Quiz on Great Zimbabwe

Who proved the African genesis of the stone ruins of Great Zimbabwe?

• A team of British archaeologists

• An archaeological team composed only of women

• A group of European explorers

• A team of local villagers

What did the Karanga people trade in exchange for glass beads and porcelain?

• Silver

• Gold

• Spices

• Textiles

What was the original colonial name of Zimbabwe?

• Rhodesia

• Zaire

• Tanganyika

• Nyasaland

What did the settlers theorize about the creators of the structures at Great Zimbabwe?

• They were built by local tribes

• They were built by ancient Phoenicians, Arabs, Romans, or Hebrews

• They were built by European explorers

• They were built by the British

What did the British settlers name the land after colonizing the region?

• Zimbabwe

• Rhodesia

• South Africa

• Botswana

What did the colonial government continue to deny about Great Zimbabwe?

• Its existence

• Its African origin

• Its historical significance

• Its architectural style

Diagram of the ruins of Great Zimbabwe and a map showing its location in Africa.

• Great Zimbabwe is located in West Africa.

• Great Zimbabwe is located in North Africa.

• Great Zimbabwe is located in Southern Africa.

How do you think we know the Karanga smelted gold and traded with China?

• Through archaeological evidence

• Through modern trade records

• Through oral traditions

• Through European explorers' accounts

How did the location of Timbuktu help it to become a great trading city?

• It was near the ocean

• It was located on a mountain

• It was a central point in trans-Saharan trade routes

• It was surrounded by forests

What was Timbuktu known for in addition to trade?

• Its military strength

• Its educational institutions

• Its agricultural products

• Its political influence