Great Zimbabwe

What was Great Zimbabwe known for?

• Being a desert

• A military base

• A complex kingdom

• A fishing village

What was the time period during which Great Zimbabwe developed?

• 1280 to 1450

• 1700 to 1800

• 1000 to 1200

• 1500 to 1600

What is present-day Zimbabwe named after?

• Mapungubwe

• Great Zimbabwe

• The Arab traders

• The Swahili coast

Who had more power in Great Zimbabwe?

• Ordinary people

• The king and his family

• The traders

• The farmers

What were the walls of Great Zimbabwe called?

• Barriers

• Fences

• Enclosures

• Fortifications

Where did the king live in Great Zimbabwe?

• In the ruins

• In a small hut

• On top of the hill

• In the valley

What type of goods did people in Great Zimbabwe trade?

• Books and toys

• Gold, iron, and ivory

• Clothes and shoes

• Fish and vegetables

Who did Great Zimbabwe trade with?

• Local farmers

• Arab traders on the Swahili coast

• European explorers

• Nomadic tribes

What is one reason archaeologists are unsure about Mapungubwe's abandonment?

• Lack of resources

• Natural disasters

• Unclear evidence

• Invasion by enemies

What type of structures were built on the slopes of the hill?

• Schools

• Temples

• Small shops

• Large huts