26 Questions
Which country took over the Cape in 1795 and gave it back to Holland at the end of the war?
Britain
What was the main reason for Britain's involvement at the Cape?
To prevent France from taking over the Cape
Which country signed a treaty in 1804 that gave the Cape to Britain?
Holland
Which group of people did the trekboers fight against in their quest for land expansion?
The Xhosa
What did the British do in relation to slavery?
They abolished slavery
What did the trekboers do to push out the borders of the colony?
They built towns beyond the old borders
Why did the British need a strong army?
To defend the colony
Which two groups were involved in the Frontier Wars at the Cape Colony?
The Dutch and the British
How long did most of the wars last?
Several years
What made each side strong in the Frontier Wars?
Strong leadership
Which city was named after a British military leader in the Eastern Cape?
Grahamstown
Which group of people settled around the Orange River and became skilled at shooting?
The Kora
What did the Griqua become after the British took over the land where they settled?
Labourers
Who were the middlemen involved in the trade of elephant tusks?
The Griqua
Which group of people lived in walled towns for protection?
The Tswana
Which language did Moffat translate the Bible into?
Setswana
What did Moffat bring to Kuruman in 1831?
A printing press
What skills did Moffat possess?
Carpentry, gardening, farming, printing, and working with metals
Which of the following cities had a population about the same size as Cape Town?
Kaditshwene
What were the three important cities mentioned in the text?
Marothodi, Molokwane, Kaditshwene
Why did the Tswana settlements grow bigger?
Because of their trade with other people in the region
What did the missionaries do to change the Tswana way of life?
Converted them to Christianity and taught them to read and write
What was the purpose of bringing more white British people to settle in the Eastern Cape after the Fifth Frontier War?
To maintain peace and keep the Xhosa people out of the area
What were some of the problems faced by the 1820 British settlers in the Eastern Cape?
The land was not suitable for growing crops
What impact did the 1820 Settlers have on the Cape Colony?
They increased the white population and pushed for more Xhosa land
How did the British end slavery in the Cape Colony?
They required slaves to work as apprentices for four more years after being freed
Test your knowledge on the life and work of Robert Moffat, a missionary who lived and worked among the Griqua and Tswana people. Learn about his translation of the Bible into Setswana and the establishment of a mission station in Kuruman. Explore the impact of Moffat's work on other missionaries and the Cape Colony.
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