West Africa Vocab Flashcards
Savannah
parklike landscape of grasslands with scattered trees that can survive dry spells, found in tropical ares with dry seasons.
Trans-Saharan Trade
Trade between people north and south of the Sahara.
Mansa Musa
The first west African ruler to practice Islam devotional was from the kingdom of Mali.
Devoted
Completely committed to something.
Jenne-Jeno
An ancient west African city built along the Niger River, which existed for 1600 years.
Natural Resources
Useful material found in the environment.
Labor Specialization
Division of jobs and skills in a society.
Scholarship
A formal study and learning
Griot
African musician-storyteller who uses music and stories to track heritage and record history as well as entertain.
Caste
A fixed social class in which someone is born
Kinship
Connection based on family traditions
Lineage
Group of people descended from a common ancestor.
Oral tradition
Community’s cultural and historical background passed down in spoken stories and songs.
Pastoral Nomads
Or wanderers who travel with herds of domesticated animals. They are constantly on the move, with no permanent camping place.
Lavish
Fancy