Southern African Countries Quiz

What was the Great Zimbabwe known for around the year 1000?

• It was known for its silver mines.

• It was a major gold trading city.

• It was primarily an agricultural community.

• It was a famous religious site.

When was the Great Zimbabwe abandoned?

• 1450

• 1500

• 1600

• 1300

What happened to the Mutapa Empire after its formation?

• It declined rapidly due to internal conflicts.

• It expanded to cover almost all of Zimbabwe.

• It became a hub for ivory trade.

• It was taken over by neighboring tribes.

What led to the decline of the thriving gold empire in the 1500s?

• Economic recession

• Portuguese interference

• Drought and famine

• Invasion by other African empires

What was the primary cause of the ethnic clashes in Southern Africa during the 1700s and 1800s?

• Religious differences

• Economic policies

• Fight for land

• Political ideologies

Which European power defeated the Zulu in the late 1800s before clashing with the Boers?

• French

• German

• British

• Portuguese

In what year was the Union of South Africa formed following the conflicts among ethnic groups and European settlers?

• 1898

• 1902

• 1910

• 1923

What year did the white minority government in South Africa institute apartheid?

• 1945

• 1950

• 1948

• 1960

What percentage of the population did black people make up in South Africa under apartheid, despite owning little land?

• 50%

• 75%

• 60%

• 80%

Which organization did blacks form in 1912 to seek rights in South Africa?

• African National Congress (ANC)

• South African Freedom Party

• Pan Africanist Congress

• Black Awareness Movement