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` Ethnic Groups
and Religious Groups
in Africa
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What are the differences between ethnic groups and religious groups?
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Ethnic groups share –
language physical features customs traditions
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Religious groups share common
belief systemsBUT
are not necessarily a single
ethnic group.
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For example:
Arabs may be Muslims or Christians.
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Which concept relates to religion rather than ethnicity?A. Kimba is Ashanti.B. Mustafa follows the Quran.C. Kemal is a nomadic herder.
D. Jambo speaks Swahili.
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Shara is Arab. Why can’t it beassumed that Shara is Muslim?
A. All Arabs are not Muslim B. All Arabs are Christian C. Muslims are not Arab D. Christians are not Arab
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*The main ethnic groups found in Africa are:
Arabs Ashanti Bantu Swahili
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What religion do the different ethnic groups belong to?
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Many religions are found throughout Africa.
There are Muslims, Christians, and
followersof traditional religions.
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*A traditional religion follows a
mixture of spiritual and supernatural powers. In somecases these traditional beliefs
are combined with Christianity.
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Arabs may be Muslims or
Christians. However in Africa, Islam
is predominate.
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Ashanti follow traditional religions.
They believe that plants, animals, and trees have
souls. They also believe in fairies, witches, and forest
monsters.
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Bantu follow a traditional religion. They believe in the
power of their ancestors.
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Swahili are followers of Islam with traditional
elements.
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*Arabs -Islam or Christian, mostly Islam
*Ashanti – traditional religions
*Bantu - traditional religions, believe in power of ancestors
*Swahili – Islam with traditional elements
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Where do the people
live?
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*Arabs are found in
North Africa.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQNLj3zMyVY
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*The Ashanti live
in West Africa.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgaGB9o2ZgI
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*Bantu live in Central Africa and migrated to
the area around the Congo River. They
eventually migrated east to Kenya and south
to South Africa.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQpP3bnHFMc
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*The Swahili were found in East Africa, where
they merged with Arabs. Now
they are a mixed group from many
backgrounds. They converted to Islam as
early as 7th century A.D.
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Putting it all together
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Where do the ethnic groups live?
The majority of people in North Africa are Arabs.
Write ARAB on your map in North Africa.
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What makes Arabs an ethnic group?
Arabs have common ancestry.
Arabic is the official language.
Write SPEAK ARABICon your map.
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Most Arabs follow the same religion – Islam.
Write = ISLAM on your
map.
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Extended families are common. Children and parents share a house
with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and
cousins, in an extended family.
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On your map, write Extended Family in North
Africa.Families have fewer children here. Write
2-4 childrenon your map.
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2/3 of North Africans live in urban areas. Write
Mainly Urban on your map.
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Sub-Saharan Africa
There are hundreds of different ethnic groups.
On your map BELOW the Sahara, write
Many Ethnic Groups.
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When Africa was ruled by colonial powers, European
languages became the official languages of sub-Saharan
countries. Most kept European languages as official languages after independence. Write
Speak French, English, or Portuguese
on your map.
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Along the equator many people speak a common
language – Swahili. It is a blend of native languages,
Arabic and Portuguese. Write
Speak Swahili next to the equator.
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Each ethnic group has its own religion. However, Arab traders introduced Islam to the area directly
under the Sahara. European missionaries
and colonists also introduced Christianity.
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Under the Sahara write
Local Religions
Arab influence=
Colonial influence =
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Most people live in small farming villages.
Some areas are urban, such as Lagos, Nigeria.
WriteSome areas urban
on your map.
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Over 2/3 of the people live and work in rural
areas.Write
Mainly Ruralon your map.
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Many people in farming villages have large
families. In rural areas the family and village all help raise the children.
WriteVillage family4-7 children on your map.