Africa's religious and ethnic groups

Front

What is a community of people that share a common culture called?

Back

Ethnic group

Front

What is a group of people that have a common sacred text and share a belief system called?

Back

Religious Group

Front

What are the two most common religious groups in Africa?

Back

Islam & Christianity

Front

What is the largest ethnic group in Africa?

Back

The Bantu

Front

Where do the Ashanti live?

Back

Ghana and the Ivory Coast

Front

How many Bantu people are there?

Back

70 million

Front

What religion do the Swahili people practice?

Back

Islam

Front

What is the belief that animals, plants, and trees have spirits?

Back

Animism

Front

Which ethnic group has a sacred Golden Stool?

Back

The Ashanti

Front

Why is the golden stool important to the Ashanti people?

Back

It is a symbol of the Ashanti King's power