Gr 10 History Ch 4 SUM: Transformations in Southern Africa after 1750
149 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What was the lifestyle of the San people in South Africa in 1750?

  • Pastoralists
  • Farmers
  • Hunter-gatherers (correct)
  • Traders

    • What was the main reason for conflicts between the Khoekhoe and Dutch settlers?

  • Cultural differences
  • Racial tensions
  • Competition for land and grazing rights (correct)
  • Religious differences

    • Where did the Bantu-speaking peoples migrate from?

  • West Africa
  • North Africa
  • Central Africa (correct)
  • East Africa

    • What was the primary mode of contact between the Portuguese and South African coastal communities?

    <p>Trade and barter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who established a refreshment station at the Cape in 1652?

    <p>The Dutch East India Company (VOC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main challenge faced by the San people in 1750?

    <p>Increasing pressures from European settlers and expanding African groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the socio-political organization of the Bantu-speaking peoples in South Africa by 1750?

    <p>Small, independent chiefdoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary activity of the Khoekhoe people?

    <p>Pastoralism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who took over as the leader of the Zulu kingdom after Shaka's assassination in 1828?

    <p>Dingane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group was established by Mzilikazi in what is now Zimbabwe?

    <p>Ndebele kingdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who united several smaller clans under his leadership to establish the Sotho kingdom?

    <p>Moshoeshoe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Great Trek of the Boer settlers?

    <p>Conflicts over land with the Sotho under Moshoeshoe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of Shaka's reign?

    <p>Expansion and solidification of the Zulu kingdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the modern facilities named after Shaka in KwaZulu-Natal?

    <p>uShaka Marine World</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has Shaka been described by some?

    <p>As the 'Black Napoleon'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge with online sources about Shaka?

    <p>Challenges in discerning accurate historical accounts from myths or biased interpretations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized Shaka's governance?

    <p>Authoritarian rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who wrote about Shaka's rule, portraying him in a negative light?

    <p>European traders like Farewell, Fynn, and Isaacs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial purpose of the settlement at the Cape?

    <p>To supply passing ships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the decline of indigenous populations in southern Africa?

    <p>The violence and diseases introduced by Europeans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enabled certain Tswana chiefs to gain considerable power?

    <p>The acquisition of guns and control over trade items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the severe drought in 1790?

    <p>The formation of larger, more cohesive military structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the leader of the Ndwandwe?

    <p>Zwide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the conflict between the Zulu and the Ndwandwe?

    <p>The fall of Zwide and the break-up of the Ndwandwe Kingdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Mfecane?

    <p>The period of significant political upheavals and shifts in power dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of Shaka's military innovations?

    <p>The defeat of the Ndwandwe and the rise of the Zulu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the break-up of the Ndwandwe Kingdom?

    <p>The dispersal of Ndwandwe groups across southern Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the period between 1750 and 1820 in southern Africa?

    <p>The period of significant political changes and shifts in power among various groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of economy did the San people practice?

    <p>Hunter-gathering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the conflicts between the San and European settlers?

    <p>Land and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary activity of the Khoekhoe people?

    <p>Herding cattle and sheep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Bantu-speaking peoples migrate from?

    <p>Central Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary mode of contact between the Portuguese and South African coastal communities?

    <p>Bartering goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who established the refreshment station at the Cape?

    <p>Dutch East India Company (VOC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of European settlement on the San people?

    <p>Led to violent clashes over land and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the social structure of the Bantu-speaking peoples?

    <p>Small, independent chiefdoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to Shaka in 1828?

    <p>He was assassinated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of Mzilikazi's rebellion?

    <p>He established the Ndebele kingdom in what is now Zimbabwe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Moshoeshoe's strategy to consolidate power?

    <p>He used a combination of diplomacy and strategic military actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Great Trek on the Sotho under Moshoeshoe?

    <p>It led to conflicts over land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Gaza Kingdom under Soshangane?

    <p>It was a major power in the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Mfecane on the Swazi nation?

    <p>It led to the consolidation of the Swazi nation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge with online sources about Shaka?

    <p>It is difficult to discern accurate historical accounts from myths or biased interpretations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has Shaka been described by some historians?

    <p>As a military genius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the early accounts by European traders like Farewell, Fynn, and Isaacs?

    <p>To portray Shaka in a negative light to further colonial interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized Shaka's governance?

    <p>Strict control and harsh penalties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial purpose of the settlement at the Cape?

    <p>To supply passing ships and eventually expand into farming and settlement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the decline of indigenous populations in southern Africa?

    <p>The expansion of Dutch settlers into the interior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enabled certain Tswana chiefs to gain considerable power?

    <p>The acquisition of guns and control over trade items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the severe drought in 1790?

    <p>Widespread warfare and realignments among tribes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the leader of the Ndwandwe?

    <p>Zwide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the conflict between the Zulu and the Ndwandwe?

    <p>The defeat of Zwide and the dispersal of Ndwandwe groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Mfecane?

