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What was one of the recommendations made by Janszen and Proot regarding the settlement at Table Bay?
What was one of the recommendations made by Janszen and Proot regarding the settlement at Table Bay?
The Khoikhoi people provided assistance to the stranded sailors by growing vegetables for them.
The Khoikhoi people provided assistance to the stranded sailors by growing vegetables for them.
False
In what year did the Dutch ship wreck occur near Table Bay?
In what year did the Dutch ship wreck occur near Table Bay?
1647
The report from Janszen and Proot emphasized the need for a settlement that could grow __________ and vegetables.
The report from Janszen and Proot emphasized the need for a settlement that could grow __________ and vegetables.
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Match the following components of the settlement to their purposes:
Match the following components of the settlement to their purposes:
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What was the most common method of resistance among slaves?
What was the most common method of resistance among slaves?
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Enslaved individuals at the Cape only resisted through open rebellions.
Enslaved individuals at the Cape only resisted through open rebellions.
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What actions did runaway enslaved individuals take to survive in the mountains?
What actions did runaway enslaved individuals take to survive in the mountains?
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To announce a runaway slave's escape, __________ were rung and __________ flags were displayed.
To announce a runaway slave's escape, __________ were rung and __________ flags were displayed.
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Match the actions of enslaved individuals to their types of resistance:
Match the actions of enslaved individuals to their types of resistance:
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What was one of the significant contributions of slaves at the Cape?
What was one of the significant contributions of slaves at the Cape?
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Sheik Yusuf of Makassar was sent to the Cape to teach Christianity to the slaves.
Sheik Yusuf of Makassar was sent to the Cape to teach Christianity to the slaves.
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By 1840, how many people at the Cape had converted to Islam?
By 1840, how many people at the Cape had converted to Islam?
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Afrikaans developed from a combination of Dutch and the languages spoken by the ______.
Afrikaans developed from a combination of Dutch and the languages spoken by the ______.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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Which regions were the primary sources of slaves brought to the Cape between 1652 and 1808?
Which regions were the primary sources of slaves brought to the Cape between 1652 and 1808?
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The VOC organized over 40 journeys to Madagascar to acquire slaves for the Cape.
The VOC organized over 40 journeys to Madagascar to acquire slaves for the Cape.
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How many slaves were approximately brought to the Cape between 1652 and 1808?
How many slaves were approximately brought to the Cape between 1652 and 1808?
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Slaves at the Cape were often skilled ________ and domestic workers.
Slaves at the Cape were often skilled ________ and domestic workers.
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Match the following regions with their descriptions related to slavery at the Cape.
Match the following regions with their descriptions related to slavery at the Cape.
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What was the primary purpose of the VOC's settlement at the Cape in 1652?
What was the primary purpose of the VOC's settlement at the Cape in 1652?
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The Vereenigde Oost Indische Compagnie was established to allow multiple Dutch trading companies to trade in the East.
The Vereenigde Oost Indische Compagnie was established to allow multiple Dutch trading companies to trade in the East.
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What was the head office location of the VOC?
What was the head office location of the VOC?
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Vasco da Gama traveled from Portugal to India in the year __________.
Vasco da Gama traveled from Portugal to India in the year __________.
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Match the European countries to their involvement in the trading in the East:
Match the European countries to their involvement in the trading in the East:
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What significant activity were the Khoikhoi people engaged in during Jan van Riebeeck's encounter?
What significant activity were the Khoikhoi people engaged in during Jan van Riebeeck's encounter?
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The Khoikhoi were eager to trade large numbers of livestock with Jan van Riebeeck.
The Khoikhoi were eager to trade large numbers of livestock with Jan van Riebeeck.
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On what date did Jan van Riebeeck record the encounter with the Khoikhoi?
On what date did Jan van Riebeeck record the encounter with the Khoikhoi?
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The Khoikhoi owned large herds of ______ and cattle.
The Khoikhoi owned large herds of ______ and cattle.
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Match the following aspects of Jan van Riebeeck's journal entry with their descriptors:
Match the following aspects of Jan van Riebeeck's journal entry with their descriptors:
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Which primary reason did Van Riebeeck give for wanting to obtain slaves at the Cape?
Which primary reason did Van Riebeeck give for wanting to obtain slaves at the Cape?
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Van Riebeeck thought it would be expensive to use slaves for labor.
Van Riebeeck thought it would be expensive to use slaves for labor.
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What main groups of people were enslaved and brought to the Cape between 1652 and 1808?
What main groups of people were enslaved and brought to the Cape between 1652 and 1808?
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Slaves were primarily brought to the Cape for _____ work and seal-catching.
Slaves were primarily brought to the Cape for _____ work and seal-catching.
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Match the sources of slaves with their locations:
Match the sources of slaves with their locations:
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What was one of the primary tasks slaves at the Cape were responsible for?
What was one of the primary tasks slaves at the Cape were responsible for?
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Slaves at the Cape had the freedom to choose their own names.
