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Grade 12 Tourism Study Guide Booklet: Culture and Heritage
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
1. Introduction 3
2. How to use this Self-study Guide 4
3. Topic: Culture and Heritage 5
3.1 Notes/Summaries/Key concepts 5
3.2 Questions 37
3.3 Answers 48
3.4 Examination Guidance (Topic specific) 55
3.5 Examination preparation 57
4. Study and Examination Tips (Subject Specific) 72
5. References 76
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1. INTRODUCTION
The declaration of COVID-19 as a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation led to the
disruption of effective teaching and learning in many schools in South Africa. The majority of
learners across grades spent less time in class due to the phased-in approach as well as, rotational
/ alternative timetables that were implemented across provinces. Consequently, most schools were
not able to complete all the relevant content prescribed in Grades 10-12 in accordance with the
Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements for Tourism.
Part of the mitigation and intervention against the impact of COVID-19 in the current Recovery
Plans in Grades 10-12, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) worked in collaboration with
Subject Specialists from various Provincial Education Departments (PEDs) to develop this Self-
Study Guide Booklet.
This Self Study Guide Booklet includes and covers topics, skills and concepts for ‘Culture and
Heritage’, prescribed in the Teaching plans for this topic in Grade 12. Content in this booklet is
critical towards laying a strong foundation to better understand and improve the understanding of
this topic.
The main aim of this booklet is to:
• Close existing content gaps in this topic
• Improve and strengthen a full understanding of the content prescribed for this topic
• Improve the performance in this topic in Grade 12.
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2. HOW TO USE THIS SELF STUDY GUIDE?
This Self-Study Guide Booklet covers the content on Culture and Heritage. The booklet is designed to explain
and improve understanding of the topics that learners find challenging in the Grade 12 NSC Examinations. This
booklet does not cover all the topics, but includes only those topics that cover core content in each knowledge
area.
Work your way through this Self Study Guide Booklet to:
• Improve your understanding of the content.
• Identify your areas of weakness and improve upon these weaknesses.
• Improve your techniques of how-to breakdown a question to answer it more accurately.
The selected key concepts are accompanied by explanatory notes /summaries and assessment practice
activities to improve the process of answering of questions in the NSC Examination. The guide also provides
relevant answers and further provides guidance on how to use the mark allocation and structure of a
question to develop an accurate response.
Further guidance is provided on Examination and Study Tips to better prepare yourself in this topic and this
section of the National Senior Certificate Examination (NSC) question paper.
To ensure a good performance in Tourism, cover the remaining topics of the curriculum well, by using a
textbook(s) and notes /summaries.
This Self Study Guide Booklet serves to ensure that you are prepared for the end-of-year NSC examination.
The importance of your success cannot be over-emphasised towards preparing a bright future for yourself.
Accept this challenge towards seeing yourself on the brink of taking the first stepping stone in preparing to
participate in the future of the South African economy.
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3. TOPIC: CULTURE AND HERITAGE
3.1 Notes/Summaries/Key Concepts
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
• Concepts •South African • Concepts
• Importance and Heritage • UNESCO
value of Resources • World Heritage
conserving Agency Sites in South
heritage for future Africa
generations
Grade 10
Key concepts
CULTURE CULTURAL DIVERSITY LOCAL HERITAGE SITES
HERITAGE PROVINCIAL HERITAGE SITES
NATIONAL HERITAGE SITES
KEY CONCEPTS TO
INTRODUCE AND BETTER DESCRIPTION
UNDERSTAND THIS TOPIC
It is the way of life of a specific group of people. It is the idea,
Culture
customs, and social behaviour of the society.
Cultural diversity A variety of cultural groups within a society.
It is everything of value that we have inherited and wish to
Heritage
preserve for future generations.
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Sites which are important to the people or community that live
Local heritage sites
in that specific area.
Sites which are important to the people that live in that specific
Provincial heritage sites
province.
National heritage sites Sites that are of cultural and natural importance to the country.
What is culture?
Culture is the way of life of a specific group of people. It can be seen in ways of behaving, beliefs,
values, and custom followed.
Culture is passed on from one generation to the next. Culture is not static but always changing as
each generation contributes its experience of the world and discards things that are no longer useful
to them.
Culture is not something you are born with. It is earned from family, school, religious teachings,
media and the government of the country. Advertisements, magazines and movies are also very
powerful in shaping culture.
[Spot On Tourism Grade 10. ISBN 978-0-796-23670-8]
HERITAGE
Cultural values of a nation are inherited, preserved and sustained for future generations to come.
Heritage can either be cultural or natural.
CULTURAL DIVERSITY
South Africa is known as a “Rainbow Nation” because of
cultural diversity that all come together to make one country.
Cultural diversity is noticeable in different styles of cultures
depicted by different buildings. Handicrafts made can also be
easily associated to specific cultural groups.
[Shutters Top Class Grade 10 ISBN 978-0-7960-4423-5]
[www.magnifisant.co.za/tourism-keyrings]
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Local Heritage Sites
Each local community has its own heritage sites. These sites are important to the people or
community that live in that specific area such as monuments or museums.
Provincial Heritage Sites
Each province has its own heritage sites. These sites are important to the people that live in that
specific province such as sites representing the history of the province.
National Heritage Sites
Each country has its own heritage sites. These sites are important to the people of that country
representing their history and cultural diversity, such as historical monuments, grave sites or
government buildings.
The importance and value of conserving heritage
Heritage
• Heritage is a living legacy that helps us to understand our past.
• It provides context for the present and influence the future.
• Heritage is irreplaceable. It should therefore be preserved for future generations.
• This will then create a sense of pride and means of celebrating the past.
• Heritage makes a community aware of what they have and showcase it to the world.
• Heritage sites are examples of what we need to protect as a country for future generations.
[www.sahistory.org.za/article/definition-natural-and-cultural-heritage-sites]
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The importance and value of conserving heritage can be social, economic, or environmental
Social value of conserving heritage
• Local people develop a sense of pride by showcasing their culture to tourists.
• The style of living change for better if many tourists visit the society. Local people copy good
things from tourists that can improve their style of living.
• When local people see that their culture is
important and valuable, it helps to build unity
and encourage ownership of this heritage by the
community.
• Rituals are part of heritage that brings local
people together. Rituals are a unifying factor.
• Some of these sites must be protected so that as a country we don’t repeat the same mistakes
again e.g. The Hector Peterson Museum.
• These sites can also be visited for educational purposes.
• Visiting these sites will create an awareness of what we need to do as a nation.
[Spot On Tourism Grade 10 ISBN 978-0-796-23670-8]
[Shuters Top Class Tourism Grade 10 ISBN 978-0-7960-4423-5]
[www.greater.krugerpark.co.za/Activities_guide.travel/african-culture-art-shangana]
Economic value of conserving heritage
• Heritage provides employment
opportunities for the local people.
• Heritage can also motivate local
people to become entrepreneurs
by starting new tourism products.
[https://www.gbnews.ch/a-journey-into-entrepreneurship/]
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Environmental value of conserving heritage
• Heritage sites are special places for the community. There are laws that protect these
environmental sites.
• There is a lot of history around these sites. If heritage sites are not protected, they can become
degraded.
• Heritage protection prevents plants and animals
from becoming extinct.
• Heritage sites must be protected from massive
development that can promote economy at the
expense of the environment.
• Environmental impact assessors must be very
strict on the development that can take place in
and around these beautiful places.
[http://www.splendecor.com/en/SUSTAINABILITY/Environmental_Conservation/]
Grade 11
Key concepts
SAHRA:
SAHRA is the South African Heritage Resource Agency and focuses on the national heritage
of South Africa. The organisation forms part of the Sports, Arts and Culture department in the
government. A set of criteria was developed to determine the importance of a site.
It is the South African administrative body concerned with heritage of South Africa.
SAHRA is the main body responsible for the protection of the cultural heritage of South
Africa.
The vision of SAHRA:
“A nation united through heritage”
Main objectives of SAHRA:
• Regulation of heritage resources
• Protection of heritage resources
• Marketing of the sites
• Promotes social cohesion (unity) and lift the standard of living of the local community
through the management of the resources.
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What is a heritage site?
• Heritage sites are either local, provincial, or national heritage sites.
• Places with exceptional qualities can be identified by SAHRA (or a member of the
public) because the place has special local, provincial, or national significance (value).
• An appointed group of people will visit the site, speak to the local community, and then
evaluate the value of the site.
• It is then decided if the site has provincial or national significance.
• The site is placed on the register - national or provincial.
• These places will be marked with a badge or a plaque. The plaque shows that the place
/ site has provincial or national value.
[Shutters Top Class Tourism Grade 10 ISBN 978-0-7960-4423-5]
The SAHRA logo:
[www.sahra.org.za]
Symbolism of the components of the SAHRA logo:
SAHRA’s commitment to South Africa is
represented by the cupped hands holding
the map of South Africa. The mandate of
SAHRA states that it will protect the rich
cultural resources of South Africa.
