african cultures

3. Group of people that live in West Africa, mainly Ghana. They speak Twi & weave Kente cloth.
4. People that speak the Bantu language which has hundreds of dialects. The Bantu migration 4,000 years ago spread the Bantu language & culture all over the continent. Today, most Bantu tribes are found in the Southern part of Africa.
6. A monotheistic religion that began in the Middle East & is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Came to Africa in the 1st & 2nd centuries & was spread across the continent by missionaries. More common in Sub Saharan Africa.
8. many different types of people or things
10. Group of people that live in East Africa (Swahili Coast) & speak Swahili.
11. group of Muslims that believe the leader can be any good Muslim
12. Group group of people with a common set of BELIEFS. You choose your religion.

1. A variety of religions across Africa that have been practiced for generations & passed down. They often believe in the importance of ancestors, spirits, nature, & storytelling. Sometimes called “animism.”
2. group of people that share a common LANGUAGE, History, Race, etc. You are born into your ethnic group
5. group of Muslims that believe the leader must be a descendent of Muhammed
7. Ethnic group that lives mainly in North Africa & speak Arabic.
9. A monotheistic religion that teaches that there is only one God and that Muhammad is his prophet. Followers are called Muslims. Brought to Africa by the Arabs around 700 CE & quickly became the main religion of North Africa.