Question

Give two reasons why east Africa is referred to as cradle of mankind

Answer 1

1. Many remains of early man have found in Africa specifically in east Africa.
2. The environment in east Africa was also conducive for early man.
3. Many artifacts (remains of tools and weapons used by early man)have also been found in Africa around lake victoria and in the rift valley.
4. The earliest apes and various animals may have first lived around what is now lake victoria and the rift valley.