Asia and Africa Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• loess : fine yellowish soil
• semiarid : somewhat dry
• maritime : sea routes
• caravans : groups with camels-which were well suited to the difficult terrain and dry climate
• savannas : tropical grasslands
• qin : the dynasty that gained control of china in 221 b.c.
• desertification : the process called _ , means there is less fertile lands to grow food
• occupied : to take possession of
• arable : land that is suitable for farming
• steppes : dry grasslands
• coalition : alliance with other countries
• dynasty : a series of rulers from the same family
• conservation : protection of the environment
• ecosystem : a group of interacting organisms and their natural environment
• accommodate : make room for
• expedition : a journey of some length usually to other lands
• barter : the exchange of goods without using money
• discrimination : unfair treatment
• pilgrimages : religious journeys
• basin : a region drained by a river system
• elite : superior
• famines : times when people starve because of lack of food