29 Questions
What is Ethnography associated with in the context of the San people?
Finding out about the way the San lived
What period of time is referred to as the Stone Age?
The time thousands of years ago, during which people made tools out of stone
What special power was believed to be granted to a shaman?
To protect and heal everyone
What is the name of the plant that San men used to chew during hunting?
Buchu plant
What colours were commonly used in San rock art?
Red, yellow, white and black
What was Kaggen believed to be able to turn into?
An eland
What is the term for plants grown by farmers for food?
Crops
Why is fertile soil important for farming?
It is full of good things that help plants to grow
What does it mean to cultivate the fields?
To prepare the fields for crops
What is the Iron Age, and what is it characterized by?
A period characterized by the use of iron tools and weapons
What happens to land that is overgrazed?
The land becomes degraded and unable to support vegetation
What is the role of a headman in a village?
A leader or chief who oversees the village
What was the primary source of food and water for the San hunter-gatherers?
Their environment
What was the bow string for the San's bow and arrow made from?
Rolled up strips of a gemsbok's back muscles
What was a characteristic of the Khoi-Khoi people in terms of livestock?
They did not keep livestock
What was a notable aspect of the San's knowledge of their environment?
Their good knowledge of medicinal plants
What was the medium used by the San to express their experiences?
Rocks
What was the reason for the Linton Rock Art Panel being placed on display in Johannesburg?
To protect it
What is a group of households called?
A group of households is called a homestead.
Who was in charge of the homestead?
The chief was in charge of the homestead.
Why were cattle valuable to the farmers?
Cattle were valuable to the farmers because they provided food, transportation, and wealth.
What would happen to the cows that were past breeding age?
The cows that were past breeding age would be slaughtered and consumed.
What were the roles of the chief and the younger men of the village in the early African farming societies?
The chief was responsible for governing and organizing the village, while the younger men were responsible for hunting and defending the village.
What were the two main types of crops grown by the first farmers?
Crops such as wheat, barley, and legumes. Specific types may vary, but these are general examples.
Why did African farmers settle in one place instead of being nomadic?
They settled because they practiced agriculture, which requires a fixed location to cultivate crops.
What did African farmers do when the land they were settled on became infertile?
They shifted to a new location with fertile soil or implemented farming practices to restore the soil's fertility.
What are two essential things that cattle need to stay healthy?
Food and water.
Why was the cattle kraal situated in a specific area of the homestead?
It was situated in that area for protection and ease of management.
Who typically had the most cattle in the village?
The wealthiest or most prominent members of the community.
This quiz is a 1-hour social science history exam for grade 5 students, consisting of multiple sections and questions. It covers various topics in history and social science.
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