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Rhodesia Fact-Matching Game

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About This Challenge

Rhodesia was a country in southern Africa that played a significant role in the region’s history. To learn more about this fascinating period, play our fact-matching game!

  • Uncover key events and figures from Rhodesia’s past
  • Piece together important information fragments to reveal the bigger picture
  • Use spells for hints and extra time to help you solve the puzzles
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  • Rhodesia was a country in southern Africa from 1965 to 1979.
  • Rhodesia was named after British imperialist Cecil Rhodes.
  • Rhodesia unilaterally declared independence from Britain in 1965.
  • The capital of Rhodesia was Salisbury, now known as Harare.
  • Rhodesia had a white minority government that enforced racial segregation policies.
  • The black majority in Rhodesia fought against the white minority government in a protracted guerrilla war.
  • The country's official language was English.
  • Rhodesia's economy was heavily dependent on agriculture, particularly tobacco.
  • Rhodesia was known for its strict immigration policies, particularly for black Africans.
  • The United Nations imposed sanctions on Rhodesia in response to its unilateral declaration of independence.
  • Rhodesia was not recognized as a legitimate state by the international community.
  • The white minority government in Rhodesia was led by Prime Minister Ian Smith.
  • Rhodesia had a well-equipped military that fought against the guerrilla forces.
  • The Lancaster House Agreement in 1979 led to the transition of Rhodesia to majority rule and the establishment of Zimbabwe.
  • Many white Rhodesians left the country after the transition to Zimbabwe, fearing reprisals from the new government.
  • Rhodesia's flag featured a green, white, and blue horizontal tricolor with a red lion and black-and-white shield in the center.
  • Rhodesia had a national anthem titled 'Rise, O Voices of Rhodesia.'
  • The country had a strong sporting culture, particularly in rugby and cricket.
  • Rhodesia's education system was segregated, with different schools for white and black students.
  • Rhodesia's currency was the Rhodesian dollar, which was eventually replaced by the Zimbabwean dollar.
  • The legacy of Rhodesia's racial segregation policies continues to impact Zimbabwe today.

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