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Cultures of Africa

Bantu People

Location of the Bantu They make up 2/3 of Africa’s population Originally, they resided in the country of Cameroon. Bantu Migration- They began to travel to other parts of the continent as the desert began to expand. Today the Bantu live all over Africa south of the Sahara.

Religion of the Bantu Traditional African Beliefs- Believe in ghosts and their power over people. Some ghosts are in the form of dead ancestors, kings, or warriors. Christianity Islam

Languages of the Bantu Many Bantu Languages Swahili is the most widely spoken Bantu language

Cultural Facts Agricultural People- introduced millet and sorghum Metal work including iron smelting and iron tools

Ashanti People

Location of the Ashanti Southern Ghana Ivory Coast Togo Burkina Faso

Religion of the Ashanti Traditional Beliefs Animists- belief in witches, tree fairies, and supernatural powers. Nayme – supreme god Ancestor worship Tradition of the Golden Stool Christianity and Islam

Languages of the Ashanti Twi

Daily Life Weaving- Kente cloth Wood Carving Talking Drums are used to teach languages Family Facts: Child receives flesh and blood from their mother and their spirit and soul from their father Woman cannot marry without the consent of parents and do not meet spouse until married.

Swahili Swahili

Location of the Swahili Islands and East Coast of Africa (Kenya and Tanzania)

Religion of the Swahili Many practice Islam Traditional beliefs – mila Spirits can possess a person Religions beliefs go with herbal medicines to heal sickness

Languages of the Swahili Closely related to Bantu language

Cultural Facts Fisherman Art: carved wooden doors, architecture Wear amulets containing versus from the Koran

Review of Arabs Location- North Africa and Sahel Region Religion- Practice Islam Language- Speak Arabic Cultural Facts: Products are wheat, dates, rice, and olive oil Pita and Fava beans are important to their diet

Religions of Africa North Africa and Sahel Region are often Muslim Christianity is also practice throughout Africa Most Africans practice traditional beliefs Animism- spirits in nature Ancestor Worship Traditional medicines such as herbs, etc.

Muslim population in Africa