South Africa's Forward Defence Policy Quiz

What was the policy of "Forward Defence" in South Africa?

• Strengthening economic relations with neighboring countries

• Supporting decolonized nations

• Conducting military operations in neighboring territories to eliminate ANC bases

• Allowing the free movement of people across borders

Which neighboring country received weapons and financial support from South Africa’s apartheid government in the hope of destabilizing it?

• Namibia

• Mozambique

• Botswana

• Swaziland

What was a key reason behind South Africa's Forward Defence policy?

• To assist neighboring countries in decolonization efforts

• To protect South Africa from the perceived communist threat

• To encourage trade with decolonized countries

• To improve diplomatic relations with neighboring nations

Which event led to the banning of the ANC in South Africa?

• The Soweto Uprising

• The Sharpeville Massacre

• The Nkomati Accord

• The signing of the apartheid law

Which organization was supported by the apartheid government in Mozambique?

• SWAPO

• SADF

• MNR

• ANC

What was the outcome of the Nkomati Accord signed between South Africa and Mozambique in 1984?

• It led to permanent peace between both countries

• South Africa abided by the terms and stopped supporting destabilization efforts

• South Africa secretly continued to interfere using mercenaries

• The ANC was legalized

Which country was involved in the Namibian War of Independence, also known as the South African Border War?

• Botswana

• Zimbabwe

• Namibia

• Angola

Why did the South African government increase military funding and expand the number of SADF personnel?

• To prepare for a possible invasion by Western powers

• To counter the perceived communist 'total onslaught'

• To support neighboring nations in their fight against communism

• To suppress anti-apartheid protests

Which neighboring country of South Africa experienced civil war as a result of South African interference?

• Swaziland

• Mozambique

• Botswana

• Namibia

Which organization did the apartheid government believe was supported by communist countries such as the Soviet Union?

• SWAPO

• MNR

• ANC

• SADF