E.A. region

Which of the following countries is NOT considered part of East Africa?

• Ethiopia

• Kenya

• Nigeria

• Tanzania

The horn of Africa is also known as the ____________ ___________and is the largest peninsula in the world

• Somalia Peninsula
• Charleston Peninsula

• African peninsula

• Horn peninsula

What best describes the climate of the Horn of Africa?

• Temperate with moderate rainfall year-round.

• Hot and dry with minimal rainfall due to monsoon winds.

• Tropical with heavy rainfall and high humidity.

• Cold and arid with frequent snow in higher elevations.

Based on what you just learned what kind of challenges do you think the Horn of Africa contains for the people and animals that live there.

Which statement about Lake Victoria is accurate?

• It is the second-deepest freshwater lake in the world.

• It is located entirely within Ethiopia.

• It is the source of the Nile River and the largest lake in Africa.

• It is known for its extremely salty water.

Lake Tanganyika, which is  the second deepest and longest freshwater lake in the world contains what estimated percentage of fresh water in the world?

• 3.5%

• 10%

• 5%

• 16%

What differences could you see in peoples daily lives for those who live in the Rift valley versus those who live in the Horn?

What is a defining characteristic of countries like Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda, located within the Rift Valley?

• They have predominantly desert climates.

• They are sub-tropical to tropical and heavily influenced by mountainous topography.

• They are landlocked and experience consistently cold temperatures.

• They are known for extensive coastal plains and fishing industries.

What is a key geographical difference between Sudan and South Sudan?

• Sudan is primarily tropical rainforest, while South Sudan is desert.

• Sudan is dominated by deserts, while South Sudan features tropical rainforest and grasslands.

• Both Sudan and South Sudan are entirely covered by the Sudd swamp.

• Sudan is known for its mountains, and South Sudan for its coastal plains.

What was the Bantu Migration?

• A movement of people from East Africa to Central West Africa around 1,000 C.E.

• A large movement of ethnic Bantu people from central West Africa to the East around 1,000 B.C.E.

• A migration of Nilotic people from the Sudd region to the Horn of Africa.

• The establishment of the Tutsi monarchy in Rwanda.