Global Connections and International Understanding: Glossary
101 words, listed in the order you meet them in Courseversity lessons.
All words in this topic
Grade 2
letter
From Grade 2
a written message sent to a person
Learn it in: Communication across distances (Grade 2)
pen-pal
From Grade 2
a person you write to as a friend
Learn it in: Communication across distances (Grade 2)
video call
From Grade 2
talking with sound and pictures over the internet
Learn it in: Communication across distances (Grade 2)
non-renewable
From Grade 2
cannot be replaced once used up
Learn it in: Caring for shared resources (Grade 2), Natural resources (Grade 4)
renewable
From Grade 2
able to be replaced naturally
Learn it in: Caring for shared resources (Grade 2), Natural resources (Grade 4)
compost
From Grade 2
rotted plant material that feeds soil
Learn it in: Waste reduction (Grade 2), Waste and pollution (Grade 4)
charity
From Grade 2
an organisation that helps people in need
Learn it in: Helping communities (Grade 2)
global
From Grade 2
of the whole world
Learn it in: Global friendship (Grade 2), Economic interdependence (Grade 4)
peace
From Grade 2
calm and harmony without fighting
Learn it in: Global friendship (Grade 2), Peaceful conflict resolution (Grade 3)
collaborate
From Grade 2
to work together on a task
Learn it in: Collaborative action project (Grade 2)
evaluate
From Grade 2
to judge how well something worked
Learn it in: Collaborative action project (Grade 2), Project reflection (Grade 3)
impact
From Grade 2
the effect of what you do
Learn it in: Collaborative action project (Grade 2), Environmental impacts (Grade 3), Responsible action (Grade 3)
Grade 5
society
From Grade 5
a group of people living together with shared customs and rules
Learn it in: Major historical African societies (Grade 5)
cultural centre
From Grade 5
a city or place known for art, learning or traditions
Learn it in: West African states and cultural centres (Grade 5)
manuscript
From Grade 5
a book or document written by hand
Learn it in: West African states and cultural centres (Grade 5), Historical states and societies (Grade 6)
scholar
From Grade 5
a person who studies and has deep knowledge
Learn it in: West African states and cultural centres (Grade 5)
dhow
From Grade 5
a traditional sailing boat with a triangular sail
Learn it in: Indian Ocean trade networks (Grade 5)
Swahili
From Grade 5
the culture and language of the East African coast, with African and Arab links
Learn it in: Indian Ocean trade networks (Grade 5)
Atlantic world
From Grade 5
the lands around the Atlantic Ocean linked by trade and travel
Learn it in: Atlantic connections (Grade 5)
abolition
From Grade 5
the official ending of something, such as the slave trade
Learn it in: Enslavement and the transatlantic slave trade (Grade 5)
enslavement
From Grade 5
the forcing of a person into ownership by another, taking away their freedom
Learn it in: Enslavement and the transatlantic slave trade (Grade 5)
memorial
From Grade 5
something that helps people remember and honour those who suffered or died
Learn it in: Enslavement and the transatlantic slave trade (Grade 5)
transatlantic slave trade
From Grade 5
the forced transport of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean
Learn it in: Enslavement and the transatlantic slave trade (Grade 5)
Bantu-speaking peoples
From Grade 5
groups who speak related Bantu languages, found across much of central, eastern and southern Africa
Learn it in: Historical migration (Grade 5)
diaspora
From Grade 5
people who live outside their homeland but keep links to it
Learn it in: Historical migration (Grade 5), Migration and settlement (Grade 6), Africa’s global connections (Grade 6)
forced migration
From Grade 5
moving because of force or serious danger and not by choice
Learn it in: Historical migration (Grade 5), Voluntary and forced migration (Grade 6)
conference
From Grade 5
a formal meeting to discuss and decide things
Learn it in: Colonial encounters (Grade 5)
indirect rule
From Grade 5
governing through local leaders under the control of a colonial power
Learn it in: Colonial encounters (Grade 5)
scramble for Africa
From Grade 5
the rapid claiming of African territory by European powers in the late 1800s
Learn it in: Colonial encounters (Grade 5)
independence movement
From Grade 5
an organised effort by a people to end foreign rule and govern themselves
Learn it in: Independence movements (Grade 5)
nationalism
From Grade 5
pride in and loyalty to ones nation and a wish for it to govern itself
Learn it in: Independence movements (Grade 5), Colonialism and independence (Grade 6)
