Atlas of Africa: The Geography and People of East Africa

The video explores East Africa, covering its nations, demographics, and major cities. It discusses challenges like the Rwandan genocide and Somalia's civil unrest. The East African Rift's geological significance is highlighted, along with features like Mount Kilimanjaro and Ngorongoro Crater. The Maasai culture and the Mara Serengeti ecosystem's biodiversity are also examined.

Which of the following is NOT one of the nine nations in the East Africa region?

• Uganda

• Ghana

• Eritrea

• Rwanda

What is the primary occupation of most East Africans?

• Fishing

• Farming

• Mining

• Tourism

What is the East African Rift primarily known for?

• Being the largest desert in Africa

• Dividing the African Plate into two new tectonic plates

• Having the highest mountain in the world

• Being the longest river in Africa

Which lake is the second largest freshwater lake in the world by volume?

• Lake Manyara

• Lake Victoria

• Lake Malawi

• Lake Tanganyika

What makes the Ngorongoro Crater significant?

• It is the highest peak in Africa

• It is the deepest lake in Africa

• It is the largest intact inactive volcanic caldera in the world

• It is the largest active volcano in the world

What is Olduvai Gorge known for?

• Hosting the largest annual migration of wildebeests

• Being a major coffee-producing region

• Having the largest population of elephants

• Being an important archaeological site

What is the primary way of life for the Maasai people?

• Mining

• Fishing

• Pastoralism

• Agriculture

What do the Maasai primarily rely on for their diet?

• Processed foods

• Fish and seafood

• Milk and blood from their animals

• Crops and vegetables

What is the Mara Serengeti ecosystem famous for?

• Hosting one of the largest populations of wild animals on Earth

• Having the highest mountain in Africa

• Being the longest river in Africa

• Being the largest desert in Africa

Which of the following animals is NOT commonly found in the Mara Serengeti ecosystem?

• Penguins

• Zebras

• Cheetahs

• Lions