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Africa Ethnic Groups

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

People who share common cultural traditions, languages, and physical features

a)

Language Group

b)

Religious Groups

c)

Ethnic Groups

2.

This ethnic group lives mostly in northern Africa.

a)

Bantu

b)

Ashanti

c)

Arabs

d)

Swahili

3.

This ethnic group lives near the rainforests of central and southern Ghana.

a)

Bantu

b)

Ashanti

c)

Arab

d)

Swahili

4.

This ethnic group’s culture was brought to Africa by Middle Eastern traders.

a)

Bantu

b)

Arab

c)

Ashanti

d)

Swahili

5.

This ethnic group mix traditional African religions with Christianity.

a)

Bantu

b)

Arab

c)

Swahili

d)

Ashanti

6.

This ethnic group believes in fairies and forest monsters and honors the Golden Stool.

a)

Bantu

b)

Arab

c)

Ashanti

d)

Swahili

7.

Which of the following is NOT an ethnic group found in Africa?

a)

Arab

b)

Swahili

c)

Jews

d)

Ashanti

8.

Christians make up almost 45% of the population of Africa. Which African ethnic group is made up of both Protestants and Catholic Christians?

a)

Bantu

b)

Arab

c)

Ashanti

d)

Swahili

9.

Which statement regarding African culture is correct?

a)

Most people in Africa speak just one language.

b)

There are many different languages and cultures in Africa.

c)

African culture has not been influenced by other countries.

d)

African culture has not had an influence in other countries.

10.

Which ethnic group would be most closely associated with the red oval?

a)

Arab

b)

Ashanti

c)

Bantu

d)

Swahili

11.

Which ethnic group would be most closely associated with the yellow oval?

a)

Arab

b)

Ashanti

c)

Bantu

d)

Swahili

12.

Which reason would BEST explain why Arabs are heavily located in Northern Africa?

a)

Arabs like deserts.

b)

Northern Africa is close to Southwest Asia, where Arabs are the main ethnic group.

c)

Arabs enjoy the nomadic lifestyle.

d)

Northern Africa is close to Southeast Asia, where Arabs are the main ethnic group.

13.

Which of the following ethnic groups is primarily found in the Horn of Africa and is known for their unique script and language?

a)

A) Zulu

b)

B) Amhara

c)

C) Berber

d)

D) Yoruba

14.

The Maasai people, known for their distinctive customs and dress, primarily inhabit which two African countries?

a)

A) Nigeria and Ghana

b)

B) Kenya and Tanzania

c)

C) Egypt and Sudan

d)

D) South Africa and Namibia

15.

Which ethnic group in Africa is known for its historical kingdom and rich tradition of bronze sculpture?

a)

A) Ashanti

b)

B) Igbo

c)

C) Hausa

d)

D) Yoruba