Hisotry
What event in the late 19th century led European countries to divide Somalia into colonies?
The Scramble for Africa
Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti
What ancient site near Hargeisa shows early Somali rock art?
Laas Geel
Which three European powers colonized Somali territories?
Britain, Italy, and France
How long is Somalia’s coastline?
Approximately 3,300 km
Ancient Egyptians referred to Somalia as part of this prosperous land
Land of Punt
What were the names of the Somali territories under British and Italian rule?
British Somaliland and Italian Somaliland
Somalia’s coast stretches along which two major bodies of water?
The Indian Ocean and The Gulf of Aden
What was the dominant way of life for ancient Somalis
pastoralism (herding livestock)
Name two Somali port cities where Arab and Persian traders helped spread Islam
Berbera and Bosaso
In which region of Africa is Somalia located
Horn of Africa
Islam arrived in Somalia during whose lifetime
Prophet Muhammad (SWT)
On what date did British and Italian Somalilands unite to form the Somali Republic?
July 1, 1960
Somalia’s strategic coastal location benefits it in what three key ways?
Maritime trade, Fishing, and Cultural exchange
Name four goods the Land of Punt was known for trading
Gold, Exotic animals, Myrrh, and Frankincense