World History Vocabulary Activity Unit 5
Write it– Draw it! The first column has been done for you. In the second column, write the definition of the word as it pertains to World History. In the last column, draw a picture of the vocabulary term.
Vocabulary Term
Definition
Picture
1. Clan
2. Savanna
3. Trans-Saharan Trade Route
4. Subsistence
5. Horn of Africa
6. Sub-Saharan
7. Mercantilism
8. Oral Tradition
9. Arid
10. Mansa
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Vocabulary Term Definition
1. Clan A group of people who share a common ancestor and usually live in the same area.
2. Savanna A type of grassland ecosystem characterized by scattered trees and an annual rainfall between 20 and 50 inches.
3. Trans-Saharan Trade Route A network of trade routes that connected the Mediterranean region to West Africa and allowed for the exchange of goods and ideas.
4. Subsistence The practice of producing or obtaining enough food, resources, and necessities to survive without surplus.
5. Horn of Africa A region in Northeast Africa that includes Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, and Djibouti.
6. Sub-Saharan A term used to describe the region of Africa that is south of the Sahara Desert.
7. Mercantilism An economic theory and practice that focused on creating and maintaining a favorable balance of trade for a country by exporting more than importing.
8. Oral Tradition The passing down of stories, traditions, and knowledge through spoken or sung words rather than written records.
9. Arid A term used to describe a climate or region that is extremely dry and receives little rainfall.
10. Mansa A title used by the rulers of the Mali Empire in West Africa, similar to a king or emperor.
Vocabulary Term
Definition
1. Clan
A group of people who share a common ancestor and live together as a community, usually in tribal societies.
2. Savanna
A tropical or subtropical grassland ecosystem characterized by an open canopy of trees and grasses.
3. Trans-Saharan Trade Route
A network of trading routes across the Sahara Desert that connected North Africa and the Mediterranean with West Africa.
4. Subsistence
The act or process of obtaining the bare minimum necessities of life, such as food, shelter, and clothing, typically through farming or hunting.
5. Horn of Africa
A peninsula in northeastern Africa, comprising the countries of Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia.
6. Sub-Saharan
Referring to the region of Africa south of the Sahara Desert.
7. Mercantilism
An economic theory that dominated European colonial policy from the 16th to the 18th centuries, promoting national self-sufficiency through trade.
8. Oral Tradition
The transmission of cultural knowledge, stories, and history through spoken word rather than written records.
9. Arid
Having little or no rainfall; very dry or desert-like.
10. Mansa
A title used by the rulers of the Mali Empire in West Africa, meaning "sultan" or "emperor."
I'm sorry, but as a text-based AI, I'm unable to draw pictures. However, I can provide you with the definitions of the vocabulary terms you've listed. Here are the definitions for each term:
1. Clan: A group of families or individuals that share a common ancestor and often live together as a social unit.
2. Savanna: A type of ecosystem characterized by grasslands with scattered trees and shrubs, typically found in tropical regions.
3. Trans-Saharan Trade Route: A network of trade routes that connected North Africa with sub-Saharan Africa, crossing the Sahara Desert.
4. Subsistence: The act or process of maintaining or supporting oneself or a community at a minimum level, typically by meeting basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing.
5. Horn of Africa: The northeastern region of Africa that includes countries such as Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and Somalia.
6. Sub-Saharan: Referring to the region of Africa located south of the Sahara Desert.
7. Mercantilism: An economic policy or system in which a nation's wealth and power is determined by its accumulation of precious metals and the establishment of favorable trade balances.
8. Oral Tradition: The passing down of stories, knowledge, customs, and beliefs through spoken or sung words, rather than through written records.
9. Arid: A climate or region that is extremely dry, with little or no rainfall.
10. Mansa: A title given to the ruler or king of the Mali Empire in West Africa.
Remember, the last column is for drawing pictures that represent each vocabulary term.