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Quiz on the South African War (1899-1902)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Diplomatic relations

b)

Control of the mines

c)

Military alliances

d)

Cultural exchange

2.

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

a)

Lord Roberts

b)

Jameson

c)

Kruger

d)

Cecil John Rhodes

3.

What was the outcome of the Jameson Raid?

a)

It was a total success

b)

It was a total failure

c)

It led to a peace treaty

d)

It resulted in British annexation

4.

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

a)

Trench warfare

b)

Siege warfare

c)

Hit-and-run tactics

d)

Naval blockades

5.

What was the British response to the guerrilla warfare?

a)

Negotiation for peace

b)

Scorched earth policy

c)

Formation of alliances

d)

Increased troop deployment

6.

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

a)

50,000

b)

116,000

c)

30,000

d)

200,000

7.

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

a)

Strengthened British nationalism

b)

Increased Afrikaner nationalism

c)

Economic prosperity for the British

d)

Improved relations with the Boers

8.

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

a)

Jameson

b)

Lord Kitchener

c)

Lord Roberts

d)

Cecil John Rhodes

9.

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

a)

Poor agricultural policies

b)

Lack of military support

c)

High taxes with no representation

d)

Cultural discrimination

10.

What was the fate of the ZAR in September 1900?

a)

It was divided into provinces

b)

It gained independence

c)

It was annexed by the British Empire

d)

It formed an alliance with Germany