Cultural Influences in Southern Africa

Which indigenous group is known as the earliest inhabitants of Southern Africa, recognized for their hunter-gatherer lifestyle?

• Zulu

• San (Bushmen)

• Shona

• Ambo

The Bantu peoples migrated from which region approximately 3,500 years ago?

• Southeast Asia

• Central Africa

• Europe

• North Africa

Which European country established the Cape Colony in 1652?

• Portugal

• Germany

• Netherlands (Dutch)

• France

Who was the leader of the Zulu Empire known for establishing a powerful military kingdom in the early 19th century?

• Nelson Mandela

• Cecil Rhodes

• Shaka Zulu

• Robert Mugabe

Which European country colonized Madagascar in 1896?

• Germany

• France

• Portugal

• Britain

What major event in 1886 led to the rapid growth of Johannesburg?

• Discovery of diamonds

• Discovery of gold

• Establishment of the Cape Colony

• Abolition of slavery

Which Southern African city became a major urban center due to its diamond mines?

• Pretoria

• Kimberley

• Durban

• Maputo

Which language, developed by the Dutch settlers, is still widely spoken in South Africa today?

• Zulu

• Xhosa

• Afrikaans

• English

What system of racial segregation was established in South Africa in 1948?

• Apartheid

• Colonialism

• Feudalism

• Imperialism

Which Southern African country transitioned from apartheid to democracy in 1994?

• Namibia

• Zimbabwe

• South Africa

• Botswana