West Africa Vocabulary

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

• A type of forest

• A grassland ecosystem

• A desert area

• A mountain range

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

Which word best describes the climate of West Africa?

• Arctic

• Temperate

• Tropical

• Polar

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

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

• A type of food

• A storyteller or historian

• A traditional dance

• A musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the primary language family spoken in West Africa?

• Indo-European

• Sino-Tibetan

• Niger-Congo

• Afro-Asiatic

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

Which of the following words is associated with West African music?

• Samba

• Reggae

• Afrobeat

• Flamenco

Tags

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

What does the term 'harmattan' refer to in West Africa?

• A type of tree

• A seasonal wind

• A traditional garment

• A river

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word describes a common architectural feature in West African homes?

• Igloo

• Hut

• Pagoda

• Chalet

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of the word 'jollof' in West African cuisine?

• A type of soup

• A rice dish

• A dessert

• A beverage

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which term refers to a traditional West African fabric?

• Silk

• Denim

• Kente

• Linen

Tags

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

What is the significance of the word 'baobab' in West African culture?

• A type of dance

• A sacred tree

• A historical event

• A musical genre

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E