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Zambia Timeline Game

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Zambia: A timeline game where players place events in their correct chronological order, connecting them to the history and culture of Zambia.

  • Players learn about key events in Zambia’s history
  • Develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Engages players in an interactive and educational way
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  • 1891: British South Africa Company establishes control over the territory known as Northern Rhodesia
  • 1924: Northern Rhodesia becomes a British protectorate
  • 1959: United National Independence Party (UNIP) founded by Kenneth Kaunda
  • 1964: Northern Rhodesia gains independence from Britain, becomes the Republic of Zambia
  • 1972: Zambia adopts a socialist one-party state under President Kenneth Kaunda
  • 1987: Zambia hosts the All-Africa Games in Lusaka
  • 1991: Multi-party democracy introduced in Zambia
  • 1991: Frederick Chiluba elected as Zambia's second president
  • 1994: Zambia hosts the African Cup of Nations football tournament
  • late 1990s: Zambia's economy suffers due to falling copper prices and mismanagement
  • 2002: Levy Mwanawasa elected as Zambia's third president
  • 2011: Michael Sata elected as Zambia's fourth president
  • 2014: Zambia celebrates its 50th independence anniversary
  • 2015: Edgar Lungu elected as Zambia's sixth president
  • 2017: Zambia battles a cholera outbreak in Lusaka
  • 2018: Zambia's economy struggles with high debt levels and inflation
  • 2020: Zambia defaults on its debt payments, seeks restructuring
  • 2021: Zambia holds general elections, Hakainde Hichilema elected as president
  • 2021: Zambia celebrates its 57th independence anniversary
  • 2021: Zambia faces challenges with COVID-19 pandemic and economic recovery

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