Wangari Maathai Final

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What award did Wangari Maathai receive?

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Nobel Peace Prize

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What was the situation in Kenya when Wangari Maathai first returned from the United States?

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Poor soil conditions had made farming difficult.

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What did daughters have to do according to Wangari Maathai's teachings?

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Help their mothers before getting married and having children.

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Who did Wangari Maathai encourage to plant trees?

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Village women.

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What name was Wangari Maathai given as a child?

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Miriam.

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What is the significance of the Nobel Peace Prize?

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It is awarded to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to peace.

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How did Wangari Maathai contribute to environmental conservation?

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By promoting tree planting and sustainable land use.

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What organization did Wangari Maathai found?

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The Green Belt Movement.

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What was one of the main goals of the Green Belt Movement?

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To empower women and promote environmental conservation.

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Why is Wangari Maathai considered a role model?

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For her dedication to environmental activism and women's rights.