World Civ Fall 8.2

Begin reading on page 137 and annotate answers to these questions as you read through page 146.

Write liberally in your book and mark key passages with stickies or other bookmarks.

1. Explain the plight of Idi Amin’s mother.

2. What is “Africa’s biggest problem?”

3. What is a bayaye, and what is their effect?

4. What is significant about Idi Amin’s background before he became leader of Uganda?

5. How did Amin come to power?

6. How did Amin deal with his enemies?

7. What is significant about Amin’s lifestyle?

8. How is Amin’s army unique? Why do you think it is run this way?

9. What was Amin’s ultimate fate?