John Magufuli

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/john-magufuli

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. When was John Magufuli born?October 29, 1959
2. Where was John Magufuli born?Mwanza Region, Tanzania
3. What is the presidential term?November 5, 2015 – March 17, 2021
4. What is the notable policy stance?Resisted implementing COVID-19 public health measures and questioned efficacy of Western vaccines

Tanzania: A sovereign country in East Africa with a diverse geography and rich cultural heritage.
Presidential System: A form of government where the president is the head of state and head of government.
Economic Classification: Categories used by international organizations to group countries based on their income levels.
Authoritarian Tendencies: A style of governance characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms.