Apartheid & Culture Flashcards
1
Q
What was Apartheid?
A
A legal system in the country of South Africa from 1948 to 1992 that promoted racial segregation to the disadvantage of non-whites
2
Q
Who was Nelson Mandela?
A
He was an anti-apartheid political leader and the first black president of South Africa
3
Q
What kind of cloth represents African culture globally?
A
Kente cloth
4
Q
What does Nollywood do?
A
It spreads Nigerian culture globally through movies
5
Q
What is a common theme you will hear in African songs?
A
Respect for the accomplishments of previous generations
6
Q
What type of languages might you hear still spoken in Africa today?
A
Indigenous or native languages
