Who was Frances Baard and where was she born?
Frances Baard was a woman who fought for workers’ rights and against apartheid. She was born in Kimberley.
What organisation did Frances Baard join to fight for workers’ rights?
She joined a trade union.
What job did she do before becoming involved in the struggle against apartheid?
She worked as a domestic worker and later became a teacher.
Name a material archaeologists found objects made from in Mapungubwe.
Gold
What happened in 1994 that was part of Frances Baard’s dream?
South Africa had its first democratic election and the ANC won.
Why is Frances Baard’s story important for us to learn?
(Example answer) Her story shows us that one person can make a big difference by standing up for what is right.
What is apartheid?
Apartheid was a system of unfair laws that kept people of different races apart and gave white people more rights.
What do golden objects in Mapungubwe tell us about the people who lived there?
They show the people were skilled artists and that their leaders were rich and powerful.
Why is the golden rhinoceros so famous?
It represents strength and leadership in African culture.
Name one example of an artifact (other than the golden rhino) found at Mapungubwe.
A golden sceptre or a bowl or jewellery.
What important document did she help write in 1955?
The Freedom Charter.
What was Mapungubwe and where was it located?
Mapungubwe was a powerful ancient kingdom built around a hill in Limpopo Province, South Africa.
Name one way Frances Baard is remembered today.
A district in Kimberley is named after her, and there is a bronze statue of her.
What is a goldsmith?
A person who melts and shapes gold to make things like jewellery or golden objects.
Why do we say that Mapungubwe was involved in trade?
Archaeologists found things like glass beads, cloth, and pottery, which came from other places.