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Change and continuity is represented by
the open spiral. It shows that the national
cultural heritage of the country is
dynamic, a living force that has the power
to shape our present. It can guide the
future and enrich the lives of the people of
South Africa.
The colours of the country’s earth are
represented by the colours used for the
logo – the rich ochres of the soil from
which we have sprung.
“NDZALAMA YA RIXAKA”
This means heritage for the nation in
Xitsonga.
[www.sahra.org.za]
Provincial heritage sites have cultural and historical value for the provinces where it is
located, where national sites have cultural and historical value for the country.
SAHRA has offices in each of the nine provinces in the country to help with the identification
and protection of the sites.
[Shutters Top Class Tourism Grade 11 ISBN 978-0-7960-4425-9]
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There are special heritage permits and protection regulations to help with the preservation of
the South African heritage, including:
• Structures older than 60 years
• Archaeological and palaeontological sites and materials
• Meteorites
• Shipwrecks
• Burial grounds and graves
SAHRA also recommends South African Heritage Sites to become World Heritage Sites
through UNESCO.
[https://sahris.sahra.org.za/about/news/celebrating-world-heritage-day]
UNESCO and SAHRA are working together.
April the 18th is International Day for monuments and Sites, also popularly known as World Heritage
Day. To celebrate this day, GoUNESCO, a UNESCO New Delhi supported online challenge, is
planning a social media campaign of epic scale to bring heritage and world heritage into focus and
needs your help to make this a worldwide effort. The idea is to highlight world heritage sites in
every country between 17th and 19th April and make this trend across the world.
[https://sahris.sahra.org.za/about/news/celebrating-world-heritage-day]
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WORLD HERITAGE SITES OF SOUTH AFRICA
Key concepts:
WORLD HERITAGE SITES UNESCO UNESCO’S CRITERIA
World Heritage Sites
What is a World heritage site?
A World Heritage Site is a place of outstanding value to all the people of the world. UNESCO
awarded these sites international recognition and regards them as of importance to all people of the
world. It is the responsibility of everybody to ensure that heritage sites are protected.
[Shuters Top Class Tourism Grade 10 ISBN 978-0-7960-4423-5]
UNESCO’s Role
UNESCO is part of the United Nations. It stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organisation. UNESCO plays a major role in promoting peace and security all over the
world through science, education, and culture.
[Focus Tourism Grade 12 ISBN 978-0-636-14196-4]
.
UNESCO’s logo
The logo symbolises a Greek Temple, which represents science, learning and culture
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The main functions of UNESCO
UNESCO carries the following main functions to fulfil its role
• Encourage countries to sign heritage convention
• To ensure the protection of natural and cultural heritage
• To improve education in developing countries through science research and training
• To encourage and promote universal access to information
• To aid sites that are in immediate danger of becoming extinct
• To conserve water and other natural resources
• To maintain, and spread knowledge of conservation and sustainability
The World Heritage Emblem:
United Nations World Heritage
Educational, Convention
Scientific and Cultural
Organization
The emblem represents the interdependence of the world’s natural and the cultural diversity. This
emblem is used to identify the properties that are protected by the World Heritage Convention. It
shows that the property is inscribed on the official World Heritage List. It represents the universal
values that are underwritten by the Convention.
The emblem is sometimes used in conjunction with the UNESCO logo (see picture on the right side)
[https://whc.unesco.org/en/emblem/]
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Types of World Heritage Sites
World Heritage Sites are divided into two main categories. These are natural and cultural heritage
sites. Mixed heritage sites are also found in small numbers.
TYPE OF DEFINITION EXAMPLES
HERITAGE SITE
Natural • These are sites that are Forests, mountains, coastal areas, flora and
Heritage Site habitat to species of fauna fauna. If an area contains rare natural
and flora. formations, like unique rock shapes or is
• Sites with great value in terms very beautiful.
[www.hluhluwegamereserve.com/south-african-biomes/]
of science, conservation, or
natural beauty.
• Natural features of physical
and biological formations also
fall under this category.
Cultural A Cultural Heritage Site must Monuments, sculptures, paintings, caves,
Heritage Site meet some of the following buildings, archaeological sites.
criteria:
• It must show an outstanding
human creativity in
exchanging human values.
• It must be a good example of
historical site showing culture
that is no longer strong.
• It can be a building that is
showing outstanding
archaeological value. [https://www.alamy.com/huge-nelson-mandela-
• It has to show evidence of statue-in-front-of-the-union-buildings-
government]
tradition or civilisation that
has disappeared or is still
alive.
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Mixed Heritage These are the sites that have both
Maloti-Drakensberg Park
Site outstanding cultural and natural
features.
[https://www.heritagecollection.co.za/places/
south-africa/kwazulu-
natal/underberg/maloti-drakensberg-world-
heritage-site/]
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UNESCO SELECTION CRITERIA
To be included on the World Heritage List, sites must be of
outstanding universal value and meet at least one out of ten selection
criteria.
(i) to represent a masterpiece of human creative genius;
(ii) to exhibit an important interchange of human values, over a span
of time or within a cultural area of the world, on developments in
architecture or technology, monumental arts, town-planning or
landscape design;
(iii) to bear a unique or at least exceptional testimony to a cultural
tradition or to a civilization which is living or which has disappeared;
(iv) to be an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural
or technological ensemble or landscape which illustrates (a)
significant stage(s) in human history;
(v) to be an outstanding example of a traditional human settlement,
land-use, or sea-use which is representative of a culture (or cultures),
or human interaction with the environment especially when it has
become vulnerable under the impact of irreversible change;
(vi) to be directly or tangibly associated with events or living
traditions, with ideas, or with beliefs, with artistic and literary works of
outstanding universal significance. (The Committee considers that
this criterion should preferably be used in conjunction with other
criteria);
(vii) to contain superlative natural phenomena or areas of exceptional
natural beauty and aesthetic importance;
(viii) to be outstanding examples representing major stages of earth's
history, including the record of life, significant on-going geological
processes in the development of landforms, or significant geomorphic
or physiographic features;
(ix) to be outstanding examples representing significant on-going
ecological and biological processes in the evolution and development
of terrestrial, fresh water, coastal and marine ecosystems and
communities of plants and animals;
(x) to contain the most important and significant natural habitats for
in-situ conservation of biological diversity, including those containing
threatened species of outstanding universal value from the point of
view of science or conservation.
[Adapted from https://whc.unesco.org/en/criteria/]
The link between the Selection criteria of UNESCO and the World
Heritages Sites of South Africa
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The link between the Selection criteria of UNESCO and the World Heritages Sites of South
Africa
UNESCO CRITERIA SOUTH AFRICA
WORLD HERITAGE SITES
CULTURAL CRITERIA
(i) to represent a masterpiece of human creative genius • Maloti-Drakensberg Park
(ii) to exhibit an important interchange of human values, • Mapungubwe Cultural
over a span of time or within a cultural area of the Landscape
world, on developments in architecture or
technology, monumental arts, town-planning or
landscape design
(iii) to bear a unique or at least exceptional testimony to • Mapungubwe Cultural
a cultural tradition or to a civilization which is living or Landscape
which has disappeared • Robben Island
• Maloti-Drakensberg Park
• Fossil Hominid Sites of
South Africa
(iv) to be an outstanding example of a type of building, • Richtersveld Cultural and
architectural or technological ensemble or landscape Botanical Landscape
which illustrates (a) significant stage(s) in human
history
(v) to be an outstanding example of a traditional human • Richtersveld Cultural and
settlement, land-use, or sea-use which is Botanical Landscape
representative of a culture (or cultures), or human • ǂKhomani Cultural
interaction with the environment especially when it Landscape
has become vulnerable under the impact of • Mapungubwe Cultural
irreversible change Landscape
(vi) to be directly or tangibly associated with events or • ǂKhomani Cultural
living traditions, with ideas, or with beliefs, with Landscape
artistic and literary works of outstanding universal • Robben Island
significance. (The Committee considers that this • Fossil Hominid Sites of
criterion should preferably be used in conjunction South Africa
with other criteria)
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NATURAL CRITERIA
(vii) to contain superlative natural phenomena or areas of • iSimangaliso Wetland
exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic importance; Park
• Maloti-Drakensberg Park
(viii) to be outstanding examples representing major • Vredefort Dome
stages of earth's history, including the record of life, • Barberton Makhonjwa
significant on-going geological processes in the Mountains
development of landforms, or significant geomorphic
or physiographic features;
(ix) to be outstanding examples representing significant • Cape Floral Region
on-going ecological and biological processes in the Protected Areas
evolution and development of terrestrial, fresh water, • iSimangaliso Wetland
coastal and marine ecosystems and communities of Park
plants and animals;
(x) to contain the most important and significant natural • Cape Floral Region
habitats for in-situ conservation of biological Protected Areas
diversity, including those containing threatened • iSimangaliso Wetland
species of outstanding universal value from the point Park
of view of science or conservation.
