Introduction to the Anglo-Zulu War

What year did the Anglo-Zulu War begin?

• 1865

• 1879

• 1885

• 1899

Who was the king of the Zulu Kingdom during the Anglo-Zulu War?

• Shaka Zulu

• Dingane

• Cetshwayo

• Mpande

What was the primary cause of the Anglo-Zulu War?

• Disputes over land between the British and Zulus

• Zulu attacks on British settlements

• British desire to annex Zululand

• The discovery of gold in Zululand

Which British leader played a significant role in the conflict leading to the Anglo-Zulu War?

• Lord Carnarvon

• Sir Bartle Frere

• Lord Kitchener

• Cecil Rhodes

What was the outcome of the Battle of Isandlwana?

• A decisive British victory

• A major defeat for the Zulu forces

• • A decisive Zulu victory

• A stalemate with heavy losses on both sides

What tactic did the Zulu army famously use in the Battle of Isandlwana?

• Guerrilla warfare

• Cavalry charges

• "Horns of the buffalo" encirclement

• Trench warfare

Why was the Battle of Rorke's Drift significant in British history?

• It was a major British defeat

• It marked the end of the war

• • A small British force successfully defended against a large Zulu attack

• It was the first battle fought in the war

What was the long-term impact of the Anglo-Zulu War on the Zulu Kingdom?

• The Zulu Kingdom expanded its territory

• The Zulu Kingdom was divided and lost its autonomy

• The Zulu Kingdom became a British ally

• The Zulu Kingdom successfully resisted British control

After the war, what happened to King Cetshwayo?

• He was killed in battle

• He was exiled by the British

• He became a British governor

• • He negotiated peace with the British

Which of the following best describes the British strategy after defeating the Zulus?

• They formed an alliance with the Zulu Kingdom

• • They divided Zululand into smaller, weaker territories

• They completely destroyed the Zulu army

• They immediately left Zululand to avoid further conflict