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What is an abolitionist campaign?

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A movement to end slavery

Focused on advocating for the rights and freedom of enslaved individuals.

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Define afterlife.

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Life after death, believed in by many cultures and religions

Various interpretations exist across different belief systems.

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What characterizes America North?

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The northern part of the USA where slavery was opposed

Significant as a region where abolitionist sentiments were strong.

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What is the American South known for?

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U.S. region where slavery and plantations were common

Played a crucial role in the economic structure of the time.

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What is an ambassador?

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A person who represents their country in another country

Key role in diplomatic relations.

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What were the Akan Wars?

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Conflicts in West Africa that resulted in the capture of people for the slave trade

Highlighted the internal conflicts contributing to the slave trade.

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What does it mean to be barricaded?

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Blocked off with barriers to stop people from entering

Often used in contexts of protests or conflicts.

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What is the significance of the Big Dipper for escaping slaves?

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A group of stars used to find their way north to freedom

Served as a navigational guide during escapes.

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What does booming refer to?

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Rapidly growing and successful

Can describe economies or industries during certain periods.

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What does branded mean in the context of slavery?

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Marked with a hot iron to show ownership

A common practice to identify enslaved individuals.

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Define capitalist production.

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A system where goods are made to be sold for profit, usually owned by private people or companies

Central to economic structures in many societies.

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What is a chain gang?

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A group of prisoners chained together to do hard work like building roads

Historically used as a form of punishment and labor.

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What is a coalition?

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A temporary alliance of groups or people

Often formed for a specific purpose or cause.

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What does it mean to have collaborated?

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Worked together with others

Important for achieving common goals.

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Define communalism.

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A system where resources and land are shared by a group or community

Contrasts with individual ownership models.

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What is a confederation?

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A group of states joined together but still independent

Often used in political contexts to describe alliances.

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What does cultural heritage encompass?

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The traditions, values, and history shared by a group of people

Important for maintaining identity and history.

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Define cultural identity.

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A feeling of belonging to a group with shared culture, language, and traditions

Influences personal and group identity.

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What does decline refer to?

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A slow loss of power or quality

Can apply to economies, cultures, or societies.

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What is a decentralized government?

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A system where power is spread out across different regions or leaders

Can enhance local governance and representation.

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What are derivations?

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Words or ideas that come from something else

Important in understanding language development.

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Define devout.

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Very religious and committed

Often used to describe individuals with strong faith.

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What does digitised mean?

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Turned into a digital format

Important for preservation and accessibility of information.

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What are diplomatic missions?

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Official visits by representatives of a country

Essential for international relations and negotiations.

