Question

Read this quote from the section: “In 1879 colonial authorities divided Zulu lands into 13 territories.” How could historians analyze this as a reason for lasting British victory in the Zulu Wars?(1 point)
Responses

Dividing the Zulu lands separated their societies and economies.
Dividing the Zulu lands separated their societies and economies.

Dividing Zulu lands led to a single chief being appointed by the British to rule.
Dividing Zulu lands led to a single chief being appointed by the British to rule.

Dividing Zulu lands destroyed the productivity of their agriculture.
Dividing Zulu lands destroyed the productivity of their agriculture.

Dividing Zulu land led to British victory at the Battle of Kambula

Answer 1

Correct answer: Dividing the Zulu lands separated their societies and economies.

Brief explanation: By fragmenting the Zulu kingdom into 13 territories, the British destroyed political unity and undermined economic cohesion, making coordinated resistance harder and ensuring long-term control.