HSY1512
ASSIGNMENT 2
SECOND SEMESTER 2022
DUE DATE: 24 AUGUST 2022
NB PLEASE PARAPHRASE YOUR OWN WORK TO AVOID
PLAGIARISAM!!!!!!!!!!!
Question 1
1. Explain why the precolonial Khoekhoe continued hunting and gathering despite having easy access
to the meat and milk of their livestock. (5)
ANSWER
When compared to the pre-colonial Khoisan, they consumed the fruits, seeds, and animals they had
hunted. They also consumed termites, caterpillars, moths, butterflies, beetles, and other insects. One of
their favourite treats was wild honey. They value their cattle and also place a high value on their stock's
wealth. The animals, especially cattle, were a sign of wealth and the Khoikhoi only ate cattle that had
ASSIGNMENT 2
SECOND SEMESTER 2022
DUE DATE: 24 AUGUST 2022
NB PLEASE PARAPHRASE YOUR OWN WORK TO AVOID
PLAGIARISAM!!!!!!!!!!!
Question 1
1. Explain why the precolonial Khoekhoe continued hunting and gathering despite having easy access
to the meat and milk of their livestock. (5)
ANSWER
When compared to the pre-colonial Khoisan, they consumed the fruits, seeds, and animals they had
hunted. They also consumed termites, caterpillars, moths, butterflies, beetles, and other insects. One of
their favourite treats was wild honey. They value their cattle and also place a high value on their stock's
wealth. The animals, especially cattle, were a sign of wealth and the Khoikhoi only ate cattle that had
