Answer to Question #323668 in History for Zanda

Question

Explain how knowledge of Southern Africa precolonial history can assist in understanding historical development?

Answer 1

Knowledge of the precolonial history of South Africa helps in developing a better understanding of Colonial South Africa. This helps in embracing the changes experienced during the development. It also helps in building knowledge and understanding of historical events and trends that took place as there was a change in the way of living. This helps to develop a much greater appreciation for colonial South Africa.

Through history, one learns how past societies, systems, governments, cultures and technologies were built, how they operated, and how they have changed.