Apartheid Review

Why did South Africa adopt a policy of apartheid?

• to solve conflict between black and white South Africans

• to divide jobs between the different ethnic groups

• to segregate the different ethnic groups

• to grow their economy

Which statement does the above graph help to prove?

• South Africa is a developed country.

• South Africa is a multiracial country.

• South Africa is a democratic country.

• South Africa is an urban country.

What percent of South Africans are non-white?

• 82.1%

• 79.4%

• 90.6%

• 11.2%

Which natural resource is most common in South Africa?

• coal

• diamonds

• iron

• precious metals (gold, silver, copper)

• uranium

Which type of land use is most common in South Africa?

• Commercial farming

• Livestock raising

• Commercial fishing

• Forestry

• Trade and manufacturing

Which ethnic group was forced to live in homelands or townships?

• white South Africans

• colored South Africans

• Asian South Africans

• black South Africans

How did apartheid affect Asians and colored South Africans?

• They were equal to white South Africans

• They were treated worse than black South Africans

• They had fewer rights and opportunities than white South Africans

• They were forced to leave South Africa

How did South Africa's government change after apartheid ended?

• It didn't change

• Black South Africans took power by force

• Black South Africans took power through fair elections

• White South Africans were forced into segregation

Which law opened up job opportunities to all ethnic groups?

• Job Opportunity Act of 1995

• Anti Apartheid Act of 1993

• Employment Equity Act of 1998

• Equal Job Act of 1997

Which of the following is a goal of South Africa's integrated public schools?

• All students go to college

• All students are qualified for good jobs

• All students learn in their native language

• All students graduate high school