Understanding Cape Town's Historical Divides

What divides Strand from Nomzamo?

• A river

• A wall

• A highway

• A strip of land

What was apartheid?

• A type of government

• A peace treaty

• A system of racial segregation

• A cultural festival

Who took over the southern tip of Africa in the 1600s?

• The French

• The Dutch

• The British

• The Portuguese

What was the effect of the railways built by the British?

• Boosted the diamond trade

• Reduced racial inequality

• Decreased agricultural productivity

• Increased public transportation

What did the Natives Land Act of 1913 do?

• Established national parks

• Opened trade routes

• Restricted Black people from owning land

• Granted land to all citizens

What was the main reason for the creation of townships?

• Agricultural projects

• Apartheid laws

• Housing shortages

• Economic development

What did the Group Areas Act enforce?

• Industrial zones

• Urban development

• Educational reforms

• Racial segregation in living areas

How did apartheid affect transportation for Black South Africans?

• Provided free public transport

• Limited travel to certain areas

• Improved infrastructure

• Increased private vehicle ownership

How did apartheid laws classify people?

• By occupation

• By race

• By religion

• By language

When did apartheid officially end?

• 1973

• 1986

• 2001

• 1994