Ancient African Religions

What are the two major religions in Africa today?

• Judaism and Islam

• Islam and Buddhism

• Buddhism and Christianity

• Christianity and Islam

Which of the following is NOT true about the Supreme God?

• Many African religions believed in a Supreme God.

• Some religions believed in praying for the Supreme God for help.

• Some religions believed the Supreme God did not interact with humans.

• All African religions believed in praying to the Supreme God for help.

Why did people mainly pray to ancestral spirits?

• They wanted to honor their ancestors.

• They wanted help in life.

• They hoped the ancestor would speak to the Supreme God on their behalf.

• They hoped the ancestor would bless them with wealth.

What was the purpose of casting bones?

• To honor the gods.

• To predict the future.

• To bring wealth.

• To honor ancestors.

What is the main reason ironworkers kept their work a secret?

• They did not want to be copied.

• They did not want others to see their products until they were finished.

• They wanted people to continue to think they had magical powers.

• They felt they would make more money this way.

What percentage of Africans still practice traditional African religions today?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

Which of the following is NOT a present-day country where the Maghreb was located?

• Mauritania

• Libya

• Tunisia

• Niger

Why did the Muslims turn back after they defeated Libya initially?

• For tribute, or payment

• They were defeated by the Berbers

• They needed more weapons

• They were defeated by the Christians

How did the Berbers initially respond to Muslim invasion?

• They welcomed them and converted quickly

• They never converted to Islam

• They fought back, but eventually converted

• They fought back and pushed the Muslims back to Europe

For which action is Mansa Musa most known?

• Taking a pilgrimage to Mecca

• Converting to Christianity

• Converting to Islam

• Defeated the Muslims