Praxis II Art Content Knowledge Free Test Prep

Answer - D - The purpose of the massive Great Enclosure at Great Zimbabwe is unknown.

Key Takeaway: The ruins of Great Zimbabwe are all that remain of the once magnificent capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe, which thrived from 1270 to 1550 CE. The huge monument was constructed during the 11^th century, with building continuing through the 14^th century. The area of the city spanned more than 1,700 acres and at its largest, it is estimated that it could have supported roughly 18,000 people. One of the city’s most impressive features was its walls. The Great Enclosure was a structure in the interior of the city, composed of an imposing inner wall that circles a series of structures. Nobody knows for sure what the structure was used for, though some suggestions have been a residence for the elite or a temple.