a group of individuals who identify themselves as belonging to the same people based on a common language, ancestry, or history.

a group of people who have similar spiritual beliefs. This includes the worship of the same god or gods, teachings, and ethics.

An extremely plentiful (more than needed) supply of a good, product, or resource

A small amount of a resource or product. There is high demand and low supply for this item.

The action of clearing a wide area of tress. A Major environmental issue in many African nations.

The process where dry land becomes desert. Africans Sahel, a dry grassland, is at extreme risk of this. 1/3 of Africa's land is threatened by this.

Religious belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spirit. Traditional African cultures worship these items. They could be holy items, a type of animal, or a place in nature.

Ethnic group that originated in Africa more than 4,000 years ago. Speak the language of Bantu and practice traditional African religions along with Christianity.

Ethnic group that live in southeastern Africa located along the coast of Kenya. Almost all are Muslims although small communities practice traditional African religions and Christianity. They speak Swahili.

Most common Ethnic Group in northern Africa. Most are Muslims who practice Islam. They speak the Arabic language and come from the same ancestors who migrated from Saudi Arabia.

Ethnic Group of 11.5 million people who live near the rainforests in central and southern Ghana. They speak the Ashanti language and practice the traditional religion called "Akan"

Area (Countries) in Africa located south of the Sahara Desert

A long period without Rain. Several areas in Africa live under this threat. This causes crops and livestock to die.

Widespread scarcity of food. Droughts can cause this. The result is people begin to die or starve.

The practice of herding livestock (cattle, sheep, goats, etc...) by moving from place to place in search for food and water for their animals.