Old name of Zimbabwe is__________?
Correct answer: A. Southern Rhodesia
- A. Southern Rhodesia
- B. Northern Rhodesia
- C. Saigon
- D. Zaire
Explanation
Zimbabwe was formerly known as Southern Rhodesia during British colonial rule; it became Rhodesia in 1964 and adopted the name Zimbabwe at independence in 1980. Northern Rhodesia became Zambia, not Zimbabwe.
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