WorksheetsSS7G4b: Compare diversity of religions in African Ethnic Groups
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 19mins
Which would be an example of an ethnic group?
Sharing a language or religion
sharing similar grown food
sharing belief in god or gods
sharing and reading the same literature
Which would be an example of a religious group?
sharing the same grown food
Sharing a language or religion
sharing a belief in god or gods
sharing or reading the same literature
Which group crossed northern Africa all the way to Morocco?
Arab armies, traders, and farmers
Arab armies, traders, and fishermen
Arab armies, traders, and herdsmen
Arab armies, traders, and scholars
When did the Arab people began to spread into North Africa?
400s AD
500s AD
600s AD
700s AD
When did the Ashanti believe their kingdom was founded?
1601
1701
1801
1751
When was Christianity introduced to the Ashanti people by the European and American missionaries?
1800s
1600s
1700s
1900s
When did the Bantu-speaking people migrated south of the Sahara Desert to the central and southern parts of Africa?
over 1700 years ago
over 1800 years ago
over 2000 years ago
over 600 years ago
What are the Swahili known as today?
fishing and trade
herdsmen
farmers
city dwellers
What religion did the Arabs bring with them to Africa?
Judaism
Animism
Islam
Christianity
Why was learning Arabic important for those who became Muslims?
Arabic is an easy language to learn.
The Quran is written in Arabic.
Arabic was the only written language.
Muslims are required to speak only Arabic.
Which were goods Arab traders carried across the Sahara by caravan?
books and writing utensils
grains and olives
silk and wool
salt and gold
Where do most Muslims live in Africa?
in Northern and Eastern Africa
near the southern tip of Africa
only in the Sahel
few Muslims live in Africa today
In which country do most Ashanti live?
Ghana
Egypt
Kenya
Morocco
What is the significance of the Golden Stool for the Ashanti people?
The stool was meant to encourage equal rights for all.
The Ashanti would become rich making furniture and household goods.
The Ashanti people could only worship if they were sitting on the Golden Stool.
It symbolizes the power of the Ashanti people.
Those who practice the traditional Ashanti religion......
use the Quran as their holy book
believe that Jesus is the son of God
believe there is one supreme god: Nyame
must pray facing Mecca five times a day
What are the main religions found among the Ashanti people today?
a traditional religion and Hinduism
a belief in Judaism and Christianity
There is little formal practice of religion among the Ashanti today.
a traditional Shanti religion, Christianity, and Islam
Which BEST describes the Bantu people?
They are many different people who share a related language and some cultural characteristics.
The Bantu are nomadic people in the Sahara Desert.
The Bantu are a separate race in the northern part of the African continent.
The Bantu live only in cities and towns; none of them farm or herd animals anymore.
Why is the Bantu migration so important in the study of Africa?
The Bantu migration led to the first settlements in the Sahara.
The Bantu migration brought language and iron tools across Africa.
The migration was forced by the African governments in the north.
During the Bantu migration, the people refused to intermarry with Arabs or Muslims.
How many people in Africa today are part of the Bantu culture?
Over 60 million
only a very few
several hundred thousands
those living in the southern part of the continent
Which BEST describe the religion of the Bantu people?
Most are muslims
The Bantu practice a wide variety of religions.
Most Bantu practice Animism
Nearly all Bantu are Christians
Where are the majority of the Swahili people found?
Sahel
North Africa
South Africa
East Africa
The Swahili language is a mixture of Bantu and what?
Muslim
Ashanti
Arabic
English
What does the word "Swahili" means in Arabic?
forest dwellers
One who lives on the coast
one who herds animals
nomad wanderer
What religion is most common among the Swahili today?
Hindusim
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
What are the "mila" that are part of Swahili belief?
rituals of the pilgrimage to Mecca
special foods eaten on the holidays
prayers that must be said five times a day
spirits that can possess a person
