Grade 6 Social Studies Quiz

What is a historic building?

• A building that is new and modern.

• A building that has been around for a long time and is important in history.

• A building where people go to shop.

• A building where we play sports.

Which of these is a famous historical site in Kenya?

• Nairobi Railway Station

• A new hospital

• A new school

• A supermarket

Where are the Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches located?

• Kenya

• Tanzania

• Uganda

• Ethiopia

The Old Fort in Zanzibar is an example of a historical building in which country?

• Kenya

• Tanzania

• Ethiopia

• Uganda

Why do we need to keep old buildings?

• Because they are fun to visit.

• Because they are part of our history and tell us about the past.

• Because they help us play games.

• Because they are tall and look nice.

The Kasubi Tombs in _________ (country) are the burial place of Ugandan kings.

The Fort Jesus in Mombasa, Kenya, was built by the _________ (group of people) in the 1500s.

The Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches in _________ (country) were carved into the mountains by people many years ago.

The Great Mosque of Kilwa in _________ (country) is a very old mosque on the Swahili coast.

Why is Fort Jesus in Mombasa important to Kenya's history?