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ZIMSEC O Level · 4006/2 · N2019

Heritage Studies Paper 2 November 2019

Questions
31
Total marks
160
Time allowed
120 min
Syllabus code
4006/2

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Questions
31
Pass mark
19
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Answer every question in the printed order, get marked at the end, then see the answers.

The questions

Question 101

[1 marks]inheritance practices
Which of the following is a type of inheritance recognized in indigenous Zimbabwean society, according to Heritage Studies?
  1. ARandomised inheritance, where an heir is chosen at random by drawing lots among the relatives.
  2. BChieftainship inheritance, where succession to leadership follows customary lines.
  3. CElective inheritance, where family members hold a formal ballot to select an heir from among themselves.
  4. DAuctioned inheritance, where the deceased's entire estate is sold to the highest-bidding relative.

Question 102

[1 marks]inheritance practices
Which of the following is a problem commonly associated with indigenous inheritance practices in Zimbabwe?
  1. AGreater unity among extended family members once the deceased person's estate has been divided among them.
  2. BReduced conflict among relatives, since indigenous inheritance is typically arranged through a clearly documented written will.
  3. CDisagreements among surviving relatives, which commonly arise because the arrangement is verbal rather than a written will.
  4. DFaster processing of legal protection for widows and orphans compared with other inheritance systems in the region.

Question 103

[1 marks]inheritance practices
Which of the following is a measure the Government of Zimbabwe has taken to address problems associated with indigenous inheritance practices?
  1. ARemoving legal protection for widows so that families can settle estates entirely without government involvement.
  2. BDiscouraging the writing of wills in favour of relying purely on verbal family arrangements instead.
  3. CPromoting the writing of wills so that the distribution of a deceased person's estate is clearly documented.
  4. DLeaving the arrest of those who violate the rights of widows and orphans entirely to traditional leaders to handle.

Question 201

[1 marks]religion and socialization
Which of the following is a function of religion in socialization, according to Heritage Studies?
  1. AIt fosters solidarity and binds people together as a united community.
  2. BIt replaces the family entirely as the institution responsible for raising children.
  3. CIt removes the need for any other form of moral instruction within society.
  4. DIt discourages people from supporting one another during times of bereavement.

Question 202

[1 marks]religion and socialization
Which of the following is a way in which Christianity has shaped the lives of people in Zimbabwe, according to Heritage Studies?
  1. AProviding education and health facilities, such as mission schools and hospitals.
  2. BPreventing converts from receiving any formal schooling outside of the church's own institutions.
  3. CRestricting access to leadership training for members of the congregation.
  4. DReducing the financial support available to families within the community.

Question 203

[1 marks]religion and socialization
Which of the following is a measure suggested for solving religious differences in Zimbabwe, according to Heritage Studies?
  1. ABanning public religious gatherings until all disagreements are resolved.
  2. BRequiring every religious group to adopt an identical set of practices.
  3. CDe-registering every church that holds doctrines differing from other churches.
  4. DEncouraging dialogue and religious tolerance between different groups.

Question 301

[1 marks]colonisation of Zimbabwe
Which of the following was a factor that led to the colonisation of Zimbabwe, according to Heritage Studies?
  1. AThe need to acquire new markets and fertile land for British economic interests.
  2. BThe wish to limit the spread of Christianity in order to protect indigenous religions.
  3. CThe need to reduce competition between Zimbabwe's own local chiefdoms.
  4. DThe desire to support indigenous self-governance without any outside interference.

Question 302

[1 marks]colonisation of Zimbabwe
In 1888, Lobengula signed a concession with agents acting for Cecil Rhodes that granted mining rights in Matabeleland and helped pave the way for British colonisation of Zimbabwe. What is this concession called?

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Question 303

[1 marks]colonisation of Zimbabwe
As one of his measures to counter the effects of the Rudd Concession, Lobengula signed a further concession with rival concession seekers. What is this second concession called?

