Ch 19 sec 1 - East Africa Flashcards
East Africa
What did Colonialsm lead to?
tension between colonists and the indigenous population
What was the Berlin Conference and what did it lead to?
Europeans made borders, more tension
What is the root of politcal and ethnic violence during the 20th century?
the meddling of Europeans
What is the economic foundation?
Farming
How mny east Africans live rurally?
70%
What are the main agricultural exports?
coffee, tea, and sugar
What wildparks are open for tourism?
The Serengeti National Park
how many ethnic groups?
160
What are some things that belong to Masai?
grasslands, ehrding +farming,, red clothes; girls do chores while boys tend to herds
What are some things that belong to the Kikuyu?
the largest ethnic group in Kenya (9m), herding, formed society during British occupation
What was the Mau Mau?
a rebellion, between 1952-1960, 1,000 were killed
What does HIV cause and why is it dangerous?
AIDS< people can have it for years and not know it
How many people are living with HIV in Eastern and Southern Africa?
20.mil
What percantage of all people in South and East Africa have HIV?
54%
How many children have HIV?
2/3 - 65%
Who has the highest # of people with HIV?
South Africa - 7.7 million
What is the Olduvai Gorge also known as?
The Cradle of Humanity - many prehistoric human remains
When did civilizations begin to appear?
100’s AD
Why was Aksum important?
Location and trade
