Island of Mozambique

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

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

https://smallwhale.org/articles/island-of-mozambique

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. How many people live in Island of Mozambique?Approximately 14,000 permanent residents
2. What is the capital of Island of Mozambique?Formerly the capital of Portuguese East Africa until 1898
3. When was Island of Mozambique built?Settled as a significant trading post from the late 15th century
4. Why is the Island of Mozambique important?It was a key stop for Portuguese explorers and became the capital of Portuguese East Africa, making it a major trading center.
5. Where does the name Mozambique come from?The island was named after Musa Bin Bique, an Arab sheikh, and the country took its name from the island.

Maritime Route: A path or course taken by ships across the sea for trade or travel.
Colonial Administration: The system of government established by a foreign power in a territory it controls.
Linguistic Landscape: The range of languages spoken in a particular area and their social context.
Eponymous Connection: When a place or thing is named after a person or another place.