WARM-UP: (#2)Africa's Ethnic & Religious Groups

A group of people who share a common belief system but do not necessarily share other characteristics is called a _________ group.

• ethnic

• religious

• both answers are correct

A group of people who share common characteristics such as language, physical appearance, customs, & traditions is a __________ group.

• ethnic

• religious

• both answers are correct

Which religion matches the following description?

"The religious beliefs of African cultures that have been passed down for centuries. They often worship various gods and spirits, as well as their ancestors. They often teach belief in magic and other superstitions."

• Christianity

• Islam

• African Traditional

This religion spread to Africa in the 1st and 2nd centuries CE. Since then, missionaries have continued to spread the beliefs to many people in Africa, especially in southern Africa.

• Christianity

• African Traditional

• Islam

Select the ETHNIC GROUPS.

• Bantu

• Muslim

• Arab

• Swahili

• Ashanti

The ethnic group spread across Africa as ancient tribes migrated more than 4,000 years ago, and today is often considered a language group.

• Swahili

• Arab

• Bantu

• Ashanti