Heritage sites and national symbols
World Heritage Sites in South Africa, kinds of heritage and our national symbols. Read one part at a time and tap “I know this”. Then test yourself in the quiz.
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Our heritage sites
| Site | Where and why it is known |
|---|---|
| Cradle of Humankind | Mostly Gauteng; fossils of early humans |
| Robben Island | Where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned |
| iSimangaliso Wetland Park | KwaZulu-Natal; wetlands, lakes and coral reefs |
| Mapungubwe | Ancient African kingdom; the golden rhino |
| Cape Floral Region | Huge variety of fynbos |
| Vredefort Dome | Free State; formed by a huge meteorite impact |
Protect heritage so future generations can learn from it: stay on paths and take your litter home.
National symbols
| Symbol | What it is |
|---|---|
| Animal | Springbok (also the rugby team’s name) |
| Bird | Blue crane |
| Fish | Galjoen |
| Flower | King protea (pride on sports shirts) |
| Tree | Real yellowwood |
| Anthem | Includes Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika |
| Coat of arms motto | In the language of the ǀXam (San) |
Indigenous: belonging naturally to a place. Exile: being forced to live away from your own country.
Remember this and test yourself
- A World Heritage Site is a special place UNESCO protects for the whole world.
- Heritage Day (24 September): many people braai and wear traditional clothes.
- Natural heritage: the Drakensberg. Living heritage: traditional songs, dances and stories.
- The flag has six colours and was first flown in 1994.
- Mandela Day (18 July): 67 minutes helping others.
Write these points in your book. Read them again the night before the test.
Our blue crane flies over the galjoen in the sea: bird above, fish below.
Important words
First say what the word means, then turn the card over.
Match column A to column B
Tap a word in column A, then its meaning in column B. You can also start in column B.
True or false?
Read the question and the answer. Is the answer right? Tap True or False.
Now the real quiz!
The quiz has many more questions on this topic. Every question shows straight away whether you are right and explains why.
Take the quiz: Heritage sites and national symbols- Read one part together and ask your child to tell it back in their own words.
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Follows CAPS for Grade 6 Life Skills. Always check your teacher’s notes and textbook too.