Early developments in Limpopo Valley
What was the name of the first settlement before K2 and Mapungubwe?
Schroda
In which South African province is Mapungubwe located?
Limpopo Province
Where did the king live at Mapungubwe?
On Mapungubwe Hill
What valuable metal did Mapungubwe trade?
gold
What was the name of the settlement people moved to after Schroda?
k2
Name one river near Mapungubwe.
Limpopo river/ Shashe river
Where did the common people live at Mapungubwe?
At the bottom of the hill in the valley below.
Name one place outside Africa that Mapungubwe traded with.
Asia / India / China
Give one reason why people moved from K2 to Mapungubwe Hill.
Overcrowding / Not enough space / Search for better land / Leadership changes
Why was Mapungubwe Hill a good place for leaders to live?
It was easy to see enemies / It was easier to defend / It was safer/they could be closer to their ancestors
What does it show when leaders and common people live in different places?
There were social classes / Society was divided into groups
Name one object found at Mapungubwe that shows trade with other countries.
Glass beads / Beads / Porcelain
What does it show about society if leaders lived in the same area as everyone else at K2?
Society was equal / There were no social classes / Leaders and people were the same level
What type of climate made farming possible at Mapungubwe?
Warm climate / Summer rainfall climate
Name one object that showed the king was wealthy.
Gold objects / Gold ornaments / Golden items / Gold jewellery
What type of trade involved exchanging goods over very long distances?
Long-distance trade
What important social change happened when people moved to Mapungubwe Hill?
Social classes developed / Leaders lived separately from the people / The king lived on the hill
Name one crop and one animal the people farmed at Mapungubwe?
Sorghum/Millet Cattle/sheep
Explain 3 differences between the royals and commoners of Mapungubwe.
Lived on top of Mapungubwe Hill
Were separated from the rest of the people
Controlled trade (gold, ivory, beads)
Owned gold objects and valuable goods
Made important decisions for the kingdom
Were buried with gold objects and luxury items
Seen as powerful and sacred leaders
Lived at the bottom of the hill
Worked as farmers, herders, and craftsmen
Grew crops and kept cattle
Did not own gold or luxury goods
Followed the king’s rules
Were buried without expensive items
Name one item Mapungubwe received through trade.
Beads / Cloth / Porcelain / Glass beads
What does the golden Rhinoceros symbolise?
Strength and power to the king. (The working ability of the people being ahead of their time.)