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