1. Chapter 3, Section 3 – East Africa Culture
Indian Ocean Connections
The Indian Ocean provides trade with Asian countries, exposing them to those cultures.
Swahili Culture
Swahili is an ethnic group that resulted from mixing African cultures and Arab cultures.
Heritage refers to the values, traditions, and customs handed down from their ancestors.

2. Widespread Swahili Language
-Swahili is one of many ethnic groups in East Africa.
In Tanzania children are taught Swahili first, then English. This helps to preserve their African heritage.
Religion
Islam was introduced by Arab traders.
The Roman Empire and Europeans
brought Christianity.

3. Changing Ideas About Land
mostly rural, people farm and raise livestock
Before Land was Owned
Before European colonization, the idea of owning land did not exist.
Families farmed plots of land for their own use.

4. The Rise and Fall of Plantations
Owning land was introduced by European settlers.
British set up plantations.
As countries gained independence, the gov. divided plantations and sold land to Africans.
Best farmland - Great Rift Valley and the
Ethiopian Highlands
Conflicts over land have erupted in small countries like Rwanda and Burundi.

5. Where is Home?
strong connection to the land or village where their family or clan is from
Life in the city is temporary for most. They may work to earn money, but expect to return to their village at some point.
African village
Nairobi

6. 14-Kenya