NATIONAL MUSEUMS AND MONUMENTS OF ZIMBABWE
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
HERITAGE EDUCATION QUIZ
ROUND ONE 2007
This is a written quiz. Each question shall be asked twice. Participants shall write
answers on Board/A4 paper and simultaneously show their answers to the quiz
officials at the lapse of 20 seconds. Two points shall be awarded accordingly for all
correct answers. Part marks shall be at the discretion of the quiz officials.
SECTION A: THE PAST
1. After whom was Rhodesia named? Cecil John Rhodes
2. Besides Zimbabwe, which other country was also called Rhodesia? Zambia
3. Who was the father of Prince Nkulumane? King Mzilikazi
4. Dzingai Mtumbuka was a minister in the first cabinet of Zimbabwe. Which ministry
did he lead? Ministry of Education
5. Which great Zimbabwean nationalist was commonly known as “Chibwe Chitedza” ?.
Joshua Nkomo
6. Who was the black Zimbabwean who was co-Prime Minister of Zimbabwe-Rhodesia?
Bishop Abel Muzorewa
7. What came first, the Iron Age or Stone Age? Stone Age
SECTION B: ENVIRONMENT
1. Water is call a liquid because….. It can be heated, it can be poured, it has no smell,
2. What term is used to describe the washing away of top soil by rain water? Soil erosion
3. During respiration, which gas do plants give out? Oxygen
4. How many pairs of legs do insects have? Three
5. A lioness has made a kill. Waiting to share the kill is a …..duiker, hare, snake, vulture
6. What do we call a place where something lives, feeds, breeds and hides? Habitat
7. Which of the following is not a cooking fuel? Coal, gas, paraffin, petrol
SECTION C: SCIENCE AND NATURE
1. What travels faster, light or sound? light
2. The sun is a ball of ……burning gases
3. Where do mosquitos lay their eggs? In still water
4. Pain during urinating and pus coming from the genitals is usually an indication of…..
An STI. (Sexually transmitted Infection)
5. If a normal birth of a baby is not possible, the baby is delivered through Caesarean
section.What would have to be done to have the baby delivered. An operation
6. Which star is at the centre of the Solar System? The Sun
7. Which disease kills the most number of people in third world countries (besides AIDS)
Malaria
SECTION D: HERITAGE CONSERVATION
1. Birds need water for drinking. What else do they need water for? Bathing
2. Name any two World Heritage Sites found in Matabeleland Region. Matopo
National Park, Victoria Falls, Khami Ruins
3. Describe the horns of a female kudu. It has no horns
4. Which of the lions sexes does the most hunting? Female (lioness)
5. Which is the largest land mammal? Elephant
6. How many toes does an ostrich have? Two
7. What term is used to describe vegetation eating animals. Herbivores
SECTION E: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
1. Complete:- Once beaten, twice…..Shy
2. The Unity Accord was signed between ZAPU(PF) and ZANU(PF) on what date?
22 December 1987
3. How disciples did Jesus have? 12
4.Across which river is the Birchenough Bridge? Save
5.What is the capital city of Egypt? Cairo
6.If five eggs cost $3000,what is the cost of twelve eggs? $ 7 200
7.In music,which is the highest female voice in a choir? Soprano / First part
8.What is the last word in the Holy Bible ? Amen
9.Which force pulls everything to the ground? Gravity
10.Which is the oldest town in Zimbabwe ? Masvingo
