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The African continent is home to several thousand different Ethnic Groups, each with its distinct language, social and physical traits, traditions, art forms, history, way of life and beliefs. Africa also contains different religious groups

WHAT IS AN ETHNIC GROUP?

An ethnic group is a human population whose members identify with each other, usually on the basis of a presumed common genealogy or ancestry..

Ethnic groups are also usually united by a common cultural, behavioral, linguistic, or religious practices.

TYPES OF ETHNIC GROUPS

The major ethnic Groups of Africa consist of: •+ The Akan •+ The Bambara •+ The Baoule •+ The Bwa •+ The Dan • + The Toussian •+ The Tuareg

•The Dogon •+ The Gan •+ The Gurunsi •+ The Lobi •+ The Mossi •+ The Senoufo

What IS A RELIGIOUS GROUP?

Religious groups are, Individuals involved with or employed in religious denominations or organized religions.

Africa contains Four belief systems such as Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Traditional beliefs

TYPES OF RELIGIOUS GROUPSChristianity- Dominant Belief

system in AfricaIslam- Second most dominant

belief system in AfricaTraditional beliefs- are commonly

practicedHinduism-least belief system

RELIGIOUS GROUPS IN AFRICA

BREAKDOWN

Green: Christian-ity

Brown: Islam

Gray: Traditional Belief systems

Dark green:Hinduism

COMPARE AND CONTRAST

What are the differences between ethnic and religious groups?•

THE DIFFERENCES

Ethnic groups share: language physical features Race Culture traditions

Religious groups share:

• Common belief systems

• Traditions• Customs

SIMILARITIES?Ethnic and religious share the elements such as grouping, customs and traditions