Warm Up 7th Grade 9/30

This is the largest hot desert in the world, located in North Africa.

• Sahel

• Savannah

• Sahara Desert

• Rain Forest

This semi-arid region is located south of the Sahara Desert, characterized by a mix of grasslands and some shrubs.

• Empire

• Sahel

• Taghaza

• Wangara

This term describes a grassy plain with scattered trees, often home to various wildlife.

• Rain Forest

• Savannah

• Vegetation Zone

• Tribute

This type of forest is dense and found in tropical areas with high rainfall, rich in biodiversity.

• Vegetation Zone

• Rain Forest

• Empire of Ghana

• Silent Barter

This refers to a specific area characterized by its plant life, varying based on climate and soil.

• Labor Specialization

• Vegetation Zone

• Gold-Salt Trade

• Empire

This practice focuses on a specific task or skill within a larger production process, allowing people to become experts.

• Labor Specialization

• Tribute

This is a large political unit or state that rules over a vast territory and diverse populations.

• Empire

• Gold-Salt Trade

• Taghaza

• Silent Barter

This term describes a payment made by one state or ruler to another as a sign of submission or allegiance.

• Tribute

• Surplus

• Sahel

• Empire of Ghana

This refers to the exchange of gold and salt between West African kingdoms and traders, crucial for their economies.

• Gold-Salt Trade

• Trans-Saharan Trade

• Wangara

• Silent Barter

This ancient West African empire thrived from around the 6th to 13th centuries, known for its wealth from trade.

• Empire

• Empire of Ghana

• Taghaza

• Rain Forest