Which of the following statements best describes the importance of masks in African religious ceremonies?(1 point)

Question

They are used to represent important individuals such as ancestors, deities, and important cultural heroes.
They are used to protect people from witchcraft.
They are used so people can communicate with the spirit world.
They are used to turn diviners into spirits.

Answer 1

They are used to represent important individuals such as ancestors, deities, and important cultural heroes.

Answer 2

What are deities?(1 point)
They are platforms or tables used for religious services.
They are supernatural beings or lesser gods.
They are deceased family members people pray to for blessings and protection.
They are holy places with a building or structure built on top.

Answer 3

They are supernatural beings or lesser gods.

Answer 4

Which statement best explains the impact Indigenous religions have had on the practice of Islam and Christianity in Africa?(1 point)
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.
Today Christianity makes up 49 percent of Africa’s population, Islam makes up 42 percent, and Indigenous religions make up 9 percent.

Answer 5

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

Answer 6

What was one approach Christians used to convert Africans to Christianity? They conquered kingdoms in Northern Africa They set up trade networks They set up missions They allowed polygamy