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North Africa

// Cultural Questions

How is the culture of North Africa unique? // North Africa is very unique in many ways. One of these ways is that Islam has a great effect in this region; in fact, more than 95% of North Africa is made of these Muslims. Islam also greatly unifies the countries in North Africa such as Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. Also because of the Muslims, North Africa has the most people speaking Arabic. This region is __very__ unique.

-How have North Africa's cultures changed? Answer-The ways cultures have changed in North Africa is people from other lands have brought there religon and customs to North Africa. Also since it is a hub of trade being a gateway bettwen Africa, Europe, and Asia its cultures have influenced others and other cultures have influenced it.  -What is the influence of Islam in North Africa?  Answer-Religion is very big in North Africa. More than 95% of north Africans are Islam. People that practice Islam are called Muslim. Muslims only believe in one god, the word for god is Allah.  -What are the five pillars of Islam?  Answer-Declaration of FaithDeclaring belief in one God and in Muhammad as God's final messenger prayer---Reciting prayers five times a day: at dawn: at mid day; in the afternoon at sunset and in the evening All misgiving---Giving a portion of one’s wealth to the needy Fasting---Not eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset during the ninth month in the Muslim Year, Ramadan Pilgrimage---Making the hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime if able

Vocabulary Terms Cultural Diffusion- The movement of customs and ideas. Culture- Is the way of life a of a group of people who share similar beliefs and customs Five Pillars of Islam- Declartion of faith in one God, prayer, all misigivings, fasting, pilgrimage



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