Lesson 5 West Africa: Map/Vocab Review

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A region defined by its plant life is a...

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vegetation region

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A group of kingdoms or nations ruled by one leader is an...

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empire

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A region with tall grass and few trees is called a...

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savanna

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Evergreen forest in a tropical area with heavy rain and heat is called...

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tropical rainforest

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Major world religion introduced to West Africa over 1000 years ago.

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Islam

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A _________ belongs to Islam.

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Muslim

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Study of artifacts like bones, tools, and old sites.

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archaeology

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________ are remnants from the past for study, like tools, dishes, and sculptures.

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artifacts

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_______ are historians and storytellers preserving oral history.

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Griot

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History passed by speaking, not written, is __________.

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oral history