Great Zimbabwe Quiz

What is Great Zimbabwe?

• An ancient Egyptian monument

• A religious site for the Shona peoples

• The largest stone complex in Africa before the modern era

• A modern city in Zimbabwe

When was Great Zimbabwe constructed?

• In ancient times

• During the 19th century

• Between the 11th and 15th centuries

• In the 20th century

How many comparable states existed in the region of Great Zimbabwe?

• One

• Three

• Seven

• Ten

What does the word 'zimbabwe' mean in the Shona language?

• Trading center

• Religious site

• Ruler's court or house

• Judicial center

What evidence suggests that Great Zimbabwe served as a hub for commercial exchange and trade?

• All of the above

• Porcelain fragments from China

• Beads from southeast Asia

• Copper ingots from Central African kingdoms

What material were the walls of Great Zimbabwe constructed from?

• Brick

• Wood

• Granite

• Mud

What is the function of the conical tower of Great Zimbabwe?

• Religious site

• Defensive structure

• Granary

• Residence of the ruler

What archaeological debris indicate the reliance on livestock in the economy of Great Zimbabwe?

• Iron tools

• All of the above

• Copper

• Gold wire jewelry and ornaments

What factors may have contributed to the decline of Great Zimbabwe?

• Political skirmishes over succession

• Droughts and environmental fragility

• All of the above

• Disease affecting livestock

What does Great Zimbabwe symbolize?

• The economic prosperity of the region

• The architectural achievements of ancient Africa

• The religious beliefs of the Shona peoples

• The power and prestige of the rulers