ASSIGNMENT 03
DUE 6TH August 2024
, QUESTION 1
Grade:
This lesson is suitable for Grade 10 learners.
Teaching Strategy:
• Direct Instruction: Begin with a brief lecture or reading of the extract to provide
foundational knowledge.
• Group Discussion: Break students into groups to analyze specific sections of
the text and discuss key findings.
• Visual Aids: Use maps, images of artifacts, and diagrams to enhance
understanding of the archaeological site and its significance.
Class Test:
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (2 marks each)
1. Describe the location of Mapungubwe. (Knowledge)
o A. Near the Orange River
o B. On the border of South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana
o C. In the Drakensberg Mountains
o D. Along the Zambezi River
o Correct Answer: B
2. Which river systems meet near Mapungubwe? (Knowledge)
o A. Orange and Vaal Rivers
o B. Limpopo and Zambezi Rivers
o C. Limpopo and Shashe Rivers
o D. Tugela and Umzimvubu Rivers
o Correct Answer: C
3. What discovery led to the identification of Mapungubwe as an archaeological
site? (Comprehension)
o A. Gold artifacts found by local farmers
o B. Pottery and glass beads unearthed by miners
o C. Stone walls noticed by E.S.J. van Graan
o D. Ancient writings deciphered by Professor Leo Fouché
o Correct Answer: C
Section B: Short Answer Questions (3 marks each) 4. Explain the significance of
Mapungubwe as a trading center. (Comprehension)
• Answer should include reference to traded goods and partner civilizations.
5. Discuss the social structure observed at Mapungubwe based on
archaeological findings. (Analysis)
o Answer should mention class differentiation and evidence supporting it.