[Adapted from whc.unesco.org/en/criteria/]
IMPORTANT:
It is not expected from you to know the criteria off by heart, but you need to be able to refer to it.
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Cape Floral
Region Maloti-
Protected Areas Drakensberg
Park
Robben Island
iSimangaliso
Wetland Park
Barberton
Makhonjwa
WORLD HERITAGE SITES Mountains
SOUTH AFRICA
Mapungubwe
Cultural
Landscape
Richtersveld
Cultural and Fossil Hominid
Botanical Sites of South
Landscape Africa
ǂKhomani Vredefort Dome
Cultural
Landscape
World Heritages Sites of South Africa
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[https://whc.unesco.org/]
DATE OF
NAME OF THE SITE PROVINCE TYPE OF SITE
PROCLAMATION
1999 iSimangaliso Wetland Park KwaZulu Natal Natural
1999 Fossil Hominid Sites of South Africa Gauteng Cultural
1999 Robben Island Western Cape Cultural
Province
2000 Maloti-Drakensberg Park KwaZulu Natal Cultural
Natural
2003 Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape Limpopo Cultural
2004 Cape Floral Region Protected Areas Western Cape Natural
Province
2005 Vredefort Dome Free State Natural
2007 Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Northern Cape Cultural
Landscape Province
2017 ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape Northern Cape Cultural
Province
2018 Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains Mpumalanga Natural
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World Heritage sites – Location on a map of South Africa
ǂKhomani Cultural
Landscape Mapungubwe
Cultural Landscape
Barberton
Richtersveld Makhonjwa
Cultural and Fossil Hominid Sites Mountains
Botanical of South Africa
Landscape
Cape Floral Region Maloti-Drakensberg
Protected Areas Park
Robben Island iSimangaliso
Vredefort Dome Wetland Park
[https://oxfordre.com/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780190277734.001.0001/acrefore-9780190277734]
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CAPE FLORAL REGION
PROTECTED AREAS
UNESCO
criteria:
Criteria (ix)
Criteria (x)
Description: One of 18 biodiversity
hotspots in the world and the richest
Type of site: in plant life in the world. The area
Natural site consists of 8 protected areas. 69%
species are endemic. The most
known of the species is the fynbos
Location: vegetation. It is indigenous and
Western Cape highly concentrated. The most
Province fascinating of the fynbos is its ability
to adapt to fire. A unique,
outstanding and spectacular area.
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Location:
Western Cape
Province
WEs
ROBBEN ISLAND
Type of site:
Cultural site
WEs
UNESCO criteria:
Criteria (iii)
Criteria (vi)
Description: Robben Island is located in Table Bay, Cape
Town. It is the location of the maximum-security prison where
the late President Nelson Mandela, the first democratically
elected president of South Africa spent 18 of 27 years of
imprisonment. Robben Island is a National Monument. There
are scheduled boat trips that leave from the V&A Waterfront.
Tourists visit the site to see the prison cells and lime quarry.
They can also have a talk with ex-political prisoners.
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Location:
Kwa Zulu Natal
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
UNESCO criteria:
Criteria (vii)
Criteria (ix)
Criteria (x)
Type of site:
Natural site
Description: The rivers, ocean and wind have produced
different landforms. iSimangaliso Wetland Park is the third
largest protected area and the only marine world heritage
site in South Africa. There are 8 independent natural
ecosystems. It includes dune forests, coral reefs, extensive
savannahs and wetlands. The park is famous for its
exceptional biodiversity with many bird species, turtles and
whales.
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MALOTI DRAKENSBERG PARK
Type of site:
Natural
Cultural
(Mixed)
UNESCO criteria:
Criteria (i)
Criteria (iii)
Criteria (vii)
Description:
The park is known for its exceptional beauty and together
with many endemic bird and animal species it meets the
natural criteria. The large concentration of rock art
paintings is found in the mountains. Therefore, the park
meets the cultural criteria as well. This site is the only site in
South Africa that is known as a mixed site.
Location: KwaZulu Natal
Natal
Rock art
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Type of site:
Cultural
UNESCO
criteria:
Criteria (iv)
Criteria (v)
Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical
Landscape
Location:
Northern Cape Province
Nama
people
Halfmens
plant
Description: The area is a vast, mountainous desert landscape. The
area is the only arid biodiversity hotspot in the world with the
“halfmens” as one of the unique plants.
The local Nama people own and manage the Richtersveld National
Park. They live a semi-nomadic lifestyle. They live in movable houses
and use plant materials for medicine. Tradition is very important to
them and they share stories and their values with the local community.
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ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape
Description:
This site is in the southern part of the Type
o
Kalahari. The site is bordered by Cultu f site:
Botswana in the east and Namibia in ral sit
e
the west. There is a small group of UNES
San people living in the area. Traces CO c
that date back to the Stone Age are Criter riteria:
ia
present here. The San people Criter (v)
ia (vi)
developed a specific ethnobotanical
knowledge, cultural practices and a
specific view of the area.
Location:
Northern Cape Province
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Fossil Hominid Sites
(Cradle of Humankind)
Mrs Ples
Location:
Gauteng Type of site: UNESCO criteria:
Cultural Criteria (iii)
Province Criteria (vi)
Description: The Cradle of Humankind is built which is
considered as the birthplace of humankind where the first
hominid was found in 1924. It has several fossil sites
which have evidence of the traces of human evolution dating
back as far as 3.3 million years. The remains are found in
the limestone caves – ancient forms of animals, plants and
hominids. The caves started out as coral reefs growing in a
warm shallow sea about 2.3 billion years ago.
Maropeng
Visitor
Centre
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VREDEFORT DOME
Location:
Free State a
nd
Type of site: riteria:
UNESCO c i)
North west Natural Criteria (vii
provinces
Description:
The Vredefort Dome is the world’s largest impact crater. It is 300km
in diameter. A meteorite hit the earth about 2 billion years ago. This
impact resulted in the crater that is known as Vredefort Dome. The
geological structure is the only remains left of the crater, the rest
eroded away. There is a ring of hills left – about
70km in diameter.
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MAPUNGUBWE
CULTURAL LANDSCAPE
Location:
Limpopo UNESCO
Province criteria:
Criteria (ii)
Type of Criteria (iii)
site: Criteria (iv)
Cultural Criteria (v)
Description:
This site is situated in the extreme north of the country.
Mapungubwe dates all the way back to the Iron Age. It was
the centre of gold and ivory trade with eastern African ports.
It was abandoned in the 1300’s. Heritage was left behind by
generations passed that indicates this once wealthy kingdom.
The Mapungubwe
Interpretation Centre to
familiarize visitors with the site
The golden rhinoceros was recovered in
1934 from a royal grave at
Mapungubwe. Its creation in the 1200’s
shows the wealth of Mapungubwe,
which was southern Africa’s earliest
known kingdom.
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Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains
Description:
The BMM is the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mpumalanga
Province. It has exceptional geological value because of very ancient
rocks. The site represents the best-preserved, thick and diverse
succession of volcanic and sedimentary rocks. It dates from a period
when the first continents were starting to form – 3.6 to3.25 million years
ago. It also gives evidence of the appearance of Earth’s first cellular life.
Type of site: Location:
Natural Mpumalanga
Province
UNESCO criteria:
Criteria (viii)
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[https://www.cardinalcustomlawn.com/2018/12/27/understanding-cabin-value/]
Value of World Heritage Sites to the South African tourism industry:
• The promotion of the World Heritage Sites brings an awareness of the
provinces / regions of location.
• The promotion of the sites will lead to higher visitor numbers to the region or
provinces.
• The higher visitor numbers bring a higher income for the areas, which results
in a better economy for the provinces.
• More tourists to the area mean that more job opportunities are available
• Local communities are having entrepreneurial opportunities.
• The higher income earned by the local community members brings along a
higher standard of living.
• It brings a sense of pride and ownership to the communities where the sites
are located.
• It betters working relationship between the tourism organisations, tourism
establishments and the local community.
• Money earned from higher visitor numbers is utilised to upgrade and
maintain the infrastructure in the area.
• The higher revenue from the tourists makes more conservation efforts
possible.
• The World Heritage Sites bring a prestige to the area because it gets
coverage from the media and is visited by domestic and international tourists.