Slaves at the Cape had the freedom to choose their own names.
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What is one way slaves were treated by their owners at the Cape?
What is one way slaves were treated by their owners at the Cape?
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A slave is considered a piece of __________ that could be bought and sold.
A slave is considered a piece of __________ that could be bought and sold.
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Match the following types of slaves to their roles at the Cape:
Match the following types of slaves to their roles at the Cape:
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What was one of the primary challenges faced by Commander Jan van Riebeeck in establishing the settlement at Table Bay?
What was one of the primary challenges faced by Commander Jan van Riebeeck in establishing the settlement at Table Bay?
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Jan van Riebeeck was instructed to build a school for the locals at Table Bay.
Jan van Riebeeck was instructed to build a school for the locals at Table Bay.
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In what year did Jan van Riebeeck arrive at the Cape?
In what year did Jan van Riebeeck arrive at the Cape?
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Van Riebeeck was tasked with establishing _______ trade with the Khoikhoi.
Van Riebeeck was tasked with establishing _______ trade with the Khoikhoi.
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Match the challenges faced by Van Riebeeck with their descriptions:
Match the challenges faced by Van Riebeeck with their descriptions:
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Why did Van Riebeeck believe he needed slaves for the Cape settlement?
Why did Van Riebeeck believe he needed slaves for the Cape settlement?
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Van Riebeeck found sufficient workers among the local Khoikhoi to sustain the settlement.
Van Riebeeck found sufficient workers among the local Khoikhoi to sustain the settlement.
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From which location did Van Riebeeck propose to obtain slaves economically?
From which location did Van Riebeeck propose to obtain slaves economically?
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Van Riebeeck recorded in his journal that the soil near Table Mountain was very __________.
Van Riebeeck recorded in his journal that the soil near Table Mountain was very __________.
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Match the following years with their significant events regarding the Cape settlement:
Match the following years with their significant events regarding the Cape settlement:
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Study Notes
Table Bay Settlement
- Dutch ships frequented Table Bay during the 1600s for voyages to the East.
- A Dutch ship was wrecked north of Table Bay in 1647.
- Sailors from the ship survived for a year with the help of the Khoikhoi people.
- The Dutch East India Company (VOC) sent Mr. Janszen and Mr. Proot on a fact-finding mission.
- They recommended a settlement at Table Bay with provisions for sailors, a fort, and agricultural production.
Slave Resistance at the Cape
- Slaves resisted their enslavement by working slowly, not complying with directives, and getting intoxicated.
- They used more extreme methods like murder, arson, and self-harm.
- Runaway slaves posed a significant threat to the VOC.
- The VOC implemented measures to capture runaways, including bell ringing and flag displays.
- Runaway slaves formed communities in the mountains, surviving through various means.
Origins of Slaves at the Cape
- The first large groups of slaves arrived from Angola and Guinea in 1658.
- Slaves were brought from Africa, Madagascar, India, Ceylon/Sri-Lanka, and the East Indies.
- The VOC, along with traders from Britain, France, and Portugal, brought slaves to the Cape.
- The VOC organized 33 voyages to Madagascar to acquire slaves.
Islamic Influence
- Many slaves brought from the East Indies were Muslims.
- Sheik Yusuf of Makassar, a prisoner of war, introduced Islam to Cape slaves.
- By 1840, one-third of the colony's population had converted to Islam.
- Cape Town saw the establishment of a Mosque and a Madrasah in the late 18th century.
Development of Afrikaans
- Slaves from diverse language backgrounds learned Dutch, the language of their masters.
- Afrikaans emerged as a blend of Dutch and the languages spoken by slaves.
Reasons for the VOC Settlement at the Cape
- The VOC established a refreshment station at the Cape in 1652.
- Their primary goal was to resupply ships with water, food, and rest for sailors suffering from scurvy.
- The VOC's head office was in Batavia, Java, necessitating long voyages.
The Arrival of the Dutch at Table Bay
- In 1652, Jan van Riebeeck arrived at the Cape with 90 people from the Netherlands.
- The VOC instructed Van Riebeeck to establish a settlement, including a fort, a hospital, and to trade with the Khoikhoi.
- Van Riebeeck documented his experiences, providing insight into the settlement for the VOC.
- The settlement faced challenges: winter storms damaged the fort, strong winds destroyed crops, and trade with the Khoikhoi proved unproductive.
Reasons for Bringing Slaves to the Cape
- Van Riebeeck recognized the need for a larger workforce.
- The Khoikhoi showed little interest in the Dutch's agricultural and construction projects.
- Van Riebeeck, familiar with the use of slaves in the East Indies, advocated for their use at the Cape.
- He believed slaves would be a cheap labor force for the challenging tasks.
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Explore the historical events surrounding Table Bay, including the early Dutch settlements and the resistance of enslaved people. This quiz covers significant events, recommendations for settlement, and the struggles faced by slaves at the Cape, highlighting their fight for autonomy and community formation. Test your knowledge and understand the complexities of this historical period.
