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Many Peoples, Many Traditions Chapter 12 Section 4

People and the Environment The people and environment of Africa are very diverse. The people and environment of Africa are very diverse. Africa has jungles, mountains, savannas, and deserts. Africa has jungles, mountains, savannas, and deserts. The people have different languages, customs, government structures, religious beliefs and ways of adapting to the environment. The people have different languages, customs, government structures, religious beliefs and ways of adapting to the environment.

Map of Africa

Adapting to the Environment The peoples of Africa adapted to the diverse landscape of Africa in many ways. The peoples of Africa adapted to the diverse landscape of Africa in many ways. Deserts – Hunting and gathering Deserts – Hunting and gathering Savanna – Herding Savanna – Herding Coasts and Rivers – Fishing Coasts and Rivers – Fishing Dense jungles – slash and burn agriculture Dense jungles – slash and burn agriculture

Forms of Government Along with the various geographical features and people, Africa also had various forms of government. Along with the various geographical features and people, Africa also had various forms of government. Some villages shared power among a number of people. (women, elders, or men) Some villages shared power among a number of people. (women, elders, or men) Some areas were controlled by kings, who divided their kingdoms into districts, which were governed by loyal officials. Some areas were controlled by kings, who divided their kingdoms into districts, which were governed by loyal officials. Some areas elected kings whose power was limited. Some areas elected kings whose power was limited.

Patrilineal vs Matrilineal Family patterns in Africa also varied. Family patterns in Africa also varied. For example, some families were patrilineal, which meant inheritance and kinship ties were passed through father’s side. For example, some families were patrilineal, which meant inheritance and kinship ties were passed through father’s side. However, some families were matrilineal, which meant inheritance and kinship ties were passed through mother’s side. However, some families were matrilineal, which meant inheritance and kinship ties were passed through mother’s side.

Religious Beliefs The religious beliefs also varied in Africa. The religious beliefs also varied in Africa. Some areas were polytheistic. Some areas were polytheistic. Ancestor worship in some areas. Ancestor worship in some areas. Supreme force helped by lesser spirits. Supreme force helped by lesser spirits. Christianity and Islam are major religions in Africa. Christianity and Islam are major religions in Africa.