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Saturday, September 26, 2009

a. Tell me about Kenya's geography/landscape.
It is a large savanna.
b. Where is Kenya? What's the capital?
East africa, Nairobi
c. What lies WEST of Nairobi?
the great rift valley.
d. Tell me about the animals in Kenya. What's set up to protect them?
50 reserves and parks.
e. What 2 bodies of water is Kenya located between?
How does this affect the culture there?Indian ocean and lake victoria. A diverse culture
f. Significance of N. Kenya & Tanzania?
May have been the original birthplace of humans.
g. Tell me about slavery there in 1600s, 1700s, and 1800s.
1600-1700 they were taken as slaves. 1900 slavery was outlawed.
h. How many languages/ethnic groups are there?
60 languages and 40 ethnic groups
i. Tell me about the kids & school.
school is free but many of the kids are too busy to go to school.
j. What are some important parts of Kenyan culture?
Music and storytelling
k. What's the current government of Kenya like?
It is a republic country.
l. Official name? Form of Gov't? Population? Official Languages?
republic of Kenya,republic, Nairobi,33,830,000, Swahili and English.
m. Money? Mountain Ranges? Major rivers?
Kenyan Shiling, Aberdaure.mau Escarpament.Athi,tana.

4) Scroll through photos 1-6 and answer the following questions. Post your answers to your blog.
a. Tell me what YOU think is going on in each photo (don't look at the caption!):
Photo 1-woman examines smelly fossils while a guy covers his nose.
Photo 2-cannibal indians wearing dental headgear.
Photo 3 -people on a safari crouse never make it to the end.
Photo 4 -the beautifull city before it gets bombed.
Photo 5 -the water that contains all the victims of the mafia.
Photo 6 -what they wrap your dead body in before the mafia throws you in the lake.
5. Now, go back and post the captions for each photo to your blog. Were you close?
Photo 1- Archeologists examine fossils
Photo 2- indian women revealing personal history by their jewelry
Photo 3 - tourists watching 2 lions in a reserve
Photo 4 -the capital (Nairobi)
Photo 5 - Lake Victoria
Photo 6 -Kenyas flag

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