The South African War (1899-1902)

Why was the name of the war changed from the Anglo-Boer War to the South African War?

• • Its name changed because the general public did not know what the word 'Anglo' meant.

• • Its name changed to reflect that the war took place in South Africa. 

• • Its name changed to encompass the many Africans who were also involved in the conflict. 

• • Its name was changed by the South African Government in 2001 when the country's history was revised.

High Commissioner Milner was only interessted in negotiating peacefully for the uitlanders to be given the vote at the Bloemfontien Conference.

• True

• False

Who was the first to declare war in the South African War?

• Xhosa and Zulu People

• Britain

• The Boer republic

What were the two phases of the South African War called

• • Tactical warfare

• • Conventional warfare

• • Traditional warfare

• • Guerrilla warfare

• • Cyber warfare

The Boers abandoned conventional war tactics and began to use (a)   war tactics instead.

Which of the following attributes belonged to the British forces?

• Far better equipped with weaponry

• Superior knowledge of the land

• Fighting to maintain their culture, way of life and independence

• Regiments that had received formal military training

• Heavy uniforms that were unsuited to the South African heat and terrain