Mapungubwe Quiz

What does the term "Mapungubwe" refer to?

• A symbol of success being achieved through precision and hard work.

• The first known city in Southern Africa to make glass beads.

• Mapungubwe was rediscovered.

• A symbol for someone who has had a global impact.

What was conquered by K2?

• Mapungubwe

• Decorated melting pot

• Shroda

• Four Corners

What does the term "Exports" refer to in the context of Mapungubwe?

• Ceramics and textiles.

• Clay figurines and tortoise shells.

• A symbol of success being achieved through precision and hard work.

• The river which flows directly into the Indian Ocean.

Who was a successful Portuguese sailor who did not reach the southern tip of Africa?

• Bartolomeu Dias

• Vasco Da Gama

• Andrea Verrocchio

• Diogo Cao

Who was a polymath?

• Vasco Da Gama

• Aristotle

• Leonardo Da Vinci

• Copernicus

What was the purpose of the ceremony at the Union Buildings on December 10, 2002?

• To celebrate a national holiday

• To honor former presidents for their contribution to peace and democracy

• To announce a new government policy

• To commemorate a historical event

Who made a special appearance at the ceremony?

• Nelson Mandela

• FW de Klerk

• Hugh Masekela

• Thabo Mbeki

What was the reaction when Mbeki placed the Order of Mapungubwe around Mandela's neck?

• Silence

• Laughter

• Spontaneous applause, cheering, and ululating

• A speech by Mandela

Explain why research related to the drawing above was regarded as controversial.

• It challenged religious beliefs

• It was scientifically inaccurate

• It was not well-documented

• It was too expensive to conduct

Refer to Source D and state the name of the famous Renaissance man who was responsible for advancing one of the theories.

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Galileo Galilei

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Johannes Kepler