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Medieval Africa v2.0

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Define "kinship" - connection among people by blood, marriage, or adoption
Define "clan" - a group of people related by blood or marriage
Define "labor specialization" - focus on specific types of work
Define "griot" - an official storyteller in an African civilization
Even though Africans were under the control of powerful empires, they had a greater sense of loyalty to their_________________________. family and village (clan living together)
Kinship groups formed the__________of many African societies. governments
In kinship groups the______ _______made important decisions. eldest members
Most of village life center around the task of_______. farming
West African kingdoms began to grow through_____. trade
Rulers in Africa are known as_____. kings
Kings were also the_________leaders and would perform prayers and rituals for their people. religious
Under Sundiata's reign, Mali farmers became in skilled in______farming and weaving. cotton
Sundiata expanded his empire beyond Ghana borders, reestablished the____-____trade, and expanded the trade routes. gold-salt
From outside of empire of Mali the______nomads seized much of Mali territory and Captured Timbuktu in 1433. Berber
What are 3 vegetation zones of West Africa? desert, grasslands, and forests
Define "vegetation zone" - a region that has certain types of plants
What large desert stretches through the northern section of West Africa? Sahara Desert
What was the name of Ghana's thriving capital city? Kumbi Salen
What are 4 reasons why the people of Ghana needed salt? 1. kept food from spoiling 2. used as medicine to cure illnesses 3. replace the loss of salt from sweat 4. taste
What animal was introduced to the area around 300 AD to increase Trans-Saharan trade? Camel
Describe the savannahs found in the middle section of West Africa. Flat grassland in tropical region, such as middle West Africa
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