History Grade 6

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Where is Mapungubwe located?

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Limpopo valley

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When did the people of K2 move their capital?

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1220AD

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What was Mapungubwe known for?

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It was the centre of trade in South Africa.

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Why was Mapungubwe known as the first state in South Africa?

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Very complex social and political structures

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Mapungubwe was ruled by...

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Kings

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What did archaeologists find buried in the Mapungubwe hills? Options: Twenty-three graves, Gold and copper objects, Golden bowl and golden sceptre, All of the above

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All of the above

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What does it mean that three of the graves bodies were buried in the seated position?

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The bodies were people who were seen as very important people

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What are buttresses?

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Supports that hold up or reinforce a structure

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How was the first town in Mapungubwe arranged?

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In clusters of huts and homesteads

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What unusual site was discovered in the first town?

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A refuse site