Africa Vocab

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Sahara Desert

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The largest hot desert in the world, covering much of North Africa.

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Savanna

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A grassy plain with scattered trees, found in regions like East and Southern Africa.

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Nile River

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The longest river in the world, flowing through northeastern Africa.

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Apartheid

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A system of racial segregation that existed in South Africa until the early 1990s.

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Colonialism

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The practice of European powers taking control of African territories during the 19th and 20th centuries.

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Cultural Diffusion

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The spread of cultural beliefs and practices between regions, evident throughout African history.

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Nomadic Herding

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A traditional way of life in Africa where people move with their livestock in search of grazing.

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Plateau

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A large, flat elevated area of land, common across the African continent.

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Congo Basin

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The rainforest region surrounding the Congo River, rich in biodiversity.

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Kilimanjaro

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The tallest mountain in Africa, located in Tanzania.