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Term 2 History Test Example May 2016 Flashcards

1
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Why is the name ‘Nelson’ in inverted commas?

A

Nelson was a name given to him by an English teacher, not his family.

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What did Mandela and Walter Sisulu do in Johannesburg?

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Mandela and Sisulu founded the first black law firm in Africa

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What important thing happened in 1944? Who was involved?

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In 1944 the ANC Youth League was founded. Mandela, Sisulu, Thambo and Lembede were involved.

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4
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What is meant by ‘Mandela went underground’?

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It means he went into hiding.

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What was Umkhonto we Sizwe?

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It was the armed wing of the ANC.

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Why is Umkhonto we Sizwe formed?

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It was formed because the ANC felt that strikes were not helping to end apartheid

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How many years did Mandela spend in prison on Robin Island?

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Mandela spent 18 years on Robin Island

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8
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To which prison was he transferred after Robin island?

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He was transferred to Pollsmore Prison in Cape Town

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9
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What did PW Botha offer to do in 1985?

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Botha offered to release Mandela if he would change his views of apartheid.

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Did Mandela accept his offer?

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No. Mandela refused.

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11
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What prize did Mandela and De Klerk win in 1993? What did they do to deserve it?

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They won the Nobel Peace Prize.

They worked hard and were committed to ending apartheid.

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12
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What does democratic mean?

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It means equal votes, freedom to vote. not everyone was allowed to vote.

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13
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Who became president after Mandla?

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Thabo Mbeki became president after Mandela.

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14
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Why do you think Gandhi was a good leader?

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Gandhi was a good leader because he was dedicated to his beliefs.
He made people feel proud of themselves and their culture.
He protested peacefully.
He was brave and went to jail many times.
He always put the needs of others first.

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Name the British law that was unfair.

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The SALT TAX - not allowing them to make their own salt.

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Do you remember the 8 properties of a good leader. Write down 3 things that Gandhi did to show some of those qualities.

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Gandhi stood up for what he believed him and was thrown out of a white only train.
He was brave and marched to make salt.
He was beaten but did not give up.
He was dedicated to others and willing to give up his freedom and was sent to jail many times.

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17
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What does unjust mean?

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Something not believing, fair or right (unfair)

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18
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What does justice mean?

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Something believing fair or right?

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19
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What does conflict mean?

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A fight or argument.

20
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What does racism mean?

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The belief that one group of people is better than another

21
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What does apartheid mean?

A

Previous government rules in South Africa that kept different races separate.

22
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What does protest mean?

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To say that you do not agree with someone and demand that it will be changed.

23
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What does democracy mean?

A

A system where people choose their leaders by voting.

24
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What does independent mean?

A

Being free from another person or country.

25
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What year was Nelson Mandela born in?

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1918

26
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Where was Nelson Mandela born?

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In a small town in the eastern cape called Mveso

27
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How old was Mandela when he moved to Johannesburg?

A

22

28
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What did Nelson Mandela study to become?

A

A Lawyer

29
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What year did Nelson Mandela join the ANC?

A

1943

30
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What was the political system in South Africa called?

A

Apartheid

31
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What did Mandela and the ANC do to try end apartheid?

A

They organised campaigns.

32
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When was Mandela sent to Robin Island?

A

1962

33
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What did Mandela do at Robin Island prison?

A

He continued to talk to the people who had put him there.

34
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What year was he freed from prison?

A

1990

35
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How many years was Mandela in prison altogether?

A

27 years

36
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What year did Mandela become president of South Africa?

A

1994 (first black president)

37
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What does Mahatma mean?

A

Great Soul

38
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What is Gandhi’s real name?

A

Mahandas Karamchand

39
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Where was Gandhi born?

A

India

40
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When was Gandhi born?

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1869

41
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How long did Gandhi live in South Africa for?

A

22 years

42
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What did Gandhi do because of the unjust laws in South Africa?

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He led many marchers and protests.

43
Q

How did Gandhi want to solve problems?

A

peacefully

44
Q

When Gandhi went to Inida who did he live and work with?

A

Poor farmers

45
Q

British laws in India were what???

A

Unjust

46
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What did Gandhi do in 1930?

A

He led a march to make salt and he did not fight back.

47
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how did Gandhi make people feel?

A

Proud of themselves and their culture.

Bryce History Grade 4 (6 decks)

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