Pan-Africanism
From Grade 5
the idea that African peoples should work together and support each other
Learn it in: Independence movements (Grade 5), Colonial history and independence (Grade 6)
self-determination
From Grade 5
the right of people to decide how they are governed
Learn it in: Independence movements (Grade 5)
connection
From Grade 5
a link between people, places or ideas
Learn it in: Historical connections between Africa and the wider world (Grade 5)
globalisation
From Grade 5
the growing connection of countries through trade, travel and communication
Learn it in: Historical connections between Africa and the wider world (Grade 5), International economic connections (Grade 5), Economic interdependence (Grade 6)
Grade 6
basin
From Grade 6
a large area drained by a river system
Learn it in: Africa’s physical geography (Grade 6)
rift valley
From Grade 6
a long valley formed where Earth’s crust pulls apart
Learn it in: Africa’s physical geography (Grade 6)
Sahel
From Grade 6
the semi-dry belt south of the Sahara
Learn it in: Africa’s physical geography (Grade 6)
savanna
From Grade 6
tropical grassland with scattered trees
Learn it in: Africa’s physical geography (Grade 6)
island state
From Grade 6
a country made up of one or more islands
Learn it in: African regions (Grade 6)
regional organisation
From Grade 6
a group of neighbouring countries that work together
Learn it in: African regions (Grade 6), Regional organisations such as ECOWAS (Grade 6)
lingua franca
From Grade 6
a language used for communication between people with different mother tongues
Learn it in: Cultural and linguistic diversity (Grade 6)
multilingualism
From Grade 6
the ability to use several languages
Learn it in: Cultural and linguistic diversity (Grade 6)
oral literature
From Grade 6
stories, proverbs, poems and songs passed down by speaking
Learn it in: Cultural and linguistic diversity (Grade 6)
city-state
From Grade 6
a city that governs itself and the land around it
Learn it in: Historical states and societies (Grade 6)
stone enclosure
From Grade 6
a large walled structure built of carefully fitted stone, as at Great Zimbabwe
Learn it in: Historical states and societies (Grade 6)
free trade area
From Grade 6
a group of countries that agree to reduce or remove tariffs on trade among themselves
Learn it in: Regional trade (Grade 6), International trade cooperation (Grade 6)
non-tariff barrier
From Grade 6
a rule, delay or cost other than a tariff that makes trade harder
Learn it in: Regional trade (Grade 6)
tariff
From Grade 6
a tax on imported goods
Learn it in: Regional trade (Grade 6), Imports and exports (Grade 6)
median age
From Grade 6
the age that divides a population into two equal halves, younger and older
Learn it in: Migration and population (Grade 6)
population pyramid
From Grade 6
a graph showing the numbers of people of each age and sex
Learn it in: Migration and population (Grade 6)
remittance
From Grade 6
money sent home by a person working in another place
Learn it in: Migration and population (Grade 6), Challenges and opportunities of migration (Grade 6)
nationalist movement
From Grade 6
a campaign by people for self-rule of their country
Learn it in: Colonial history and independence (Grade 6)
Organisation of African Unity
From Grade 6
the continental organisation founded in 1963 that became the African Union in 2002
Learn it in: Colonial history and independence (Grade 6)
diversification
From Grade 6
developing many kinds of economic activity instead of depending on a few
Learn it in: Contemporary African economies (Grade 6)
GDP
From Grade 6
gross domestic product, the total value of goods and services made in a country in a year
Learn it in: Contemporary African economies (Grade 6)
informal sector
From Grade 6
work and businesses not formally registered or taxed, such as street trading
Learn it in: Contemporary African economies (Grade 6)
African Union
From Grade 6
the continental organisation of African states founded in 2002 and based in Addis Ababa
Learn it in: Regional cooperation (Grade 6), African Union introduction (Grade 6)
integration
From Grade 6
bringing countries closer together through shared rules, trade and links
Learn it in: Regional cooperation (Grade 6), Challenges and opportunities of migration (Grade 6), African Union introduction (Grade 6)
peacekeeping
From Grade 6
sending trained people to help keep peace and protect civilians after conflict
Learn it in: Regional cooperation (Grade 6), United Nations introduction (Grade 6)
regional economic community
From Grade 6
a group of neighbouring African countries that cooperate on trade and other matters
