African Cultures SS7G4 The student will describe the diverse cultures of the people who live in Africa. a. Explain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group. b. Explain the diversity of religions within the Arab, Ashanti, Bantu, and Swahili ethnic groups.

Warm Up Explain the difference between an ethnic group and a religious group. Answer the following: Which concept relates to religion rather than ethnicity? A. Kimba is Ashanti. B. Mustafa follows the Quran. C. Kemal is a nomadic herder. D. Jumbo speaks Swahili.

Based on the reading, answer the following questions: What is significant about the Bantu migration? Why are the Bantu known more as a language group than as an ethnic group? How are the traditional religious beliefs of the Ashanti similar to the traditional religious beliefs of the Japanese? Based on the Golden Stool, what can we infer is a resource available in Western Africa?

Questions Continued What is the biggest influence on Arabic art? How has the environment shaped the Arabic culture of Northern Africa? How did trade influence the language and religion of the Swahili? What ethnic group seems to have had the most influence on Swahili culture? How have the Swahili influenced culture in the United States?

Other culture traits (foods, art, clothing) Complete the Chart Bantu Ashanti Arab Swahili Region Religion Other culture traits (foods, art, clothing)

Completed Chart Region Religion Bantu Ashanti Arab Swahili Region From the equator to Southern Africa Western Africa (Ghana) Northern Africa Eastern coast of Africa Religion Traditional religion including ancestor worship Traditional religion mixing spiritualism and supernatural powers Sunni Islam Islam mixed with traditional belief in djinns Other culture traits (foods, art, clothing) Considered more of a language group Drum talking Weaving Islamic influences on art. Desert influence on dress, nomadic lifestyle and diet. Arabic influence on language, religion, diet, and art. Brightly colored clothes

Show What You Know Create a Culture Map Title your paper “African Cultures Map” Draw an outline map of Africa in the center of your paper. Create a key and color the map according to your key to indicate the region each culture lived. Divide the remainder of the page into four parts. Label a section near each culture’s region with the name of that culture and include a description of the culture. See the rubric on the next slide.

Accuracy of Information 4 3 2 1 Required elements All required elements included Most required elements included Some required elements included Few required elements included Map Map is accurately and proportionately drawn Map contains some inaccuracies or disproportion Map contains many inaccuracies or disproportion Map is not included or is not appropriately drawn Cultures All 4 cultures included and appropriately placed All 4 cultures are included but not appropriately placed Not all cultures are included but are in the appropriate place Not all cultures are included and /or are not appropriately placed Accuracy of Information All information is accurate Most information is accurate Some information is accurate Little of the information is accurate Neatness Project is very neatly done and contains additional formatting Project is neatly done. Project is somewhat sloppy and/or difficult to read. Project is sloppy and difficult to read.