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Ethnic Groups of Africa

Ethnic Groups of Africa. Ethnic groups:. Ethnic Groups in Africa: Bantu, Swahili, Ashanti and Arabs- share many common characteristics, such as language, physical features, customs and traditions. Religious Groups.

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Ethnic Groups of Africa

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  1. Ethnic Groups of Africa

  2. Ethnic groups: Ethnic Groups in Africa: Bantu, Swahili, Ashanti and Arabs- share many common characteristics, such as language, physical features, customs and traditions

  3. Religious Groups Major Religions in Africa: Traditional Beliefs, Christianity and Islam- people who share a common belief system, but not necessary composed of a single ethnic groups.

  4. Major differences between cultures: what makes them unique and differentiates them from other groups Ashanti is a mixture of spiritual and supernatural powers Bantu is a belief in the power of ancestors in everyday life

  5. Includes Muslims and Christians In Africa, the predominant religion for Arabs is Islam Married local women and integrated Muslim is now found throughout Africa Arab

  6. Arab traders lead caravans across the Sahara desert for salt and gold Arabic language was necessary if you want to read Quran/Koran How did Arab ethnicity spread?

  7. Ashanti believe in a supreme God, Nayme Nayme’s children are the natural powers All living things have souls Also believe in Witches Demons Spirits faries What the Ashanti Believe

  8. Ancestors are given respect Ceremonies for all steps of life Birth Puberty Marriage Death Ashanti Family

  9. Bantu were known as farmers, animal herders, iron-making crafts Spread south and east along continent Following rivers and streams Meet and married many new people and cultures Bantu History and Culture

  10. Many Bantu settled in areas with a Muslim presence Others lived in Christian areas Some followed traditional animist religions (believe that spirits living in all things) Other Religions on the Bantu

  11. Mix of African and Muslim Swahili means “one who lives on the coast” in Arabic Most Swahili today are city dwellers Jobs of fishing and trade Swahili

  12. Most Swahili are Muslim Follow a mixture of Muslim and Traditional African Culture called Mila.

  13. Summary • Explain how Islam and Christianity came to Africa. • Explain the differences between Ashanti, Bantu and Swahili ethnic groups.

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