-
Traditional animistic religion still practiced due to Africa's diverse geography which causes it to be decentralized and have isolated societies who have not adopted new relgions
even despite gaining womens' rights -
introduced by Vasco de Gama's voyages to South Africa in the European Age of Exploration
some leaders adopted Christianity ex. Alfonso I of the Congo because politcal incentive and a way to associate themselves with the advanced societies and perhaps gain favor -
introduced from Middle East
even after they gained independence still remained practicing these religions -
helped introduce Buddhism, Islam and Confucianism to Kilwa and Great Zimbabwe silmilar patterns in Latin America
-
Africa was partitioned between the European nation and the influeced regoins on the coast and exterior were brought inward
colonialism led to further influence
ex. French in Algeria had a system of direct rule to culturally assimilate local populations