Zulu War Flashcards
1
Q
What was the cause of the Zulu War
A
Britain wanting to expand empire and South Africa was rich in arable farming and woodland & gold
2
Q
What were the British guns called
A
Martini Henry rifles
3
Q
When was Shaka’s reign
A
1816-28
4
Q
How many British soldiers and Zulu at Isandlwana
A
1,800 (British) and 20,000 (Zulu)
5
Q
How many British soldiers died at Isandlwana
A
1,300
6
Q
What is the defensive camp called
A
Laager
7
Q
How many British and Zulu soldiers at Rorkes Drift
A
150 British and 3,000 Zulu
8
Q
How many died at Rorkes Drift on Zulu and British
A
30 British and 800 Zulu
9
Q
How many Zulu warriors died at Ulundi
A
12-15000
10
Q
How many different districts was zululand divided into
A
13
