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Arab, Ashanti, Bantu, Swahili

Arab

Arab Culture and Religion Speak Arabic Most Arabs are Islamic Islamic influence is in the Arab Culture. (Art, Geometric shapes, repetitive art, symmetry, bright colors, calligraphy) Education is important. Literacy = being able to read and understand the Quran

Arab Culture and Religion 2 Calendars. Traditional: 365 days. Only used for business and work purposes. This is what the rest of the world uses. Lunar: 354 days. HOLIDAYS, ASTROLOGY Based on the moon, the dates on the calendar are not the same every year.

Ashanti

Kente: ceremonial cloth that represents history, philosophy, ethics, language.

Ashanti Culture and Religion Religion: Mix of supernatural and spiritual powers. Believe plants, animals, and trees have souls The Ashanti believe lower gods (spirits) are on earth to assist humans. Ashanti priests serve the spirits and act as mediators between the supreme god and humans.

Ashanti Culture and Religion Mothers family is more important Women pick cotton and spin into thread while men weave Kente Mothers teach pottery and house skills, farming, carrying water Fathers teach sons a skill of their choice.

Bantu

Bantu Culture and Religion Farmers and Herders Located in Central and Southern Africa Prehistoric: have been around since 50,000 BC

Bantu Culture and Religion 60 million Africans can trace their language back to Bantu. (400 African languages have Bantu roots) Many are Christian or Islamic but still have more belief in Magic or curses

Bantu Muslims Not allowed to play drums or dance VERY strict Women must dress by Muslim standards

Swahili

Swahili Culture and Religion Muslim / Arab culture is very important Children finish early Elementary School, some finish Middle and High School Parents realize education is important for finding a job Many Swahili people work for the government, in offices, and schools.

Swahili Culture and Religion Most homes have electricity, indoor water, and a few bedrooms Running water is important because Muslim’s must wash before they eat. Relatively high standard of living Language has Bantu roots. Many people speak English