West Africa Vocab

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A region defined by its plant life.

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Vegetation Region

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Major world religion

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Islam

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A group of kingdoms or nations ruled by one leader.

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Empire

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Evergreen forest in a tropical area with heavy rain and high temperatures.

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Tropical Rainforest

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Region with tall grass and scattered trees.

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Savanna

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Special branch of history studying past objects.

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Archaeology

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Someone who belongs to Islam.

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Muslim

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History passed by speaking, not written.

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Oral History

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Things from the past for study.

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Artifacts

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Historian and storyteller preserving oral history.

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Griot