Ethnic Groups
Which ethnic group mainly lives in North Africa and speaks Arabic?
Arabs
Which religion was spread in Africa by European missionaries?
Christianity
What language do most Arabs in Africa speak?
Arabic
True or False: Ethnic groups are based on culture and ancestry, while religious groups are based on beliefs
True
Golden Stool
Ashanti
Which ethnic group is known for kente cloth weaving and the Golden Stool?
Ashanti
What is the holy book of Islam called?
Quran
What language do the Ashanti speak?
Twi
What are the main ethnic groups in Africa.
Ashanti, Arabs, Swahili, Bantu
Quran
Islam / Muslims
The Swahili people live along which coast of Africa?
East African coast
Which African religion focuses on honoring ancestors and spirits?
Traditional African Religions
What language includes both African and Arabic words and is spoken along the East Coast?
Swahili
Which is usually tied to language and ancestry—ethnic group or religion?
Ethnic Groups
Ancestor Worship
Traditional Religions
The Bantu are spread across which regions of Africa?
Central and Southern Africa
Name one African holiday or tradition celebrated by Christians.
Christmas, Easter, Church Services, Hymns
About how many Bantu languages exist today?
650
Can people from different ethnic groups share the same religion?
Bonus : Give an example.
Yes
(Hausa & Yoruba are different ethnic groups but many are Muslim)
What is the sacred language of Islam, used in the Quran?
Arabic
Ethnic groups can have many things in common like :
(list at least 4) (Bonus : if list all 8)
Shared history, common ancestry, language, religion, traditions, beliefs, holidays, food
What two major religions are most common in Africa today?
Christianity and Islam
As-salaam 'alykum
Peace be unto you
Can people from the same ethnic group follow different religions?
Bonus : Give an example.
Yes
Bantu groups may be Christian, Muslim, or traditional religion followers
What is Animism?
The belief that natural physical entities, including animals, plants, and features of the earth, have a spiritual essence.