Africa and Religion Quick Check

Question

Which statement best explains the impact Indigenous religions have had on the practice of Islam and Christianity in Africa? (1 point)
• Today Christianity makes up 49 percent of Africa's population, Islam makes up 42 percent, and Indigenous religions make up 9 percent.
• Many of the rituals and traditions of Indigenous religions were incorporated into the practice of Islam and Christianity in Africa
• Christianity started to spread through Africa due to the establishment of missions and missionaries.
• Islam spread through Africa as a result of conquest and trade routes.

Answer 1

Many of the rituals and traditions of Indigenous religions were incorporated into the practice of Islam and Christianity in Africa.