Ancient Egypt
The Nile River
What does Heritage mean?
It is special symbols, buildings, and places that remind us of our past
The Golden Rhino
Why does the aloe plant survive well in dry places?
It stores water in its thick leaves
What is the Castle of Good Hope commonly called?
The Castle
What were the kings of Ancient Egypt called?
Pharaohs
What famous rock art can be found in the Drakensberg?
San rock art
Which river runs near Mapungubwe?
The Limpopo river
What part of the aloe plant is used for medicine?
The gel inside the leaves
What is the name of the stone-walled town found in North West Province?
Kaditshwene
What huge stone structures were built as tombs for pharaohs?
Pyramids
Which province is home to the Cradle of Humankind?
Gauteng
Gold and Ivory
Indigenous knowledge means knowledge passed down through _____.
Generations
What is the name of the big dam named after Frances Baard?
The Gariep Dam
What did the Egyptians use to write on instead of paper?
Papyrus
How many provinces does South Africa have? Name them.
9
Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West and Western Cape
What did the people of Mapungubwe build their homes and palaces on?
A hill or plateau (Mapungubwe Hill)
What is aloe commonly used to treat?
Burns, cuts, and skin problems
San rock art is usually painted on what surface?
Cave walls or rock surfaces
What natural event helped farmers by leaving rich soil on the land?
The annual flooding of the Nile
Which province is also known for the Makonjwa Mountains?
Mpumalanga
What modern-day award is named after Mapungubwe?
The Order of Mapungubwe
Aloe is a type of ____ plant.
Succulent
What important archaeological site shows early human fossils?
The Cradle of Humankind