Political Revolutions in Southern Africa: 1820–1835 (Grade 10 NSC Matric History): Quizzes
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What language group does the term 'Difaqane' come from?
What language group does the term 'Difaqane' come from?
Sotho languages
What weapon did Shaka introduce to replace the traditional long throwing spear?
What weapon did Shaka introduce to replace the traditional long throwing spear?
Short stabbing spear (assegai)
How many of Zwide's sons did he lose in a single day during battle with Shaka?
How many of Zwide's sons did he lose in a single day during battle with Shaka?
Five
Who was Shaka's mother?
Who was Shaka's mother?
Nandi
How was Mzilikazi related to Zwide?
How was Mzilikazi related to Zwide?
Grandson
Which mountain fortress did Moshoeshoe move to in 1824?
Which mountain fortress did Moshoeshoe move to in 1824?
Thaba Bosiu
Who assassinated Shaka in 1828?
Who assassinated Shaka in 1828?
His half-brother Dingane
What distinction did Soshangane's Gaza kingdom achieve?
What distinction did Soshangane's Gaza kingdom achieve?
Largest territorial kingdom
What was the amabutho system based on?
What was the amabutho system based on?
Age-based military regiments
Which modern nation traces its origins to Moshoeshoe's kingdom?
Which modern nation traces its origins to Moshoeshoe's kingdom?
Lesotho