Mapungubwe National Park - Quiz
  • 1. How many Acacia species are found in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) 16
B) At least 24
C) 32
D) 8
  • 2. Which type of trees can grow to massive sizes on the Limpopo floodplain?
A) Baobabs
B) Fever trees
C) Leadwoods
D) Nyala berry and ana trees
  • 3. What is unique about some baobab specimens in the park?
A) They are all over 100 years old
B) They have medicinal properties
C) One specimen has a circumference of 31 metres (102 ft)
D) They produce edible fruit
  • 4. Which bird species is known for its fishing habits in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Verreaux's eagle-owl
B) Great white pelican
C) Kori bustard
D) Pel's fishing owl
  • 5. Which mammal species is part of the Lion Conservation Unit in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Southern white rhinoceros
B) Lion
C) Cheetah
D) African bush elephant
  • 6. What reptile species are known to inhabit Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Monitor lizard, Nile monitor, giant plated lizard
B) Chameleon
C) Gecko
D) Komodo dragon
  • 7. How many snake species have been confirmed in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) 20
B) 10
C) 15
D) 32
  • 8. Which mammal is not listed as inhabiting Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Cheetah
B) Polar bear
C) Southern white rhinoceros
D) African bush elephant
  • 9. What is a significant threat to the natural and cultural value of Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Tourism
B) Planned exploitation of coal reserves
C) Urban development
D) Deforestation for agriculture
  • 10. Which bird species is known for its vibrant red breast in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Yellow-bellied greenbul
B) Black-backed puffback
C) Southern pied babbler
D) Crimson-breasted shrike
  • 11. Which mammal is known for its distinctive horns in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) African bush elephant
B) Southern white rhinoceros
C) Leopard
D) Cheetah
  • 12. Which reptile is known for its large size and aquatic habitat in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Monitor lizard
B) Nile crocodile
C) Giant plated lizard
D) Ground agama
  • 13. Which bird species is known for its striking white crest in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Meyer's parrot
B) Verreaux's eagle
C) Temminck's courser
D) White-crested helmetshrike
  • 14. Which mammal is known for its speed in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) African bush elephant
B) Leopard
C) Southern white rhinoceros
D) South African cheetah
  • 15. What is the primary vegetation type along the Limpopo floodplain?
A) Acacia and Commiphora species
B) Short shrubby Mopane trees
C) Sparse and tufted grassveld
D) Dense vegetation community with a closed canopy
  • 16. Which mammal is known for its large ears and spotted coat in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Brown hyena
B) African wild dog
C) Spotted hyena
D) Common eland
  • 17. Which bird species is known for its vibrant orange breast in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Orange-breasted bushshrike
B) Grey-headed bushshrike
C) Yellow-bellied greenbul
D) Black-faced waxbill
  • 18. Which mammal is known for its large size and tusks in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) African bush elephant
B) Leopard
C) Cheetah
D) Southern white rhinoceros
  • 19. Which reptile is known for its venomous bite in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Black mamba
B) Monitor lizard
C) Ground agama
D) Giant plated lizard
  • 20. Which bird species is known for its striking white face in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Southern white-faced owl
B) Pel's fishing owl
C) Pearl-spotted owlet
D) Verreaux's eagle-owl
  • 21. Which mammal is known for its agility and climbing skills in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Bush pig
B) Common warthog
C) Aardvark
D) African civet
  • 22. Which bird species is known for its vibrant blue spots in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Broad-billed roller
B) Blue-spotted wood dove
C) Senegal coucal
D) Brown-necked parrot
  • 23. Which mammal is known for its long neck and spotted pattern in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Common eland
B) Kudu
C) South African giraffe
D) Blue wildebeest
  • 24. Which reptile is known for its ability to change color in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Monitor lizard
B) Ground agama
C) Trachylepis margaritifera
D) Nile crocodile
  • 25. Which mammal is known for its large size and thick skin in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Hippopotamus
B) Southern white rhinoceros
C) Leopard
D) Cheetah
  • 26. Which bird species is known for its vibrant yellow belly in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Yellow-bellied greenbul
B) Grey-headed bushshrike
C) Crimson-breasted shrike
D) Black-faced waxbill
  • 27. In which province is Mapungubwe National Park located?
A) Gauteng Province
B) KwaZulu-Natal Province
C) Free State Province
D) Limpopo Province
  • 28. Which historical site is located within Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Kilimanjaro
B) Mapungubwe Hill
C) Table Mountain
D) Drakensberg Mountains
  • 29. Which early plant-eating dinosaur lived in the area 210 million years ago?
A) Stegosaurus
B) Plateosauravus (Euskelosaurus)
C) Tyrannosaurus Rex
D) Velociraptor
  • 30. Who was instrumental in the creation of the Botanical Survey Advisory Committee?
A) Charles Darwin
B) Illtyd Buller Pole-Evans
C) Louis Leakey
D) David Livingstone
  • 31. In what year was the Dongola Wildlife Sanctuary declared?
A) 1950
B) 1995
C) 1944
D) 1967
  • 32. What was the original name of Mapungubwe National Park before it was renamed in 2004?
A) Vhembe-Dongola National Park
B) Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
C) Addo Elephant National Park
D) Kruger National Park
  • 33. When was Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape declared a World Heritage Site?
A) 2003
B) 1998
C) 2001
D) 2010
  • 34. Who called for the area to be declared a national park in 1993?
A) United Nations
B) South African National Parks Board
C) World Wildlife Fund
D) De Beers Consolidated Mines
  • 35. What significant event occurred on Heritage Day, 24 September 2004?
A) The park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
B) The Botanical Survey Advisory Committee was established
C) The Golden Rhinoceros of Mapungubwe figurine was discovered
D) Mapungubwe National Park was officially opened
  • 36. What was the outcome of the 'Battle of Dongola'?
A) The entire proposed reserve was established
B) The National Party gained control over all farms in the area
C) A much reduced area was declared as the Dongola Wildlife Sanctuary
D) Private landowners were compensated for their losses
  • 37. When did the National Party abolish the Dongola Wildlife Sanctuary?
A) 1967
B) 1993
C) 1949
D) 2004
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