PPT-Religion and Culture in Africa

6 th Grade UBD Unit 8 Religion and Culture in Africa Preview Traditional Religion in Africa For thousands of years the nativeborn people of Africa have practiced traditional religions. Ifé Oguntokun. The idea of Africa created by a multitude of means, which vary depending on the period in . question. In order to create an image of what is “Africa” there are many instances where ideas are made through images of “Africans”. Definition of ritual. A ritual . must fit into four categories. These four categories are that it must be a repetitive social practice, it must be set off from the routines of day to day life, it must follow some sort of ritual schema, and it must be encoded in myth. Ritual often has its roots in myth and religion, tying itself to ancient practices between the divine and humans. However, a ritual does not have to be religious in nature; graduation ceremonies and birthday parties are rituals as well. Arely. Marquez . Standards 7.4.3,7.4.4,7.4.5. Government. Both Rulers and People Benefit. Favors. Taxes. Power. Loyalty. Ghana’s Government. Divided into provinces. Leaders. District Chiefs. Chiefs Clan. Religions. Monotheistic. – . belief in one deity. Polytheistic. – . belief in many deities. Animistic. – . objects (trees, mountains, rivers) have spirits. Atheistic. – . belief that there is no deity. Let’s Review: What is Culture?. How Would You Define Religion?. A Definition for Religion. Religion is a system of symbols and rituals.. In a religion, people form powerful beliefs, values, meanings, and practices around symbols and rituals to express who they are in relationship to a higher power (. (1750 – 1900). By Charles Ma. The Old Africa: . Pre-Imperialistic Era. New African States. Nationalism in Africa: The Zulus. The . Nguni. people had farmed and raised cattle in south-east Africa.. Lauren Lukas Chris Smith . . Caity. Bowen Eric Matthews. Kelsey Springer Q Lee. Introduction. India- Diversity. Spain and Portugal- Bullfighting. Australia- Outdoor Recreational . A. ctivities. DO NOW: Read Introduction. Shinto is one of the two major religions in Japan.  The other is Buddhism.  Shinto began in the prehistoric period.  Shinto stresses an appreciation for the beauties of nature.  The earth, sky, sea, sun, moon, and the stars are worshipped as gods.  The sun is worshipped as the goddess Amaterasu, ancestress of the Japanese emperors.  The moon is the male god, while Mount Fuji is the mountain goddess.  Shinto festivals are held throughout the year, especially at the change of seasons in spring and fall. Many centuries later, Buddhism was introduced to Japan.  Buddhism and Shinto are quite different in their beliefs.. Movement of Bantu Speaking People into Africa south of equator. Began around 3000 B.C.E. from southeastern Nigeria and the Cameroons. Over time, 400 distinct Bantu languages developed. By 1. st. century C.E., Bantu agriculturalists occupied forest regions of equatorial Africa; some had probably reached East African coast. Note: the classical period in Africa actually extends well into the Post-Classic in Eurasia. In the Americas all civilized eras, Pre-classical, Classical, and Post-Classical constitute one long era spanning roughly 200BCE to 1500 CE.. Religion plays a significant role in the lives of . Americans. High for industrialized nations but somewhat less than poor nations. Gallup. Secularization. Sociologists have often argued that the role of religion is in long-term decline within advanced capitalist nations. .–A.D. . 1500). . Lesson 7 . Trading States of East Africa. . Learning Objectives. Explain how religion influenced the development of Axum and Ethiopia.. Understand how trade affected the city-states in East Africa.. Core values and beliefs come from religion. Enmeshed with our cultural and social systems. Tied to pop growth. Politics. Design and structure of cities. Sacred space. Marriage, family, education, laws, health code. Religion. A set of beliefs . an explanation of the origins and purpose of humans and their role on earth. existence of a higher power, spirits or god. Which involves rituals, festivals, rites of passage and space (religious landscapes).