Ethnic and Religious groups

1. Africa's Ethnic And Religious Groups BY: Mr. Jean FRancois Africa's Ethnic And Religious Groups By Mr. Jean Francois

2. The diversity in Africa 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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. Types of Religious groups Christianity - Dominant Belief system in Africa Islam- Second most dominant belief system in Africa Traditional beliefs- are commonly practiced Hinduism-least belief system

7. Religious groups in Africa

8. COMPARE AND CONTRAST What are the differences between ethnic and religious groups?

9. The differences Ethnic groups share: language physical features Race Culture traditions

10. Religious groups share: C ommon belief systems Traditions Customs

11. Similarities? Ethnic and religious share the elements such as grouping, customs and traditions