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Glossary
KEY CONCEPTS DEFINITIONS
Administrative Referring to the running of the organisation
Remains of a certain culture in the form of material remains such as
Archaeological
tools, jewellery, or pottery
An object made by a human being. This object is usually of cultural or
Artefacts
historical interest
Biodiversity hotspots A place of significant activity or grouping of things like plants
Refers to human development that is advanced especially in social
Civilization
and cultural areas
Cohesion Unity; the action of forming a united whole
Conservation Refers to the protection of the natural and cultural environments
Criteria A standard by which the places or sites will be judged
It is the way of life of a specific group of people. It is the idea, customs
Culture
and social behaviour of the society
Cultural diversity A variety of cultural groups within a society
A system used by a government whereby representatives are elected
Democracy
by the citizens of the country
Refers to the range of human differences that include beliefs, race,
Diversity
religion, gender, age, ethnicity and ethical values
The relationship between plants, animals and the environment in a
Ecosystems
particular area
Endemic Something that grows only in a specific area
Ethnobotanical
Knowledge of the region’s plants and their practical uses
knowledge
Evolution The gradual development of something
Extinct Something that is no longer living or no longer in existence
Fauna The animals of a particular region or habitat
Flora The plants of a particular region or habitat
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Remains of prehistorical plant and animal material that are preserved
Fossils
because they were embedded in rock formations
Future generations Generations that will enjoy heritage in the years to come
It is everything of value that we have inherited and wish to preserve
Heritage
for future generations
Hominid All modern and extinct humans and primate mammals
Impact crater A crater that was caused by the impact of a meteorite
Indigenous Plants and animals that occur naturally in a specific area / place
Inherited Received from past generations
Landforms A natural feature of the surface of the earth
Sites are important to the people or community that live in that
Local heritage sites
specific area
Refers to attractions that are human made rather than occurring as a
Man –made attractions
result of nature
Promoting and selling of products and services including market
Marketing
research and advertising
It is a piece of rock or metal that had fallen on the earth from outer
Meteorite
space
National heritage sites Sites that are of cultural and natural importance to the country
Refers to attractions that have been formed as a result of nature, not
Natural attractions
made by humans
Where living organisms live in conjunction with the non-living
Natural ecosystems
components in the environment to form a system
Palaeontological The study of plant and animal fossils
Pastoral Land used for the keeping or grazing of sheep and cattle
A document from the authorities to give you permission to continue
Permits
with your plans and actions
A tablet, usually from metal or wood, that is fixed to a wall. It gives
Plaque
information about the place for example: National Heritage Site
Refers to the setting aside and protection of buildings, objects and
Preservation
landscape
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To protect something for example cultural traditions, buildings, objects
Preserve
and landscapes
Proclaim To make an official or public announcement
It is an area that are dedicated and managed through legal means to
Protected area
achieve long term conservation of nature
Provincial heritage site Sites that are important to the people that live in that specific province
Responsible Part of the job, obligation to do something
Human-made paintings on natural surfaces like vertical stone
Rock art paintings
surfaces
Semi-nomadic Living in temporary dwellings and practice seasonal migration
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level without depleting
Sustainability
or permanently damaging it
UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
Unique The only one of its kind, nothing else to match it
Universal Something that is done by all people in the world
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3.2 Questions
Study and work through the questions that follow. It will assist to determine how well
you have understood and mastered the content.
First attempt the questions on your own.
Grade 10
Activity 1
1.1
A heritage plague like the one
on the right, is awarded to sites
that have obtained … status
[https://www.heritagecollection.co.za/places/south-africa/north-
west/norlim/taung-heritage-site/]
A World heritage
B National heritage
C Provincial heritage
D Local heritage (1)
1.2 Differentiate between heritage and culture (4)
1.3 Explain the importance of our South African cultural diversity and uniqueness by
referring to the accompanying pictures (A and B) of the elements of culture
[https://inafricaandbeyond.com/south-african- (2)
foods-you-must-try/]
[https://www.pngegg.com/en/png-bytzr] (2)
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1.4 Explain the difference between local, provincial and national heritage sites. (3)
1.5 Choose the appropriate word in brackets to complete the sentence
correctly.
1.5.1 Visiting heritage sites for educational purposes is a / an (environmental, social)
value of conserving heritage (1)
1.5.2 Monuments and buildings are examples of (natural, cultural) heritage (1)
1.6 Explain in two reasons why it is important and of value to conserve heritage for
future generation (4)
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Grade 11
Activity 1:
Study the extract from HERITAGE NEWS and answer the questions that follow:
1.
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2.
3.
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4.
[www.sahra.org.za/Heritage-Object-Comic-Booklet]
1.1 Write the abbreviation SAHRA in full. (1)
1.2 Explain in your own words:
a) What SAHRA is. (2)
b) What SAHRA’s main responsibility is. (2)
c) What the national estate is. (1)
1.3 Discuss the following in a paragraph:
• Heritage resources. (2)
• The information that we get from certain resources. (2)
• TWO examples of such resources. (2)
1.4 Study the statement below and answer the question that follow:
Heritage is an important part in overcoming the history of South Africa
and building a new future.
Refer to the part of the comic strip numbered 4.
Critically discuss the statement above. (4)
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Activity 2:
Study the pie graph that gives a breakdown of the provincial share of national sites.
Answer the questions that follow. [http://www.theheritageportal.co.za]
Eastern Cape: 9% France: 2%
Western Cape: 23%
Free State: 5%
Northern Cape: 2%
North West: 9%
Mpumalanga: 2%
Gauteng: 41%
Limpopo: 5% KZN: 5% TWO
Note: The South African National Memorial at Delville Wood in France is the country’s
only national heritage site outside of the borders of the country.
2.1 Identify the TWO provinces with the highest percentages of national heritage
sites (2)
2.2 Suggest ONE possible reason (per province) why the mentioned provinces in
Question 2.1 have more sites compared to the rest of the provinces. (4)
2.3 Identify TWO provinces that have the smallest portion of the heritage sites. (2)
2.4 a) Name the section that does not belong to any province. (1)
b) Give ONE reason why this country is included on the pie graph. (2)
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Activity 3:
3.1 Write the abbreviation UNESCO in full (2)
3.2 Differentiate between SAHRA and UNESCO by referring to the declaration of
sites. (2)
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Grade 12
Activity 1
Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the
answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question numbers (1.1 to 1.5) e.g. 1.6 D
1.1 UNESCO Criteria (vii) to contain superlative natural phenomena or areas of
exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic importance, is linked to the…
A Maloti-Drakensberg Park
B Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape
C Robben Island
D Vredefort Dome
1.2 Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape is situated in …
A KwaZulu Natal
B Limpopo
C Mpumalanga
D Northern Cape
1.3 An example of a natural World Heritage Site is …
A ǂKhomani Cultural landscape
B Maloti-Drakensberg Park
C Robben Island
D Vredefort Dome
1.4 This site is located on the South Africa’s border with Zimbabwe and Botswana.
A Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains
B Fossil Homonid Sites of South Africa
C ǂKhomani Cultural landscape
D Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape
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1.5 This World Heritage Site is made up of five different fossil-bearing cave sites.
A Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains
B Fossil Homonid Sites of South Africa
C ǂKhomani Cultural landscape
D Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape (5)
Activity 2:
Choose the World Heritage Site from COLUMN B that matches the type of World Heritage Site in
COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–J) next to the question numbers (2.1 to 2.3) in the ANSWER
BOOK, e.g. 2.4 M, O, P
(All letters should be matched to a type of World Heritage Site in Column A)
COLUMN A COLUMN B
2.1 Cultural Heritage Site A Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains
2.2 Mixed Heritage Site B Cape Floral Region Protected Areas
2.3 Natural Heritage Site C Fossil Homonid Sites of South Africa
D iSimangaliso Wetland Park
E #Khomani Cultural landscape
F Maloti-Drakensberg Park
G Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape
H Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape
I Robben Island
J Vredefort Dome
Activity 3:
Choose the correct word(s) from those given in brackets. Write only the word(s) next to the
question numbers (3.1 to 3.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 3.6 Johannesburg
3.1 The (Khomani Cultural landscape / Mapungubwe Cultural landscape) is in Limpopo.
3.2 (Cape Floral Region Protected Areas / Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape)
is found in Western Cape.
3.3 Maloti-Drakensberg Park and (Vredefort Dome/ iSimangaliso Wetland Park) are found
in KwaZulu Natal.
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3.4 The (iSimangaliso Wetland Park/ Maloti-Drakensberg Park) meets the criterion of being
a mixed World heritage Site.
3.5 The organization that is responsible for the declaration of World Heritage Sites in the
country is, (SAHRA / UNESCO). (5)
Activity 4:
4.1 Define: World Heritage Site (2)
4.2 Describe the role of UNESCO in conservation of heritage. (1x2) (2)
4.3 World Heritage Sites are classified according to TWO criteria. List the criteria. (2)
4.4 Name the cultural groups that are protected by the following sites:
4.4.1 Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape (1)
4.4.2 ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape (1)
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4.5 Study the map of South Africa and identify the World Heritage Sites with the provinces
according to the numbers. Present your answer in table format by using the example
below.
Number on the map World Heritage Site Province
6
10 3 2
5
9
4 1
8 7 (20)
4.6 Write the number of the site, the name of the site and ONE fact (sentence) to describe
the uniqueness of each site. (10)
4.7 Discuss, in paragraph form, the value of the World Heritage Sites to the South African
Tourism industry (4x2) (8)
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Activity 5
Study the article from the Cape Business news below and answer the questions that follow.
