Grade 10 History: (Topic 6) The SA War & The Discovery of Gold
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9 questions
Watch the video; read your work-pack from pag 5 - 6 and answer the questions that follow.
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Define 'mineral revolution'.
Define 'mineral revolution'.
1
The Witwatersrand area marked the largest concentration of gold in the whole world.
The Witwatersrand area marked the largest concentration of gold in the whole world.
2
List the TWO methods of mining gold, according to the video.
List the TWO methods of mining gold, according to the video.
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Explain why mining gold was considered dangerous for workers.
Explain why mining gold was considered dangerous for workers.
1
Identify the year that gold was discovered on the Witwatersrand.
Identify the year that gold was discovered on the Witwatersrand.
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Who was the leader of the ZAR when gold was discovered?
Who was the leader of the ZAR when gold was discovered?
1
Quote what mineowners from Kimberley were called, according to the the work-pack.
Quote what mineowners from Kimberley were called, according to the the work-pack.
2
Define the term "Uitlander" according the source.
Define the term "Uitlander" according the source.
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Why do you think the British were concerned about Germany and Portugal's colonial presence in Africa. Answer in your own words.
Why do you think the British were concerned about Germany and Portugal's colonial presence in Africa. Answer in your own words.