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Africa
Question | Answer |
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shaman | believed to have supernatural powers: the ability to see the future and heal the sick. |
mankala | a counting game |
nomad | one who travels and does not settle in one area |
Zulu dolls | handmade beaded dolls which symbolize healing, fertility, and love |
shuka | a red cotton cloth wrapped around the body worn by the Maasai tribe |
raffia | a natural fiber made from the native palm tree of Africa |
fufu | a traditional African dish made out of yams, plantains, or maize |
kente cloth | a traditional ceremonial cloth for kings and queens of the Ashanti tribe |
savanna | a flat, open region or plain without trees |
Mansa Musa | He was emperor of Mali, one of the largest empires of the world. He made a pilgrimage to Mecca and gave away gold to people along the way. |
Kush | a kingdom ,also called Nubia ,known as the iron center of Africa |
King Sundiata | "The lion prince" made the city of Timbuktu the center of learning and a center for Islamic religion |
King Ezana | He expanded Aksum which became a major trade center. He converted to CHristianity which became the major religion of the kingdom. |
Carthage | First established in 814 BCE by the Phoenician Empire, Carthage grew to become the most powerful city in the Mediterranean. |
Kashta | a Kushite king who invaded and conquered Egypt |