History Of CAPE Town! Trivia Questions Quiz

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    Which of these is the colloquial name of the city?

    • The mother city
    • The golden city 
    • The city of love
    • The great city 
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Capetown is an ancient city in South Africa, generally known as the legislative capital of the country and the capital of the western province. The founding of this modern city dates back to the 17th century though earliest remnants found in the city were believed to have originated 20,000 years ago. How much do you know about the history of the amazing city?

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  • 2. 
    When did Britain capture the city?  - ProProfs

    When did Britain capture the city? 

    • 1795 

    • 1593 

    • 1739

    • 1383 

    Correct Answer
    A. 1795 
    Explanation
    In 1795, Britain captured the city.

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  • 3. 
    When was diamond discovered in Cape Town?  - ProProfs

    When was diamond discovered in Cape Town? 

    • 1808

    • 1854 

    • 1791 

    • 1867

    Correct Answer
    A. 1867
    Explanation
    In 1867, diamonds were discovered in Cape Town.

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  • 4. 
    Which of these groups started wine production in Cape Town? - ProProfs

    Which of these groups started wine production in Cape Town?

    • Huguenots

    • The Afrikaans 

    • The Dutch 

    • The Zulu 

    Correct Answer
    A. Huguenots
    Explanation
    The Huguenots started wine production in Cape Town. The Huguenots were French Protestants who faced religious persecution in France in the 17th century. Many of them fled to various parts of the world, including South Africa. They brought their winemaking skills with them and played a significant role in establishing the wine industry in Cape Town.

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  • 5. 
    When was Cape Town finally ceded to Britain following the Battle of Blaauwberg?  - ProProfs

    When was Cape Town finally ceded to Britain following the Battle of Blaauwberg? 

    • 1872 

    • 1814 

    • 1918

    • 1699

    Correct Answer
    A. 1814 
    Explanation
    Cape Town was finally ceded to Britain following the Battle of Blaauwberg in 1814. This means that after the battle, Britain gained control over Cape Town.

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  • 6. 
    When did Cape Town attain it's own parliament? - ProProfs

    When did Cape Town attain it's own parliament?

    • 1854

    • 1871

    • 1792 

    • 1899

    Correct Answer
    A. 1854
    Explanation
    Cape Town attained its own parliament in 1854. This means that in that year, Cape Town established a legislative body to govern its own affairs.

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  • 7. 
    When did Simon Van Der Stel become the governor of Cape Town?  - ProProfs

    When did Simon Van Der Stel become the governor of Cape Town? 

    • 1697 

    • 1829

    • 1491 

    • 1729

    Correct Answer
    A. 1697 
    Explanation
    Simon Van Der Stel became the governor of Cape Town in 1697.

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  • 8. 
    When did the first non-Dutch immigrants to the Cape Town arrive? - ProProfs

    When did the first non-Dutch immigrants to the Cape Town arrive?

    • 1918

    • 1723

    • 1688

    • 1823

    Correct Answer
    A. 1918
  • 9. 
    When was the city named the World Design Capital? - ProProfs

    When was the city named the World Design Capital?

    • 2013

    • 2014

    • 2010

    • 2002 

    Correct Answer
    A. 2013
    Explanation
    The city was named the World Design Capital in 2013.

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    When did Britain the control of Cape Town to the Dutch?  - ProProfs

    When did Britain the control of Cape Town to the Dutch? 

    • 1817

    • 1895 

    • 1904 

    • 1893 

    Correct Answer
    A. 1893 
    Explanation
    In 1893, Britain transferred control of Cape Town to the Dutch.

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