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333
Christianity Made Official
In 200 AD, Migrants from Southern Arabia settle in East Africa, later establishing the Kingdom of Axum. In 333, King Ezana of Axum adopted Christianity as the official religion. Though one Iwas Christian, the bond between the two were strong, creating good trade of resources. This impacts East Africa because Axum expanded, therefore Christianity grew, and new resources were introduced all over the region. -
400
Axum cripples Nubia
200 AD- 500 AD, the Axumites invade the kingdom of Nubia, crippling it to a point where 3 new smaller kingdoms are established. Ethiopia on the other hand is flourishing. Establishing the port of Adulis, this help control the maritime trade in the Red Sea. As this occurred, more and more new resources came to and fro from this powerful Kingdom. Christianity continued to grow with help of Byzantine monks. -
Jan 1, 800
Portuguese and Arabian traders
There are many events in East Africa that happen in history. In the 8th century Portuguese and Arabian traders came to East Africa. At this time, there was a large muslim influence brought to the native people. The religion spread rapidly across the region, enticing many people.The travelers traded many items in Kenya and along the coastal region. They traded with uncommon items such as Ivory, and rhino horns, and common goods such as shells, and gold. -
Jan 1, 1000
Language Of Swahilli
Although there are tons of languages throughout East Africa, the number 1 language is “Swahili.”
This language is known and spoke by more than 5 million people. Uganda is considered “The home of Swahili.” This well known language is really only well known within East and Central Africa. Swahili was originated from Arab impact, which resulted in some borrowed words from the Arab’s. “Kiswahili” is another word the East African language. There are 3 accents or dialects to Swahili. -
Jan 1, 1400
Stone Works Axum Empire
Stone works met a Golden Age in this time, creating cultural and religious growth. Such stone works include churches, monuments, buildings, palaces, and many others. Many of these stone works were left behind in Labilela, which is located in Ethiopia. Some of these great stone works included famous churches that were left behind. These churches and monuments are said to be the oldest in the whole continent. This would mean that the stone works were made with quality materials in order to have st -
Slavery Across Lake Malawi
In 1856 David Livingstone came to East Africa and had found that Lake Malawi had been a transportation for thousands of slaves being carried over from East Africa. These slaves were put into the “Slave Market” and there was a high demand coming from Africa. A measure of 10,000 slaves per year were sold. East African’s were bought by the French because they knew how to work on Sugar Plantations. David Livingstone had watched thousands of slaves cross Lake Malawi in bondage. -
Forming Islamic States
In Eastern Africa Many inland communities that have been converted to islam retain elements of traditional sculpture such as masks and figures but recast them as representations of shetani(the Arabic term form for Satan). -
British and Ethiopian troops defeated the Italians
In 1941, British and Ethiopian troops defeated the Italians. The horrible combat began with a bomb raid at the air base at Wajir in Kenya. Eventually, the Italian forces were sent back through Somaliland Eritrea and Ethiopia. The rest of the Italians surrendered after the battle of Gondar. Although,some Italian troops wouldn’t surrender. That led to the battle called the guerrilla campaign for about two more years. This war lasted from 1940 to 1941. -
Signing of the Anglo-Ethiopian Agreement
In 1944, the signing of the Anglo-Ethiopian Agreement took place. In the month of December, Ethiopia finally regained sovereignty after their previous ugly war with the Italians. In the signing of this large agreement, it meant that Ethiopia would have the status of a sovereign state. A sovereign state borders where people are and live, and may communicate with more sovereign states. Also, the state can make laws for the people to follow that the government chooses to enforce. -
East African Drought
In “the worst 60 years” 10 million people were put in danger. There were many people who died due to the high demand but greater prices and fees for food. Most countries of East Africa were already struggling with conflict, so this only added more to their plate. Considering this region is incredibly poor, crops were withering, results in thousands of deaths, mostly in children. Rainfall was failing in the past 10 years, but finally a reply was made in 2011.
