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medieval west africa
| Terms | Definition |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource | A resource taken from nature. Not man-made. |
| Trade Route | A path taken by one or more countries in order to trade. Trade strengthens economy and helps it run. |
| Sahara Desert | One of the hottest deserts located in Northern Africa. Was a big obstacle for trade. |
| Tribute | A fee that a leader or another country pays in order to be protected. Sort of like surrendering. |
| Savanna | A place with tall grasses and scattered trees. |
| Taxes | Fees imposed by the government on things like goods or shelter. |
| Population Growth | When the population of an area is increased. |
| Sahel | Similar to a savanna. |
| Extended Families | Immediate family plus aunts, cousins, grandparents, etc. |
| Government | The authorities over a certain state. There are different types of government. |
| Kingdom of Ghana | A very rich kingdom that used to be in Africa. |
| Monarchy | A type of government with a king or an heir. |
| Wangara | Had lots of gold. Citizens kept gold mines a secret. |
| Taghaza | Place for trade between salt merchants gold miners. |
| Trans-Saharan Trade | The trade that took place after crossing a specific trade route, the Saharan Desert. |