Return to Lesson

Tanzania Timeline Game

Turn off ads with a Pro Membership!

Summoning Knowledge...

About This Challenge

Explore the history of Tanzania through this engaging timeline game. Test your knowledge and critical thinking skills as you place events in their correct chronological order.

  • Learn about the colonization of Tanzania by Germany
  • Discover the struggle for independence led by Tanzanian leaders
  • Explore the country’s journey towards democracy and development
Need a Hint? View the Facts
  • 1885: German East Africa established as a colony
  • 1905-1907: Maji Maji Rebellion against German colonial rule
  • 1919: Tanganyika becomes a League of Nations mandate under British administration
  • 1950s: Tanzanian Nationalism movement grows
  • 1961: Tanganyika gains independence from Britain and becomes a republic
  • 1964: Formation of the United Republic of Tanzania through the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar
  • 1964: Julius Nyerere becomes the first President of Tanzania
  • 1967: Arusha Declaration adopted, outlining socialist policies for Tanzania
  • 1979: Tanzania invades Uganda to overthrow Idi Amin
  • 1992: Multi-party system reintroduced in Tanzania
  • 1995: Election of Benjamin Mkapa as President of Tanzania
  • 1999: Tanzania joins the East African Community
  • 2005: Election of Jakaya Kikwete as President of Tanzania
  • 2010: Discovery of natural gas reserves in Tanzania
  • 2015: Election of John Magufuli as President of Tanzania
  • 2017: Construction of the Standard Gauge Railway in Tanzania begins
  • 2019: Tanzania imposes ban on plastic bags
  • 2020: COVID-19 pandemic reaches Tanzania
  • 2021: Death of President John Magufuli
  • 2021: Samia Suluhu Hassan becomes the first female President of Tanzania

Need a Refresher?

Return to the Main Lesson
Scroll to Top