Geography
On which continent is South Africa?
Africa
How many official languages does South Africa have?
11
What is a braai?
A social gathering where food, especially meat, is cooked over a fire/grill.
What was Apartheid?
A system of racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa.
Which of these is a South African food?
A. Sushi
B. Bobotie
C. Tacos
Bobotie
Is South Africa in the northern or southern half of the world?
Southern Hemisphere
Which of these is an official South African language: Spanish, isiXhosa or German?
isiKhosa
Which of these can be part of cultural heritage: food, clothing, music, language — or all of them?
All of them
In which year did apartheid officially end and South Africa hold its first democratic election?
1994
What is pap?
A traditional maize-based food/porridge.
South Africa has a coastline. Which two oceans border it?
Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean
Name two of South Africa's official languages
Any two of the 11
What is Ubuntu generally associated with?
Community, Humanity, Interconnectedness
Who became South Africa's first democratically elected president in 1994?
Nelson Mandela
Name one South African traditional food other than a braai.
Bobotie, pap, milktart, chakalaka, biltong, malva pudding, etc
What is the largest city in South Africa by population?
Johannesburg
What famous South African leader became president in 1994?
Nelson Mandela
What is Biltong made of?
Dried meat and spices
Before becoming Heritage Day, 24 September had a connection with which historical Zulu king?
Shaka Zulu
Why is the Braai so important?
Allows us to come together and spend time together
South Africa has three capital cities. Can you name one?
Pretoria, Cape Town or Bloemfontein
Why do you think having 11 official languages is important when talking about South African heritage?
Open discussion question — students need to explain their reasoning.
Why might different South African communities have different traditional clothing?
Because South Africa contains many different cultural groups with their own histories and traditions.
Why might creating a national celebration around heritage have been important after apartheid?
Open discussion: students should connect it to recognising South Africa's different cultures and creating a shared national identity.
Imagine you are explaining Heritage Day to a visitor. Why might food be an important part of the celebration?
Open discussion: food connects people with family, culture, traditions and memories.