Grade 6 History Assessment – Mapungubwe, Great Zimbabwe and Marco Polo

Key Topics Covered

* The ancient civilisation of Mapungubwe

* Great Zimbabwe 

* Marco Polo’s travels and experiences

Question Breakdown & Skills Assessment

This comprehensive test contains 6 questions (25 marks total) that assess various cognitive levels:

1. Remembering Questions (6 marks)

* Multiple choice questions on Mapungubwe’s location

* Order of Mapungubwe awards identification

* Directional geography

* Historical literature knowledge

2. Understanding Questions (7 marks)

* Comparison between Great Zimbabwe and Mapungubwe

* Analysis of Marco Polo’s challenges upon returning home

3. Analysing Questions (8 marks)

* Reasons for Mapungubwe’s abandonment

* Critical thinking about historical scenarios

* Evidence-based reasoning about Marco Polo’s credibility

4. Evaluating Questions (2 marks)

* Personal reflection on ancient lifestyle adaptation

* Rubric-based assessment of understanding

5. Applying Questions (5 marks)

* Creative writing task: Marco Polo’s diary entry

* Detailed marking rubric provided

6. Creating Questions (5 marks)

* Creative dialogue writing about elephant conservation

* Historical role-play scenario

* Detailed marking rubric provided

Special Features

* Clear marking guidelines

* Varied question formats

* Integration of historical knowledge with creative tasks

* Focus on both factual recall and higher-order thinking skills

* Comprehensive rubrics for extended response questions

This assessment is suitable for measuring students’ understanding of ancient African civilisations and early exploration history, while developing their analytical and creative writing skills.