Castle of Cape of Good Hope Flashcards
What did the Castle replace?
Jan van Riebeek’s mud fort
When was the Castle built?
Between 1666 and 1679
What is the shape of the Castle?
A 5-pointed star
What is unique about the walls?
They are built from stone and earth and are more than 10 metres high
What is built on each of the 5 points?
A bastion
What do the bastions contain?
Living quarters or storerooms
Each bastion is named after who?
The titles give to Prince William the Third of Orange
Name the 5 bastions
- Buuren
- Leerdam
- Oranje
- Nassau
- Katzenellenbogen
What is the wall inside the Castle dividing it in half called?
The Kat Wall
What was the reason to have another wall inside the Castle?
If the outside wall was breached the people inside could retreat to safety behind the Kat Wall
What else did the Kat Wall do?
It increased the amount of accommodation at the Castle
Where did the governor make daily announcements?
From the Kat Wall
What is a governor?
The person who rules the country.
Why was the Castle built?
To protect the Dutch people from an attack.
Has the Castle ever been attacked?
No
