Ancient Zimbabwe Quiz

What was Great Zimbabwe?

• A modern city in Zimbabwe

• A famous waterfall

• A medieval city known for its large stone structures

• A type of traditional Zimbabwean music

When did the Kingdom of Zimbabwe exist?

• 1000-1450 AD

• 500-1000 AD

• 1450-1700 AD

• 1700-1900 AD

What was the main purpose of the trade routes in ancient Zimbabwe?

• To spread religious beliefs

• For educational exchanges

• For trading gold, ivory, and other goods

• For military conquests

Which of the following was NOT a belief in Zimbabwean traditional religion?

• Ancestor worship

• The existence of a supreme god

• The importance of nature spirits

• The worship of Greek gods

What significant event marked the beginning of Zimbabwe's colonial history?

• The arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century

• The establishment of the British South Africa Company in 1889

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The discovery of gold in Great Zimbabwe

What material were the walls of Great Zimbabwe primarily made of?

• Wood

• Stone

• Brick

• Mud

What was the economic foundation of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe?

• Agriculture

• Gold trade

• Textile production

• Fishing

Which of the following countries did ancient Zimbabwe trade with?

• China

• India

• Portugal

• All of the above

What role did ancestors play in Zimbabwean traditional beliefs?

• They were considered evil spirits

• They were thought to provide guidance and protection

• They were worshipped as gods

• They had no role

Who was Cecil Rhodes in the context of Zimbabwe's colonial history?

• A local chief

• A British explorer

• The founder of the British South Africa Company

• A Portuguese trader