Climate Types
weather with warm and dry summers and mild and wet winters.
Mediterranean
Longest river in the world and spans along the eastern side of Africa
The Nile River
early human ancestor, and its fossils have been found in various places, helping us learn about our past.
Australopithecus
The belief that your own culture is superior to others
Ethnocentrism
What was the Arab Spring?
A time when people in Arab countries wanted changes in their governments
Weather influenced by the ocean, with cool summers, mild winters, and rain all through the year.
Marine West Coast
A major river flowing through West Africa, providing water for agriculture and transportation.
The Niger River
have unique traditions, clothing, and a nomadic lifestyle.
The Berbers
people who have to leave their home country because of war, danger, or disasters.
Refugees
What is the cultural significance of Timbuktu in West Africa?
Timbuktu in West Africa was a famous city known for learning and education.
Weather in mountains where it can be different depending on how high up you are.
Highland
trench stretching from Lebanon in Asia to Mozambique in Southeast Africa, featuring volcanic activity and deep valleys.
Great Rift Valley (East Africa)
These people live in southern Africa and rely on hunting and gathering for food.
The San people
A way of traveling that helps nature and supports local communities
Ecotourism
Early human ancestor found in Eastern, Southeastern, and Southern Africa
Australopithecus
weather where it hardly ever rains, really dry, can be very hot during the day and cooler at night.
Desert
A mountain range stretching across South Africa and Lesotho.
He was a king in Mali, and his pilgrimage to Mecca helped Mali become famous and influenced trade.
Mansa Musa
a system in South Africa that kept different races apart and treated them unfairly.
Apartheid
crucial in the Sahara because they provide water for people and plants.
Oases (plural of Oasis)
weather that is really hot all year with lots of rain, making big and green tropical rainforests.
Tropical Wet
A mountain range stretching across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
Atlas Mountains
He was a leader in South Africa who fought against unfair laws during the Apartheid
being proud of and caring a lot about your country.
Nationalism
built an empire through controlling the trade of gold and salt, two of the region's most valuable resources.
Ghana
weather with some rain, but not enough for a lot of plants to grow. It's not as dry as a desert, but not as wet as some other places.
Semi-arid
A large desert covering parts of Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa, featuring arid landscapes.
Kalihari Desert
Dutch settlers who fought the British over land
Boers
a sickness that comes from mosquitoes in tropical areas.
Malaria
looks like a horn and sticks out into the Arabian Sea.
The Horn of Africa