Quiz for:
African Origins of Major Western Religions

Question 1

What term was used by Europeans to degrade African religions?

Question 2

What major work is attributed to Saint Augustine?

Question 3

Which publication by Saint Augustine is considered foundational to Christian thought?

Question 4

Why is it important to recognize African contributions to major world religions?

Question 5

Which religious text was notably influenced by Egyptian religion?

Question 6

Which African religious practice parallels early Judaism and Christianity?

Question 7

Who were two key religious figures whose influences stemmed from African religious principles?

Question 8

Which practice in Christianity shares a close resemblance to African ceremonial practices involving dance and music?

Question 9

How did colonialism affect the perception of African traditional religions?

Question 10

What philosophical concept is mirrored in the veneration of sacred trees and spirits in African religions?

Question 11

What practice in Christianity is mirrored by African traditional libations and rituals?

Question 12

What is a common misconception about African traditional religions?

Question 13

What role did Tertullian play in the development of Christian theology?

Question 14

What is one reason for the exclusion of African contributions to world religions?

Question 15

How did Africans contribute to the development of Egypt's high culture?