History of Education in South Africa: Pre-Colonial Era

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What characterized the education provided by Christians to Africans in the 17th century?

  • Emphasis on European history and values
  • Focus on basic literacy, numeracy, and religious instruction (correct)
  • Promotion of indigenous beliefs and languages
  • Encouragement of independence from European values

How did Eurocentric Education impact indigenous beliefs and languages?

  • Promoted their preservation and celebration
  • Had no effect on them
  • Marginalized them in favor of European beliefs and languages (correct)
  • Encouraged their integration with European practices

What were the consequences of the Bantu Education Act of 1953?

  • Focused on promoting racial integration
  • Prepared POC’s for menial labor and subordinate roles (correct)
  • Provided equal educational opportunities for all races
  • Enhanced the quality of education for non-white students

How did the Apartheid Era educational system segregate students?

<p>By providing less funding to non-white schools (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did students and educators resist the inequalities in the Apartheid Era education system?

<p>Boycotting classes, staging protests, and participating in demonstrations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What lingering challenges does the current education system in the context face?

<p>Inequality, inadequate resources, and discrimination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key characteristic of pre-colonial education in South Africa?

<p>It was deeply rooted in the social and cultural practices of indigenous African societies. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How were children mainly educated in pre-colonial South Africa?

<p>Through observation, imitation, and active participation in community activities. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of pre-colonial education in South Africa?

<p>Teaching practical skills essential for community survival. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How were social values and cultural traditions transmitted in pre-colonial South African education?

<p>Through storytelling, proverbs, and rituals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were initiation schools like 'amabhoma' used for in pre-colonial South Africa?

<p>Teaching gender-specific skills as a rite of passage to adulthood. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What marked a significant change in the education system during the colonial era in South Africa?

<p>Establishment of formal education systems by European powers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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