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Question 401

[1 marks]Zimbabwean heroines
Which of the following is a way in which Zimbabwe's national heroines have influenced women, according to Heritage Studies?
  1. AThey reduce the visibility of women's contributions to national politics.
  2. BThey limit women's participation to purely ceremonial community roles.
  3. CThey inspire other women to be brave and to take up leadership positions.
  4. DThey discourage women from taking up business opportunities outside the home.

Question 402

[1 marks]Zimbabwean heroines
Which of the following is a way the Zimbabwean government has addressed problems faced by widows of fallen heroes, according to Heritage Studies?
  1. ARemoving security arrangements once a widow's spouse has been formally honoured.
  2. BProcessing pension benefits and allocating land to support the widows and their families.
  3. CRequiring widows to repay any government support once their children reach adulthood.
  4. DLimiting widows' access to public health and medical services in order to reduce government costs.

Question 501

[1 marks]rights of the elderly
Which of the following is identified as a right, rather than a responsibility, in Heritage Studies' discussion of Zimbabwean citizens?
  1. AFeeding the family from the household's food supply.
  2. BLooking after the children living in the home.
  3. CFetching water for the household every day.
  4. DHaving access to shelter as a basic right.

Question 502

[1 marks]rights of the elderly
Which of the following is a measure the Zimbabwean government has taken to uphold the rights of elderly people?
  1. ARemoving elderly people from priority access to banking and other public services.
  2. BProviding free access to health services and pension funds for elderly people.
  3. CReducing the food and farming input allocations available to elderly people.
  4. DRequiring elderly people to pay full price for public transport regardless of their income.

Question 503

[1 marks]rights of the elderly
Which of the following is a problem elderly people experience when their rights are not recognized, according to Heritage Studies?
  1. AImproved access to public facilities and resources located within the local community.
  2. BGreater respect and higher self-esteem among elderly community members.
  3. CIncreased financial support from social welfare organisations.
  4. DLoss of self-esteem and deterioration of health due to stress and neglect.

Question 601

[1 marks]drought and environmental degradation
Which of the following is a measure the Zimbabwean government has taken to control human activities that cause environmental degradation?
  1. AEnacting legislation and imposing penalties on environmentally damaging practices.
  2. BProviding unlimited financial subsidies for large-scale commercial logging operations nationwide.
  3. CRemoving all restrictions on clearing land for agricultural expansion.
  4. DEncouraging unregulated mining activity in wetland and riverbank areas.

Question 602

[1 marks]drought and environmental degradation
What is the term for the government measure of planting new trees to help control environmental degradation caused by deforestation in Zimbabwe?

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Question 701

[1 marks]kurova guva ceremony
In the kurova guva (bringing back) ceremony practiced in most parts of Zimbabwe, approximately how long after burial is the ceremony traditionally held?

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Question 702

[1 marks]kurova guva ceremony
Which of the following is a benefit the kurova guva ceremony provides to the living, according to Heritage Studies?
  1. AIt replaces the role that spirit mediums otherwise play within the family.
  2. BIt removes the need for family members to observe any further mourning customs.
  3. CIt unites family members and provides a sense of peace between the living and the dead.
  4. DIt transfers ownership of the deceased's entire property directly to distant relatives only.

Question 703

[1 marks]kurova guva ceremony
Which of the following is a way family leaders can resolve conflicts that arise among family members because of the kurova guva ceremony, according to Heritage Studies?
  1. ARequiring every single family member to attend the ceremony regardless of their own personal beliefs.
  2. BAllowing family members who do not believe in the ceremony to be excluded from attending.
  3. CRemoving the eldest son's involvement in the ceremony in order to avoid disagreement.
  4. DCancelling the ceremony permanently for every family member who disagrees with it.

Question 801

[1 marks]totems in indigenous society
Which of the following is an importance of totems in indigenous Zimbabwean communities, according to Heritage Studies?
  1. AThey remove the need for any other form of identity within the community.
  2. BThey discourage cooperation between people of different ethnic groups.
  3. CThey safeguard against incest by regulating who may marry whom.
  4. DThey allow marriage between any two people regardless of family lineage.

Question 802

[1 marks]totems in indigenous society
According to Heritage Studies, a person in indigenous Zimbabwean society is traditionally forbidden from eating the meat of the animal associated with their own what?

