West African Wonders Vocabulary

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The largest hot desert in the world, located in North Africa

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Sahara

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A semi-arid region of Africa south of the Sahara Desert, characterized by grasslands and savannas

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Sahel

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A grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions, often characterized by scattered trees

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Savanna

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The belief that spirits inhabit natural objects and phenomena

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Animism

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A West African historian, storyteller, musician, and keeper of oral traditions

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Griot

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An ancient civilization in west Africa known for its distinctive terracotta sculptures

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Nok

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An ancient city in Mali, considered one of the earliest urban centers in sub-Saharan Africa

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Djenne-Djeno