Origins
What was Zimbabwe and its neighbour countries first called?
Rhodesia
ZANU
Zimbabwean African National Union
Who was the first Prime Minister of independent Zimbabwe?
Robert Mugabe
How did Zimbabwe’s independence impact Southern Africa?
Inspired anti-colonial movements
What year was the Lancaster House Agreement signed?
1979
Who was the original name of the nation named after?
Cecil Rhodes
ZAPU
Zimbabwean African People's Union
Which US president worked with Britain to create a plan for Rhodesia?
Jimmy Carter
List 2 immediate challenges faced by Zimbabwe after independence in 1980?
1. Land Reform
2. Economic Struggles
3. Political Tensions
4. International Relations
Which country acted as a mediator in the Lancaster House negotiations?
Britain
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ZIPRA
Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army
Who led ZANU
Robert Mugabe
When did Zimbabwe officially gain independence?
1980
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Guevara
What was the main reason for the Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) in 1965?
To maintain white minority rule in Rhodesia
ZANLA
Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army
Who led ZAPU
Joshua Nkomo
Which two nationalist parties led the struggle for independence?
ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union)
ZAPU (Zimbabwe African People’s Union)
How long was the protection for white landowners?
10 years
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PF
Patriotic Front
Who was the leader of Rhodesia’s white minority government during the UDI?
Ian Smith
List at least two causes of the Zimbabwe independence movement
1. Colonial Oppression
2. Land Dispossession
3. Economic Inequality
4. Rise of Nationalism
What was the primary purpose of the Lancaster House Agreement?
To establish a ceasefire and set terms for majority rule and independence.