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7th Social Studies
UNIT 4 VOCABULARY
Term | Definition |
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Dhow | A sailboat with a special triangle shaped sail |
Spiritual | A gospel song |
Matrilineal | Tracing family history through mothers instead of fathers |
Plateau | An area of high, mostly flat land |
Sugarcane | A grassy plant that is grown as a source of sugar |
Swahili | The unique culture of Africa’s East Coast and the language spoken here |
Extended Family | A family made up of several generations |
Clan | A group of people who all share the same ancestor |
Griot | A traditional African storyteller |
Oral History | Stories told out loud and passed down from generation to generation |
Savannas | Tropical grasslands with small trees and bushes |