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7-SS_5-2
Core7 SS Ch. 5 Lesson 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A region where only certain types of plants grow, determined by the soil and climate of the area. | vegetation zone |
| The large desert that makes up most of North Africa and parts of West Africa. | the Sahara |
| A flat grassland with scattered trees in a tropical region that covers the middle section of West Africa. | savannah |
| The first empire between the Sahara and the forests of southern West Africa; gained power by controlling the gold and salt trade. | Ghana |
| The Muslim group that came to power in North Africa in the 11th century and conquered Ghana's capital in 1076. | Almoravids |
| Large river that runs across West Africa, which is a key route for transportation, communication, and trade. | the Niger River |
| Term that means "across the Sahara" | trans-Sahara |
| This animal that can cover great distances with little food or water was vital to trade caravans crossing the desert. | camels |
| Written language introduced into West Africa by Berber traders. | Arabic |
| Most of the traders who brought salt across the Sahara to trade with Ghana were part of this group of North African Muslims. | the Berbers |