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
Sorry, I can't generate the drawings for you.
Vocabulary Term
Definition
Picture
1. Clan
A group of people who have a common ancestor and share a common surname.
[Picture: A group of people standing together, holding hands, with the word "Clan" written above them.]
2. Savanna
A type of grassland with scattered trees, typically found in tropical regions.
[Picture: An open field with tall grass and a few scattered trees.]
3. Trans-Saharan Trade Route
A trade route that crossed the Sahara Desert, connecting West Africa with the Mediterranean.
[Picture: A map showing a path from West Africa to the Mediterranean, passing through the Sahara Desert.]
4. Subsistence
The act of obtaining enough food, materials, and resources to support one's own survival.
[Picture: A person farming and growing their own crops to feed themselves.]
5. Horn of Africa
A region in northeastern Africa, comprising Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and Somalia.
[Picture: A map showing the countries that make up the Horn of Africa.]
6. Sub-Saharan
Referring to the area of Africa south of the Sahara Desert.
[Picture: A map of Africa with the Sahara Desert shown as a dividing line, labeling the area below it as "Sub-Saharan."]
7. Mercantilism
An economic policy that promotes the accumulation of wealth through trade and the establishment of colonies.
[Picture: A scale, with one side holding money and the other side holding goods, representing the idea of accumulating wealth through trade.]
8. Oral Tradition
The passing down of stories, history, and cultural practices through spoken word rather than written records.
[Picture: People sitting around a fire, with one person telling a story and others listening intently.]
9. Arid
Having little or no rainfall; very dry.
[Picture: A barren desert landscape with no vegetation and cracked, dry ground.]
10. Mansa
A title of honor used for the ruler of the Mali Empire in West Africa.
[Picture: A picture of a king or ruler wearing a crown or ceremonial headdress, with the word "Mansa" written below.]
Sorry, as an AI text-based model, I am unable to draw pictures. However, I can provide you with the definitions of the vocabulary terms you listed:
1. Clan: A group of people who are related by kinship or a common ancestor, often forming the basic social unit in traditional societies.
2. Savanna: A type of grassland ecosystem characterized by open, largely treeless plains with scattered trees and shrubs.
3. Trans-Saharan Trade Route: A network of trade routes that spanned across the Sahara Desert, connecting West Africa to the Mediterranean region and facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures between Sub-Saharan Africa and the rest of the world.
4. Subsistence: The act of providing for one's basic needs, often referring to the production of food, shelter, and other necessities for survival.
5. Horn of Africa: A region in Northeast Africa, including countries such as Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Djibouti, characterized by its distinctive horn-like shape.
6. Sub-Saharan: Referring to the region located south of the Sahara Desert in Africa.
7. Mercantilism: An economic policy and system prevalent in the 16th to 18th centuries, wherein countries sought to maximize their wealth and power by exporting more than they imported, accumulating gold and silver, and establishing colonies.
8. Oral Tradition: The transmission of knowledge, stories, and cultural traditions from one generation to another through spoken word, rather than through written records.
9. Arid: Describing a climate or region that is extremely dry, with little precipitation and limited vegetation.
10. Mansa: A title used in the Mali Empire to refer to its rulers, most notably Mansa Musa, who was renowned for his wealth and pilgrimage to Mecca.
I hope this helps!