Wangari Maathai

How was the fight for Kenyan independence similar

to the American Revolution?

• It happened in the 18th century

• It was a revolt or fight against British Rule

• It led to a dictatorship

Which statement best describes the situation in

Kenya when Wangari Maathai first returned from the

United States?

• British settlers still controlled much of the farmland

• Poor soil conditions had made farming difficult

• Jobs were changing from farming to factories

What makes Wangari Maathai's approach to Kenya's

economic problems such a good long-term

solution?

• Trees provide numerous benefits over their life-spans

• Focusing on agriculture leads to a stronger economy

• Fruit trees grow faster than other types of plants

Place the following events from Wangari Maathai's

life in order: A) Starts the Green Belt Movement; B)

Wins the Nobel Peace Prize; C) Elected to parliament;

D) Studies biology in America

• D, A, C, B

• D,C,B,A

• A, B, C, D

What can you infer about Wangari Maathai's

approach to political change from her opposition to

Daniel arap Moi?

• She believed in nonviolent protest

• The destruction of public property was an effective

  strategy

• Remaining silent and avoiding protest was a better strategy.

Wangari Maathai is recognized as a global

ambassador for women’s rights and resource

conservation. This means:

• She held a position at the United Nations

• She is seen as a symbol for equality and environmentalism

• She assisted Kenya in signing treaties with other countries.