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topic 14 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| natural resources | a natural material that people can use to meet their needs |
| labor specialization | the division of jobs and skills in society |
| conquest | taking control of a territory |
| caravan | a group that travels together |
| griot | a professional storyteller and oral historian who is keeper of West African history |
| stele | a grand stone pillar that marks a grave |
| monk | a man who dedicates himself to worshiping God |
| caste | a persons social class ranking |
| kinship | a connection based on family relationships |
| lineage | a group of people descended from a common ancestor |
| ethnic group | a region consisting of many villages sharing a distinct culture, language , and identity |
| oral tradition | using oral history,poetry, folk tales, and sayings both to teach and entertain |
| proverb | wise saying |
| polyerhythmic drumming | combines two or more different rhythms at the same time |