Question

Which two responses to imperialism did the Zulus in South Africa have?

Question options: Seeking help in resistance from the USA or other powerful country.

Organizing centralized resistance under the leadership of a ruler.

Allying with or surrendering to the intruder

Seeking to reform the society's government or social practices to prevent being invaded.

Organizing non-violent protests.

Standing true to society's cultural and moral values.

Answer 1

The correct option for this question would be: “Organizing centralized resistance under the leadership of a ruler.”

The Zulu’s in South africa were united by the leadership of Shaka Zulu, strongly recognized by his fight against the British empire. Eventually the zulu population were defeated by the British.

Answer 2

The Zulu Empire in South Africa was defeated by the British imperialism on July 1879. They Zulus were great warriors and they resisted the british invasion until the last day.

According to the options the two responses to the imperialism the zulus had are:

• Organizing centralized resistance under the leadership of a ruler.  Cetshwayo, who became king of the Zulus in 1872, was unwilling to submit to British hegemony and assembled a well-disciplined army of about 50,000 men.
• Standing true to society's cultural and moral values. They did not surrended to their enemies and were loyal to the kingdom.