| A | B |
| extended family | social structure: mom, dad, kids, grandparents, aunts & uncles |
| nuclear family | social structure: mom, dad & kids |
| desertification | when the desert expands |
| patriarchal | when the father makes the rules |
| matriachal | when the mother makes the rules |
| patrilineal | to descend, come from the father's side of the family |
| matrilineal | to descend, come from the mother's side of the family |
| traditional | things change slowly, go according to custom |
| modern | fast pace, quick-sudden change |
| rural | out in the country |
| urban | the city |
| Sahara Desert | a natural barrier in northern Africa |
| Nile River | "source of life" in NorthEast Africa |
| tribalism | loyal to your tribe |
| nationalism | loyal to your tribe |
| polyrhythmic | multiple beats in a piece of music |
| tropical rainforest | dense vegetation, hot, humid |
| savanna | grassland |