Great Zimbabwe Timeline Game
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Put the following events in chronological order.
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Temporal Tangle
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About This Challenge
The game “Timeline: Great Zimbabwe” allows players to test their knowledge of the historical events surrounding the ancient city of Great Zimbabwe. By placing events in their correct chronological order, players can gain a deeper understanding of the rise and fall of this significant civilization.
- Players can learn about the construction of the iconic stone structures at Great Zimbabwe
- They can explore the trading networks that connected Great Zimbabwe to other parts of Africa and beyond
- The game may also cover the decline of Great Zimbabwe and the theories surrounding its eventual abandonment
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- Late 11th century: Great Zimbabwe is built by the Shona people
- Late 12th century: Great Enclosure is constructed
- 13th century: Great Zimbabwe becomes a major trading center in Southern Africa
- 14th century: Great Zimbabwe reaches its peak as a political and economic hub
- 1513: Portuguese explorer António Fernandes visits Great Zimbabwe
- Late 15th century: Great Zimbabwe is abandoned as a political center
- Late 16th century: European explorers describe Great Zimbabwe as a mysterious ruined city
- Late 19th century: Great Zimbabwe is rediscovered by Europeans
- Late 19th century: Archaeological excavations begin at Great Zimbabwe
- 1898: Great Zimbabwe is declared a national monument by the British South Africa Company
- 1986: Great Zimbabwe is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Late 20th century: Restoration and conservation efforts begin at Great Zimbabwe
- 21st century: Great Zimbabwe becomes a popular tourist destination
- 21st century: New research sheds light on the social and political organization of Great Zimbabwe
- Ongoing: Debate continues on the origins and purpose of Great Zimbabwe