African Ethnic and Religious Groups Quiz

What are the major religions practiced in Africa?

• Islam, Christianity, traditional beliefs

• Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism

• Atheism, Agnosticism, Paganism

• Shintoism, Sikhism, Taoism

Which ethnic group is found in the modern day country of Ghana?

• Swahili

• Bantu

• Ashanti

• Arabs

What is the traditional religion of the Ashanti centered on?

• Atheism

• Agnosticism

• Worship of multiple gods and goddesses

• A belief in a supreme god

Where did the Bantu speaking people migrate from?

• Europe

• North of the Sahara Desert

• Asia

• Central and southern parts of Africa

What is the Swahili language considered as?

• Bantu language with Arabic influence

• English language

• Purely Arabic

• Arabic language

What is the religion of most Swahili people today?

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Judaism

What is the holy book of the Muslims?

• Vedas

• Koran

• Torah

• Bible

What is the belief that there are spirits that can possess a person known as?

• Shintoism

• Mila

• Agnosticism

• Atheism

What is the common identity for the diverse group of Swahili people?

• Traditions

• Religion

• Language

• Geography

What is the belief that spirits are found in natural objects and surroundings known as?

• Agnosticism

• Animism

• Paganism

• Atheism