The South African War: 1899–1902 (Grade 10 NSC Matric History): Quizzes
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Which European country was Britain afraid would gain influence over South Africa's mineral wealth?
Which European country was Britain afraid would gain influence over South Africa's mineral wealth?
Germany
What position did Lord Milner hold during the lead-up to the South African War?
What position did Lord Milner hold during the lead-up to the South African War?
Governor of the Cape
How many years of residence did uitlanders have to wait before they could vote in the ZAR?
How many years of residence did uitlanders have to wait before they could vote in the ZAR?
14 years
How many mounted police did Dr Jameson have at Pitsani during the Jameson Raid?
How many mounted police did Dr Jameson have at Pitsani during the Jameson Raid?
800
At Bloemfontein, how many years did Milner demand uitlanders wait before voting in the ZAR?
At Bloemfontein, how many years did Milner demand uitlanders wait before voting in the ZAR?
5 years
At which three battles during 'Black Week' were the British beaten by the Boers?
At which three battles during 'Black Week' were the British beaten by the Boers?
Magersfontein, Stormberg, Colenso
How many Boers fought in the guerrilla war against British soldiers during the second phase?
How many Boers fought in the guerrilla war against British soldiers during the second phase?
60,000 Boers vs 200,000 British
How many farmhouses were burned down under Kitchener's scorched earth policy?
How many farmhouses were burned down under Kitchener's scorched earth policy?
30,000
How many Boer women and children died in the British concentration camps?
How many Boer women and children died in the British concentration camps?
26,000
On what date was the Peace Treaty of Vereeniging signed to end the war?
On what date was the Peace Treaty of Vereeniging signed to end the war?
31 May 1902