Quiz on the South African War (1899-1902)

What was Britain's primary interest in South Africa during the South African War?

• Diplomatic relations

• Control of the mines

• Military alliances

• Cultural exchange

Who was the leader of the plan to overthrow Kruger’s government?

• Lord Roberts

• Jameson

• Kruger

• Cecil John Rhodes

What was the outcome of the Jameson Raid?

• It was a total success

• It was a total failure

• It led to a peace treaty

• It resulted in British annexation

What tactic did the Boer commandos use during the guerrilla warfare phase?

• Trench warfare

• Siege warfare

• Hit-and-run tactics

• Naval blockades

What was the British response to the guerrilla warfare?

• Negotiation for peace

• Scorched earth policy

• Formation of alliances

• Increased troop deployment

How many Boer women and children were sent to concentration camps?

• 50,000

• 116,000

• 30,000

• 200,000

What was a significant consequence of the British actions during the war?

• Strengthened British nationalism

• Increased Afrikaner nationalism

• Economic prosperity for the British

• Improved relations with the Boers

Which British general led the reinforcements that turned the tide of the war?

• Jameson

• Lord Kitchener

• Lord Roberts

• Cecil John Rhodes

What was one of the main grievances of the uitlanders against the Boer government?

• Poor agricultural policies

• Lack of military support

• High taxes with no representation

• Cultural discrimination

What was the fate of the ZAR in September 1900?

• It was divided into provinces

• It gained independence

• It was annexed by the British Empire

• It formed an alliance with Germany