West Africa Vocabulary

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The _______ of West Africa is rich and diverse, with many different languages and cultures.'

• geography

• climate

• vocabulary

• history

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CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is the meaning of the word 'savannah' as used in West African context?

• A type of dance

• A large flat grassland

• A traditional dish

• A musical instrument

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Choose the correct sentence:

• The West Africa's vocabulary is influenced by many languages.

• West Africa vocabulary is influenced by many languages.

• The vocabulary of West Africa is influenced by many languages.

• Vocabulary of West Africa is influenced by many languages.

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CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'tribe' often used in West African vocabulary?

• Clan

• City

• Country

• Continent

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

In West African literature, what does the term 'griot' refer to?

• A type of food

• A storyteller or historian

• A musical instrument

• A traditional garment

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the correct plural form of the word 'chief' as used in West African vocabulary?

• Chiefs

• Chieves

• Chiefes

• Chieves

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word is an antonym of 'urban' that might be used in West African vocabulary?

• Rural

• Suburban

• Metropolitan

• Cosmopolitan

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does the word 'bantu' refer to in the context of West African languages?

• A type of dance

• A language family

• A traditional dish

• A historical event

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which sentence uses the word 'colonial' correctly in the context of West African history?

• The colonial languages have no influence on West African vocabulary.

• Colonial architecture is a common sight in West African cities.

• Colonial times were peaceful and prosperous for all West Africans.

• Colonial rulers were always fair and just.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the meaning of the word 'diaspora' in the context of West African vocabulary?

• A type of music

• A scattered population

• A traditional festival

• A historical monument

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E