Understanding Apartheid

What language was the government trying to enforce in schools?

• Xhosa

• Afrikaans

• Zulu

• English

What was the main reason for the Soweto uprising?

• Increase in university fees

• Introduction of a new tax system

• Closure of local schools

• Forced teaching of many subjects in Afrikaans

What was Apartheid?

• An economic strategy

• A cultural festival

• A political party

• A policy of racial segregation

How did the government respond to the Soweto uprising?

• By negotiating with students

• By lifting the Afrikaans requirement

• By using armed force against protesters

• By closing schools temporarily

Who were the primary settlers in South Africa in the 1600s?

• Spanish

• Dutch

• Portuguese

• French

What percentage of the land was occupied by 70% of the population by the 20th century?

• 30%

• 70%

• 13%

• 50%

What was the main economic driver in South Africa by 1948?

• Agriculture

• Diamond mining

• Exploited labor force

• Tourism

What was the main argument of the National Party against a stable, educated African workforce?

• It would improve the economy

• It was unnecessary

• It would threaten the white ruling class

• It would lead to overpopulation

What did the National Party name their campaign of racial segregation?

• Unity

• Freedom

• Apartheid

• Prosperity

Which groups led the resistance against Apartheid?

• The Liberal Party and Democratic Alliance

• The National Party and United Party

• The Freedom Front and Economic Freedom Fighters

• The Communist Party and African National Congress