Traditional Religions in Africa

What is the nature of traditional religions in Africa with respect to the number of deities they worship?

• Monotheism, the worship of one god

• Atheism, the lack of belief in any gods

• Polytheism, the worship of many gods

• Agnosticism, the belief that the existence of gods is unknowable

How have the traditional religions of Africa impacted the continent?

• They have had little to no impact on the continent

• They have shaped the economy of Africa primarily

• They have influenced the life and culture of the people in Africa

• They have only affected the political systems in Africa

What do the traditional religions of Africa recognize besides the existence of a supreme god?

• Only the power of nature

• The importance of scientific understanding

• The spirits of their ancestors and a variety of lesser gods

• The dominance of other religions

What is a unique characteristic of many indigenous African religions?

• Followers offer prayers and sacrifices to their supreme beings.

• Followers practice customs and rituals focused on ancestral spirits.

• Followers have a strict set of written religious texts.

• Followers believe in a single god and reject all other spiritual forces.

Which religions are practiced in Ghana?

• Christianity, Buddhism, and traditional religions

• Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism

• Christianity, Islam, and traditional religions

• Traditional religions, Hinduism, and Buddhism

What has been a cause of conflict in some African countries?

• Economic disparities

• Differences in religion

• Language barriers

• Political ideologies