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Question 803

[1 marks]totems in indigenous society
Which of the following is a measure suggested to discourage violation of cultural values in Zimbabwe, according to Heritage Studies?
  1. AMaking Heritage Studies a core subject taught at all levels of learning.
  2. BRemoving cultural education from the school curriculum entirely.
  3. CDiscouraging community gatherings where cultural values are practiced.
  4. DReducing the overall number of subjects available at the higher levels of learning.

Question 901

[1 marks]British colonization of Zimbabwe
In 1889, the British South Africa Company obtained a document from the British government that authorized it to occupy and administer Mashonaland and Matabeleland. What is this document called?

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Question 902

[1 marks]British colonization of Zimbabwe
Which of the following was a negative effect of colonisation on the lives of the people of Zimbabwe, according to Heritage Studies?
  1. AIncreased access to ancestral land for indigenous families across every region of the country.
  2. BLoss of land and independence as fertile areas were taken from indigenous people.
  3. CExpanded freedom of movement for indigenous communities across the country.
  4. DReduced taxation imposed on indigenous households under colonial rule.

Question 903

[1 marks]British colonization of Zimbabwe
Which of the following is a way the Zimbabwean government has attempted to solve problems created by the colonial government, according to Heritage Studies?
  1. ARedistributing land and empowering black Zimbabweans economically.
  2. BDiscontinuing pension and scholarship support introduced after independence.
  3. CRestoring the colonial-era curriculum used in schools without any changes.
  4. DReversing land redistribution so that colonial-era land ownership is preserved.

Question 1001

[1 marks]entitlements in indigenous society
Which of the following is identified as an entitlement traditionally accorded to men in indigenous Zimbabwean society, according to Heritage Studies?
  1. AHeading the family and commanding respect within the household.
  2. BReceiving instruction exclusively from traditional courts rather than family elders.
  3. CBeing excluded from important family gatherings held within the household.
  4. DForfeiting the use of tools associated with the household's daily work.

Question 1002

[1 marks]entitlements in indigenous society
Which of the following is an importance of women's entitlements in indigenous Zimbabwean society, according to Heritage Studies?
  1. AIt removes women's ability to build meaningful relationships within the wider community.
  2. BIt discourages the appreciation of the value of women in society.
  3. CIt prevents women from ever becoming wealthier through their own efforts.
  4. DIt reduces the abuse of women by giving them recognised status within the family.

Question 1003

[1 marks]entitlements in indigenous society
Which of the following is a measure that can be taken to preserve men's and women's entitlements in Zimbabwe, according to Heritage Studies?
  1. ARemoving legislation that currently protects traditional entitlements.
  2. BDiscontinuing ceremonies that accord different entitlements to people.
  3. CDiscouraging the formation of cultural clubs that promote these entitlements.
  4. DProducing literature that records and promotes these cultural values.

Question 1101

[1 marks]formal and informal sectors
Which of the following is a characteristic of the informal sector, as distinct from the formal sector, according to Heritage Studies?
  1. AAnnual leave awarded under officially registered employment terms.
  2. BAbsence of written contracts, with agreements made verbally between employer and worker.
  3. CConsistently high product quality backed by official company registration.
  4. DFixed salaries paid strictly according to a formally signed employment contract each month.

Question 1102

[1 marks]formal and informal sectors
Which of the following is a way the informal sector has contributed towards economic development in Zimbabwe, according to Heritage Studies?
  1. AIt reduces the overall availability of goods provided to the nation.
  2. BIt weakens ties between Zimbabwe and its surrounding countries.
  3. CIt creates employment and brings foreign currency into the country.
  4. DIt discourages entrepreneurship among people living in local communities.

Question 1103

[1 marks]formal and informal sectors
Which of the following is a suggested solution to challenges faced by the informal sector in Zimbabwe, according to Heritage Studies?
  1. ABanning informal trading in all urban areas without exception.
  2. BRemoving any legal recognition currently given to informal traders.
  3. CPreventing informal traders from forming any registered associations among themselves at all.
  4. DProviding loans and allocating properly designated working sites for informal traders.

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