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WorksheetsAnglo-Zulu War
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 19mins
Who fought in the Anglo-Zulu war?
the British and the Boers
the Zulus and the Boers
the British and the Spanish
the Zulus and the British
What is an Ultimatum?
Defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition
Being the best or most extreme example of its kind
Conflict between different countries or different groups within a country
A final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations
What date was the 13 point ultimatum issued to King Cetshwayo?
11 January 1979
11 December 1978
11 March 1979
11 November 1978
Who was the British High Commissioner of Southern Africa, who was responsible for giving King Cetshwayo the 13 point ultimatum?
Lord Chelmsford
Sir Theophilus Shepstone
Sir Bartle Frere
Colonel Durnford
What were the two significant demands the British gave to the Zulus in the 13 point ultimatum?
Control killings in Zululand and the surrender of the Swazi Prince
Disband the Zulu army and the Zulu military system be discontinued
Allow missionaries to return to Zululand and the surrender of Sihayo's three sons
Observance of the coronation promises and every man should be free to marry without the consent of the King.
Which British officer was responsible for splitting up his forces the morning of the Zulu attack at Isandlwana?
Durnford
Pulleine
Frere
Chelmsford
In 1879, which modern gun did the British troops use for the Anglo-Zulu War?
Rifled Musket
Semi-automatic Shotgun
9mm Pistol
Martini Henry Rifle
What battle tactics did the Zulus use at the battle of Isandlwana?
Hit and run tactics
Horns and chest of the buffalo
Guerilla warfare tactics
Surprise tactics
What warcry did the Zulu's chant during their attack at Isandlwana?
Izinhloli
Usuthu, uSuthu
Mkhosana kaMvundlana
uKhandampevu
Which item was not part of the traditional Zulu fighting attire (clothes) and weaponry?
Ox hide shields
Spears
Helmets
Cow hide clothing
Which two British lieutenants fought hard to save the Queen's colours?
Durnford and Pulleine
Chelmsford and Frere
Chard and Bromhead
Coghill and Melville
Which one of the following options was the main reason for the British loss at Isandlwana?
Overconfidence before the battle
Outdated weaponry
No helmets
The attack occurred at night, under the cover of darkness
Which major river did the surviving British soldiers from the battle of Isandlwana (through Fugitives trail) have to cross in order to get to saftey?
Buffalo River
Umgeni River
Bloedrivier
Vaal River
Why did the British decided to stay at Rorke's Drift once they had got news that the Zulu army was on its way?
The British thought the Zulus wouldn't attack them at Rourke's Drift
Rorke's Drift was extremely well fortified and the British knew the Zulus would never get in
The British had more men at Rorke's Drift than the Zulus
The British knew that the Zulu's were faster moving and would have caught up to them easily
Which two British officers were in charge during the battle of Rorke's Drift?
Pulleine and Durnford
Bromhead and Chard
Shepstone and Frere
Chelmsford and Melville
What was the name of the Zulu Prince who led Zulu warriors into Natal (which was against King Cetshwayo's orders)?
Sihayo kaXongo
Mbilini waMswati
Mangosuthu Buthelezi
Dabulamanzi kaMpande
What did the British use to fortify their defensive perimeter at Rorke's Drift?
Sand bags
Paper bags
Mielie bags
Wagons
What was the date of the final battle of the Anglo-Zulu war?
4th of July 1879
22nd of January 1879
11th of December 1878
11th of January 1879
Near which city/town did the final battle of the Anglo-Zulu war take place?
Durban
Ladysmith
Dundee
Ulundi
What battle tactics did the British use to win the final battle of the Anglo-Zulu war?
Hit and run tactics
Forming a square with their troops
Laager tactics
Forming a straight linewith their troops
