MINISTRY OF EDUCATION PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME GRADE FOUR WORKSHEET-TERM 3 SOCIAL STUDIES WEEK 6: LESSON 2 TOPIC: FORTS AND MONUMENTS

NAME: ______DATE: ______FACTS/TIPS: The significance of Forts in : : This fort was built in 1744. It was built to protect the interests of the Dutch West Indian Company from European enemies such as English and France, who would travel to the eastern coast of South America to rage war. It was also constructed to serve as a stronghold against other forces such as rebellious slaves.

Fort Kyk-Over-Al: This Dutch fort was built in the colony of . All that remains is a small brick archway. It was constructed in 1616 and was an important centre of colonial operations and a target for rival British forces. It once served as the centre for the Dutch administration of the country. The name Kyk-Over- Al is Dutch, which means 'see over all'. 46

Fort Nassau: was the capital of the Dutch colony of . In 1627 permission was sought by a Dutch settler to settle in Berbice. He misused the resources of Berbice by trading with the Amerindians. Settlements around this fort became a successful trading post. This fort was burnt by the French in 1712 but was rebuilt by the Dutch in 1733.

ON YOUR OWN:

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.

Write your answers on the lines.

1. State one reason why Fort Zeelandia was constructed.

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2. Fort Kyk-Over-Al is a ______name.

English French Dutch Spanish

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Match the Forts to the year they were constructed.

No. Fort Year constructed 3. 1744

4. 1627

5. 1616

HOMEWORK: Collect pictures of the three different forts in Guyana and paste the same in the box below.

State two reasons why you will encourage citizens to visit these forts.

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