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Warm- Up CRCT Test Prep Questions

Warm- Up CRCT Test Prep Questions. 1. Which would be an example of an ethnic group? a. people who grow similar food b. people who share a language or religion c. people who share a belief in god or gods d. people who like to read the same literature

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Warm- Up CRCT Test Prep Questions

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  1. Warm- UpCRCT Test Prep Questions 1. Which would be an example of an ethnic group? a. people who grow similar food b. people who share a language or religion c. people who share a belief in god or gods d. people who like to read the same literature 2. Which would be an example of a religious group? a. people who grow similar foods b. people who share a language or religion c. people who share a belief in god or gods d. people who like to read the same literature

  2. Standard • SS7G4 The student will describe the diverse cultures of the people who live in Africa. a. Explain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group. b. Explain the diversity of religions within Arab, Ashanti, Bantu, and Swahili ethnic groups. c. Evaluate how the rate of literacy affects the standard of living.

  3. Essential Question • What are the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group?

  4. Activator • Students get in groups of two and explain what they know about an ethnic group and a religious group using a T-chart. • (10 mins.)

  5. Ethnic Groups Is a group of people who share cultural ideas and beliefs that have been a part of their community for generations. Characteristics: (may include) language, religion, a shared history, types of foods, and a set of traditional stories, beliefs, or celebrations.

  6. Religious Groups Shares a belief system in one god or gods, with a specific set of rituals and literature. People from different ethnic groups may share the same religion, though they may be from very different cultures.

  7. Cultural Characteristics of Africa • Today I will learn about the culture of Africa because the culture of a society includes: • The beliefs, customs, laws, art, and ways of living that a group of people share.

  8. Cultures of Africa

  9. Arab • Mixed ethnic group made up of people who Speak Arabic, because it was necessary if one was to be able to read the Quran, Islam’s holy book. • http://www.omniglot.com/soundfiles/udhr/udhr_ar.mp3 • Most practice Islam • Arab people began to spread into North Africa in late 600 A.D. • 2 groups: • Bedouin (nomadic tribes who live in deserts) • Arabs (settle in one area) Nomadic people move from one place to another in search of food and water for themselves andtheir herds.

  10. Ashanti

  11. Ashanti Religion: practice a mixture of spiritual and supernatural powers. Believe that all living things have souls. Live primarily in Ghana The Golden Stool (nations strength depends of safety of stool) Language: Asante

  12. Bantu • Were farmers instead • of hunter-gatherers • Grew grain • Herd cattle, sheep & other animals • Worked with iron • Bantu Migration. One of the largest migrations in human history • http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/ca/books/bkf3/imaps/AC_06_206_bantu/AC_06_206_bantu.html • Hundreds of Bantu-related languages that include many different ethnic groups, though they share a number of cultural characteristics • Traditional tribal religions with a belief in a supreme being and political leadership being accompanied by religious responsibility

  13. Swahili Religions: Islam and traditional religions Located: East African coast from southern Somalia to northern Mozambique Swahili language is considered a Bantu language The word Swahili comes from Arabic word “Swahili”, which means “one who lives on the coast.”

  14. Literacy Rates • How is the standard of living affected by literacy?

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