Major Religions
Gees
(Geez)
Christian-Muslim Interaction
Contrasts in
Daily Life
100
True or False? Farmers brought over the religion of Christianity to Ethiopia..
False, Missionaries did!
100
Geez is one of the world's oldest _________
Languages
100
Christians and Muslims have not lived peacefully at all. True or False?
False, Both religions have co-existed for most of Ethiopia's History
100
Where do 16% of the population live?
In the Cities
200
Muslim Arabs brought over the religion of _____.
Islam
200
True or False When Ethiopian Christians formed a unique branch of Christianity, it had it's own traditions and language
True
200
When Christians and Muslims did fight, what did they fight over?
Religious Issues
200
People who live in rural areas do what to make a living?
Many people farm, herd cattle, of fish to make a living. Or they specialize in jobs such as beekeeping or woodworking
300
Some Ethiopians practice traditional ______ religions.
African
300
True or False With being surrounded by Muslim Arabs, Ethiopian Christians had lots of contact with other Christians elsewhere
False They had very little contact
300
What percent of Ethiopia's Population are Christian?
35%
300
True or False? If false, correct the phrase. People in urban areas rarely have electricity and running water.
False, people in RURAL areas rarely have electricity and running water.
400
When Ethiopian Christians separated from the rest of the Christians, they formed the ______ Christian Church.
Coptic
400
As Muslim arabs took control of Ethiopia's coastal regions, Ethiopian Christians began moving where?
Father Inland
400
What percent of Ethiopia's Population are Muslim?
45%
400
Cities such as Addis Ababa are centers of ________ and _____ that reflect diverse populations.
1.)Business 2.)Trade