Modue 8 Unit 7 Heritage of the Western Cape Flashcards

1
Q

A country’s heritage includes things that people create - give two examples.

A

Monuments

Buildings

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2
Q

When was the Cape colonised by the Dutch?

A

1600’s

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3
Q

What does colonise mean?

A

When a place is governed by another country.

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4
Q

Why was the Castle build?

A

It was built as a FORT to protect the settlement from attach

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5
Q

What was the original for made of?

A

Wood

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6
Q

How was the original fort transformed?

A

They used local rocks and wood from Hout Bay

They added very strong cement made from crushed shells, sand and lime.

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7
Q

What is the oldest building in South Africa?

A

The Castle (duh!)
Sorry…dumb question (Tania)
:)

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8
Q

When it was no longer necessary as a means of protection, what was the Castle used for?

A

A community meeting place

Centre of administration for the colony

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9
Q

During the South African War, what was it used for?

A

A prison

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10
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What is the castle used for today?

A

It houses military personnel
A museum
It is the home the Cape Town Highlanders

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11
Q

What was the name of the first company that had their offices at the Castle?

A

The Dutch East India Company

or VOC

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12
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What did Jan Van Riebeeck do when he got to the Cape?

A

He started a vegetable garden for passing ships.

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13
Q

What was the original bell in the Castle used for

A

To call soldiers and people to meetings

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