Robben Island introduces new price for locals May 3, 2019
Robben Island Museum will be introducing a two-tier pricing system, providing locals with a
separate rate from international visitors, that will come into effective from June 2019. Chief
Financial Officer at Robben Island Museum (RIM), Blayne Crocker, explained that based on an
annual financial analysis and consultation with various stakeholders, they decided to introduce
separate pricing for local and international visitors.” We believe that this decision will have a
positive turnaround on our long term financial sustainability as an organisation whilst also
contributing to an increase in domestic visitors,” he said.
The Robben Island tour includes a ferry return trip from Cape Town, transport on the island, a
guided island tour and a guided prison tour by an ex-political prisoner. “With such factors in mind, a
different pricing structure that can provide for additional revenue that will meet our rising
conservation needs, needed to be investigated. It is important that RIM has the financial backing to
maintain a high standard of excellence with our tour experience.” RIM spokesperson, Morongoa
Ramaboa says the funds generated from the tour fees allows the Robben Island Museum to protect
and persevere the Island’s rich history as a World Heritage Site.
“Preserving Robben Island as a world-class heritage site requires a lot of efforts to balance the
conservation of the tangible heritage elements with the mission of increasing local access to the
Island,” she said.
www.cbn.co.za/featured/robben-island-introduces-new-price-for-locals
5.1 Explain the two-tier pricing system that was mentioned in the article. (2)
5.2 Explain the acronym RIM. (2)
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5.3 Study the statement from the article below and answer the questions that
follow.
“Preserving Robben Island as a world-class heritage site requires a lot
of efforts to balance the conservation of the tangible heritage elements
with the mission of increasing local access to the Island”
5.3.1 In your own words explain the meaning of the following: a world-class heritage
site. (2)
5.3.2 Discuss why they need to have a world-class heritage site. (4)
5.4 Explain, in a paragraph, the impact the decision to introduce new prices for
locals will have on the World Heritage Site. (4x2) (8)
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3.3 ANSWERS
Grade 10
Activity 1
1.1 Bü (1)
1.2 Culture refers to the values, attitudes, belief and practices of a particular group
of people üü whereas heritage is what we inherit from our past such as
language, food traditions and culture üü (4)
1.3 Picture A- Different kinds of food. Cultural diversity creates different kinds of
dishes which is affected by traditional African, Asian and European influences.
üü (2)
Picture B- Music and dance. South African music has its roots from the mines,
traditional Afrikaans and African music to entertain local and international
tourists. üü (2)
1.4 Local heritage sites are important to the people or communityü that live in that
specific area such as monuments or museums while provincial heritage sites
are important to the people that live in that specific province üsuch as sites
representing the history of the province while national heritage sites are
important to the people of that country ürepresenting their history and cultural
diversity, such as historical monuments, grave sites or government buildings (3)
1.5.1 Social ü (1)
1.5.2 Cultural ü (1)
1.6 Conserving heritage create a sense of pride and means of celebrating a nation
past üü (2)
It makes future generations to be aware of what they have and showcase to the
world üü (2)
Heritage protection help to prevent plants and animals from becoming extinct
(Any TWO)
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Grade 11
Activity 1
1.1 South African Resources Agency ü (1)
1.2 a) SAHRA is the body that looks after South Africa’s heritage ü (1)
b) SAHRA coordinates the identification ü and management ü of
resources that are classified as heritage (2)
c) The national estate is a term that includes the heritage resources of
the country. These resources have a special cultural value to us and
must be preserved for future generations ü (1)
1.3 Heritage resources refer to all the evidence that we have today that was left by
people many years ago. üü The evidence tells us how they lived, who they (2)
were and how events in life had an influence on them. üü (2)
Examples of such heritage resources we find in buildings, ülandscapesü and
objects like graves, burial grounds, under the ground and under the water.
(2)
1.4 Heritage resource helps with the resolution (reconciliation), understanding and
respect between the different cultures to live in harmony as a country. üü
It builds the bridge between the past and the present because there is a better
understanding of what people did and experienced in the past. We understand
the past better and helps to build the future üü
(4)
[15]
Activity 2
2.1 Gauteng ü(41%)
Western Cape ü (23%) (2)
2.2 Gauteng was the focus point of the Apartheid struggle and these sites were
identified and declared as heritage sites. üü The rich history of Gauteng lead
to identification of sites
The Western Cape has a rich history as well with regards to slavery, but most of
the sites are identified because of the winelands. üü (4)
2.3 Mpumalanga ü(2%) (2)
Northern Cape ü(2%)
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2.4 a) France ü (2%) (1)
b) There is one national heritage site that is not located in South Africa ü -
Delville Wood is situated in France.ü This site has significance for South Africa
because of the battles that took place there during WW I. (2)
[11]
Activity 3:
3.1 UNESCO
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation üü (2)
3.2 SAHRA is involved in the identification and declaration of national heritage sites
(only South Africa) ü whereas UNESCO is responsible for the identification and
declaration of heritage sites across the world (World Heritage Sites) ü
(2)
[4]
Grade 12
Activity 1:
1.1 A ü (Maloti- Drakensberg Park)
1.2 D ü (Northern Cape)
1.3 D ü (Vredefort Dome)
1.4 D ü (Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape)
1.5 B ü (Fossil Hominid Sites of South Africa) (5)
Activity 2:
2.1 C ü G ü H ü I ü Eü (5)
2.2 Fü (1)
2.3 Aü Bü Dü J ü (4)
[10]
Activity 3:
3.1 Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape ü
3.2 Cape Floral Regions Protected Areas ü
3.3 iSimangaliso Wetland Park ü
3.4 Maloti-Drakensberg Park ü
3.5 UNESCO ü (5)
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Activity 4:
4.1 WHS are places of outstanding universal value ü
It has been rewarded international recognition by UNESCO. ü
(2)
4.2 UNESCO is one of the United Nations institutions
It aims to promote co-operation and development across the countries of the
(2)
world. üü
4.3 Natural ü
Cultural ü (2)
4.4 4.4.1 Nama ü (1)
4.4.2 San ü (1)
4.5 Map of South Africa (20)
NUMBER WORLD HERITAGE SITE PROVINCE
1 iSimangaliso Wetland Park ü KwaZulu Natal ü
2 Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains ü Mpumalanga ü
3 Fossil Hominid Sites of South Africa ü Gauteng ü
4 Maloti-Drakensberg Park ü KwaZulu Natalü
5 Vredefort Dome ü Free State / North West ü
6 Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape ü Limpopo ü
7 Cape Floral Region ü Western Cape Province ü
8 Robben Island ü Western Cape Province ü
9 Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape ü Northern Cape Province ü
10 ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape ü Northern Cape Province ü
4.6 1 iSimangaliso Wetland Park
It has five interlinked ecosystems that include coral reefs, beaches, san dunes,
lake systems, swamps and wetlands. ü
2 Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains
It is a range of small mountains and hills that covers about an area of 120km
by 60 km – 80% of the area forms part of Mpumalanga. It comprises 40% of
the Barberton Greenstone Belt – one of the oldest geological structures. ü It
contains some of the best preserved volcanic and sedimentary rocks – dating
3.6 to 3.25 billion years ago. It provides information on surface conditions.
meteorite impacts, volcanism and environment of early life.
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3 Fossil Hominid Sites of South Africa
Distinct paleontological findings. ü Sterkfontein and the surrounding area is
where Mrs Ples and Little Foot were discovered.
4 Maloti-Drakensberg Park
Mountain and rock formations, grasslands, diverse habitats and a high levelof
endemic and threatened bird and plant species. ü
Cultural features: cave and rock shelters with the biggest and most
concentrated group of paintings in Sub-Saharan Africa by the San people
5 Vredefort Dome
The Dome was created by a meteor that hit the earth over two thousand
million years ago. ü The crater is ±300km in diameter. It is the oldest, biggest
and most deeply eroded meteorite crater in the world.
6 Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape
During the Iron Age (900 to 1300AD) this was a flourishing city and the largest
trading centre in Southern Africa. üThey traded in gold and ivory with people
from Africa, China and India. Golden rhino is the symbol for Mapungubwe.
