Anglo-Egyptian Sudan

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/anglo-egyptian-sudan

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the capital of Anglo-Egyptian Sudan?Khartoum
2. What language do people speak in Anglo-Egyptian Sudan?Arabic (official), alongside numerous indigenous languages including Dinka, Nuer, and Fur
3. What is the end of condominium?January 1, 1956, marking the independence of the Republic of the Sudan
4. Why was Sudan important to Britain?Britain saw Sudan as a key part of its empire, helping protect the route to India and keeping the Suez Canal safe.
5. Where was the capital of Anglo-Egyptian Sudan?The capital was Khartoum, a city that grew into a busy administrative center.

Condominium: A political territory jointly administered by two or more sovereign states.
Imperialism: A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
Decolonization: The process by which colonies become independent of the colonizing country.
Gezira Scheme: A vast agricultural project in Sudan, crucial for cotton production under the condominium.