Week 5 Terms

Front

Berbers

Back

An indigenous ethnic group of North Africa known for their rich cultural heritage and historical significance in the region.

Front

Sahel

Back

A semi-arid region in Africa that lies between the Sahara Desert to the north and the more humid regions to the south, facing challenges such as desertification.

Front

Animism

Back

A belief system in which natural objects and phenomena possess spiritual essence or consciousness, common in various indigenous cultures.

Front

Secede

Back

To withdraw formally from a federation or body, especially a political one, to gain independence or self-governance.

Front

Famine

Back

An extreme scarcity of food resulting in widespread hunger and malnutrition, often caused by factors like drought or conflict.

Front

Drought

Back

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortages and agricultural impacts.

Front

Genocide

Back

The deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, ethnic, national, or cultural group.