Changes in Societies in the Limpopo Valley

What was the primary economic activity of the villages in the Limpopo River Valley a thousand years ago?

• Hunting and gathering

• Subsistence farming

• Fishing

• Mining for gold

Which crops were commonly grown by the farming villages in the Limpopo Valley during the Later Iron Age?

• Corn and rice

• Sorghum, millet, melons, and pumpkins

• Wheat and barley

• Potatoes and tomatoes

What significant development occurred around 900 AD in the Limpopo Valley?

• The introduction of new farming techniques

• The establishment of larger villages requiring more land

• The discovery of gold in the river

• The arrival of European settlers

Why did the village of K2 move closer to the bottom of the hill?

• To escape floods

• To be closer to trade routes

• Due to population growth

• To find better farming land

What archaeological findings have helped us understand the lives of the farming villages?

• Ancient scrolls and manuscripts

• Foundations of huts, clay pots, and beads

• Fossils of ancient animals

• Weapons from other cultures

What role did trade play in the development of the villages in the Limpopo Valley?

• It led to conflicts between villages.

• It allowed for the exchange of ideas and advancements.

• It made farming less important.

• It caused villages to become isolated.

What materials did the farmers in these villages trade?

• Gold and silver

• Ivory and clay pots

• Textiles and spices

• Fish and timber

How did the social structure of the villages reflect gender roles?

• Women had equal authority as men.

• Men had more authority than women.

• There were no defined gender roles.

• Women were the primary leaders.

What does the term "Later Iron Age" refer to in the context of the Limpopo Valley?

• A time when iron was first discovered

• A period characterized by advanced farming and iron production

• The decline of farming practices

• A time of constant warfare

Why is Mapungubwe Hill significant in the history of the Limpopo Valley?

• It was a sacred site for religious ceremonies.

• It became the residence of the chief of K2.

• It was the first village established in the area.

• It was the location of a major battle.