7 Cape Floral Region
It is a site made up of a range of unconnected sites. One of the richest areas
of flora in the world. üThreats to this area are invasive plants, fire, human
development and climate change
8 Robben Island
Known for the prison where Mr Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for most of
the 27 years. ü
9 Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape
Consists of deserts of succulent Karoo. The site is owned and managed by
the Nama community and is the last place where the Nama people live and
practice their traditional ways. ü
10 ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape
This site gives important information on the traditions and ways of lifestyle of
the San cultural group since the Stone Age to present. It reflectson strategies
that the San people followed that allowed them to adapt to harsh desert
conditions. This landscape shows a respectful relationship between humans,
plants and animals ü (10)
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4.7 The promotion of the World Heritage Sites brings an awareness of the
provinces / regions of location. üü
The promotion of the sites will lead to higher visitor numbers to the region or
provinces. üü
The higher visitor numbers bring a higher income for the areas, which results
in a better economy for the provincesüü
More tourists to the area mean that more job opportunities are availableüü
• Local communities are having entrepreneurial opportunities
• The higher income earned by the local community members brings along a
higher standard of living
• It brings a sense of pride and ownership to the communities where the
sites are located
• It better working relationship is established between the tourism
organisations, tourism establishments and the local community
• Money earned from higher visitor numbers is utilised to upgrade and
maintain the infrastructure in the area
• The higher revenue from the tourists makes more conservation efforts
possible
• The World Heritage Sites bring a prestige to the area because it gets
coverage from the media and is visited by domestic and international
tourists (Any 4) (46)
Activity 5:
5.1 Locals pay a separate rate from international visitors üü (2)
5.2 Robben Island Museum (RIM) üü (2)
5.3 5.3.1 A world-class heritage site is a world heritage site that is on the same standard
as the other World Heritage Sites across the world. üü
It is a site that is maintained well according to the regulations from UNESCO
(2)
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5.3.2 They need to have a world-class heritage site to:
attract tourists from other countries to visit South Africa. üü
To increase their income to be able to preserve the world heritage
site. üü
• To maintain the infrastructure
• A world class site will attract more domestic tourists (Any 2) (4)
5.4 It will provide a positive turnaround on our long-term financial sustainability as
an organization üü
It will contribute to an increase in domestic visitorsüü
It will provide additional revenue that will meet our rising conservation
needsüü
They will have financial backing to maintain a high standard of excellence with
our tour experienceüü
• It will allow the Robben Island Museum to protect and preserve the
Island’s rich history as a World Heritage Site
• More domestic tourists will visit the site because it is more affordable.
(Any 4) (18)
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3.4 EXAMINATION TIPS TO MASTER THIS TOPIC
How to prepare/study for the examination on this topic
Use the resources given in the question papers – most of the answers will be in the source
document.
Read the questions well and circle the keywords for example:
Identify the TWO provinces with the highest percentages of national heritage sites.
Know the location of the provinces on the map of South Africa well
Know the location of EACH of the World Heritage Sites on the map of South Africa very well.
Always write the full name of the site, for example: Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape not only
Mapungubwe.
It is important to know the type of each site – natural, cultural, mixed.
Study what makes each site unique that leads to the declaration of the site as a World
Heritage Site.
Know the function of UNESCO and SAHRA plus the applicable logos.
Pay attention to the action verb in each question. The action verb tells you how to interpret
and analyse the question correctly.
Example of how to use the action verbs:
Question 4
4.4 Name the cultural groups that are protected by the following sites:
4.4.1 Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape (1)
4.4.2 ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape (1)
STEP 1 Find the action verb:
Name the cultural groups that are protected by the following sites:
The action verb is ‘name’. Name requires you to list, mention or give an
answer without any extra information or a discussion.
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STEP 2 Identify the content
Name the cultural groups that are protected by the following sites:
The content is about cultural groups that are protected.
STEP 3 Name the cultural groups that are protected by the following
sites:
4.4.1 Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape (1)
4.4.2 ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape (1)
The third step tells you which instruction to follow: cultural groups is needed -
the cultural groups that are protected by the two World Heritage Sites
mentioned in 4.4.1 and 4.4.2 specifically.
Refer to the mark allocation for the action verb ‘Name’. ONE mark is
allocated to each answer.
4.2 Describe the role of UNESCO in conservation of heritage. (1x2) (2)
STEP 1 Find the action verb
The action verb is Describe
Describe the role of UNESCO in conservation of heritage. (1x2) (2)
Describe refers to ‘List the main characteristics of something’
STEP 2 Identify the content
Describe the role of UNESCO in conservation of heritage. (1x2) (2)
The role of UNESCO needs to be described in this question
STEP 3 Which part of UNESCO’s role should be discussed: instruction
Describe the role of UNESCO in conservation of heritage (1x2) (2)
The part that UNESCO plays in the conservation of heritage
Mark The mark allocation is 2 marks.
allocation (1 x 2) indicates that ONE fact must be stated and it will earn 2
marks.
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3.5 PREPARATION FOR THE EXAMINATION IN THIS TOPIC
Question 1
Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the
answer and write only the letter (A-D) next to the question number (1.1 – 1.6) for example 1.7
D
1.2 (Exemplar 2014: Question 1.1.15)
This World Heritage Site was nicknamed ‘Deep Impact’ and is the oldest and largest
visible meteorite impact site in the world:
A Sterkfontein
B iSimangaliso
C Mapungubwe
D Vredefort Dome (1)
Answer: D ü
1.2 (February-March 2016: Question 1.1.10)
Criterion 1 of UNESCO’s World Heritage Criteria states that a World Heritage Site must
represent a masterpiece of human creative genius. This site meets Criterion 1 for its
excellent examples of San rock art:
A uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park (Maloti-Drakensberg Park)
B Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape
C Robben Island
D Cradle of Humankind (Fossil Hominid Sites of South Africa) (1)
Answer: A ü
1.3 (May-June 2019: Question 1.1.9)
The World Heritage Site that represents freedom and the triumph of the human spirit:
A iSimangaliso Wetland Park
B Robben Island
C Mapungubwe Cultural Lanscape
D Fossil Hominid Sites (1)
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Answer: B ü
1.4 (November 2016: Question 1.1.16)
This logo is displayed at all the World Heritage Sites:
A B
C D
(1)
Answer: B ü
1.5 (November 2017: Question 1.1.9)
The natural World Heritage Site located in KwaZulu Natal:
A Vredefort Dome
B Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape
C iSimangaliso Wetland Park
D Cradle of Humankind (1)
Answer: C ü
1.6 (November 2019: Question 1.1.10)
The biodiversity hotspot with the highest concentration of plant species in the world:
A ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape
B Cape Floral Region (Cape Floral Region Protected Areas)
C Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape
D Robben Island
Answer: B ü
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Question 2:
Choose the correct word(s) from those given in brackets. Write only the word(s) next to the
question number (2.1 – 2.7) for example 2.8 Robben Island
2.1 (February-March 2015: Question 1.3.5)
The (iSimangaliso Wetland Park / Vredefort Dome) is a World Heritage Site shared by
the Free State and North West. (1)
Answer: Vredefort Dome ü
2.2 (February-March 2017: Question 1.3.1 – 1.3.5)
(UNESCO / SAHRA) is responsible for declaring World Heritage Sites in a country. (1)
2.3 The Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape is located in (Limpopo / North West). (1)
2.4 The Vredefort Dome was formed by the impact of a (meteorite / mining) explosion.
(1)
2.5 The (iSimangaliso Wetland Park / Richtersveld Cultural Landscape) meets the criterion
of being a living heritage of the Nama people. (1)
2.6 Robben Island was declared a World Heritage Site because it was Nelson Mandela’s
(retirement home / political prison). (1)
Answers:
2.2 UNESCO ü
2.3 Limpopo ü
2.4 Meteorite ü
2.5 Richtersveld Cultural Landscape ü
2.6 Political prison ü
2.7 (November 2017: Question 1.3.4)
(UNESCO / WHO) is responsible for identifying cultural sites of significance around the
world. (1)
Answer: UNESCO ü
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Question 3:
Give ONE word(s)/term for each of the following descriptions by choosing a word(s)/term from
the list below. Write only the word(s)/term next to the question number (3.1 – 3.2) in the
ANSWER BOOK.
Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape; ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape;
Cradle of Humankind; Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape
3.1 (February-March 2016: Question 1.2.4)
An example of a cultural World Heritage Site in Gauteng.
Answer: Cradle of Humankind ü
3.2 (November 2019: Question 1.5.3 – adapted)
50% of the profit of a new rest camp in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park will go towards
the local community.
Answer: ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape ü
Question 4:
Choose the term from Column B that matches the description in Column A. Write only the
letter (A – B) next to the question number (4.1 – 4.2) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 4.3
C
4.1 (November 2014: Question 1.4)
COLUMN A COLUMN B
4.1.1 The San paintings in the uKhahlamba A Natural World Heritage Site
Mountains
4.1.2 The Vredefort Dome in the Free State B Cultural World Heritage Site
Answers:
4.1.1 Bü
4.1.2 Aü
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4.2 (November 2016: Question 1.4.1 – 1.4.5)
COLUMN A COLUMN B
4.2.1 Represents the Iron Age and is the site where A iKhahlamba Drakensberg Park
the golden rhinoceros was found (Maloti-Drakensberg Park)
4.2.2 Contains evidence of fossil remains dating B Robben Island
back millions of years
C Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape
4.2.3 Was once used as a hospital, military base D iSimangaliso Wetland Park
and prison
E Cradle of Humankind (Fossil
Hominid Sites of South Africa)
4.2.4 A high-altitude site with rolling grasslands, F Richtersveld Cultural and
steep-sided river valleys, rocky gorges and Botanical Landscape
examples of rock art
4.2.5 A coastal site with the largest bi divers
estuarine (river mouth) system in the
Southern Hemisphere.
