Heritage trail: Western Cape Flashcards

1
Q

There are different types of heritage, it also includes things people create. Give an example of that in the Western Cape

A

The Castle

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2
Q

In which year did the Dutch colonised the Cape?

A

1600

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3
Q

What does colonised mean?

A

this means the Cape was governed by another country

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4
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Why was the castle built?

A

To protect the settlement against attack.

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5
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Who built the castle?

A

Soldiers, sailors and slaves

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What was the castle built with?

A

rock, wood from Hout Bay. They made a very strong cement out of sand, crushed shells and lime.

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7
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Is the Castle the oldest building in SA?

A

Yes

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8
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The castle is a 5 pointed stone building, did Jan van Riebeeck built it?

A

No, it was built by the Dutch East India Company between 1666 and 1679. It wasn’t the first, it replaced an older fort built by Jan van Riebeeck when he arrived.

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9
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When did Jan v Riebeeck arrived at the Cape?

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1652

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10
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What was the fort called?

A

Fort de Goede Hoop and was made out of clay and wood.

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11
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During the war between 1899 - 1902 what was part of the castle used for?

A

a prison

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12
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The castle was declared a national monument, in which year? What is it used for today?

A

1936

Military museum and collection of historic artwork

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