Kenya Basics
What is the capital city of Kenya?
Nairobi
Which parts of Kenya are the most densely populated?
Nairobi and the Lake Victoria region
What is manufacturing?
when raw materials are turned into products in factories
What is one reason tourists visit Kenya?
to see wildlife, beaches, and national parks
What is ethnicity?
Bonus 100: Name one ethnic group in Kenya
when people share the same traditions, culture, or background
Maasai, Kikuyu
What runs through Kenya and formed many of its lakes?
Great Rift Valley
Why do many people live near Lake Victoria?
water, fertile land, fishing, and more rainfall
What is subsistence farming?
growing food mainly to feed a farmer’s family
What is one positive effect of tourism in Kenya?
brings money into the country
provides jobs for locals
tourists may enjoy attractions
What is demographics?
statistics about a population such as age and gender
What is the largest mountain in Kenya?
Bonus 100: Is this the largest mountain in Africa?
Mount Kenya
Bonus: No, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
Why is northern Kenya less populated?
Northern Kenya is dry and has little rainfall, making farming difficult
What are cash crops?
crops grown to be sold for money
What is one negative effect of tourism in Kenya?
-little money gets to locals (foreign companies may own many of the businesses)
-locals only work low-paid jobs
-tourists may harm the environment
What is a pastoralist?
a person who raises animals for a living
Which ocean is found along Kenya’s coastline?
Indian Ocean
How Kenya’s population changed over the last fifty years?
Bonus 100: What is the population today?
Kenya’s population has grown rapidly over the last fifty years
>50 million people
What are services?
Bonus 100: name 3 examples
jobs that provide help or experiences instead of making goods
chefs, bus drivers, teachers, cashiers, etcHow can tourism become more sustainable in Kenya?
by protecting wildlife and reducing pollution
including locals in decision making
provide job opportunities (and training for locals)
What is the Ilemi Triangle?
a disputed area of land near Kenya, Ethiopia, and South Sudan
Which European country eventually colonized Kenya?
The British Empire
Why does the Lake Victoria area receive more rainfall?
Prevailing winds and warm air rises from the lake and creates more rainfall around the area
As countries develop, what usually happens to jobs in agriculture and industry?
fewer people work in agriculture while industry and services grow
What are the Big Five animals?
lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo
Which two groups controlled parts of the Kenyan coast before British rule?
The Portuguese and the Omani Empire controlled parts of the Kenyan coast before British rule