Ancient Africa Test Review

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A group of traders typically travelling across the desert using camels

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caravan

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A mud brich material made from clay and straw used to make walls and homes

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adobe

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An empire located in the Horn of Africa that ruled from 100 CE to 940 CE.

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Axsum

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A people group from the Middle East who invaded and conquered North Africa in the 700s CE.

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Arabs

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The native peoples of North Africa

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Berbers

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A powerful city-state in North Africa on coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It rivaled Rome between 650 and 146 BCE.

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Carthage

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The staple food of West Africa. It is made from yams.

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Fufu

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A stringed instrument similar to a harp that was played by the griots

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Kora

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Emperor of the Mali Empire who made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. He was one of the richest people in history.

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Mansa Musa

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Dutch and French settlers in South Africa.

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Boers