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Medieval West Africa
Vocabulary for the Medieval West Africa
Term | Definition |
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Natural Resource | A resource that is found naturally on the Earth. |
Sahara Desert | A desert in North Africa and the northern part of West Africa that is approximately 3,500,000 square miles. |
The Sahel | A zone of semi desert that is south of the Sahara. It is not as dry as the Sahara. |
Savanna | An area of tall grasses and scattered trees. The savanna has a long rainy season. |
Trade Route | A path that trading occurs on. |
Tribute | Payment made to another state or ruler as a sign of dependence. |
Taxes | A payment that goes to the government. |
Population Growth | Increase of the number of individuals. |
Extended Families | An immediate family plus other close family members. |
Kingdom of Ghana | A kingdom in West Africa that lasted between 500-1200 C.E. It arose from the Sahel and then extended to the valley between the Senegal and Niger Rivers. |
Government | The group of people that rules the people in an area. |
Trans-Saharan Trade |