Answers:
4.2.1 Cü
4.2.2 Eü
4.2.3 Bü
4.2.4 Aü
4.2.5 Dü (5)
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Question 5 (Feb/March 2018 Question 5.1)
Study the map below and answer the questions that follow.
Match the location of the World Heritage Sites (A–H) on the map with the names of the
World Heritage Sites (5.1–5.5).
Write only the letters (A–H) next to the question number (5.1–5.5) in the ANSWER
BOOK, for example 5.6 J.
5.1 iSimangaliso Wetland Park (2)
5.2 Vredefort Dome (2)
5.3 Cradle of Humankind (2)
5.4 Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape (2)
5.5 Maloti-Drakensberg Park (2)
Answer Question 5
5.1 Eüü (2)
5.2 Büü (2)
5.3 Cüü (2)
5.4 Aüü (2)
5.5 Füü (2)
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Question 6 (Feb/March 2018 Question 5.2)
THE ROLE OF UNESCO
UNESCO strives to build networks
among nations and created the idea
of World Heritage to protect unique
sites across the world for future
generations to enjoy.
6.1 Name ONE province in South Africa that do NOT have World Heritage Sites (1)
6.2 State TWO aspects UNESCO looks for when considering sites for World Heritage Site (4)
status.
6.3 UNESCO'S CRITERION (iii)
… to bear a unique or at least exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or to a
civilization which is living, or which has disappeared.
Name ONE South African World Heritage Site that matches the description in criterion (2)
(iii) above.
6.4 Discuss TWO advantages for the South African tourism industry if South Africa is (4)
awarded another World Heritage Site.
[11]
Question 6 (Feb/March 2018 Question 5.2) Answers
6.1 Eastern Capeü (1)
6.2 Sites must be of outstanding universal valueüü (4)
Sites must meet at least one out of ten of UNESCO’s selection criteriaüü
6.3 Mapungubwe Cultural Landscapeüü (2)
• Maloti Drakenberg Park
• Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape
• Khomani San Cultural Landscape
• Cradle of Humankind
• Robben Island
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6.4 Will attract more special interest tourists to South Africaüü (4)
More exposure / publicity for South Africa internationallyüü
• Increased visitor numbers to the province / area where the new WHS is
located.
• Local traditions and cultures at the new site will be showcased.
• More opportunities for entrepreneurship at the new site
• Multiplier effect will come into motion
• Increased GDP
• More sites of significance are protected for future generations
• Job opportunities are created
• Positive impact on the geographical spread
Question 7: (Exemplar 2014 – Question 5)
7.1 Study the picture below and answer the questions that follow:
7.1.1 (a) Name the South African World Heritage Site (WHS) where the golden
rhino artefact above was recovered. (1)
(b) Name the location of discovery. (1)
7.1.2 For an attraction to be awarded WHS status, it has to meet certain criteria.
State TWO criteria met by the WHS in Question 7.1.2
(4)
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7.2 State ONE function of UNESCO as an organisation declaring World Heritage Sites.
(2)
7.3 Discuss TWO ways in which an attraction which is declared a WHS will add value to the
South African tourism industry. (4)
[12]
Answers: Question 7
7.1 7.1.1 a) Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape ü (1)
b) Limpopo (1)
7.1.2 Bears a unique testimony to a culture or civilisation which has disappeared
üü
Outstanding landscape which illustrates an important stage in human
history üü
• An example of human interaction with the environment which
became vulnerable under the impact or irreversible change. (4)
7.2 UNESCO serves to promote cooperation and understanding of people through
communication üü
• Contributes to peace and security through education, science and culture
• Ensures rational management of natural resources
(2)
7.3 Gain prestige – making a country proud of the achievement. More people deciding to
visit the country üü
People show added care for the heritage and learn to conserve for future generations
üü
• Increased revenue for a country – multiplier effect
• Increased job opportunities
• Infrastructural improvement
• Uplifts the overall standard of the area (4)
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Question 8: (February-March 2015 Question 5)
8.1 Study the map and pictures below and answer the questions that follow
8.1.1 Refer to the pictures above and identify the World Heritage Sites
(A to D) on the map. Write only the name of the World Heritage Site next to
the letter (A – D) in your answer book. (4)
8.1.2 State ONE cultural criterion met by Site A and ONE cultural criterion met by
Site C to have been declared World Heritage Sites. (2x2) (4)
8.2 Discuss THREE ways in which the South African tourism industry benefits from having
eight World Heritage Sites. (3x2) (6)
[14]
Answers: Question 8
8.1 8.1.1 A – Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape ü
B – Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape ü
C – Robben Island ü
D – uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park (Maloti-Drakensberg Park) ü (4)
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8.1.2 A – Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape
Contains evidence of human cultural activities over a period of time that led
to cultural and social changes between the AD 900 and
1300. üü
• Remains in the area serve as evidence to the growth and decline of
the culture / civilisation which existed in the Mapungubwe State.
• Mapungubwe served as a powerful trading state through East
African ports with Arabia and India.
• The remains found show the impacts of climate change and mark
the growth and decline of the Mapungubwe Kingdom.
(2)
C – Robben Island
The buildings on Robben Island bear unusual evidence to our
history. üü
• Robben Island symbolises freedom and democracy over oppression
stemming from our history of apartheid which signifies universal
significance.
• Prison site where Nelson Mandela was detained for 20 years. (2)
8.2 Influx of visitors to the province to visit the World Heritage Sites will lead to increased
tourism revenue. üü
A sense of ownership / pride of the heritage within the local community üü
Boost in the economic activity lending itself to increased GDP, benefitting all
establishments in the area üü
• Increased visitor numbers set the multiplier effect into motion
• Encourage closer working relationships between all stakeholders
• Increased visitor numbers result in the creation of job opportunities due to
increased demand for services.
(6)
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Question 9: (February-March 2016 Question 5)
Study the map below and answer the questions that follow.
9.1 Identify the TWO World Heritage Sites labelled A and B on the map. (2)
9.2 Identify the province that shares a border with both World Heritage Sites A and B.
(2)
9.3 Discuss ONE point of value for the province identified in Question 9.2 of having TWO
World Heritage Sites. (2)
9.4 Explain how World Heritage Site B was created millions of years ago. (2)
9.5 Explain ONE reason why World Heritage Site A is regarded as the origin of man.
(2)
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Answers: Question 9
9.1 A – Cradle of Humankind ü
B – The Vredefort Dome ü
9.2 North West üü
9.3 Increases the marketability of the TWO attractions and North West as a destination
üü
• These TWO sites become primary attractions with secondary attractions also
visited during the trip.
• More tourists are interested in visiting these two sites because it is of
importance to all humanity, increasing demand for tourism in the North West
• Increase in tourism revenue and local benefits as souvenirs and other
products and services are in demand
• More jobs are created to handle the higher influx of tourists in the North West
and in the areas where the World Heritage Sites are located.
• Tourism development in these rural border areas
• Cross-border benefits for North West from tourists to these World Heritage
Sites in Gauteng and the Free State.
(2)
9.4 Meteorite hit the earth thousands of years ago creating the largest meteorite impact
site in the world. üü
• Inner and outer circles as a ripple effect from such force from outer space (a
meteorite) smashing into the surface of the earth.
(2)
9.5 Earliest forms of fossilised human remains were discovered thousands of years later
in the underground caves üü (2)
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Question 10: (February-March 2017 Question 5)
Study the information on the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park (Maloti-Drakensberg Park)
below and answer the questions that follow.
UKHAHLAMBA-DRAKENSBERG PARK 9 (Maloti-Drakensberg Park)
The uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park is a World Heritage Site. This World Heritage
Site protects the mountain wilderness area and ancient rock art.
Activities in the mountainous park include hiking along the footpaths, exploring caves
with rock art, having a picnic, swimming in rock pools, taking photographs, visiting a
vulture restaurant, abseiling, rock climbing and ice climbing in winter. Various
adventure tour operators offer guided activities and tours.
Some visitors to the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park will be required to complete the
mountain rescue registers at certain entry points to ensure their safety.
[Adapted from www.zulu.org.za]
10.1 Name the cultural group whose legacy resulted in the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
receiving World Heritage Status. (2)
10.2 Explain how the cultural group named in Question 10.1 still contributes to the
popularity of the uKhahlamba- Drakensberg Park area. (2)
10.3 According to UNESCO World Heritage Sites are classified as natural, cultural and
mixed heritage sites.
