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What is apartheid?

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A system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa.

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True or False: Apartheid laws were enacted in South Africa in 1948.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The National Party implemented apartheid policies to maintain _____ over the non-white population.

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white supremacy

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What was the primary goal of apartheid?

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To separate the different racial groups in South Africa and maintain white minority rule.

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Which group was primarily oppressed under apartheid?

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Black South Africans

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Name one of the laws that enforced apartheid.

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The Group Areas Act

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a consequence of apartheid? A) Economic growth for all races B) Increased racial tensions C) Universal suffrage

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B) Increased racial tensions

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What was the purpose of the Pass Laws in apartheid South Africa?

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To control the movement of non-white South Africans.

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True or False: Nelson Mandela was a prominent leader in the fight against apartheid.

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True

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What was the name of the African National Congress’s (ANC) armed wing?

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Umkhonto we Sizwe

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Fill in the blank: The _____ was a major protest against apartheid laws, resulting in a massacre in 1960.

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Sharpeville Massacre

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What year did apartheid officially end?

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1994

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Multiple Choice: Who became the first black president of South Africa after the end of apartheid? A) Desmond Tutu B) Nelson Mandela C) Thabo Mbeki

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B) Nelson Mandela

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What international action was taken against South Africa during apartheid?

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Economic sanctions and boycotts.

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True or False: The apartheid system was only enforced in urban areas.

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False

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What was the Bantu Education Act?

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A law that enforced racially segregated education in South Africa.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ of 1989 was a significant event that led to the dismantling of apartheid.

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CODESA negotiations

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Which demographic was classified as ‘Coloured’ under apartheid?

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People of mixed race.

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What role did the United Nations play regarding apartheid?

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The UN condemned apartheid and called for sanctions against South Africa.

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Multiple Choice: Which event is often seen as a turning point in the struggle against apartheid? A) The Soweto Uprising B) The Sharpeville Massacre C) The Rivonia Trial

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A) The Soweto Uprising

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What was the outcome of the Rivonia Trial?

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Nelson Mandela and other ANC leaders were sentenced to life imprisonment.

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True or False: Apartheid was characterized by laws that promoted equality among all races.

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False

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What was the significance of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?

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It aimed to address the atrocities of apartheid and promote healing in South Africa.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ was a series of protests against apartheid laws in the 1980s.

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Anti-Apartheid Movement

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What was the role of the African National Congress (ANC) during apartheid?
To organize resistance and fight for the rights of black South Africans.
26
Multiple Choice: Which country was NOT involved in the anti-apartheid movement? A) United States B) Canada C) North Korea
C) North Korea
27
What was the impact of apartheid on South African society?
It created deep social, economic, and racial divides that persist today.
28
True or False: Apartheid laws were only enforced by the police and military.
False
29
What does the term 'township' refer to in the context of apartheid?
Underdeveloped urban areas where non-white South Africans were forced to live.
30
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a key document that outlined the ANC's goals and strategies against apartheid.
Freedom Charter
31
What was the significance of the 1994 elections in South Africa?
They were the first democratic elections that allowed all races to vote.
32
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a primary method of resistance against apartheid? A) Non-violent protests B) Armed struggle C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B
33
What is apartheid?
A system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa.
34
True or False: Apartheid laws were enacted in South Africa in 1948.
True
35
Fill in the blank: The National Party implemented apartheid policies to maintain _____ over the non-white population.
white supremacy
36
What was the primary goal of apartheid?
To separate the different racial groups in South Africa and maintain white minority rule.
37
Which group was primarily oppressed under apartheid?
Black South Africans
38
Name one of the laws that enforced apartheid.
The Group Areas Act
39
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a consequence of apartheid? A) Economic growth for all races B) Increased racial tensions C) Universal suffrage
B) Increased racial tensions
40
What was the purpose of the Pass Laws in apartheid South Africa?
To control the movement of non-white South Africans.
41
True or False: Nelson Mandela was a prominent leader in the fight against apartheid.
True
42
What was the name of the African National Congress's (ANC) armed wing?
Umkhonto we Sizwe
43
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a major protest against apartheid laws, resulting in a massacre in 1960.
Sharpeville Massacre
44
What year did apartheid officially end?
1994
45
Multiple Choice: Who became the first black president of South Africa after the end of apartheid? A) Desmond Tutu B) Nelson Mandela C) Thabo Mbeki
B) Nelson Mandela
46
What international action was taken against South Africa during apartheid?
Economic sanctions and boycotts.
47
True or False: The apartheid system was only enforced in urban areas.
False
48
What was the Bantu Education Act?
A law that enforced racially segregated education in South Africa.
49
Fill in the blank: The _____ of 1989 was a significant event that led to the dismantling of apartheid.
CODESA negotiations
50
Which demographic was classified as 'Coloured' under apartheid?
People of mixed race.
51
What role did the United Nations play regarding apartheid?
The UN condemned apartheid and called for sanctions against South Africa.
52
Multiple Choice: Which event is often seen as a turning point in the struggle against apartheid? A) The Soweto Uprising B) The Sharpeville Massacre C) The Rivonia Trial
A) The Soweto Uprising
53
What was the outcome of the Rivonia Trial?
Nelson Mandela and other ANC leaders were sentenced to life imprisonment.
54
True or False: Apartheid was characterized by laws that promoted equality among all races.
False
55
What was the significance of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?
It aimed to address the atrocities of apartheid and promote healing in South Africa.
56
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a series of protests against apartheid laws in the 1980s.
Anti-Apartheid Movement
57
What was the role of the African National Congress (ANC) during apartheid?
To organize resistance and fight for the rights of black South Africans.
58
Multiple Choice: Which country was NOT involved in the anti-apartheid movement? A) United States B) Canada C) North Korea
C) North Korea
59
What was the impact of apartheid on South African society?
It created deep social, economic, and racial divides that persist today.
60
True or False: Apartheid laws were only enforced by the police and military.
False
61
What does the term 'township' refer to in the context of apartheid?
Underdeveloped urban areas where non-white South Africans were forced to live.
62
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a key document that outlined the ANC's goals and strategies against apartheid.
Freedom Charter
63
What was the significance of the 1994 elections in South Africa?
They were the first democratic elections that allowed all races to vote.
64
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a primary method of resistance against apartheid? A) Non-violent protests B) Armed struggle C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B

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