Tribal Traditions
What are some modern things used in South African cities?
People in South African cities use cell phones, drive cars, and use the internet.
What is South Africa often called because of its many different cultures and people of many different colours?
South Africa is known as The Rainbow Nation because its people come from many different cultures and colours.
What was the name of the boy who found the shiny stone in Kimberley in 1866?
A young boy named Erasmus found a shiny stone near the Orange River in 1866.
What was the name of the river near where Erasmus found the diamond?
Erasmus found the diamond near the Orange River in Kimberley.
What color do Xhosa people wear for tradition?
Xhosa people wear the color orange as part of their traditional clothing.
Who was the first person to call South Africa the Rainbow Nation?
Desmond Tutu was the first person to call South Africa the Rainbow Nation.
What did the boy think the stone he found was?
He thought the shiny stone he found by the river was a pretty stone.
Which South African mining company purchased the Eureka diamond?
The mining company De Beers purchased the Eureka diamond in 1967.
What do Zulu people wear as part of their tradition?
Zulu people wear beads and furs as part of their traditional clothes.
What are some of the groups of people that make up the "Black" category in South Africa? (name two or more)
The "Black" category in South Africa includes the Khoisan, Sotho, Tswana, Xhosa, and Zulu people.
What does the word "Eureka" mean?
The word "Eureka" comes from Greek and means "I have found it!"
What year did South Africa hold its first free election?
South Africa had its first free election in 1994.
What do many women in South Africa wear in their hair?
Many women in South Africa wear beaded or straw headdresses, or they braid their hair.
What does the red colour on the South African flag symbolize?
The red colour on the South African flag symbolizes blood and fighting.
What was the shiny stone actually?
The stone was actually a 21.24 carat diamond.
What does the green colour on the South African flag represent?
The green colour on the South African flag symbolizes the land.
What is the difference between life in the cities and life in the countryside in South Africa?
In the cities, people live in a modern way, but in the countryside, people still follow old traditions.
What does the "Y" shape on the South African flag represent?
The "Y" on the South African flag represents unity.
Where can you see the Eureka diamond today?
The Eureka diamond is on display at the Kimberley Mine Museum in South Africa.
What is the significance of the yellow colour on the South African flag?
The yellow colour on the South African flag represents gold and other minerals.