10.3.1 Give the classification of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park. (2)
10.3.2 Give ONE reason from the extract to explain your answer to QUESTION
10.3.1 (2)
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Answers: Question 10
10.1 San üü (2)
10.2 The San created many outstanding examples of rock art across the uKhahlamba-
Drakensberg Park area üü
• Legacy of a cultural group’s way of life in art form
• Rock Art murals have revealed a history of a cultural group that existed many
year ago. (2)
10.3 10.3.1 It is a mixed World Heritage Site ü ü
• It meets both natural and cultural criteria (2)
10.3.2 Natural – the unique mountain wilderness habitat üü
• Natural caves in the mountains
Cultural – protecting the San heritage ü ü
• Ancient rock art
• Evidence of human inhabitants in the caves in the form of San rock
art (2)
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4. GENERAL EXAMINATION TIPS
How to prepare/study for the Tourism examination.
In preparing for your final exams work through as many past examination papers as you can.
Remember, your success in the final exam will depend on how much extra time you put into
preparing.
1. Have all your materials ready before you begin studying – pencils, pens, highlighters, paper,
etc.
2. Be positive. Study time must become a habit - keep reminding yourself why you are studying.
3. Self-discipline is key. Be strict with yourself.
4. Draw up a study timetable. Include enough sleep and break times. During break times take a
walk outside.
5. Break up your learning sections into manageable parts. Trying to learn too much at one time will
only result in a tired, unfocused, and anxious brain.
6. Keep your study sessions short but effective and reward yourself with short, constructive
breaks.
7. Teach your concepts to anyone who will listen. It might feel strange at first, but it is worth
reading your revision notes aloud.
8. When you make notes remember your brain learns well with colours when you underline,
highlight, circle key words.
9. You can also use Mnemonics – words, or short sentences to help you remember.
10. Be confident with the learning areas you know well and focus your brain energy on the sections
that you find more difficult to take in.
11. Repetition is the key to retaining information you must learn. Keep going – don’t give up!
12. Sleeping at least 8 hours every night, eating properly, and drinking plenty of water are all
important things you need to do for your brain. Studying for exams is like strenuous exercise, so
you must be physically prepared.
13. Use the correct terminology and subject language as you are preparing, that way you are used
to them by the time you are writing exam (e.g. correct names for icons)
14. Compile a glossary in your notebook for all the sections of the work.
15. Practise writing paragraph type questions using complete sentences when working through past
examination papers.
16. Engage with resources like the ones used in the examination papers while you are studying. For
example: study the picture and ask yourself questions like: what is the topic of the picture? (look
at the heading). What is the resource telling me? Does it show a positive or negative impact?
17. It is important that you practise how to present your answers in a logic way that show logical
reasoning. That is when you write down how your thoughts led you to an answer.
18. How to study definitions: Break the word or words up into understandable parts e.g. inter
(between) national (nations/ countries) thus international means between different countries.
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The Tourism Examination
Format of the exam paper
• The Tourism examination paper consists of a 3-hour paper of 200 marks.
• There are five sections and all the questions are compulsory
• The format of the exam is shown on the table below. Use the table as a guide to allocate
your time according to each section.
SECTION TOPIC MARKS TIME
(minutes)
A Short Questions 40 20
B Map Work and Tour Planning; Foreign Exchange 50 50
C Tourism Attractions; Culture and Heritage Tourism;
50 50
Marketing
D Tourism Sectors; Sustainable and Responsible Tourism
30 30
E Domestic, Regional and International Tourism;
30 30
Communication and Customer Care
TOTAL 200 180
What to expect in the Tourism examination
Section A
Section A must not be mistaken as the ‘easy’ part of the question paper. All topics and sub-topics in
Grade 12 CAPS may be assessed in this section.
Type of questions you can expect in this section:
Type of Question Tips how to answer this question
Multiple choice questions • Read through all the distractors
• Cancel out the ones that are totally wrong
• Read the other distractors again
• Decide which one if correct, don’t guess
Matching items • Read all choices before selecting an answer
• Try to predict the correct answer before you look at
the choices offered
• Match the easy ones first using the process of
elimination • Look for clues to help match
Choose the correct word from • Know the tourism terminology / abbreviations and
the options given acronyms well
• Read the entire question then answer it in your
mind first
• Eliminate the wrong answers
• Read the question again using your selected
answer
• Answer the questions you know first
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Section B
Type of questions you can expect:
• Each question will cover a new topic.
• It can be shorter answers or longer answer and include paragraph-type questions.
• Source-based questions like tables, pictures, maps, flow diagrams, case studies, infographic,
and cartoons.
• It will cover from remembering question to understanding and problem-solving questions.
How to answer these questions:
1. Read through the paper carefully during the 10 minutes reading time.
2. Read the questions at least twice and underline the important words in the questions. This
helps you to focus on what is really asked and to understand the question better. Break up
the questions
3. Read carefully, then re-read them again, to check if you understood. Learners lose marks
because they misread exam questions
4. Engage with the resources in the paper, ask questions like- What is it about (look at the
heading), what is it telling me? To which topic does it relate?
5. Questions with short answers
• Give one word only if you are asked to do so.
• Don’t write full sentences unless you are asked to do this
6. Questions that require longer answers
• Look at the mark allocation as your guide
• Understand the instructions, for example do you have to explain or compare
• Highlight/ underline the most important word as your guide
• Plan your answer
• Make a few notes
• Usually your answer should be in full sentences
7. Use the time at the end of the paper to reflect on your answers
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Question words to help you answer questions
It is important to look for the question words (the words that tell you what to do) to correctly
understand what the examiner is asking. Use the words in the following table as a guide when
answering questions.
QUESTION WORD WHAT IS REQUIRED OF YOU
Analyse Separate, examine and interpret
Divide into groups or types so that things that are
Classify
similar, are in the same group
Comment Write generally about
Compare Point out or show both similarities and differences
Define Give a clear meaning
Describe List the main characteristics of something
Discuss Consider all information and reach a conclusion
Evaluate Express an opinion based on your findings
Explain Make clear, interpret and spell out
Forecast Say what you think will happen in the future
Give/provide Write down only facts
Identify Name the essential characteristics
Interpret Give the intended meaning of
List Write a list of items
Mention Refer to relevant points
Name State something – give, identify or mention
State Write down information without discussion
Suggest Offer an explanation or solution
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5. REFERENCES
Mindmaps of World Heritage Sites:
Maps used for all sites except Gauteng: https://www.africanworldheritagesites.org/
Fossil Hominid Sites of SA (map): https://www.sa-venues.com/maps/gauteng_cradle_of_humankind.htm
Cape Floral Region Protected Areas:
Fynbos picture: www.satourismonline.com/blog-south-africa/
(8-unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-south-africa-worth-adding-to-your-bucket-list)
Biodiversity word art: www.sitn.hms.harvard.edu/
Robben Island:
Picture of the island: www.satourismonline.com/blog-south-africa/
Nelson Mandela: www.history.com/news/remembering-nelson-mandela
iSimangaliso Wetland Park:
Picture of fish: www.satourismonline.com/blog-south-africa/
Turtle on the beach: www.evaneos.com/experiences/426-explore-the-wetlands-of-isimangaliso-wetland-park/
Aerial view: www.evaneos.com/experiences/426-explore-the-wetlands-of-isimangaliso-wetland-park/
Maloti-Drakensberg Park:
Drakensberg Mountains: https://www.portfoliocollection.com/visit/maloti-drakensberg-world-heritage-site
Rock art: http://www.maloti-drakensberg.co.za/
Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape:
Picture of landscape: www.satourismonline.com/blog-south-africa/
Nama people: https://rsasearchblog.wordpress.com/tag/richtersveld-cultural-and-botanical-landscape/
Half mens: https://za.pinterest.com/pin/488640628310070623/
ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape:
Huts: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1545/
San people: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1545/
Fossil Hominid Sites of South Africa:
Maropeng Visitor Centre: www.satourismonline.com/blog-south-africa/
Mrs Ples: https://www.maropeng.co.za/news/entry/visit-mrs-ples-and-friends-at-maropeng
Map: https://www.sa-venues.com/maps/gauteng_cradle_of_humankind.htm
Vredefort Dome:
Landscape: www.southafrica.net/gl/en/travel/article/in-search-of-south-africa-s-meteor-impact-sites-craters-
and-domes
Impact crater: https://za.pinterest.com/pin/388505905325498055/
Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape:
Visitor Centre: www.theconversation.com/the-continued-threat-of-coal-mining-at-the-mapungubwe-world-
heritage-site-138153
Golden rhino: http://www.hubert-herald.nl/RSA.htm
Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains:
Information panel: http://www.nhc.org.za/declared-world-heritage-sites-in-south-africa/
Mountains: www.naturalworldheritagesites.org/sites/barberton-makhonjwa-mountains/
Row of Information panels: www.naturalworldheritagesites.org/sites/barberton-makhonjwa-mountains/
Definitions (glossary): www.languages.oup.com
Robben Island pictures (page 50): www.geography.org.uk/Images-of-Southern-Africa--Robben-Island
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Acknowledgements:
Ms Magda van Pletzen (CES: Services)
Ms Z Schulze (SES: Gauteng Province)
Ms A Thiebaut (SES: Gauteng Province)
Mr S Ncube (SES: KwaZulu Natal)
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