Carrie Derr

October 2, 2003

SLM 521

As citizens of the United States, you will be expected to learn about the history of the country. Indeed, you have already started this process. It is the same for citizens of other countries-they must learn the history of their country. However, it is also important to learn about the history of countries besides your own. When learning about the history of the country, you also learn about the history of the world, the culture of the country and the people of the country.

We have been studying the country of Kenya for the past week. To fully grasp all the features of a country, the country’s history must be explored. The Kenyans are proud of their heritage and have waited a long time to gain their independence. Before we continue with our study of the country, it is necessary that we examine Kenya’s history to gain an understanding of the people and the culture.

Activity

Your activity, then is to visit the site http://www.kenyaweb.com/history/introduction/index.html#top and probe a little in Kenya’s history. Read through the information on the site, notice the age of the country and all the people have done to secure their independence. Then, complete the following:

One a large piece of white paper (provided by the teacher), create a timeline of events for Kenya. Start with the year 400 AD and continue through the year 1992, as detailed on the website. On a separate piece of notebook paper, write descriptions of life during the early-late stone ages. Use the links at the left of the screen and describe the Bantu people and who Mzee Jomo Kenyatta was-what role did he play in Kenya? When finished, turn in your completed timeline and the descriptions. If you have any questions, ask the teacher.