Bantu people
what 3 regions of africa do they reside in
what region of Africa do they primarily live in?
north, if you didn't get this, then admit your a lil slow.
where do the ashanti people primarilly live?
south central ghana
what region of Africa do they reside in
east African coast
who do the Christians believe to be the god?
jesus
when did Bantu migrations begin?
2000BCE
arab people arrived into Africa in what years?
600-700 ce (no pun intended)
when did the Ashanti empire form
1701
name 3 of the most famous swahili cities
Kilwa, Mombasa, Malindi, Gede, Lamu, and Zanzibar.
where did the Aksum find christianity?
ethiopian high lands
how many people speak Bantu languages
200 million
what caused Mediterranean ports to connect Africa and Europe?
gold and salt trades from north africa
in ashanti tradition, which side of the family does the lineage follow
the mothers
how did the islam reach the east coast
Islam reached the Swahili coast through peaceful trade beginning around the 9th century.
which 3 areas did missionaries spread Christianity to in the 1800s/
the Great Lakes region, Central Africa, and
Southern Africa.
how many languages are understood by scholars
650
how do they help Africa in the deserts
building cities in the deserts and other areas
Religion among the Ashanti blends animism with what 2 religion?
christianity
Swahili cultural life reflects which 2 countries/regions?
africa and the middle east
what is the worship building for christians
the church
what of the Bantu traditions are people most fond of
music, dance, oral storytelling, and
communal rituals.
what is the biggest part of Arabic that impacted africa
language
what is the Ashanti's main symbol?
the golden stool
the Swahili is connected to which ocean
indian ocean
what is the worship book for christianity
the bible