Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

History > Slavery in the Cape > Flashcards

Slavery in the Cape Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
AP® U.S. History flashcards World History 101 flashcards European History 101 flashcards AP® European History flashcards AP® World History flashcards World History 102 flashcards U.S. History 101 flashcards U.S. History 102 flashcards
1
Q

What happened to sailors during the long journey to the East?

A

Many sailors often became ill and often died of scurvey due to the lack of fresh fruit and vegetables.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What does DEIC stand for?

A

DEIC: Dutch East India Company.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

In 1652, what did the DEIC decide to do?

A

In 1652 the DEIC decided to build a refreshment station in the cape.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Who did the DEIC send to oversee the development of the refreshment station in the cape?

A

The DEIC sent JAN VAN RIEBEECK to oversee the developement of the refreshment station.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What was the refreshment station for?

A

The refreshment station was going to supply passing ships with fresh produce which they needed for their long voyage.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Who where the local inhabitants of the cape in 1652?

A

The Khoi-khoi where the local inhabitants.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

How long did the Free Burghers have to work for the DEIC/VOC until they where released?

A

The Free Burghers had a contract where they had to work for the DEIC/VOC for 5 years.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What did the Trekboers and the local people fight about?

A

There was constant conflict over land.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

How did the San live?

A

The San where Hunter-gatherers. The San lived of the land, hunting wild animals and collecting berries, mushrooms, roots and bulbs.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Choose the correct sentence:
a) The san stayed in one place for at least a season
and only moved when their resources ran out.
b) The san moved around in small group looking for fresh water sources

A

Correct answer is b.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Choose the correct sentence:
a) The san moved around in small group looking for
fresh water sources
b) The san stayed in one place for at least a season
and only moved when their resources ran out.

A

Correct answer is a.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

The San hunted with arrows coated in poison made from _____, plants, _____and beettles.

A

The San hunted with arrows coated in poison made from SNAKES, plants, SCORPIONS and beettles.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

The Khoi-khoi were _______, who raised livestock for food.

A

The Khoi-khoi were PASTORALISTS, who raised livestock for food.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Where did the Khoi-khoi live?

A

The Khoi-khoi lived along the coastal regions of the Cape.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

How did the Khoi-khoi measure wealth?

A

The Khoi-khoi measured wealth by how big their heards of sheep and cattle where.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What did the Khoi-khoi trade with the Northern Africans for?

A

The Khoi-khoi traded for copper and iron wich they used to make tools, weapons and ornaments.

17
Q

Where did the Strandlopers live?

A

The strandlopers lived in caves along the Cape beaches.

18
Q

Where did the amaXhosa settle?

A

The amaXhosa settled in the Eastern Cape.

19
Q

Name three things the xhosa grew.

A 
Possible answers:
• Sorghum
• millet
• melons
• beans
• bananas
• sugar cane
• tobacco
• dagga
20
Q

What livestock did the amaxhosa have? (3)

A 
Possible answers:
• sheep
• goats
• poultry
•S cattle
21
Q

What does the term ‘indigenous people’ mean

A

Indigenous people are the people who originally came from a country or place.

22
Q

What rich heritage did the san leave behind?

A

The san left rock paintings on the walls of caves.

23
Q

Why did the Xhosa settle in the Eastern Cape?

A

The Xhosa settled in the Eastern Cape because it had suitable conditions for them.

24
Q

Which of these three grouops where indigenous and which are foreigners:
San, Khoi-khoi, Dutch

A

San - indigenous
Khoi-khoi - indigenous
Dutch - foreign

25
Q

Where was the DEIC based in?

A

The DEIC was based in Netherlands.

26
Q

What was the name of the ship that shipwrecked in Table Bay?

A

The ships name was HAERLEM.

27
Q

What did the sailors report to the DEIC after returning to Holland from the cape? (3)

A

The sailors reported:
• plenty water
• fertile land
• lots of wild animals

28
Q

What causes scurvy?

A

Scurvy is caused by a lack of vitamin C.

29
Q

Who went to the cape with Jan van Riebeeck?

A

Jan van Riebeeck went to the Cape along with 100 men and woman, including his wife.

30
Q

What was the first thing the Dutch settlers did when they arrived in the Cape?

A

They built a fort for protection.

31
Q

What was the name of the large vegetable garden the settlers started? What is the garden like today?

A

Company gardens.

The garden is no longer for vegetables. It can be found outside the city museum.

32
Q

Fill in the blank.
First, the settlers started a large _____ ______ . Then, they built a _______ and ________ for ship repairs. After some time, ______ ______ were built and doctors were brought over from Europe.

A

vegetable garden
harbour
workshops
medical centres

History (9 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions