Lesson 23 South Africa

What was the central purpose of South Africa's apartheid policy?

• conflict resolution

• division of labor

• racial segregation

• sustainable development

Which statement is supported by the graph?

• South Africa is a developed country.

• South Africa is a multiracial country.

• South Africa is a democratic country.

• South Africa is a mostly urban country.

Which ethnic group was the first to arrive in South Africa?

• Asians

• whites

• coloureds

• blacks

During apartheid, which ethnic group was moved to the dark areas shown on the map?

• blacks

• whites

• Asians

• coloureds

How did the apartheid policy affect Asians and coloureds in South Africa?

• It forced them to leave the country.

• It gave them fewer rights than blacks.

• It treated them as the equals of whites.

• It restricted their rights and opportunities.

How did the end of apartheid affect the distribution of political power in South Africa?

• Whites continued to control the government.

• Coloureds and Asians refused to vote in elections.

• Whites left the country rather than give up power to blacks.

• Blacks gained control of the government through free elections.

How has the Employment Equity Act affected job opportunities in South Africa since 1998?

• It has opened jobs to all ethnic groups.

• It has increased pay for all government jobs.

• It has increased the number of jobs available.

• It has put limits on who can apply for most jobs.

Which educational goals has South Africa emphasized since the end of apartheid?

• sending every student to college

• preparing all students for good jobs.

• setting up special schools for gifted students

• teaching most students in their native language

This photograph show people waiting to vote in South Africa's 1994 election. What was special about this election?

• It was the first time all South Africans could vote and run for office.

• White South Africans were not allowed to participate in this election.

• Voters in this election voted to continue apartheid policies.

• This election was shut down by black protesters.

Who won this election?

• F.W. de Klerk

• Jacob Zuma

• Nelson Mandela

• Bishop Desmond Tutu