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Africa 3.3 Culture
Term | Definition |
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Ethnic Group | group of people who share a common culture history, common ancestry, language, religion, traditions, beliefs, holidays, food, etc |
Religious Group | group of people who share a belief system. They believe in the same god (or gods) and have common sacred text with a specific set of rules about how to live |
Arabs | Live mostly in northern Africa and speak Arabic and most practice Islam |
Ashanti | believe in animism and the Golden Stool, found mostly in Ghana, West Africa, and speak 'Asante', or 'Twi'. |
animism | the belief that natural physical entities, including animals, plants, and features of the earth, have a spiritual essence. |
Bantu | made up of 400 ethnic groups found throughout central and southern parts of the continent, mostly practice Islam, but some practice Christianity or animism. |
Bantu Migration | one of the largest movements of people in Africa's history and intermingled and accepted other traditions and cultures. |
Swahili | inhabit the southern coast of East Africa, in Kenya, Tanzania, & Mozambique. Practice mostly Islam. Name means "one who lives on the coast". |
Islam | Most African cultures practice this religion. |
Traditional Religion | Characteristics include Creation stories Kings are seen as gods, ancestor worship, rituals including art, music, fire, dance, food, drink, charms and amulets. |
Amulets | an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease. |
Arabic | Language of Arab culture & necessary in order to practice Islam. |
Akan Religion | A religion deeply rooted in the Ashanti culture that teaches that plants and animals have souls and should be respected. they also believe in witches and forest monsters. |