18 questions
Which would be an example of an ethnic group?
people who grow similar food
people who share a language or religion
people who share a belief in god or gods
people who like to read the same literature
Which would be an example of an religious group?
people who grow similar food
people who share a language or religion
people who share a belief in god or gods
people who like to read the same literature
What religion did the Arabs bring with them to Africa?
Islam
Judaism
Animism
Christianity
Why was learning Arabic important for those who become Muslims?
The Quran is written in Arabic
Arabic is an easy language to learn
Arabic was the only written language
Muslims are required to speak Arabic
Which were goods Arab traders carried across the Sahara by caravan?
salt and gold
silk and wool
grains and olives
books and writing utensils
Where do most Muslims live in Africa?
only in the Sahel
near the southern tip of Africa
in Northern and Eastern africa
few Muslims live in Africa today
In which country do most Ashanti live?
Egypt
Kenya
Ghana
Morocco
What is the significance of the Golden Stool for the Ashanti people?
It symbolized the power of the Ashanti people
The stool was meant to encourage equal rights for all
The Ashanti would become rich making furniture and household goods
The Ashanti people could only worship if they were sitting on the Golden Stool
Those who practice the traditional Ashanti religion...
use the Quran as their holy book
believe there is one supreme god
believe that Jesus is the son of God
must pray facing Mecca five times a day
What are the main religions found among the Ashanti people today?
traditional religion and Hinduism
a belief in Judaism and Christianity
a traditional Shanti religion, Christianity, and Islam
There is little formal practice of religion among the Ashanti today
Which BEST describes the Bantu people?
nomadic people in the Sahara Desert
a separate race in the northern part of the African continent
live only in cities and towns; none of them farm or herd animals
many different people who share a related language and some cultural characteristics
Why is the Bantu migration so important in the study of Africa?
led to the first settlements in the Sahara
was forced by the African governments in the north
brought language and iron tools across Africa
the people refused to intermarry with Arabs and Muslims
How many people in Africa today are part of the Bantu culture?
only a very few
over 60 million
several hundred thousand
those living in the south of the continent
Which BEST describes the religion of the Bantu people?
most are Muslims
most practice Animism
nearly all are Christians
the Bantu practice a wide variety of religions
Where are the majority of the Swahili people founded?
the Sahel
East Africa
North Africa
South Africa
The Swahili language is a mixture of Bantu and...
Arabic
Muslim
Ashanti
English
What does the word "Swahili" mean in Arabic?
forest dweller
nomad wanderer
one who herds animals
one who lives on the coast
What religion is common among the Swahili today?
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity