Ethnic and Religious Groups of Africa

This ethnic group formed on the east coast of Africa after many Arabs mirgrated to the area...

• Bantu

• Arab

• Ashanti

• Swahili

This smaller ethnic group is found in the country of Ghana.

• Bantu

• Arabs

• Ashanti

• Swahili

This ethnic group was a part of a large migration from central Africa to southern parts of Africa.

• Bantu

• Arabs

• Ashanti

• Swahili

This ethnic group mirgrated from the Middle East to north Africa.

• Bantu

• Arab

• Ashanti

• Swahili

People in this ethnic group brought their language with them as they migrated across Africa, heavily contributing to the creation of many modern-day African languages.

• Bantu

• Arab

• Ashanti

• Swahili

This ethnic group believes their first King (1701) was given a "Golden Stool" from the heavens.

• Bantu

• Arab

• Ashanti

• Swahili

This ethnic group was created when Arab merchants began marrying Bantu women, creating a whole new culture and language.

• Bantu

• Arab

• Ashanti

• Swahili

These TWO ethnic groups are majority Muslim.

• Bantu

• Arab

• Ashanti

• Swahili

This ethnic group practices a wide range of religions, including Christianity, Islam and Animism.

• Bantu

• Arab

• Ashanti

• Swahili

An ethnic group does NOT share the same...

• Culture

• History

• Language

• Job ocupation