Zimbabwe Quiz

Where is Great Zimbabwe located?

• In southern Africa

• Along the Swahili Coast

• Near the pyramids of Egypt

• In northern Africa

What does the name 'Great Zimbabwe' derive from?

• A type of stone used in its construction

• The Shona word for 'big house of stone'

• A medieval king's name

• The name of the city's founder

What was Great Zimbabwe's status by UNESCO in 1986?

• A modern marvel

• A World Heritage site

• A natural wonder

• An endangered site

Which of the following was NOT a main area in Great Zimbabwe?

• The Great Enclosure

• The Hill Complex

• The Valley Complex

• The Coastal Trading Area

What role did rulers play in Great Zimbabwe?

• Economic and religious leaders

• Architects and builders

• Military commanders

• Trade negotiators only

What enabled Great Zimbabwe's growth?

• Its role in an intercontinental trade network

• Its location on a river

• Its isolation from enemies

• Its agricultural productivity

Which of the following items was NOT mentioned as a source of Great Zimbabwe's wealth?

• Copper

• Gold

• Ivory

• Diamonds

What evidence points to the city's decline?

• A shift in trade routes

• Invasion by foreign powers

• Natural disasters

• Overcrowding and sanitation issues

Who presented clear evidence that Great Zimbabwe was built by indigenous peoples?

• A European monarch

• A local chieftain

• David Randall-MacIver

• A colonial governor

What symbol from Great Zimbabwe is featured on the Zimbabwean flag?

• A pottery shard

• A soapstone bird

• A gold coin

• A stone wall