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Rwanda Timeline Game

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Summoning Knowledge...

About This Challenge

This timeline game is a fun and interactive way to learn about historical events related to Rwanda.

  • Players will need to place events in their correct chronological order
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  • 100 million years ago: Formation of the Rwandan landscape through volcanic activity
  • 1000 BCE: Arrival of Bantu-speaking people in the region
  • 11th century: Establishment of the Kingdom of Rwanda
  • 19th century: Arrival of European explorers in Rwanda
  • 1884: Colonization of Rwanda by Germany
  • 1919: Belgian mandate over Rwanda
  • early 20th century: Introduction of cash crops like coffee and tea
  • July 1, 1962: Independence of Rwanda from Belgium
  • late 20th century: Ethnic tensions between Hutu and Tutsi communities intensify
  • April 6, 1994: Assassination of President Habyarimana, sparking the Rwandan Genocide
  • July 16, 1994: End of the Rwandan Genocide
  • mid-1990s: Reconstruction and reconciliation efforts begin in Rwanda
  • 21st century: Rwanda's economy grows rapidly, with a focus on tourism and technology
  • present day: Rwanda becomes a leading country in conservation and sustainable development
  • 2000: Kagame elected President of Rwanda
  • July 4, 1994: Kwibohora Day established in Rwanda
  • 2004: The Kigali Genocide Memorial is opened
  • 2007: Rwanda joins the East African Community
  • 2010: Kagame re-elected President of Rwanda
  • 2020: Rwanda hosts the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

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