The South African War, 1899-1902 is one of 9 topics in the Grade 10 History CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. In which year were vast gold deposits discovered on the Witwatersrand in the South African Republic (Transvaal)?
1886
1867
1899
1913
Answer: 1886 — Vast gold deposits were discovered on the Witwatersrand in the South African Republic (Transvaal) in 1886, transforming the region's economy.
Easy
2. What term was commonly used for the wealthy mining capitalists who profited from the Witwatersrand goldfields?
Randlords
Uitlanders
Voortrekkers
Commandos
Answer: Randlords — Wealthy mining capitalists who profited from the Witwatersrand goldfields were often called "Randlords."
Medium
3. In which South African town was the diamond rush of 1867 centred, an earlier mineral discovery than the Witwatersrand gold?
Answer: Kimberley — The discovery of diamonds near Kimberley in 1867 preceded, and helped set the stage for, the much larger gold discovery on the Witwatersrand in 1886.
