Culture & Heritage Tourism is one of 10 topics in the Grade 11 Tourism 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. Traditional beadwork, pottery and carving specific to different cultural groups are examples of which element of culture?
Arts and crafts
Music and dance
Cuisine
Heritage sites
Answer: Arts and crafts — Traditional beadwork, pottery, weaving and carving are examples of arts and crafts, an element of culture.
Easy
2. Which dance form originated in the mining industry as a form of communication and rhythm among miners working underground?
Gumboot dancing
Zulu traditional dance
Ndebele geometric painting
Rickshaw dancing
Answer: Gumboot dancing — Gumboot dancing originated in the mining industry as a form of communication and rhythm among underground miners.
Medium
3. Name the cultural group recognised as one of the oldest in southern Africa, known for a rich heritage of rock art and traditional knowledge.
Answer: San — The San people are recognised as one of the oldest cultural groups in southern Africa, with a rich heritage of rock art.
