Settlement Patterns in South Africa

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Who were the Khoikhoi?

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The Khoikhoi (Hottentots) were the first people to settle in South Africa, originating from the northern and eastern regions of Botswana. They were pastoralists, keeping cattle and sheep, and were pottery makers.

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What animals did the Khoikhoi rear and for what purposes?

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The Khoikhoi reared cattle and sheep, which were trained for riding and used in warfare.

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Who were the San (Bushmen)?

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The San (Bushmen) were among the oldest people who inhabited the Cape Colony, originating in southern Africa around 40,000 years ago.

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What lifestyle did the San (Bushmen) follow?

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The San were hunter-gatherers, preferring to stay as small clans in caves or huts made from tree branches, focusing on hunting strategies and food gathering techniques.

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How did the San (Bushmen) educate their children?

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Education was informal, based on cultural hunting practices and food gathering techniques.

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What were the Bantu-speaking people known for?

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The Bantu-speaking people (Africans) were the third group to inhabit South Africa, living in various parts of Africa between the 2nd and 5th century.

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Where did the Bantu-speaking people originate from?

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They originated in Cameroon and eastern Nigeria, migrating downward into southern Africa.

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What are the five large groups of Bantu-speaking people?

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1) The Nguni (Xhosa, Zulu, and Swazi), 2) The Tsonga, 3) The Venda, 4) The Lemba, 5) The Sotho-Tswana.

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What type of agriculture did the Bantu-speaking people practice?

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The Bantu-speaking people were mixed agriculturalists, herding cattle, sheep, and goats, and cultivating crops like sorghum and millets.

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What cultural beliefs did the Khoi have regarding the moon?

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The Khoi viewed the moon as a manifestation of a supreme being associated with heaven.