Africa Religious and Ethnic Groups

What religion did the Arabs bring with them to Africa?

• Islam

• Judaism

• Animism

• Christianity

Which statement regarding African culture is correct?

• Most people in Africa speak just one language.

• There are many different languages and cultures in Africa.

• African culture has not been influenced by other countries.

• African culture has not had an influence in other countries.

Do religious groups depend on ancestery?

• Yes

• No

Northern Africa has a large population of this ethnic group...

• Swahili

• Bantu

• Christian

• Arabs

Ethnic groups share common characteristics like

• income, eye color, and pets.

• talent, jobs, and education.

• language, race, and customs.

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

What is the belief that animals, plants, and features of the earth have souls and should be respected or worshipped?

• Islam

• Animism

• Christianity

• Judaism

What is an ancestor?

• a person who has passed away, like a great grandparent that you are related to

• A stranger you meet on the train

• Someone who is taller than you

• Your future children are your ancestors

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

What is the difference between an ethnic group and a religious group? Select the TRUE statement.

• Individuals cannot choose which ethnic group they belong to.

• Individuals cannot choose which religious group they belong to.

• Those who are part of the same ethnic group always share common interests.

• Religious Groups have the same ancestors.

The main religion of the Arabs and Swahili is....

• Traditional African Religion

• Christianty

• Islam