Grade 6 Social Sciences Test (TVM)

What material was used to build the walls of Great Zimbabwe?

• Bricks

• Stones

• Wood

• Clay

Great Zimbabwe was known for trading mainly in:

• Cattle

• Wood

• Gold and ivory

• Pottery

Great Zimbabwe is located in present-day:

• Botswana

• South Africa

• Zimbabwe

• Mozambique

Which of the following was NOT traded at Great Zimbabwe?

• Gold

• Porcelain

• Silk

• Sugar

What was one reason for the decline of Great Zimbabwe?

• Earthquake

• Drought and overgrazing

• War with Europeans

• Fire

What made Great Zimbabwe powerful?

• Powerful military

• Control of trade routes

• Colonisation

• Printing books

Mapungubwe was at its height during the:

• 5th century

• 12th century

• 17th century

• 19th century

While Mapungubwe was powerful, which European was exploring Asia?

• Bartholomeu Dias

• Marco Polo

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

The main reason Marco Polo went to Asia was to:

• Conquer lands

• Spread religion

• Trade and explore

• Escape war

Marco Polo travelled to:

• India

• Arabia

• China

• Egypt