South African Economic Growth and Development (Grade 10 NSC Matric Economics): Quizzes
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In which year were diamonds discovered at the Gariep River?
In which year were diamonds discovered at the Gariep River?
1867
Where was gold discovered in 1886?
Where was gold discovered in 1886?
Witwatersrand
By which year had South Africa become the world's largest producer of gold?
By which year had South Africa become the world's largest producer of gold?
1898
When was the Union of South Africa formed?
When was the Union of South Africa formed?
1910
Which factor promoted economic development in SA's mining industry?
Which factor promoted economic development in SA's mining industry?
Rich mineral deposits
Which event postponed mining development from 1899 to 1902?
Which event postponed mining development from 1899 to 1902?
South African War
What system excluded black people from better-paying mining jobs?
What system excluded black people from better-paying mining jobs?
Job reservation
What was a key feature of the migrant labour system?
What was a key feature of the migrant labour system?
Workers left families at home
How did railway development benefit the agricultural sector?
How did railway development benefit the agricultural sector?
Easier transport of produce to markets
Which minerals were discovered beyond gold and diamonds?
Which minerals were discovered beyond gold and diamonds?
Coal, platinum, and chrome