| A | B |
| Nok | The name of the people best known for having iron in Africa |
| Sahara | The large desert in Northern Africa |
| Kinship | Family- the basis of government in the villages |
| Bantu | A language of Africa |
| Tse Tse Flies | Insects which were deadly to cattle (and humans) |
| Farming | The most important job in a village |
| Nature and ancestors | The basis for worship in most villages |
| Migrate | To move from one area to another |
| Sahel | The land just outside of the desert |
| Sorghum | Grown in drier ares |
| Rice | Grown in wetter areas |
| Roots and yams | Collected from the rain forests |
| Iron | Improved the life of the Nok people by making tools and weapons better |
| Slavery | A way to pay off debt and to deal with conquered people |