    <p>A period of significant political upheavals and shifts in power dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of Shaka's military innovations?

    <p>The defeat of the Ndwandwe and the rise of the Zulu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the break-up of the Ndwandwe Kingdom?

    <p>The dispersal of Ndwandwe groups and the rise of other groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the period between 1750 and 1820 in southern Africa?

    <p>Significant political changes and shifts in power among various groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary activity of the San people in South Africa in 1750?

    <p>Hunting and gathering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group had conflicts with the Dutch settlers over land and grazing rights?

    <p>Khoekhoe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Bantu-speaking peoples migrate from?

    <p>Central Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary mode of contact between the Portuguese and South African coastal communities?

    <p>Trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was established by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) at the Cape in 1652?

    <p>Refreshment station</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the sociopolitical organization of the Bantu-speaking peoples in South Africa by 1750?

    <p>Small, independent chiefdoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major challenge faced by the San people in 1750?

    <p>Competition with European settlers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a characteristic of the interactions between the San and European settlers?

    <p>Violent clashes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who took over as the leader of the Zulu kingdom after Shaka's assassination?

    <p>Dingane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main consequence of the Dutch settlers' expansion into the interior?

    <p>The decline of indigenous populations due to violence and diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group was established by Mzilikazi in what is now Zimbabwe?

    <p>Ndebele</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the severe drought in 1790?

    <p>An increase in warfare and realignments among tribes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Great Trek of the Boer settlers?

    <p>Conflicts over land with the Sotho under Moshoeshoe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enabled certain Tswana chiefs to gain considerable power?

    <p>Their control over trade items like cattle, ivory, and animal skins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the modern facilities named after Shaka in KwaZulu-Natal?

    <p>uShaka Marine World</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the conflict between the Zulu and the Ndwandwe?

    <p>The fall of Zwide and the dispersal of Ndwandwe groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has Shaka been described by some historians?

    <p>The Black Napoleon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the period between 1750 and 1820 in southern Africa?

    <p>It saw significant political changes and shifts in power among indigenous groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge with online sources about Shaka?

    <p>They are difficult to verify</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized Shaka's governance?

    <p>Authoritarian rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the break-up of the Ndwandwe kingdom?

    <p>The dispersal of Ndwandwe groups and the rise of other groups like the Gaza and Swazi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who established the mountain stronghold of Thaba Bosiu?

    <p>Moshoeshoe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Mfecane?

    <p>It was a series of revolutions, migrations, and state formations that shaped the region's political landscape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of Shaka's military innovations?

    <p>The rise of the Zulu kingdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Gaza Kingdom under Soshangane?

    <p>It expanded through military conquests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the Dutch settlers' expansion into farming and settlement?

    <p>The decline of indigenous populations due to violence and diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Mfecane on the Swazi nation?

    <p>It led to its consolidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the leader of the Ndwandwe?

    <p>Zwide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the settlement established at the Cape?

    <p>To supply passing ships and expand into farming and settlement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the severe drought in 1790?

    <p>Increased conflicts over scarce resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the leader of the Ndwandwe?

    <p>Zwide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the period between 1750 and 1820 in southern Africa?

    <p>It was a period of significant political changes and shifts in power dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enabled certain Tswana chiefs to gain considerable power?

    <p>The acquisition of guns and control over trade items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the conflict between the Zulu and the Ndwandwe?

    <p>The Ndwandwe were defeated and dispersed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Mfecane?

    <p>It was a series of revolutions, migrations, and state formations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of Shaka's military innovations?

    <p>The defeat of the Ndwandwe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the break-up of the Ndwandwe Kingdom?

    <p>The formation of the Gaza Kingdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the decline of indigenous populations in southern Africa?

    <p>Land disputes and conflict with European settlers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the tensions between the San and the European settlers in 1750?

    <p>Competition for land and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary economic activity of the Khoekhoe people in 1750?

    <p>Pastoralism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the increasing pressures from European settlers and expanding African groups on the San people?

    <p>The San people faced violent clashes and competition for land and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the characteristic of the Bantu-speaking peoples' social structure in 1750?

    <p>A decentralized system with many small chiefdoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary mode of contact between the Portuguese and South African coastal communities in 1750?

    <p>Trade and exploration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who established the refreshment station at the Cape in 1652?

    <p>The Dutch East India Company (VOC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main challenge faced by the San people in 1750?

    <p>Competition for land and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the characteristic of the interactions between the Khoekhoe and the Dutch settlers in 1750?

    <p>Tense and conflict-ridden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for Dingane taking over as the leader of the Zulu kingdom?

    <p>Shaka's assassination in 1828</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary characteristic of Mzilikazi's state in the Ndebele kingdom?

    <p>Military strength and cultural integration of various Sotho clans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the mountain stronghold of Thaba Bosiu in the Sotho kingdom?

    <p>A center of resistance against raiders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Boer expansion during the Great Trek?

