Africa's Ethnic Groups Quiz

This is a group of people who share a common belief system:

• Ethnic Group

• Government

• Religious group

• Friend Group

Which is NOT a characteristic of a religious group?

• God(s)

• Language

• Beliefs

• Holy Texts

Which is NOT a characteristic of an ethnic group?

• Holy Texts

• Language

• Traditions

• Ancestry

Characteristics of an ethnic group include:

• Holy texts, worship practices, rituals

• Ancestry, language, traditions, customs

• Friends, colleagues, the sports you play, the kind of car you drive

Sofia was born in Mexico, but she chose to follow the teachings of Buddhism when she was older. Which type of group is she a part of?

• Ethnic group

• Religious group

Which of the following is an example of an ethnic group in Africa?

• Ashanti

• Buddhist

• Christian

• American

What are the two main religions practiced in Africa? (PICK MORE THAN ONE ANSWER)

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

Most of Africa's Arab population is found in the countries of​ (a)   Africa.

• Northern
• Southern
• Eastern

Arab people began to spread through North Africa in the late 600s when the first ______ arrived in Egypt.

• Christians

• Hindus

• Muslims

• Jews

Which of the following religions do MOST Arabs practice (not all)?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Hinduism