Which of the following statements best describes the indigenous religion of much of sub-Saharan Africa?
a. Much of sub-Saharan Africa was Christian but later converted to Islam under military pressure.
b. Sub-Saharan groups were influenced by Hindu beliefs brought in through east African trading ports such as Kilwa.
c. Animistic religion, belief in the power of natural forces personified as deities, characterized much of Africa.
d. Uniquely, African societies lacked any religious principles prior to the arrival of the Christians and Muslims.
e. African religion prior to the arrival of the Muslims was typified by an independent form of monotheism characterized by worship in monumental temple complexes.
Answer: C