1. Ethnic Groups of Africa
SSWG4g. Describe the ethnic and religious groups in Sub- Saharan Africa; include major customs and traditions.

2. If everyone had their own country…

3. Ashanti Where: Central Ghana Culture: Speak Twi Rich in proverbs
Animism
Trees, animals etc. have souls
Ancestor worship
“Talking drums”
How young boys learn the language
Much of jazz, blues & reggae have roots here
Kente Cloth
Women make thread but only men can weave cloth
Reserved for royalty

4. Ashanti

5. Swahili
Where: Eastern coast of Africa (Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique)
Culture
Language is a mix of Arabic & Bantu
Swahili is considered the international language of Africa
Primary Muslim
Much of the food is influenced by Middle East & India
Clothing of bright cloths
Kwanzaa is Swahili based

6. Swahili

7. Masai Where: Eastern Africa Culture
Traditional clothing made of calfskin or buffalo hide
Also known for bright red robes
Herders and farmers
Rites of passage
At 15 boys become junior warriors and live apart to protect.
Earlobe piercings
Around 8 have upper part pierced
Age 10 lower part—expanded with wood
Known for intricate beadwork and jewelry

8. Masai

9. Khoikhoi & San Khoikhoi & San are not the same but closely related
Where: Khoikhoi=Western portions of Southern Africa
Where: San=Eastern portions of Southern Africa
Sometimes called “bushmen” because of where they live
Culture:
Considered to be a “short” ethnic group
Extensive folktales related to the Bantu
Mostly nomadic hunter gatherers
Some herding
Ancient rock paintings
Extensive rights of passage
“Persistence hunting”

10. Khoikhoi & San

11. Ibo Where: Central Africa Culture:
Language related to Kwa, but with sounds playing a role
Polytheistic
Proverbs very important
Musical style has lots of percussion instruments
Masks
Eat a lot of yams

12. Ibo