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What was the name of the Nguni term for the period of significant political upheaval in southern Africa from 1820 to 1835?
What was the name of the Nguni term for the period of significant political upheaval in southern Africa from 1820 to 1835?
- Sotho
- Ndwandwe
- Mfecane (correct)
- Zulu
Who was the leader of the Ndwandwe during the Ndwandwe-Zulu conflict?
Who was the leader of the Ndwandwe during the Ndwandwe-Zulu conflict?
- Zwide (correct)
- Mzilikazi
- Dingane
- Shaka
What was the name of the military formation that proved decisive in the battles between the Zulu and the Ndwandwe?
What was the name of the military formation that proved decisive in the battles between the Zulu and the Ndwandwe?
- Shield wall
- Ambush
- Horns of the bull (correct)
- Pincer movement
Who succeeded Shaka as the leader of the Zulu kingdom?
Who succeeded Shaka as the leader of the Zulu kingdom?
What was the name of the kingdom established by Mzilikazi in what is now Zimbabwe?
What was the name of the kingdom established by Mzilikazi in what is now Zimbabwe?
Who was the leader of the Sotho kingdom who united several smaller clans under his leadership?
Who was the leader of the Sotho kingdom who united several smaller clans under his leadership?
What was the name of the group that dispersed across southern Africa after the defeat of Zwide?
What was the name of the group that dispersed across southern Africa after the defeat of Zwide?
Who was the leader of the Voortrekkers who resisted Dingane's expansionist policies?
Who was the leader of the Voortrekkers who resisted Dingane's expansionist policies?
Who established the mountain stronghold of Thaba Bosiu?
Who established the mountain stronghold of Thaba Bosiu?
What led to conflicts over land, particularly with the Sotho under Moshoeshoe?
What led to conflicts over land, particularly with the Sotho under Moshoeshoe?
What was a significant result of the expansion of the Gaza Kingdom under Soshangane?
What was a significant result of the expansion of the Gaza Kingdom under Soshangane?
Who managed to resist Zulu incursions and consolidated the Swazi nation?
Who managed to resist Zulu incursions and consolidated the Swazi nation?
Which of the following groups managed to survive and consolidate power despite the turbulent conditions?
Which of the following groups managed to survive and consolidate power despite the turbulent conditions?
What was a significant role played by the Kora and Griqua?
What was a significant role played by the Kora and Griqua?
What was the primary outcome of the Ndwandwe-Zulu conflict?
What was the primary outcome of the Ndwandwe-Zulu conflict?
What was a significant characteristic of Shaka's military innovations?
What was a significant characteristic of Shaka's military innovations?
What was the primary reason for Mzilikazi's rebellion against Shaka?
What was the primary reason for Mzilikazi's rebellion against Shaka?
What was a key factor in Moshoeshoe's consolidation of power?
What was a key factor in Moshoeshoe's consolidation of power?
What was the primary function of Thaba Bosiu, established by Moshoeshoe?
What was the primary function of Thaba Bosiu, established by Moshoeshoe?
What was a significant result of the Mfecane?
What was a significant result of the Mfecane?
What was the relationship between the Gaza kingdom and the Ndwandwe?
What was the relationship between the Gaza kingdom and the Ndwandwe?
What was the outcome of the Boer expansion during the Great Trek?
What was the outcome of the Boer expansion during the Great Trek?
What was the significance of the Gaza Kingdom under Soshangane?
What was the significance of the Gaza Kingdom under Soshangane?
What was a significant challenge faced by Dingane during his reign?
What was a significant challenge faced by Dingane during his reign?
What was a key factor in the emergence of the Sotho kingdom under Moshoeshoe?
What was a key factor in the emergence of the Sotho kingdom under Moshoeshoe?
What was the outcome of Sobhuza's leadership in the Swazi nation?
What was the outcome of Sobhuza's leadership in the Swazi nation?
What was the characteristic of the Kora and Griqua groups?
What was the characteristic of the Kora and Griqua groups?
What was the outcome of the leadership of Sekwati and Faku in the Pedi and Mpondo kingdoms?
What was the outcome of the leadership of Sekwati and Faku in the Pedi and Mpondo kingdoms?
What was the primary role of Thaba Bosiu, established by Moshoeshoe?
What was the primary role of Thaba Bosiu, established by Moshoeshoe?
Which group played a significant role as middlemen and military powers in the region?
Which group played a significant role as middlemen and military powers in the region?
What was the outcome of Sobhuza's leadership in the Swazi nation?
What was the outcome of Sobhuza's leadership in the Swazi nation?
What was the result of the Gaza Kingdom's expansion under Soshangane?
What was the result of the Gaza Kingdom's expansion under Soshangane?
What was a key factor in the emergence of the Sotho kingdom under Moshoeshoe?
What was a key factor in the emergence of the Sotho kingdom under Moshoeshoe?
Which groups managed to survive and consolidate power despite the turbulent conditions?
Which groups managed to survive and consolidate power despite the turbulent conditions?
Which of the following was NOT a direct result of the Ndwandwe-Zulu conflict?
Which of the following was NOT a direct result of the Ndwandwe-Zulu conflict?
What was the primary motivation behind Mzilikazi's rebellion against Shaka?
What was the primary motivation behind Mzilikazi's rebellion against Shaka?
Which of the following was a characteristic of Shaka's military innovations?
Which of the following was a characteristic of Shaka's military innovations?
What was a key factor in Moshoeshoe's consolidation of power?
What was a key factor in Moshoeshoe's consolidation of power?
Which of the following was a significant consequence of the Mfecane?
Which of the following was a significant consequence of the Mfecane?
Who among the following leaders did NOT face significant resistance during their reigns?
Who among the following leaders did NOT face significant resistance during their reigns?
What was the primary outcome of the Zulu kingdom's expansionist policies under Dingane?
What was the primary outcome of the Zulu kingdom's expansionist policies under Dingane?
Which of the following states was NOT a direct result of the Mfecane?
Which of the following states was NOT a direct result of the Mfecane?
What was the primary role of the Kora and Griqua groups in the region?
What was the primary role of the Kora and Griqua groups in the region?
What was the outcome of Sobhuza's leadership in the Swazi nation?
What was the outcome of Sobhuza's leadership in the Swazi nation?
What was the significance of Thaba Bosiu?
What was the significance of Thaba Bosiu?
What was a significant result of the expansion of the Gaza Kingdom under Soshangane?
What was a significant result of the expansion of the Gaza Kingdom under Soshangane?
What was a common characteristic of the Pedi and Mpondo kingdoms?
What was a common characteristic of the Pedi and Mpondo kingdoms?
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