What Do We Know About King Shaka Zulu?

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What Do We Know About King Shaka Zulu? - Quiz

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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Who was Shaka's mother? 

    • A.

      Nandi 

    • B.

      Sitayi 

    • C.

      Amazulu 

    • D.

      Fiona 

    • E.

      MaMtshali 

    Correct Answer
    A. Nandi 
    Explanation
    Nandi is the correct answer because she was indeed the mother of Shaka, the Zulu king. Nandi was a princess of the neighboring Langeni tribe and became the third wife of Zulu chief Senzangakhona. She gave birth to Shaka and played a significant role in his upbringing, instilling in him a sense of pride and determination. Shaka went on to become one of the most influential and powerful leaders in African history.

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  • 2. 

    Who was Shaka's father?

    • A.

      Cetshwayo 

    • B.

      BabMtshali 

    • C.

      Senzangakhona 

    • D.

      Jama 

    • E.

      Ndlovu

    Correct Answer
    C. Senzangakhona 
    Explanation
    Senzangakhona is the correct answer because he was the father of Shaka, who was a prominent Zulu king in the early 19th century. Shaka is known for his military innovations and his role in expanding the Zulu kingdom. Senzangakhona was the chief of the Zulu tribe and Shaka's mother was Nandi, a member of the Langeni clan. Shaka's reign had a significant impact on the history and culture of the Zulu people.

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  • 3. 

    Where do most Zulu speakers reside today? 

    • A.

      Zulu Land 

    • B.

      KwaZulu Natal 

    • C.

      Kwa Mai Mai 

    • D.

      Vusimuzi 

    • E.

      Joburg 

    Correct Answer
    B. KwaZulu Natal 
    Explanation
    Most Zulu speakers reside in KwaZulu Natal. This is because KwaZulu Natal is the province in South Africa where the Zulu people are predominantly located. It is home to the largest population of Zulu speakers and is considered the heartland of Zulu culture and heritage.

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  • 4. 

    Shaka Zulu was killed by his aunt

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    Shaka Zulu was not killed by his aunt. In fact, he was assassinated by his half-brothers in 1828. His half-brothers, Dingane and Mhlangana, conspired against him and stabbed him to death. This event occurred due to a power struggle within the Zulu kingdom, and his aunt was not involved in his assassination. Therefore, the statement that Shaka Zulu was killed by his aunt is false.

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  • 5. 

    Shaka was a [______] child 

    • A.

      Clever child 

    • B.

      Happy child 

    • C.

      Illegitimate child 

    • D.

      Abused child 

    • E.

      Confident child 

    Correct Answer
    C. Illegitimate child 
    Explanation
    The term "illegitimate child" refers to a child who is born out of wedlock or whose parents are not married. This suggests that Shaka was born to parents who were not married, which may have had social implications and could have affected his upbringing and societal status.

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