What is a rift?
A crack in the Earth’s crust
What is the Great Rift Valley?
A large landform formed by tectonic plates pulling apart
How was the Great Rift Valley formed?
By tectonic plates pulling apart
What did NOT form the Great Rift Valley?
Water or glaciers
What are the Ethiopian Highlands known as?
The “Roof of Africa”
What major river begins in the Ethiopian Highlands?
The Blue Nile
What is the climate of the Ethiopian Highlands?
Cooler and wetter than surrounding areas
What is Mount Kilimanjaro?
The highest mountain in Africa
What type of volcano is Mount Kilimanjaro?
A dormant volcano
What is a savanna?
A grassland with scattered trees
What are coastal plains in East Africa like?
Hot and humid along the Indian Ocean
What is the Horn of Africa?
A region including Somalia and Ethiopia
Where does the Horn of Africa extend?
Toward the Middle East
What is biodiversity?
Variety of plant and animal life
Where does East Africa stretch from and to?
Ethiopia to Mozambique
What ocean borders East Africa?
The Indian Ocean
What is an important river in East Africa?
The Nile River
What is a branch of the Nile River?
The Blue Nile
What is the largest lake in East Africa?
Lake Victoria
What line affects the climate in East Africa?
The equator
What is injera?
A sour, spongy flatbread from Ethiopia
What is ugali?
A maize-based staple food
What spices show trade history in East Africa?
Cloves and cinnamon
Why is coffee important in East Africa?
It is culturally and economically important
What is a common tradition involving coffee in Ethiopia?
Coffee ceremonies
What is Swahili?
A common language used across groups (lingua franca)
What is Bongo Flava?
A popular music style
How is injera used besides food?
As both a plate and utensil
What is agriculture?
Growing crops
What is globalization?
Businesses expanding globally
What is urbanization?
Movement of people to cities
What is infrastructure?
Roads, electricity, and systems
What is sustainability?
Using resources carefully
What is a major environmental challenge in East Africa?
Climate change
What is eco-tourism?
Tourism that protects the environment
What does eco-tourism support?
Wildlife and local economies
How does tourism help East Africa?
It creates jobs
How else does tourism help?
It protects habitats
What is the East African Community (EAC)?
An organization promoting trade and cooperation
How do athletes and artists help East Africa?
They represent countries globally
What is the capital of Kenya?
Nairobi
What is the capital of Ethiopia?
Addis Ababa
What three regions does North Africa connect?
Africa, Europe, and the Middle East
What is the largest desert in North Africa?
The Sahara Desert
What mountain range is in North Africa?
The Atlas Mountains
What sea borders North Africa?
The Mediterranean Sea
Name one country in North Africa.
Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, or Egypt
Where is Egypt located?
Northeast Africa
What is the capital of Egypt?
Cairo
Who ruled Ancient Egypt and what were they known for?
Pharaohs, known for pyramids, the Sphinx, and relying on the Nile River