Which of the following describes when and where civilization first developed in East Africa? Choose the best answer choice, and explain.

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Ethiopia around 7,000 BCE

Ethiopia around 100 CE

Kenya 6 million–8 million years ago

Uganda around 2,000 BCE

Answer 1

The best answer choice is Ethiopia around 7,000 BCE. This is because Ethiopia is known to be one of the earliest sites of human civilization, with evidence of agriculture and settlement dating back to around 7,000 BCE. This development in Ethiopia is believed to be one of the earliest instances of civilization in East Africa.