SS7G4: Ethnic and Religious Groups of Africa

What world religion is MOST common in Sub-Saharan Africa?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Traditional Religions

• Buddhism

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.

Which of these is the dominant language group of Sub-Saharan Africa?

• Afro-Asiatic

• Nilo-Saharan

• Bantu

• Khoi-San

One reason the cultures of North Africa developed differently from the cultures of the rest of Africa was that these areas of Africa were separated by the

• Arabian Sea.

• Congo River Basin.

• Great Rift Valley.

• Sahara Desert.

A religious group is people who

• grow similar food.

• share a language or religion.

• share a belief in god or gods.

• like to read the same literature.

What ethnic group is circled in green?

• Bantu

• Ashanti

• Swahili

• Arabs

Which term refers to a group of human beings whose members identify with one another based on common language, culture, or history?

• clan

• minority

• ethnic group

• religious group

If you are describing someone who is a member of the Ashanti people, what are you describing?

• Ethnic group

• Language

• Religious group

• Education

What ethnic group is circled in yellow?

• Bantu

• Ashanti

• Swahili

• Arabs

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.