African History

Question 1

What year was Hegel writing his account of history?

Answer 1

1837

Question 2

Give three reasons why Hegel’s interpretation of Africa is unreliable.

Answer 2

He did not visit Africa. He did not conduct any research or interview any African Historians. He did not use any historical artefacts.

Question 3

What does Mapungubwe translate to?

Answer 3

House of Stone or House of Jackals.

Question 4

Which British colonialist named a country after themselves?

Answer 4

Cecil Rhodes.

Question 5

What artifact was hidden by the Apartheid Government?

Answer 5

The Golden Rhino.

Question 6

Why did the Rhodesian (now Zimbabwe) Government attempt to deny/erase or cover up the History of Zimbabwe?

Answer 6

Because it proved that African people had lived in Zimbabwe before the white settlers.

Question 7

Which European Country was Benin trading with?

Answer 7

Portugal.

Question 8

What is a historical interpretation?

Answer 8

It is how an individual or society gives an account or constructs the past. This can be in the form of art, historian’s book, film or even statues.