    <p>Conflicts with the Sotho under Moshoeshoe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Gaza Kingdom under Soshangane?

    <p>Control of extensive territories and influence on trade in ivory and slaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Mfecane on the Swazi nation?

    <p>Consolidation of power under Sobhuza</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Shaka's legacy in contemporary culture?

    <p>Global fascination with his leadership and military innovations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge with online sources about Shaka?

    <p>Difficulty in discerning accurate historical accounts from myths or biased interpretations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary objective of the early accounts by European traders like Farewell, Fynn, and Isaacs?

    <p>To further colonial interests by portraying Shaka in a negative light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a characteristic of Shaka's governance?

    <p>Strict control and harsh penalties for a range of crimes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Dutch settlers, known as Boers or trekboers, expand into the interior?

    <p>By encroaching on the lands of the Khoekhoe and San, leading to land disputes and conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the emergence of Afrikaner identity among Dutch settlers?

    <p>A distinct language and culture developed, laying the foundation for Afrikaner identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the conflict between the Ndwandwe and Zulu communities?

    <p>The Zulu defeated the Ndwandwe, leading to the rise of Zulu dominance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the period between 1750 and 1820 in southern Africa?

    <p>It witnessed significant political changes and shifts in power among various groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the militarization of certain Tswana groups?

    <p>They transformed into more militant groups, utilizing horses and firearms to defend against and raid other groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the drought in 1790?

    <p>It exacerbated conflicts over scarce resources, leading to widespread warfare and realignments among tribes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Mfecane?

    <p>It witnessed significant political upheavals and shifts in power dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the conflict between the Zulu and Ndwandwe?

    <p>The Zulu emerged victorious, leading to the rise of Zulu dominance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Shaka's military innovations?

    <p>They enabled the Zulu to defeat the Ndwandwe and expand their territories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the break-up of the Ndwandwe Kingdom?

    <p>It marked the emergence of the Zulu as a dominant power in the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary factor that led to the tensions between the San and the European settlers?

    <p>Conflicts over land and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the migration of the Bantu-speaking peoples into South Africa?

    <p>Fleeing from wars and conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary mode of interaction between the Portuguese and the local tribes in South Africa?

    <p>Through trade and barter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main characteristic of the socio-political organization of the Bantu-speaking peoples in South Africa?

    <p>Small, independent chiefdoms that managed to coexist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary economic activity of the Khoekhoe people in South Africa?

    <p>Pastoralism, herding cattle and sheep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Dutch refreshment station at the Cape in 1652?

    <p>To provide a stopping point for passing ships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main challenge faced by the San people in South Africa in 1750?

    <p>Pressures from European settlers and expanding African groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary characteristic of the lifestyle of the San people in South Africa?

    <p>Hunter-gatherers with a nomadic lifestyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the resistance faced by Dingane from various groups?

    <p>His expansionist policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Thaba Bosiu in the Sotho kingdom?

    <p>It was a stronghold of resistance against raiders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary role of the Kora and Griqua in the region?

    <p>They were middlemen and played a significant role in the shifting dynamics of the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Mfecane on the Swazi nation?

    <p>It led to the consolidation of the Swazi nation under Sobhuza</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge in discerning accurate historical accounts of Shaka from myths or biased interpretations?

    <p>The extensive online presence of Shaka</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary significance of the uShaka Marine World and King Shaka International Airport?

    <p>They signify the enduring legacy of Shaka and the respect he commands among the Zulu people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary characteristic of Shaka's governance?

    <p>It was marked by strict control and harsh penalties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary result of Mzilikazi's rebellion against Shaka?

    <p>It led to the formation of the Ndebele kingdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary significance of the Gaza Kingdom under Soshangane?

    <p>It was a significant influence on trade in ivory and slaves with coastal Mozambique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary result of the Great Trek of the Boer settlers?

    <p>It led to conflicts over land, particularly with the Sotho under Moshoeshoe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motivation behind Dingane's continuation of Shaka's expansionist policies?

    <p>To consolidate power and eliminate potential threats to his rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary characteristic of Mzilikazi's state in what is now Zimbabwe?

    <p>Military strength and cultural integration of various Sotho clans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Moshoeshoe's mountain stronghold of Thaba Bosiu?

    <p>It was a center of resistance against raiders and a unifying point for his people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary role of the Kora and Griqua in the region?

    <p>They were middlemen and military powers that played significant roles in the shifting dynamics of the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Gaza Kingdom under Soshangane?

    <p>It was a powerful military state that controlled extensive territories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary challenge with online sources about Shaka?

    <p>They present challenges in discerning accurate historical accounts from myths or biased interpretations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Shaka's military innovations?

    <p>They revolutionized warfare tactics and enabled the Zulu kingdom to expand its territories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary characteristic of Shaka's governance?

    <p>It was marked by strict control and harsh penalties for a range of crimes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the early accounts by European traders like Farewell, Fynn, and Isaacs?

    <p>To acquire land and further colonial interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser