Unit 3: Heritage

Question 1

Define ‘nation-building’.

Answer 1

The different ways in which we can become united and share a sense of pride and knowledge in all aspects of South African culture and heritage. It encourages respect and tolerance between different cultures.

Question 2

Name 7 things that form part of our cultural heritage.

Answer 2

• buildings
• monuments
• works of art
• different languages
• customs
• traditions
• knowledge

Question 3

Our shared cultural heritage brings us together as a _____ when we _____ events of the past by celebrating them on _____ days, or representing them with our national _____.

Answer 3

• nation
• honor
• national
• symbols

Question 4

Which 4 languages is the national anthem sung in?

A: Mali, Johannesburg, Paris, Madagascar.
B: Nguni, Sesotho, Afrikaans, English.
C: “One cheeseburger and fries, please,” said Mr. MacDonald.

Answer 4

B.

Question 5

It is made up of the African hymn ‘_____’ and the old national anthem, ‘ _____’.

Answer 5

• Nkosi sikelel iAfrika

- The Call of South Africa

Question 6

When did the SA flag become a national symbol?

Answer 6

27 April 1994.

Question 7

Name 6 national days and when each one is celebrated.

Answer 7

• Human Rights Day… 21 March
• Freedom Day… 27 April
• May Day/Labour Day/Workers’ Day… 1 May
• National Youth Day… 16 June
• National Women’s Day… 9 August
• Heritage Day… 24 September

Question 8

Name 4 ways how Youth Day is celebrated.

Answer 8

• go to a music concert
• write poems on Soweto’s children in 1976
• go to talks about youth
• go to rallies