Putuavanga History Department Question Papers

1. SECTION A: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS FROM 1919
Answer any two questions from this Section.
1 Study the Cartoon and answer the questions that follow.
Cartoon illustrating the terms of the treaty in Paris, 1919.
(a) Describe the territorial terms of the treaty of Versailles? [6]
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(b) Explain reasons why the terms of the treaty of Versailles caused so much hatred in Germany? [9]
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2. (c) “The Big Three achieved everything that they wanted at the peace negotiations after World War
one”. How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. [10]
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3. 2 Study the photograph and answer the questions that follow.
(a) Describe the functions of the Secretariat and General Assembly of the league? [6]
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(b) Explain reasons why the League of Nations failed to deal with the Japanese invasion of
Manchuria effectively? Explain your answer.
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4. (c) “The self-interest of both Britain and France were the main cause of failure of the league of
nations than any other factor”. To what extent do you agree with the statement? Explain your
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5. 3 Study the photograph and then answer the questions which follow.
Hitler inspecting his troops after re-uniting Austria with Germany in 1938.
(a) Describe factors why Hitler was unable to invade Austria in 1934? [6]
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(b) Explain reasons why the Nazis were able to complete the Anschluss in 1938? [9]
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6. (c) “The most important reason why Hitler`s Army became strong is because of the Anschluss “. How
far do you agree with the statement? Explain your answer. [10]
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7. 4 Study the Cartoon and then answer the questions which follow.
The Iron Curtain.
(a) Describe the Iron Curtain and its effects in Europe? [6]
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(b) Explain reasons why the Russians decided to aid Castro against the capitalist (USA) during the
Cuban crisis? [9]
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8. (c) “The USA was to blame for the Cold War”. How far do you agree with this statement? Explain
your answer. [10]
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9. SECTION B
Answer two questions from this Section, One on Namibia and One on Southern Africa.
NAMIBIA
5 Study the photo below and then answer a question which follows.
Chief Samuel Maharero with Germans in German South West Africa
(a) Describe how the Namas bravely resisted German rule in SWA? [6]
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(b) Explain reasons why Namibian communities failed to fight the Germans collectively at once? [9]
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(c) To what extent was the Herero revolt against the Germans successful? [10]
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11. 6 Study the photo below and answer the questions which follow.
(a) Describe the Cassinga attack of 1978? [6]
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(b) Explain how the Cassinga Massacre of 1978 changed the world opinion on Apartheid? [9]
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12. (c) “The reason why Namibia achieved independence was mainly because of the role played by the
international community”. How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. [10]
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13. SOUTHERN AFRICA SINCE 1948
Answer only one question.
7 Study the photo below and then answer the questions which follow.
Thabo Mbeki of the ANC during the struggle years.
(a) Describe the activities of the ANC in the struggle against Apartheid? [6]
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(b) Why was the Sharpeville Massacre of 1960 important in the struggle against apartheid? Explain
your answer. [9]
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(c) How important was the role of De Klerk in the achievement of majority rule? Explain your
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8 Study the map below and then answer the questions which follow.
A map indicating Bantustans in SA.
(a) Describe the Pass Law Act and its effects on black people? [6]
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(b) Explain reasons why the Soweto Uprising was important in the struggle against Apartheid? [9]
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(c) “The ANC and PAC played the most important role in ending Apartheid in South Africa”. To what
extent do you agree with the statement? Explain your answer. [10]
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REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
KUNENE REGIONAL COUNCIL
DIRECTORATE: EDUCATION
Tel: 09 264 67 - 335000 Private Bag 2007
Fax: 09 264 67 - 331032/332225 Khorixas
AUGUST REGIONAL EXAMINATION: 2017
SUBJECT: HISTORY O/L PAPER: 1
GRADE: 12
TIME: 2H15
MARKS: 80 AUGUST: 2017
Instructions to candidate:
1. Write your name and grade on the answer sheet.
2. Answer Two questions from Section A and Two From Section B
3. One Question from Section B should be from Namibian History and One from
Southern African History.
4. Answer on the spaces provided.
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18. This question paper consists of 16 printed pages, excluding this cover page.
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