Zimbabwe History QuizOnline version Test your knowledge of Zimbabwe's rich history with this engaging quiz! by Tadiwa Zihweva 1 What was Zimbabwe formerly known as before independence? a Northern Rhodesia b Zambezia c Rhodesia d Southern Rhodesia 2 Who was the first Prime Minister of Zimbabwe after independence? a Joshua Nkomo b Morgan Tsvangirai c Canaan Banana d Robert Mugabe 3 In which year did Zimbabwe gain independence? a 1975 b 1980 c 1985 d 1990 4 What was the main language spoken in Zimbabwe during colonial rule? a Afrikaans b Shona c English d Sindebele 5 Which ancient civilization is known to have existed in Zimbabwe? a Mali Empire b Carthaginian Empire c Great Zimbabwe d Axumite Empire 6 What was the primary export of Zimbabwe during the colonial period? a Diamonds b Gold c Tobacco d Cotton 7 Which war led to Zimbabwe's independence? a First Chimurenga b Angolan Civil War c Mozambican War d Second Chimurenga 8 What is the currency of Zimbabwe as of 2025? a Pound b US dollar c Rand d Zimbabwe Gold 9 Which major river forms part of Zimbabwe's border? a Limpopo River b Amazon River c Nile River d Zambezi River 10 What is the capital city of Zimbabwe? a Harare b Gweru c Mutare d Bulawayo 11 Who created Victoria Falls a God (naturally) b Queen Victoria c Noone d Cecil Rhodes 12 Who was the king who was tricked by the British a Lobengula b Mzilikazi c No noe d Tshaka 13 Which one is a cultural heritage site a Khami Monuments b Victoria Falls c Mana pools d Lake Kariba 14 Who is the Current Minister of Finance in Zimbabwe a Mthuli Ncube b Emerson Mnangagwa c Robert Mugabe d Cecil Rhodes
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