Tanzania

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    The Development of Swahili

    The Development of Swahili
    Although the majority of Tanzanian speak Kiswhali, which is an adaptation of Swahili, a major point in Tanzanian culture was the development of Swahili, acting as the first written language in East Africa. Before Swahili, most people spoke click-tongue languages that were not written down.
  • Jan 1, 1107

    Islam in Tanzania

    Islam in Tanzania
    The First Mosque in Tanzania was built in 1107 by Arab settlers. Currently, Islam is the second most popular religion in Tanzania.
  • Jan 1, 1200

    Crafts of the Early Cultures

    Crafts of the Early Cultures
    Tanzania is inhabited by 10 major ethnic groups, the Maasai people, the Sukuma people, the Chaga people, the Swahili people, the Gogo people, the Nyamwezi people, the Haya people, the Makonde people, the Hehe people, and the Ha people.
  • Jan 1, 1500

    Colonization of Tanzania

    Colonization of Tanzania
    Tanzania was colonized by three major groups, the Germans, the Portuguese, and the British. The Portuguese occupied Tanzania in the 1400s, and1500s. Germany were colonizers in the 18th century, and Britain ruled from 1918-1961.

  • Slave Trade in Tanzania

    Slave Trade in Tanzania
    Up until the mid 19th century slave trade in Tanzania was a major issue. Mostly Persia and India included Central Tanzania in their trade routes.

  • Christianity in Tanzania

    Christianity in Tanzania
    In the 19th century, the predominant religion shift from indiginous beliefs to Christianity due to the European became most visible. Currently, the majority of Tanzanians are Christian (45%), but Muslims make up 35%, and the remaining percentage follow indiginous beliefs. The first Catholic church was built in 1868, although Christianity in general became more popular in the 1900s at the arrival of the British.

  • Tanzanian Independence

    Tanzanian Independence
    After spending 45 years under their rule, Tanzania gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1961.

  • Very Old Human Skull

    Very Old Human Skull
    This skull is dated back to 1.8 million years ago, serving as an example of some of the earliest human remains that were found in Tanzania. It is possible that Tanzania is the sight of human origin, and it is definate that people have inhabited Tanzania for millions of years