Hmss6#7

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Sahara

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laargest desert on earth ; stretches across northern Africa

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How were the Bantu-speaking people able to travel over so much of Africa?

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The Bantu had many materials and tools that other African peoples wanted, such as iron weapons and farming tools, and, therefore were often welcomed when traveling

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sorghum

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a grain that can be ground into flour or made into syrup

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matrilineage

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tracing ancestry through the mother

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extinction

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completely dying out the end of an organism

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in what ways were cattle important to the early Africans?

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Life was centered around cattle, which provided meat, milk, and hides. Cattle were also symbolic, and used in ceremonies. A large herd of cattle represented wealth and power.

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savanna

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dry grassy area/ plain... they cover nearly half of Africa

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The Niger, Benue, Volta, and Senegal are...

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the major rivers of western Africa.

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freshwater

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water that does not contain salt

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Why was salt so important in ancient times?

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In the days before refrigeration, salt was crucial for preserving food. It is also an essential part of the human diet.

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patrilineage

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tracing ancestry through the father

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How were the rivers used by the people of the sub-Sahara?

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Rivers were used as "highways" and for fishing. Crops were also grown in the fertile soil on the river banks.

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sub-Sahara

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refers to the area south of the Sahara desert.

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What is the source of our knowledge about the Nok people?

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We only know them by their art and other artifacts we've found. We can also trace their movements by studying languages spoken by Africans today.

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kinship

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ties among family and relatives

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What were some of the uses the people of West Africa found for the wild animals of the area?

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Early Africans hunted the wild animals for food. They used their hides for clothing and to make huts, and elephant tusks were used for jewelry and furniture.

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Sahel

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means"shore" it refers to the southern shore of the Sahara desert

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How were the savanna areas important to the ancient Africans?

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the savanna areas were used to plant grains for cooking, and the grasses were fed to domesticated animals.

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monopoly

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when one group has complete control over a business activity

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How was the Sahara different 3,000 to 8,000 years ago from the way it is today?

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The Sahara was green and productive. Wild animals raomed the fertile land. Today it is a hot, dry desert.