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Madagascar is an island country located off the southeastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. It was formerly a French colony from 1896 until gaining independence in 1960. The document provides details on Madagascar's geography, history of colonization, languages, culture, religion, foods, animals, currency and other facts. It includes a recipe for banana fritters using both Malagasy and French words.

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République de Madagascar
Concept Map Madagascar Culture Locations Colonization Brief History Language Fun Facts
Location, Capital and Surrounding Countries Location Indian Ocean southeast of Africa. Capital is Antananarivo Size World’s 4 th largest island. Twice the size of Arizona The closest country Mozambique
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Colonization French France annexed Madagascar in 1896 Previous Slave Groups Difference in education due to ethnicity Westernization
Brief History Natives Natives are called Malagasy Colonization Colonized when French invaded in 1894 Rebellion Jean Ralaimongo led a rebellion. 80,000 Malagasy were killed Independence Gained Independence in June 26, 1960
Languages Official language Standard Malagasy French Language Dominant language during 1896-1960 Malagasy was 2 nd language Rejection of French influence Malagasy was prominent in education which led to rejection Return to French Language Society was failing and began to speak French again
Music, dances, and sports The standard music is mostly percussive http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbMvTiBGpK8&feature=related but there’s concerts with modern instruments Dances http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQS-7iNLtHI&feature=related Sports Athletics, football, boxing, judo, tennis, and basketball. Women’s basketball and tennis are 2 biggest sports
Religion and food Religion 52% hold indigenous beliefs, 41 percent are Christian, 7% are Muslim Food Rice is the staple of Malagasy Diet. Eaten with kabak (fish, meat or chicken). Side dishes are used to add flavor. Food is prepared fried, grilled, boiled in water, or cooked with coconut juice
Hand gestures, animals, and currency Gestures Right hand is for eating. Finger food is to be eaten with the right hand. Handshakes are followed by touch on the elbow, vulgar hand gesture is to put your hand in front of you with fingers spread apart. It’s polite to cover mouth when coughing Animals No monkeys, zebras, lions, or camels. Have lemurs, boa constrictors, iguanas and others Currency Malagasy Ariary
Recipe Banana Fritters 1½ cups all-purpose flour 4 or 5 medium-sized ripe bananas 3 eggs 1 cup milk 6 Tbsp sugar vegetable oil, as needed for deep-frying confectioners' sugar Served as part of a meal, not dessert
5 French Words La farine – flour la banane – banana l'œuf – egg le lait – milk le sucre - sugar
Fun Facts Fourth largest island Unlike the Movie 80% of animals are rare Vanilla 60% of world’s exports come from Madagascar Red Island – Red Sand True Malagasy meal

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Madagascar Period 1

  • 1. République de Madagascar
  • 2. Concept Map Madagascar Culture Locations Colonization Brief History Language Fun Facts
  • 3. Location, Capital and Surrounding Countries Location Indian Ocean southeast of Africa. Capital is Antananarivo Size World’s 4 th largest island. Twice the size of Arizona The closest country Mozambique
  • 6. Colonization French France annexed Madagascar in 1896 Previous Slave Groups Difference in education due to ethnicity Westernization
  • 7. Brief History Natives Natives are called Malagasy Colonization Colonized when French invaded in 1894 Rebellion Jean Ralaimongo led a rebellion. 80,000 Malagasy were killed Independence Gained Independence in June 26, 1960
  • 8. Languages Official language Standard Malagasy French Language Dominant language during 1896-1960 Malagasy was 2 nd language Rejection of French influence Malagasy was prominent in education which led to rejection Return to French Language Society was failing and began to speak French again
  • 9. Music, dances, and sports The standard music is mostly percussive http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbMvTiBGpK8&feature=related but there’s concerts with modern instruments Dances http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQS-7iNLtHI&feature=related Sports Athletics, football, boxing, judo, tennis, and basketball. Women’s basketball and tennis are 2 biggest sports
  • 10. Religion and food Religion 52% hold indigenous beliefs, 41 percent are Christian, 7% are Muslim Food Rice is the staple of Malagasy Diet. Eaten with kabak (fish, meat or chicken). Side dishes are used to add flavor. Food is prepared fried, grilled, boiled in water, or cooked with coconut juice
  • 11. Hand gestures, animals, and currency Gestures Right hand is for eating. Finger food is to be eaten with the right hand. Handshakes are followed by touch on the elbow, vulgar hand gesture is to put your hand in front of you with fingers spread apart. It’s polite to cover mouth when coughing Animals No monkeys, zebras, lions, or camels. Have lemurs, boa constrictors, iguanas and others Currency Malagasy Ariary
  • 12. Recipe Banana Fritters 1½ cups all-purpose flour 4 or 5 medium-sized ripe bananas 3 eggs 1 cup milk 6 Tbsp sugar vegetable oil, as needed for deep-frying confectioners' sugar Served as part of a meal, not dessert
  • 13. 5 French Words La farine – flour la banane – banana l'Å“uf – egg le lait – milk le sucre - sugar
  • 14. Fun Facts Fourth largest island Unlike the Movie 80% of animals are rare Vanilla 60% of world’s exports come from Madagascar Red Island – Red Sand True Malagasy meal