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WorksheetsMapungube 6TT2 HIstory
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 20mins
The word Mapungubwe means:
(Select all that apply)
Hill of Jackals
Hill of the King
Hill of the Hyenas
The place where Jackals eat
Place of Wisdom
Who lived on top of Mapungubwe Hill?
The king
Ordinary people
Important people
The king's family
What do you think the King of Mapungubwe's responsibilities included:
Communicating with ancestors
Leadership
Performing important rituals and ceremonies.
All of the above.
The first farmers in the Limpopo Valley kept stock such as:
Cattle
Sheep
Goats
Chickens
What evidence did you find in the text, that the people of Mapungubwe valued and took care of their cattle? (2)
The Order of Mapungubwe is awarded by...
A member of the constitutional court
The President of South Africa
The Vice President of South Africa
In your own words, describe who can receive the Order of Mapungubwe award in today's world.
What might the golden rhino of Mapungubwe have symbolised?
(Choose two responses)
The King's wealth.
The King's leadership.
The King's wisdom.
The King's strength.
What did the golden sceptre symbolise?
Wealth
Leadership
Authority and Royalty
Society
How do we know that the royal family members were buried on top of the "hill"?
They found very different types of food at the site, indicating that the royal family ate a richer diet.
They found an ancient scroll, describing the layout of Mapungubwe and the hierarchy of its citizens.
They found that the bones of the common people showed signs of malnutrition.
Do you think the ancient people of Mapungubwe had access to gold? Give a reason for your answer (2)
Why were some bodies in a seated position?
This meant that they were part of the royal family or elected chiefs and leaders
This was a common burial position for soldiers and important generals of the king.
This was how all people in Mapungubwe were buried to ensure that their souls ascended to the spirit realm.
In which South African province can you find Mapungubwe?
Zimbabwe
Botswana
Why do historians not know exactly how people lived during Mapungubwe?
In what century was Mapungubwe a thriving city?
Choose the best answer:
10th Century
11th Century
12th Century
13th Century
