WorksheetsAfrican Society and Culture
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What was the basis of African society?
Family
Resources
War
Religion
How were Bantu villages organized?
Matrilineal
Patrilineal
Bilateral
Unilineal
In early Africa, most people worked as ________.
ironworkers
farmers
traders
fishermen
Different ______ languages are spoken by over 200 million African people today because their community grew and moved from West Africa to the east and south.
Swahili
African
Saharan
Bantu
Which African country is known for its diverse ethnic groups, including the Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo?
Nigeria
Ghana
Kenya
Ethiopia
Which African country is known for its rich cultural diversity, including the Zulu and Xhosa peoples?
South Africa
Kenya
Nigeria
Morocco
What is the dominant religion in North Africa?
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Which African language is widely spoken in East Africa and serves as a lingua franca?
Hausa
Swahili
Amharic
Yoruba
____?____is one in which people rely on family lineages to govern themselves, rather than an elected government or a monarch.
Govern less society
Homeless society
Stateless Society
This image is of buildings from a remote African village. Change in the culture of this African village is not likely unless interaction with the outside world is created through which of these? Select TWO correct answers.
economic development
forbid travel
improved transportation
new legislative measures
deteriorated economy
During a fun trivia night, Abigail asked, "Which African language is widely spoken in East Africa and serves as a lingua franca?"
Hausa
Swahili
Amharic
Yoruba
Besides being a wife and mother, what other important job did women have in early African societies?
Traders
Hunters
Pottery makers
Teachers
What are two things that African girls were taught to do in ancient times?
hunting and blacksmithing
housework and some agriculture-related work
housework and hunting
fishing and how to care for children
What were the larger social groups called in early Africa?
Families
Lineage groups
Villages
Tribes
Who took over the education of sons in African society?
Fathers
Mothers
Relatives
Grandparents
What type of art was made by metalworkers in Benin?
Rock paintings
Woodcarvings
Masks
Statues
The Bantu migrations brought common beliefs and customs to much of Africa.
TRUE
FALSE
African villages grew into larger communities and these towns and cities eventually became centers of trade and government.
True
False
What were two nontraditional roles that some women held in early African society? (select both)
rulers
griots
soldiers
merchants
Where did the Bantu people migrate from?
South Africa
East Africa
North Africa
West Africa
Popular African stories focused on the deeds of famous heroes.
TRUE
FALSE
What was a key feature of traditional African religions?
A) Monotheism
B) Polytheism
C) Atheism
D) Agnosticism
Which African empire was known for its wealth and trade in gold?
A) Mali Empire
B) Zulu Kingdom
C) Ashanti Empire
D) Ethiopian Empire
What is the significance of oral tradition in African culture?
A) It is used to record historical events
B) It is a form of entertainment only
C) It is a recent development
D) It is used to teach mathematics
Which African region is known for its ancient rock art?
A) Sahara Desert
B) Kalahari Desert
C) Congo Basin
D) Nile Valley