Learn it in: Regional cooperation (Grade 6)
global supply chain
From Grade 6
the worldwide network of steps and places involved in making and delivering a product
Learn it in: Africa’s global connections (Grade 6)
soft power
From Grade 6
influence gained through culture, ideas and example rather than force
Learn it in: Africa’s global connections (Grade 6)
collective action
From Grade 6
joint action by many people or countries
Learn it in: Why countries cooperate (Grade 6)
common interest
From Grade 6
a goal or concern that several people or countries share
Learn it in: Why countries cooperate (Grade 6)
global challenge
From Grade 6
a problem that crosses borders and affects many countries
Learn it in: Why countries cooperate (Grade 6)
charter
From Grade 6
a founding document that sets out an organisation’s aims and rules
Learn it in: International organisations (Grade 6)
international organisation
From Grade 6
a group set up by several countries or people to work together across borders
Learn it in: International organisations (Grade 6)
member state
From Grade 6
a country that belongs to an international organisation
Learn it in: International organisations (Grade 6)
NGO
From Grade 6
a non-governmental organisation, an independent group working on public causes
Learn it in: International organisations (Grade 6)
General Assembly
From Grade 6
the UN body in which all member states have one vote
Learn it in: United Nations introduction (Grade 6)
Security Council
From Grade 6
the UN body with primary responsibility for international peace and security
Learn it in: United Nations introduction (Grade 6)
United Nations
From Grade 6
an organisation of countries founded in 1945 to promote peace, cooperation and human rights
Learn it in: United Nations introduction (Grade 6)
Agenda 2063
From Grade 6
the AU’s long-term plan for Africa’s growth and unity over fifty years
Learn it in: African Union introduction (Grade 6)
Pan-African
From Grade 6
relating to the unity of African peoples and countries
Learn it in: African Union introduction (Grade 6)
common market
From Grade 6
an area where goods, services and people move with few restrictions
Learn it in: Regional organisations such as ECOWAS (Grade 6)
free movement
From Grade 6
allowing people to travel and work across borders under agreed rules
Learn it in: Regional organisations such as ECOWAS (Grade 6)
humanitarian assistance
From Grade 6
help given to save lives and ease suffering in emergencies
Learn it in: Humanitarian assistance (Grade 6)
impartial
From Grade 6
helping people according to need alone, without favouring any side
Learn it in: Humanitarian assistance (Grade 6)
preparedness
From Grade 6
planning and training before an emergency happens
Learn it in: Humanitarian assistance (Grade 6)
dispute settlement
From Grade 6
a process for resolving disagreements over trade rules
Learn it in: International trade cooperation (Grade 6)
subsidy
From Grade 6
money given by a government to help a business or industry
Learn it in: International trade cooperation (Grade 6)
epidemic
From Grade 6
a sudden increase in cases of a disease in a community or region
Learn it in: Global public-health cooperation (Grade 6)
immunisation
From Grade 6
protecting people from disease, usually through vaccines
Learn it in: Global public-health cooperation (Grade 6)
pandemic
From Grade 6
an epidemic that spreads across many countries and continents
Learn it in: Global public-health cooperation (Grade 6)
surveillance
From Grade 6
careful watching and reporting of disease to respond quickly
Learn it in: Global public-health cooperation (Grade 6)
ambassador
From Grade 6
a senior official who represents a country in another country
Learn it in: Peacebuilding and diplomacy (Grade 6)
ceasefire
From Grade 6
an agreement to stop fighting
Learn it in: Peacebuilding and diplomacy (Grade 6)
diplomacy
From Grade 6
managing relations between countries through talks and agreements
Learn it in: Peacebuilding and diplomacy (Grade 6)
peacebuilding
From Grade 6
long-term work to repair relationships and create fair conditions for lasting peace
Learn it in: Peacebuilding and diplomacy (Grade 6)
eradication
From Grade 6
the complete and permanent removal of a disease from the world
Learn it in: International cooperation case study (Grade 6)
ring vaccination
From Grade 6
vaccinating people around a case to stop the spread
Learn it in: International cooperation case study (Grade 6)
source pack
From Grade 6
a set of approved documents, maps and data for research
Learn it in: International cooperation case study (Grade 6)