Question

what is the relationship between boers and afrikaners?
a. boers are of british origin, while afrikaners are originally from belgium.
b. boers are of dutch origin, while afrikaners are from great britain.
c. boers first colonized south africa, and afrikaners later defeated them.
d. boers were the first to colonized south africa, and afrikaners are their descendants.

Explanation:

The Boers were Dutch - descended settlers who were among the first to colonize South Africa. Over time, the Boers and their descendants, along with other European - descended groups in South Africa, developed into the Afrikaner community. Option A is wrong as Boers are not of British origin and Afrikaners are not from Belgium. Option B is wrong as Afrikaners are not from Great Britain. Option C is wrong as Afrikaners are not a group that defeated the Boers; they are related to the Boers as descendants.

Answer:

D. Boers were the first to colonized South Africa, and Afrikaners are their descendants.