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What does disrupted mean?
Interrupted or stopped from working properly ## Footnote Can apply to systems or processes.
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What does it mean to be efficient?
Doing something without wasting time or resources ## Footnote Key attribute in productivity and management.
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Define emancipation.
The act of freeing someone from slavery ## Footnote A significant historical event in various contexts.
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What are ethnic boundaries?
Divisions between different cultural or language groups ## Footnote Important in discussions of identity and conflict.
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What is an eyewitness account?
A description from someone who saw an event happen ## Footnote Valuable for historical documentation and evidence.
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What does it mean to fast?
To not eat food for a period of time, often for religious reasons ## Footnote Common practice in various religions.
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What does fasted refer to?
Did not eat for a religious or cultural reason ## Footnote Important for understanding cultural practices.
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What is the Fugitive Slave Act?
A U.S. law that said escaped slaves had to be returned to their owners, even if found in free states ## Footnote Highlighted the legal challenges faced by escaped slaves.
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Define guerrillas.
Fighters who use surprise attacks and hit-and-run tactics ## Footnote Often involved in irregular warfare.
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Who was Harriet Tubman?
A famous American abolitionist who helped slaves escape using the Underground Railroad ## Footnote Known for her bravery and leadership.
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What are human rights?
Basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person ## Footnote Central to discussions of justice and equality.
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What was the Industrial Revolution?
A time when machines and factories changed how goods were made ## Footnote Marked a significant shift in economic and social structures.
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What is indentured servitude?
Working without pay for a time to repay a debt ## Footnote Often involved contracts for a fixed term.
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Define invaluable.
Extremely useful or important ## Footnote Refers to something that cannot be easily replaced.
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What is internal trade?
Trade between people or regions within the same country ## Footnote Essential for economic stability and growth.
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What does Islamic culture entail?
The religion, traditions, and customs of Muslim people ## Footnote Influences various aspects of life in Muslim-majority regions.
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Who was John Brown?
Led a raid to end slavery through armed rebellion in 1859 ## Footnote Known for his radical abolitionist views.
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What was the Amistad Mutiny?
A rebellion by enslaved Africans on a ship called the Amistad in 1839 ## Footnote Significant case in the fight against slavery.
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What does kidnapping refer to?
Taking someone by force ## Footnote Often associated with human trafficking and crime.
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What was the Kingdom of Mali?
A rich West African empire known for trade and Islamic culture ## Footnote Played a vital role in regional history.
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Who was Leo Africanus?
A North African traveler who wrote about Timbuktu ## Footnote His writings provide historical insights.
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What does lynching mean?
The illegal killing of someone, often by a mob, usually by hanging ## Footnote A tragic aspect of racial violence in history.
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What is a machete?
A large, sharp knife used for cutting crops—and sometimes as a weapon ## Footnote Commonly used in agricultural contexts.
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What is the title for a king or ruler in the Mali Empire?
Mansa ## Footnote Denotes significant power and leadership.
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What are marines?
Special soldiers trained to fight on land and sea ## Footnote Essential in military operations.
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What does meagre mean?
Very small or poor in amount ## Footnote Often used to describe insufficient resources.
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Define merchant.
A person who buys and sells goods ## Footnote Central to trade and commerce.
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What is militant action?
Taking aggressive steps to fight for a cause ## Footnote Can include protests, uprisings, or warfare.
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What is a militia?
A group of regular people trained to fight in emergencies ## Footnote Often used to support regular military forces.
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What does multi-ethnic mean?
Made of many cultural groups ## Footnote Reflects diversity within a society.
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What is mutiny?
When soldiers or sailors rebel against their leaders ## Footnote Often leads to significant military or political changes.
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What was Nat Turner's Revolt?
A slave rebellion led by Nat Turner in 1831 in Virginia, USA ## Footnote Significant event in the history of slavery in America.
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Define nomad.
A person who moves from place to place ## Footnote Often in search of resources or shelter.
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What does notorious mean?
Famous for something bad ## Footnote Often used to describe criminal figures.
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What is oral tradition?
Stories and history passed down by word of mouth ## Footnote Important for preserving cultural heritage.
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What does ordeal refer to?
A very difficult or painful experience ## Footnote Can apply to personal or collective experiences.
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What does outwit mean?
To defeat someone by being smarter or more clever ## Footnote Often used in contexts of strategy.
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Define peers.
People of equal age, rank, or ability ## Footnote Important in social interactions and dynamics.
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What is a pilgrimage (Hajj)?
A religious journey to Mecca that Muslims try to make once in their life ## Footnote A key pillar of Islam.
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What are plantations?
Large farms using slave labor to grow crops ## Footnote Central to the agricultural economy in the South.
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What does priceless mean?
So valuable it can't be priced ## Footnote Often used to describe heritage or cultural artifacts.
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What is a productive workforce?
People who can work and make goods or provide services ## Footnote Essential for economic growth.
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What does prosperous mean?
Wealthy and successful ## Footnote Often describes economies or communities.
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Define putrid.
Very rotten and smelly ## Footnote Often used to describe waste or decaying matter.
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What does quarantined mean?
Kept separate from others to stop the spread of disease ## Footnote Common practice during outbreaks.
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What are raw materials?
Natural items used to make other products ## Footnote Essential for manufacturing processes.
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What is a rebellion?
An organized fight against authority or rules ## Footnote Often involves significant social or political change.
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What does resistance mean?
Refusing to accept or obey something, especially unjust control ## Footnote Can manifest in various forms, including protests.
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What is a revolt?
A violent uprising against a ruler or system ## Footnote Often results from deep-seated grievances.
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What is a rite?
A religious or cultural ceremony ## Footnote Important for marking significant life events.
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What is the salt trade route?
Trade path where salt was exchanged for goods in West Africa ## Footnote Vital for economic interactions in the region.
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What is a seamstress?
A woman who sews clothes for a living ## Footnote Important role in the textile industry.
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Define slave.
A person forced to work without freedom or pay ## Footnote Central to discussions of human rights and history.
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What is a slave auction?
Where people were sold as slaves to the highest bidder ## Footnote Represents the commodification of human lives.
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What is a slave market?
A market where slaves were bought and sold ## Footnote A grim aspect of the slave trade system.
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What does slave raiding entail?
Capturing people to sell as slaves ## Footnote A key part of the transatlantic slave trade.
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What does strategic mean?
Very important for planning or success ## Footnote Often used in military and business contexts.
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What is a strong economy?
A country with plenty of money, jobs, and trade ## Footnote Essential for national stability and growth.
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What is taxation?
Money that people must pay to the government ## Footnote Crucial for funding public services and infrastructure.
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What is technological development?
New inventions and tools that improve how things are made or done ## Footnote Drives economic and social progress.
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What was the Kingdom of Mali in the 14th Century?
A powerful West African empire known for its wealth, trade, Islamic culture, and learning ## Footnote Significant in the history of Africa.
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What is Timbuktu known for?
A famous trade and learning city in Mali ## Footnote A center of scholarship and commerce.
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What is the Timbuktu Manuscripts Project?
A project to preserve old Islamic books from Timbuktu ## Footnote Important for cultural heritage and historical research.
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What does treason mean?
The crime of betraying your country ## Footnote Often punishable by severe penalties.
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What is the trans-Saharan caravan route?
Trade paths across the Sahara used by camels ## Footnote Essential for trade between North and West Africa.
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What is the transatlantic slave trade?
The movement of African slaves to the Americas ## Footnote A significant and tragic part of history.
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What is tribute?
A gift or payment to show respect ## Footnote Often used in historical contexts of power dynamics.
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What does thriving mean?
Growing and doing very well ## Footnote Often describes economies or communities in success.
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What is UNESCO?
An international organization protecting culture, education, and heritage ## Footnote Involved in various global initiatives.
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What does undermine mean?
To weaken something gradually ## Footnote Often used in contexts of influence and power.
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What does underdevelopment refer to?
When a region is poor and lacks technology, jobs, and good services ## Footnote A significant issue in global economics.
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What is the Underground Railroad?
A secret network that helped slaves escape to freedom ## Footnote A vital part of the abolitionist movement.
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What was the union victory?
The win by the northern states (Union) in the U.S. Civil War that ended slavery ## Footnote A pivotal moment in American history.
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Define unique.
One of a kind ## Footnote Often used to describe characteristics or items.
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What is a World Heritage Site?
A place recognized by UNESCO for its cultural or natural importance ## Footnote Highlights the value of preserving global heritage.

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