| A | B |
| Hunter-Gatherer | Person who gathers wild plants and hunts animals to survive. |
| Fertile | Containing substances plants need to grow well. |
| Surplus | More than is needed; extra |
| Civilization | A society with cities, a central government, social classes and usually, writing, art, and architecture. |
| Migrate | Move from one place to another. |
| Ethnic Group | A group of people who share the same ancestors, culture, language, or religion. |
| Quran | Holy book of Islam. |
| City-State | A city that has its own government and controls much of the land around it. |
| Colonize | To settle an area with your people and take over or create a government. |
| Nationalism | A feeling of pride in one's homeland. |
| Pan-Africanism | A movement stressing unity among all Africans. |
| Democracy | A government which gives citizens power through elected representatives. |
| Commercial Farming | Large scale production of cash crops; most often coffee, cocoa or bananas |
| Literacy | Ability to read or write. |
| Life Expectancy | How long an average person will live. |