Religious and Ethnic Groups of Africa

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What is the difference between an ethnic group and a religious group? Select the TRUE statement.

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Individuals cannot choose which ethnic group they belong to.

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A group of people who share common characteristics (language, physical appearance, customs, traditions)

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ethnic group

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a group of people who share a common belief system but are not necessarily composed of a single ethnic group

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religious group

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Followers of Islam

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Muslims

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Religion founded by Jesus around 25-30 AD

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Christianity

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An ethnic group is people who

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share a language, ancestry or religion.

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A religious group is people who

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share a belief in god or gods.

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What religion did Arabs bring to Africa?

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Islam