This is a Grade 10 History task from the Free State, dated March 2026, worth 100 marks and to be completed in 2 hours. Section A is a source-based question on Zheng He’s maritime expeditions and China around 1600, using four sources to test learners on his background, the purpose of his voyages, and the places visited by the Ming fleets. Section B is an essay question on European expansion and conquest, focusing on the Dutch East India Company in Africa.
The following document, History Grade 10 Term 1 Task.pdf, is the full document.
Term 1 Content Brief
History Grade 10 Term 1 Task PDF DEI-028
Key terms covered include dynasty, maritime expeditions, the Treasure Fleet, and European expansion and conquest.
The paper consists of 5 pages plus a 5 page source addendum, split into two sections. Section A has one source-based question on Zheng He’s expeditions, using sources 1A to 1D. Section B has one essay question on the Dutch East India Company in Africa.
By the end of this task, learners should be able to interpret and analyse historical sources on Zheng He’s maritime expeditions, and construct an essay on European expansion and conquest by the Dutch East India Company in Africa.