04_Comparing San and Khoikhoi farming villages Flashcards
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What type of houses did the San live in?
Framework covered with grass or animal skin
The San lived in small family groups.
What was the primary tool used by the San for hunting?
Bow & arrow
The San also used digging sticks for gathering.
How did the San view their social structure?
Emphasis on sharing as they view everyone as equal
This reflects their communal lifestyle.
What type of food did the San primarily gather?
Roots, bulbs, eggs, and wild honey
They hunted game and gathered various edible plants.
What materials were used to construct houses for the Khoikhoi?
Made from poles and animal skin
The Khoikhoi lived in clan or family groups.
What type of society did the Khoikhoi live in?
Clan or family group led by a headman or elder
This indicates a hierarchical structure within their communities.
What were the primary tools used by the Khoikhoi?
Pottery and hunting tools
They also gathered food and used milk & meat from their livestock.
What type of settlements did farmers establish?
Homestead-kraal settlements known as chiefdoms
Farmers lived in larger, organized communities.
Who led the farmers’ settlements?
A local chief
This leadership structure indicates a more complex social organization.
What were the main tools used by farmers?
Iron hoes, axes, and pottery
These tools were essential for farming and food preparation.
What was the primary food source for farmers?
Cattle, sheep, and harvested grains
They also hunted for extra game.
Fill in the blank: The San hunted game made from _______.
gathered sticks and roots
True or False: The Khoikhoi primarily lived in small family units.
False
They lived in clan groups.
