Anglo-Zulu War

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1. Who represented Britain as High Commissioner of South Africa at the time of the Zulu War? Sir Henry Bartle Frere Lord Randolph Churchill Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon Henry Pulleine

2. Who was the Zulu King at the time of this war? Mpande Cetshwayo Shaka Dingane

3. After getting no response regarding an ultimatum delivered to the Zulu leader, British forces led by Lord Chelmsford invaded Zululand in January 1879. On January 22, 1879, Lord Chelmsford decided to split his forces and move out seeking the Zulus. Who was placed in charge of the encampment near Isandlwana during Lord Chelmsford's absence? Lt. Colonel Henry Pulleine Lieutenant John Chard Colonel Anthony Durnford Colonel Evelyn Wood

4. Following their victory at Isandlwana approximately 4000 Zulu reserves raided a nearby garrison at Rorke's Drift. How long did the attack on Rorke's Drift last? Almost 15 hours Around 4 hours 72 hours Slightly under 30 minutes

5. All of the men listed below were awarded the Victoria Cross for the defense of Rorke's Drift except for one. Who is the exception? Frederick Hitch Johnson Beharry John Chard William Jones

6. During the Zulu War there was another mission station besieged. What was the name of the station? Eshowe Hlobane Inyezane Ulundi

7. How long did the siege talked about in question six last? 5 months 1 month 30 days 2 months

8. During the course of the war all of the following weapons were used by the British except for one. Which on the list was not used during the Zulu War? PIAT Hale's Rockets Martini-Henry rifles Gatling Gun

9. What was the name of the traverse Lieutenant-Colonel Redvers Henry Buller's troops had to pass through during their retreat at Hlobane? Heartbreak Ridge Devil’s Pass Khyber Pass Spion Kop

10. What battle is thought to have been the "turning point" of the war for the British? Battle of Kambula Battle of Mabitac Battle of Pulang Lupa Battle of Ulundi

11. Since the start of the Anglo-Zulu War what was Britain's main objective? Umbogintwini - - - the sole Zulu munitions factory located here. Nongoma - - - Shaka's birth place. Umkomaas - - - religious center of Zululand. Ulundi - - - where Zulu royal kraal was located.

12. Following the relief of Eshowe, after the Battle of Gingindlovu, what became of the mission? Zulu forces burned it down three days after it was evacuated. Immediately converted back into a missionary station. British forces made it into a permanent fortress for the rest of the war. Used as an ammunition depot for the continued assault on Zululand.

13. Near the end of the Anglo-Zulu War who did Lord Chelmsford find out was being sent to replace him? Douglas Haig Charles Gordon Sir Garnet Wolseley Herbert Kitchener

14. Looking for a quick end to the Anglo-Zulu War, before his replacements arrival, Lord Chelmsford relaunched another invasion into Zululand in June 1879. What exiled heir to a European throne was killed on June 1, 1879 while part of a reconnoitering party? Carlos of Portugal Alexei Nikolaevich Romanov Napoleon Eugene Franz Ferdinand

15. What was the last major battle in the Anglo-Zulu War? Battle of the Mfonzi river Battle of Ulundi Battle of the Witwatersrand Battle of the Tugela River