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Chapter 7 Vocabulary
World History Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sahara | The largest desert on Earth |
| Great Rift Valley | A distinctive feature, where mountains loom over deep canyons |
| Congo River | Farther to the south lies the Congo basin, with its dense vegetation watered by the mighty |
| Plateau | relatively high, flat land areas, and deserts of the south |
| Kalahari | in the south is the largest desert |
| Savanna | broad grasslands dotted with small trees and shrubs, exist both north and south of the rain forest. |
| Nubia | a busy trade had arisen between Egypt and the area to the south |
| Kushites | who were still using bronze and stone weapons, were overwhelmed by the Assyrians. |
| Ethiopia | Axum was founded by Arabs and combined Arab and African cultures. |
| King Ezana | The Axumite ruler, invaded and conquered Kush. |