10 Questions
Who established the settlement at Cape Town in 1652?
The Dutch East India Company
What was the purpose of the settlement at Cape Town?
To be a revitalling station for ships
Who were initially brought as slaves to the settlement at Cape Town?
People from Batavia
What was the duration of the long term contracts signed by employees of the VOC?
20 years
Who were some of the foreigners working for the VOC?
Germans
Who were some of the foreigners working for the VOC at the settlement in Cape Town?
Germans
What was the main purpose of establishing the settlement at Cape Town?
To establish a trading post for the VOC in Africa
What was the initial source of slaves brought to the settlement at Cape Town?
Batavia
What was the duration of the long term contracts signed by employees of the VOC?
20 years
Were employees of the VOC allowed to bring their families to the settlement at Cape Town?
No, employees were not allowed to bring their families
Test your knowledge on the founding of Cape Town by the VOC in 1652 and its role as a vital refueling station for European ships. Discover the motivations behind establishing the settlement and its significance in facilitating profitable trade routes. Explore the early connections between Cape Town and the Dutch East India Company in this informative quiz.
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