Quiz on Limpopo Valley History

What is Ivory?

• A type of rock found in Limpopo Valley.

• A hard white material from elephant tusks used in trade.

• A metal used for making tools.

• A type of wood used in ancient carvings

What does Sacred Leadership mean?

• A form of leadership where the king is seen as a religious figure.

• A government led by multiple leaders.

• A leadership based on democracy.

• A leadership based on military strength

What is a Trade Route?

• A pathway used for traveling between villages.

• A road built for royal leaders.

• A network of pathways for exchanging goods between different regions.

• A special type of road for carrying gold

Who is an Archaeologist?

• A scientist who studies human history by examining artifacts

• A person who trades ivory

• A king’s advisor

• A gold miner

What is Mapungubwe?

• A mountain in Zimbabwe.

• The first known Southern African kingdom, established in the Limpopo Valley.

• A modern South African city.

• A European trade center

What was Schroda?

• A famous warrior in Mapungubwe

• A kingdom that came after Mapungubwe

• An early settlement in the Limpopo Valley before K2 and Mapungubwe

• A type of trade good

What was the K2 Settlement?

• A historical settlement that succeeded Schroda and preceded Mapungubwe.

• A group of traders from Asia.

• A small fishing village.

• A European fort

What was the Gold Scepter used for?

• A weapon used in battles

• A symbol of authority or power in Mapungubwe

• A tool for farming

• A religious object used in prayers

What does the Iron Age refer to?

• A period when people used iron tools and weapons

• A time when gold was the most valuable trade item

• The period when stone tools were first used

• The name of a famous trade center

What are Social Classes?

• Different levels in society based on wealth and power

• A group of farmers who traded gold

• A type of government rule.

• The schools where young leaders were trained