Apartheid Brainpop

Which term best describes South Africa's National Party?

• Colonialist

• Unifying

• Racist

• Liberal

What does South Africa have in common with the United States?

• It won its independence during the 18th century.

• Its black inhabitants were slaves until the 19th century.

• It is a former British colony.

• It was discovered by Christopher Columbus.

Under the rule of apartheid, which of the following could a black person do?

• Work as a laborer.

• Marry a white person.

• Go to college.

• Protest against the government.

Why was apartheid undemocratic?

• A small minority of the South African population controlled all political power.

• There were no elections in South Africa.

• It was imposed on the South African population by a European government.

• It involved a majority using its power to reject the ideas of minority groups.

South African goods were boycotted around the world. What does this mean?

• People forced South Africa to stop producing goods.

• People refused to send goods to South Africa.

• People burned and destroyed South African goods.

• People refused to buy South African goods.

How was apartheid finally repealed?

• Through a series of executive orders by President P.W. Botha.

• Through a decision by South Africa's Supreme Court.

• Through the writing of a new constitution.

• Through a revolution by black South Africans.

Place the following events in sequence: A) The Population Registration Act is passed; B) Nelson Mandela is elected President; C) P.W. Botha is elected President

• C, B, A

• B, A, C

• A, C, B

• A, B, C

Why did Nelson Mandela become a symbol for anti-apartheid activists worldwide?

• He used his position as a religious leader to fight tirelessly against apartheid.

• He was South Africa's last black President before the National Party took over.

• He'd been murdered by police during an anti-apartheid demonstration.

• He'd been imprisoned for decades for opposing apartheid.

How did most black South Africans respond to apartheid laws?

• By accepting them meekly.

• By leaving South Africa and moving to the United States.

• By demonstrating and rioting.

• By voting out the ruling National Party.

Why is April 27 celebrated as Freedom Day in South Africa?

• It's the day when the apartheid laws were repealed.

• It's the day when Nelson Mandela was freed from prison.

• It's the day when South Africa first held elections open to all citizens.

• It's the day when South Africa won independence from Great Britain.