EKURHULENI NORTH DISTRICT Mid-year exam 2019

Grade 7 ExaminationSubject: Social Sciences Discipline: HistoryDuration: 1 hour Mark: 50

Date: 3rd June 2019

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QUESTION 1

Column A Column B Answer

1.Navigate A. A story teller from West Africa 1.C√

2. Camel Caravan B. The biggest desert in northern part of Africa.

2.E√

3. Archaeologist C. To find the way, carefully and safely. 3.D√

4. Sahara Desert D. A person who dig the ground to look for the evidence about the past

4.B√

5.Griot E. A procession of camels travelling together.

5.A√

5x1(5)

QUESTION 2: TIMBUKTU AS A TRADE CENTRE

SOURCE 2

Traders from North Africa and other countries around the Mediterranean came to Timbuktu to buy and sell.

Camels were perfect answer. Camels can carry heavy loads. They can keep their footing in sliding sand. They can go a long time without water. If treated well, camels are patient. On flat ground, they can run very fast.

2.1 Using Source 2, list goods traders of the trans-Sahara trade route brought to Mali and with what they returned.

Brought to Mali : Gold/ salt / cloth/ horses/ dates/ spices/ camels√

Bought from Mali : Slaves/ ivory/ ostrich feathers/ gold/ nuts/ timber√ 2x1(2)

2.2 Why were camels well suited to travel long distances across

the Sahara Desert? 3x1(3)

Their two-toed feet have thick leathery pads which stop them from sinking into

the sand as they walk

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They have long eye lashes and bushy eyebrows which protect their eyes from

sand storms√ Their large nostrils can open and close and this traps water vapour which

returns to their bodies√ They have thick fur which helps them to cope with harsh weather conditions

and changes in body temperature√

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QUESTION 3: TIMBUKTU WORLD HERITAGE SITE

3.1 What is a World Heritage Site?

 Natural or man-made site, area, or structure recognized as being of outstanding international importance and therefore as deserving special protection√ (1)

3.2 Explain why Timbuktu was declared a World Heritage Site.

It has a rich cultural heritage√√

The city of Timbuktu was historically significant as an area of vibrant trade.

The centre of ancient learning centre√√ 1x2(2)

3.3 Do you think Timbuktu is worth preserving? Explain your answer.

Yes √

It has information that is more than 500 years old√

To protect the rich history and evidence from dsappearing√

It tells us about successes of African past√ 2x1(2)

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QUESTION 4: TRADE ACROSS THE SAHARA DESERT

With not more than TEN lines, write a paragraph why the Sahara Desert was one of the most difficult desert to cross.

It was extremely hot during the day√

The nights were often freezing cold√

There were dreadful sandstorms√

It was easy to get lost because there were no roads√

There was a danger of running out of water √

(Any FIVE- Accept other relevant answers)

5x1(5)

Rubric for Paragraph

0 – 1 Did not answer question, one reason given

2 – 3 Explained but not clear answer, below 4 reasons

4 – 5 Explanation is outstanding, answer is well explained, with more than 4 reasons discussed

QUESTION 5: WEST AFRICA BEFORE EUROPEAN SLAVE TRADE

Slavery was part of everyday life in Africa. 3500 years ago, Egyptians used slaves to build their pyramids. West African tribes enslaved captives when they conducted wars and raids against one another. This was a way of producing wealth in Africa and slaves became the symbols of wealth.

Land was owned by communities and many slaves were needed to work on the farms. Some of these slaves were criminals or people who did not pay their debts. Most of the slaves certain rights: they could marry, inherit goods from their owners and they could have their own slaves. But the slaves that were taken to distant East by Arabs did not have these rights

5.1 When did the Egyptians use slaves? (1)

3500 years ago when they were building pyramids√

5.2. From where did the West African tribes get slaves? (1)

Captives from wars and raids against one another√

5.3 From the source identify THREE rights this ancient slaves had. 3x1(3)

They could marry√

Inherit goods from their owners √

They could have their own slaves√

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QUESTION 6:

Fill in the following table about the cause and effects of slavery by using the statements below:

e.g. 6.7 H

A. Millions of slaves were brought from AfricaB. The cotton gin made cotton farming more profitableC. Wars in Africa become more violentD. Britain become very wealthyE. Many people in the northern states supported the abolitionists

Cause Effect

The British government got more money in taxes from traders and factory owners

6.1 Britain become very wealthy√

D

6.2 The cotton gin made cotton farming more profitable√ B

The demand for slaves increased as more land was planted with cotton

Plantations in America needed large workforce

6.3 Millions of slaves were brought from Africa√ A

6.4 Many people in the northern states supported the abolitionists√E

They set up the Underground Railroad.

European slave traders bought slaves in exchange for guns.

6.5 Wars in Africa become more violent√C

5x1(5)

QUESTION 7: SLAVE AUCTIONS

"Dealers inspecting a slave auction in Virginia", 1861

7.1 Why were slaves’ teeth and eyes examined at auctions? (1)

To ensure that they were healthy√

7.2 Why do you think slave traders wanted the slaves’ bodies to shine? (1)

Young healthy and good looking slaves were expensive√

7.2 Is the statement, “Slave mothers sometimes never saw their children again,” True or False? Give a reason for your answer.

True√

They were taken to different states√√

Some children would die of diseases√√ANY RELEVANT 1+2(3)

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QUESTION 8:

Put these events in a slave’s life in order in which they happened

8.1 Being captured by slave traders and marched√

8.2 Being locked in a fort on the coast of Africa√

8.3 Journey in a slave ship√

8.4 Being sold at a slave auction√

Working on a plantation

Journey in a slave ship

Being locked in a fort on the coast of Africa

Being captured by slave traders and marched

Being sold at a slave auction

8.5 Working on a plantation√

(5x1)=5

QUESTION 9:

Study the map below and answer the questions below:

9.1 Identify TWO continents involved in triangular slave trade

North America√

Africa√

Europe√ ANY TWO _2x1(2)

9.2 Discuss THREE negative impact the slave trade had on West Africa economy.

Not enough people left to manage farming√

Population decreased and less production√

Young strong people left the country√ 3x1(3)

QUESTION 10: REBELLION AGAINST SLAVERY

Study the following sources:

Which of these three people, Joseph Cinque, Harriet Tubman or Joseph Brown do you think most deserved a public holiday to help people to remember them? Write a paragraph of not more than EIGHT lines to support your choice. 5x1)=5

Joseph Cinqué: A rice farmer from Sierra Leone and the son of a local chief. Being captured by slave traders and shipped (Amistad) to Cuba. Harsh conditions, prisoners would be eaten at the end of the journey (cruel joke). They plan to escape. Arrested. After a long legal battle their innocence was proven and freedom was won. They were released.

Harriet Tubman: She was forced to start working at the age of 5. Head injury sustained. Got involved with city organizers of the Underground Railway. She led slaves to Canada where they could be free. She was fearless. Got nickname "Moses".

John Brown: His family was very religious. He worked for the Underground Railroad. Strongly opposed to slavery. Become the leader of the anti-slaughter egg yolk liqueur. Set aside refugee slaves. Being captured, tried and accused of treason. He was hanged.

Rubric for Paragraph questions

0 – 1 Did not answer question

2 – 3 Explained but not clear answer, below 4 reasons supporting the choice

4 – 5 Explanation is outstanding, answer is well explained, more than 4 reasons supporting choice

TOTAL 50 MARKS