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7th-Explore E. Afrca
Mr. Stickler's East Africa Unit Test flash cards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where did education take place in the 13th century in East Africa? | Monasteries. (Pg. 135) |
| What does "Amhara" mean? | One of Ethiopia's larger ethnic groups. (Pg. 135) |
| What was one of the first centers of Christianity? | Alexandria, Egypt. (Pg. 136) |
| What is the ratio of Christians to Muslims in Ethiopia today? | 35% Christian, 45% Muslim. (Pg. 137) |
| Where did Christians in Lalibela build their churches? | Underground to hide from invaders. (Pg. 138) |
| What is Ethiopia's capital city? | Addis Ababa. (Pg. 139) |
| When did Tanganyika become independent? | 1961. (pg. 140) |
| What is Tanzania's capital? | Dar es Salaam. (Pg. 140) |
| Who was Tanzania's first president? | Julius Nyerere. (Pg. 141) |
| Why did Julius Nyerere push to have only one political party? | To avoid ethnic conflict. (Pg. 142) |
| What is the Swahili word for "togetherness"? | "ujamaa". (Pg. 143) |
| What is a "shamba"? | A small farm owned and run by a Kenyan family. (Pg. 148) |