ENG AFRI LIY L3Q1 Tanzanian Literature

Up to the second half of the 20th century, what was the primary form of Tanzanian literature?

• Written

• Oral

• Digital

• Visual

Which language is the majority of recorded oral literature in Tanzania in?

• English

• Swahili

• French

• Arabic

Name two major oral literary forms mentioned in the passage.

• folktales, poems, riddles, proverbs, or songs

• novels and essays

• biographies and newspapers

• magazines and textbooks

Each of Tanzania's languages has its own oral tradition.

• True

• False

Why is the country's oral literature currently declining?

• Because of social changes that make transmission of oral literature more difficult and the devaluation of oral literature.

• Because of the increase in traditional storytelling events.

• Because oral literature is now being taught more in schools.

• Because of the growing popularity of folk songs.

According to the passage, what is the largest country in East Africa?

• Tanzania

• Kenya

• Uganda

• Rwanda

Which islands are included as part of Tanzania?

• Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia

• Madagascar, Seychelles, Comoros

• Lamu, Mombasa, Kilwa

• Mauritius, Reunion, Rodrigues

Tanzania is about twice the size of which U.S. state?

• California

• Texas

• Florida

• New York

How many countries border Tanzania?

• Five

• Six

• Eight

• Ten

Which ocean borders Tanzania?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean