Mapungubwe Grade 6 quiz

When did Mapungubwe become the first state in southern Africa?

• 800-900 AD

• 900-1200 AD

• 1220-1300 AD

• 1400-1500 AD

In which province would you find Mapungubwe?

• Western Cape

• Limpopo

• Eastern Cape

• Mpumalanga

What was the main reason one village moved to the top of Mapungubwe Hill around 900 AD?

• To be closer to their ancestors

• To get more land for farming and cattle

• To escape flooding

• To build better defenses

Which crops did the early farmers in the Limpopo Valley grow?

• Corn and potatoes

• Rice and wheat

• Sorghum and millet

• Beans and peas

What evidence helps archaeologists understand life in these ancient villages?

• Written documents and books

• Photographs and paintings

• Hut foundations and clay pots

• Metal coins and paper money

How did the Swahili language develop?

• It was created by the kings

• It mixed African languages with Arabic

• It came from Europe

• It developed from ancient Egyptian

What made trade difficult for people from Mapungubwe?

• They had to pay other kingdoms when crossing their lands

• They didn't have enough goods to trade

• The ocean was too dangerous

• They didn't know the trade routes

Why were glass beads valuable in Mapungubwe?

• They were made locally

• They were used as currency

• They were imported from distant lands

• They were easy to make

What does the golden rhino tell us about Mapungubwe society?

• They had skilled craftsmen

• They had access to gold

• They valued symbols of power

• All of the above

How did social classes differ in Mapungubwe?

• Everyone lived together equally

• Royal families lived higher up and had more wealth

• Farmers were the most important class

• Traders had the most power