Unit 1: Hunter-gatherers and shepherds in Southern Africa

Eenheid 1 Unit 1

Hunter-gatherers and shepherds in Southern Africa

Learning objectives

After completing this unit, you should be able to do the following:

● Use a variety of sources to obtain information about the past. ● Gather information from text, photos and images. ● Obtain information from songs, poems and interviews with people. ● Use more than one source, e.g. books, magazines, newspapers and the internet.

Introduction

In this unit, we learn about the first people who lived in Southern Africa. Research the San and Khoikhoi and learn how to conduct research and find facts about them.

Important terminology

Stone Age Hunter Shepherd Story

Tips

We will learn about the San and Khoikhoi, the earliest inhabitants of Southern Africa. Some lessons have an activity that you must complete. These activities summarise the work you must learn. Make sure you can do each activity.