Defiance Campaign Quiz

What year did the National Party win the election and introduce apartheid measures?

• 1945

• 1948

• 1950

• 1952

Who were the leaders of the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) mentioned in the text?

• Nelson Mandela, Jacob Zuma, Thabo Mbeki

• Walter Sisulu, Nelson Mandela, Oliver Tambo

• Desmond Tutu, Nelson Mandela, Oliver Tambo

• Albert Luthuli, Walter Sisulu, Oliver Tambo

What significant act was passed in 1950 that targeted communism?

• The Population Registration Act

• The Group Areas Act

• The Suppression of Communism Act

• The Defiance Campaign Act

When did the Defiance Campaign officially begin?

• July 30, 1950

• June 26, 1951

• December 15, 1951

• June 26, 1950

What was the purpose of the Defiance Campaign?

• To support the National Party

• To protest against apartheid laws

• To promote communism

• To celebrate independence

How many people gathered in Johannesburg on March 1, 1951, to support the Defiance Campaign?

• 1,000

• 5,000

• 10,000

• 3,000

What was the outcome of the Defiance Campaign by the end of 1952?

• Immediate repeal of apartheid laws

• Formation of a new government

• Sporadic rioting and violence

• Complete success with no arrests

Which organization did the ANC collaborate with for the Defiance Campaign?

• South African Communist Party

• Franchise Action Council

• South African Indian Congress

• African People's Organisation

On which date did the ANC celebrate annually as South Africa's Freedom Day?

• June 26

• December 6

• January 8

• March 11

What was the main tactic adopted by the ANC in 1949?

• Peaceful protests

• Negotiation with the government

• Militant approach

• Petitions and deputations