Test: South Africa and Apartheid

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Which country is shown on this map? Options: Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria

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South Africa

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Which European country FIRST colonized South Africa?

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The Netherlands

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When Great Britain took over South Africa and the Dutch settlers moved farther north, which African group fought that expansion? Options: Zulus, Ashanti, Mau Mau, Swahili

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Zulus

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What valuable natural resources were discovered in South Africa after the British took control of that country?

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Gold and diamonds

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The Dutch called themselves ________________, which literally means "white Africans".

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Afrikaners

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Which description below best defines "apartheid?" Options: Equality for all, Legal segregation of races, Constitutional monarchy, Western-style democracy

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Legal segregation of races

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What group in South Africa made up (and still makes up) the MINORITY of citizens? Options: White (Afrikaners), Blacks (Bantu) and non-whites

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White (Afrikaners)

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In 1948, what group of people were responsible for officially beginning the system of apartheid? Options: the British, Afrikaners, Zulu, African National Congress

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Afrikaners

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Which organization formed to fight apartheid and work for equality in the country of South Africa? Options: African Union, Nationalist Party, African National Congress, Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

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African National Congress

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Which BEST describes the government of South Africa during apartheid? Options: Absolute monarchy, Oligarchy, Theocracy, Democracy

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Oligarchy