GOLD STRIKE ON A FARM

The video discusses the defense of Hong Kong in 1941 and shifts to a major gold discovery in Henanman, South Africa. The discovery, made on the Erdfeil farm owned by Mr. Van Rensburg, yields an unprecedented 529 ounces of gold per ton of ore. This event causes a significant stir in the South African stock exchange, with brokers eager to invest in the free state gold area, leading to a brisk business environment.

What historical event is mentioned at the beginning of the video?

• The discovery of gold in Henanman

• The stock market crash

• The invention of the steam engine

• The defense of Hong Kong in 1941

Where was the richest gold strike in South Africa discovered?

• Durban

• Henanman

• Cape Town

• Johannesburg

Who owned the farm where the gold was discovered?

• Mr. Brown

• Mr. Johnson

• Mr. Van Rensburg

• Mr. Smith

What was the original trade for the farm where gold was found?

• A house and a garden

• A cart and a mule

• A horse and a saddle

• A cow and a plow

How did the gold discovery affect the South African stock exchange?

• It caused a decline in stock prices

• It led to a rush to buy free state gold area stock

• It resulted in a stock market crash

• It had no impact