HISTORY
GRADE 10
NOVEMBER 2023
Marks : 150
Time: 3 Hours
This paper consists of 7 pages and an addendum.
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1.
This question paper consists of SECTION A and SECTION B based on the prescribed content
framework as contained in the CAPS document.
2.
SECTION A consists of TWO source-based questions. Source material that is required to
answer questions will be found in the ADDENDUM.
3.
SECTION B consists of TWO essay questions.
4.
Answer TWO questions, one QUESTION FROM EACH SECTION. At least ONE must be a
source-based question and at least ONE must be an essay question.
5.
When answering questions, candidates should apply their knowledge, skills and insight.
6.
A mere rewriting of the sources as answers will disadvantage candidates.
7.
Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question
paper, and in the centre of the page.
8.
Write neatly and legibly
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QUESTION 1:
HOW WERE THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF THE CAPE AFFECTED BY DUTCH COLONISATION?
1.1.
Refer to Source 1A
1.1.1.
What was the main aim of the Dutch who first settled in the Cape at Table Bay?
1.1.2.
What major problems did the Dutch face in trying to achieve the aims mentioned above?
(1x1)(1)
(3x1)(3)
1.1.3.
How did the Dutch deal with the problem of indigenous people who refused to offer
assistance at the Cape?
(2x1)(2)
1.1.4.
Who was the first slave to be brought to the Cape?
(1x1)(1)
1.1.5.
Where did some of the first slaves in the Cape come from?
(2x1)(2)
1.2.
Refer to Source 1B
1.2.1.
Explain the following concepts:
a) Colonists
(1x2)(2)
b) Settlers
(1x2)(2)
1.2.2.
Who were used to track down slaves that escaped?
(3x1)(3)
1.2.3.
Do you think the slaves were justified to run away from their masters?
(2x2)(4)
1.2.4.
How does Source 1B differ from Source 1A regarding the use of labour force at the Cape?
(2x2)(4)
1.3.
Refer to Source 1C
1.3.1.
Why, do you think, Europeans regarded the San as ‘untamable’?
1.3.2.
What evidence is provided in the source that indicates that the Europeans committed
genocide on the San?
(1x3)(3)
(1x1)(1)
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1.3.3.
Would you regard the source as reliable on its account of the Europeans’ views of the San
at the Cape?
(2x2)(4)
1.4.
Refer to Source 1D
1.4.1.
Who, do you think, are the TWO different groups of people in the painting?
(2x1)(2)
1.4.2.
How would you describe their attitude towards each other?
(1x3)(3)
1.4.3.
What would you regard as the limitations of this source?
(1x2)(2)
1.5.
Refer to Source 1E
According to source 1E, why did some European countries colonize parts of the world?
(1x1)(1)
1.6.
Refer to Source 1D and 1E
How does Source 1E complement (support) Source 1D regarding the relations that existed
between the Europeans and the indigenous people at the Cape?
1.7.
(2x2)(4)
Using all the sources, write a paragraph of about 6 (SIX) lines in which you explain how
European colonization affected the indigenous people at the Cape.
(6)
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QUESTION 2 : THE ROLE OF BLACKS AND WOMEN IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR
Refer to Sources 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D to answer the following questions.
2.1
Study Source 2A.
2.1.1
Why did Britain decide on the policy of farm-burning?
(1 x 2)
(2)
2.1.2
Give an example from the passage of unnecessary cruelty during
(2 x 2)
(4)
(2 x 2)
(4)
(2 x 2)
(4)
(4 x 1)
(4)
(1 x 1)
(1)
(2 x 1)
(2)
(2x1)
(2)
the context of the South African war.
(2 x1)
(2)
Quote from the source to describe the situation at these camps.
(4 x 1)
(4)
farm-burning.
2.1.3
Do you think the British were justified to adopt the policy of farm
burning? Motivate your answer.
2.1.4
Define the following concepts:
a. Scorched-earth method
b. Guerrilla
2.2
Refer to Source 2B
2.2.1
Name any FOUR activities which were done by Agterryers.
2.2.2
Identify the black soldier who fought for the Boers in South African
war.
2.2.3
What were the other roles played by the Blacks in the war on the
British side.
2.3
Refer to Source 2C
2.3.1
Give TWO types of the camps mentioned in the source.
2.3.2
Explain the meaning of the historical term concentration camps in
2.3.3
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2.3.4
How useful is Source 2C to a historian studying the conditions in the
concentration camps?
2.4
(4)
Refer to Source 2D
2.4.1
According to the source, what role did Boer women play in the war?
(2 x 1)
(2)
2.4.2
According to the source, what role did Black women play in the war?
(2 x 1)
(2)
2.4.3
Name the British woman who played an important role in the war.
(1 x 1)
(1)
2.4.4
Explain how the lady mentioned in 2.4.3 above played a positive role
(2 x 2)
(4)
in the war.
2.5
(2 x 2)
Using the sources and your own knowledge, write a paragraph of about 8
lines (80 words) in which you describe the role played by Black South
Africans and women in the South African War.
(8)
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SECTION B – ESSAY QUESTIONS
QUESTION 3: TRANSFORMATIONS THAT TOOK PLACE IN SOUTHERN AFRICA AFTER 1750
Moshoeshoe has been referred to as a military strategist, diplomat, negotiator, reconciler and
nation builder.
Assess the accuracy of this statement by referring to Moshoeshoe's role in unifying the Basotho
kingdom.
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QUESTION 4 – THE NATIVE LAND ACT
In 1913 the Union of South Africa passed the Native Land Act.
Explain why this act was passed and discuss the political, economic and social impact the law had
on South African society.
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GRAND TOTAL : 100 MARKS
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