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Africa Unit 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Islam | Monotheistic religion from the Middle East which worships Allah; has 5 core beliefs called the 5 Pillars |
| Swahili | Culture & language developed in Africa that blends Indian, African, and Muslim traditions together |
| Bantu Migration | The movement of people to Sub-Saharan Africa due to desertification. These people were linked by language |
| Cultural Diffusion | the blending of cultures from one place to another due to trade and interaction |
| Exchange | The act of giving and acquiring goods, beliefs, and culture through trade |
| Trans-Saharan | A term meaning across or through the Sahara Desert |
| Monsoons | Seasonal weather patterns in the Indian Ocean that include high winds and heavy rain |
| Sub-Saharan | A term meaning below or South of the Sahara Desert |
| Hieroglyphics | The Egyptian language based on characters |
| Mansa Musa | Malian king who was known for his wealth. Made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca as a Muslim |
| Hajj | Arabic word meaning pilgrimage; Muslims make a religious journey to Mecca as part of their faith |
| Trans-Atlantic | A term used to describe the voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, typically when describing the Slave Trade |
| Animism | The religious belief that spirits live in nature and humans should be worshipping them |
| Civilization | An advanced, organized society that includes aspects such as: writing, government, language, religion, innovations |
| Traditional | A practice or belief that has been continually done for many generations |
| Geography | The physical or environmental features and locations of the planet. |
| Mali Empire | West African empire that grew rich from Trans-Saharan trade |
| Indian Ocean network | Maritime trade network that connected Eastern Africa, the Middle East, and Asian continent; famous for monsoons |
| East-African city states | City states that participated in maritime trade and developed Swahili culture due to their interactions with foreign merchants |
| Middle Passage | The torturous part of the journey of Africans who had been sold into slavery for Europeans in the Americas |
| Triangle Trade | Exchange between Europe, Africa, and the Americas developed as part of the Trans-Atlantic network |
| Ibn Battuta | Muslim traveler and writer who met Mansa Musa and was important in describing ancient civilizations |
| Great Zimbabwe | Sub Saharan civilization famous for its city walls and its trade connections with East Africa |
| Benin | Sub Saharan civilization famous for its bronze statues and art |
| West African Kingdoms | Ghana, Mali, and Songhai became rich from Trans-Saharan trade in Gold & Salt |
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