Quiz on Mapungubwe: The First State in Southern Africa

What does 'Mapungubwe' mean?

• Hill of the Lion

• Hill of the Eagle

• Hill of the Elephant

• Hill of the Jackal

In which years was Mapungubwe occupied as a capital?

• 1400–1500 AD

• 1300–1400 AD

• 1220–1300 AD

• 1100–1200 AD

What type of society was Mapungubwe?

• A fishing community

• A nomadic tribe

• A complex society

• A simple village

Where is the archaeological site of Mapungubwe located today?

• Western Cape

• Gauteng Province

• Limpopo Province

• Mpumalanga Province

Who ruled Mapungubwe?

• A president

• A council of elders

• A king

• A chief

What was the king of Mapungubwe believed to do?

• Build houses

• Manage trade

• Communicate with the ancestors

• Lead the army

What was the significance of Mapungubwe Hill?

• It was a marketplace

• It was a military base

• It was a farming area

• It was a sacred place

How many people lived in the town of Mapungubwe?

• 10,000

• 5,000

• 1,000

• 2,500

What type of leadership did the king of Mapungubwe represent?

• Democratic leadership

• Sacred leadership

• Military leadership

• Secular leadership

What was the first stone-walled palace built by?

• African farmers

• European settlers

• Nomadic tribes

• San hunter-gatherers