Cape history

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    What was the significance of the Cape's first European settlement in 1652?

    It established colonial rule and initiated land dispossession.

    How did the Cape influence South African history?

    It shaped land ownership and racial hierarchies that persist today.

    What role did the Cape of Good Hope play in maritime navigation?

    It served as a key stopping point for ships between Europe and Asia.

    Why did European nations seek a sea route around southern Africa?

    To access valuable trade goods safely and cheaply.

    What were the primary activities of early European sailors at the Cape?

    They collected fresh water, repaired ships, and traded with locals.

    Who were the earliest inhabitants of the Cape region?

    The San, known for their hunter-gatherer lifestyle.

    What characterized Khoikhoi society?

    It was organized into chiefdoms with a focus on livestock herding.

    How did the San and Khoikhoi interact?

    They traded but also competed for land and resources.

    What was the impact of early European trade on indigenous societies?

    It increased competition and introduced diseases, weakening resistance.

    Who was Bartolomeu Dias and what did he achieve?

    He was the first to round the southern tip of Africa in 1488.

    What was the original name given by Dias to the southern tip of Africa?

    Cape of Storms, later renamed Cape of Good Hope.

    What was the consequence of Dias's voyage for future exploration?

    It proved the possibility of sailing around Africa, encouraging further expeditions.

    Why did the Portuguese not establish a permanent settlement at the Cape?

    Their focus was on trade with Asia, not colonization.

    What was the purpose of the Dutch refreshment station established in 1652?

    To supply passing ships with fresh provisions.

    What was Fort de Goede Hoop?

    A fort built to protect the Dutch settlement from attacks.

    How did the Castle of Good Hope differ from Fort de Goede Hoop?

    It replaced the older fort and was built with more durable materials.

    What strategic advantages did the VOC see in the Cape?

    It was on the sea route to Asia and had fertile land.

    Who was Krotoa and what role did she play?

    A Khoikhoi woman who acted as an interpreter between cultures.

    What challenges did Krotoa face in her life?

    She was marginalized and faced poverty after her husband's death.

    What was the initial relationship between the Dutch and Khoikhoi?

    They traded peacefully, exchanging goods for cattle.

    What led to the First Khoikhoi-Dutch War?

    Conflicts over land use and grazing rights.

    What impact did European settlement have on indigenous populations?

    It caused severe population decline and land dispossession.

    What marked the shift from a trading post to a settler society?

    The expansion of Dutch farming beyond Table Bay.

    Who were the free burghers?

    Former VOC employees allowed to farm independently.

    How did land ownership differ between settlers and indigenous peoples?

    Settlers had European-style ownership, unlike communal indigenous use.

    What were trekboers?

    Semi-nomadic farmers who moved inland with livestock.

    What were the effects of colonial expansion on indigenous peoples?

    Loss of land, disrupted economies, and weakened communities.

    Why was slavery introduced at the Cape?

    To meet the labor demands of the growing economy.

    What were the conditions of enslaved people in the Cape?

    They had no rights and faced harsh punishments.