WorksheetsQuiz on the South African War (1899-1902)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
