Cultural Geography of Africa South of the Sahara

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to the cultural geography of Africa South of the Sahara.

Apartheid

An imposed separation of races within a country.

Lingua Franca

A common language used for communication between people of different native languages.

Clan

A group of people descended from an early common ancestor.

Nuclear Family

A family unit made up of parents and their children.

Coup d'état

An overthrow of the government.

Oral Tradition

The practice of passing down stories through generations by word of mouth.

Sanitation

The provision of adequate waste disposal and cleanliness.

Service Center

A business location convenient for rural dwellers.

Universal Suffrage

The right to vote for all adult citizens.

Urbanization

The movement of people from rural areas to cities.

Domesticate

To tame animals in order to increase their food supply.

Indigenous

Cultures that originate in a specific area.

Patriarchal

A family structure where a male family member is in charge.

Pidgin

A simplified speech used for communication between people who do not share a common language.