Scavenger Hunt 2023 with complete solution

African Geography 1/5 or twenty percent of the the earth's surface consist of Africa. Three countries the size of the United States could fit within its borders.The continent has two major deserts- Sahara in the north and the Kalahari in the south- rainfall amounts are less than ten percent in the desert. Savanna's are grasslands that cover about forty percent of the continent, while tropical rain forest are found along the equator and parts of the coast. Africa has a population of 1,000,000,000. Tsetse Fly An insect that carries sleeping sickness, which is harmful to cattle. Note: Mosquitoes also cause diseases like malaria. African languages Africa is home to over 1,000 languages. Cash Crops/Animals Cash crops include - Palm oil, cocoa, coffee, tea. Animals that are herded by farmers are sheep, goat, and cattle. Most people in Africa still farm today. Hunting/Gathering Societies The Bushman and Pygmies are two hunting-gathering societies that exist in Africa today. Extended Family Consist of grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, and cousins. Griots Storytellers who keep history alive Animism Belief that spirits are present in animals, plants, and other natural objects. Nok West Africa's first known culture. Farmers Occupation shared by most people in Africa. Shaman A healer who tries to cure ailments by using medicine and sacred objects. Polygamy The practice of having more than one wife, is occasionally practiced by African ethnic groups. Water (Clean) This is a a resource that many Africans must travel miles to obtain. Church of Saint George Located in Ethiopia, this church was made a constructed of solid rock. Bantu Speakers of a related group of languages who, beginning around 2,000 years ago, migrated from west Africa into most of the southern half of Africa. Khoisan Languages distinguished by its numerous clicking sounds.