The document summarizes some key African cultures and religious groups, including that traditional African beliefs may involve worship of ancestors, spirits, gods, animals, land or natural phenomena. It also notes that major religions in Africa are traditional beliefs, Christianity and Islam, and that ethnic groups often have distinct associated religions, such as Arabs predominantly following Islam, and groups like the Ashanti and Bantu generally practicing traditional religions involving ancestors and spiritual/supernatural powers.

1. African Cultures

2. Religious Group Share a common belief system, but are not necessarily composed of a single ethnic group.

4. Christianity

6. Besides praying to God and the deities, there is a common theme of sacrifice in African religions. Sacrifice is about giving something up that is very precious for any number of reasons including continuing good fortune and avoidance of disaster.

7. Ethnic Group Each ethnic group has its own distinct language, traditions, arts and crafts, history, way of life and religion

8. Religion of the Arab Ethnic Group Muslims and Christians make up the religion of the Arab ethnic group In Africa, the predominant religion of Arabs is Islam

9. Ashanti Ethnic Group Predominately practice a traditional religion Mixture of spiritual and supernatural powers

10. Bantu Ethnic Group Practice a traditional religion Belief in the power of ancestors in everyday life

12. Your Turn! Can you explain what a traditional religion is??