AP African American studies

Analyze

examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

Autonomy

the right or condition of self-government.

Colonialism

the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.

Confluence

the junction of two rivers, especially rivers of approximately equal width.

Cosmology

the science of the origin and development of the universe. Modern astronomy is dominated by the Big Bang theory, which brings together observational astronomy and particle physics.

Culpable

deserving blame

Demarcate

set the boundaries or limits of

Diaspora

the dispersion or spread of a people from their original homeland

Diversity

the state of being diverse; variety

Ethnic

of or belonging to a population group or subgroup made up of people who share a common cultural background or descent.

Explain

make (an idea, situation, or problem) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas.

Ideology

a system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

Indigenous

originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

Interdisciplinary

relating to more than one branch of knowledge.

Nexus

a connection or series of connections linking two or more things.

Orthodox

(of a person or their views, especially religious or political ones, or other beliefs or practices) conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true; established and approved.

Pilgrimage

A pilgrims journey

Sahel

a biogeographical region in Africa. It is the transition zone between the more humid Sudanian savannas to its south and the drier Sahara to the north.

Savanna

a grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions, with few trees.

Secular

denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis.