7th -Unit 3.2 Africa Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| ethnic group | a group of people who share a common culture, which includes history, common ancestry, language, religion, traditions, beliefs, holidays, food, etc |
| religious group | a group of people who share a belief system. They believe in the same god (or gods) and have a common sacred text with a specific set of rules about how to live. |
| Arabs | live mostly in northern Africa, 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'. |
| Swahili | inhabit the southern coast of East Africa, in Kenya, Tanzania, & Mozambique; practice mostly Islam and their name means "one who lives on the coast". |
| 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; they intermingled and accepted other traditions and cultures. |
| monotheistic | the belief in or worship of one God. |
| polytheistic | the belief in or worship of more than one god. |
| traditional religion | Characteristics include creation stories, kings are seen as gods, ancestor worship, and 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. |
| 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. |
| animism | the belief that natural physical entities, including animals, plants, and features of the earth, have a spiritual essence. |
| Islam | Most African cultures practice this religion. |
| Arabic | language of Arab culture and necessary in order to practice Islam. |
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