Mapungubwe Flashcards
What type of society was Mapungubwe?
A complex society
Where was Mapungubwe developed?
In the Limpopo valley
Who did the people of Mapungubwe trade with?
The Arabs and Swahili people
Where did the people of Mapungubwe trade?
The East coast of Africa
What kind of leadership did Mapungubwe have?
Sacred leadership
What does a sacred leadership mean?
The leader is lived away from his people to be closer to his ancestors
What is Mapungubwe known as today?
A world heritage sight
What was awarded to South Africans for exceptional service during the time of Mapungubwe
The Order of Mapungubwe
Where were the Golden Rhino found?
At the top of the hill on the burial sight of Kings
Why were the Golden Rhino buried among the kings?
It showed the wealth of the kings.
What can the people learn from the Golden rhino’s
They respected their king
They knew how strong rhino’s were
What other artefacts were found at Mapungubwe and what does that teach you about Mapungubwe ?
Glass beads showed that people were trading
Golden beads were worn by the queen to show how rich she was
