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Chapter 13
Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Rift | a long, deep valley formed by the movement of the Earth's crust. |
Sub - Sahara | Africa south of the Sahara |
Sahel | A semiarid region in Africa just south of the Sahara that separates the desert from wetter lands |
Savannah | An open grassland with scattered trees |
Rain Forest | a moist, densely wooded area that contains many different plants and animals |
Animism | The belief that bodies of water, animals, trees, and other natural objects have spirits. |
Silent Barter | A process in which people exchange goods without contacting each other directy |
Sundiata........ Person | founder of the empire of mali, his reigh is record in legends |
Mansa Musa.......Person | Mali's greatest and most famous mansa, or ruler, he was devout Muslim. He made a famous pilgrimage to mecca that helped spread Mali's Fame |
Griot | a west African story teller |
Proverb | a short saying of wisdom or truth |