DINWIDDIE HIGH SCHOOL

SOCIAL SCIENCE : HISTORY

FINAL EXAMINATION - 2018
GRADE 8
MARKS : 75 TIME : 1,5 HOURS
NAME : _______________________________
GRADE 8 : _____

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INSTRUCTIONS :
1. WRITE NEATLY AND LEGIBLY.
2. ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS.
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Source A Source B
The Berlin conference Mad Scramble of Africa

European countries began to expand

more into Africa.
The competition for territory created fear
that this will create tension/conflict
amongst European countries.

As result Otto Van Bismarck (chancellor) and

chairperson called for a meeting to try to sort
out differences between the nations.

Berlin conference- Berlin Act was held in the

Capital city of Germany in 1884
14 countries represented, hence 7 remain to
take over Africa.
The purpose of conference was to find a
peaceful way for European countries to divide
the African continent between themselves and
to avoid conflict or war over Africa territory.

The initial task of the conference was to agree

that the Congo River and Niger River mouths
and basins would be considered neutral and open to trade.
Congo Free state- then was ruled by King Leopold II of Belgium.
Despite its neutrality, part of the Congo Basin became a personal kingdom for Belgium's King,
Leopold II and under his rule, over half of the region's population died.

Approval had to be signed to control any African country

Belgian government took control in 1908 – which was peaceful
European nations will rule part of each country.
There were no consultations with indigenous people.
1.1 Study Source A and Source B and answer the questions set.

1.1.1 In which country did the Berlin conference take place? (1)

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1.1.2 Who was the chairperson of the Berlin Conference? (2)

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1.1.3 Why was the Berlin conference held? (2)

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1.1.4 How many countries where represented at the Berlin conference? (2)

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1.1.5 Which continent is represented by the seated men in the cartoon? (2)

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1.1.6 Why are the men in the cartoon holding on to Africa? (2)

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1.1.7 Explain why you think the cartoon is titled “Mad Scramble for Africa”? (2)

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1.1.8 What was the name given to the agreement that was signed at the Berlin
conference? ___________________________________ (2)

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1.2. State whether the following statements about colonisation are True or False. [5]

1.2.1 The French colonised South Africa. _________________

1.2.2 The British had the most colonies in Africa. _________________

1.2.3 Congo was independent. _________________

1.2.4 Germany had less colonies compared to France. _________________

1.2.5 Colonisation led to the collapse of the tribal system. _________________

1.3 Study the Cartoon below and answer the questions set.

1.3.1 What does the cake represent ? (1)

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1.3.2 In a paragraph of 4 – 6 lines interpret the cartoon. (5)

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1.3.3 The man holding the knife is a chancellor and the seated men are the

delegates. Define the following terms : (2x2=4)

1.3.3.1 Chancellor :___________________________________________________

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1.3.3.2 Delegate : ___________________________________________________

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1.4 Match the terms in Coloniser in Column A with the Colony in Column B. [5]

ANSWER COLUMN A COLUMN B

1.4.1 1.2.1 Portugal A. South West Africa

1.4.2 1.2.2 Spain B. Angola

1.4.3 1.2.3 Germany E. Spanish Morocco

1.4.4 1.2.4 France C. Egypt

1.4.5 1.2.5 Britain D. Madagascar

1.5 Study the pie graph below and answer the questions set.

1.5.1 Which country seems to be the “winner” of the Scramble for Africa? (1)

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1.5.2 Explain your answer to 1.5.1. (2)

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1.5.3 Which country seems to be the “loser” of the Scramble for Africa? (1)

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1.5.4 Explain your answer to 1.5.3. (2)

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1.5.5 What percentage of Africa was controlled by the European countries? (2)

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1.5.6 What percentage of Africa was controlled by Africans ? ___________ (2)

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SECTION B : 30 MARKS

2.1. Use the list of words provided below to fill in the blanks.

Bosnian 1914 Frans Ferdinand Gavrilio Princip Assasination

World War One began in August _____________. It was directly triggered by the

____________________________________of the Austrian Archduke,

_______________________________and his wife by ________________________

revolutionary, _______________________________ . [5]

2.2 Study the Source below and answer the questions set.
2.2.1 How many years did world war 1 last? ________________________ (2)

2.2.2 In a paragraph of 6-8 lines discuss the causes of World War One. (5)

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2.2.3 Explain why rivalry and competition between nations grew? (3)

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2.2.4 Give another word for “countries that support each other” (2)

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2.2.5 Name the treaty signed, to mark the end of the war? (2)

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2.2.6 Which country had to pay reparations for World War One? (1)

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2.2.7 List 2 changes that took place after World War One. (2x2)

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2.3 From the list below group the Alliances together.

Germany Britain Austria-Hungary France Italy Russia

Allies : ________________________________________________________ (3)

Allies : ________________________________________________________ (3)

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