Darfur: Western region of the Sudan where civil war and/or genocide is occurring

Process of becoming a desert. The Sahara continues growing. Desertification: Process of becoming a desert. The Sahara continues growing.

Lack of/ No government control Anarchy: Lack of/ No government control

Guerilla Warfare: Unconventional form of warfare using ambush tactics typically involving civilians

End of slave trade/ slavery Abolition: End of slave trade/ slavery

Middle Passage: Travelling from Africa across the Atlantic Ocean to the “New World” during the slave trade

Tribal religion that focuses on spirits and nature Animism: Tribal religion that focuses on spirits and nature

Strict policy of segregation in South Africa Apartheid: Strict policy of segregation in South Africa

Boycott: Refusal to purchase goods or partake in certain practices for political reasons

Nelson Mandela: South African political activist who was imprisoned for 27 years and then became the nation’s first black president

Pan-Africanism: Political movement that called for uniting all African people and nations

Practice of having multiple spouses Polygamy: Practice of having multiple spouses

Malaria: Mosquito-borne virus that exists in the tropical regions of the world and can be fatal

HIV: (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Virus that attacks immune system and is transmitted by blood, saliva and sexually

AIDS: (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Incurable disease to the immune system once HIV is contracted and untreated

Ebola: Infection that has an extremely high and quick mortality rate that causes severe internal bleeding and is spread through contact with infected bodily fluids