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 ethnic group was forced to live in homelands or townships?

• white South Africans

• colored South Africans

• Asian South Africans

• black South Africans

Which of the following was NOT a restriction placed on black South Africans under Apartheid?

• They were not allowed to go to school.

• They were banned from government representation.

• They were forced to live in segregated areas.

• They were not allowed to marry or have relationships with whites.

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Who was the first black president of South Africa?

• F.W. DeKlerk

• Nelson Mandela

• Steve Biko

• Desmond Tutu

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Who initially colonized South Africa in the 1800's?

• Europeans

• Americans

• They were not colonized

• Both A and B

The Sharpeville massacre (protest) began in order to fight for the following:

• Desegregation

• Equality

• Independence

• All of the above

Why did the National Party pass apartheid laws in 1948? 

• To gain independence from the British
• To imprison Nelson Mandela
• To boost the sale of gold and diamonds
• To maintain white control of the country

What was the purpose of the African National Congress (ANC)? 

• To draw more Europeans to the country to oppress black people
• To promote segregation between the races
• To unite South Africans to fight for equality for black South Africans
• To force Europeans out of their homelands

What led to Nelson Mandela's election as president of South Africa? 

• the end of apartheid
• the South African War
• the Pan African movement
• civil war

What was apartheid? 

• equality for all
• western-style democracy
• constitutional monarchy
• segregation of races