa.

• eastern Africa.

• southern Africa.

• northern Africa.